I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 123 - 112: Annihilating the Sect in One Battle!
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Qinghua Sect, inside the Hidden Dragon Cave Mansion.
Chen Sheng was in seclusion cultivating, surrounded by red spiritual power. As the "Sea Overturning Flood Dragon Technique" circulated, his aura grew increasingly robust.
Suddenly, a golden token at his waist flickered with a faint light, engraved with the words "Qinghua Emergency." It was a signal summoned by the sect’s high-level members.
Chen Sheng immediately ceased his cultivation, his figure flashed, transforming into a streak of purple thunder rainbow light, flying towards the meeting hall on Piaomiao Peak.
The atmosphere inside the meeting hall was tense.
Qinghua Sect’s Sect Master Hua Taixuan sat in the main seat, with Master Lin Xian and Master Chen Xin seated on either side.
Only Li Yuan, guarding West River Immortal City, and Li Weiyang, guarding Fenghua Immortal City, were absent from the top members.
Upon seeing Chen Sheng’s arrival, Hua Taixuan got straight to the point:
"An urgent report has come from West River Immortal City, stating that the Golden Core demon cultivator, Venerable Black Demon, who attacked ten years ago, is assaulting the city again, and he has brought a vehicle specifically designed to break arrays. Although Fellow Daoist Li Yuan can hold out temporarily, he urgently needs assistance."
He waved his hand, sending three jade scrolls towards Chen Sheng, Lin Xian, and Chen Xin.
The three caught the jade scrolls, and upon injecting their divine sense, the battle situation in West River Immortal City, the power of the array-breaking vehicle, and the disturbances caused by spies were instantly clear in their minds.
Chen Xin, after reading the jade scroll, stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with anger:
"I am willing to lead a team to support! West River Immortal City is named in honor of my grandfather, who sacrificed himself for the cause of the Western Border. I absolutely cannot allow the Immortal City to fall into demon cultivators’ hands!"
Hua Taixuan nodded slightly, turning his gaze towards Lin Xian:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, what do you think?"
Lin Xian pondered for a moment before speaking slowly:
"In my opinion, perhaps we should let go of West River Immortal City."
Chen Xin turned sharply to look at Lin Xian, glaring angrily:
"What did you say?"
"West River Immortal City is a crucial stronghold of our Qinghua Sect. How can it be abandoned so easily?"
Hua Taixuan raised his hand to stop Chen Xin, speaking in a deep voice:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, explain your reasoning."
Lin Xian sighed and took out a jade scroll:
"Our Lin Clan has a branch in West River, and this is the news they sent back. It’s less than ideal."
"That Golden Core demon cultivator’s combat power is extremely powerful. Last time he broke through the grand array, he carved out a path of life."
"His presence has forced Fellow Daoist Li to retreat into the city defensively, and over the years, the areas outside have almost become a paradise for demon cultivators."
Chen Xin refuted:
"Impossible!"
"Our Chen Clan also has a branch in West River, and the news from them says the market outside the city is still operating normally, and the family is unharmed!"
Hearing this, Chen Sheng sighed helplessly in his heart, knowing that Chen Xin, who was focused on cultivation, had always been insensitive to schemes and plots, failing to see the anomalies within.
Lin Xian looked at Chen Xin, his tone heavy:
"That’s precisely the most dangerous sign!"
"If the demon cultivators dare to blatantly attack West River Immortal City, what chance do the quasi-Tier Three arrays of our family branches stand to remain unharmed?"
"There is only one answer—the demon cultivators are deliberately sparing them, to numb us and make us reluctant to abandon this stronghold."
Hearing this, Chen Xin was rendered speechless, and the anger on his face gradually faded as he had never considered this aspect.
Reflecting now, it was indeed as Lin Xian described, filled with strange occurrences.
Hua Taixuan looked at Chen Sheng and asked:
"Hall Master Chen, what are your thoughts?"
Chen Sheng stood up, speaking in a deep voice:
"I agree with Master Lin’s viewpoint. Not only should we consider giving up West River Immortal City, but Fenghua Immortal City should also have Master Li ready to withdraw to the sect."
Lin Xian, surprised, looked at Chen Sheng:
"Hall Master Chen, isn’t this approach too conservative? Fenghua Immortal City is relatively closer to Qinghua Sect; abandoning it might affect the sect’s morale."
Chen Sheng’s tone was firm:
"Conservatism is better than annihilation."
"We have no knowledge yet of the full extent of the demon cultivators’ top-tier forces. Since Venerable Black Demon, a Golden Core demon cultivator, is present, there might be a second, a third, or even mid-stage Golden Core cultivators hidden in the shadows."
"Their siege on West River Immortal City is likely a ’strategic bait’ to lure us into sending reinforcements and setting an ambush midway." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"Or perhaps, while our forces are weakened, they might directly attack the Qinghua Mountain Sect. Either scenario puts us at a severe disadvantage."
After hearing this, Chen Xin’s face completely changed.
He had never thought that the demon cultivators had such grand plans. If it were truly as Chen Sheng described, rashly supporting West River might lead Qinghua Sect into an abyss of eternal damnation.
After listening to everyone’s words, Hua Taixuan laughed heartily:
"It seems I don’t have to persuade you, fellow Daoists, after all."
Saying this, he took out three more jade scrolls, handing them to the three for inspection. Ever since the demon cultivators became dormant, the three sects’ high-level members set up a remote communication array to exchange information at any time.
"It’s not just our sect; the other two have faced similar situations. Those demon cultivators have also colluded with the demon race of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and are now fiercely attacking Linglong Immortal City."
"Dormant for ten years, now erupting in full force, they have come with unstoppable momentum, targeting the three sects, wielding vast power that cannot be underestimated."
"After receiving the news, I thought to avoid the brunt first, not expecting the two fellow Daoists to have come to similar conclusions."
The three of them took the jade scroll, and after a sweep of their divine sense, their expressions grew increasingly solemn.
The city defense array of Linglong Immortal City had been half-broken, while Nanling Immortal City of Yue Ling Sect suffered severe casualties. Clearly, the demon cultivators were well-prepared this time aiming to annihilate the three sects of Chu Country in one go.
After a moment of silence, Chen Xin proposed a suggestion:
"We could divide our forces. I’ll lead a group of cultivators to support West River, while you stay to guard the sect, ensuring both the city can be saved and demon cultivators’ sneak attacks can be prevented."
"Impossible!"
Hua Taixuan shook his head, his tone decisive:
