I Can Accumulate Proficiency, Starting from Alchemy

Chapter 200: Chapter 156: The Arrival of Death’s Tribulation_3

Translator: 549690339

Han Yi pondered for a moment, and still decided to speak out his most genuine thoughts.

Bai Wanqing was Luo Yunzhou’s master, and when he was trapped in the Luo family’s mysterious Spirit Field, it was Bai Wanqing who spoke up and preserved his courtyard.

This could be considered a favor.

Both emotionally and rationally, Han Yi should remind her.

Bai Wanqing frowned, then a look of realization flashed in her eyes.

“Junior Brother Han, you’ve just established your foundation not long ago, so there’s something you probably don’t know.”

“Before the nine bells rang, the sect had actually held a meeting of Foundation Establishment Stage elders, and there were two opinions expressed. One was to resist to the end, fighting without retreating.”

“The other was to temporarily abandon Xuandan Mountain Gate, to migrate away, either to Qianzhou, or to Daqin, or to Dayong, if not, the Southern Border, the Northern Wilderness, and the Eastern Sea are all suitable options.”

“At that meeting, Xuandan Peak was closed, and the Sect Master did not appear. It was held in Azure Dragon Palace by Elder Fu, convening many elders.”

“In the end, a vote was taken, and 70% of the people chose to fight to the death, while only 30% chose to migrate away.”

“And so, there was the subsequent assault on the Five Immortal Cities, attempting to break through the encirclement and forge a path.”

“However, as you can see, in this operation, Elder Fu and Master Fu both died in battle, and about 30% of the other Foundation Establishment cultivators also perished.”

“Although many of the enemy’s Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators were killed, it hasn’t made them know to back off.”

“This battle has reached a white-hot stage, and neither side can retreat.”

“However.”

Bai Wanqing paused at this point,

“However, during the meeting, we also reached an agreement. Before the Mountain Gate is broken, we will not retreat from death. Once the Mountain Gate is broken, we will each flee.”

“Even after going down the mountain, we will gather at eight locations, then head to Daqin together to rebuild the Xuandan Sect within the Daqin Immortal Country.”

As Bai Wanqing spoke up to this point, she looked at Han Yi again.

Han Yi suddenly understood.

This was reasonable, not everyone was like Gu Yu and Shen Ping, daring to die with the sect.

Between life and death, there was great terror. This was true for ordinary people, and also for cultivators.

When it came to desperate situations, Han Yi believed that very few cultivators could truly persist in going to death together.

Han Yi thought of Shen Ping’s words, it seemed that Shen Ping was one of those who insisted on fighting to the death.

He nodded, indicating his understanding.

“Lastly, Junior Brother Han, you must remember that the cultivators of Azure Dragon Peak have agreed to meet in Fengyan City, Qianzhou.”

From Bai Wanqing’s words, it was clear that she had lost her confidence in the Xuandan Sect, and now she was just waiting for the final decisive moment to come.

The two chatted for a while longer, mainly with Han Yi asking questions and Bai Wanqing answering them.

“Junior Brother Han, speaking of which, you’re at a disadvantage. You’ve just advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, and you’re immediately thrown into the fray, facing cultivators who are stronger than you.”

“On this point, the sect has indeed failed you.”

“However, the sect is in crisis, and there’s nothing we can do for you now.

Tomorrow… never mind, let’s just take care of ourselves.”

Bai Wanqing’s mood was somewhat downcast.

Han Yi didn’t want to bother her further, so he nodded solemnly, left the room, walked out of the Azure Dragon Palace, and returned to his courtyard.

After obtaining this piece of information from Bai Wanqing, the last stone in Han Yi’s heart had fallen, and he was no longer anxious, quietly waiting for tomorrow to come.

Although he had already established his foundation, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy about his Immortal’s path.

He had a sleepless night.

The next day.

At noon.

Outside the Xuandan Sect Mountain Gate, fifteen cultivators stood in midair.

At the forefront, there were three cultivators.

If Yuan Shun were here, he would be able to recognize exactly who these three cultivators were.

The current Sect Leader of Heavenly Soul Sect, Feng Wusheng, Golden Core Eighth Stage.

The current Sect Leader of Blood God Sect, Jiang Yichuan, Golden Core Ninth Stage.

