Chapter 521 - 49: Danger as Precarious as a Stack of Eggs (Part 3)

Chapter 521: Chapter 49: Danger as Precarious as a Stack of Eggs (Part 3)

"Under normal circumstances, we would naturally want to draw in the Yunshan Sect and stand equal with the Mingyu Sword Sect to maintain independence. But if we can only choose one ally between the two, we would naturally choose the Mingyu Sword Sect!"

Never had Shen Jialuo expected that this would be the master’s response. His heart sank instantly, recalling his earlier confidence, feeling immeasurable shame and turmoil within.

"Also, let Lu Qian know that if he cannot withstand it, he should retreat to Tieyuan. I will warmly welcome him, and from then on, his status will only be beneath mine."

Listening in a daze, Shen Jialuo couldn’t help but ask: "Master, what if Sect Leader Lu is determined not to retreat? Didn’t you say that he once saved you?"

"Then let him wait. After I have assisted Master Cangfeng, I will naturally go to aid him."

"Use your discretion. If things go awry, retreat early. I sent you to learn and improve, not to risk your life."

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On the other side, even without its master’s control, the escape speed of the Primordial Pearl surpassed that of a Golden Core. In just a moment, it could already see the main forces of the Xuanguang Sect approaching from the north.

Maintaining a distance of dozens of miles, the Primordial Pearl concealed its form as Lu Qian sat cross-legged, spiritual power surging as a secret technique was instantly manifested.

He saw clouds and mist swirling in front of him, suddenly gathering inward, and another identical Lu Qian appeared before him. With a flash of light, it dashed toward the enemy troops.

Watching from the side, Wu Yan was stunned. Such speed! It could already rival a Golden Core Master!

It turned out that Lu Qian’s "Wind Shadow Cloud Body" had advanced from the first stage, "Cloud Body," to the second stage, "Wind Shadow." The Cloud Incarnation’s escape speed was astounding, like a swift wind and shadow, capable of penetrating walls and earth, passing through various obstacles. It was truly an incomparable tool for gathering enemy intelligence and probing their illusion and reality.

But this incarnation had no combat power, and its range was limited, at most a hundred miles from the main body.

That’s why Lu Qian needed to advance to this position to use the Cloud Incarnation.

A flash of light passed by, and under the shocked eyes of several Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Xuanguang Sect, a figure instantly appeared before them, directly merging into the deck of a floating battleship.

Was that just now, Lu Qian?

In another flash, the incarnation had traversed from one floating battleship to another, and the entire team finally reacted. Four Foundation Establishment cultivators released a massive spiritual pressure, and the Qi Cultivation Elites raised their magical artifacts, causing waves of spiritual light to flicker.

Xu Chengyun was both shocked and furious, shouting, "Kill Lu Qian!"

But Lu Qian was like a wisp of clear wind, or an invisible mist, able to shuttle back and forth between floating battleships, treating all obstacles as if they were air. How could these cultivators possibly catch up?

Finally, as Lu Qian entered the fifth floating battleship, a terrifying feeling of dread surged up in his heart as a cultivator gave a soft hum, and a horrifying spiritual pressure soared into the sky!

Lu Qian’s Cloud Incarnation instantly dissipated, and at the same time, Lu Qian’s main body opened his eyes.

Indeed, hidden within this team was a Golden Core Master!

This was the Golden Core combat power that Master Fengfeng had brought in, hiding within the floating battleships intending to catch the Yunshan Sect off guard.

Lu Qian risked himself to confirm this matter. Now that he truly detected the Golden Core, all the worst assumptions had become reality. An icy, bone-chilling coldness rose from the tailbone, gradually engulfing Lu Qian.

The forces besieging Lingsha City included two Golden Cores, fourteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, sixteen floating battleships, and nearly eight hundred Qi Cultivation Elites!

Could the Yunshan Sect and Shuangye Alliance still hold on?

Lu Qian clenched his teeth, making every effort to remain calm. There was still a chance; as long as Ye Xiao arrived, relying on the grand array for a full defense, there was still a possibility to hold out until Master Cangfeng arrived.

Now, he needed to try again to see if there was a breakthrough point.

So, under the shocked gazes of the Xuanguang Sect members, the recently dissipated Lu Qian appeared in the distance again, taking a spin with Wu Yan before flying towards Lingsha City.

Wang Hao instinctively shouted, "Chase!"