Chapter 478 Rescue 6
Because the evil sects were blocked by the "puppets," the elders of the Qinghe Sect in the mountain manipulated the formation to open a small gap and came out to help their sect leader—now the sect leader's arm was no longer just bone, and there was something to support him.
Although the Qinghe Sect Master was holding his breath and had a sliver of hope that he might be rescued, he was more unwilling to admit defeat to the evil path and did not want to lose his dignity as the sect master in front of his disciples.
However, he was somewhat incredulous when he actually discovered that he had survived.
After all, who would choose to die if they could live?
The Qinghe Sect Master supported the Third Elder's outstretched arm, smiled, and solemnly bowed to the Zhong and Wu couple.
"I am Zhao Qian. I am deeply grateful for your life-saving grace."
Zhong Cai admired the elder's willpower. Seeing how serious he was, he helped him up and said, "Your Excellency, there's no need for this."
The Qinghe Sect Master, Zhao Qian, said solemnly, "You two not only saved this old man, but also wiped out that evil path..." He seemed to think of something, and his expression revealed a sense of grief, "...and also avenged the blood feud of those disciples of my sect who died tragically."
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At this moment, the dragon-armored soldier who saved Sect Leader Zhao, along with Wu Shaogan, stood guard on either side of Zhong Cai.
Another dragon-armored soldier had already slaughtered all the evil cultivators below Nirvana, and was now joining the fray to attack the evil cultivators of Nirvana, launching a series of attacks against her, each move aimed to kill.
If there were only one, the heretical Nirvana would surely have been able to escape. However, with three of them attacking together, the heretical Nirvana couldn't even find a way to escape and was trapped here, suffering severe injuries.
The Nirvana heretical sect struggled fiercely, releasing heretical treasures such as the Myriad Soul Banner and the Soul-Sweeping Bell. However, while these treasures could shake the primordial spirits, the dragon-armored soldiers did not possess primordial spirits...
Her trump cards were largely ineffective, and no amount of other methods could harm the dragon-armored soldier.
This heretical Nirvana cultivator had practically become a blood-soaked figure!
If we also consider the lives of other evil cultivators... these few dragon-armored soldiers can indeed be considered to have avenged the Qinghe Sect's blood feud.
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Zhong Cai sighed slightly after hearing what Sect Leader Zhao said.
Thinking back on everything he had seen when he came in, he felt both angry and genuinely sorry for those disciples.
At this moment, the three dragon-armored soldiers returned.
One was carrying a corpse, another was carrying a head, and the third had nothing in his hands.
However, this heretical Nirvana cultivator still had a strange smile on his face, which looked rather eerie.
The outer array of the mountain peak was completely opened, and many Qinghe Sect disciples wanted to rush over, but considering that there were still rescuers ahead, they ultimately just stared at the corpse with resentful eyes and did not say anything.
When Sect Leader Zhao looked at the corpse, his feelings were very complicated.
Just a stick of incense had passed before he was being slowly tortured by this evil Nirvana, but now, a short time later, he saw her corpse.
Life is truly unpredictable.
But fortunately, this time the righteous path prevailed.
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Zhong Cai gestured to the two dragon-armored soldiers.
They then handed the body over to Sect Leader Zhao.
Zhong Cai said, "I will take the accompanying treasure that is attached to this person's primordial spirit and deal with it. I will leave the corpse to you all."
Upon hearing this, the disciples of Qinghe Sect couldn't help but reveal expressions of both hatred and joy, their gazes fixed on their sect leader.
Sect Leader Zhao sighed, but also cupped his hands and said, "Thank you both."
Almost all the surviving members of the Qinghe Sect felt that King Zhongdan and King Wudou were much more amiable and considerate than the rumors suggested.
Being able to bring back the corpse of this heretical cultivator to vent their anger... is a kind of solace for many members of the Qinghe Sect.
They have lost too many relatives and friends these days.
The constant deaths of familiar people they spent every day with caused them immense suffering.
