Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Yet Lu Hong, with his Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment status, possessed such incredible strength that he was an absolute pinnacle presence, second only to Golden Core Cultivators. Even so, no one knew what had happened to Lu Hong for him to have sustained such grave injuries, and it was presumed that if it hadn't been for the rescue of a Golden Core Cultivator, his fate would surely have been sealed. As everyone was discussing fervently, an opening was made in the Defensive Great Formation, and Wang Hengqiu, holding the unconscious Lu Hong, landed on the city wall. With the arrival of the Golden Core Cultivator, the Zhenyang Sect Disciples quickly gathered around, surrounding Wang Hengqiu and his charge so tightly that not even water could seep through. Li Xiuyuan and Lin Tianming greeted them and moved closer to Wang Hengqiu and the others, leaving them standing there, uncertain of what to do next. Though Lin Tianming and his group did not approach, they were close enough to have a clear understanding of the exchanges between Wang Hengqiu and the others. At that time, with a pale face, Wang Hengqiu waved his hand to lift up the kneeling Zhenyang Sect Disciples and then glanced at some of the faces in the crowd. "Long, nephew, quickly take Lu Hong down for treatment!" Upon hearing the command, Long Qingshui, who was not far in front of him, hurriedly stepped forward, picking up the unconscious Lu Hong, and then made his way past some fellow disciples toward the central Zhenyang Hall in the city. With Long Qingshui's departure, Wang Hengqiu finally let out a long sigh of relief, and a trace of color slowly returned to his pale face. "Elder Wang, are you injured? What exactly happened?" In the midst of the crowd, a Foundation Establishment Ninth Level Zhenyang Sect Cultivator with a grim expression couldn't help but ask Wang Hengqiu. "Hmm..." Wang Hengqiu nodded slightly and then began to explain. "The Demon Beast Army has mobilized. Nephew Lu encountered the Monster Beast Legion while patrolling and was pursued by a Third Order Late Stage Demonic Beast. Had it not been for good fortune, encountering me as he fled for his life, he would have faced certain death." After saying this, Wang Hengqiu no longer paid attention to the horrified looks on everyone's faces. He leaped up and hovered over the city wall, scanning the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators below, his voice authoritative and loud as it spread among them. "The Demon Beast Army is on its way. All of you, whether you are disciples of our sect or Loose Cultivators, quickly prepare to meet the enemy!" As soon as his words fell, the complexions of all the Cultivators present drastically changed. Even though they had some inklings when the bells tolled, hearing it from a Golden Core Cultivator directly shattered any illusions of luck they still held onto. At this point, the faces of many Cultivators turned pale, and some Qi Refining Cultivators simply collapsed on the spot in the plaza, seemingly at a loss for what to do. However, the majority of Cultivators remained relatively calm. Under the direction of the Zhenyang Sect Disciples, they took out their weapons, forming groups of a hundred, and readied themselves for the impending assault of the Demon Beast Army. While everyone was busy, three figures flew over the heads of the Cultivators, heading towards Wang Hengqiu. From afar, Chen Jingtian's voice could already be heard. "Brother Wang, what's the situation? How strong are the Demonic Beasts that have invaded this time?" "Alas..." When Wang Hengqiu saw the newcomers, he sighed helplessly and then said, "The specifics are not yet clear! When I was patrolling, I happened to encounter the Blazing Flame Celestial Lion, a Third Order Late Stage Demonic Beast, chasing after Nephew Lu. I tried to intervene and managed to save him. Knowing I was no match, I had to leave first." "Fortunately, at that time, I only encountered that one beast or else even I would have perished under its claws!" "However, due to this, the details of the Monster Beast Legion are unknown, but based on earlier assessments, we can expect that there will be at least five Third Order Demonic Beasts!" Hearing these words, Chen Jingtian's brow furrowed deeply, and his face involuntarily showed a grave expression. Previously, they had already clashed with the Demon Beast Army twice, and at that time, there were only four Third Order Demonic Beasts of varying strengths. Neither side had gained an advantage over the other. Now, after a month of silence from the Demonic Beasts and the core areas of the major mountain ranges housing a small number of Third Order Demonic Beasts, the Monster Beast Legion must have grown stronger over time. Just as the Human Race would marshal its forces, the Demonic Beasts were not to be outdone. It could be anticipated that this attack by the Demonic Beasts would exceed the number of Third Order Demonic Beasts from the first encounter and might even reach double digits. Given this, with only four Golden Core Cultivators present to face such a powerful Demon Beast Army, the pressure