NOVPUBChapter 773: Chapter 418: Attacking Myriad Medicine Valley_2 Chapter 773: Chapter 418: Attacking Myriad Medicine Valley_2 And this Mountain Protection Array has already been in operation for nearly ten thousand years, maintained and enhanced by numerous predecessors, and has helped Myriad Medicine Valley survive many crises.
It could be said that such a Defensive Array is also the greatest reliance for Myriad Medicine Valley to stand for ten thousand years without falling.
In such a situation, even with the presence of six Golden Core Cultivators from the Golden Sword Sect, it would not be easy to breach the Mountain Protection Array quickly.
Knowing this, Zhou Yunxiao and other high-level members of Myriad Medicine Valley did not panic but instead began to rely on the Mountain Protection Array to buy time, according to their prior plan.
Even when conditions permitted, they could also make appropriate counterattacks.
The reason for such tactics was clear in their minds; the Golden Sword Sect and the Blood Red Alliance had deployed so much power and even mobilized people like Zhao Hongsheng from Zhenyang Sect.
In the short term, the news could not reach Zhenyang Sect, and Zhao Hongsheng, relying on more Golden Core Combat Strength, might be able to take some advantage.
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But over time, Zhenyang Sect would inevitably learn of the situation and make a series of adjustments.
Once Zhenyang Sect came to their aid, Myriad Medicine Valley could also respond promptly, ready to engage in a decisive battle with the Golden Sword Sect.
Understanding this, Zhou Yunxiao immediately organized a large number of disciples, drawing on the Mountain Protection Array’s attack and defense energy, to do battle with Zhao Hongsheng and others.
Outside the mountain gate.
Zhao Hongsheng and the other six Golden Cores led the team, assembling hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, to launch a frenzied attack on the Myriad Medicine Valley’s Defensive Great Formation.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
The sky exploded with a barrage of attacks, colorful lights cutting through the void while the ground trembled slightly.
Opposite them, Zhou Yunxiao also assembled numerous disciples, channeling all their Spiritual Power into the Defensive Array.
In an instant, the light curtain of the Myriad Medicine Valley’s great formation flickered, with cyan-blue energy swirling about, blocking the attacks from Zhao Hongsheng and his team.
Not only that, during the intervals between attacks, the Myriad Medicine Valley Defensive Great Formation would also condense into numerous pillars of light, launching attacks on the Golden Sword Sect disciples.
For a time, Zhao Hongsheng and his team also had to ward off Myriad Medicine Valley’s counterattacks, disrupting the Golden Sword Sect disciples’ attacking rhythm.
In response, Zhao Hongsheng and Han Hu were prepared and quickly began to counterattack.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
Disciples from both opposing camps attacked each other, and the sky erupted with fiery sparks as the earth shook violently.
In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed.
Since both sides were attacking each other without holding back—since everyone was intent on annihilating the other—naturally, no one would be concerned about holding back.
And faced with an existential crisis, Myriad Medicine Valley also fought with all their might, leveraging their millenniums of accumulated wealth, without any intention of suffering losses.
Seeing that Myriad Medicine Valley’s Defensive Great Formation was so formidable and unable to be destroyed in a short time, Zhao Hongsheng and others had no choice but to retreat first and wait for two days of rest before continuing their assault.
After all, they had six Golden Core Cultivators present, including two in the Late Stage Golden Core.
And with Luo Anzhong from Myriad Medicine Valley severely injured and needing two months to recover to his peak, plus the fact that Ding Yongjin was already dead,
it stands to reason that there couldn’t be many Golden Core Cultivators inside Myriad Medicine Valley, and the only top combat strength possessed a threat was Zhou Yunxiao.
Thus, their overall strength was certainly greater than that on Myriad Medicine Valley’s side.
Even if the Defensive Great Formation was strong, they only needed to attack a bit longer, eventually depleting its energy completely.
By that time, without the protection of the formation, they could still take the opportunity to annihilate Myriad Medicine Valley and then advance south to attack Zhenyang Sect.
With such a goal, Zhao Hongsheng and others launched attacks every few days, their frequency and the intensity of their attacks far exceeding their initial assault on Zhenyang Sect’s Qingshui Market.
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Inside a certain pavilion in Qingshui Market,
Chen Jingtian sat in a high seat, with Zhu Yun and Lan Yu sitting beside him.
Below them stood Long Qingshui and another, standing in the center and reporting on the various incidents he had experienced over the past few months.