They had been resisting all along, and later two disciples from a major sect came to their aid, allowing them to almost kill or drive away the group of evil cultivators who had attacked them earlier. But just when the road ahead seemed bright, the sudden appearance of the evil Nirvana and her henchmen slaughtered the entire sect, almost plunging them into despair!
Those two disciples from major sects could only assist the sect leader and several elders in bringing as many disciples as possible to the main peak for refuge.
More than that, but that's no longer possible.
Not all disciples of major sects have guardians accompanying them.
Only those geniuses who are outstanding even among the top powers receive such an honor.
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The two disciples from the previous sect also stepped forward and greeted Zhong Wufu with cupped hands.
"King Zhongdan, King Wudou."
They introduced themselves.
"I am Li Yu of the Nine Profound Sect."
"I am Hong Xiaofeng of the Nine Profound Sect."
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong returned their greetings.
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The Nine Profound Sect is also a level nine power, and it is a large power that is relatively close to the Hundred Forest Domain. They arrived quite quickly.
According to the two men, there are many people in the sect who accept missions, but in order to avoid conflicts, they go in different directions and usually travel in groups of at least two or three.
They never expected that what they thought would be a rescue of a level-seven force would turn into a machination by the evil Nirvana sect.
Fortunately, the Zhong and Wu couple arrived; otherwise, this formation would have been broken sooner or later—or they would have had to break it when the Xuan Stones ran out. At that time, they would have died at the hands of this evil Nirvana cultivator and become his resources.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a few more polite words.
Next, Qinghe Sect still had many matters to attend to. For example, the disciples whose remains were still alive needed to be laid to rest. There were also so many injured disciples whose emotions had fluctuated greatly just now, and their minds were in turmoil, making it difficult for them to calm down and recover. Many of them still needed to slowly heal their wounds... The corpses of those evil cultivators had all been handed over to Qinghe Sect by Zhong Wu and his wife, and they also needed to be dealt with.
The Zhong and Wu couple did not take the precious items carried by the heretics. After all, the Qinghe Sect was in dire straits, forced into such a state, and desperately needed a large amount of resources to recover. Moreover, many of the heretics' resources were directly plundered from the Qinghe Sect.
Seeing that they were no longer needed, Li Yu and Hong Xiaofeng took their leave.
Sect Leader Zhao personally saw the two off.
Afterwards, Sect Leader Zhao went to Zhong and Wu and asked for the elixir.
The main purpose was to obtain elixirs that could heal the disciples.
Zhong Cai took out a few gourds as usual and sold them at the normal price.
Master Zhao was overjoyed and naturally bought them all. He even took the initiative to remove the mustard seed from the body of the Nirvana heretic and handed it to the couple.
Having served as the sect leader for many years, he understood the disciples' thoughts. He knew that by handing over the bodies to them, the couple had essentially given away the entire fortune of the evil sects.
Sect Leader Zhao was extremely grateful, but he had already received a life-saving grace, and the other party had also helped him take revenge and sell the pills they desperately needed... How could their Qinghe Sect have the audacity to take someone else's spoils of war?
At the same time, he knew that many of the items in the mustard seed came from their Qinghe Sect, and that Zhong and Wu probably wouldn't bother taking them. So he decided that he must return the family fortune of that evil path Nirvana—her resources must be far superior to those of the other evil paths she brought!
Perhaps we can offer some compensation...
In addition, he also paid the full amount of Xuan Stones according to the market price for the seventh-grade top-quality pill that Zhong Danwang had used to save him.
And the reward that Qinghe Sect owes for saving them must be given no matter what.
If it weren't for the fact that Qinghe Sect is currently facing a major calamity... Sect Leader Zhao would actually have wanted to give even more.
Now he simply remembers this kindness.
As long as there are disciples of Qinghe Sect still alive, there will always be a day when they can repay their debt of gratitude.
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From Zhao Menzhu's actions, Zhong Cai understood his thoughts and couldn't help but feel a bit of goodwill towards this thoughtful man.
The Qinghe Sect has a very upright and honest tradition. If it weren't for this calamity caused by evil forces, it might have had the opportunity to achieve Nirvana and become an eighth-level power someday!
