Urban Invincible Overlord-Chapter 1268 - 1265: Returning Defeated
As Yan Wuji and Ling Shuanghua stood up against Jiang Yao, the remaining Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators also wore solemn expressions and stepped forward one after another. ππΏπ²ππ°πππ§πππ²π₯.πππ
Coming here today already made their stance clear, leaving no room for retreat.
If they didnβt seize the opportunity to unite and suppress the Lingxiao Sect in one go, then afterwards, when Lingxiao Sect takes revenge, the first to suffer would be the Feng and Zhong families.
In contrast, the Great Dao Sect and the Flame Moon Sect were slightly stronger, and thus not too afraid of the Lingxiao Sect.
Therefore, the two Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Zhong and Feng families did not back down.
Jiang Yaoβs heart sank.
He initially thought that by displaying his strength, he would frighten the opposition into resolving the issue peacefully, but he hadnβt expected Ling Shuanghua and Yan Wuji to confront him head-on.
Though surprised inside, he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, with even more killing intent apparent between his brows. He glanced coldly at the weaker Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators and said coldly, "Indeed, with my current ability, it would be difficult to suppress all of you, but to kill one or two, Iβm quite confident."
Hai Lingfeng immediately stated, "Senior Brother, rest assured, Junior Brother Jiang and I are not here just for show. The two of us can oversee the battle, focusing on one person. Surely, we can take down at least one of them."
Jiang Jun nodded in agreement, "Indeed, though our Lingxiao Sect is small in number, we cannot allow outsiders to bully us at our doorstep. Even if we fall here today, we can at least take one with us, making it worthwhile."
Shang Daocheng, Situ Yao, Huang Yuankui, and the other members of the Lingxiao Sect also declared in unison, "Disciples are willing to fight to the death for the Sect."
"Fight to the death!"
"Never retreat!"
Although the number of strong cultivators of the Lingxiao Sect present here was less than the other Five Great Cultivation Forces, their momentum was in no way inferior.
Especially since Jiang Yao had already turned the surrounding world into his Domain, with the advantage of being at a Half-step Divinity Transformation Realm.
As he said, although he couldnβt suppress all eight Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators present, he was quite confident in targeting and killing one or two.
The eight Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators opposite showed no change in their expressions, but some had already started to feel fear internally.
Having cultivated to this Realm, no one wanted to risk their life unnecessarily.
Particularly, those with Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation were also considering that Jiang Yao might focus on them. If targeted by someone like him, could they manage to escape?
The situation reached a stalemate, and neither side dared to initiate the battle lightly.
Even Yan Wuji and Ling Shuanghua were hesitant to speak rashly.
At this critical juncture, a wave of energy came from the Transmission Channel.
Everyone turned to look simultaneously.
They saw a Spirit Ship break through the sky.
The Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from the Flame Moon Sect, the Great Dao Sect, the Zhong Family, and the Feng Family looked surprised, using their Divine Sense to find their respective sect or family disciples.
The people of the Lingxiao Sect also noticed these individuals.
They realized there were only thirty-one people left, with eighteen injured, many looking disheveled and haggard. The Lingxiao Sect members secretly felt both surprised and relieved, exhaling slightly.
It seemed these people hadnβt gained any advantage.
However, the strong cultivators of the Five Great Cultivation Forces looked both shocked and furious.
Someone immediately asked, "Tong Cheng, how did the mission go?"
Tong Cheng, a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Great Dao Sect, seeing the Sect Master personally inquire, immediately bowed and stated, "Reporting to the Sect Master, after we arrived, we followed the plan, but the Earth Cultivators were already well-prepared, guarding near that ancient Barrier. A great battle ensued, and we were outmatched, returning defeated."
The hearts of the strong from the Five Great Forces sank.
Though they had guessed the outcome upon seeing these people, hearing it confirmed left them deeply disappointed.
Yan Wuji said gravely, "In just a few years, the number of Earth Cultivation Worldβs Foundation Establishment cultivators has grown so much? Thirty-seven of you went to execute the mission, yet returned defeated?"
The rest realized this issue, inevitably staring at Tong Cheng and his group.
Even the Lingxiao Sect members were secretly astonished.
Though time on Earth flows three times faster than in the Southern Domain Cultivation World, according to time calculations, from the discovery of Earth to now, merely fifteen years had passed in Earth time. In such a short span, Earth cultivators increased from two Foundation Establishment cultivators to over thirty?
No.
There should be even more.
This team was elite from the Five Great Cultivation Forces, with about half being Late-stage Foundation Establishment, being well-prepared with overall combat power far exceeding the same number of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Under normal circumstances, for Earth cultivators to defeat this team, they would need to deploy twice as many or more Foundation Establishment cultivators.
After all, in everyoneβs subconscious, the Foundation Establishment cultivators emerging from Earth Cultivation World would have just stepped into the Foundation Establishment Stage, mostly at the Early Stage.
"Yes, there were over twenty Earth Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and not only that, among them were strong members of the evil Blood Clan. Furthermore, those Earth cultivators unexpectedly tamed over a dozen flying demon beasts. The combat power of those flying demon beasts was very formidable, breaking through our sword array, and with several extraordinary fighters among them, we could not hold on for long before being defeated," Tong Cheng said, full of shame.
The others also hung their heads in embarrassment.
When chosen for this mission, they were all confident, believing the sect or family was gifting them contribution values.
Only upon arrival did they find Earth cultivators too unique and challenging to deal with.
"What? Earth has the Blood Clan?"
"Is it the ancient and evil race from the legend of ancient times?"
"Earthβs Spiritual Energy Revival hasnβt been long, yet someone already knows Beast Taming Skill?"
"What kind of place is this?"
Instantly, several Nascent Soul and Core Formation Stage experts exclaimed in disbelief, unable to comprehend this newly discovered Small World.
But Yan Wujiβs eyes flashed with a sharp light.
After Jiang Yao obtained the Divine Medicine from Earth, his talent seemed to improve, and his realm had broken through, and the progress of Earth Worldβs cultivators was even more extraordinary, indicating the Divine Medicine was crucial for cultivators.
He promptly reminded, "Everyone, the rapid rise in the strength of Earthβs cultivators is most likely thanks to that Divine Medicine. Jiang Yaoβs huge breakthrough in just a few years must also have been aided by that special Divine Medicine, so we must get our hands on it more than ever."
Upon these words, the strong cultivators from the Five Great Cultivation Forces felt invigorated, their eyes revealing greed.
Jiang Yao felt a chill in his heart upon hearing Yan Wujiβs statement.
His gaze turned cold as he suddenly waved his hand.
The medium-sized Spirit Ship that had just traversed from Earth was suddenly swept sideways by a violent wind.
On the Spirit Ship, a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators cried out in alarm.
They suddenly felt the shipβs defense breached, with a metaphorical blade hanging over their heads, threatening their lives at any moment.
