Chapter 372 - 190: Facing Xiao Chen, but Plunged into an Ice Cave
Chapter 372: Chapter 190: Facing Xiao Chen, but Plunged into an Ice Cave
Indeed, Master Ming Yan had no real intention of dying with the Li Huo Sect, but he had to fight for his right to a share of the Spiritual Objects in the future.
This was certainly risky, but if saving his own skin meant his path of cultivation was doomed, he would rather die a glorious death in battle.
"Ming Yan, even if you won’t consider yourself, you must consider everyone else."
"Qianzhu, say no more. If the Azure Flame Sect wants the Spiritual Fire, let them come and take it with their own strength!"
’Well, throwing money at the problem also counts as a type of strength.’
"Well said, Junior Brother! If they’ve got the guts, let those bastards from the Azure Flame Sect attack the mountain! If it comes to it, we’ll take them down with us!"
A resolute female voice rang out.
A figure strode in from outside the sect’s main hall, holding an Angry Flame Red Flying Sword and clad in Profound Light Silver Armor.
The newcomer was none other than Yunxiang Daoist.
"Senior Sister, what are you doing here?"
Master Ming Yan, mindful that Thousand Bamboo True Man was still present, didn’t ask directly about her injuries.
’But logically, an old injury that has lingered for decades couldn’t possibly have healed in just a few days.’
But Yunxiang Daoist’s fair face was murderous, and her eyes, wide with fury, glared at Thousand Bamboo True Man. "Do not even speak of surrender."
"Deliver a message for me to that Golden Mace brat and Zixiao Old Dog. If they want to take the flame of the Li Huo Sect, they’ll have to step over my dead body first."
"As long as I draw breath, this matter is not up for negotiation!"
Yunxiang Daoist was so agitated for two reasons.
First, her family had been disciples of the Li Huo Sect for generations. Over three hundred years ago, she had risen through the ranks from the Outer Sect, to the Inner Sect, and then to True Inheritor, all thanks to the care of the sect’s elders.
As such, she had a very deep emotional attachment to the Li Huo Sect.
Second, her cultivation foundation had been damaged some years ago. Despite decades of recuperation, she had seen no improvement, and she was destined to never reach the Nascent Soul realm in this lifetime.
Because of this, she cherished the sect all the more.
’At worst, I’ll just throw this worthless life away. Taking one of them with me is breaking even; taking two is a profit.’
Thus, her words were resolute and decisive, revealing a will to die.
Sensing Yunxiang Daoist’s determination, Thousand Bamboo True Man opened his mouth futilely, but in the end, all that escaped was a long sigh.
’Now that she’s said all that, what more could I say?’
After leaving dejectedly, he didn’t go far, stopping a short distance away.
For now, the Li Huo Sect was relying on its Mountain Protection Array and was determined to hold its ground.
But in a few days, after the Grand Array was breached, he planned to step in again to mediate and try his best to save the lives of Master Ming Yan and Yunxiang Daoist.
It wasn’t for any other reason. The Divine Fire Sect was powerful now, and every Golden Core cultivator they could preserve was an extra bit of strength.
The Beidou Spirit Fire was formidable, but only on the condition that it touched a living being.
The White Bone Demon Body was a massive target, so that wasn’t difficult.
But against the Divine Fire Sect, it wouldn’t necessarily be as effective.
Thousand Bamboo True Man could only hope that Yunxiang Daoist wouldn’t be too impulsive and would prioritize the bigger picture.
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"Senior Sister, weren’t you in seclusion? Why did you come out early?"
"Don’t get so worked up. It’s not good for your recovery."
Master Ming Yan waited for Thousand Bamboo True Man to leave before asking with urgent concern.
Yunxiang Daoist’s expression softened slightly, but her gaze remained firm. "Junior Brother Ming Yan, since it’s come to this, I’ll tell you the truth. Back then, when that beast ambushed me, my Dantian was injured."
"I’ve tried all sorts of methods over the years, but nothing has worked."
"I suppose there’s no hope for me in this life. That being the case, I might as well make one last contribution to the sect."
"After I’m gone, if circumstances permit, please look after Mei Yong."
"He might become the hope of our Li Huo Sect. If that day comes, remember to pour a cup of wine for me and let me know."
Mei Yong was just outside the hall at that moment.
Yunxiang Daoist had gone to find him first and brought him to see Master Ming Yan. In truth, it was a way of entrusting her disciple to him.
Although the two were not related by blood, they had been master and disciple for many years, and their bond was like that of a mother and son.
So, hearing the finality and regret in Yunxiang Daoist’s words, Mei Yong couldn’t help but clench his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms.
His heart was filled with grief, indignation, and hatred.
He hated the Azure Flame Sect, but he hated himself even more.
’Mei Yong, oh Mei Yong, you really are useless!’
’If the sect just had one more Golden Core cultivator right now, how could we have been pushed into such a corner!’
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Fireballs, each ten feet across, rained down one after another, smashing into the Mountain Protection Array.
Looking out, they could see a curtain of fire in mid-air, from which the fireballs were falling incessantly.
It was now 7:00 AM.
Under the morning sun, the Fire Qi between heaven and earth grew more active, allowing it to be used more effectively.
The Azure Flame Sect had activated their array once more and begun their assault on the mountain.
Hordes of cannon fodder, carrying Array Flags, charged toward Qi Yun Peak in successive waves.
At the same time, three figures stood in the air, looming like three great mountains over the clouds and weighing heavily on the hearts of all the Cultivators of the Li Huo Sect.
Yunxiang Daoist looked out and couldn’t help but tighten her grip on the Angry Flame Red Flying Sword in her hand.
Although she was resolved to die, objectively speaking, due to the injury in her Dantian, it would be harder than ascending to heaven to trade her life for an enemy’s with just the two Spiritual Artifacts she possessed.
She would have to wait until the enemy could no longer hold back and began to charge into the Defense Array.
Only then, by coordinating with the array and trading her life for another’s, would she have about a forty percent chance of success.
Moreover, she would have to coordinate this with Master Ming Yan, who was controlling the array, in advance.
When the time came, he must not hesitate because she was inside the Array; he had to unleash the full power of the Killing Array.
Master Ming Yan naturally shook his head repeatedly. "Senior Sister, absolutely not! How could I possibly attack you?"
"Junior Brother, this is no time to be sentimental. Things have already come to this. Only by making the Azure Flame Sect feel pain will they grow wary of you and be willing to back down."