Chapter 519 - 449: As Precarious as a Stack of Eggs

Chapter 519: Chapter 449: As Precarious as a Stack of Eggs

Sanshan County has launched an attack!

In an instant, everyone in the hall was filled with fear. Lu Qian clenched his fist; the worst outcome had come to pass.

So far, the strategy of the Xuanguang Sect has become very clear. Master Fengfeng had been silent for so long, finally laying down a terrifying killing trap!

On one hand, he allied with Dongping and Huaiyou counties, jointly dispatching troops to Liangxiang County. Not only did the combined forces of the three Golden Cores pin down the powerful Mingyu Sword Sect in Liangxiang County, but they might also seize the opportunity to carve out a piece of land from Liangxiang County.

On the other hand, he aligned with the Liyuan Sect of Sanshan County, proactively amending the contract, abandoning the sovereignty of Golden Dawn Peak and Lingsha City, and inviting the Liyuan Sect to jointly attack Lingsha City.

It is evident that after several battles, Master Fengfeng’s hatred for Lu Qian and the Yunshan Sect, as well as the Shuangye Alliance, has surpassed his desire for Golden Dawn Peak and Lingsha City. Even if it means abandoning those two places, he is determined to kill Lu Qian and annihilate the Yunshan Sect!

From the south came the attack led by Xu Chengyun, the sect leader of the Xuanguang Sect, along with Elders Wangg Hao, Ning Songzhi, and Wen Luhuan, commanding ten floating battleships and four to five hundred Qi Cultivation elites.

From the north came the attack led by Master Cang Jing, leading eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, five floating battleships, and two to three hundred Qi Cultivation elites.

The Xuanguang Sect provided the main battle forces, while the Liyuan Sect provided high-level forces. Together, they surrounded Lingsha City from the north and south, putting it in extreme danger.

The strategy was ingeniously vicious, and Lu Qian felt a chill down his spine.

Everyone in the hall looked at each other, their faces filled with panic. Zhou Chao forced a smile and said, "It’s not that desperate. If the enemy only has one Golden Core, Lingsha City is protected by the Ten Extremes Ten Directions Grand Array. If the Alliance Leader and other experts team up to fight the three, and we all fight for our lives, we can withstand for a time until reinforcements arrive."

Is there really only one Golden Core?

Lu Qian suddenly stood up, "Lin Le, what is the distance between the north and south enemy forces?"

"Sect Leader, the Xuanguang Sect’s forces are less than two hundred miles from Golden Dawn Peak and six hundred miles from Lingsha City. And the Sanshan County army has just departed from Minglong Mountain, also about six hundred miles away!"

Sanshan County, known as "Sanshan," is named for the three magnificent mountains within its territory. All three mountains have high-level spiritual veins and are currently all under the control of the Liyuan Sect.

Yanghua Mountain, where the Liyuan Sect’s mountain gate is located, has a fourth-level low-tier spiritual vein. Qionghua Mountain has a third-level high-tier spiritual vein. Minglong Mountain has a third-level high-tier spiritual vein. The closest to Lingsha City is Minglong Mountain, six hundred miles away.

Both sides being six hundred miles apart, is it a coincidence?

Just then, a new message was delivered to Lin Le. He quickly glanced over it, his eyes widening.

"Sect Leader, Fucang Mountain, the Spirit Talisman Sect has also dispatched troops! Two Foundation Establishments, one floating battleship, coming towards Lingsha City!"

"It’s also about six hundred miles!"

At that moment, everyone’s hearts turned cold, nearly forgetting the Spirit Talisman Sect, which had defected to the Liyuan Sect and was stationed at Fucang Mountain. Now, they too have brazenly dispatched forces.

"Zhuang Qing..." Lu Qian murmured, realizing that all three forces being six hundred miles away was no coincidence. They deliberately maintained a parallel advance to prevent his forces from launching a sneak attack using distance and timing advantages to maneuver!

Lu Qian quickly asked, "Are any of the enemy’s Golden Cores or Foundation Establishments advancing rapidly apart from the main force?"

Lu Qian still held onto a glimmer of hope. If the enemy, in order to speed up, had separated from the main force and sent their Golden Cores and Foundation Establishments ahead, he would unhesitatingly join forces with Wu Yan to intercept and use the Primordial Pearl to exterminate them.

But Lin Le received a few more transmissions and shook his head with a bitter expression, "No, both sides’ Golden Cores and Foundation Establishments remain with the Qi Cultivation forces, advancing very cautiously."

Lu Qian felt increasingly heavy-hearted, feeling a sense of urgency he hadn’t experienced in a long time. It seemed his battle tactics since his debut had been mostly figured out by the enemy.

There are so many heroes under the heavens, none to be underestimated!

The atmosphere in the hall was as cold as ice, and Lu Qian gritted his teeth as he walked out, "There is one thing I must clarify; I need to personally go and test whether there is a chance to break the enemy."

"You all guard the doors well. After the retreat of Golden Dawn Peak and Liuhua Valley, swiftly complete the combat order preparation, and escort all Spirit Seeds and non-combat cultivators into the sanctuary."

"Junior Brother!" Jiang Qingfeng exclaimed, "How can you risk yourself personally?"

Lu Qian replied resolutely, "I’m the only one who can do this. Rest assured, Senior Sister, I’m merely probing and will definitely return in time."

He turned his head sincerely to Shen Jialuo, "Fairy Shen, you’ve heard everything just now. The situation is extremely urgent. Please request Fairy Ye to come to our aid swiftly! Only by combining her strength with our sect’s Golden Core Grand Array, do we have a chance of fending off the enemy’s attack!"

All three enemy forces chose to advance as large troops, moving with the speed of floating battleships and Qi Cultivators, covering two hundred miles each hour. Thus, there are still three hours until their encirclement of Lingsha City.

Huanggen Sect is over four thousand miles away from this location. If Ye Xiao sets out immediately, she can arrive in two hours to temporarily hold Lingsha City. As for the other Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivators of the Huanggen Sect, let them come slowly.

Shen Jialuo nodded; she had been residing in Lingsha City for over a month and had grown fond of its vibrant life. Lu Qian and others treated her with great respect and courtesy, never holding back in exchanges and teachings. Now was naturally the time to repay them.

Her master had often mentioned the life-saving grace owed to Sect Leader Lu. Surely, aid would come swiftly now.

Thus, she confidently said, "Rest assured, Sect Leader Lu, I will request my master to come immediately."

Lu Qian wasted no time, transforming into an escape light and heading south. He had already contacted Wang Yu and Wu Yan through the Thousand-Mile Mirror, instructing Wang Yu to return to guard Lingsha City, while Wu Yan was to unite with him directly.