they were about to face was unimaginable. With these thoughts, Chen Jingtian felt extremely helpless and stared intently into the distance, lost in contemplation. Seeing him remain silent for a long time, Wang Hengqiu spoke up to remind him. "Brother Chen, as the leader of all the cultivators of Yuyao City, quickly mobilize all the cultivators and prepare for the enemy!" Hearing the reminder, Chen Jingtian came back to his senses and nodded his head, then began to issue orders with his authoritative and resonant voice. "Everyone, form teams according to the predetermined plan, with the help of the Defensive Great Formation, fight to the death against the incoming enemies!" His loud voice spread across the entire plaza and over the walls, his penetrating voice pulling the distracted cultivators back to reality. A group of Qi Refining Cultivators all looked up, gazing towards the sky at Chen Jingtian, who was standing with his hands behind his back. With several Golden Core Cultivators present, the cultivators in this moment seemed to have forgotten fear itself. At this time, thousands of Qi Refining Cultivators began to move, forming into groups of a hundred, lining up spontaneously. In no time at all, nearly ten thousand people had formed into ranks. At the forefront of each team, there were three Zhenyang Sect Qi Refining Cultivators leading. On the vast plaza, hundreds of teams were neatly arrayed. Each person's face was filled with a deadly seriousness. Nearly ten thousand Qi Refining Cultivators gathered, all at the Late Stage of Qi Refining. Such a grand lineup spontaneously burst forth an imposing aura that could make any Foundation Establishment Cultivator feel oppressed. On the city walls, Lin Tianming, Li Xiuyuan, and others stood shoulder to shoulder, with over forty Foundation Establishment Cultivators gathered behind them, most of them at the fourth or fifth level of Foundation Establishment, with only a dozen or so at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment. These were all Loose Cultivators recruited by Li Xiuyuan, who were now comrades of Lin Tianming and others, standing side by side in the upcoming slaughter. Although some were meeting for the first time, Li Xiuyuan had long introduced them to Lin Tianming's identity and strength. With his strength at the Sixth Level of Foundation Establishment, coupled with the Lin Family's well-known reputation, when these people looked towards Lin Tianming, they all showed eyes filled with both envy and respect. At this moment, the Defensive Great Formation was fully operational. A pale golden light dome enveloped the entirety of Yuyao City, with everyone ready for action, focusing on the noises coming from afar. The scene was extremely calm at this moment, including Golden Core Cultivators like Chen Jingtian, all gazing into the distance, waiting for the Demon Beast Legion to appear. Time passed slowly, and the time it took to brew a cup of tea went by. Above the city walls, Chen Jingtian watched as a sandstorm slowly appeared on the horizon, his face immediately turning somewhat solemn. "Brothers... The Demon Beast Army is here!" As soon as his voice fell, expressions changed on the faces of Wang Hengqiu and others as they widened their eyes to look ahead. Sure enough, there appeared a vast sandstorm in the distance, with no visible end, making it impossible to determine its scale. As they observed, the speed of the sandstorm was incredibly fast. In just a few breaths, what was a thin grey line skimming the ground transformed into a wave tens of feet high, surging toward them. Feeling the wind speed picking up and carrying with it faint sounds, Zhu Yun, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but comment. "It's definitely the Demon Beast Army, no doubt. The scale seems to have multiplied several times from before. It looks like we're in for a fierce battle indeed!" Hearing this, Chen Jingtian nodded and added his own words. "My fellow brothers, let the formation first wear down the Demon Beasts' vitality. We'll then make arrangements based on the actual strength of the Beasts!" "Alright... Everyone be careful!" Wang Hengqiu nodded in response. "Thump thump thump..." The sound grew louder, and the approaching storm increased in height as the Demon Beast Legion drew ever nearer to Yuyao City. At this time, the ground began to quake, and the Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the walls could also feel this strong disturbance. "They're coming... they're here!" With a grave expression, Li Xiuyuan watched the massive storm approach, unable to resist giving a warning. Lin Tianming and Li Xiuyuan felt the disturbance at the same moment. He remained calm and then patted Qin Xi on the shoulder to alert her. Subsequently, some of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators behind them also detected the disturbance. Everyone wore an extremely solemn expression, as if facing a great enemy. Under such an atmosphere, the approaching storm was almost upon them. At that moment, a strong Gang Wind hit their faces but was blocked by the pale golden light dome, while the earth trembled under the trampling hooves of the Demon Beast Army.