PDLP Chapter 82 Disaster Approaching
Chapter 82 Disaster Approaching
Many low-level cultivators in the market trembled and turned pale under the combined pressure of these Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Yang Changsheng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he strained his senses to perceive the distance.
The four newcomers stood suspended in mid-air above the core island of the Lu family in Biyue Lake, high above the protective formation of the clan, like four demon gods, exuding immense pressure.
The leader, dressed in a crimson brocade robe, had his beard and hair standing on end, his face as gloomy as iron, and his magical power as hot and violent as magma.
It was the patriarch of the Crimson Sky Royal Family, a mortal enemy who had fought with the Lu family for many years, and he was at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
Its power was terrifying; a mere glance from it was enough to send cultivators watching from afar into an icy abyss.
To his left stood an old man in a dark green robe, his eyes sinister, his body wreathed in ever-flowing wood-attribute magic power. He was the patriarch of the Qingfengye family, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.
On the right, a short, stocky, bald man in earth-yellow armor exuded a deep and heavy aura, like a rock of the earth. He was the patriarch of the Zhou family of Black Rock, at the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage.
The last person was hidden under a large black cloak, with only a pair of eyes flashing with cruel bloodlust visible. A grotesque serrated dagger hung at his waist, and the stench of blood could be faintly smelled from afar.
It was none other than the infamous rogue cultivator, Blood Hand Li Kun, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, who had clearly been temporarily hired by the Wang family with a large sum of money.
The four people stood suspended high in the sky, their powerful auras forming a continuous force that caused the vortex of spiritual energy in the world that Lu Qianxue had stirred up to ripple slightly.
"Gentlemen!"
The Wang family patriarch's voice was like a booming bell, containing a chilling killing intent that clearly resonated in all directions.
"The Lu family already has three Foundation Establishment cultivators: Lu Zhengxuan, Lu Zhiping, and Lu Mingyuan. If Lu Qianxue were to successfully establish her foundation as well, with her unique earth-rooted talent, she would undoubtedly become a major threat to our three families in the future! Today, we absolutely cannot allow the Lu family to gain another Foundation Establishment cultivator! Break through this formation and interrupt her breakthrough!"
His gaze swept over the two elders, Ye and Zhou, his tone carrying an undeniable pressure.
In recent years, the two families have joined forces against the Lu family. In the early stages, the Wang family suffered heavy losses, while the Ye and Zhou families were content to sit on the sidelines and watch the two families fight, hoping to weaken the Wang family. Their efforts were limited.
At this moment, the Wang family patriarch wanted to force them to take sides completely and show their true abilities.
The Ye family patriarch's eyes flashed with intense jealousy and ruthlessness as he stared intently at the center of the spiritual energy vortex, as if trying to penetrate the great formation and see the figure inside that was attacking the pass.
"Brother Wang is absolutely right! According to the reports from our spies, the girl from the Lu family did not obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, but with her Golden Water Earth Spiritual Root... she has a 100% chance of achieving Foundation Establishment! Her time will probably be much faster than that of ordinary people."
"Once she succeeds, with her earthly spiritual root and profound foundation, she will be virtually invincible among those of the same level. Given time, she will surely become a Golden Core seed! We cannot rest easy until this woman is eliminated!"
The bitterness in his heart was almost overflowing. Why did such a peerless gem have to be born into the Lu family?
If it were in the Ye family, why would the family not prosper?
Although the Zhou family patriarch did not speak, the earth-yellow spiritual energy around him became increasingly thick and solid, and he also held a huge mountain-splitting axe-shaped magic weapon in his hand, demonstrating his attitude through his actions.
Bloodhand Li Kun let out a hoarse, piercing laugh, licked his lips, and his eyes gleamed with even more bloodlust, as if he were a beast eyeing its prey.
"Attack! Break through this tortoise shell!"
The Wang family patriarch stopped wasting words and shouted sharply.
He made the first move, and a giant sword, entirely crimson and burning with raging flames, appeared out of thin air.
