For several days, a continuous rumbling sound has been erupting outside the market. It's like thunderclaps echoing across a clear sky, making people uneasy.
Countless people have felt the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in a state of extreme disorder during their cultivation, causing their cultivation speed to drop significantly.
It shone with spiritual light throughout the night, its lingering power permeating the air.
I don't know how many days it's been since I had a good night's sleep.
But this scene actually calmed people down a bit.
The fact that the demonic forces failed to break into Beihefang City immediately after their attack is undoubtedly good news.
Now that Beihefang City has reacted, under the coordination of Ancestor Jiang, it has prepared its forces to resist, greatly increasing its chances of holding out.
Although only one of the Northwest Demonic Path forces came, it seems to be only a portion of the Yin Demon Sect's strength. After all, as one of the four major demonic sects in the Northwest, the Yin Demon Sect obviously couldn't possibly have only this many cultivators. It's unknown whether there are other forces lurking in the shadows.
However, the Golden Sea Sect is also a top-tier power, second only to the Yin Demon Sect in overall strength. Furthermore, it is backed by the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, giving it considerable influence within it. Its mountain gates are located inland, and the Golden Sea Sect cultivators currently guarding the market are only a portion of its forces!
Even if the Yinmo Sect still has hidden forces, the Jinhai Sect can still send reinforcements.
I wonder what the situation is like outside now.
Is this a raid by the Yin Demon Sect, or a major offensive by the demonic forces in the southern borderlands, aiming to conquer cities and seize territory and ignite a war between the righteous and the demonic?
If it's the latter, then Beihefang City might actually be in some danger.
Because Beihe Market is located on the front line of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance's territory, if other markets or even the immortal city in the Southern Frontier were also attacked, it would be difficult for reinforcements to cross the border and arrive.
However, the cultivators within the market had no way of knowing what was happening outside.
They could only hope that Ancestor Jiang would display his divine power and, taking advantage of the terrain, successfully force back the Yin Demon Sect's attack.
Overthinking is pointless.
Lin Xiuyuan knew that worrying was pointless, so after purchasing enough materials, he stayed indoors, constantly making talismans and cultivating.
In this chaotic situation, only by constantly becoming stronger can one barely survive this storm!
Over the past few days, Lin Xiuyuan first continuously created three mid-level talismans for future use, and then made time to accumulate high-level talismans.
However, it is clear that Lin Xiuyuan has just broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, and his magical power is still weak for this level. It would be very difficult for him to refine high-level talismans.
Almost all of them failed to be refined even halfway through.
None of them achieve the purpose of accumulating purple light.
Only when the talisman is halfway through its creation will a trace of purple talisman accumulate.
"It seems I'll have to wait until my mana increases a bit, then I can refine them in my spare time. There's no need to refine them specifically, otherwise it will delay my purchase of cultivation resources; the materials for high-level talismans are too expensive."
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan did not press the matter and let it go. He would wait until he reached the sixth level or the peak before deliberately accumulating more.
As usual, Liao Cai'er prepared the meal early at lunchtime.
There were just some things that were different from usual, yet also seemed the same as usual.
The gloom between his brows reappeared as before.
But he became even more depressed.
"Dinner's ready."
Liao Cai'er called out briefly, her face showing a hint of sorrow, which gave rise to an air of indifference and loneliness.
Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Seeing that Liao Cai'er's emotions, which had finally calmed down, had become even more serious, he felt quite helpless.
He had his sorrows, and so did she. It's hard to say which one had more sorrows, but it seems that Liao Cai'er's sorrows were more prominent.
The demonic forces stormed into Beihe Market, almost completely surrounding the entire market.
One can only imagine what kind of situation the cultivators still outside would encounter...
Originally, after such a long time away and without any news of Liao Yong, I could still hold onto a sliver of hope and have something to look forward to.
However, this glimmer of hope is now wavering.
Just as Lin Xiuyuan was about to have a chat, or say something casually, to ease Liao Cai'er's mind.
Just then, a knock sounded on the door.
The two were slightly taken aback and looked towards the door.
It's quite rare for someone to knock on the door; this is the first time it's happened since I've lived here for so long.
Lin Xiuyuan opened the door with some doubt, and his heart skipped a beat.
Several monks dressed in white robes embroidered with gold patterns stood outside the door.
It was none other than the market guards!
There were four people in total, all of whom were cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining. The middle-aged man standing at the front was the strongest. Judging from the spiritual energy emanating from him, he was probably a powerful expert at the Great Perfection level.
"Having met several seniors, may I ask the purpose of this visit?"
Lin Xiuyuan remained calm, took a slight step back, and cupped his hands in greeting.
The middle-aged man at the head of the group did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked around the room, glanced at Liao Cai'er and Lin Xiuyuan, and then examined the jade slip in his hand.
It seems to be confirming information.
This scene only made Lin Xiuyuan more puzzled.
"Oh, so it's just the two of you living here, right? You're a mid-level talisman master? And you're currently a second-level guest elder at the Golden Fate Pavilion, right?"
The middle-aged man from the guard team asked.
"Yes, that's right, I am a guest talisman master of Jinyuan Pavilion."
Lin Xiuyuan immediately nodded in confirmation.
"Then I'll cut to the chase. We're in a very critical time right now. The Yin Demon Sect is attacking us. I don't need to explain how serious the situation is, do I?"
"In order to resist the attack of the demonic forces, Beihefang City has issued a mandatory conscription order. You need to come here within ten days to accept the conscription mission."
After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he handed Lin Xiuyuan a jade slip and, without waiting for his reply, led his men away to the next location.
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