Medical Sage

Several days later, a tumultuous cloud of demons and a contingent of armored warriors emerged from Red Lion Cave and the flanks of Cloud Dragon Mountain, surging toward the stream thirty miles west of Enlightened Deity Cave.

The cloud of demons and armored warriors were teeming with countless little demons and cultivators of Cloud Dragon Mountain, numbering at least over a thousand.

Leading the two groups were none other than the Cave Master of Red Lion Cave, Red Lion Daoist, and Zhou Long, the only closed-door disciple of the Sect Master of Cloud Dragon Mountain! Moreover, there were two other individuals standing by their sides.

The aura emanating from these two was utterly terrifying, with surging spiritual energy coursing through their bodies, making them appear as towering mountains, evoking involuntary shivers.

Clearly, these two were immensely powerful, to the point where their presence sent chills down one’s spine. One of the two was none other than Lau Pang, one of the Five Guardian Elders of Cloud Dragon Mountain. As for the other… to stand alongside him, they must not be easy to deal with either, right?

Seeing Zhou Long bring along two powerhouses of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, even Red Lion Daoist couldn’t help but feel a wave of admiration. Cloud Dragon Mountain truly lived up to its reputation. Not only were they numerous and powerful, but even their subordinates were far superior to his Red Lion Cave.

This time, Red Lion Daoist had dispatched five powerhouses of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, over thirty experts of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, and an army comprised of hundreds from the Qi Refining Fourth to Sixth Layers! In contrast, Cloud Dragon Mountain...

Two powerhouses of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, over a dozen experts of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, more than fifty experts of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, and an army of nearly a thousand disciples!

With such a scale combined, it wasn’t just Enlightened Deity Cave that would be terrified. Even if faced with such opponents, his Red Lion Cave would tremble and approach it as a life-or-death battle, so now…

”Elder Lau, Elder Qin, Young Master Zhou Long,” Red Lion Daoist greeted Zhou Long and the two behind him.

”Cave Master Red Lion, enough with the chatter, let’s charge forward! I want that scum with the last name Chen to know how foolish he is to dare offend me, Zhou Long, and how tragic the consequences will be!” But before Lau Pang and the others could respond, Zhou Long, with a menacing expression and murderous intent, could hold back no longer and spoke urgently.

Clearly, he was entirely consumed by thoughts of revenge, unwilling to delay any longer. So Lau Pang, the other elder, and Red Lion Daoist exchanged glances and then, without further ado, merged their forces and charged murderously toward Enlightened Deity Cave.

The might of either of these armies alone was already astounding. Now, combined, their formation and momentum were truly breathtaking!

To the various powers around them, this was both unprecedented and terrifying!

”Hiss! What’s going on? What’s with that army?”

”Isn’t that Red Lion Daoist from Red Lion Cave? Hiss, and there’s Zhou Long from Cloud Dragon Mountain, Lau Pang...”

”What are they planning? With so many people and such a formidable army, wait, are they planning to...”

”I think they’re headed for Enlightened Deity Cave. Previously, during Red Lion Daoist’s birthday banquet, the trust in Enlightened Deity Cave’s master escalated tensions, offending Red Lion Daoist and Zhou Long badly! Especially Zhou Long, who suffered greatly.”

”That makes sense. We’re in for quite a show. Just look at their formation; they’re not playing around. They could likely annihilate Enlightened Deity Cave if they wanted.”

...

With such a large movement from Red Lion Daoist, Zhou Long, and their allies, it was impossible to go unnoticed.

So, as the army advanced, the various powers nearby trembled and shook in fear, discussing endlessly, unable to keep calm after witnessing such a scene.

Because this time, the joint forces of Red Lion Cave and Cloud Dragon Mountain were simply too massive and formidable!

Forget anything else, just Red Lion Daoist and Lau Pang, along with a third powerhouse of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer or Second Level Late Stage Beast, such a lineup would make any in a radius of several hundred to a thousand miles shudder in fear at the mere sight!

However, despite the intimidating spectacle, as the grand army rolled through, many smaller powers along the way remained watchful, peeking out after initially closing their gates due to fear, following the army’s footsteps.

The love for excitement is a natural instinct for any species.

What’s more, this was a high-level war involving Red Lion Cave, Cloud Dragon Mountain, and Enlightened Deity Cave! It would determine the future of this entire region.

Thus, they certainly didn’t want to miss this war! They wanted to witness everything from start to finish, eager to know everything firsthand.

In the distance, beneath cliffs towering over a remote gorge, an eldritch pair of snakelike eyes peered from within a grey-black fog, watching quietly. The faint sound of a snake’s hiss echoed, sending chills down one’s spine.

”That fool Zhou Long, although I knew he wouldn’t let go after losing face, but that old Red Lion, what’s his intention? Doesn’t he realize that the kid with the last name Chen is formidable?”

From the fog emerged an aged figure. It was none other than Green Snake Elder, who had appeared at Red Lion Daoist’s birthday banquet and was a powerhouse of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

And yet, though his secluded dwelling isn’t within this region, why would he suddenly appear here now?

