Chapter 715 - 524: Golden Core

The clouds of the second tribulation were unable to dissipate, and the third layer quivered as it prepared to descend.

Lu Qian had already infused a touch of spiritual light into the jade scroll and whispered an order: "Quickly deliver this message to the Spirit Beast Sect and the Xuanwei Sect. Out-of-state Nascent Souls are about to invade our Minglong Mountain. We beg for reinforcements."

He then said to Dong Chengjun, "I understand the whole story. There are laws between prefectures that won't allow Qiming Spirit Monarch to lord over Cangzhou. Zhenren, please step aside to rest and heal. Be at ease."

Dong Chengjun hesitated slightly but still nodded. "In that case, I'll entrust everything to Sect Leader Lu. Our Danxia Sect will surely repay the favor. Moreover, the Qiming Spirit Monarch may soon come after us. Sect Leader Lu, be very careful. If reinforcements can be sought, please urge them to come swiftly."

He glanced at Wu Yan, who was preparing to face the third thunder tribulation in the sky, once again admiring her great fortune. After two thunder tribulations, Wu Yan's spiritual power was greatly depleted, but she hadn't been injured yet, and she had a good chance against the third tribulation.

Lu Qian ordered disciples to take him to a healing spot and continued his command, "Relay the order to all partners and subordinate sects. The Zhou Family will send two Foundation Establishments, the Spirit Talisman Sect one, the Xianyou Sect one, and the Shouzhuo Sect one. Also, Two Qi Sect and Illusion Dream Temple will send two Foundation Establishments to Minglong Mountain immediately for orders."

"Senior Brother Wang, once these Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars arrive, you will lead Xiao Tianci, Ding Shu, Zheng Duan, Xuu Yingcai, Hao Qiuguang, Jiang Baitao, Su Yan, Li Da, Wang Ruoyu, and Shen Jialuo, making a total of eighteen Foundation Establishments, ready to use the Immortal Dragon Slayer Painting at any time."

"Senior Sister, you will oversee the defenses of Minglong Mountain, and assemble thirty inner sect teams, ready to adapt using the Vast Sea Star Grand Array."

"Immediately transfer Tao Zhongxian back from Lingsha City and have him conduct another test to ensure the first-generation equipment can run at any time."

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The thunder above grew more urgent, and Lu Qian's speech quickened. Considering the arrival of unfamiliar Nascent Souls, everyone present felt heavy-hearted, and their attention to Wu Yan was significantly divided.

After completing the defensive arrangements in one breath, Lu Qian's gaze returned to the sky, filled with swirling thoughts.

According to Dong Chengjun, the Danxia Sect had suffered a defeat, with some disciples scattered and others retreating to the Liuxia Mountain Range. The mountain range had been completely surrounded, making it impossible for the scattered disciples to return and complicating defense.

Both Wuhuanzi and Master Chi Yu, it seemed, had sustained serious injuries.

However, the situation was expected to remain at a standstill. The Danxia Sect, having developed over eight hundred years and occupying two and a half counties, was quite powerful.

In terms of strength, they could be formidable once they regrouped the troops scattered across the two counties.

In terms of external support, they had many allies besides adversaries, including friendly Nascent Soul sects, ensuring they could secure reinforcements and break the deadlock.

Though this defeat was costly, their foundation remained strong, and they could recover within a decade or two.

It remains uncertain when Wuhuanzi would attempt to reach Nascent Soul, and whether this battle would affect his tribulation crossing plans.

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The request for aid was sent to the Spirit Beast Sect and the Xuanwei Sect. Will they come to our aid?

If before Wu Yan's tribulation, Lu Qian had an eighty percent certainty, but after the Celestial Spiritual Root's exposure, it's hard to say.

The Yunshan Sect is independent. Although the Spirit Beast Sect holds us in high esteem and has shown kindness, they are not obliged to assist. The Xuanwei Sect leads this province, logically they should intercept out-of-state Nascent Souls and question them. However, unexpected situations shouldn't be ruled out.

Furthermore, even if they decide to assist, the distance is great. Can they arrive in time?

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A great explosion interrupted Lu Qian's rapid thinking as the third layer of tribulation clouds fully converged. Electric light ravaged the sky, and thunder twisted. The azure-purple thunderbolts within the thick dark clouds retracted inward, gathering wholly.

With a buzzing detonation!

An enormous Thunder Halberd, spanning a hundred zhang, emerged from the clouds, inching downward.

The aura of destruction spread, causing the disciples below to shiver involuntarily.

The halberd, formed entirely of azure-purple lightning, was entwined with dense arcs and Thunder Light. Initially slow, it grew faster, descending upon Wu Yan with a sharp hissing sound!

The intense oppressive feeling brought beads of fine sweat to Wu Yan's forehead. Knowing success or failure hinged on this moment, she tipped her head back and swallowed the Red Heart Pill to stimulate her potential and suppress her injuries. Despite its considerable side effects, as long as she survived the celestial tribulation, her injuries would naturally heal when forming the Golden Core.

The medicinal power surged, spiritual pressure soared, and the Thunder-Avoiding Bell shone brilliantly. Dense runes detached from its body and formed a resplendent glow around the bell. Sixteen originally-clear rapid streams that covered the spatial ripples swiftly became thirty-two, whirling and swirling around the bell with great speed.

With a thunderous crash!

The Purple Thunder Halberd slammed into the Thunder-Avoiding Bell, and the sky filled with shattered lighting arcs and runes, a dazzling halo rapidly expanded and swept through the heavens.

Thirty-two swift-streams formed a virtual shadow, diffusing the celestial thunder guided from the Purple Thunder Halberd like a fan into all directions, filling the sky above Minglong Mountain with electric light.

Everyone watched, mesmerized, though Lu Qian clearly understood that unlike Guh Niqiang's fierce confrontation of rigidness with celestial tribulation, Wu Yan used softness to counter hardness, channeling and neutralizing the violent celestial thunder with the wondrous method of the Void Spiritual Root.