Luo Minghui's Scheme

Two months later.

Deep within the Rock Scale Snake Den in Yuan Province.

On this day, Ling Pengyun, who was cultivating, was suddenly disturbed.

He opened his eyes and looked at a patch of green Spirit Rice that was constantly gathering Spiritual Qi in a large Spirit Field beside him.

As the acre of green Spirit Rice continuously absorbed Spiritual Qi, the aura emanating from it grew stronger.

After a few breaths, once the acre of green Spirit Rice stopped absorbing Spiritual Qi, the aura emanating from it reached the First Rank Low Grade realm.

At that moment, Ling Pengyun stood up, walked to the acre of green Spirit Rice, and his eyes swept over the condition of the Spirit Rice, gradually revealing a look of joy on his face.

Within this acre of Spirit Field, the number of spirit grains produced on each green Spirit Rice stalk is approximately between fifty and fifty-five.

The spiritual rice wrapped in the spiritual grain husk contained Spiritual Qi energy intensity that reached the Ling Clan's signature First Rank Low Grade spiritual rice Azure Jade Spirit Rice Spiritual Qi.

"This acre of Azure Cloud Spirit Rice can probably produce at least 1,300 to 1,400 catties of Azure Cloud Spirit Rice."

"Even disregarding the bonus I added to the yield of this acre of Azure Cloud Spirit Rice by using the Spirit Plant Secret Method, even if this acre of Azure Cloud Spirit Rice were to grow naturally, the yield of 1,000 catties per acre would be no problem at all."

"The Spiritual Qi energy contained in the spiritual rice it produces is comparable to the Lineage's Azure Jade Spirit Rice."

"Under these circumstances, the Azure Cloud Spirit Rice that I improved can indeed be called a superior quality Spirit Rice."

Ling Pengyun sighed with delight, then unleashed a burst of spiritual energy, instantly severing all the rice stalks from that acre of Spirit Rice.

Immediately afterwards, he used the Vibration Technique to shake all the spiritual grains from the severed rice stalks and ears of the one acre of Spirit Rice to the ground and collect them.

Afterwards, he replanted the Azure Cloud Spirit Rice seeds he had prepared in the empty Spirit Field, and then watered the Azure Cloud Spirit Rice with a wave of Spirit Rain before stopping.

This First Rank Low Grade Spirit Field was cultivated by Ling Pengyun at the cost of four or five hundred Spirit Stone, so naturally it cannot be left to fall into ruin after only planting one acre of Azure Cloud Spirit Rice.

Having accomplished this task, Ling Pengyun returned to the Meditation Mat and closed his eyes to cultivate his inner Cultivation Method.

Beside him were a crane, a roc, and a white fox.

The former is the Immortal Spirit Crane King in the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, while the Peng is the Wind Shadow Peng, which is still in a state of slumber, absorbing Spiritual Qi to heal the injuries from its failed Foundation Establishment.

The white fox's injuries had been suppressed four months ago, and it was now absorbing Spiritual Qi to regulate its breathing and improve its cultivation.

Although this Three-Tailed White Fox has nearly half of its meridians broken, making it impossible for it to reach a higher realm, it can still reach the Qi Training Sixth Layer if it cultivates diligently.

Currently, this fox is at the Qi Training Fifth Layer.

Several more days passed.

Ling Clan Head Ling Yunhong and Ling Clan Supreme Elder Ling Pengxing arrived at the Rock Scale Snake Den as promised, and together with Ling Pengyun, they went to the Sand Soil Mine in Huai River County.

The two did this because, although Ling Pengyun's Rock Scale Snake Den was located in Yuan Province, within this territory, Zhang Yan, Consummation Realm the Foundation Establishment, would protect him.

However, the Sand Soil Mine are located in Huai River County, which is within the territory of Jing Province.

The two are far apart.

Ling Yunhong and his companion were afraid that Luo Clan Luo Minghui would try to harm Ling Pengyun Ling Pengyun again while he was on his way to the Sand Soil Mine.

The three of them rode together on the Lineage's incredibly fast Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Immortal Spirit Crane King, and after flying for only a few days, they arrived at the foot of the low mountain where the Sand Soil Mine was located.

