Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Inverted Mountain on Lockdown

This is not a good sign.

Three people can make a tiger.

When everyone is talking about something, the truth becomes difficult to remain calm about, and all attempts to refute the rumor will be met with skepticism and attack immediately.

Unless Daoist Venerable Mo Li comes in person!

But evidently, this is impossible in the short term.

Li Jizhou closed his eyes and evolved all possible outcomes based on the current gathered information.

With rumors swirling, regardless of what the truth actually is, it will undoubtedly provoke the nerves of those with agendas.

From a broader perspective, the interests most interwoven involve three groups of people.

The first and foremost are the loose cultivator masters long residing in the Central Dojo of Inverted Mountain, occupying abundant resources for free, and constantly eyeing the Thunder Flame Sect’s underground treasury.

Loose cultivators usually have no fixed abode, drifting like duckweed, but the special nature of Inverted Mountain has provided them stability for years.

In the heart of the Tier Three Spirit Vein, they enjoy exclusive benefits.

For this, they will inevitably fight desperately!

Secondly, there are the three sects and five families. The Thunder Flame Sect, as the former leader of the Qi Kingdom’s cultivation realm, holds spirit vein dojos and geographical locations that other sects covet.

Furthermore, they have long been salivating over the potential Nascent Soul opportunity in the remnants of the Thunder Flame Sect’s underground treasury.

For years, they have only been suppressing their urges due to the pressure of Daoist Venerable Mo Li.

Thirdly, regardless of the reasons, there are the cultivators being hunted by the three sects and five families, forced to hide in Inverted Mountain.

Matters of life and death, they are naturally tense.

Among these three groups, two have aligned interests, while one group’s interest opposes the others.

The sole reason maintaining the balance of these opposing interests for years has been the pressure of Daoist Venerable Mo Li.

Now…

“No more delays!”

“Such large-scale chaos is a hundred times more ferocious than robbers outside the city!”

Li Jizhou made a swift decision.

He packed all his belongings, checked all his trump cards, and had Guagua carry a portion of his only two poisons.

Then he went straight to the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion.

As soon as he arrived at the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, he noticed that it had already closed its doors to visitors,

The guard only let him in upon recognizing Li Jizhou.

“Brother Lu, what is going on here…” The scene Li Jizhou saw upon entering brought him joy.

All the counters had been swept clean,

And all the permanent personnel of the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion were ready to move out.

Lu Zhenhua looked serious, “Brother, Daoist Venerable Mo Li has fallen. Inverted Mountain will definitely descend into chaos. At that time, those high-tier loose cultivators within Inverted Mountain may seal the city and coerce everyone to resist the three sects and five families. If we delay further, I’m afraid it’ll be impossible to leave.”

“Today, I’ve received instructions from the entire pavilion to evacuate immediately!”

“Do you want to leave with us?”

Looking at all the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion personnel:

Shopkeeper Lu Zhenhua, around the Qi Cultivation Level Eight,

Two stationed offerings, both around Qi Cultivation Level Nine,

Four stewards, around Qi Cultivation Level Six,

Eight receptionists in the Early Stage of Qi Cultivation…

“Thank you, Brother Lu!” Li Jizhou initially thought he would have to persuade them, but it turned out to be unexpectedly smooth.

This was the result he had anticipated.

As soon as he noticed the rumors spreading, his first reaction was to escape immediately.

As Lu Jianhua said, those high-tier loose cultivators who are determined to hold Inverted Mountain and the hunted evil cultivators will definitely coerce others to fight against the three sects and five families.

In plain terms, they intend to use others as cannon fodder! As hostages, to prevent the major figures of the three sects from attacking Inverted Mountain comprehensively.

At this time, it’s better to risk facing the loose cultivators outside than staying here.

Especially in the past two days, loose cultivators have been fleeing Inverted Mountain in droves; blending in with them offers relatively higher safety than usual.

After all, if faced with robbers, loose cultivators will scatter and flee, and then, as long as he runs a little faster, he will be safe!

However, there’s still a chance of being targeted by fellow loose cultivators.

Therefore, the most reliable option is to find dependable acquaintances like at the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion!

“Time is of the essence. Brother, follow closely behind us. Do not fall behind!”

“Let’s go!”

Lu Zhenhua decisively led everyone out the door.

Li Jizhou felt a surge of relief, realizing that if he had come any later, he might have missed the ride.

“Keep quiet, do not make a fuss, and follow my lead in everything!”

Lu Zhenhua reminded everyone again, then immediately took out a flying ship from his storage bag.

It was actually a Tier One advanced level flying magical artifact.