The head of the Shou family, one of the strongest of the seven cultivation families in Shu State, with the family inheritance of talisman making, Shou Rong, Golden Core Eighth Stage.

“Senior Shou, please do it. As agreed upon, after destroying the Zhou Heavenly Xuangang Array and breaking through the protections of Xuandan Sect, your family can choose half of the sect’s books, and you will receive ten percent of the treasure vault.”

Jiang Yichuan stood with his hands behind his back, a blood sword on his back, his face calm. Yet, hidden in his eyes was an emotion that, once it exploded, would shatter heaven and earth.

Shou Rong, the head of the Shou family, was an elderly man with white eyebrows and a long beard, exuding an air of immortality. Hearing these words, he nodded and took out a few jade boxes from his sleeves, suspending them in front of him.

He looked pained, but he knew that there was no turning back. According to the agreement, his family would supply the talismans to destroy the Formation, after which, they would receive their share of the books and treasure vault without having to take further action.

He was not particularly interested in the treasure vault; it was the books of Xuandan Sect that he truly coveted.

For the Shou family, due to various reasons, talisman making had already reached a bottleneck, and they faced even greater constraints. Thus, dual cultivation of alchemy seemed to be a way out. Whether or not this approach was feasible, they would need to try it out.

Shou Rong opened a jade box, revealing two dark black talismans and one purple talisman inside. Taking out one dark black talisman, he gently activated it with spiritual power, causing it to fly up and stick directly onto the Zhou Heavenly Xuangang Array.

Then.

A massive thunderbolt descended from the heavens, striking the array that protected Xuandan Sect.

The Zhou Heavenly Xuangang Array shook violently.

Inside Xuandan Sect, in the core Array formation on the nine Inner Peaks, over a hundred high-grade spirit stones were shattered by the backlash.

However, inside the core Array, there were duty officers on standby. Seeing the spirit stones shatter, their faces changed drastically, and they immediately embedded the spare spirit stones into the formation.

But, the terrifying thunderstorm above the Xuandan Sect sent a chill down everyone’s spine, causing their hearts to tremble.

“This, this is a third-stage talisman, the Nine Spirits Falling Immortal Talisman.”

“In the end, it finally came.”

“After worrying for more than twenty years, today, we can finally unleash a wholehearted battle.”

“Only dying, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

More than a hundred cultivators from the nine Inner Peaks and the numerous outer peaks stood up, and those in the Foundation Establishment stage or higher soared into the air with their weapons, displaying their readiness.

Battle intent, determination, killing intent, anger, despair, helplessness, regret, fear, bewilderment…

Countless emotions emanated from the entire Xuandan Sect, the intensity of which palpable as if it had taken physical form.

Han Yi took to the air on his sword, his eyes sparkling.

For him, the outcome of today’s battle was clear. What he needed to do was to take advantage of the sect gate being breached and attempt to escape – over and over again.

After listening to Bai Wanqing’s words, he no longer carried any psychological burdens.

As everyone was shocked, another thunderbolt fell from the sky, striking the Zhou Heavenly Xuangang Array.

Han Yi shuddered in fear. The destructive aura contained within this thunderbolt was as powerful as the first one, both being third-stage talismans, Nine Spirits Falling Immortal Talismans. Heavenly Soul Sect was surprisingly willing to sacrifice them, two third-stage talismans that could be used against Golden Core Stage cultivators.

But it wasn’t over.

An even stronger purple thunderbolt immediately followed, striking the dazzling protective sect array. This thunderbolt was vast and terrifying, its power being roughly ten times stronger than the two before it.

Fourth-stage talisman, the Supreme Purple Thunder Talisman.

Crack.

In that instant, the sound of unknown spirit stones shattering rang out from various locations within the inner and outer peaks of Xuandan Sect, including deep within Xuandan Peak itself. Soon after, the sound of shattering spread to the Array’s core.

Within Xuandan Peak, countless array cores deeply embedded in the ground were damaged one after another.

Outside Xuandan Peak, the nine-colored light that filled the sky suddenly vanished.

Fourth-stage array, Zhou Heavenly Xuangang Array, broken!

At the same time.

Many Golden Core Stage and Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators who were hiding in the void outside Xuandan Sect revealed themselves, swarming in. Although there were only slightly over a hundred people, the momentum these few gave off left everyone inside the sect feeling as if a great disaster was imminent.

Death, had arrived..