Unfortunately, restoring things to their original state is the priority now.
Zhong Cai smiled and nodded, accepting everything given to her by Sect Leader Zhao.
"Take care, everyone. My colleague and I have to go and help others. Farewell."
Sect Leader Zhao announced loudly, "Respectfully bidding farewell to King Zhong Dan and King Wu Dou!"
The Qinghe Sect cultivators on the main peak also cupped their hands and said loudly, "Respectfully seeing you off!"
Zhong Cai waved to the cultivators, then grabbed Wu Shaogan and leaped into the air.
A clear, melodious cry rang out from the sky, and a blue roc landed beneath the two, catching them instantly.
The next moment, Qingpeng spread its wings and flew away, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
The disciples of Qinghe Sect watched the two people and the roc depart into the distance, all feeling a sense of wistful longing.
Sect Leader Zhao turned around, smiled at the many disciples and elders, and said, "Let's... begin."
Many Qinghe Sect cultivators regained their composure and sighed.
They now have to rebuild from the ruins.
Those who have passed away... they need to find a very good place to be buried.
They should also be able to witness the reunion of their sect from afar.
Many Qinghe Sect disciples flew out from the main peak and landed directly in front of the corpses of those evil cultivators, punching and kicking them, using every means to destroy these corpses, their hearts filled with resentment.
They must grind these heretics to dust and then use their ashes to commemorate their tragically deceased fellow disciples!
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With Qinghe Sect busy with their own affairs, Zhong Cai quietly leaned against Wu Shaogan after leaving Qinghe Sect's sight.
Wu Shaogan smoothed his hair and said softly, "A-Cai, are you tired?"
Zhong Cai nodded, then shook her head.
Wu Shaogan understood: "It's mental exhaustion."
Zhong Cai hummed in agreement.
Although he considered himself to be quite strong and his sect to be very powerful, he thought of the disciples of Qinghe Sect... Didn't those disciples once think the same way? But when the evil sects that were above them came to invade, they were almost powerless to resist.
If the Spirit Immortal Sect and the War God Hall also encounter such a calamity...
Both families have powerful figures overseeing them, and they are also Daoist partners who are deeply connected. Logically speaking, this kind of thing shouldn't have happened.
However, a Tongtian who has survived several tribulations is undoubtedly much stronger than an ordinary Tongtian or a Tongtian who has undergone one tribulation.
If they really are blind and come to attack both forces...
Zhong Cai couldn't imagine what the situation would be like.
He sighed softly and whispered his worries to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan patted Zhong Cai's head, smiled and comforted him, saying, "A-Cai, don't worry, this won't happen."
Zhong Cai lay in Wu Shaogan's arms, turned slightly to the side, and looked up at him.
Wu Shaogan said, "The Lingxian Sect and the War God Hall have forged many good relationships. The alchemists in the sect have many friends, and the War God Hall has many combat partners. They are not easy targets." He ran his fingers through Zhong Cai's hair and continued, "Moreover, our ancient city has already been upgraded to the highest level, capable of withstanding attacks from heaven-piercing lightning tribulations. If anyone foolish enough to attack either of our forces, we can maximize the size of the ancient city, take all our disciples inside, and then escape flexibly through spatial rifts."
Zhong Cai was taken aback, then suddenly laughed.
"That's true."
There's really nothing to be afraid of now.
Even the attacks of the Eight Tribulations Heavenly Realm could not break through the ancient city's defenses within three to five attempts, which was enough for them to escape.
After the ancient city's final upgrade, there should be no cultivators on the entire continent who could threaten their lives anymore...
Wu Shaogan continued to comfort Zhong Cai, saying, "Besides, once even the Eastern Pill Master is attacked, the righteous cultivators will not stand idly by... They cannot allow the evil path to be so rampant. They dare not."
Zhong Cai thought about it and realized that it made sense.
In fact, for that brief moment, he was only thinking about the protagonist's calamity.
