bookbashuk Chapter 369 Turning Point
Chapter 369 Turning Point
"what?"
"A teleportation array?"
The shocking news that Chiyang Prefecture had acquired a teleportation array leading to the heart of Wu Kingdom was not the one who was the Golden Core cultivator surnamed Tang, but Wei Yun, whose face had turned pale!
As a Nascent Soul sect, how could the Fire Cloud Sect not feel apprehensive when this thing suddenly appeared in its own backyard without the sect's knowledge?
How can I allow someone else to sleep soundly beside my bed!
If the Blazing Sun Palace has any ulterior motives, it can mobilize the entire sect's strength at any time to launch an attack from its heartland without the sect's knowledge via the teleportation array.
Being caught off guard could cause heavy casualties to the sect in a short period of time.
The possibility of wiping out an entire family is not out of the question...
Shock, confusion, and anger swirled across the face of the one-armed old man, his back already soaked with cold sweat...
One can imagine the expressions of the other Golden Core cultivators and even the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Fire Cloud Sect upon hearing this; they must have been just as fascinating.
After a long silence, Wei Yun's myriad emotions coalesced into a bitter laugh:
"Your Majesty has kept this from us for so long!"
Yes, now that they are coming to help us without reservation, how can we criticize them to their face?
I had no choice but to swallow my pride and bear it.
"Please forgive me, senior. This formation was discovered by one of our elders a hundred years ago by chance. Although we intended to keep it a secret, our sect has never had any designs on your sect. Otherwise, we would not have remained inactive for a hundred years."
Ye Xunwei replied, "Our sect deliberately exposed the teleportation array this time in order to rush to your sect's aid as soon as possible; otherwise, we would not have been able to arrive in such a short time."
"However, please rest assured, my ancestor said that the teleportation array will be destroyed after the chaos ends, to put your mind at ease. This matter will be conveyed to your sect by True Monarch Bai Yan."
His words were very well said, which was equivalent to giving the Fire Cloud Sect a reassurance. Wei Yun was speechless after hearing them.
Yes.
Without this teleportation array, they would probably be dead by now. What's worse, after the important places like Fire Locust Mountain were destroyed, demonic beasts and demonic cultivators rushed straight into the heartland, and the Fire Cloud Sect would probably not escape the fate of the Purple Nether Sect.
Furthermore, he was quite convinced by the explanation from Chiyang Prefecture, since there had indeed been no major problems in the sect's heartland over the past century.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, I was wrong to judge you by my own petty standards. Please forgive me."
Wei Yun smiled obsequiously, "We will never forget the righteousness of your sect. It must have cost a great deal of money for so many cultivators to come to our Fire Cloud Sect via the teleportation array. You have truly gone to great lengths..."
"You're too kind, senior. It's all just to resist the demons and evil cultivators!" Ye Xunwei replied.
Zhang Lingyu, who was standing to the side, smiled but did not say anything after hearing this.
The Zhao and Wu kingdoms are neighboring countries with a short teleportation distance, so they do not need rare items like top-grade spirit stones.
However, the cost of supplying so many cultivators with mid-grade and high-grade spirit stones is quite substantial.
While the six sects of Zhao can certainly afford it, this expense will definitely be borne by the Huoyun Sect.
There was nothing they could do. Zhao Guo saved the Huoyun Sect from annihilation by supporting the crumbling edifice of the empire. So what if they harbored resentment because the Chiyang Mansion concealed the teleportation array?
They must repay such a great debt of gratitude.
At this moment, True Monarch Bai Yan has most likely already reunited with the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Fire Cloud Sect and is discussing compensation...
Regarding the teleportation array...
No matter what perspective Zhang Lingyu takes, he can understand the actions and feelings of both families.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Zhang Yuanhua introduced Zhang Lingyu to Wei Yun and the Golden Core cultivator surnamed Tang: "Fellow Daoists,
This is Zhang Lingyu, the prodigy of my clan whom I mentioned to you before!
"I've often heard Fellow Daoist Zhang mention you over the past month, and seeing you today, I can confirm you truly possess extraordinary talent!"
"Yes, if it weren't for Young Friend Zhang arriving in time, Fellow Daoist Tang and I would probably have perished at the hands of the Demon King."
Tang Jindan and Wei Yun quickly bowed and expressed their gratitude, showing no airs of seniority just because the other party was a junior...
Just now, Zhang Lingyu suppressed the Tiger Cloud Demon King with the Golden Binding Ring as soon as he appeared, drove away the Crimson Eye Demon King, and even exchanged a few blows with the White Prison Demon King. After several battles, apart from exhausting his magic power, he was almost unharmed.
In the world of cultivation, strength ultimately prevails...
"You two are too kind. You've helped my great-grandfather a lot, so it's just a matter of returning the favor," Zhang Lingyu said modestly.
"Lingyu, the crisis at Fire Locust Mountain has been resolved. I wonder what your next steps are..." After exchanging pleasantries, the topic returned to the main point, and Zhang Yuanhua asked with considerable concern.
As the leader, Master Shuoyue naturally had the right to answer this question.
He replied:
"Besides us, the other fellow Daoists who came to our aid have all gone to support other places. Just now, the jade talismans responded one by one, so the Demon King and the Golden Core demon cultivators must have led their troops to temporarily withdraw."
"With True Monarch Bai Yan in charge, Wu Kingdom currently has one more Nascent Soul cultivator than the enemy, and the number of Golden Core cultivators is relatively equal. According to True Monarch's instructions, we will organize a counterattack soon. Before that, we will be stationed at Fire Locust Mountain, awaiting orders!"
"Very good!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Yun's face flushed red, and his body trembled.
The addition of another Nascent Soul cultivator can indeed bring about a dramatic change in the situation!
Since the start of the war, they have been forced to defend passively and suffer repeated defeats. Now, they can not only relieve the sect's crisis, but also drive the demon race and demonic cultivators back to the border in one fell swoop, and take the opportunity to reclaim half of the Wu Kingdom's territory.
Once the Wu Kingdom's affairs are resolved, all troops can go to the northern part of Zhao Kingdom to provide support. At that time, this great chaos will be coming to an end!
"Is this person... a little too excited?" Looking at Wei Yun's smiling face, Zhang Lingyu couldn't help but smile wryly.
While Wu's recapture of the territory could indeed turn their disadvantage into an advantage, one person cannot be overlooked.
The Lord of Heaven and Evil.
As long as this person lives, the demon race and the Chu Kingdom will not be considered defeated. However, if he were to act ruthlessly and kill one or two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Six Sects and the Yue Kingdom, the situation would deteriorate again, and might even spiral out of control.
Of course, this is under the condition that no one comes to the rescue.
Using the intelligence system, Zhang Lingyu learned a piece of information known only to the top leaders of the six sects.
That is, the Zhao and Yue states have made considerable progress in negotiating aid with the six states of Dongyun. They have started to increase their rewards and have begun to win over a certain sect.
Xuanyue Sect.
This sect is quite powerful among the six kingdoms of Dongyun. It has two Nascent Soul cultivators, and the oldest of them has reached the point where he has one foot in the Nascent Soul stage!
If this person makes a move, even the Heavenly Demon Lord will suffer a great loss.
However, Zhao Guo seemed afraid that the Heavenly Demon Lord would escape from his grasp again. In addition to persuading the half-step Nascent Soul cultivator from the Xuan Yue Sect, he also sought the help of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
If the three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were to act together, even if the Heavenly Demon Lord didn't die, he would have little chance of posing a threat for the next few hundred years, or even until his death.
Things have made great progress. With just a little more leverage, these two will be able to set off to provide support!
"A turning point...is coming soon."
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