Mythical Cultivation

Just as the two were communicating with each other, Hehuan Sect's elder Lin Sufei also said, "Fellow Daoist Dongfang, it is indeed our fault in this incident. We really shouldn't have forced you so hard. I implore you to be magnanimous and not bother with us." Her tone was full of resentment, as if it would be the other party's fault if she was not forgiven.

"Haha, that's not a big deal. Fellow Daoist Lin, you're being polite!" Dongfang Yishan laughed heartily and replied perfunctorily.

When Dongfang Yishan finished speaking, Lin Sufei's heart sank. She understood his tone; he definitely wouldn't let this go so easily. The others standing nearby also had solemn expressions. They all knew this turmoil wouldn't be quelled so easily. Once they returned to their respective sects or families, they would have to carefully discuss their response strategies with everyone else, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

The Hehuan Sect, to which Lin Sufei belonged, was originally a branch of a larger faction that migrated from another county. The Hehuan Sect has always harbored the ambition to continuously expand its power. However, this conflict with the local Qingyun Sect was inevitable. Having inadvertently offended such a powerful and entrenched force in this region, while the sect's entire existence wouldn't be instantly annihilated, it was foreseeable that the days ahead would be filled with hardship and difficulties.

Looking at Zheng Shuguang, the Zheng clan behind him had already secretly joined the Netherworld Sect. Therefore, it was only natural that the Zheng clan would become embroiled in a feud with the Qingyun Sect. However, the key was to prevent the Qingyun Sect from obtaining definitive evidence of their involvement with the Netherworld Sect. After all, the Netherworld Sect and the Qingyun Sect had a deep-seated feud that spanned over a thousand years. A clash between the two would inevitably result in a fierce, relentless struggle.

The Nangong clan, to which Nangong Wentian belonged, was an ancient family native to Qingjiang County, with a rich and ancient history. Furthermore, among the six prominent factions in Qingjiang County, the Nangong clan was undeniably the foremost, its overall strength unrivaled. For a long time, the Nangong clan had harbored a lofty ambition, aspiring to grow and prosper into a preeminent power, on par with the Qingyun Sect, dominating the entire county. They had no qualms about offending the Qingyun Sect; after all, this wasn't their first offense. As the saying goes, "the more lice, the less itchy," so what was the harm in one more offense?

In contrast, the Lin family, to which Lin Hanlun belonged, was considered only at the lower end of the six major factions. As a local faction native to Qingjiang County, the Lin family lacked a strong background or backing. However, their ancestors once enjoyed a glorious period of history, even producing peerless cultivators who surpassed the Golden Core realm. However, times have changed, and the Lin family has fallen into decline. Even so, they still cling to the glory and splendor of their ancestors, maintaining a haughty, superior attitude and disdain for other factions. Therefore, the Lin family naturally didn't care about the possibility of offending the Qingyun Sect.

Having said that, the few people were too lazy to continue the endless debate and so parted ways unhappily. Then, they hurried non-stop towards the location of their disciples, mentally planning to bring them back to their sect or family safely. As for other matters, they would have to wait until they returned to discuss them in detail.

Meanwhile, Wu Ming and his companions had followed their two inner sect brothers to a resting place dozens of miles from the battlefield. They stood quietly, their gazes occasionally darting towards the smoke-filled battlefield in the distance, their hearts filled with anxiety and anticipation, silently praying for Elder Dongfang's triumphant return.

"Hey, what do you think? Can Elder Dongfang defeat those six enemies?" A thin disciple broke the silence first. He frowned, his face full of worry.

"Is there even a need to ask? Elder Dongfang is extremely powerful. How can a mere six people do anything to him?" Another disciple with a resolute face immediately retorted, his eyes revealing his unwavering trust in Elder Dongfang.

"You can't say that. The opponent is also a powerful warrior in the Jindan realm, and it's six against one. Even if Elder Dongfang is very powerful, it will probably be a bit difficult." A fat disciple next to him shook his head and expressed a different opinion.

"That's right. If it is really that easy for Elder Dongfang to win, why doesn't the sect send a few more elders to support him? Wouldn't the chances of winning be greater this way?" Another disciple echoed.

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Everyone started talking at once. Some believed that Elder Dongfang would be able to defeat the powerful enemy, while others worried that he would be outnumbered. For a moment, all kinds of speculation and arguments filled the air, making the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

However, the eyes of the two inner disciples were filled with worry. After all, as disciples who had already entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, they were naturally unlike those who were only in the Qi Refining Stage, who had no idea of ​​the true strength of the Golden Core Stage masters.

Just considering their current Foundation Establishment stage, even among those of the same level, it was impossible for anyone to single-handedly fight against six opponents of the same level. Not to mention that this time they were facing a Jindan stage that was even more powerful than Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, Mei Lingshuang turned her gaze to Wu Ming beside her and asked, "Wu Ming, in your opinion, can Elder Dongfang win this battle?"

Hearing Mei Lingshuang's question, Wu Ming couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. After all, he was just a lowly cultivator at the Qi Refining stage. How could he possibly know the outcome of a fierce battle between two powerful cultivators at the Golden Core stage?

However, after a brief moment of contemplation, Wu Ming slowly said, "Although I'm not sure whether Elder Dongfang can ultimately win, since he dared to face six opponents alone, he must have his own calculations and strategies in mind."

Unexpectedly, just as he finished speaking, Hou Tiancheng on the side immediately refuted: "Wu Ming, I think you are wrong. Perhaps Elder Dongfang was simply too late to come up with a better solution because of the suddenness of the incident, so he was forced to rely on his own strength to fight against the six people alone!"