A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 309 - 269: Pursuit

At this moment, another round of spiritual power cannons thundered down. Our two Floating Battleships struggled to counterattack, but in front of the eighty spiritual power cannons of the Void-Soaring and Distant-Guarding Divine Ship, it was to no avail. They were blown to pieces, and the numerous structures on Golden Dawn Peak were reduced to ruins.

This round of bombardment lightly damaged the Yunshan Sect’s Floating Battleship, causing the demise of dozens of cultivators from Sanshan County. The two Floating Battleships were wobbling, with their hulls full of breaches.

"Floating Battleships provide cover, everyone else maintain the formation, break out with me!" Yuchi Hui shouted, charging forward together with two Foundation Establishment cultivators. The spiritual pressure of a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment surged, his body radiating with treasure light, instantly enveloped by a heavy battle armor.

With the three Foundation Establishment cultivators as the spearhead, over a hundred elite followed closely behind. The formation remained undisturbed, and the two Floating Battleships flew up as commanded, using their massive bodies to provide cover for this breakout force.

In the hurried breakout and retreat, being able to maintain such military demeanor required diligent daily training and relied on the supreme prestige of the commander. Even Lu Qian, witnessing this, expressed his admiration sincerely.

Compared to them, the cultivators of the Shuangye Alliance fell terribly short. Without the aid of the Floating Battleships, in a confrontation with equal numbers, there’s no doubt the Shuangye Alliance would suffer a disastrous defeat.

Among Yuchi Hui and the others’ perception, there were five Foundation Establishment cultivators from Yunshan Sect, one mid-stage and four early-stage. Except for the mid-stage female cultivator, who felt formidable, the rest were not particularly strong.

The three of them—Yuchi Hui at Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, and the other two at mid-stage and early-stage respectively—chose the breakout direction closest to the north of Mingsha Bay.

Standing in the north was Yang Jiye.

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators, leading over a hundred elites, charged with great momentum. If Yang Jiye were to block them head-on, he would likely be torn apart in an instant.

Facing the oncoming enemy force, Yang Jiye deftly evaded, stepping aside to open a gap.

Even if unease arose in his heart, knowing there might be a trap, at this moment there was no other way. Not a second could be wasted, so Yuchi Hui had to proceed with utmost caution.

Simultaneously, a verdant token in his arms flew up, hovering over his head. The green light, like a veil, soared up, enveloping the entire breakout contingent.

The token shimmered mysteriously, and the speed of the entire unit increased by thirty percent.

This was a treasure bestowed by the Liyuan Sect, the Tunneling Armor Divine Decree!

With a rumble, the four Floating Battleships in the sky opened fire again. The two from Sanshan County bravely shielded, standing up to cover the main force, got hit by hundreds of spiritual power cannons, and produced deafening explosions.

Fragments of wood, dragon bone, and metal structures fell, and the two Floating Battleships became fireballs, crumbling apart mid-air.

Yet their sacrifice indeed won precious time for the breakout force.

At this moment, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators had just passed Yang Jiye’s position and were about to continue charging forward.

Suddenly, the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator’s vision blurred as a pitch-black Meteor Hammer bypassed his defensive spiritual artifact and instantly appeared in front of him, forcefully striking down!

With a scream, the cultivator’s face sprayed with blood, struck downward out of the breakout force!

Yang Jiye’s Sky-Breaking Dao Pattern displayed its miraculous effect at this moment.

After practicing the secret technique from Ziluo Mountain, "Purple Qi Celestial Net," he gained further insight into Spirit Control. If he didn’t mind the cost of spiritual power, he could control four spiritual artifacts at once. Sacrificing the number of artifacts would greatly increase his control range, complementing the Sky-Breaking Dao Pattern perfectly.

Now, outside the enemy’s attack range, he abruptly activated the technique, knocking down a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The cultivator struggled to rise again, and with a series of clanks, twelve thick Xin Metal Divine Locks, like giant pythons, wrapped around his torso and limbs, dragging him into a vast mist.

It was Lu Qian catching up and making a move!

