Chapter 239 - 245: Testing

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``` "Half a month has passed, why is there still no movement from Yin Wind Cave?" Li Zhirui frowned tightly, his face looking somewhat ugly. Because during this time, they simply couldn't cultivate, mainly because the commotion of Golden Core cultivators' cultivation was too great, and it would be noticed with just one glance. Therefore, they could only hide in cramped Array Spaces, either polishing their Mana or comprehending the Laws, feeling extremely stifled. "Shen Leishan said that they had intentionally leaked this matter to Yin Wind Cave before, but when have Demon Cultivators ever had such patience?!" Li Zhirui said coldly, "Could it be that they are toying with us?" By his side, Li Shiqing also didn't look too good, but thinking about Shen Leishan's assembly of various vassal forces, he felt that Li Zhirui's words didn't make sense, and could only say with patience, "Let's wait a little longer." Li Zhirui could only grumble a few words, but he truly didn't dare to let go and do nothing. After all, Shen Leishan was too powerful. If they used this as a pretext to punish, or even erase the Li family, it wouldn't take much effort, so he could only continue to wait patiently. —— Atop Shen Leishan, within the Sect's great hall. "We've already discovered several Disciples' channels for passing messages; if nothing unexpected happens, Yin Wind Cave should receive the news soon." In the hall, aside from the Sect Leader, only this Elder who was speaking, wearing a black mask, remained. "Should we cut off these channels now?" The Sect Leader shook his head indifferently and said, "No need to rush. Cutting off the channels now would only make them seek ways to re-establish connections. It's better to make good use of them for now." "Understood," the Masked Elder replied, his tone showing no signs of fluctuation despite his suggestion being opposed. "Send people in secret to follow these Disciples, to find other infiltrators within the Sect. After this matter is settled, immediately take them into custody." The Sect Leader continued, "If there's nothing else, you can go and take care of your duties." After he left, two middle-aged Golden Core Cultivators appeared from behind the hall. "Elders, how is Master Yun Lei's condition? When does he plan to draw in the Thunder Tribulation for the breakthrough?" The one attempting Nascent Soul breakthrough this time was a Golden Core Cultivator from two generations above the Sect Leader; he was now over four hundred years old, with only a few decades left until the end of his lifespan. And there were more than a dozen Golden Core Cultivators like him in Shen Leishan, but only he was capable of breaking the threshold from shattering the Golden Core to addiction. "Master sent a message to my brother and me yesterday; he plans to draw in the Thunder Tribulation for the breakthrough after the Demon Cultivators make their move!" the older one spoke. The Sect Leader was slightly shocked and blurted out, "Isn't that too dangerous?" At that time, the Demon Cultivators would be inside Myriad Thunder State. Once they sensed the fluctuations of the Thunder Tribulation, they would surely swarm over, desperate to disrupt the Tribulation Transcendence. If that led to a failed Tribulation, it's unknown how long it would take for the next Nascent Soul to emerge in Shen Leishan. If any accidents occurred during that period, it would be troublesome indeed! The lesson of the Green Mountain Sect was right there, constantly reminding them! Had it not been for Shen Leishan leveraging the existence of their last Nascent Soul, forcibly summoning the majority of Golden Core Cultivators from their vassal forces, making them fight a fierce battle against Yin Wind Cave, weakening their strength in advance. Otherwise, once Shen Leishan weakened, they feared that all vassal forces would join forces to dismantle them, following in the footsteps of the Green Mountain Sect. "We both tried to persuade Master, but he insists on doing so, saying it's the best opportunity." ``` Sect Leader calmed down and seemed to understand Master Yun Lei's plan. Although choosing to undergo the Tribulation Transcendence at that time would attract a large number of demon cultivators to interfere, they had the initiative and could better deal with the demon cultivators. Furthermore, with a large number of affiliated Golden Core cultivators ambushed throughout Myriad Thunder State, they would certainly make a move to stop the demon cultivators upon sighting them. And considering the habits of Yin Wind Cave, the first wave of demon cultivators to enter Myriad Thunder State was definitely cannon fodder sent to their deaths; their strength was certainly weaker. The Sect Leader shared his speculation with the two, and they suddenly understood; no wonder their master had said those somewhat strange words. As the three of them strategically positioned their forces, Shen Leishan began to take action. Golden Core cultivators, along with numerous disciples, were stationed throughout Myriad Thunder Mountain to guard against the frenzied attacks of the demon cultivators. The next day, news came from various locations where the affiliated Golden Cores were ambushed, reporting sightings of demon cultivators. Bicui Peak was no exception. "Uncle, the demon cultivators are here!" Li Zhirui, with his stronger Divine Sense, was the first to detect the traces of the demon cultivators and immediately sent a message to Li Shiqing. "There are three demon cultivators in total, two Foundation Establishment and one Golden Core!" In Li Zhirui's Divine Sense, that Golden Core demon cultivator suddenly stopped in his tracks and commanded the other two to move forward to scout. It seemed he had sensed something, or perhaps it was just his usual caution. "Don't act yet; the Golden Core demon cultivator hasn't entered the ambush," Li Zhirui promptly informed Li Shiqing, to avoid startling the enemy prematurely. The two Foundation Establishment demon cultivators, walking towards Bicui Peak with trepidation, ventured a certain distance when suddenly, the alarm bells on the mountain resounded. It was the disciples of the Green Mountain Sect stationed there who had discovered them, and the Mountain Protection Array was immediately activated. The two let out a sigh of relief upon seeing this, because it meant that there were no Golden Core cultivators on the mountain, and if it was just some Foundation Establishment cultivators, then they weren't the ones in danger. "Senior, there are only some Foundation Establishment cultivators on the mountain, and no signs of substantial spiritual energy movements were detected." The Golden Core demon cultivator, several miles away from this area, narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. It seemed that this place was not the chosen location for a cultivator to undergo Tribulation Transcendence. Thinking so, a glimpse of murderous intent and greed surfaced in his eyes. These Foundation Establishment cultivators were prime material, not to mention the large number of Spiritual Objects in the mountain. Even though he thought this, he didn't approach Bicui Peak, but instead sent two third-grade Refining Corpses to attack the Mountain Protection Array. Li Zhirui and the other frowned upon witnessing this scene; this demon cultivator was being too cautious! "Uncle, I will intercept him when the time comes. You seize the moment to act. We don't need to kill him, but at least we must put up a fight and injure him." They weren't insistent on killing a demon cultivator, but who knew if there were any concealed allies of the Green Mountain Sect nearby? If the Green Mountain Sect saw them stand by idly or deliberately let the demon cultivator escape, there would be a reckoning afterward, and the Li family would be the ones suffering. "Alright, I understand," Li Shiqing immediately grasped his meaning, concealed his aura, and continued to hide within the Formation. Li Zhirui then soared into the sky, a Spirit Light like a Sky-Supporting Giant Club thundering down, directly sending the two Refining Corpses flying. "As I suspected!" the demon cultivator murmured to himself upon seeing this scene. He was originally planning to personally move forward to break the Great Array, but a thought crossed his mind, and his Spirit Sense started jumping wildly, as if approaching would lead him into a life-or-death Tribulation. Therefore, without any hesitation, he changed his plan and sent the two Refining Corpses to probe further.

Chapter 239 - 245: Testing

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