Since they have suffered many setbacks, the forces they join often become targets, and in the end, they may create a situation where they are enemies of the whole world. The sect may even be destroyed several times. Yes, whichever sect they join, that sect will be destroyed... the kind of "several" destruction.
Otherwise, how could the protagonist's hatred be aroused, making him constantly grow stronger?
Therefore, when Zhong Cai saw the tragic state of Qinghe Sect, he couldn't help but think of the two forces they had now joined, and wondered if the War God Temple would become the unlucky one "enemy of the world," and drag the Lingxian Sect down with it...
But after Wu Shaogan offered some words of comfort, Zhong Cai calmed down.
That's true. Even if the protagonist is extremely unlucky, and according to the protagonist's fate, it is very likely that he will cause the sect to perish. But in a protagonist leveling-up story, he should improve level by level, and his power should be affected level by level.
But because of the Zhong and Wu couple, the protagonist's son directly joined a powerful level nine force!
There's also the support of the Pill Master's forces...
Even if Dong Xiao is incredibly unlucky, he couldn't possibly be this unlucky.
It just doesn't make sense.
Real life is indeed often illogical, but even if it is illogical, it is impossible for something as trivial as building a palace to drag down a level nine power.
If that brat Dongxiao is going to cause a level nine war... then it would have to be a treasure that even Tongtian would covet.
It's not enough to help someone survive a tribulation of lightning, because such treasures can be found on top-tier continents and can be acquired for a sufficient price.
Even treasures that can extend life after tribulation are insufficient, because there are such pills that can be taken, and besides, wouldn't such pills also be refined by a Pill Master? And attacking the Pill Master's forces? The Pill Master can arbitrarily claim "pill refining failure"!
Therefore, the only thing that can help a cultivator achieve the supreme status is a treasure.
To become a supreme being... means to survive nine tribulations of lightning.
There's no such thing as instant success; you still have to overcome trials and tribulations time and time again!
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After letting out a breath, Zhong Cai, lost in thought, said, "I was really overthinking it."
After listening to Zhong Cai recount her chaotic ideas, Wu Shaogan pinched Zhong Cai's earlobe and said, "You're just making things up in your head, scaring yourself."
Zhong Cai chuckled and rubbed her face against Wu Shaogan's palm.
Wu Shaogan pinched Zhong Cai's cheek again.
The couple simply spent a short time being affectionate.
The two nestled together, casting aside all the emotions that arose from their encounter at Qinghe Gate.
Before long, Zhong Cai noticed that another battle had broken out not far away. He gently patted Qingyu, urging it to move forward quickly.
Sure enough, there was another group of evil cultivators attacking a small force.
However, neither the righteous nor the evil forces are strong this time. The evil side may only have a small team, while the righteous side does not have many disciples.
The fighting between the two sides was relatively quiet.
Zhong Cai acted swiftly, his meteor hammer transforming into a meteor shower that smashed the heads of all the evil cultivators.
blossom everywhere".
Zhong Cai let out another breath and said, "That feels better."
Then, without landing, he simply waved to the righteous path members, pulled back his meteor hammer, and continued flying forward.
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Many times afterward, the Zhong-Wu couple encountered small to medium-sized forces resisting evil forces.
Zhong Cai would directly kill anyone who could be smashed to death with a hammer from high in the air.
Since Zhong Cai's strength was insufficient to accomplish this, he had Wu Shaogan unleash a rain of arrows to slaughter all the evil cultivators.
If we encounter the heretical Nirvana again... there's no need to say anything. Just have one dragon-armored soldier protect you, and the other three dragon-armored soldiers will descend to surround and attack the heretical Nirvana.
If even the three dragon-armored soldiers cannot completely eliminate the evil Nirvana, then let the one beside them go down as well—after all, the two of them came out with the gourd dwelling. Although they are usually shielded, the shield will definitely be removed when the dragon-armored soldiers are not around, so that the two protectors can observe their situation at any time, and the shield will be removed again after the matter is over.
The vast Hundred Forest Domain was riddled with drafts.
