goodnovel Chapter 322 - 282: Transfer Order
Chapter 322 - 282: Transfer Order
When the Blood Sea Devouring Spirit Array that shrouded Fucang Mountain thinned like mist, seeming about to disperse, Master Fengfeng awoke from his meditation.
Nearly twelve hours of detoxification was naturally insufficient to completely expel Master Moyun’s unique and potent poison.
But with a formidable enemy at hand and no time to spare, Master Fengfeng was forced to grit his teeth and use some secret techniques that damaged his origin, expelling parts of the toxin and using the sect’s treasured magical treasure, "Hundred Blessings Spiritual Ruyi," to suppress and constrain the remaining residual poison.
This way, at least the poison wouldn’t continually counteract during the battle, enabling him to exert approximately seventy percent of his strength under perfect conditions.
Elder Dog Cang Jing, seizing the opportunity, truly deserves death!
With seventy percent strength, combined with the sect’s accumulated foundations, it’s enough to hold off Cang Jing.
Then...
With this thought, Master Fengfeng calmed down from his fury.
Currently, both sides’ strengths are equally matched; he can only entangle rather than defeat Cang Jing, turning it into a war of attrition.
If this continues, it’s extremely disadvantageous for Chongming County. Even if the armies of Sanshan County can be held off, it would require a heavy price.
Perhaps this time, I have to let Elder Dog Cang Jing gain some advantage, find a way to recover some territory, and then compel him to negotiate.
Speaking of which, where has Lu Qian advanced to?
Master Fengfeng summoned his attendant disciples to order a military conference. Elders of the Xuanguang Sect, and all Foundation Establishment cultivators from its subordinate sects, filed in respectfully to pay their respects.
Seeing Hee Yangchen’s barely concealed joy, Master Fengfeng snorted: "Seeing you so pleased, I suppose Lu Qian has retaken Golden Dawn Peak? He does have some capabilities."
Hee Yangchen bowed to report the good news: "Reporting to Zhenren, it is not only that, Lu Qian has also conquered Mingsha Bay! Now both Golden Dawn Peak and Mingsha Bay have been recovered, and that division from Sanshan County was completely annihilated by Lu Qian leading his troops!"
At this, even Master Fengfeng was momentarily stunned. Listening to Hee Yangchen speak of the battle report succinctly, even though he remained deeply dissatisfied with Lu Qian’s previous rebellious behavior, he couldn’t help but praise him.
Unexpectedly, this fellow has such abilities!
If so, we can change plans and fight once more to see what the result will be.
With this thought, he directly ordered: "Since there’s no worry on the flank, command Lu Qian to lead his army to provide reinforcements. With his combat power, we can prepare to engage in a decisive battle with Sanshan County."
Hee Yangchen hurriedly reported: "Zhenren, although Lu Qian won, his losses were significant, and he is temporarily unable to provide support."
Master Fengfeng sneered: "Significant battle losses? That’s all his one-sided story; he’s unwilling to part with his newly acquired territory, right? Now that the enemy troops are all gathered at Kong Family Castle, his Mingsha Bay surely is unthreatened. What is he afraid of?"
"Very well, convey my order that he merely needs to bring two Foundation Establishment cultivators to provide aid. Let him keep the rest to guard his territory, lest he accuses me of being cold-blooded and ruthless and entertains crooked ideas."
Hee Yangchen hurriedly prostrated, repeatedly stating that he dared not.
"Notify him now, to come over immediately. Besides, he does have some merits, so let’s do him a favor and give him some benefits."
Thus the newly awakened Lu Qian, barely out of meditation for two hours, was startled awake by the Thousand-Mile Mirror he held.
"Lu Qian, Supreme Elder’s decree: you have made merit in recovering Golden Dawn Peak and Mingsha Bay; all past offenses are forgiven. Moreover, not only Mingsha Bay, but even the lands of Golden Dawn Peak are bestowed upon you by the Supreme Elder’s gracious command."