It was not yet springtime, so the other four families had not yet arrived.

After waiting for a few more days, at the beginning of spring, the cultivators from the other four families in Huai River County finally arrived as promised.

The four cultivators who came this time were all Foundation Establishment Cultivator from their respective families, as this matter concerned the redistribution of the Sand Soil Mine veins.

The five Foundation Establishment Cultivator gathered in one place.

Ling Yunhong, the Clan Head of the Ling Clan clan who proposed the redistribution of the Sand Soil Mine, also spoke up at this moment.

"Gentlemen, in the Cultivation World, might makes right."

"Our Ling Clan is now very powerful. It's not unreasonable for us to take an extra 10% of this Sand Soil Mine, making it a total of 35%.

"I observe that Luo Daoist Friend's Lineage only has two Foundation Establishment left. The extra 10% share of this mine that my Ling Clan intends to take will be deducted from the noble Luo Clan family's share. I wonder if Fellow Luo Daoist Friend would be willing to put the greater good before personal gain?"

"Don't make things difficult for the other three families."

As they spoke, Ling Yunhong looked at Luo Minghui, the Clan Head of the Luo Clan clan, with a grin.

Upon hearing this, Luo Minghui's face immediately darkened.

He never expected Ling Yunhong to be so shameless, sacrificing his own interests for the greater good.

However, due to the circumstances, not only had Ling Yunhong reached the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, but Ling Pengxing of the Ling Clan had also reached the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment. In addition, Ling Pengyun of the Ling Clan was also at the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment. He and his Daoist partner Li Xia were simply no match for them.

Helpless, he snorted angrily.

Seeing Luo Minghui's submissive and humiliated appearance, Ling Yunhong's smile deepened, and he even burst out laughing.

"By the way, Fellow Luo Daoist Friend, do you still remember when you destroyed my Second Rank Low Grade defensive magic Law Artifact during our Martial Duel? Now that several years have passed, shouldn't you offer some compensation?"

Luo Minghui's face darkened further, and he couldn't hold back any longer, shouting angrily.

"Ling Yunhong, don't go too far."

"I went too far? During our Martial Duel back then, you almost killed me. Don't you think we should settle the score?"

Seeing Luo Minghui's rebuttal, Ling Yunhong was not afraid. He released his aura of the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer and pressed down on Luo Minghui, saying in a deep voice.

Ling Pengyun and Ling Pengxing, standing behind Ling Yunhong, exchanged a glance and then raised their hands to their Storage Bag at their waists, ready to take out their Law Artifact to fight at any time.

The three Foundation Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators riding around them— Liu Daozhou Tiger's Roar Liu Clan, Wen Xianyun of the Cloud Mist Wen Clan, Wang Changming Foundation Establishment the Azure Bamboo Wang Clan —all knew that there was going to be a good show to watch, given the delicate situation.

Liu Daozhou, the Clan Head the Tiger's Roar Liu Clan Falling Dusk Luo Clan, spoke with a smile at this moment.

"Fellow Daoists, my clan has some matters to attend to, so we will not get involved in the affairs of your two clans, Luo Daoist Friend and Ling Daoyou."

After saying that, he rode the spirit tiger, which was in the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment, and left the place.

Upon seeing this, Wen Xianyun of the Cloud Mist Wen Clan and Wang Changming of the Azure Bamboo Wang Clan followed suit and left.

However, none of the Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the three families actually left. They simply traveled several miles and hid in a secluded place, ready to watch the show.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator from these three families departed so easily.

Although the Ling Clan was powerful and domineering, they did not harm the interests of the three families.

It was only directed at the Falling Dusk Luo Clan.

Most importantly, the conflict between the Ling Clan and Luo Clan families was actually caused by the Luo Clan themselves.

They deserved it.

Of course, Luo Clan's involvement with the Ling Clan was out of sheer desperation.

This happened right after the Liu Clan, Wen Clan, Wang Clan families had finished Foundation Establishment and left.

Below the low mountain where the Sand Soil Mine is located, only three Foundation Establishment from the Ling Clan, the Immortal Spirit Crane King, and Luo Minghui and Li Xia from the Luo Clan remain.

