The fall of a Foundation Establishment has caused the Heart-Eroding Stronghold Dock to suffer a series of defeats.
They used to be able to restrain the Empty Sword Sect with their poison skills, but now the Jade Spring Sect has sent three Foundation Establishment Heart-Eroding Stronghold Dock only has five, including two False Foundation Establishment.
By the way, the Foundation Establishment who died at Exalted Cultivator Huo's hands was Ma Chi from the Resentful Blood lineage, whose strength was at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.
The Jade Spring Sect and the Empty Sword Sect Foundation Establishment, Heart-Eroding Stronghold Dock was already at a disadvantage. Now that one of their Foundation Establishment had died, the remaining cultivators were also afraid, so they retreated again and again.
In less than half a month, the entire Azure Light Mountain was swallowed up by the Empty Sword Sect.
On the other hand, at Heart-Eroding Stronghold, fearing that the two Foundation Establishment would join forces again to attack, they deliberately retreated to a distant territory and used a massive amount of poisonous miasma to cut a "borderline".
They were attempting to use this method to prevent the two groups from advancing further.
The war of separatism at Azure Light Mountain had dragged on for seven or eight years, but now it had finally ended in a great victory, and all the cultivators on the mountain were overjoyed.
Throughout Azure Light Mountain, lanterns and decorations were everywhere, cranes flew about, and melodious music filled the air, along with the faint fragrance of spiritual fruits and a festive atmosphere.
The protracted war that lasted for several years finally ended in a great victory for our side, which reclaimed and completely controlled the spiritual mountain containing the Wind Copper. This was a major event worth celebrating for both the Empty Sword Sect and the Jade Spring Sect.
However, Chen Shuangbai had no time to spare for anything else at the moment.
He had gone through many dangers this time, and the combined number of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the two sects was several times that of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold. Therefore, the Qi Refining disciples in the mountains rarely went out anymore. Instead, Foundation Establishment would take action every day, uprooting the strongholds that had been built in the Heart-Eroding Stronghold one by one.
With such a dominant position, the Jade Spring Sect cultivators in the three camps were rarely injured.
Chen Shuangbai had also gained some insights, so he stayed in the cave abode for more than a month.
With the aid of the [ Clear Waves Reflecting the Moon Banner ] and the conditioning of the pills bestowed by the sect, his damaged meridians were finally healed, and his internal Law Power was restored to its peak, even showing slight improvement.
The Yin Lightning within the Thunder Seed has also been fully accumulated, even more abundant than before.
"But that's alright..."
Looking at his dantian, Chen Shuangbai felt a slight swelling, and knew that he was about to break through.
His main cultivation Cultivation Method was already profound, and with the supply of excellent resources for cultivation, he had now honed it to a certain extent. In addition, he had no shortage of daily pills and the blessing of the Lord of the First Month Divine Aspect, so his cultivation speed was extremely fast.
"It's been almost eight months, and I'm about to break through again."
Chen Shuangbai sighed, sent out a message saying that he had gained some sudden insights and planned to go into seclusion for two months.
Perhaps it is because his performance has been too outstanding and he has been highly regarded by many in the sect that the news has attracted the attention of two Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Exalted Cultivator Huo had already received instructions from Chen Shuangbai's master, Yi Chongyue, so he had someone deliver a Jade Liquid Pill, saying it was the most suitable pill to use during a breakthrough.
Chen Shuangbai naturally wouldn't turn her away.
" Jade Liquid Pill, First-Tier Superior-Grade pill, I actually made a profit."
The medicine melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a powerful yet gentle warm current that surged into every part of the body, finally converging into the Dantian lower abdomen).
Chen Shuangbai circulated his profound energy, silently absorbing the medicinal power, and with the help of the [ Clear Waves Reflecting the Moon Banner ]'s wondrous ability to gather spiritual energy, he began his attempt to break through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
As the sun and moon revolve and sunlight streams down, Chen Shuangbai's Shadow appears and disappears, endlessly repeating itself.
On a day when snow was falling heavily.
Chen Shuangbai finally awoke from his meditative state, feeling an even stronger surge of power within him than before, and a slight smile appeared in his eyes.
" Ninth Layer of Qi Refining... Success!"
He stepped out of the cave abode and saw that the world was a vast expanse of white.
Most of Kong Jian Mountain's territory lies north of the Jing Kingdom, and Azure Light Mountain is even further north. It is currently winter, and heavy snow is falling, weighing down the pine trees and bamboo.
Feiguang sensed its master's presence immediately and descended with a gust of wind and snow.
Chen Shuangbai stroked its head, enjoying the soft touch, and said with a smile, "Not bad, not bad, you've made some progress."
Chen Shuangbai is now at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, while Feiguang has also made a breakthrough, reaching the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.
Upon receiving praise from his master, Feiguang couldn't help but become arrogant. However, the king of birds in the snowy mountain sky, landing on the ground... looked rather comical no matter how you looked at it.
News of his emergence from seclusion quickly reached the ears of several close associates, and soon, the dazzling light from several flying magical Law Artifact startled countless birds sleeping peacefully in the mountains.
" Senior Brother Chen, congratulations on completing your seclusion."
The number of people who came was neither too many nor too few.
Ji Yang... Fan Caiwei, and Lin Jingtao.
The group already knew each other, so they didn't stand on ceremony.
Inside the cave abode.
As Chen Shuangbai listened to the group recount their experiences of breaking through their seclusion during their recent training, she nodded slightly, showing little surprise.
" The Foundation Establishment of my two sects far Heart-Eroding Demon Beast, so naturally his sect is suffering repeated defeats."
"Absolutely!"
Ji Yang smiled and said, "Now we've not only swallowed up the entire Azure Light Mountain and seized its Wind Copper, but we've also pushed the battle line westward, already taking over the two counties of Heart-Eroding Stronghold. Those demon beasts are itching to fight, but facing the cultivation masters from my family and your family, they don't dare utter a single word and can only retreat again and again!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai looked at Fan Caiwei, who seemed to understand his meaning and nodded slightly.
The Jade Spring Sect came to our aid not just to help without expecting anything in return.
At least a portion of the Wind Copper at the Azure Light Mountain should be given to the Jade Spring Sect.
after all.
This Wind Copper is an excellent material for forging flying swords. Although not everyone in the Jade Spring Sect is a sword cultivator, their demand for flying swords is still quite significant.
As for how many portions to divide... that's not something they, Qi Refining, should know.
The group congratulated Chen Shuangbai on her breakthrough to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, their eyes filled with respect, while they were already whispering amongst themselves.
"At such a young age, he might actually be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment before he turns thirty!"
Chen Shuangbai didn't try to discern the thoughts of the others, but since they seemed to have no ill intentions, he chatted with them about how the two alliances planned to deal with Heart-Eroding Stronghold.
Fan Caiwei said, "We don't know the specifics, but judging from the current situation, they'll have to swallow at least five counties of the Heart-Eroding Demon Beast!"
Both the Heart-Eroding Stronghold and the Empty Sword Sect only occupy one continent, and below that continent are several prefectures.
Heart-Eroding Stronghold monopolized Wu Province, which comprised nine prefectures. The Jing Kingdom's imperial court could hardly extend its reach into the area, and the people only knew of Heart-Eroding Sacred Stronghold.
To swallow up five of the enemy's counties would be like taking half a life.
Chen Shuangbai rubbed her fingers together, pondering, "If that's the case, then this war will likely still have time to wear us down."
[PS: Third update today! Still hoping for five-star reviews to improve the rating!]