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Xu Feng suddenly made this request, which surprised Qiu Wuling. Although to outsiders, Xu Feng appeared to be a pawn of the New Moon Sect placed in the Otherworldly Secret Realm, in reality, aside from the last time when Xu Feng had to claim to be a disciple of the New Moon Sect due to circumstances, he had not made any other statements.
It was well known among the higher-ups of the New Moon Sect that Xu Feng was unwilling to join them again. When the New Moon Sect pursued Xu Feng on Wuhua Island, they helped him evade one attack but could not eliminate his prejudice against the sect.
Now, Xu Feng unexpectedly took the initiative to request to represent the New Moon Sect in battle.
"Are you doing this to prevent Cai Shujun from taking risks or do you want to contribute to the New Moon Sect?" Qiu Wuling asked. "The fact that you came here to inform me about the Nine Dragon Pool is already commendable; you need not participate in the matters concerning the Nine Dragon Pool."
"I..."
"Moreover, I have no intention of letting Cai Shujun participate either. Look at our New Moon Sect; we have been established for thousands of years, and having ten Golden Core Cultivators is not a problem. There is no need for Cai Shujun to take risks." Qiu Wuling continued, "If you have confidence in yourself, I can offer you a spot in the New Moon Sect. Would you like to go?"
Xu Feng replied without hesitation, "I am willing."
This response was expected. Qiu Wuling said, "I will arrange this matter. For now, you can cultivate here with me. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
"Thank you, Senior." Xu Feng understood that Qiu Wuling intended to guide him.
In the following days, Xu Feng cultivated at the Spiritual Eye on Xiyue Peak. The Spiritual Eye emitted rich and pure Spiritual Energy. As Xu Feng operated his Five-Element Golden Core, he absorbed the Spiritual Energy from the Spiritual Eye at an astonishing rate—four to five times stronger than an average cultivator.
Over several days, the Spiritual Energy in the forest visibly gathered around Xu Feng, being absorbed into his body bit by bit, rapidly increasing his cultivation level.
The Spiritual Eye was located at the mouth of a major Spiritual Vein; its continuous flow of Spiritual Energy was immeasurable. Cultivating here for just a minute was equivalent to consuming a super elixir. No wonder Cai Shujun advanced to Golden Core before turning thirty; it turned out there was such a treasure of a location. It was nearly impossible for ordinary loose cultivators to receive such treatment.
The major Spiritual Veins in Liuxiang Kingdom were all occupied by the Six Major Sects. For some sects, finding even a few Spiritual Veins was considered a great fortune, and once found, they had to keep it secret as it could be snatched away by other sects at any moment.
For giants like Wuhua Island, besides occupying this spiritual land, they must also have other profitable ventures elsewhere. For loose cultivators wanting to achieve something significant, the best shortcut was to break through and join a Major Sect; mingling within a Major Sect was far better than wandering alone outside as a ghost.
Of course, there are those who enjoy being "lonely spirits," and they have achieved quite a bit, such as Jin Liaoyuan.
Xu Feng was inhaling deeply in the forest, causing Qiu Wuling to feel alarmed. This speed was twice as fast as Cai Shujun's, no wonder he could dominate the competition and become a top figure among his peers in the past decade.
The changes at Xiyue Peak's Spiritual Eye also caught the attention of another expert from the New Moon Sect.
By the flowering plants in Cold Fragrance Courtyard, Thirteenth Aunt paused her pruning and murmured, "Five Elements Cultivation, not bad. The Liuxiang Kingdom hasn't seen a High-Level Cultivator of Five Elements Cultivation for nearly a thousand years; I truly look forward to it."
She was Qiu Shisan, the last remaining Grand Elder of the New Moon Sect.
For five consecutive days, Xu Feng practiced the Five Element Cultivation Method within the Spiritual Eye, continuously improving his cultivation level. During these five days, the leaders and Grand Elders of the Ten Factions finally gathered.
