Chapter 558 - 465: Counterattack

Chapter 558: Chapter 465: Counterattack

Facing Master Fengfeng’s final curse of life, Lu Qian just shook his head.

Randomly spitting nonsense is meaningless, you can wait in the Nine Netherworld for a millennium or more.

He stepped forward directly, waved his hand, and collected Master Fengfeng’s corpse. Master Lingyin’s corpse had already been collected by the disciples who cleaned the battlefield, so now, the personal treasures of these two masters also fell to the Yunshan Sect.

Master Cangfeng’s expression remained unchanged, saying nothing. Ye Xiao furrowed her pretty brows. In her heart, she believed she was entitled to a share of Master Fengfeng’s spoils. But just as she was about to speak, she caught Master Cangfeng’s gaze and refrained from speaking out.

Lu Qian turned around, looking at the disciples gathered in a circle, and at the devastated, almost ruined Lingsha City.

The rising sun shone brilliantly, yet a few stars still lingered in the sky, along with a crescent moon. It was time for the great sun to rise and sweep away the remaining stars and morning moon.

"Two Golden Core Masters have been slain, we are victorious!" Lu Qian raised his arm and shouted, and the cultivators of the Shuangye Alliance erupted into enthusiastic cheers. The results of this battle could only be described as incredible; the Shuangye Alliance, at an absolute disadvantage, had won and left two exalted Golden Core Masters permanently on this battlefield.

"Most importantly, Elder Guh successfully crossed the Celestial Tribulation. From now on, our Yunshan Sect is a Golden Core Sect!"

The thunderous cheering seemed endless, as everyone knew the weight of the term "Golden Core."

Stepping on the heads of the defeated, a new overlord in the county was born!

In terms of gains, resources, talents, Spirit Seeds, and prestige, in every aspect, the Yunshan Sect would embark on a new path of development and enter a brand new world.

Only a few elders from the Yunshan Sect were aware that Guh Niqiang’s ten-year promise still had a little over eight months left, and upon its expiration, she would return to the Danxia Sect.

Lu Qian had his own plans for this matter. The banner of a Golden Core Sect would not be taken down.

The Yunshan Sect would form a stable triangular alliance with the Mingyu Sword Sect and the Huanggen Sect, establishing its name in the northwest of Cangzhou and even wider northern Cangzhou.

Even though there was much dissatisfaction with Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao due to their delayed rescue, their strength would still be required in the future. Their allowing Lu Qian to take Master Fengfeng’s corpse without contest was a sign of goodwill. It was believed that Yunshan Sect and the Shuangye Alliance would receive ample compensation in the distribution of war spoils.

In any case, Guh Niqiang was still the Golden Core Master of Yunshan Sect!

"But this battle is not over yet." As the cheering subsided, Lu Qian’s voice deepened, "If it was only the Xuanguang Sect’s invasion, we could withstand it. Today’s heavy losses are due to the Sanshan County Liyuan Sect allying with the Xuanguang Sect in a large-scale invasion!"

"Now the enemy in Sanshan County has been mostly wiped out, with all eight Foundation Establishment cultivators slain, and the Old Thief Cang Jing barely escaping in panic!"

"The forces of the Liyuan Sect have waned to their lowest, while our side has newly confirmed its Golden Core, and our morale is high—it is now time for revenge!"

Upon hearing the word "revenge," the disciples were stirred with excitement, invigorated, and disregarded their exhaustion, shouting loudly and angrily requesting battle.

This fight had cost many fellow disciples their lives, which was deeply saddening, but now our sect had emerged with a Golden Core and should take advantage of this victory to reclaim tenfold or a hundredfold from the enemy!

Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao exchanged a surprised glance, gaining new respect for Lu Qian’s decisiveness.

The plan is in motion so quickly, aiming to expand the victory already?

"To eliminate the enemy, speed is essential; delay will lead to complications." Lu Qian shouted loudly, "Disciples who have not been injured or are not hindered in battle, recover on the spot, I give you only an hour!"

"Disciples with minor injuries need to endure a little longer, temporarily organizing into ten-person teams to begin operations. The tasks of tallying battle losses, gathering the severely wounded, clearing remaining enemies, and collecting war spoils are entrusted to you. Zheng Duan, you are in charge of this!"

"All severely injured disciples gather in the square for unified healing and settlement. Wu Yan, quickly lead the non-combat cultivators out of the refuge, organize them to prepare for logistics support, particularly directing physicians to do their utmost in treating the wounded."

Wu Yan understood this meant she would be staying behind in Lingsha City, not participating in the subsequent offensive. As the Sect Leader’s Disciple, it was her duty; she promptly responded affirmatively.

"Xiao Tianci, in my absence, you will lead the city’s defense."

Xiao Tianci was slightly taken aback, then promptly accepted the order with a cupped fist salute.

"Sect Leader Liuu," Lu Qian’s tone became more courteous, "for your assistance in this rescue, you will be richly rewarded. We are about to attack enemy territory, and the forces stationed at Lingsha City are insufficient, so please lend a helping hand."

Liuu Muchi agreed repeatedly, his face creasing into wrinkles of a smile.

This was truly a wise bet! Initially, he thought he was just playing a crucial part in helping Yunshan Sect fend off strong foes, but unexpectedly, right before his eyes, their sect’s Guh Niqiang had successfully crossed the tribulation, attaining the Golden Core!

From now on, the Xianyou Sect would embark on a bright path.

At this moment, a figure stepped forward from the crowd, gritting his teeth as he said, "Sect Leader Lu, please let me accompany you. I want to kill the enemy and avenge!"

It was Yinn Hongbo.

Recalling the crucial role he played in this battle and the voluntary sacrifice of Zhuang Qing, as well as the previously agreed favorable conditions, Lu Qian nodded, "Sect Leader Yinn—"

"I no longer bear the surname Yinn. From now on, my name is Zhuang Hui!" The former Yinn Hongbo, now Zhuang Hui, said, his eyes bloodshot, fists clenched tightly.