Chapter 446: 326 Sword Cultivators and Golden Cores emerge together, reaping rewards (a combined three-in-one chapter as an appreciation bonus from reren)
Yunzhou's Qingyun Market, Xie An stepped into the void!
He felt the terrifying auras rolling in from afar like a primal flood, each wave reaching him and darkening his expression.
He knew the beast tide would start sooner or later, but he hadn't expected it so soon!
But he had no time to hesitate. With a wave of his hand, the formation that protected the Qingyun Market ignited to its peak in an instant!
Suddenly, the entire city was like it was clad in spirit armor, radiating intense spirit light.
Cultivators inside the market and those outside all saw this phenomenon, and transmissions talismans were sent out in all directions!
Some cultivators entered the market while others left, but as the roaring of beasts echoed from the distant mountains, every cultivator knew what was happening—they turned around, trying to break out of the market and escape Yunzhou!
However, all the cultivators trying to leave the market were blocked by the spirit formation!
A fourth-rank Purple Mansion formation was not something mere Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment cultivators could escape!
Panic, chaos!
It spread among the cultivators like wildfire!
The Lin Family cultivators were no exception. They tried to contact Lin Shiming, but he had long since departed.
After some thought, Lin Houyuan clenched his teeth and took the lead, guiding the Lin Family cultivators to follow Xie An. Of course, he arranged for the clan's geniuses and the alchemists and artifact refiners to stay at the very back.
"Everyone, the beast tide is upon us. No one is to retreat; all must heed the summons of the Qingxuan Sect!" Xie An didn't give these cultivators any time to refuse, and rising alongside him was another Purple Mansion cultivator.
This Purple Mansion cultivator wore a Daoist robe with unknown spirit tower patterns on it, clearly a cultivator from the Qingxuan Sect's Shen Ji Peak.
"Fellow Daoists, let's all bear the consequences of our actions together!" The newly emerged Purple Mansion cultivator called out to the crowd.
Hidden among the crowd, cultivators with the surname Zhao looked at each other, stunned into inaction.
However, just then, an immense Purple Mansion aura erupted like a volcano and shrouded all the cultivators from the five great families!
Instantly, swathes of cultivators vomited blood, collapsed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
Only five inconspicuous cultivators remained standing, inadvertently revealing auras of Purple Mansion's early stage.
"The Purple Mansion late-stage Hermit of Qian Ji!" The five changed color, sworn that they had never sensed the presence of a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator before. This development greatly exceeded their expectations. They had no choice but to fly up into the sky.
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"In one's place, seek one's duty, bear your responsibilities, and carry out your tasks!"
"My friends, you've taken over spirit veins and territories; it's impossible not to exert yourselves!" The Hermit of Qian Ji spoke in a tone neither cold nor hot.
If not for knowing that these five had never left the Qingyun Market and were not the culprits behind the beast tide, and that he needed their strength to buy time, he would have executed these five as an example.
"Brother Dao's lesson is well taken, we were indeed short-sighted!" The Zhao surname cultivator's expression returned to calm as he repeatedly clasped his hands in salute.
The Hermit of Qian Ji said nothing more, holding a spirit disk in his hand. After confirming there was no issue with the Transmission Formation disk, he looked toward the distant surge and furrowed his brow once more!
The beast tide was incredibly swift because this time there were no second-rank or third-rank demonic beasts. Instead, over a dozen fourth-rank Purple Mansion Great Demons had already charged in front of the Qingyun Market.
Giant Qing Feather Dapengs large as houses and Iron Apes tall as mountains occupied everyone's line of sight!
These fierce Purple Mansion Great Demons didn't hesitate and furiously slammed into the market's formation!
No warning, no pause!
BOOM!
Terrifying iron fists and intense Qing feathers mercilessly hit the formation!
The fourth-rank formation was immediately on the brink of collapse, spirit shields showing cracks upon cracks. If it hadn't been reinforced earlier, the formation might not even have lasted a single breath!
Xie An and the Hermit of Shen Ji Peak changed color repeatedly!
This time's fourth-rank Great Demons were more enraged than ever before, and if the formation was destroyed, their death was certain!
These Purple Mansion Great Demons included some mid-stage and late-stage fourth-rank existences!
And their group only comprised one late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator and six early-stage ones!
Seven cultivators wielded magical treasures, waging a great battle in front of Qingyun Market!
Then, two War Treasure Ships took flight, also joining the fray within the formation!
All sorts of terrifying spirit lights shocked the heavens and the earth.
Xie An wielded the Qingyun Sword Treasure, unleashing rich Fire Sword Intent, single-handedly holding off two Purple Mansion Great Demons!
The Shen Ji Peak Purple Mansion cultivator's strength was terrifying, as he took out a talisman, a trigram, and a sword—three magical treasures that unleashed formidable power, managing to suppress three fourth-rank beasts!
One of these was even a late-stage fourth-rank Qing Feather Dapeng!
The Purple Mansion cultivators from the five great families, however, seemed somewhat overwhelmed.
Even facing only an early-stage fourth-rank Great Demon, they were in constant peril!
But fortunately, with the enhancement of Qingyun Market's formation, there were no accidents for the time being. But the demonic beasts in the distance slowly emerged, an immense wave of second-rank and third-rank beasts beginning to pour forth.
Although they were still a great distance away, the cultivators defending the city could only feel despair and helplessness.
This beast tide, rolling in like a tidal wave, promised to be more terrifying than the one forty years ago!
Unlike the last which was fueled by rage, this one seemed long-planned.
Especially since the Purple Mansion Great Demons had arrived, could the Demon King be far behind?
Amidst the fight, the five Purple Mansion cultivators from the great families exchanged glances, all nodding before drawing out a black Ming Needle each!
They shot towards the Qing Feather Dapeng!
"Fellow Daoist of Qian Ji, we'll assist you!"