Chapter 762 - 269: Battle of Celestial Aromatic Mountain
The crimson flames atop the stone pillar flickered and twisted, emanating a glow reminiscent of the last glimmer of twilight just before the sun sets completely, flickering on and off.
"A spiritual essence!"
"This must be a spiritual essence!"
"After guarding for so long, the spiritual essence has finally appeared!"
"Quickly, quickly, quickly!"
"Follow me and charge forward!"
After such an anomaly appeared, the major factions guarding Celestial Aromatic Mountain saw it clearly at the first moment.
In an instant, the region controlled by Huangsheng Sect became the center of attention!
A large number of cultivators from the surrounding area flew over, filling the forests and void around the stone pillar!
"Move aside!"
"Get far away!"
As these Qi Cultivation and Fetal Breathing Realm cultivators set out, the Golden Core Ancestors from several factions also followed closely!
These powerful Golden Core cultivators rudely pushed aside the surrounding cultivators and came directly to the area closest to the stone pillar.
At the same time, Huangsheng Sect had already prepared ahead of them.
The entire towering stone pillar was already protected within layers of array light shields, three layers inside and outside.
Moreover, the disciples of Huangsheng Sect, following the instructions of Qu Yunhe, all hovered in the air around the stone pillar, intending to use their bodies as the last line of defense.
At the very top of the stone pillar, the closest to the Crimson Flame Radiance, Qu Yunhe and two others stood in the void with their hands behind their backs, outside the array light shield, scanning the more than ten Golden Core cultivators from various factions surrounding them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the spiritual essence is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, now manifesting within the range of Huangsheng Sect’s control, this is the will of Heaven."
"Heaven consents that this item belongs to Huangsheng Sect."
"It would be wise for you to comply with Heaven’s will and not force the issue."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Crane Demon from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain in the void coldly laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Qu, your words are somewhat absurd."
"We cultivators defy Heaven by nature; if we were to comply with Heaven’s will, wouldn’t all of Huangsheng Sect’s members have to abandon their cultivation and return to the Spirit of Heaven and Earth?"
After the Golden Core Crane Demon finished speaking, Monk Hong Jing from Jianan Temple also spoke with a smile.
"Although I have always disliked this featherless bird, today I wholeheartedly agree with him."
"Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects belong to those who are virtuous."
"But how is this ’virtue’ to be assessed? Ultimately, it comes down to fists and feet."
"If Huangsheng Sect truly believes it possesses ’virtue’, then have a duel with us, and convince us with action."
"Fellow Daoist Hong Jing’s words are spot on!"
"Show us your ’virtue’ and let me see!"
"Fellow Daoists, no need to waste words with them, let’s first join hands to kick Huangsheng Sect out, and then each of us will rely on our abilities!"
As an old man in a black robe from Yin Corpse Sect hoarsely chuckled and spoke, the more than ten Golden Core cultivators in the void seemed to have reached a consensus, genuinely preparing to initially join forces to resolve Huangsheng Sect.
Seeing this, the goateed old man beside Qu Yunhe, along with the old woman with crane hair and a youthful face, immediately stirred their True Essence Spiritual Power, looking at everyone with solemn expressions.
"Senior Brother Qu, where are the people from the Shen Family?"
"If they don’t come soon, we won’t be able to hold them off!"
The battle was on the brink of eruption, and the goateed old man, holding a brilliantly glowing Profound Iron Treasure Fan, secretly communicated with Qu Yunhe.
Qu Yunhe tightened his grip on the Gold-Inlaid Saber, his gaze piercing through the crowd of cultivators ahead, looking toward the direction of Yunshui City.
"The spiritual transformation anomaly should be felt throughout the entire Yangnao Land."
"The Shen Family, having sworn on their entire family’s fortune, should not go back on their word, right?"
Seeing no movement from the Shen Family for a long time, Qu Yunhe also had doubts rising in his heart.
Despite the exuberant shouting of the more than ten Golden Core cultivators in the opposing void, each one was cunningly and shrewdly making their True Essence Spiritual Power boil, assuming a posture ready to strike at any moment.
In fact, they were all waiting for someone to make the first move.
These old foxes were quite aware that Huangsheng Sect now was like a cornered vicious dog.
Although they had no retreat, they still maintained full peak strength.
And these people, too, were not united.
Each one had their own schemes in mind.
At this moment, whoever charged first would definitely face Huangsheng Sect’s ultimate counterattack, which could lead to a tough battle or even severe injuries.
By then, it was uncertain whether the others on the sidelines would step in.
Even if they did, it was possible they might take advantage of a mutual defeat situation to eradicate both parties.
The standoff continued in this manner.
In the void, Feng Changyou’s eyes flashed with a trace of ferocity.
Immediately, he transmitted a voice message to Old Man Jin and Hua Qing behind him: "You two circle around and attack the array light shield below."
Old Man Jin and Hua Qing’s expressions changed slightly upon hearing this.
There were nearly twenty Golden Core cultivators present!
At this moment, if they acted, any casual gesture from these powerful Golden Core cultivators would be enough to obliterate them.
Yet, both demons understood that the current situation required someone to ignite the flame.
If not, the longer it dragged on, the more unfavorable it would be for them.
Once the spiritual essence fully transformed, Huangsheng Sect would hold an absolute advantage, and they would directly seize the spiritual essence.
If a single-minded Golden Core cultivator wanted to flee, it would indeed be nearly impossible for the many mighty cultivators of the same realm present to stop it.
"Sister, this matter can be handled by Master Shu alone."
After some consideration, Old Man Jin suddenly turned and said to Hua Qing, then his figure shifted, transforming into a gigantic rat!