The New Moon Sect temporarily constructed dozens of houses to accommodate the arriving cultivators. After discussions among the ten sect leaders, the Dragon-Slaying Army was ultimately formed. Due to their slightly weaker strength, Black Wind Stronghold, Eighteen Linked Forts, Eight Directions Cave, and the last to arrive, Five Elements Sect, made corresponding adjustments in personnel.
The ten members from the Six Major Sects consisted of three Late Stage Golden Core cultivators, five Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivators, and two Early Stage Golden Core cultivators. The other four factions had one Late Stage Golden Core cultivator, five Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivators, and four Early Stage Golden Core cultivators. Ultimately, the composition of the Dragon-Slaying team included two Late Stage members, five Mid-Stage members, and three Early Stage members.
As expected, Xu Feng joined the team under the banner of New Moon Sect, while the newly promoted Cai Shujun and Hua Du were both absent.
When the names were announced, Xu Feng's name caused quite a stir. Several Golden Core Stage cultivators who had participated in encircling Xu Feng in the mist were taken aback; his progress in cultivation was astonishing. Just ten years ago he was at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, and now he had leaped to become a Golden Core Cultivator. At this rate, in just a few years he would be far beyond their reach; how would they deal with him when he came looking for revenge?
Ironically, one of Xu Feng's old acquaintances was also in his group: Wang Zhen from Wuhua Island, who had once crushed Xu Feng's sword energy outside Beast City.
Ten years had passed, and Wang Zhen remained at Early Stage of Golden Core. The Xu Feng who had once been beaten to the point of vomiting blood had now also advanced to Golden Core level and gained strength to contend with him.
In the group, Xu Feng smiled lightly at Wang Zhen; all past grievances seemed to dissolve in that smile.
The leaders of various sects were meeting at the New Moon Sect, but the ten Grand Elders did not make an appearance. These ten individuals were the backbone of Liuxiang Kingdom and served as the nuclear weapon against Nine Dragon Pool. It was precisely because of their presence that Nine Dragon Pool dared not act recklessly.
Among the ten Grand Elders, six elders from the Six Major Sects were all Yuan Ying Cultivators, while the other four sects also had Peak of Golden Core cultivators who could break through at any moment. With these ten against the three from Nine Dragon Pool, even if they couldn't win, they would certainly not lose.
One person from the group was chosen as the team leader; Xu Feng's team leader was Yang Buyao, a Late Golden Core Cultivator from Star River Sword Sect.
The mountain gate of New Moon Sect had gathered hundreds of High-Level Cultivators from various sects. The leaders of the Ten Factions were all prominent figures ranked among the top in this generation's Liuxiang Hero List. Apart from Feng Xing from Five Elements Sect, Hua Guinian from Wuhua Island, and Half-Dead Bao from Black Wind Stronghold, the other seven were all among the top ten on the Hero List.
"It's a pity Jin Liaoyuan didn't come," someone suddenly remarked. Hua Guinian remained unfazed, stepping lightly and crushing a stone beneath his foot.
The ten-member group was soon assigned to their designated positions. Wan Jian Sect was the easternmost sect, adjacent to Beast Wasteland. To travel from Wan Jian Sect to the Major Sects, one would inevitably have to pass through Xian City’s passageway. About five hundred miles away along this passage, an elder from Five Elements Sect was stationed there with twenty disciples.
The twenty disciples formed ten Shadow Capture Formations, lined up in a row spanning a thousand miles. The Shadow Capture Formation was designed to sense the aura of cultivators; as long as a Golden Core or higher cultivator appeared within two hundred miles, it would be detected by the formation. Given the current circumstances, any Golden Core Cultivator that appeared was likely to be from Nine Dragon Pool.
Each ten-member group guarded one Shadow Capture Formation, responsible for a two-hundred-mile area, ready to capture any intruders on-site.
Xu Feng stood beside one of the Shadow Capture Formations. The disciples of Five Elements Sect had ways to communicate with each other; if any side detected double the number of Nine Dragon Pool cultivators, they would request support.
