Chapter 350: Chapter 199: The Crisis at Luoxia Mountain (Part 6)

“It’s just that now, with the Daoist friend from Luoxia Mountain currently in a breakthrough, Golden Core Realm cultivators dare not approach easily.”

“We Golden Core Realm cultivators are all wary of the people from the Underworld. Although those from the Underworld don’t actively hunt down Golden Core cultivators, if one encounters them, they can only consider themselves unlucky.”

Saying this, the speaker changed the topic, “Do you know that there was once a Golden Core Realm cultivator in Qiyun Valley?”

Shen Wen’an shook his head.

He only knew that Qiyun Valley once seemed to have been glorious, renowned throughout Danzhou.

Specific details, due to lack of interest, he never inquired.

Lingshan Sword Immortal sighed, “There’s a rather obscure rumor in the cultivation realm of Danzhou, saying that the Golden Core Realm cultivator from Qiyun Valley back then encountered someone from the Underworld and was directly killed.”

“With the sudden disappearance of the only Golden Core Realm cultivator, Qiyun Valley gradually declined.”

Hearing this, Shen Wen’an couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret.

He now understood why the Cyan Ruo Sword House dared not easily lend a hand to aid Luoxia Mountain.

Under normal circumstances, if Luoxia Mountain faced danger, a few Sword Immortals from Cyan Ruo Sword House wouldn’t hesitate.

But right now, with Jiang Xiuqi at a critical stage of breaking through to Golden Core, who knows if someone from the Underworld is lingering around Luoxia Mountain?

If the Golden Core Sword Immortals from Cyan Ruo Sword House rush over, and unfortunately encounter someone from the Underworld, centuries of cultivation might vanish in an instant.

“Does Senior Sister have any plan right now?”

With the Sword Immortals from Cyan Ruo Sword House unable to act, does it mean they have to watch helplessly as those hiding behind the scenes openly target Luoxia Mountain?

Having said the issue of the Underworld, Lingshan Sword Immortal waved her hand, lifting the restriction from earlier.

“Previously, there indeed wasn’t a better way.”

“But now, with your father making a move and drawing out the one behind the scenes, things have become much easier.”

“Junior brother, stay at the Cyan Ruo Sword House for a few days, and I’ll consult a few seniors.”

Having spoken, Lingshan Sword Immortal stood up, transforming into a sword light, and flew towards Yangjian Peak on the other side of the sea of clouds.

…

Luoxia Mountain.

Ever since the destruction of Hundred Beasts Mountain, Luoxia Mountain has maintained a good relationship with Vajra Sect, and throughout the Qishan Range, they now fear no other forces.

However, recently, Luoxia Mountain has spared no effort in activating the entire Mountain Protection Array, consuming a huge amount of Spirit Crystals.

All disciples of Luoxia Mountain who were outside, unless absolutely necessary, have been summoned back to the mountain gate.

Within the Sect Hall of Luoxia Peak, Sect Leader of Luoxia Mountain, Le Zhiyi, the chief of the sect Wei Qiuling, and Luo Yao, who previously guarded Yangnao Land, and all high-ranking officials of Luoxia Mountain are now gathered inside the hall.

Everyone present had a solemn expression, as though facing a formidable enemy.

“Qiuling, speak.”

Le Zhiyi, clad in moon palace attire, spoke calmly.

Wei Qiuling, who stood beside her, slightly bowed before speaking in a cautious tone, “According to the intelligence we’ve planted in various sects, there’s been a bounty placed across the cultivation realm of Danzhou.”

“All cultivators above the Fetal Breathing Realm only need to gather near our Luoxia Mountain gate to receive two Spirit Crystals. If actions occur, all participants will receive five Spirit Crystals.”

“For anyone who can kill a Fetal Breathing Realm master of our Luoxia Mountain, they can directly receive fifty Spirit Crystals.”

On hearing this, the Peak Masters of various peaks and the Elders of Luoxia Mountain all were incensed!

“Such a large-scale operation can only belong to Tingfeng Valley, without a doubt.”

After a moment of pondering, Luo Yao shared her thoughts.

To have a Fetal Breathing Realm cultivator simply stand at Luoxia Mountain means two Spirit Crystals is not much different from picking them up free.

Now, Luoxia Mountain is surrounded by hundreds of Fetal Breathing Realm cultivators from all corners of Danzhou.

These cultivators are mostly Loose Cultivators at the early to mid stages of Fetal Breathing Realm, with few at the late stage.

Still, it brings immense pressure upon Luoxia Mountain.