It was none other than the incredibly powerful and exquisite magical artifact, the Heaven-Burning Sword.
The sword spewed out a terrifying sea of fire hundreds of feet long, with a heat that could scorch mountains and boil seas, and slashed fiercely downwards at the pale blue, semi-transparent light shield that enveloped the entire core island of the Lu family.
At the same time, the Ye family patriarch summoned a top-grade magic weapon, the Azure Dragon Staff, which was emerald green and covered with mysterious runes.
The staff tip suddenly glowed with green light, instantly transforming into countless thorny, vicious poisonous vines, each as thick as a water bucket. These vines, like pythons emerging from their dens, lashed out relentlessly, wrapping around the protective shield. The poisonous fumes permeated the area, causing the shield to hiss and crackle as they corroded it.
The Zhou family patriarch let out a deep roar and gripped the massive, top-grade magic weapon, the Earth-Splitting Axe, with both hands.
His muscles bulged, and he poured in a frenzy of earth-yellow magic power. The axe blade emitted a dazzling yellow light and slammed down with tremendous force, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks!
Each axe strike was powerful and heavy, causing the light shield to vibrate violently and ripples to spread wildly.
Bloodhand Li Kun was the most bizarre. He did not attack the shield directly, but instead his figure flickered, turning into several indistinguishable blood-red afterimages that circled the shield at high speed.
The superior-grade magic weapon, the Bloodtooth Blade, occasionally fluttered, slashing out silently. Its insidious and cunning crimson blade light specifically targeted the weak points in the flow of spiritual energy within the protective barrier, like a leech constantly weakening its defenses.
"Rumble..."
The four Foundation Establishment cultivators unleashed their full power, their magical artifacts illuminating the heavens and earth.
At the same time, powerful spells rained down like raindrops, and a violent energy storm raged over the Azure Lake.
"Buzz!"
The pale blue light shield formed by the second-tier mid-grade clan protection array was subjected to terrifying attacks from all directions, causing it to twist, tremble, and flicker.
The energy ripples that spread across the light shield resembled ocean waves.
The ear-piercing roar, the cracking sounds, and the corrosive noises intertwined, creating a terrifying scene of destruction. The sound shook the buildings in the market towns dozens of miles away, causing them to buzz and dust to fall in abundance.
Within the core island of the Lu family, several powerful Foundation Establishment auras also rose, clearly indicating that Lu Zhengxuan, Lu Zhiping, and others were presiding over the formation, injecting their magic power into the formation's core to maintain it.
But anyone could see that, facing four Foundation Establishment cultivators, especially one of them who was in the late Foundation Establishment stage, the mountain-protecting formation, no matter how exquisite, would hardly last long!
The pale blue light shield was visibly fading in color.
Meanwhile, the port market was already in complete chaos.
"Quickly! Activate the protective array!"
"Heavens! Four Foundation Establishment patriarchs have come knocking on our door! Can the Lu family withstand this?"
"Fairy Lu is still breaking through! If we disturb her, it'll be disastrous."
"Oh no, the Lu family's second-tier array shield is about to break..."
"Run! When gods fight, mortals suffer... Let's get away from here quickly!"
Panic spread completely, and countless low-level cultivators, like frightened birds and beasts, activated the simple protective formations in their dwellings. Many others fled in panic, heading away from the Azure Lake.
Shops closed one after another, and vendors packed up their goods and ran away, creating chaos and disorder.
Yang Changsheng and Su Wanqing remained suspended above the courtyard, their expressions extremely solemn.
Even at such a distance, the terrifying aftershocks of the battle still made them feel their hearts pound and their magical energy flow somewhat sluggish.
A soft fire-based shield rose around Su Wanqing, barely managing to withstand the invisible pressure.
Yang Changsheng was enveloped in a protective light barrier, while secretly circulating his qi and blood to resist the spiritual pressure of the Foundation Establishment realm. He pretended to be struggling, but in reality, he was very relaxed.
"boom!"
Almost simultaneously, the sounds of battle erupted outside the port market.