Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Chapter 361: Chapter 9: First Battle Against the True Pill

Because the person Gugu attacked was Gao Yang’s third brother, Wu Weixiong subconsciously categorized it as a Spirit Pet raised by a member of the Fu Family.

However, after witnessing Gugu’s elusive nature, the Fu Family members also became cautious and even suspected it as a hidden technique of Wu Weixiong.

”Fellow Daoist Gao, it’s time to fight desperately, quickly repel the enemy, and help me block this brute. Wu must go assist Master Qin, otherwise, if True Man Fu captures Master Qin, we have no hope of leaving alive!” Unable to solve his opponent at the moment, Wu Weixiong felt anxious.

The Patriarch of the Fu Family was obviously aware of Wu Weixiong’s strength and had been primarily engaging in a battle of attrition from the start, not giving Wu Weixiong a chance to break away.

Wu Weixiong had already analyzed the situation here.

Aside from Qin Henian, who could contend with Fu Xiaochen, no one else on their side stood a chance if faced alone.

But relying on Qin Henian alone, the outcome was already decided.

Only by collaborating with Qin Henian using his unique Body Cultivation could they have a sliver of hope for survival.

He initially intended to quickly resolve his opponent to aid Qin Henian against Fu Xiaochen, but unexpectedly, he couldn’t land a decisive blow, and now another Demon Beast emerged, forcing him to change his plans.

If Qin Henian suffers serious damage to his vitality, they have no chance of survival.

”Alright!” Gao Yang agreed immediately, then unleashed his Magical Power, attacking his opponent more ferociously.

Li Ji’an’s eyes lit up at this sight.

Previously, he was worried that if only he was eager and Wu Weixiong was not earnest or harbored other illusions, exposing himself might be in vain.

Now he felt more assured.

”Quickly go and assassinate Wu Weixiong!” At this moment, Fu Xiaochen transmitted a message once more.

Li Ji’an’s eyes narrowed slightly and he discreetly glanced at Xiaoqiao beside him.

He saw Xiaoqiao’s eyes dart around and then gave Li Ji’an a confirming nod.

Evidently, Xiaoqiao’s Earth Spirit Technique had connected with the Earth Vein, lifting Fu Xiaochen’s Magical Power restriction on him.

”Ah! Break for me!” Li Ji’an grunted, appearing to shout to the heavens.

Immediately, a shockwave of Magical Power radiated around him, seemingly breaking Fu Xiaochen’s Restriction.

”Fellow Daoist Wu, I, Huang, am here to assist you!” Not wasting any time, he charged towards the Patriarch of the Fu Family, Fu Yuanjiang.

Hearing this, Wu Weixiong’s face flashed with a trace of delight. With True Man Huang’s assistance, three Fake Pill Battle Powers countering Fu Xiaochen had a better chance of success.

However... he couldn’t be sure if Huang Jie wasn’t a traitor.

Moreover, what puzzled him was that when Huang Jie signed the Blood Contract before, he had the aura of Fake Pill Cultivation, but now it was at Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Most crucial was that his Magical Power aura was very similar to that of the Fu Family members, noticeably denser than a regular Loose Cultivator’s Magical Power aura.

”Hmph! Traitors still trying to deceive us? I’ll cut you down first...” Gao Yang snorted coldly and slashed towards Li Ji’an.

Li Ji’an dodged swiftly, shouting, ”Fellow Daoist Gao, it’s a misunderstanding, I, Huang, have signed the Blood Contract, I’m definitely not a traitor.”

”Hmph! If not you, then who else?” Gao Yang rebuked angrily.

”Just look, is there any hint of a Blood Contract backlash on me?” Li Ji’an maneuvered his Magical Power with ease.

Gao Yang’s eyes flickered, seemingly unable to find a flaw, yet he still snorted defiantly, ”The Cultivation Realm is full of deceit; who’s to say you haven’t used some Secret Technique to deceive the Blood Contract.”

”Impossible! When Fellow Daoist Huang signed the Blood Contract, I personally verified the Essence Blood; it was genuine!” Wu Weixiong forcefully repelled Fu Yuanjiang, affirming with certainty.

Gao Yang frowned, ”If not him, then who else could it be?”

Wu Weixiong’s gaze swept across Gao Yang’s other four brothers.

”Impossible! We’ve fought together for over sixty years, our bond forged in life and death, it’s impossible for them to betray me.” Gao Yang resolutely denied.

”Fellow Daoist Gao, you might know a person’s face, but not their heart.” Wu Weixiong shook his head.

Gao Yang was momentarily speechless, then shifted the topic, ”If it’s truly one of my brothers, I’ll certainly give Fellow Daoist Wu an explanation, but for now, let’s not easily trust this person.”

”Fellow Daoist Gao speaks wisely.” Wu Weixiong nodded in agreement.

”Let’s first deal with them together,” Gao Yang said, flying to Wu Weixiong’s side.

”Alright...” Wu Weixiong nodded in agreement.

”Boom!” However, before he could finish his words, he suddenly changed expressions as a spear had already reached his side.

At such close range, the charged strike instantly shattered Wu Weixiong’s Body-Protecting Dharma Shield, and just as the spear was about to pierce his flesh, a fragment of fabric suddenly floated out of his Dantian.

The spear’s explosive force, upon hitting the fragment, was like immense power striking cotton, instantly dissipating without a trace.

”Gao Yang, you!” Wu Weixiong narrowly escaped death and quickly distanced himself.

A flash of regret crossed Gao Yang’s face, but he no longer hid his intentions.

”Fellow Daoist Wu, apologies, but we have no choice but to sacrifice you this time.” As he spoke, Gao Yang stood alongside Fu Yuanjiang.

”How could it be you? Why?” Wu Weixiong’s face contorted with rage, having never considered Gao Yang, the leader, to be the one.

As he glanced towards Gao Yang’s four other brothers, his face twisted even more fiercely.

Following Gao Yang as he stood with Fu Yuanjiang, his four brothers also aligned themselves with the Fu Family.

”You all...” Wu Weixiong almost coughed up blood.

”Ah, your pardon, Fellow Daoist Wu. My brothers and I have braved numerous hardships together for decades, we’ve had enough of the struggles of Loose Cultivators. Now, Gao simply wishes to secure a prosperous future for my brothers.

To be honest, Gao never intended to betray Fellow Daoist Wu, it’s just... this opportunity is too great for us to handle. Rather than a futile delight, we might as well exchange it for a brighter future.” Gao Yang shrugged, speaking with a facade of helplessness.

”...” Li Ji’an stood rooted in place, his heart a sea of turbulent waves.