The flying ship expanded with the wind, growing to a length of three zhang in a breath!

“This is much more stable!” Li Jizhou thought happily, immediately jumping on board with the others.

Lu Zhenhua and two others stood at the front of the ship, four stewards positioned themselves on the sides and stern, while eight at the early stage of Qi Cultivation sat cross-legged in the center.

Li Jizhou sensibly sat among the group.

“Hold steady!” Lu Zhenhua silently chanted a spell, propelling the flying ship swiftly into the sky, heading straight towards the east gate.

“Boom~”

A quarter of an hour later, the eastern city wall was already faintly visible,

However, at that moment, a loud bang erupted.

A huge fireball rose into the sky from the direction of Inverted Mountain’s central region, then exploded violently in the air.

“Spreading lies and rumors, all instigated by those with ill intent to disturb our Inverted Mountain and desecrate the Daoist Venerable’s deeds,

from this moment, we must unite, strictly adhere to the Daoist Venerable’s decree, and guard the Inverted Mountain. No one is to enter or exit! Violators will be killed without mercy!”

Subsequently, an announcement filled with tremendous magical power resounded throughout the entire Inverted Mountain.

Several figures simultaneously flew towards various positions on Inverted Mountain.

“Quick! Lend me a hand, let’s break through!” Lu Zhenhua urgently shouted to the two enshrined.

“Whoosh~” The flying ship’s speed increased dramatically again.

“Boom~” Just as they approached the east gate, another loud noise was heard from ahead.

Several figures were already blocking that direction, each wielding various magical artifacts.

And among them was an Array Master setting up the array hub.

A group that arrived earlier than Li Jizhou’s party attempted to leave but was directly blocked by these people.

After a few words, they started fighting instantly!

The leader of the blockers wielded a large hammer like a millstone, and with one strike, the opponents were thrown into disarray.

“Tier Two magical artifact!” Lu Zhenhua’s expression turned even more grim.

“Shopkeeper Lu, be careful, if that hammer hits us, our flying ship will be destroyed!” an enshrined urgently reminded.

Helplessly, Lu Zhenhua had to slow down and gradually stop at the gate.

“Fellow Daoists, at this critical moment for Inverted Mountain, haven’t you all enjoyed enough resources here over the years? Why flee at the first sign of trouble? This is no different from desertion!” The man with the large hammer said disdainfully, looking at the growing crowd that had stopped.

“I am Chen Yao, the senior disciple under the current leader of Inverted Mountain’s Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, Master Lu, guarding here to ensure your safety.”

“Quickly retreat and prepare to join our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. Once our leader stabilizes the situation, benefits will come your way.”

“By then, a fourth superpower will emerge in the Qi Kingdom, and you all will be part of it!”

As Chen Yao finished speaking, the crowd gathered there became abruptly panicked.

“Friend Chen, we highly respect Master Lu, but we are not from here; we are from the Qian family. Please, allow us to pass,” someone in the group said, clasping his fists.

Chen Yao turned to the Qian family cultivator, his eyes instantly turning cold: “Qian family? Hmph, defy my master’s orders again, and when the situation stabilizes, your family will be the first to be eradicated!”

“You…” The Qian family cultivator was immediately enraged.

Chen Yao had not yet reached Foundation Establishment, while the Qian family cultivator was an elder-level figure and an expert at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

However, before the Qian family cultivator could speak, Chen Yao already dropped his hammer.

The Tier Two magical artifact, comparable to the Foundation Establishment stage, unexpectedly struck down, completely ignoring any collateral damage, leaving the Qian family cultivator with no choice but to activate a protective barrier to block it.

“Boom~”

But the protective barrier of the late-stage Qi Cultivation could only withstand for three breaths before shattering instantly.

“Spare me, friend!”

“Too late!”

A pool of bloody mud made the surrounding crowd quickly retreat.

“How about it? Anyone else want to give it a try?” Chen Yao smirked, revealing a sinister smile, provocatively scanning the crowd.

Killing as a warning, ruthless and merciless!

The bloody mud was still writhing, and no one dared to step forward.

Everyone retreated ten zhang, nervously watching Chen Yao.

“Damn it! That Array Master is undoubtedly setting up the city-protecting array. Once it’s completed, we won’t be able to leave!” Lu Zhenhua frowned tightly.

The others on the ship were even more anxious.

Only Li Jizhou remained calm.

He looked distantly at the arrogant Chen Yao and shook his head slightly.

“He’s just another pawn to be discarded.”

“If he were smart enough, he might survive, but… clearly, he’s not that smart, he’s doomed!”

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