Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation-Chapter 240 - 107: Falu Alliance (Part 2)
It's also known that those behind are all trying to take advantage, coveting the Life Extension Technique and Core Formation Holy Pill.
In fact, his goal has always been to rescue his sworn brother Liu Jingchun. However, at this point, he also realized he was being used by that mysterious person.
Now with great forces pressing, he is caught in the fire, becoming a pawn on the chessboard.
If he doesn't stand up as the leader, he might never see Liu Jingchun again in his lifetime, unable to truly understand what happened back then, and ultimately die with regrets.
And in doing so, he is destined for a less than favorable outcome.
Sure enough, three days after coming here, the Liu Family activated their Clan Protection Array. Besides some meaningless verbal explanations, there was no intention to release Liu Jingchun.
"If that's the case, don't blame me then."
Finally, three days later, Qin Henian struck the first blow at the Liu Family.
Boom~
With the power of the Fake Pill unleashed in one stroke, the Liu Family's grand array erupted with a great roar, stunning all before the array with dust everywhere.
Yet the Liu Family remained huddled within the array, with no means of counterattack.
"Seek justice for Master Qin and Elder Liu, charge!"
"Master Qin, we'll support you."
"Master Qin, noble and righteous, a model for us, attack!"
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Thus, those in the rear with intentions no longer awaited.
It's worth mentioning that the ruins of Great Marsh Mountain revived six years later, having evolved from the initial scramble into a defensive battle.
All eighteen Spirit Veins have been occupied, and unless there are accidents, these eighteen forces will essentially become the first owners of these veins.
Because of this, many cultivators who didn't gain from the mountains redirected their anger to the Liu Family.
However, after a full seven days, the Liu Family's Clan Protection Array not only remained unbroken but shone ever brighter.
Just like Liu Changgeng and a few discussed, a group of rabble with no ability to find the array's weak points, unable to strike together, finds it nearly impossible to breach the Liu Family's Ring Array.
And what bothers those attacking the Liu Family the most is their large Spirit-Gathering Array inside, nearly absorbing all Spiritual Qi outside the array, making it hard for those outside to continue to battle without replenishment.
Most haven't given their all, too many are just going through the motions.
And many cultivators in Cangyun State are wary of the Liu Family's revenge, observing from the sidelines.
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This day, Li Ji'an activated an Illusionary Spirit Talisman at Spirit Peak.
A phantom figure appeared in the Alchemy Room, with an aura identical to Li Ji'an.
Then, he took Xiaoqiao and quietly slipped out of Spirit Peak, heading toward the Liu Family.
A month later, in the Biluo Marketplace within the Liu Family region, a gray-clad old man entered leisurely with a young junior.
Compared to what he saw more than twenty years ago when sending Chen Qingling to join Dong Jiangling, this marketplace is now in a stateless condition.
The Liu Family Main Lineage held this marketplace, but before Qin Henian took action, the caretakers were all summoned away, and after the loose cultivators were unable to break the Liu Family's array despite prolonged attack, many redirected their focus here.
However, after the Liu Family Main Lineage withdrew the caretakers, the businesses within the affiliated branches also evacuated early, avoiding major losses.
Now, with the attacking army lacking supplies, many profiteering cultivators have opened free trade here.
"Spirit Supplement Pill, plenty of Spirit Supplement Pills, fellow cultivators, don't be stingy. Once the Liu Family is breached, the Life Extension Technique and Core Formation opportunity can't be monopolized, it will surely be shared, that's great fortune and great merit."
"Celestial Origin Province's quality magical artifact, very effective against arrays, do not miss it."
"Tier One Breaking Ban Talisman! Limited quantities, first come, first served."
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Li Ji'an walked through the marketplace without seeing any hope of breaking the Liu Family's grand array.
Moreover, with the prolonged situation, if there is no progress, success might slip away.
He then investigated the affiliated branch families within the Liu Family region.
Previously, he had repeatedly released news of the Liu Family Main Lineage intending to drain all the affiliated branches, advancing to a Tier Three Middle Grade Spirit Vein, which had more or less influenced these branches.
