Attack

A year has passed. In a secluded manor, Shen Long, Lin Yutong, Wei Tianming, Xu Yang, and Qin Yunyan sit around Zhang Qing stone table, sipping tea and chatting.

They had been in the Jiang Kingdom for over a year, searching for traces of the Barbarian Race cultivators, but unfortunately, they had not been able to find Barbarian Race.

There has been no major unrest within the Jiang Kingdom, which is a good thing.

"Seven Barbarian Race cultivators attacked the Li Lineage of the Wei Kingdom, but were Clan Protection Array injured by the Li Family's protective formation. They left behind three corpses and fled Wei Kingdom, and their whereabouts are currently unknown."

Qin Yunyan said.

"Wei Kingdom? It's too far away from us. The Barbarian Race have really messed up this time. I thought they were invincible!"

Lin Yutong said.

"He who stands by the river will eventually get his shoes wet! They've been attacking our Human Race strongholds so frequently, it's impossible for things to go smoothly forever. It's only a matter of time before they run into a brick wall. Speaking of which, the final battle is almost here, isn't it?"

Wei Tianming said.

"It's probably coming soon. The Barbarian Race can't hold out that long. Speaking of which, this war is rather inexplicable! It just started all of a sudden. Is it just to weaken the Barbarian Race ' strength?"

Xu Yang said.

"Perhaps! By the way, the Xuanyu Temple is holding the Xuanyu Dharma Assembly in a while, and has invited many forces to participate. Are you interested in participating?"

Qin Yunyan asked.

"Nascent Soul Celebration? I have nothing else to do anyway, might as well go and broaden my horizons. Waiting passively for something to happen isn't such a bad thing."

Wei Tianming said.

With the Qin Family's Nascent Soul ancestor fighting on the front lines, Shen Long analyzed that the enemy might attack the Qin Family, which was why he had been guarding the Marketplace, intending to wait for them to come to him.

They held out for over a year without Barbarian Race attacks on the Qin Family.

"Yeah! It'll be good to go and join in the fun."

Xu Yang echoed.

"I won't go. You guys can go if you want! Be careful on the road."

Shen Long said.

Each time the Xuanyu Dharma Assembly is held, many Core Formation Cultivator participate, but Shen Long still wants to continue guarding the Green Gourd Marketplace.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, let's go together! There's no point in staying here in Green Gourd Marketplace."

Lin Yutong advised.

"No need, you can go ahead. I plan to refine a few batches of pills, and these are the materials I need to collect. Senior Brother Xu, if you find any, please help me get them. I won't let you suffer any losses."

Shen Long took out a Cyan Jade Slip and handed it to Xu Yang.

Xu Yang agreed and put away the Jade Slip.

After chatting for a while, they dispersed.

Back at his residence, Shen Long entered a secret room where a Red Prayer Mat lay.

He sat cross-legged on Red Prayer Mat, took out the Crimson Crow Cauldron and alchemy materials, and began to refine pills.

He opened his mouth and spat out a ball of bluish-red flame, which landed at the bottom of the Crimson Crow Cauldron, causing the temperature in the room to rise rapidly.

He threw the ingredients into the Crimson Crow Cauldron one after another and then closed the lid.

Before long, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted from the Crimson Crow Cauldron, filling the entire secret chamber.

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In the Barbarian-Resisting City, at the Spirit Control Garden, Liu Zi'an and Du Yinyin sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion. Liu Zi'an's face was pale, and he looked somewhat haggard.

Not long ago, the Barbarian Race and Human Race fought again. This time, the Barbarian Race sent more than thirty Nascent Soul Cultivator, Human Race naturally did not show weakness, sending more than fifty Nascent Soul Cultivator. Liu Zi'an was injured by the Nascent Soul Realm stage Barbarian Race, but fortunately Du Yinyin came to his rescue in time, and Liu Zi'an's life was not in danger.

"It seems the Barbarian Race can't hold out much longer; they're preparing for a decisive battle."

Du Yinyin said.

In the recent great battle, the Human Race lost four Nascent Soul Cultivator, the Barbarian Race lost six Nascent Soul Cultivator, and the losses of Core Formation Cultivator were even greater.