Should those several hundred Fetal Breathing Realm cultivators decide to act, Luoxia Mountain absolutely wouldn’t be able to withstand.

But at this moment, Luoxia Mountain dares not to act first, to drive away those Fetal Breathing Realm cultivators.

If a conflict breaks out, it will immediately lead to a large-scale chaotic battle.

The situation will only worsen.

“Senior Sister Luo, don’t be so hasty.”

“Tingfeng Valley does have the means to afford so many Spirit Crystals, but Luoxia Mountain and Tingfeng Valley don’t have a mortal feud.”

“I believe this conspiracy more likely is being orchestrated by the Suihuo Sect in the shadows.”

Below, a middle-aged man with a clean-shaven face spoke.

The others began to debate the matter.

Some thought Luo Yao was correct.

After all, Tingfeng Valley, through selling intelligence, earned a lot of Spirit Crystals, and only they have the financial resources to issue such a bounty.

As for their motive, it’s to prevent Luoxia Mountain from producing Golden Core Realm cultivators, fearing they harbor ambitions to dominate the Qishan Range.

Others felt only the Suihuo Sect could conceive of such a mad plan.

After all, there is deep-seated enmity between the two sects, and Suihuo Sect has endured in Qishan for so many years, they must have unspeakable secrets.

If Luoxia Mountain produces a Golden Core Realm cultivator, it might disrupt their plans.

The two sides argued back and forth, discussing for a long time without convincing one another.

Wei Qiuling turned to look at Le Zhiyi, cupping her hands, “Master, what do you think?”

On hearing this, everyone below ceased discussion and looked towards Le Zhiyi.

Le Zhiyi sat upright on the Sect Leader’s Throne, propping her elbow against her forehead, eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought.

For a long time—

“Whether it’s Suihuo Sect or Tingfeng Valley, my Luoxia Mountain currently can’t spare any efforts nor dare to make a move.”

“We don’t know when Master Jiang will make his breakthrough, but the Fetal Breathing cultivators outside the gate are the biggest threat.”

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

Those cultivators are now gathered outside the mountain gate, and with just a little push from the person behind the scenes, some may succumb to temptation and choose to act.

If someone is willing to be the first to act, the other cultivators will certainly follow, aiming to break through Luoxia Mountain’s gate and exchange its disciples for Spirit Crystals.

At that point, Luoxia Mountain wouldn’t be able to avoid destruction.

“Report!”

Just as everyone was at a loss, a disciple from Luoxia Mountain rushed from outside the hall.

“Report to the Sect Leader, a secret message from Cyan Ruo Sword House!”

Cyan Ruo Sword House!?

Upon hearing this, the Elders and Peak Masters in the hall all brightened up!

Some of the older Elders started whispering in excitement.

“Is Cyan Ruo Sword House finally planning to help us, Luoxia Mountain?”

“Luoxia Mountain is saved!”

“Once Master Jiang achieves the Golden Core Dao, whether it’s Tingfeng Valley or Suihuo Sect, they will pay!”

Amid the crowd’s discussions, Le Zhiyi waved her hand, pulling the Jade Token the disciple held into her palm.

Using a thread of Divine Sense, she detected Shen Wen’an’s voice from within.

Upon listening to it, her bright eyes slightly furrowed.

“Master, what is it?” Wei Qiuling asked softly upon seeing this.

“See for yourself.”

Passing the Jade Token to Wei Qiuling, Le Zhiyi still bore an expression of incomprehension.

Upon probing the Jade Token with Divine Sense, Wei Qiuling exclaimed in surprise, “Is it Wen’an!?”

Hearing this, everyone below exchanged glances.

After Wei Qiuling finished hearing the content of the Jade Token, she also frowned.

“With Cyan Ruo Sword House’s capability, just one Sword Immortal stepping forward should be enough to completely deter those Loose Cultivators outside our mountain gate.”

“Why is there such a need to pay such a huge price?”

Le Zhiyi also couldn’t understand why Cyan Ruo Sword House would choose such a course of action.

“Now is not the time to delve into the reasons…”

“Go inform the Daoists at Cyan Ruo Sword House, Luoxia Mountain agrees.” Le Zhiyi turned to the disciple below and said.

“Yes!”

After cupping his hands, the disciple hurriedly left.

In the hall, the Elders and Peak Masters of Luoxia Mountain all seemed confused.

“Dismissed, the crisis outside the mountain gate will be resolved within two days.” Le Zhiyi waved her hand, inwardly letting out a sigh of relief.

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