"I never expected to be so unlucky. It's true what they say, if you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet..."
Lin Xiuyuan's expression darkened. Judging from their team's strength, they still had a chance of winning, after all, they outnumbered their opponents.
The methods used during the Qi Refining stage are limited, relying mostly on external aids. It's difficult to establish absolute dominance based on cultivation level alone, unless one reaches the Qi Refining Perfection stage. Otherwise, with a numerical advantage, victory is still possible.
However, they are all independent cultivators, and their hearts are not united. If some of them are hesitant and timid, it may be difficult to form a firm line of resistance.
I'm afraid they might take a chance and scatter, fleeing in different directions!
Moreover... there are probably quite a few people like Lin Xiuyuan who are not skilled in combat techniques!
Although he saw this, he was helpless because of his cultivation level and lack of combat skills!
Fortunately, some people saw this point and stepped forward immediately in the face of this situation.
"Don't panic, everyone. There are many of us. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defeat them."
"Moreover, there are so many cultivators around here. If this drags on and a stalemate develops, I believe they will not stand idly by."
"If you have a friend who can send a message, you can use the communication jade talisman now. As long as you listen to me and stay calm, what is there to fear from these tribulation cultivators? We are all rogue cultivators, so I suppose we are not willing to hand over all our valuables?"
"Listen to me, and we will surely be able to get through this ordeal smoothly."
A burly man stepped forward, activated his spiritual sword which swirled around him, and spoke loudly to the crowd.
This cultivator was burly and imposing, with a fierce aura, clearly a cultivator who spent many years traveling in the wilderness.
This gesture and these words had an immediate and effective effect, calming their panicked emotions.
This also instantly boosted everyone's fighting spirit.
"Ha, wishful thinking! It seems you've chosen the former. Since you're courting death, don't blame us!!"
"Brothers, move! Kill them all! Hurry up!!"
The gaunt middle-aged cultivator sneered and immediately activated a long sword, a spiritual weapon. He intertwined his magic power with it, forming a blade of light that extended several inches, exuding an astonishingly sharp aura and containing powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
He slashed straight at the burly man, intending to kill the troublemaker first.
Just as the gaunt middle-aged cultivator was about to make his move, the burly man who stepped forward immediately said, "Everyone, form a circle. Those with higher cultivation levels should stand on the outside, and those with lower cultivation levels should stand in the middle to cast your spells."
"Three people on either side form a line, working together to defend against the enemy, attacking and defending against each other!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the spiritual sword swirling around him emitted a burst of azure light under the burly man's hand seals.
In an instant, the spirit sword trembled and shot away.
"Bang!"
At the moment of impact, sparks seemed to flash.
The Spirit Sword seemed to be subjected to an unbearable force, almost falling to the ground, and the blue light on it instantly became weak.
In contrast, the long sword, still sharp despite its blade aura, cleaved the spirit sword and, exuding a chilling killing intent, slashed down at the burly man.
At this moment, the two mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators on the left and right did not hesitate and immediately took action, either activating spells or using spiritual weapons.
Despite the difference in their cultivation levels, the two of them successfully blocked the longsword's attack with their combined full effort.
As cultivators, they possessed divine wisdom and mastered profound techniques. After a brief period of panic, some people regained their composure and quickly understood the situation, following the instructions of the burly man.
In an instant, the magical artifacts collided, and the spells flashed with bursts of spiritual light, which then quickly dimmed again.
The team successfully blocked the attack of the five cultivators.
Lin Xiuyuan and several other early-stage cultivators stood in the middle casting spells, striking wherever they saw an unfavorable situation.
Liao Cai'er drew her longsword, looking eager to try.
Although there was a hint of nervousness on his face, his fighting spirit was even stronger...
Lin Xiuyuan grabbed her shoulder and said, "Don't be reckless. Their swords can fly, and you're not strong enough. What are you going to do? Stay put and use the talismans I gave you. Here, take a few more!"
Lin Xiuyuan pinched a fireball talisman, infused it with magic power, and a fireball roared away. At the same time, he took out a few more talismans from his Qiankun bag and handed them to Liao Cai'er.
Living in the realm of cultivation, Lin Xiuyuan was extremely concerned about his own safety and considered everything carefully. Since his income stabilized, he had been hoarding a considerable number of talismans he had refined, waiting for the day when he would need them and have a means to save his life in case of crisis.
I just didn't expect this day to come so soon.
Upon hearing Lin Xiuyuan's words, Liao Cai'er pouted, but still obediently accepted the talisman and watched the situation urge it on.
Although Liao Cai'er is only a beginner martial artist circulating internal energy, it is still part of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Once she grasps the knack, circulating talismans is not difficult. It's just that compared to cultivators, it requires more internal energy and more time.
The burly man turned around and saw Lin Xiuyuan continuously unleashing talismans, forming fireballs or ice arrows that whistled past. Although they were only low-level talismans, they still posed a considerable threat and played a significant role in this situation.
Unexpectedly, there was a novice talisman master in the group, and the burly man was immediately overjoyed. He quickly said:
"Fellow Daoist, don't be stingy. As long as we defeat these tribulation cultivators, we will definitely compensate for the cost of these talismans!"
Seeing this, Liu Rong was extremely surprised. She thought Lin Xiuyuan was the most useless person, but he actually became a beginner-level talisman master.
"I really should have continued to cultivate a relationship with him back then, sigh... Oh well, I'm content now that I have Brother Chen."
Lin Xiuyuan didn't reply, but simply nodded slightly. When it came to his own safety, he naturally wouldn't hesitate to offer help.
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