"This was expected. The number of high-level Barbarian Race cultivators is less than ours, and after fighting for so long, they have suffered considerable losses. The Ten Great Tribes probably want to end the war as soon as possible; they can't outlast us."

Liu Zi'an analyzed.

The number of high-level Human Race cultivators far exceeds that of the Barbarian Race. By playing to their strengths and avoiding their weaknesses, the Human Race can engage in a war of attrition with the Barbarian Race, Barbarian Race simply cannot win. Therefore, they are eager to launch a decisive battle against them.

"I hope the war ends soon! Our Spirit Control Sect can't hold out any longer; our Core Formation Cultivator have suffered heavy losses."

Du Yinyin sighed, her face full of worry.

The Spirit Control Sect has already lost more than ten Core Formation Cultivator, and the Foundation Establishment Cultivator killed or wounded is even greater.

To replenish its ranks, the Spirit Control Sect has opened its gates wide and is accepting disciples.

Du Yinyin took out a golden Dharma Disk, cast a spell, and a deep male voice sounded, "Fairy Du, Fellow Daoist Lu has invited us to the Discussion Hall to discuss the great battle. It seems a decisive battle is imminent; the Barbarian Race cannot afford to drag this out any longer."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Du Yinyin agreed and put away the Golden Dharma Disk.

"As Senior Brother Liu guessed, Fellow Daoist Lu is probably planning the final battle."

Du Yinyin said.

Liu Zi'an nodded and said, "Fortunately, Nephew Shen is in the rear and doesn't need to participate in the final battle. Go to the meeting! We'll discuss it slowly when you get back."

Du Yinyin responded and got up to leave.

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Jiang Kingdom, Green Gourd Marketplace.

In a secluded room, Shen Long sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat, his eyes fixed on the Crimson Crow Cauldron in front of him.

The secret chamber shook violently. Shen Long frowned, took out a red Communication Disk, and cast a spell. Qin Yunyan's panicked voice rang out. "Fellow Daoist Shen, Evil Cultivator and Barbarian Race cultivators are colluding together and causing trouble in the Marketplace. Please help us."

A faint, loud explosion could be heard, and the sealed chamber shook continuously.

"I'll be right out."

Shen Long said, putting away the Communication Disk.

He put away the Spirit Flame; the batch of pills was ruined. Who could have imagined that the Barbarian Race would actually attack the Marketplace?

Shen Long put away the Crimson Crow Cauldron and rushed out, followed by a loud explosion.

He leaped into the air and could see Qin Yunyan and Qin Yunfeng locked in combat with the enemy. There were four enemies in total, three men and one woman. The leader was a burly man in a golden robe with the cultivation level of the Core Formation Late Stage stage.

Flames soared into the Marketplace, and the corpses of many Human Race cultivators could be seen.

"Four Core Formation Cultivator dare to attack the Marketplace? Do they have other plans? Or are they just choosing the right moment?"

Shen Long frowned, his face full of confusion.

It must be said that the Barbarian Race cultivators chose a very good time; the Xuanyu Dharma Assembly had already been held, and many Core Formation Cultivator had gone to participate in Xuanyu Dharma Assembly.

Without much thought, he patted a golden Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, and hundreds of thousands of Golden-Winged Fire Ant flew out, quickly condensing into a Golden Spear, its surface covered in Golden Flame, which headed straight for the golden-robed giant.

The burly man in the golden shirt and a voluptuous Purple-Skirted Woman were attacking Qin Yunyan, Qin Yunyan was caught off guard.

Two Core Formation Cultivator suddenly attacked the Core Formation Cultivator of the Qin Family. The two Core Formation Cultivator were ambushed and died. Qin Yunyan and Qin Yunfeng hurriedly met the enemy.

The Marketplace has a large flow of people, so it's normal for Evil Cultivator to sneak in. Qin Yunyan didn't expect that Evil Cultivator would cooperate with Barbarian Race cultivators, which would be troublesome.

The burly man in the golden robe held a Golden Giant Axe, and above his head, in the void, was the Black Crow Phantom. The Black Crow Phantom opened its beak and spewed out a thick Black Flame, heading straight for Qin Yunyan.