Nine Dragon Pool only had about thirty members and could not send too many out—estimated not to exceed twenty—so they prepared a Dragon Slayer Team of one hundred people. This one hundred represented nearly all their strength since their main force needed to remain at New Moon Sect to guard their own territory.
Nine Dragon Pool had occupied Wan Jian Sect for half a month now; if they were going to take action, it would likely be within these few days.
However, during the ambush, no one appeared at first.
Then again, still no sign of anyone passing through. Wang Zhen began to yawn out of boredom.
Third, there was still no one. The disciples guarding the formation of the Five Elements Sect began to check the array to see if there was a problem with it.
Fourth, news finally arrived. A severely injured Sixth-Level Monster unexpectedly appeared in the sensing area of the Shadow Capture Formation... yet still no one was around.
The fifth morning felt particularly quiet; not even a scavenging wild dog could be seen, and the birds in the trees had stopped chirping.
The team leader, Yang Buyao, wore a serious expression, as if sensing something. Wang Zhen also woke up, fully alert now. He sniffed the air and turned to look at Yang Buyao. The two exchanged a nod, and Wang Zhen said, "That's right, this smell definitely indicates someone has farted."
"Pfft!" Everyone burst into laughter.
After a round of laughter, the spirit power bell of the Capture Spirit Formation gently chimed. A disciple from the Five Elements Sect whispered, "They're here, two Golden Core Stage cultivators."
Just as the sound of the bell stopped, two figures appeared about a hundred meters away from the ten people.
"That was fast!" Yang Buyao felt a slight shock. From their attire, it was clear that they were cultivators from the Nine Dragon Pool—one at Late Stage of Golden Core and one at Golden Core Mid-Stage.
The two also noticed Xu Feng and the others but ignored them completely as they walked over, mocking as they approached. "Sure enough, a bunch of useless people are waiting for us here. Brother Zhou Zhuan is truly insightful; Wu Yuchun admires him greatly."
Wu Yuchun, at Golden Core Mid-Stage, continued to flatter Zhou Zhuan at Late Stage of Golden Core.
"Be careful; you’re sailing on a Ten Thousand Years ship. They must have come prepared, just waiting for us to fall into their trap," Zhou Zhuan said in a condescending tone while lecturing Wu Yuchun. However, his expression remained unusually relaxed.
Although they were talking a hundred meters away, everyone could hear them clearly.
This is bad; they already knew we were waiting for them and still chose to appear. They must be confident in their preparations. This battle is likely to be perilous; others' ambush points are probably in similar situations.
As everyone pondered, Zhou Zhuan and Wu Yuchun had already approached within twenty meters. The two stopped, and Wu Yuchun glanced at the Shadow Capture Formation embedded with spirit stones, laughing, "With this broken piece of junk, do they think they can keep us here?"
Zhou Zhuan slapped him on the head and said, "This is a sensing formation, not something meant for fighting. You’re so ignorant and yet you still don’t believe it." Wu Yuchun repeatedly agreed.
The disciples of the Five Elements Sect trembled like leaves in the wind; their opponents were too formidable. This group of ten completely disregarded them, as if they could wipe out Xu Feng and the others with a mere wave of their hands.
Yang Buyao remained silent, gripping the Superior Spirit Sword tightly in her hand.
Wang Zhen had been arrogant on Wuhua Island for too long, but he didn’t care about that now. He shouted loudly, "Get down on the ground and hug your heads; I’ll spare you... ah!"
Before he could finish his sentence, a powerful force swept toward him. Although Wang Zhen managed to dodge in time, his hairpin was knocked off, causing his hair to fly wildly. He could no longer pretend to be brave and screamed as he stumbled backward.
In just one move, Wang Zhen, at the Early Stage of Golden Core, was sent into a panic. Yang Buyao believed she could achieve a similar effect but knew she could never be as effortless as Zhou Zhuan.
Realizing it was futile to hesitate any longer, Yang Buyao moved her spirit sword and commanded, "Kill!"
The ten had already practiced together; upon hearing her command, they all launched their attacks simultaneously.
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