Quickly learning the full details, faces of Chen Jingtian and others showed utter shock.
At that moment, Chen Jingtian looked at Zhu Yun beside him, showing an expression of helplessness.
“No wonder in this past month and more, only Song Hanchun accompanied by some disciples ever appeared outside Qingshui Market from Golden Sword Sect!”
“And they, just made a few feints attacking the Defensive Great Formation before leading the disciples back.”
No sooner had the voice fallen than Zhu Yun by his side nodded in agreement.
“Indeed… All they did was to lull us into a false sense of security!”
“In my view, Zhao Hongsheng and Jin Weishan must have quietly left after the first round of the attack was over, to join Han Hu. Otherwise, the timing wouldn’t add up.”
After he finished speaking, Lan Yu also nodded, and then the three of them exchanged their views.
Now, having heard Long Qingshui’s report, they finally understood the actions of Song Hanchun and his group during this period, as well as the purposes hidden behind Golden Sword Sect’s moves.
Just the thought of Golden Sword Sect’s sinister intentions and realizing they’d been played made Chen Jingtian so angry he almost couldn’t breathe.
However, it wasn’t the time to delve into these matters at present.
After all, with Zhao Hongsheng and Jin Weishan gone from here to join forces with Han Hu at Myriad Medicine Valley, Myriad Medicine Valley would inevitably face greater pressure.
If Myriad Medicine Valley could not withstand their frenzied offensive and was prematurely destroyed, Zhenyang Sect would have to face the victorious Golden Sword Sect alone, likely following the same fate as Myriad Medicine Valley.
Considering these possibilities made Chen Jingtian frown tightly as he silently pondered countermeasures.
Seeing Chen Jingtian silent, Zhu Yun waved Long Qingshui over and then started to give instructions.
“Nephew Long, you have rendered great service this time. Go rest for now, and in a couple of days, immediately return to the Sect and report to your elder brother so he can take timely countermeasures!”
“Yes… Junior takes his leave!”
Long Qingshui bowed respectfully and then, along with another companion, left the hall, leaving only Chen Jingtian and the two others behind.
After Long Qingshui and the other junior had left, Zhu Yun broke the silence, snapping Chen Jingtian back to reality.
“Brother Chen, with Zhao Hongsheng and the main forces having left from Golden Sword Sect’s side, can we launch a counterattack?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Jingtian pondered long and hard and didn’t immediately reply to Zhu Yun.
In his heart, he knew that Zhao Hongsheng’s departure couldn’t be kept secret for long.
Hence, Song Hanchun surely would have prepared countermeasures.
At worst, they could rely on the Defensive Arrays of Bluewater Market to hold their ground and wait for reinforcements.
As long as they held out long enough for Myriad Medicine Valley to achieve its goal, all disadvantageous situations would be completely turned around.
However, it was also important to realize that Song Hanchun frequently showed himself to deceive them, which clearly indicated a lack of confidence.
Therefore, the strength on Song Hanchun’s side must be inferior to theirs, otherwise, he wouldn’t have kept such a low profile.
Understanding this, Chen Jingtian replied, “Regardless of the remaining forces of Golden Sword Sect, let us first test the waters. Afterwards, we can discuss the next step of the plan once the elder brother makes a final decision, how about that?”
Hearing this, Zhu Yun also nodded, acknowledging that Chen Jingtian’s arrangement was quite prudent.
“Hmm… very well, it’s sufficiently cautious!”
Seeing no objections from Zhu Yun, Chen Jingtian immediately gave an order.
“Since that is the case, immediately gather some Foundation Establishment Disciples, and bring along the majority of the conscripted Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Tomorrow morning, you and I, along with Junior Brother Lan, will lead an assault on Bluewater Market to test Song Hanchun and his people’s reaction!”
“As for Brother Zhu, you stay and guard Qingshui Market, ready to support and assist us at any moment!”
Upon receiving the order, Zhu Yun and Lan Yu immediately replied, “We will prepare right away and depart on time tomorrow morning!”
After they had spoken, Zhu Yun and the other stood up, bowed to Chen Jingtian, and then directly vanished from the hall.
The next morning.
Outside Qingshui Market, Chen Jingtian and Lan Yu, leading several hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators on two Inkwind Spirit Boats, set off from the market in an impressive array.
Qin Xi and the two others from Li Xiuyuan’s team were also part of this mission.
For this reason, the three of them dared not entertain any opposing thoughts but instead followed Li Xiuyuan to participate in the operation.
