Chapter 92: The Formation of a Great Encirclement around the Heavy Weapon Sect's Mountain Gate

Chapter 92: The Formation of a Great Encirclement around the Heavy Weapon Sect's Mountain Gate

It was another new day.

Around the Qingcang Mountain Range, the itinerant cultivators moved hurriedly.

Unlike sect cultivators, itinerant cultivators couldn't focus solely on their cultivation. They had to venture in and out of the Qingcang Mountain Range daily.

They hunted beasts or searched for medicinal herbs and minerals.

This lifestyle meant they had to rise earlier than roosters and sleep later than dogs.

Yet, some still preferred the carefree life of an itinerant cultivator over joining a sect and adhering to its orders.

Wu Lan was one such itinerant cultivator.

However, unlike most itinerant cultivators, she had an extra, albeit trivial, daily task.

She often engaged in trickery, deceit, robbery, and even murder.

Recently, Wu Lan had taken a job from the Heavy Weapon Sect, helping them harass the Thunder Crystal Mine and even killed a few disciples from the Qingxuan Sect amidst the chaos.

As a result, the Heavy Weapon Sect greatly appreciated her efforts.

They not only gave her more spirit stones but also instructed her to recruit other itinerant cultivators specifically to disrupt the Thunder Crystal Mine.

At this moment, in a temporary camp within the mountains.

Six itinerant cultivators gathered, waiting for the meat soup in a large pot to boil.

Leading them was Wu Lan, known for her slender waist.

Each itinerant cultivator was in the Foundation Establishment realm.

Moreover, because they often lived on the edge of danger, their combat abilities surpassed those of sect disciples.

A bald, burly man whispered, "The Qingxuan Sect is getting stronger. It's not wise to keep opposing them."

A tall, thin man responded, "Indeed. I've heard the Qingxuan Sect now has eighteen Core Formation cultivators. Even five or six smaller sects are willing to follow them. Their power is overwhelming."

Another man shook his head, "Your information is outdated. The Qingxuan Sect now has more than twenty Core Formation cultivators. The smaller sects that originally followed the Heavy Weapon Sect are now aligned with the Qingxuan Sect."

The bald man sighed, "I heard it's all because of that Young Sect Master, Shen Mo. He somehow acquired the art of refining crystals, allowing the Qingxuan Sect to produce refined crystal spiritual artifacts."

"I bought one myself. It's indeed more powerful and cheaper than the Heavy Weapon Sect's refined crystal artifacts."

The tall, thin man nodded repeatedly, "This Shen Mo is truly terrifying. The Qingxuan Sect's sudden rise from a second-rate sect is largely due to his contributions."

"Moreover, the Heavy Weapon Sect tried to deal with him but ended up having several Core Formation cultivators captured. They had to spend a fortune to ransom them back."

"Recently, more were captured again."

The itinerant cultivators around them whispered, growing increasingly anxious.

But Wu Lan, sitting by the fire, remained unmoved as if she hadn't heard their conversation.

Finally, the bald man couldn't hold back, "Sister Wu, the Qingxuan Sect has so many Core Formation cultivators. They could kill us as easily as slaughtering pigs. Should we still oppose them?"

The surrounding itinerant cultivators all looked at Wu Lan, wanting to hear what their leader had to say.

Hearing this, Wu Lan smiled faintly, "Your information is not up to date. Let me tell you, a core elder from the Heavy Weapon Sect informed me that they have already sought aid from the Feishuang Sect and the Lingxi Sect."

The itinerant cultivators were stunned.

The Lingxi Sect was a second-rate sect.

The Feishuang Sect was a first-rate sect.

In their eyes, both sects were like giants.

Even though the Qingxuan Sect had grown stronger, it was seeking death to confront the Feishuang Sect and the Lingxi Sect.

"Really? Then we not only need to continue harassing the Thunder Crystal Mine but also intensify our efforts!" The bald man said excitedly.

"Yes, if that's true, now is the time to hit them when they're down! This way, we can get more rewards from the Heavy Weapon Sect in the future!" Another man showed a greedy expression.

Kicking someone when they're down was what itinerant cultivators loved and excelled at.

