A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 342 - 302: Deliberating the Campaign

Master Fengfeng’s tone was icy cold, full of killing intent, causing everyone’s hearts to tremble.

But the Second Elder slightly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the remaining six Foundation Establishments, adding himself, Chongming County only had seven Foundation Establishments left!

In the battle at Fucang Mountain, three Foundation Establishments from the Shahe Gang defected, three from the Yunshan Sect deserted, two from the Xuanguang Sect died in battle, and the Honored Guest Elder Hong Fei of the Spirit Talisman Sect was severely injured and attempted to abandon his duties and flee, only to be publicly executed by Master Fengfeng.

Now, Chongming County’s Foundation Establishments only numbered seven, including the Second Elder and Fifth Elder of the Xuanguang Sect, Hee Yangchen, the newly established Ning Songzhi, Kong Lingde, Zhuang Qing, and Yinn Hongbo.

Moreover, everyone was injured, with half severely injured!

The Qi Cultivation elite suffered over four hundred losses, leaving only slightly more than six hundred troops.

Five floating battleships were destroyed, and the remaining five were heavily damaged.

In this situation, we cannot continue fighting!

Hee Yangchen and the Fifth Elder understood this, but the crime committed by their subordinates from the Shahe Gang and Yunshan Sect made them fearful to speak.

At such a time, the Second Elder, who originally had no expectation of the Sect Leader position, always played the role of a mediator, suddenly became the only key figure qualified to speak.

Whether for the future of the Xuanguang Sect or his own prospects, he could only bite the bullet and speak now.

"Supreme Elder, Lu Qian, that little thief is indeed hateful, killing him a hundred times wouldn’t be too much." The Second Elder cautiously said, "But now let’s try to negotiate a ceasefire with Sanshan County. With our current strength, we truly cannot continue fighting."

Master Fengfeng snorted angrily, "We can’t fight, so can the Elder Dog Cang Jing? He’s also heavily injured, if he dares come south again, will his base in Sanshan County still be intact?"

These words weren’t wrong; this battle that lasted nearly two hours saw both sides exhaust their strategies and resources built over the years between Xuanguang Sect and the Liyuan Sect, using all sorts of treasures and mysterious techniques, divine techniques until drained.

Extremely intense fighting ultimately resulted in huge losses.

Although Sanshan County found a breakthrough through the flanks, gradually expanding their advantage, ultimately defeating the Chongming County army and occupied Fucang Mountain, they lost as many as six Foundation Establishments, over three hundred Qi Cultivation elites, and four floating battleships.

Currently, their firepower consisted of one Golden Core, seven Foundation Establishments, seven hundred Qi Cultivation elites, and seven floating battleships.

With such significant casualties, if the battle continues, it would shake the very foundation.

Regardless, Sanshan County still had four Foundation Establishments and some troops for defense, thus their situation is notably better than Chongming County.

It’s crucial to realize, one Golden Core, seven Foundation Establishments, a little over six hundred Qi Cultivation elites, and five floating battleships; this is the entirety of Chongming County’s strength!

Looking at the Xuanguang Sect’s dominance over Chongming County for six hundred years, has there ever been such a weak moment!

The Second Elder bowed, continuing, "Precisely because of this, we should take the opportunity to negotiate. Otherwise, if Master leads the troops away from Kongming Mountain, heading to attack Yunshan Sect, Sanshan County certainly won’t miss the chance, they might directly break through Kongming Mountain, advancing towards Mingjian Mountain!"

"It’s better to first negotiate with Sanshan County, free our hands and feet, then wipe out Yunshan Sect to quell the hatred in our hearts."

Seeing that Master still wouldn’t agree, the Second Elder kowtowed heavily, "At this life-and-death moment, I boldly implore Master for the six hundred years’ foundation of our Xuanguang Sect, to condense your nature, temper your mind, suppress your ego, and in your Acquired appearance, win a future for our sect!"

In the biting cold and unbearable silence, Master Fengfeng took a deep breath.

In that instant, all his anger was pressed deep within his heart by Master Fengfeng.

"Are you aware, this will only make my future Great Heart Demon Tribulation heavier?"

The Second Elder only kowtowed, not daring to utter a word.

For a Golden Core Master, having passed the Golden Core Celestial Tribulation, the next major hurdle is the Great Heart Demon Tribulation.

One must align with one’s true mind, discover one’s true nature, discern the true self, to overcome the Great Heart Demon Tribulation, return to simplicity, ultimately purify and clarify, achieve true perfection, break the Golden Core, and form the Nascent Soul, ascending to Nascent Soul Spirit Monarch.

Unpredictable moods, tyrannical behavior, and wanton actions are Master Fengfeng’s true nature.

The more one goes against their true mind and nature, the more it leads to the flourishing of the heart demon.

Especially now, with raging killing intent towards Lu Qian, fury filling his chest, yet forcibly suppressing these urges, undoubtedly, this will add a burden to future tribulation crossing.

Maybe, Lu Qian himself may become one of the heart demon illusions, provocatively disturbing during the crossing of tribulation.

However, the Second Elder’s daring advice ultimately brought temporary calm to Master Fengfeng.

"Fine, let’s first negotiate with Sanshan County, then execute Lu Qian, and conquer Yunshan Sect!"

All the Foundation Establishments breathed a sigh of relief.

Ning Songzhi finally saw an opportunity, taking advantage of Master Fengfeng’s mind suppression, he fell to his knees.

"May I report, Master, I’m well-acquainted with Yunshan Sect’s strength, if we march with current forces for conquest, we might suffer damages, better to recuperate for a few years, slightly restore our Vitality, then launch a campaign against them."

He sighed internally, Lu Sect Leader, in this situation, I truly have no means to persuade Master to spare you, I can only strive to buy you some time to escape.

Hopefully, you seize the moment and flee swiftly.

Ning Songzhi successfully established Foundation and rushed back to the army at the end of the Fucang Mountain battle, acquiring some credit. Originally trying to secure a chance of survival for Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect, after Foundation Establishment, his status improved, and he learned numerous things he previously didn’t.

For example, Lu Qian had committed alleged sins of colluding with the enemy earlier, already being generously forgiven by Master Fengfeng once.

Rebellion multiple times, coupled with openly insulting Master...

Ning Songzhi shivered, it’s over, Lu Sect Leader, I can’t say anything more.

Despite Yunshan Sect’s strength being quite significant in the current Chongming County, if returned to Xuanguang Sect’s subordination, it would undoubtedly become a major asset.

But, it’s impossible, if this could be forgiven, how could Master Fengfeng rule in the future? Wouldn’t it tell others that as long as you have some power, you can casually rebel?

Thus, Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect are inevitably on Master Fengfeng’s kill list, and there’s no way to change that.

Only offering legitimate advice to Master Fengfeng to delay the conquest is Ning Songzhi’s sole action.

Master Fengfeng coldly snorted, "Ning Songzhi, since you’ve established Foundation, you must recognize your position clearly! You have no standing to rescue Yunshan Sect, much less save it!"

Ning Songzhi’s cold sweat drenched, just hearing Master Fengfeng continued, "To conquer a mere Yunshan Sect, why rally the masses? Once negotiations conclude, I alone am sufficient to annihilate them!"

Ning Songzhi blinked in astonishment, just realizing that Master Fengfeng was unaware of the situation in Lingsha City.

At this moment, he hurriedly said, "Master might not know, but Lu Qian has already set up a Golden Core level Mountain Protection Grand Array in Lingsha City!"

With these words, silence enveloped the tent.