Now these branches are as secluded as the Ancestral Race.
Yet they haven't been disturbed, as the main force led by Qin Henian is at the Liu Family's ancestral ground, and scattered loose cultivators cannot threaten these dependent branch families.
"A drastic measure is necessary." With a clear understanding of the situation, Li Ji'an made his decision.
Since he has acted, and has pushed things to this extent, he must achieve something.
Three days later, he arrived with Xiaoqiao outside the Liu Family's ancestral array.
"Find the weak points of the array." Li Ji'an instructed Xiaoqiao.
Xiaoqiao, now with Tier Two Earth Spirit Master skills and familiar from childhood with Granny You's legacy of Liu Family's arrays, found this easy.
Half a month later, Xiaoqiao identified several key connecting points and weak points within the Liu Family's Clan Protection Array.
Meanwhile, outside the Liu Family's gate, Qin Henian was becoming increasingly impatient.
"Master Qin, three more Foundation Establishment cultivators have left." A Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator from Dao Source State came to report.
For the past two months, Qin Henian was thoroughly pressed against the fire.
And was hailed by some loose cultivators as the Falu Alliance Leader.
At its peak, this Falu Alliance had over five hundred members, with a significant proportion in Foundation Establishment, mostly loose cultivators from the Outer States, and some who concealed their identity from Cangyun State.
"Master Qin, give the order, or everyone will leave." An advisor urgently recommended.
"Yes, Master Qin, those in the alliance know what they're here for, without special privilege and promises of benefits, no one will exert themselves."
"Without a breakthrough, confidence is lost, it might end in nothing."
"Master Qin, we may be insignificant, but if this ends unresolved, your reputation might be at risk!" Still, some cultivators were greatly looking forward to the Life Extension Technique and Core Formation Holy Pill, eager to see it through.
Qin Henian's face turned gloomy, the trajectory of events veering farther, but as these people said, if he retreats now, he truly loses face.
He was fully aware of these people's thoughts, yet trapped within, he had no choice.
"Fine! Announce my orders, on the day the Liu Family is breached, only alliance cultivators shall have prioritized access to spoils, and regarding the Life Extension Technique and Core Formation Holy Pill formula, only alliance cultivators can prioritize copying."
Ultimately, Qin Henian was swept up by the tide, issuing the order, solidifying the forced Alliance Leader identity.
"Master Qin, besides this, results must be quickly achieved to boost morale."
This left Qin Henian in great distress.
His intention was to address the Liu Family alone, not wanting his personal affairs to impact the clan.
Now, originally wanting to leverage these loose cultivators to pressure the Liu Family into releasing Liu Jingchun, he finds it difficult to proceed, unable to quickly achieve breakthrough progress, the backup force weakens further.
"I shall use the Clan's Treasure tomorrow!" Finally, he decided to make an impactful decision affecting his clan.
This treasure had been nurtured for hundreds of years, was initially on track to fully recover after one or two more generations, but due to urgency last time, he lightly used it, negating a century of nurturing.
Now, he decides to fully employ it.
Originally coming here, the Clan's Treasure was meant for the Liu Family Ancestor.
At the same time, Liu Changgeng kept a close eye on the external situation.
Compared to their earlier predictions, the situation was much better. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
In the end, it was a rabble—each harboring heavy personal desires.
"Hmm, unless Biyun Sect's True Pill Elder appears, who can break my Liu Family's grand array?" Liu Xianlong was quite pleased.
"Do not be complacent! That old fox Qin Henian carries the Seven Grade Magical Artifact Celestial Spirit Cauldron, if he goes mad, there could be threats!" Liu Changgeng sternly reprimanded.
Hearing this, the few in the Liu Family also silently nodded.
"However, don't worry too much, always watch that old fox, if he ever deploys the Celestial Spirit Cauldron, activate all grand arrays, he won't find the weak points and can't truly break the array."
Boom~
Suddenly, a loud noise erupted.
Simultaneously, the ground of the Liu Family's ancestral land violently shook.
"Oh no! The array is broken!"