Thirty years ago, when the Qingxuan Sect was ousted from the "Five Great Sects of Xuanjiang" by the Heavenly Water Sect, the itinerant cultivators had torn at them like hyenas, frantically ripping apart the Qingxuan Sect's flesh and blood.

Just then, there was a sudden surge of overwhelming spiritual energy in the sky.

Wu Lan and the others were startled, instinctively looking up at the sky.

*Chapter 92: The Formation of a Great Encirclement around the Heavy Weapon Sect's Mountain Gate (Continued)*

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Over twenty streaks of light instantly streaked across the sky, rushing towards the east.

Immediately after, the ground began to tremble slightly.

Wu Lan and her group looked towards the forest, seeing hundreds of disciples dressed in dark green and deep green robes advancing quickly along the path.

These disciples had excited expressions, each one like an unsheathed sword!

"These are all from the Qingxuan Sect! Those streaks of light are Core Formation realm cultivators!" the bald man exclaimed in shock.

"Could it be that the Qingxuan Sect intends to go to full-scale war with the Heavy Weapon Sect?" the man beside him was equally astonished.

They had long known that there was bad blood between the Qingxuan Sect and the Heavy Weapon Sect.

The Qingxuan Sect's stewards, disciples, and miners had all been killed or injured by the Heavy Weapon Sect.

The animosity ran deep.

But for the Qingxuan Sect to suddenly mobilize en masse and launch an attack was beyond their expectations.

"Ridiculous. The Qingxuan Sect's actions are futile. The reinforcements from the Feishuang Sect and the Lingxi Sect have probably already arrived," Wu Lan said with a faint smile.

It was as if she could already see the Qingxuan Sect's tragic defeat.

Wu Lan waved her hand, "Let's follow them from a distance."

"The Qingxuan Sect's people will definitely be overrun by the Feishuang Sect and the Lingxi Sect. When the chaos ensues, we will strike."

"It would be best if we could capture the Qingxuan Sect's Young Sect Master, Shen Mo, alive!"

"The factions of the Heavenly Water Sect and the Thunderfire Sect have offered good prices. Capturing him alive would fetch three thousand high-grade spirit stones and a set of flawless Core Formation treasures!"

The itinerant cultivators' eyes widened immediately.

Three thousand high-grade spirit stones!

That was more than they could earn in several lifetimes!

And that set of flawless Core Formation treasures made them green with envy.

They braved the elements and risked their lives daily, all to amass enough treasures for Core Formation!

Flawless Core Formation treasures would make them superior to more than half of the Core Formation cultivators.

After all, many Core Formation cultivators had no choice but to settle for ordinary Core Formation!

"Charge, charge, charge! I must capture him alive!"

"Heh heh heh, kicking someone when they're down and looting in times of chaos is my specialty!"

Under Wu Lan's lead, the itinerant cultivators followed the Qingxuan Sect's team from a distance.

They weren't the only ones; other itinerant cultivators, each with their own schemes, had similar ideas.

...

"Young Sect Master, many itinerant cultivators are following our team, likely with intentions of looting," Elder Li caught up to Shen Mo and whispered.

"Moreover, I've recognized many faces among them. They were involved in the previous harassment of the Thunder Crystal Mine."

"Should we act now... and kill them?" Elder Li asked coldly.

Shen Mo smiled faintly, "There's no need to worry about them now. Once we've taken the Heavy Weapon Sect's mountain gate, they'll know what to do."

Elder Li nodded, "Understood."

Before long, the Qingxuan Sect's team arrived outside the Heavy Weapon Sect's mountain gate and stopped.

Murong Yue, Liu Yuanfeng, Song Chaofeng, and a group of Core Formation realm cultivators hovered in mid-air, imposing and majestic.

At the entrance of the Heavy Weapon Sect's mountain gate, the two disciples guarding the gate were already kneeling under the pressure of more than twenty Core Formation realm cultivators, trembling all over.

Higher up, many of the Heavy Weapon Sect's stewards and disciples saw the Qingxuan Sect's team.

They saw those over twenty Core Formation realm cultivators, nearly a hundred Foundation Establishment realm cultivators, and a large number of Qi Condensation realm cultivators.

The terrifying aura left many of them scared out of their wits, their legs turning to jelly.

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