NOVPUBChapter 804: Chapter 433 Hu Yuan Aids in Battle (Votes and Subscriptions Appreciated)_2 Chapter 804: Chapter 433 Hu Yuan Aids in Battle (Votes and Subscriptions Appreciated)_2 Even some young clan members who had never experienced a life-or-death crisis couldn’t help but collapse to the ground.
However, faced with such a situation, although many were also very frightened, their hearts soon filled with rage.
These people had all experienced beast tide attacks, and some of the older ones had been through the battle at Green Bamboo Mountain.
They had faced life and death challenges multiple times, had witnessed the cruelty and bloodshed of the Cultivation World, and understood what the Lin Family would face once the Protective Clan Formation was broken.
But even if the Protective Clan Formation were breached, they were not afraid of death, nor of fighting tooth and nail against those invading the Lin Family Clan Grounds.
Influenced by this group of clan members, the morale of all the clan members surged, at the very least, filled with unity.
Next, Lin Shihua held nothing back and made the true cultivation levels of Lin Shikang, Ye Pinghai, and Hu Yuan known to all the clan members.
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Upon learning that Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai were at the Golden Core Stage, and that Hu Yuan, a Guest Elder of the Lin Family, was also a Golden Core Cultivator, the morale of all the clan members soared, and their hearts filled with joy.
The impact of this shocking news also lessened the gloom of the impending war.
Following this, under Lin Shihua’s arrangement, the clan members began to mobilize.
In no time, the entire Lin Family operated like a well-oiled machine, everyone busy, with all ages and cultivation realms working in well-defined roles.
Lin Xingzhi, as the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall, upon receiving orders from Lin Shihua, started filling the core of the Formation with Spirit Stones, which the Protective Clan Formation needed in large quantities.
To delay for as much time as possible, the Lin Family had nothing left to reserve, everything was for survival.
Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai, meanwhile, remained at the entrance of the Protective Clan Formation, ready to block any intrusion at the forefront of their clan.
As for Xu Zhi and others outside the Formation, they showed no sign of easing their attack, and were, in fact, continuously intensifying it.
As such, the energy of the entire Lin Family’s Protective Formation could be seen depleting at a visible rate.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
Outside the Protective Formation, Xu Zhi, looking at the pale golden barrier, was furrowing his brow.
After three days of continuous attacks, with his Foundation Establishment Disciples taking turns assaulting the Formation and his occasional interventions,
The Formation had still held up for so long, completely beyond his expectations.
Nevertheless, having sustained until now, the Formation’s defensive power had clearly weakened a great deal.
Judging by this pace, within a maximum of one or two days, they should be able to break through it.
Grasping this, Xu Zhi’s expression finally looked a bit better.
Then, he immediately shouted, “Increase the intensity of your attacks! In at most one or two days, we will break through it!”
Hearing his words, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Qingyun Sect were all excited, each one’s attack strength increased a notch.
In truth, not only Xu Zhi was anxious, but these Foundation Establishment Disciples were just as eager, each one thinking about looting the Lin Family Clan Grounds as soon as possible.
After all, the Lin Family was a clan with two Golden Core Cultivators, surely possessing astonishing wealth. If they were lucky enough to find a Nascent Soul Spiritual Item, they could make a turnaround.
With such prospects, the disciples of Qingyun Sect unleashed their full power, relentlessly attacking the Lin Family’s Protective Formation with no reservations.
At this time, seeing everyone exerting themselves, Xu Zhi finally showed a satisfied smile.
The next day, at noon.
Under the bright sunshine, Lin Shikang, within the Protective Formation, watched the barrier in front of him become increasingly dim, his face looking very ugly.
At that moment, Lin Shihua and Lin Xingzhi, along with over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators, stood waiting at the side, their faces grim, seething with anger clear on their expressions.
“Shihua, how are the arrangements?”
Hearing Lin Shikang’s question, Lin Shihua replied truthfully, “Everything is proceeding according to plan!”
“Hmm…”
Lin Shikang thoughtfully nodded and then made a suggestion.
