Two weeks later.
Another series of neat streaks of light departed from Shuoyang City.
Halfway there, Lin Xiuyuan gave a special instruction, saying, "Those array plates are probably only enough for you to set up two lines of defense. Remember, don't get caught up in the fighting. Just hinder them a little. I will arrange for a protector to lead a team to assist you in strengthening the remaining lines of defense. That's where the main force of the Loose Cultivator Alliance will be hindered."
The three junior disciples from the Profound Vein Purple Mansion who received the order immediately nodded solemnly. After following them for a distance, they led more than a dozen Profound Vein disciples away.
Soon, they split into two directions and disappeared into the mountains and forests.
The rest of the people, including Zhong Jiajia, followed Lin Xiuyuan to the location of the Black Tide Secret Realm.
Not long after.
They were getting close to the Black Tide Secret Realm.
Not far ahead, on a sacred mountain, one could already sense the presence of a large number of cultivators.
According to the intelligence gathered by this scout team over the years.
What we know so far is that the stronghold guarding this secret realm is manned by about a dozen Purple Mansion stage cultivators and a thousand other cultivators, including a Purple Mansion Perfection level expert.
Although it may seem like a small number, especially in terms of top-tier strength, and there is a gap compared to the Cloud Soaring Sect, in terms of specific circumstances, it is definitely not a small number.
Because they would know immediately if there was any movement in the space passage.
In this situation, they can surround them, close the door, and beat them...
Previously, Lin Xiuyuan had also caused a disturbance by triggering the spatial passage several times, and finally managed to escape by using the Void Concealment Talisman.
A spatial channel can only transport a few or a dozen people at a time.
Therefore, even if the three cultivators at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm emerged together, they would still be defeated in the northwest when facing thousands of cultivators and the combined attack of a dozen or so Purple Mansion cultivators. Not to mention, the numerous attack formations set up around the spatial passage were enough to form an extremely powerful offensive.
Even a Golden Core cultivator might not be able to withstand such a combined attack unscathed.
Therefore, although it may seem like there are only a few people, it is more than enough, and even more than enough.
This shows how much the Loose Cultivator Alliance values this.
They realized that the retreat of the Cloud Soaring Sect was a well-planned move that had preserved its overall strength. Suspecting that the Cloud Soaring Sect had a scheme, they took this matter very seriously.
However, they never expected that Lin Xiuyuan would possess such a profound method and leave the secret realm without a sound.
Now, this has become the key to our counterattack!
Lin Xiuyuan asked, "How long will it take to set it up?"
Zhong Jiajia replied, "It depends on how fast the setup goes. It can be done in no time, and in half an hour, because only a few junior brothers and I are skilled in concealment techniques."
The array base is not like an ordinary array plate. Array plates can be simply placed, but the array base is different. It is not a simple matter. It requires a subtle control of spiritual power, and must be in harmony with the timing of heaven and earth, the distribution of the five elements of spiritual energy, etc. It is extremely complex and can only be set up by disciples of the Xuan lineage.
Otherwise, with Lin Xiuyuan and his junior brothers who were skilled in concealment, the setup could have been completed easily.
"Alright, my fellow disciples and I will cover for you. If any unexpected situation arises, I will launch an attack in advance to cover for you. You can then set up the great formation as needed."
Lin Xiuyuan said slowly.
"Okay, we understand."
Zhong Jiajia, Junior Brother Huang, and several other disciples of the Xuan lineage nodded solemnly.
Then, Lin Xiuyuan and the others stood in the mountains and forests, watching Zhong Jiajia and a few other junior brothers who were slightly skilled in concealment slowly make their way around the stronghold.
Lin Xiuyuan and his group watched closely, keeping a close eye on their movements. If there was any unusual activity that the Loose Cultivator Alliance noticed, they would launch an attack without hesitation, sending a message to their fellow disciples in the secret realm to coordinate an attack.
Fortunately.
Less than a quarter of an hour.
Zhong Jiajia and the others barely managed to turn back.
Zhong Jiajia smiled and said, "I have successfully completed the setup of the array base, and it is ready to be activated at any time."
"How many Xuanmai disciples are needed to operate the great formation?" Lin Xiuyuan asked.
Zhong Jiajia replied, "The array base has been set up. All that is needed is a Purple Mansion stage array master and a few Xuanmai disciples to complete the operation of the array and unleash its full power."
"Alright, Junior Brother Huang, when the guardians of the secret realm attack, I will arrange for people to help you set up a defensive line as soon as possible. You must do it quickly."
After speaking to one of his Xuanmai junior brothers, Lin Xiuyuan looked at Zhong Jiajia and said, "If the battle is almost over, you don't need to maintain the great formation. Go and set up your defenses immediately. I have analyzed the situation here several times and believe there won't be any major problems. The most important thing is to hold off the reinforcements from the Loose Cultivator Alliance. Otherwise, we will have to find another place to establish our base."
"good."
Everyone nodded solemnly in agreement.
Then, Zhong Jiajia hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and whispered, "Senior Brother Lin, shouldn't we activate the formation early on? This is a stronghold of rogue cultivators with over a thousand cultivators, including more than ten Purple Mansion stage cultivators and a Purple Mansion Perfection expert. Wouldn't it be too risky for you to just attack and suppress them directly?"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Lin Xiuyuan said calmly, a hint of composure in his eyes.
Seeing this, Zhong Jiajia's words of persuasion were abruptly cut off.
Thinking back to the invincible combat power that Lin Xiuyuan had unleashed in the past, it was so terrifying!
If he were to reappear today, facing an army of thousands alone would not seem impossible...
Lin Xiuyuan distributed some talismans. There were fewer than thirty disciples left, most of whom were members of the scout team. They were all elites of the sect with extraordinary combat power. The remaining disciples of the Xuanmai lineage, apart from some array fanatics, had all cultivated profound techniques.
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