"Fellow Luo Daoist Friend, will you compensate for the magic shield, or not?"

"If you are unwilling, I would not mind fetching it myself."

Ling Yunhong sneered.

Upon hearing this, Luo Minghui, who was dozens of feet away, felt even angrier.

Seeing her husband Luo Minghui Minghui's expression, Li Xia tugged at his Luo Minghui robe and whispered something to him.

"My lord, those three cultivators in the vicinity have not yet left; it is not the time to make a move."

Upon hearing the voice transmission in his mind, Luo Minghui immediately suppressed his anger.

He snorted coldly, waved his hand, took out a set of Second Rank Low Grade formations from his Storage Bag, and tossed it to Ling Yunhong.

"I don't have a magic shield, but this set of banners is enough to buy one."

After saying this, he turned around and, together with his Daoist companion Li Xia, rode a Second Grade Middle Rank flying boat away from this place.

Seeing this, Clan Head Ling Yunhong was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Luo Minghui to be so patient.

He thought a major war was about to break out.

After all, the situation had just reached that point.

"Third Grandfather, are you just going to let them leave so easily?"

Ling Pengxing, standing beside Ling Yunhong, watched Luo Minghui and Li Xia's departing flying boats, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, and asked Ling Yunhong a question.

"Luo Minghui and Li Xia are both quite strong. If our two sides were to clash, there would likely be casualties. Since Luo Minghui hasn't made a move, let's just leave it at that."

"If we can stall for several decades until Luo Minghui and Li Xia run out of lifespan, then even if the Luo Clan has new Foundation Establishment, they will be no match for the Ling Clan family. We can wipe them out with a wave of our hand."

"If we can avoid danger and win, why bother with fighting and killing? It's better to play it safe," Ling Yunhong said.

Hearing this, Ling Pengxing, who was standing to the side, thought it made a lot of sense, and the killing intent in his eyes subsided a bit.

Ling Yunhong, meanwhile, gazed at the set of array flags that Luo Minghui had compensated him with, his eyes gleaming slightly.

This set of array flags is a Second Rank Low Grade killing array, which is quite valuable. It can be sold for at least three thousand Spirit Stone, which is more than a thousand Spirit Stone higher than a magic shield of the same tier.

"I did make a small profit," Ling Yunhong thought to himself with a hint of delight.

After a moment of stunned silence, he led Ling Pengyun and Ling Pengxing away from the place, riding on the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Immortal Spirit Crane King.

The three Foundation Establishment of the Liu Clan, Wang Clan, and Wen Clan, who were watching from the sidelines, were somewhat disappointed to see that the Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment of the Ling Clan and Luo Clan had not engaged in battle.

They followed behind, returning to their respective Lineage.

Several hours later.

Not long after Ling Yunhong, Ling Pengyun, and Ling Pengxing rode the Immortal Spirit Crane King into their own Ling Clan territory, they suddenly noticed four cultivators appearing in the sky ahead.

Two figures were standing on the same flying boat; these two were Luo Minghui and Li Xia.

The other two cultivators were dressed in black and wore black veils, concealing their faces. Each of them was riding a Flying Magical Item.

Ling Yunhong, who was sitting on the back of the Immortal Spirit Crane King, saw Luo Minghui and Li Xia appear and his eyes narrowed.

"So that old Luo Minghui was waiting for us here."

Then, his gaze shifted to the two black-clad cultivators on the flying boat beside Luo Minghui and his wife.

Relying on his powerful Divine Sense at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer, he subtly detected that both black-clad cultivators were emanating traces of demonic energy.

Moreover, the auras of those two black-clad cultivators had both reached the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment stage.

"The Luo Clan family is certainly bold."

"Peng Yun, Peng Xing, those flying boats are all filled with Devil Cultivator at the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment. I'm afraid today's matter won't end well."

"I'll hold off Luo Minghui and Li Xia, while you two block the remaining two Devil Cultivator. If you two can succeed, we can win this battle; otherwise, I'm afraid we'll be in grave danger."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun and Ling Pengxing's expressions immediately turned serious.

If it were just Luo Minghui and Li Xia, the couple, they would naturally have nothing to fear.