“Continuing like this, this Formation can probably only hold up for at most two hours before being breached. Instead of passively waiting for that, why don’t we take the initiative to strike and catch them off guard?”
“Since a major battle is unavoidable, if we can’t all escape unscathed, why not go all out and fight?”
After Lin Shikang had spoken, his sharp gaze swept across the many clanspeople behind him.
Hearing Lin Shikang’s words, Lin Shihua also looked agitated and immediately agreed, “Third brother is wise!”
“I say we fight them and try to hold out longer, to give some of our lower-level clanspeople a chance to escape!”
As soon as these words were out, Lin Xingzhi beside him also spoke up, “We have no retreat, let’s fight them!”
Immediately after, the masses of clanspeople behind him were all roused, unanimously shouting in fervor.
“For the sake of our clanspeople, let’s fight them!”
Hearing these words and seeing the clanspeople’s resolute expressions, Lin Shikang nodded, then looked towards Ye Pinghai beside him.
Seeing this, Ye Pinghai also nodded, his intention very clear.
Seeing Ye Pinghai in agreement, Lin Shikang felt more confident and made up his mind to strike first while the enemy was unprepared.
Having decided, Lin Shikang looked back at the clanspeople and said, “Those opposite us are Mid Stage Golden Core Cultivators, with hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators; you should not sacrifice yourselves for nothing. Brother Ye and I will first go to test their mettle!”
Then, without further delay, he gestured for Lin Shihua to open up the Protective Clan Formation.
At that moment, light laughter came from the plaza behind them.
“Lin, I am late!”
Hearing these words, Lin Shikang and the others turned around and saw Hu Yuan flying towards them.
Hu Yuan’s voice was loud and clear, his aura completely unrestrained, with the cultivation of the Golden Core Stage plainly evident.
At that time, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Lin Family, seeing Hu Yuan, had their worried expressions visibly eased.
Previously, they had heard about Hu Yuan from Lin Shihua but had never seen him in person; now the clanspeople witnessed his true appearance.
Evidently, with the arrival of Hu Yuan, a Golden Core Cultivator, the clanspeople were greatly heartened.
This was true not only for the Foundation Establishment Cultivators but also for both Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai.
Then, Lin Shikang looked at Hu Yuan, who had hurried over, originally uncertain if he could make it out of seclusion in time, and now, seeing him appear just in time, Lin Shikang was quite surprised.
Following that, he laughed and then asked with concern, “Daoist Hu, how are your injuries? Are they serious?”
Hearing Lin Shikang’s words, Hu Yuan solemnly replied, “Lin, rest assured, after surviving the Heavenly Tribulation, I’ve been in seclusion for several months. Although it was a hasty exit, and I’m not at my peak, I’m not far off!”
“Hmm… that is indeed good news!”
Lin Shikang was overjoyed and couldn’t help but remark,
“Truly, Daoist Hu’s timing couldn’t have been better!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the quiet Ye Pinghai also chimed in.
“Yes… Initially, we thought Daoist Hu wouldn’t be able to make it, but who could have imagined Brother Hu would exit seclusion at the critical moment, adding much hope for a full retreat in this great battle!”
“Hehe…”
Hearing the words of Lin and Ye, Hu Yuan laughed and then sincerely said,
“In the face of a formidable enemy, if the two Daoist friends fall, Hu would not be spared either. Besides, Hu has made a commitment to the Lin Family and naturally must do his utmost to honor it!”
“And now, we are all in the same boat, sharing both honor and loss; how could I remain behind and avoid battle?”
“Ha ha… Brother Hu truly understands the greater good, on behalf of the more than a thousand members of the Lin Family, I thank you, Daoist friend!”
Lin Shikang bowed his hands in a salute, his demeanor very sincere.
Seeing this, Hu Yuan waved his hand and then said, “Let’s prepare to make our move!”
Hearing this, Lin Shikang nodded and then looked back at Lin Shihua, signaling him to get ready to activate the Protective Formation.