On the other side of the Thousand-Mile Mirror, Hee Yangchen nodded proudly, with a look of ’You better hurry and offer thanks,’ to which Lu Qian naturally expressed copious gratitude and stated his loyalty.
Yet inwardly, Lu Qian smirked; Golden Dawn Peak was originally conquered by me, and now it requires Master Fengfeng’s acknowledgment, showing how lamentable being a subordinate sect can be.
"Now that Sanshan County’s division has perished, they have no extra forces to assault anymore. Zhenren commands that you lead two Foundation Establishment cultivators swiftly to Fucang Mountain to serve. After we defeat Sanshan County’s army, ample rewards await."
Hee Yangchen’s words left little room for objection, Lu Qian thought it over briefly and agreed.
Ultimately, Master Fengfeng allowed me to retain two Foundation Establishment cultivators, and does not require the Qi Cultivation elite to be mobilized. Now both Sanshan County and Chongming County have concentrated all their forces from Kong Family Castle to Fucang Mountain line, securing Mingsha Bay should be sufficient with these forces.
"I accept the order, when should I set out?"
"Come now," Hee Yangchen replied, pausing before asking quietly, "How is Ning Songzhi?"
Lu Qian smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Ning is in fine condition, adjusting his state. By the time the battle concludes, Huanjian Peak will have added one more Foundation Establishment cultivator. Then Elder Hee should successfully assume the position of Sect Leader."
At this, Hee Yangchen naturally brimmed with joy, sketching out several grand visions of how things would be once he becomes Sect Leader and reorganizes Yunshan Sect.
After the communication was interrupted, Lu Qian commanded all Elders and Stewards to convene for a meeting.
Soon after clearing this city, the three thousand Spirit Stones, three pieces of High-Tier Spiritual Artifacts, and a batch of Elixir Talismans sent by the Xuanguang Sect finally arrived, though Lu Qian gladly accepted them all, piling them with the existing stockpile in the city
After the battle, although the amassed wealth far exceeded expectations — an overnight fortune, indeed quite affluent — reviewing Shuangye Alliance’s situation weighed heavily on everyone’s hearts.
From the 160 Qi Cultivation elites deployed, only 106 remain, a full third had fallen in battle.
Among them, Yunshan Sect participated with fifty members, with thirteen fallen, consisting of two Late-Stage and eleven Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation cultivators. Even though five Foundation Establishments were from Yunshan Sect, naturally inclined to protect their disciples, despite Lu Qian’s bias in arranging the battle array to provide Yunshan disciples extra care, the battlefield knows no favoritism as blades and swords are blind, and the Spiritual Power Cannon treats everyone equally.
Yunshan Sect suffered its greatest loss since its establishment.
Especially these two Late-Stage Qi cultivators, both returning disciples of Yunshan Sect, loyal Elder Yunshan, making Lu Qian and Yang Jiye deeply grieved.
Among the survivors, Wang Yu and Tan Hong are lightly injured, but Zheng Duan’s wounds are serious, and many others are also injured.
Therefore, Lu Qian deployed only a small portion for vigilance, while most head to the Hexagonal Glazed Tower, near the Spirit Vein, for meditation and healing to restore their states. The previously reserved Healing Elixirs of Qi Cultivation Level crafted by Guh Niqiang were generously distributed among everyone.
This Hexagonal Glazed Tower, the first floor contains the Spirit Vein, floors two to seven have various sized rooms, conference halls, etc., somewhat similar to the Central High Tower of his Shuangye Square. There are quiet rooms for cultivation as well as functional rooms, possibly serving as residences for the elite disciples of the Shahe Gang.
Lu Qian, now gathering everyone, announced the latest orders, leaving the most formidable Guh Niqiang and Pan Qin to guard, while Wang Yu was appointed to oversee all affairs in Mingsha Bay.
"Senior Brother Wang, don’t rush to handle this city’s tasks, focus on vigilance and defense, we’ll proceed slowly after the battle. By the way, if you have any spare time, try to uncover whatever secrets Shahe Gang hides in Lingsha City."