I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 282: Chapter 248: Shielding One’s Own

Kongfang City Square.

The whispered conversations gradually reached a boiling point with the changing situation on the Xuanming Battlefield. Everyone was intently focused on the Mirage Illusion, unable to hear what was being said inside, relying only on the actors’ movements to make some guesses.

”This must be because there’s Demon Clan manipulating the Ice Demons, otherwise the disparity between the two sides is too great.”

”Exactly, the Noble Families have barely encountered Ice Demon sieges, but the Sect keeps running into Ice Demon armies at every turn, narrowly escaping danger each time.”

”Could it be that there’s someone from the Demon Clan among the Noble Family disciples?”

”But the Demon Clan disappeared during the Ancient God-Demon War. It’s more likely to say it’s the Ghost Clan resurfacing, but Demons...”

”It’s hard to say; even the Nascent Soul Great Powers can’t enter the Xuanming Battlefield to check now. We can only keep watching, hoping nothing happens.”

The uneasy mood fermented among the crowd, and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of both the Noble Families and the Sect also showed signs of worry, concentrating their attention on the Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the Xuanming Battlefield.

The Clan Leaders of the Kong and Fang Families immediately deployed manpower within their clans to inspect various areas of the square, even setting up layer upon layer of great arrays and guard disciples around the square as a precaution.

At this moment, a piercing voice came from the pavilion where the Noble Family cultivators were gathered.

”It’s unclear if there’s something wrong with Jiang Yuebai. Out of everyone in this Wind and Cloud Meeting, she’s been the most unusual!”

The speaker was a middle-aged man at the Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivation, Wen Hong of the Wen Family from the Baishui Domain, who had good relations with the Kong Family.

The ear power and eye power of Nascent Soul True Monarchs are exceptional, and even from far away, they could clearly see him and hear everything clearly.

Wen Hong continued, ”The three brothers of the Kong Family include two at the Peak Foundation Establishment, and one at Late-Stage Foundation Establishment. It’s understandable if they were individually defeated by Jiang Yuebai, a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, as everyone’s prone to mistakes, but all three together...”

”This inevitably causes suspicion. Does Jiang Yuebai have special methods that just counter the three brothers of the Kong Family, rendering them powerless and defenseless?”

”You’re just spouting nonsense! Can’t handle losing so you fling mud? Is this the demeanor of your Noble Families? Well, I say the Fang Family and Lu Family hide the Demon Clan, or how else would Sect disciples always be besieged by Ice Demons during hunts?!”

True Monarch Cang Huo immediately shot back from the opposite building. Lii Jiuchuan frowned silently, his gaze growing colder, while Zhao Fuyi and Li Fantao also looked over.

On the Sect’s side, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs either overtly or covertly released their oppressive auras, creating an undercurrent of tension.

The Nascent Soul cultivators on the Noble Family’s side also released some pressure, making the atmosphere across the square instantly heavy.

Feeling the covert support of the Noble Family cultivators, Wen Hong continued with a smile, ”True Monarch Cang Huo, don’t make baseless accusations. Besides, how do you know this isn’t the work of someone with ulterior motives? Someone wants to make the Noble Family disciples look suspicious.”

True Monarch Cang Huo rolled up his sleeves to confront, but Lii Jiuchuan blocked him with an arm.

”I think regardless of the outcome of this Wind and Cloud Meeting, we must investigate the secrets behind Jiang Yuebai. If she really is colluding with the Demon Clan, it’s better to find out early to prevent implicating True Monarch Jiuchuan and the Heavenly Interence Sect, right?”

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs on the Noble Family’s side remained silent, but their accompanying family cultivators echoed in agreement.

”Yes, yes, who knows if it’s a self-directed act by someone with ill intentions, just to steal the spotlight in the end.”

”Exactly, she just led reinforcements in, and once she arrived, the Ice Demons were defeated, highly suspicious.”

”Indeed, the situation in the hunting ground is peculiar and needs thorough investigation.”

Wen Hong continued, ”I bet the matter in the Land of Azure Flame was fabricated. How could an insignificant Foundation Establishment Cultivator set up such a grand array as the Four Symbols Eight Trigrams Array?”

Seeing this, the Kong Family Clan Leader, Kong Huaizheng, was about to mediate, but the Great Elder Kong Huaide stopped him, watching the situation unfold with a smile.

Lii Jiuchuan clenched his fists secretly. That girl is now an Extraordinary Person; this matter must not be exposed. Otherwise, she would struggle to take a single step in the Cultivation Realm in the future.

She defeated the three brothers of the Kong Family, there were traces of demon arts around Kong Wenrang. Before he was eliminated, although he hadn’t seen Jiang Yuebai, he already had his suspicions. If this matter were pursued, something would inevitably be revealed.

”Lii Jiuchuan, step aside, let me scold these scoundrels to death!” True Monarch Cang Huo was furious.

Zhao Fuyi approached, exuding coldness, ”Verbal disputes won’t quell their arrogant flames.”

”Then what do you propose?” asked True Monarch Cang Huo.

Zhao Fuyi’s expression was stern, and he shouted, ”Wen Hong, Jiang Yuebai’s Array Dao was guided by me. Are you looking down on her, or are you looking down on me, Zhao Fuyi? Above the East Sea, I’ll personally set up a grand array for you to break. If you don’t come, I’ll tear down your Wen Family’s Mountain Protection Array!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Fuyi, without waiting for Wen Hong to respond, rode a Tunneling Light straight to the East Sea.

