Urban Invincible Overlord-Chapter 1278 - 1275: War Breaks Out
The four members of the Lingxiao Sect bowed in return.
They weren’t just being polite; the truth was evident. After living on Earth for so long, and having killed many cultivators from other factions over the years, returning to the Southern Domain would not end well for them.
Once back, their loyalty to the sect would be in question, and other factions would be watching them, seeking revenge. They would never have a day of peace.
In that case, it would be better to remain on Earth, to live and die alongside the Earth Cultivation World.
If they could defend it, they could live freely on Earth for many years. If not, they could escape. In any event, powerhouses above the Core Formation Stage could not come over from the Southern Domain. Under this premise, they believed that as long as they weren’t surrounded by numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Southern Domain, hiding on Earth to save their lives wouldn’t be too difficult.
When in the future, powerhouses from the Southern Domain expanded the transmission channel and allowed Core Formation powerhouses to enter Earth Space, they might also have the opportunity to reach the Core Formation Stage and would no longer be afraid.
"They are coming."
At this moment, Tong Yunshu suddenly said.
Everyone’s hearts tightened.
At the exit of the transmission channel under White Jade City Mountain, figures flashed, as the Foundation Establishment army from the Southern Domain was transmitted through the Transmission Array.
The first to arrive were Gan Qian and Linglong, along with a few elderly cultivators at the Peak of Late-stage Foundation Establishment from the Flame Moon Sect and the Great Dao Sect.
As they emerged from the Transmission Array, they were all very tense, fearing an ambush.
Once confirmed there was no ambush, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
An elderly female cultivator from the Flame Moon Sect, whose age was approaching the limit, looked up at the peak of White Jade City in awe, "This place is truly blessed, a good place indeed."
"Did these Earth cultivators know they couldn’t withstand our attack, so they abandoned even their defenses?" A Late-stage Foundation Establishment elder of the Great Dao Sect laughed.
Linglong glanced at him and reminded, "Everyone, do not underestimate them. Although Earth cultivators have only recently entered the Foundation Establishment stage, they appear to be very special and have extraordinary combat power. Plus, with the defensive advantage of the Mountain Protection Array in White Jade City, we may not have the upper hand."
Gan Qian gave Linglong a glance but remained silent.
Seeing Gan Qian’s look, Linglong felt conflicted for a moment and said, "Brother Gan Qian, we have no choice."
Gan Qian continued to remain silent.
Linglong did not speak further.
She could understand Gan Qian’s inner conflict and pain at the moment.
If not for her other identity, she would similarly feel conflicted and pained, not knowing what to choose.
The Earth cultivators had treated her well over the years and were respectful. Had the Earth and Southern Domain maintained a peaceful relationship, she wouldn’t mind genuinely interacting with the Earth cultivators.
However, this peace has now been broken. As an undercover agent from the Flame Moon Sect within the Lingxiao Sect, she could disregard Lingxiao’s attitude toward her, but could not abandon the Flame Moon Sect.
In recent years, she had been careful to avoid killing Southern Domain cultivators from the Flame Moon Sect.
The energy within the Transmission Array continued to fluctuate as more cultivators were transmitted through, quickly gathering four to fifty people.
"Let’s go and talk to Yang Fei first. Hopefully, we can reach an agreement," Linglong urged Gan Qian.
Gan Qian nodded and, along with Linglong and the others, flew toward the Peak White Jade City.
As they approached a hundred meters from the Mountain Protection Array of White Jade City, Gan Qian, Linglong, and others stopped. Behind them, dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators stood guard, and more were flying up from the transmission array below the mountain.
From the plaza on Peak White Jade City, one could see dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators hovering in the void outside the Mountain Protection Array. Each exuded a sharp aura, their morale sky-high. The combined aura from so many people oppressed the Earth cultivators inside the array, making their hearts race with fear.
Especially for those who had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, seeing so many Foundation Establishment enemies for the first time at their doorstep was terrifying, pushing their nerves to their limits.
Many felt a sense of despair within.
They knew in their hearts that they could never hope to cultivate immortality in this lifetime. As mere mortals and martial artists, they were too weak compared to cultivators capable of wielding mana and divine skills. They weren’t qualified to participate in such battles and could offer little help.
If Yang Fei and the others failed, and the enemy breached this place, they wouldn’t even have the chance to escape. They would either be slain or become prisoners, slaves to the Southern Domain cultivation world.
"Yang Fei, fellow Earth Daoists, I have returned." Gan Qian said with a complex expression, looking at Yang Fei and the others from afar.
Yang Fei nodded, "I see; it seems you’ve made your choice."
Gan Qian shook his head, "Not at all. Whether you believe it or not, I’ve already pleaded with the sect to no avail. Currently, it’s not up to our Lingxiao Sect; the other five forces in the Southern Domain have united, forcing Lingxiao to continue conceding. They are bent on completely overtaking Earth to acquire the Genetic Liquid Medicine."
"Ha! That’s the attitude a powerful sect in the cultivation world should have. I anticipated a day like this from the start, though I didn’t expect it to come so quickly."
Yang Fei laughed, without a trace of anger on his face, and continued, "Before you came, we Earth cultivators conferred together and determined our stance. We Earth cultivators are too steadfast to bow down to the Southern Domain. We have no choice, so if it comes to a fight, we will fight. If necessary, we would rather let the world collapse, leaving no benefits for the Southern Domain."
As he finished, a resolute look flashed across Yang Fei’s eyes.
Gan Qian and other Southern Domain cultivators were surprised by this statement, quietly admiring it.
Linglong quickly added, "Yang Fei, all Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses from the Southern Domain are waiting at the transmission channel. They have declared that they will spare no effort or expense to send Foundation Establishment cultivators to Earth and must completely overtake Earth. So, you have no chance. The sect masters and family heads have all agreed that as long as you Earth people hand over the formula for the Genetic Liquid Medicine and surrender this Spiritual Ore Mountain Range of White Jade City, the Southern Domain will allow Earth cultivators to continue surviving. They might even designate an area for you in the Southern Domain where you can cultivate and live."
"Haha, we only wish to live peacefully on Earth, but you Southern Domain powerhouses do not allow it. Moreover, you’ve destroyed the barrier array of Penglai Immortal Mountain, clearly denying Earth people a chance at survival. If we submit, even if we go to the Southern Domain, we would live under your thumb, without dignity or freedom. Go back and tell those old people that while we Earth people certainly want to live well, if pushed to the edge, we are all determined to fight to the end." Yang Fei shouted loudly.
People on Earth nodded silently.
They all understood that Yang Fei was right.
The enemy’s words carried a venomous intent to stir up internal strife on Earth, but everyone was wise enough to realize Yang Fei was correct.
They simply wished to cultivate on Earth, and the Southern Domain people were not allowing it, let alone what would happen if they moved to the Southern Domain afterward.
No one wanted to be fooled.
"Yang Fei, why waste words with these people? Let’s fight, because only by beating them back and instilling fear can Earth have a day of peace," Helian Zhan said.
Wang Chunyang also nodded, "Indeed, words are futile; only battle remains."
"Fight!"
"Kill!"
"Fight for survival!"
"We cultivators, fear not death!"
Suddenly, Earth cultivators roared furiously, each filled with killing intent. No one retreated.
As Earth’s people shouted, the Southern Domain cultivators outside also acted without hesitation, simultaneously launching their attacks.
Suddenly, flying swords whizzed through the void, constantly stabbing towards the Mountain Protection Array.
At the same time, countless fireballs, bolts of lightning, ice pillars, streams of water, and various magic treasures launched, starting a wild bombardment on the Mountain Protection Array.
