Clan Cultivation: My Intelligence Updated Daily

Zhang family, Red Fire Concentrate.

Previously, because everyone went to the Bone Forest to seize spiritual items, there was no longer any fighting here. Now, however, the sky above the mine is densely packed with cultivators, among whom a warship stands out the most.

After Zhang Yuanyi brought this Foundation Establishment flying artifact back to his clan, the Zhang family named it [Zhaoming].

The cultivators from the Yun and Ming families stared at the massive warship, their eyelids twitching. This was a devastating weapon capable of destroying mountains and annihilating entire clans. The Zhang family had been hiding it all this time, probably waiting for the day they could wipe them out.

The Zhang family cultivators on [Zhaoming] looked serious. Ever since they received the news that the two families were going to attack them, Zhang Xingyao had recalled all his cultivators, including the vassal families.

It can be said that almost all the local cultivators in Yingchuan County participated in today's great battle.

"Zhang Xingyao, a member of the Lin family, will you pay or not?"

Holding the Bright Moon Mystic Wheel, Ming Yichuan glared at the man at the bow and shouted, "For the sake of a mere vassal of a Qi Refining family, do you want your entire Zhang family to be buried with you?"

"Fellow Daoist, didn't the letter make it very clear? This is absolutely impossible!"

"I'm not going to waste my breath on you. If you want to fight, then fight; otherwise, get lost!"

Zhang Xingyao, not wanting to waste any more words, ordered his clansmen behind him, "Attack!"

"yes!"

As the order was given, the Zhang family cultivators responded in unison. In an instant, spiritual light burst forth throughout the valley, and killing intent surged!

The members of the Zhang family either made hand seals and chanted incantations or brought out their magical implements, their movements perfectly synchronized.

More than ten cultivators at the mid-stage of Qi Refining simultaneously unleashed talismans, causing countless fire and lightning talismans to explode in mid-air, transforming into raging flames and dazzling lightning that poured down like a torrential rain, heading straight for the Ming and Yun camps!

In an instant, various colored lights intertwined and collided in the sky, illuminating the entire mine as bright as day.

The deafening roar of the explosion was deafening, and the violent turbulent flow of spiritual energy swept in all directions. Even the rock walls on both sides of the valley were shaken by the aftershocks, causing rocks to tumble down and dust to fill the sky.

The Ming and Yun families raised their protective spiritual light or threw out defensive magical artifacts to defend themselves. However, the Zhang family's attack was too swift, and several disciples were still struck by the lightning and fire, screaming as they were sent flying backward, their bodies charred black, their fate unknown.

"Damn it!"

Ming Yichuan had no idea that the Zhang family had such a large warship. He shouted to Yun Ruifeng beside him, "Brother Yun, let's go and break this flying magic weapon."

"Um."

Yun Ruifeng's expression was complicated. In fact, he had planned to retreat as soon as he saw [Zhaoming], but at this point, there was no time to think about it anymore.

They could only unleash their own Spirit Jade Ruler to attack together.

Following behind them were the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators from each of the two families: Ming Yizhou and Yun Ruihai.

Seeing the four Foundation Establishment cultivators attacking at once, Zhang Xingyao, Zhang Yuanlin, and the late-stage Qi Refining cultivators of the clan poured all their mana into the [Zhaoming] at their feet.

The originally dim spiritual shield around the warship immediately burst forth with dazzling spiritual light, blocking wave after wave of attacks from the four Foundation Establishment cultivators, but ultimately it was not a long-term solution.

"Aren't we there yet!"

As his magical power continued to be released, Zhang Xingyao's already weakened body was further damaged. In order to withstand the attacks of the two families, he specially invited Yue Zhenhai and Wang Xuan to come and help him.

"If the Grand Elder emerges from seclusion, how can we allow them to act so arrogantly here?"

The Zhang family patriarch was somewhat helpless. His eldest elder, Zhang Yuanhui, was in seclusion for many years, seeking to perfect his cultivation and break through to the Golden Core stage. He would not easily come out unless it was a matter of life and death for the family.

Although they have managed to withstand wave after wave of attacks thanks to [Zhaoming], and many Qi Refining cultivators from the Yun and Ming families have suffered casualties, the situation is difficult to stabilize as long as the Foundation Establishment cultivators remain alive.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, we're here to help you!"