Green Snake Elder murmured, his eyes lighting up after a long pause: ”It seems something hidden is happening here that I don’t know about. No matter what it is, Red Lion Daoist didn’t report to our Purple Flame Palace. On the contrary, he’s colluding with Cloud Dragon Mountain as wolves in partnership, rats in a nest, haha… Do they really think that with Yun Shi’s connection to the Yan Zhen Sect, their wings have become stronger?”

”And this Enlightened Deity Cave... could it be that kid with the surname Chen thinks that after destroying the King of Gilded Toads, he can forget what status the Golden Toad Cave once held?” The more he muttered, the colder and more mocking Green Snake Elder’s face became, full of killing intent.

He is actually from the Purple Flame Palace!?

...

”Report, report! Lord Green Fright, and all esteemed lords, something terrible has happened. That Red Lion Cave’s Red Lion Daoist has allied with Zhou Long’s army from Cloud Dragon Mountain, and they are coming to attack our Enlightened Deity Cave! Furthermore, it is said that this time, they are personally led by the Red Lion Daoist and two of Cloud Dragon Mountain’s Qi Refining Ninth Layer Guardian Elders. My lord, what should we do now?”

At the same time, a patrol squad leader responsible for patrolling Enlightened Deity Cave stumbled and crawled desperately to reach Iron One and the others, kneeling in front of them with a terrified and trembling voice.

”What!? Red Lion Cave and the army from Cloud Dragon Mountain are joining forces to attack our Enlightened Deity Cave, and it’s personally led by the Red Lion Daoist along with two of Cloud Dragon Mountain’s Guardian Elders?”

Hearing this, the faces of Iron One, the Eight Great Iron Guards, and several high-ranking members inside the cave changed drastically, turning almost instantly pale with cold sweat streaming from their foreheads.

What could they do? Red Lion Cave and Cloud Dragon Mountain’s army joining forces to attack their Enlightened Deity Cave, what concept is that!?

And more importantly, the fact that Red Lion Daoist and two of the Five Guardian Elders of Cloud Dragon Mountain are personally leading the army... what kind of formation is that? What scale is it? It could easily empty their courage and composure, leaving only trembling hearts.

”Where is Lord Cave Master?” Fortunately, the Iron Guards now are not what they used to be. After calming down, their faces turned somber and serious as they asked.

”Reporting to Lord Green Fright, Lord Cave Master is currently in seclusion. We dare not disturb him.” Someone immediately responded.

”And what about Lord Cang Kun?” Iron One asked again.

”Taoist Cang Kun, he seems to have gone out for something. Earlier, during our patrol, we saw him leave,” the patrol squad leader said.

Upon hearing this, Iron One paused, and the faces of the others also turned stiff with uncertain apprehension.

If Chen Fei were here, or if Taoist Cang Kun were here, they wouldn’t be so terribly frightened, for when the sky falls, there’s someone tall to hold it up. Then, they would simply need to follow orders easily.

But now the situation is different.

Lord Cave Master Chen Fei is still in seclusion. They cannot let outsiders disturb his cultivation.

And if Taoist Cang Kun is also away... it means that from now on, at least until Taoist Cang Kun returns and Lord Cave Master Chen Fei exits seclusion, they must stand up and hold everything themselves.

Otherwise, what use does Enlightened Deity Cave have for this group of useless people?

”Old Five, right now, go and mobilize the troops immediately. Old Four and Old Six, go activate the Mountain Protection Array that the master set up. The rest of you, come with me. I want to see if they really think our Enlightened Deity Cave is a pushover?” Iron One’s eyes sank as he began to give commands with authority.

They needed to know that their eight brothers were not what they used to be. Even if they couldn’t defeat so many and such powerful enemies, it wasn’t difficult to engage with them, delaying them using the Mountain Protection Array set up by Chen Fei!

”Yes!”

”Understood, Big Brother. Let’s go, Old Six, let’s make it quick.”

Those named immediately sprang into action. The leaders of Enlightened Deity Cave behind them also began to tremble all over, their eyes turning resolute.

This is, after all, their first major battle since bowing to Chen Fei! Who wants to undermine their own prestige?

”I won’t say any unnecessary words. The enemy is coming fiercely. If you want to leave, want to break ties with our Enlightened Deity Cave, you may leave now. I, Iron One, on behalf of the master, promise you, we can part amicably. Anyone who wants to leave, by all means, go.”

After Iron Five, Iron Four, and Iron Six left, Iron One spoke suddenly, expressionless and in a calm voice.

”Lord Green Fright, what do you mean by this? Lord Cave Master has been very kind to us, how can we leave now, what does that count for?” Someone immediately spoke up, expressing their loyalty.

”That’s right, if we wanted to leave, we would’ve chosen to leave then, why wait until now?” The others also agreed without hesitation.

Although at this moment they couldn’t say they were exceptionally loyal to Chen Fei, at least if they wanted to leave, they would have done so with everything that had happened before, why wait until now?

Furthermore, they are not blind. Even if the opposing force is Red Lion Cave combined with Cloud Dragon Mountain, does that really mean their Enlightened Deity Cave has no power to fight?

Is Island Master Cang Kun at Canglan Island a fake? Just there to eat for free?