Gu Niqiang and Yang Jiye pursued the breakout force forward, while Pan Qin and Duu Yeming exchanged glances. The pass tokens on their waists glittered as they flashed into Lu Qian’s Five Elements Grand Array.

A tragic scream echoed, and Yuchi Hui roared in anger, heart bleeding, but there was no way; stopping now to rescue would bury the entire force here. He gritted his teeth and dashed forward, the Tunneling Armor Divine Decree radiating intensely, accelerating even further.

The Tunneling Armor Divine Decree, a treasure from Liyuan Sect, could directly enhance a cultivator’s flight speed, effective for both group and individual targets. For individuals, its effect is exceptional. Now enveloping a hundred and seventy cultivators, it still increased their overall speed by more than thirty percent.

Don’t underestimate this more than thirty percent. The speed of the Floating Battleship is similar to that of an ordinary Qi Cultivator. With the Tunneling Armor Divine Decree increasing the breakout force’s speed by thirty percent, the Yunshan Sect’s Floating Battleships couldn’t keep up!

Fellow Daoist, your sacrifice is worthwhile. We will succeed in breaking through.

At this crucial moment, a sharp scream reached the ears, and a flash of firelight appeared in front of them, a terrifyingly hot figure suddenly emerging ahead!

Such speed!

The Golden Crow Illusion compressed to within a few feet, surrounded by cyan flames like armor. In this strongest state, Gu Niqiang, with the Flowing Cloud Immortal Robe’s enhancement, flew with top speed, unparalleled under Golden Core level, quickly catching up.

And in her hand, she wielded Yang Jiye like a large hammer!

Yuchi Hui’s face turned green.

With a whoosh, Yang Jiye’s Meteor Hammer once again instant-flashed before the early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. With a crisp clang, the hammer flew high, Yuchi Hui wielding a gleaming silver halberd with determination, charging directly at Gu Niqiang.

Meanwhile, the Tunneling Armor Divine Decree over his head was directly tossed to shelter the early-stage Foundation Establishment, safeguarding the breakout force’s continued advance.

Originally, he needed to protect his own main force’s advance, and the escape speed could only keep pace with Qi Cultivators, hence being chased by Yunshan Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators was natural.

However, with one hundred seventy to eighty elites on his side, what if Yunshan Sect had five Foundation Establishment cultivators chasing them? Anyone daring to enter the force’s attack range would be instantly concentrated on and blown away.

Although being nibbled away wasn’t ideal, the main force could tail-cut to survive.

But, unfortunately, Yunshan Sect had Yang Jiye!

Yang Jiye could attack from outside his spiritual artifacts’ range. Being worn down bit by bit couldn’t be tolerated, so he could only go to drive him off.

No worries, no worries, everything is under control. As long as we advance a bit further and shake off Yunshan Sect’s Floating Battleships, we can signal Mingsha Bay for reinforcements.

By then, if Yunshan Sect’s five Foundation Establishment cultivators still pursue relentlessly, they’ll be heavily surrounded!

With this thought, Yuchi Hui’s heart calmed slightly. His halberd drew a circle, causing an explosion in mid-air, trapping Gu Niqiang and Yang Jiye within the shadow of the halberd.

Gu Niqiang pushed Yang Jiye aside, gathering cyan flames into a palm, striking upward. A swirling white flame surged skyward, as a Bing Fire Divine Crow dived from the whirlpool center towards Yuchi Hui’s face.

Yang Jiye also let out a shout, displaying the Purple Qi Celestial Net and moving like four dancing purple ribbons around him. They pulled along sword, hammer, hoop, and knife, attacking Yuchi Hui relentlessly.

Just then, Lu Qian, with the aid of Pan Qin and Duu Yeming, dispatched the mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, lifted his head, and saw the hastily north-fleeing Sanshan County cultivators.

Well, Liyuan Sect indeed is a Golden Core Sect with considerable heritage, since this treasure accelerated their speed by more than thirty percent faster than ordinary Floating Battleships.

But, no matter.

The Void-Soaring and Distant-Guarding Divine Ship, full speed ahead!