Most of the time, Zhong and Wu searched for their targets in one direction, but they couldn't see the end of the line and didn't know when they would be able to resolve the crisis in the entire Hundred Forest Domain.
Moreover, it seems that encountering the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect had triggered some kind of invisible switch, because on many subsequent occasions when Zhong and Wu were preparing to rescue people, they found that disciples from other major sects were already helping below... So naturally, they didn't need to interfere; they could go to more distant places on their own to rescue more people.
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Before we knew it, almost half a month had passed.
During this period, Zhong and Wu saved many people and completed many tasks, both big and small. All the rewards they received were collected in the same bag, and they planned to count and calculate their gains after the matter was over.
Their fame naturally grew even greater.
If it was previously limited to some alliances, it has now spread much further.
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Shanglin Peak.
This is one of the top powers in the Hundred Forest Domain, and also the power most targeted by the evil forces.
Although they had a treacherous terrain and many defensive measures, and even had three Nirvana Realm experts stationed there, they lost one of their Supreme Elders early on due to the attack from the evil sects... The morale of the entire Shanglin Peak was greatly reduced as a result.
The other two Nirvana cultivators also dared not leave the mountain without permission.
They manipulated the array plates, using only the mountain-protecting array to resist the evil Nirvana cultivators.
Moreover, after their first Nirvana was brutally killed, they had already sent out requests for help to many level-nine forces.
At the same time, they also tightened their defenses, trying their best not to lose their positions while fighting against the evil forces.
However, they didn't know how much longer they could hold on.
...That all happened a long time ago.
Not long ago, the warships of the Temple of War sailed over.
On that warship, ten Nirvana Venerables, ten temple masters in total, came together to sweep away evil spirits.
They entered this place from the south, sweeping away all the evil paths along that route, easily advancing their journey and constantly arriving at this place.
Afterwards, the warship arrived at Shanglin Peak and began its battle with the evil Nirvana sect.
There are more than a dozen heretical Nirvana cultivators besieging the entire Shanglin Peak.
Although no one knows why so many heretical cultivators would come to Shanglin Peak, and their attacks on Shanglin Peak are not particularly forceful, mainly aimed at luring their cultivators in and out.
It seems... they are wary of the defensive formation at Shanglin Peak.
Shanglin Peak was also very cautious, and the situation was at a stalemate when the warships arrived.
They didn't understand why the evil forces hadn't intensified their attacks, but they also knew that with the resources of Shanglin Peak, continuing to deplete their strength would be extremely disadvantageous for them.
The lords of the Temple of War are formidable fighters.
Even though the number of those who had undergone Nirvana through the heretical path was greater than theirs, several of them still died quickly under the attack of the temple masters!
The remaining ones didn't escape either; instead, they used every means to attack the temple masters.
The temple masters were also baffled—logically speaking, these evil people were the most cunning. Shouldn't they have fled as fast as they could after discovering that their temple master was coming? Why were they still fighting for their lives here?
However, the temple lords are least afraid of risking their lives.
Although the heretics were very tenacious, after several days and nights of fierce fighting, the temple masters finally managed to kill them all.
The body was quickly disposed of.
Only one person was left alive.
They were prepared to interrogate them about why they were so obsessed with Lin Feng.
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The evil path wasn't very tight-lipped. Before the righteous path could use too many methods, he seemed to realize that the situation was hopeless, so he quickly explained the reason for his persistence this time.
It turns out they were all subordinates of a powerful and unorthodox master, and they came here specifically to ascend Lin Peak.
Essentially, it's a case of taking advantage of a chaotic situation.
Other heretical sects might be vying for that heaven-reaching treasure, but this group of heretics is after the protective treasure of Shanglin Peak.
Yes, it wasn't a formation, but a rare and precious treasure.
This treasure possesses the ability to withstand lightning tribulations.
The evil cultivators cultivate in a rather wicked way and are often very afraid of tribulations. Therefore, before each tribulation, they try to seize as many tribulation-crossing treasures as possible. In the past, they could not risk causing a war between good and evil to slaughter Shanglin Peak, but this time is a good opportunity.
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