Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Su Guyu then infused spiritual power into the formation, activating the second attack spell, "Ten Thousand Woods Locking Spirit Technique."

With a ripple in the formation, countless vines as thick as arms emerged from the ground.

These vines grew extremely fast, and soon they had entangled many Qi Refining cultivators.

"ah-"

Caught off guard, several people were swept away. Although they managed to stabilize themselves by summoning magical artifacts, it still greatly affected their marching speed, infuriating the black-clad cultivator.

Unfortunately, during the first wave of magical attacks, the Su family used mist to conceal their vision.

"It seems we can't save this treasure."

The leading black-clad cultivator looked reluctant and took out a fist-sized black sphere from his storage bag.

The second-tier superior-grade rare treasure, "Mysterious Yin Barrier-Breaking Pearl".

He carefully infused the black bead with spiritual power, then pushed it away.

The black bead began to spin slowly, faster and faster, until it finally disappeared in an instant.

When it reappeared, it was already stuck to the Water and Wood Condensation Array.

"Whoosh—"

Countless black, thread-like tentacles emerged from the black bead and began to densely cover the entire barrier.

"Oops!"

Su Guyu's expression changed drastically: "The speed at which this great formation consumes spiritual energy has increased dramatically."

"We need to get the cultivators below on their toes!"

As expected, as the spiritual energy demand of the binding array increased rapidly, the power of the Myriad Wood Locking Spirit Technique was greatly reduced.

Four black magic arrays immediately appeared, working in conjunction with the magical treasure to accelerate the absorption of spiritual energy.

"Sizzle—"

Coincidentally, there was a black magic circle not far from Lin Qing.

He saw the black, turbid energy emerging from the small flag, and then being gradually worn down by the Water-Wood Condensation Array with the help of various spells from other cultivators.

"This can't go on!"

Lin Qing was secretly anxious when he suddenly heard Lin Shengrong's voice transmission in his ear.

"Sixth son, I estimate that when the formation breaks, the Su family will definitely use their trump cards. At that time, you can take advantage of the chaos to escape."

"Hiding in the mortal world is fine, or even underwater. The only thing that matters is your safety!"

"Remember this: it will all be worth it if you escape!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing secretly glanced at Uncle Rong, who was not far away, and the latter nodded without making a sound.

Lin Qing felt a lump in her throat, and couldn't help but lower her head and grit her teeth.

An hour passed quickly, but there was still no sign of the Su family's rescue, which made Su Guyu and the other two completely give up hope.

Seeing the array's light shield tremble, the cultivators below took turns injecting their own mana to maintain the array's operation.

Su Jingzhe finally made up his mind and said firmly, "Since that's the case, let's do as elder brother says!"

"These people want to swallow up Wanfu Market, aren't they afraid of bursting their stomachs?"

As for the Qi Refining cultivators below...

Su Jingzhe's gaze fell on the wallet, Gu Cheng, and the others, and he slowly transmitted his voice to his elder brother, Su Guyu.

"The foundations laid by the Qian and Gu families are more than enough."

Su Guyu was taken aback upon hearing this, but then realized what was happening. The Su family had suffered a great loss of strength this time, and if the three of them were to perish, then cultivators at the Foundation Establishment level would no longer be able to gain an overwhelming advantage.

If we can't deter those with ulterior motives, wouldn't all the hard work the Su family has put in over the past eight hundred years go to waste?

Do they really think I can't see through their little schemes? They only poured in three-tenths of their magic power, but pretended to use seven-tenths.

Su Guyu glanced around and saw Lin Qing and the others, her eyes flickering slightly.

"The matter concerning the Qian and Gu families is settled."

"But we could try to get in touch with the Lin family."

The best strategy for long-term stability is to ensure that the three powers in the alliance are in balance, with each power gaining at its own pace.

Moreover, he could take this opportunity to repay a favor he owed to the Lin family patriarch years ago.

Therefore, Su Guyu began to transmit her voice to Lin Shengrong, Lin Shengshuang, and Lin Qing, the three Lin family members with the highest cultivation levels.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, after one incense stick's time, I will unleash the full power of the Water-Wood Condensation Array."

"If you want to break through, you'd better seize the right opportunity."

"I only spoke frankly to remind you because of the alliance between the Su and Lin families, and also because Fellow Daoist Canglan did me a favor back then."

"Thank you so much for saving me, senior!"

The three exchanged a glance, a hint of joy appearing in their eyes.

If the Su family diverts the enemy's attention, their chances of escape will greatly increase.

"However, no matter what, Liu'er, you must prioritize your own safety!"

"Leave us alone!"

"Your life is the only hope for the Lin family."

Lin Qing gave them a complicated look, then looked at Uncle Feng, Lin Yunyue, Lin Yunshan and the others from a distance.

A lump formed in my throat.

"Live, live on!"

Lin Qing gritted her teeth; she wasn't alone, but the hope of her entire family…

Even if this hope comes with immense pressure.

He nodded slowly, then fell into a long silence.

Because of the waiting, time seemed to drag on endlessly.

After an incense stick's time, the defensive array was reduced to a thin layer of light, and Lin Qing could even hear the shouts of the black-clad pirates.

"Is this all there is to it?"

A strange cultivator beside him muttered to himself, clearly not expecting things to develop this way.

"what?"

His pupils suddenly contracted, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"I knew the Su family had more tricks up their sleeve!"

It turned out that the three Su brothers, whom he had been carefully "watching," suddenly threw out a formation tablet, and then all three of them simultaneously channeled their own magical power into it.

It is clear that some kind of great supernatural power is about to be unleashed.

"Splash—"

More than a dozen jets of water, each thirty meters thick, suddenly shot out from the ground, spinning and surging continuously.

These water jets also contained countless thick wooden vines, which combined to form a powerful waterspout attack that engulfed the men in black.

"ah-"

A dozen or so black-clad cultivators were instantly injured, their screams echoing throughout the market, bringing a glimmer of hope to the other cultivators.

"The Su family must hold on!"

"Yes, why didn't you use such a powerful spell sooner?"

"Oh no! The protective shield is about to break!"

"Wanfu Market is finished!"

The sudden spell disrupted everyone's rhythm. The black-clad cultivators were caught off guard and fell victim to it one after another. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator suffered a serious injury.

As the three Su brothers pulled, more and more water columns shot into the sky. They wielded six of the giant water dragons, spraying them towards the location of the black-clad Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Now!"

Lin Shengrong gave a low shout, and the Lin family members all followed suit, taking the lead in escaping the market scene.

Once outside the inner circle of the market, Lin Shengrong led Lin Shengshan and the others in a certain direction and sped off.

Lin Shengshuang then left together with her husband Gu Shang'an and Lin Yunyue.

Only Lin Qing and Lin Shengfeng remained side by side. Without saying a word, they sped towards the seaside.

However, they were immediately surrounded by black-clad pirates.

"go!"

Almost simultaneously, they instantly activated the talismans in their hands, and in an instant, countless talismans transformed into beams of multicolored light, attempting to forcefully break through the defenses.

The black-clad cultivators were thrown into disarray by the water dragon pillars. However, a Foundation Establishment cultivator nearby attracted their attention…

The other cultivators in the market also scattered and fled, creating chaos in an instant.

"Don't let them get away!"

"Leave six people behind so those three old bastards can taste the agony of having their souls extracted and their spirits refined!"

The leading black-clad monk spoke in a sinister tone.

"Don't let any of them escape!"