Fortunately, half an hour later, two streaks of light finally appeared in the distance, which were Yue Zhenhai and Wang Xuan.

The cultivators from the Yun and Ming families were immediately thrown into disarray. No one from the Zhang family was still alive, and now two more Foundation Establishment cultivators had joined the fray. The battle situation had become unpredictable, leaving them somewhat at a loss.

"Haha, my two fellow Daoists have arrived just in time."

Zhang Xingyao and Zhang Yuanlin were overjoyed and immediately flew out to fight against Ming Yichuan and his group of four.

.......

On the Zhaoming warship, Zhang Lingyu, like many of his clansmen, continuously unleashed various spells at the two cultivators, but his target was very clear.

Those were the early-stage Qi Refining cultivators from both families.

As for why, it's because yesterday morning, the intelligence system was updated with an important piece of information.

[Level 2 Intelligence: Tomorrow, cultivators from the Yun, Ming, and Zhang families will engage in a full-scale war at the Crimson Fire Mine. Li Yanshan, the garrison commander of Tianyuan Market, will intervene to mediate. If you wish to go there, please proceed with caution.]

Although Nascent Soul sects don't care about the petty squabbles among their vassals, they will definitely intervene forcefully when it comes to a war of annihilation.

The reason is simple: the once-in-a-century beast tide is coming in a little over a decade, but the human race has not yet fully recovered from the last millennium beast tide.

At this moment, neither the Jade Light Pavilion nor the other six sects of Zhao would allow such heavy casualties below.

For every additional cultivator, there will be more casualties on the demon beast side.

Even if they have to kill each other, they should wait until the beast tide is over.

As for why we need to target cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining, the reason is quite simple.

When the beast tide arrives, the six sects of Zhao will not conscript cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining. Most of the conscripted cultivators die in the bellies of the monsters, and very few of them return.

By killing them all now, Zhang Lingyu has essentially eliminated the core forces of the two future Qi Refining factions, namely those at the mid-stage and late-stage.

When the beast tide ends, the Yun and Ming families will be in a period of decline, which will be the perfect opportunity for the Zhang family to destroy them!

"Judging by the time, they should be here soon."

As he continued to attack the two groups of cultivators, he kept chanting in his mind.

Sure enough, within a quarter of an hour, two streaks of light appeared on the horizon. The two Foundation Establishment cultivators who were locked in combat suddenly felt a pang of fear and stopped their attacks, standing in mid-air.

When the light of the escape reached them, two elderly men with an air of otherworldly wisdom emerged from it.

Upon seeing the newcomers, the Foundation Establishment cultivators' expressions changed drastically. They quickly bowed and said in unison, "We greet Deacon Li and Deacon Yang!"

These two men were Li Yanshan and Yang Yuanli, who were in charge of guarding Tianyuan Market.

Their cultivation had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and just their presence alone made everyone present tremble with fear.

"Deacon Li, Deacon Yang, what brings you here?"

Ming Yichuan felt a little guilty. Li Yanshan was a cultivator from the Jade Light Pavilion, and the Zhang family was their vassal. Could they have come here to help them?

"hehe..."

Li Yanshan glanced at him indifferently, then said:

"The beast tide is approaching, yet you are here killing each other. Are you deliberately wasting the strength of my human race?"

Having said that, he unleashed his full power, sweeping it directly over the cultivators, causing many to fall from the sky in fright.

"This...we didn't mean that!"

Yun Ruifeng was genuinely flustered. They were merely resolving a conflict between families; how could this escalate to the entire human race?

Is the next step to blame them for the human race's crushing defeat?

"Whether you have this intention or not, we'll find out when we go to the market."

The oppressive aura emanating from Li Yanshan grew increasingly powerful, making it difficult for the cultivators present to breathe. Zhang Xingyao and his companion were the first to step forward, clasping their hands in greeting:

"In accordance with the decree of the Supreme Patriarch!"

Upon seeing this, Ming Yichuan and the other three were filled with immense panic. The Zhang family was a vassal, and they would probably only face some punishment at most. But it was hard to say what would happen to them. Their own sect did not have a market in Yingchuan County, so they had no way to ask for help.

Unable to refuse at the moment, they could only echo, "According to the sect's decree...we will go."