However, the addition of two more Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment Devil Cultivator introduces two more variables.

He really hadn't expected this. Colluding with outside cultivators to handle Lineage conflicts within Huai River County was already breaking the rules, but colluding with Devil Cultivator was a much bigger deal. If the Hundred Spirits Sect found out, they would probably personally send cultivators to annihilate the Luo Clan.

Luo Minghui's search for the Devil Cultivator was a last resort. After all, many people knew that Ling Clan Ling Pengyun of the Spirit Talisman True Person family was the cousin of Yang Siling, the daughter-in-law of Lingfu Zhenren of the Hundred Spirits Sect. The Righteous Path cultivators in the entire Hundred Spirits Sect territory dared not provoke the Ling Clan, lest they suffer Yang Siling's revenge afterward.

Left with no other choice, Luo Minghui had to turn to the Devil Cultivator.

Just then, Luo Minghui, one of the four cultivators in front, burst into laughter.

"Ling Yunhong, today is the day you three die."

"Luo Daoist Friend, the hatred between our two clans is a private matter of Huai River County. If word gets out that you have sought help from outsiders, your Luo Clan will likely face hostility from the other three families in Huai River County."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yunhong frowned and replied.

Luo Minghui, who was ahead, did not heed this warning.

Although he knew this principle, if he did not seek help from Devil Cultivator now, when he and his Daoist partner Li Xia ran out of lifespan decades later, the Luo Clan Luo Clan would be in danger without anyone having Foundation Establishment and to protect them, and would most likely be destroyed.

As for the person who destroyed the Luo Clan, it might be their enemy, the Ling Clan, or it could be the Tiger's Roar Liu Clan that had been hiding in the shadows all along.

The Luo Clan was Lineage that he and Li Xia painstakingly created after leaving the Hundred Spirits Sect. All the members of the family were their children or relatives of the same generation.

They did not want to witness the downfall of the Luo Clan.

Rather than waiting for their own Lineage to be wiped out, they might as well take the initiative and try to survive.

Furthermore, if they could kill Ling Yunhong and the other three Foundation Establishment today, the Luo Clan could seize the opportunity to encroach on the Ling Clan's property and annex their share of the Ling Clan Sand Soil Mine, thereby strengthening the Luo Clan family and giving their clansmen the opportunity to reach the Foundation Establishment.

Upon realizing this, Luo Minghui raised a look of madness on his face.

He unleashed a killing move with a wave of his hand, activating his Lifebound Array Flag, the Small Flame Fire Annihilation Formation, which formed a large array that conjured up vast swathes of flames that swept towards Ling Yunhong and the others.

Ling Yunhong was well aware of the power of the Small Flame Fire Annihilation Formation, and immediately took action.

He raised his hand and summoned a flying sword that was entirely white and constantly exuded wisps of cold air.

This flying sword is Ling Yunhong's Lifebound Magic Item, the Icy Cold Azure Sea Flying Sword. In recent years, Ling Yunhong has spared no Spirit Stone in purchasing Water Spirit Iron and incorporating it into this flying sword, so the sword's grade has been upgraded to the Second Grade Middle Rank.

In terms of quality alone, this sword is no weaker than Luo Minghui's Second Grade Middle Rank Lifebound Array Flag, the Small Flame Fire Annihilation Formation.

Furthermore, the Icy Cold Azure Sea Flying Sword is the most outstanding among the mid-level Lifebound Magic Item, while Luo Minghui's Small Flame Fire Annihilation Formation is just a replica and can only be considered an ordinary mid-level natal Lifebound Magic Item, with a power weaker than the Icy Cold Azure Sea Flying Sword.

As spiritual energy flowed into the Icy Cold Azure Sea Flying Sword, the Sword Spirit, and the chill emanating from it intensified.

A massive, twelve-zhang-long (approximately 33 meters) icy Sword-Ray suddenly erupted from the tip of this sword.

With a wave of his sleeve, Ling Yunhong unleashed Sword-Ray twelve feet long, which transformed into a white sword light carrying a sharp chill. It plunged into the oncoming swarm of flames, turned and swept away the flames.

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