Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes and released his divine sense to survey the place. Aside from the unusually conspicuous stone house, several teams of cultivators were patrolling, numbering around two hundred in all. Unlike the chaotic scene from before, these cultivators appeared well trained, dressed in identical tight black robes. Needless to say, they were naturally Chu family disciples.
When they saw Lin Xuan come over, they neither panicked nor grew disorderly. The few men leading them cupped their fists in a slight salute, then each went back to his own duties.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan could not help nodding inwardly. If all the cultivators gathered here had this level of discipline, then against those demon souls and ghostly creatures, they might not necessarily lack the strength to fight.
Lin Xuan's figure flickered several times, and he arrived before the stone house.
Around the stone house, there were likewise several Chu family disciples. These men were Chu Tianshu's personal attendants. Although their cultivation was also at the Foundation Establishment Realm, they gave off a faint, almost imperceptible aura of danger.
Interesting. Lin Xuan pretended not to notice and walked inside.
Sure enough, just as he had sensed from outside, besides Chu Tianshu, several other Core Condensation cultivators had also come here.
With the great battle imminent, everyone's mood was somewhat heavy. When they saw Lin Xuan enter, they merely nodded, which counted as exchanging greetings with one another.
Chu Tianshu, however, seemed to have a card up his sleeve. With a smile on his face, he exchanged a few polite words with him.
Less than the time it took to eat a meal after Lin Xuan sat down, the remaining Core Condensation cultivators also arrived one after another.
"Brother Chu, everyone is here. Next, please give your instructions. However, this