Wen Hong’s mouth twitched wildly, caught in a dilemma. Everyone on the Sect’s side was gleefully watching him; if he didn’t go, he’d lose face, and Zhao Fuyi, who always follows through, really would tear down his Wen Family’s Mountain Protection Array, causing the entire Wen Family to lose face.

”I’ll go then!”

Having no other choice, Wen Hong had to grit his teeth and follow along.

”When Fuyi strikes, he never shows mercy. This is going to be interesting, hahaha. I must record the entire process and play it at the major taverns in Kongfang City for three hundred and sixty-five days, hahaha.”

True Monarch Cang Huo followed eagerly.

As soon as Wen Hong left, Lii Jiuchuan lifted his eyes, revealing his sharp edge.

”Yuebai was my disciple since her Qi Cultivation Stage, taught by me until now. Your doubts about her abilities are doubts about me, Lii Jiuchuan. In that case, Jiuchuan challenges the Great Elder of the Kong Family.”

”See if my abilities can truly affect your Kong Family! Do my disciples from Lii Jiuchuan really need to resort to tricks to stand out!”

Kong Huaide trembled all over and quickly said, ”This is a misunderstanding...”

Before the words were finished, Lii Jiuchuan turned around and left, just like Zhao Fuyi, not giving Kong Huaide any chance to refuse.

Kong Huaide looked at Kong Huaizheng, who had a stern face, ”He hasn’t directly challenged me yet, which is already saving face for the Kong Family. You stirred the fire; you settle it.”

”Ah!” Kong Huaide sighed heavily and forced a smile as he followed.

Lii Jiuchuan had just defeated the fifth on the Nascent Soul Battle List; he is definitely not his match. He could only catch up with him first and try to smooth things over with a few good words.

Why are the people from the Heavenly Interence Sect so fierce!

When Zhao Fuyi and Lii Jiuchuan struck, the sect’s morale soared, and the noble families quieted down, as no one wanted to be targeted by those two ruthless characters later.

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In the Xuanming Battlefield, Jiang Yuebai was still unaware of how her strong, protective Master had deflected a potential disaster for her.

If she were just a loose cultivator and made such a big splash today, she would inevitably be targeted when she left.

Whether recruited or bothered, it would surely be unpleasant.

This is perhaps one of the reasons why most loose cultivators are unwilling to enter the inner hunting ground and compete under the watchful eyes of all.

Reaping benefits in the maze and leaving quietly is the principle of loose cultivators.

”Junior Sister Jiang, do you really want to go to the Ice Pillar alone? But I need your help.”

Tang Weimian asked Jiang Yuebai, thinking back to when Lii Jiuchuan helped her master stabilize the Great Array in the Netherworld Sea for three days. Since Jiang Yuebai is a disciple of the same line under Lii Jiuchuan, she must have similar abilities.

Therefore, she asked Jiang Yuebai for help in arraying.

Jiang Yuebai handed the packed Five Elements Thunder Pearl to Tang Weimian, ”Senior Sister Tang, you managed to form the Beidou Star Positioning Array in the Land of Azure Flame back then, a very difficult task, and promptly sent messages to prevent a disaster. How can today’s Five Extremes Heavenly Thunder Array be difficult for you?”

Among arrays, those related to the stars and numerology are the most difficult, while arrays related to the Five Elements are much simpler.

Tang Weimian was originally worried about her difficult-to-heal injury and whether she could hold out in the Great Array, but the elixirs Xie Jingshan brought were excellent, and she had almost recovered.

Moreover, the Five Elements Thunder Pearl Jiang Yuebai provided was very suitable for setting up this array, with its pure Thunder Intent of the Five Elements. Even if her position as the array’s core was weaker, it would not affect the effectiveness of the Great Array.

Thinking of the previous Beidou Star Positioning Array, Tang Weimian regained her composure. Indeed, if she could manage such a difficult array, why would she fear the mere Five Extremes Heavenly Thunder Array?

This array’s power rivals that of the Golden Core Stage, exploding instantly when formed. It’s enough to break the noble family’s great array and attack the noble family disciples. She just needs to withstand that moment.

Tang Weimian handed a jade talisman and a dagger to Jiang Yuebai, ”This was personally refined by my senior brother. The talisman is called ’Divine Concealment,’ forming a three-foot Qi Shield around you, making any shape or item within undetectable. It lasts for one hour and then deactivates.”

”As for this dagger, my senior brother gave me three of them, and now there’s only one left. It can only be used once, able to silently tear a small hole in any formations no stronger than the Golden Core Stage. If you’re fast enough, using both together will allow you to slip into the array they’ve set up.”

Jiang Yuebai smiled as she accepted both items. Having been in the limelight with arraying once was enough. Now, she only wanted to find Lu Nanzhi.

She had already guessed what Lu Nanzhi intended to do. She wouldn’t stop Lu Nanzhi; she just wanted to assist her during her most difficult time.

Recalling her own past, trapped in hatred and isolated without aid, rejecting all help on the surface for fear of involving others, she still inwardly hoped for someone to be by her side to lend a hand.

Besides, she had a tiny bit of selfishness. If Tang Weimian’s array ultimately didn’t work, she could still be there, playing the last trump card.

Let them curse if they must, as long as she can win, as long as she can help Anan.

Not far away, Yun Shang, Xie Jingshan, Zhuo Qingfeng and others watched her, ready to speak, but Jiang Yuebai, without waiting for them, disappeared in front of everyone with a Sky-Breaking Flash.

It’s not life and death farewell, saying so much is just ominous, not listening, not listening, turtle chanting scriptures!