NOVPUBChapter 880: Chapter 471 Heading to Golden Sword Sect_2 Chapter 880: Chapter 471 Heading to Golden Sword Sect_2 “””
And from that day, there would still be decades to come. Considering the current development speed of the Lin Family, it wasn’t impossible to acquire one or two Flying Magical Treasures of their own. 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
Knowing this, Lin Tianming secretly kept an eye out, determined to seize control of such treasures when they appeared in the future.
Snapping out of his reverie, Lin Tianming also sat cross-legged on the deck, made small talk with Zhou Yunxiao and others, and then each began to recover from their injuries and restore their mana.
Half a month later.
Atop a mountain outside the Golden Sword Mountain Gate, in the Ancient Sword Mountains.
This place was just over ten miles from the entrance of Golden Sword Sect’s mountain gate, already entering the core area of the sect.
At that moment, a Blue Flying Boat tore through the sky and finally descended slowly onto the mountain top.
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Zhou Yunxiao was the first to step out of the Flying Boat, followed by Chen Jingtian and Lin Tianming.
Soon, eight Golden Core Cultivators stepped out in line, standing atop the mountain, all eyes focused on a distant peak visible through the haze, expressions varying.
Looking towards the distant peak along Lin Tianming’s line of sight, it soared into the clouds, like a gigantic sword, standing immovable upon the earth.
Observing the scene before him and feeling the dense spiritual energy of this place, it truly lived up to being a Golden Core Sect with many years of heritage, possessing the demeanor and style it should have.
As for the location of the Golden Sword Sect’s mountain gate, this was Lin Tianming’s first visit, and he immediately showed a curious expression.
And this place was indeed the location of the Golden Sword Mountain Gate.
Just like the name Ancient Sword Mountains suggested, the Golden Sword Mountain Gate was situated around that highest peak, its main peak being the most central area of the sect.
It was said that at the highest point resided the caves of Sect Leader Han Hu and other Golden Core Stage Elders.
Now, witnessing this scene, Lin Tianming couldn’t help but feel emotional.
“The Golden Sword Sect truly lives up to being a sect with many years of heritage, such a sacred place is indeed comparable to the sect gates of Zhenyang Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley!”
“Moreover, to think that on my first visit, I am to participate in a grand battle!
“A battle with the aim of annihilating Golden Sword Sect!”
“This indeed seems like fate playing tricks, I never thought it would come this quickly!”
Regaining his composure, Lin Tianming looked forward, waiting for Zhou Yunxiao’s arrangements.
And just as they appeared, they spotted several figures of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the distance.
Clearly, these people were Golden Sword Sect Disciples responsible for patrolling the mountain gate.
Zhou Yunxiao didn’t bother with these individuals, knowing in his heart that after Han Hu had fled from Yuxu Mountain Range, he would certainly return to the interior of Golden Sword Sect.
Given Han Hu’s ways of handling things over hundreds of years and considering the current situation, he would definitely have his disciples closely monitor every movement around the mountain gate.
The reason for doing so was obvious; Han Hu knew Zhou Yunxiao and the others would not relent.
After all, with Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect currently holding the initiative and possessing an absolute advantage in overall strength.
With such conditions, coupled with the grudges over the years, they naturally wouldn’t easily let go of a weakened Golden Sword Sect.
Furthermore, even if it weren’t a period of grand battles, the persons in charge of daily patrols at Golden Sword Sect would not relax their vigilance.
Once any disturbance was noticed, they would report it to Han Hu immediately.
At this moment, in a cave at the highest point of the main peak of Golden Sword Sect, news of Zhou Yunxiao and the eight arriving quickly reached them.
Faced with the formidable approach of Zhou Yunxiao and the others, Han Hu also was in a state of panic.
In fact, it was only yesterday that he and Zhao Hongsheng had escaped back to the Golden Sword Sect, arriving merely a day earlier than Zhou Yunxiao.
Before this, Han Hu had already been seriously injured in the massive battle attacking the Myriad Medicine Valley Sect Gate and hadn’t had time to recover.
He had only briefly cultivated for about half a month after fleeing back to the sect.
However, such a short duration allowed for an extremely limited recovery, his strength difficult to reach even forty percent of its peak.
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Apart from him, Zhao Hongsheng had not suffered severe injuries, but the exhaustion from the previous major battle was significant, and his current abilities were similarly limited.
At this moment, faced with Zhou Yunxiao’s overwhelming forces, Han Hu was both shocked and enraged, hurriedly summoning Zhao Hongsheng and Song Hanchun to discuss countermeasures.
Soon, Zhao Hongsheng and Song Hanchun received the message and immediately arrived at Han Hu’s cave dwelling.
As the three met, each of their faces wore a grim expression, clearly intimidated by Zhou Yunxiao’s resolve.
Even Zhao Hongsheng, who typically held himself in high regard, had a particularly gloomy expression, with rage burning in his heart.
However, the current situation was such that Zhou Yunxiao and his men were relentlessly aggressive, giving them no time to react.
Knowing this, Han Hu’s face was pale as he sighed helplessly.
“Daoist Zhao, what should we do next?”
Hearing the question, Zhao Hongsheng forced himself to calm down and then asked in return,
“Daoist Han, how powerful is your sect’s defensive great formation?”
“How long can it hold under continuous attacks from Zhou Yunxiao and his men?”
As soon as Zhao Hongsheng finished speaking, Han Hu also fell into deep thought.
After a long while, he helplessly said, “Our sect’s defensive great formation is average at best, certainly not as powerful as the one at Myriad Medicine Valley.”
“Given the current situation where Zhou Yunxiao has brought eight people here, I assume you’ve also seen their strength,”
“Based on my estimation, if they continuously attack the defensive great formation, it could hold at most for a month.”
“But their condition is also not good; at best, they can exert about fifty percent of their power. By this estimate, holding for two months shouldn’t be a problem.”
Hearing this, Zhao Hongsheng nodded reluctantly, even though they knew they had about two months to recover from their injuries and replenish their mana.
But he still felt very pessimistic about the forthcoming situation.
Despite this, Zhao Hongsheng suppressed the unease in his heart and continued to ask, “Besides us three, does your sect have any other Golden Core Stage Cultivators, or Third Order Spirit Beasts to assist?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Hongsheng looked at Han Hu with anticipation, pinning the hope of repelling the enemy on the inherent strength of the Golden Sword Sect.
He was aware that his own condition was not good, and several Golden Core Cultivators from the Golden Sword Sect had already perished consecutively, significantly weakening the overall strength of the sect.
Now facing a group led by Zhou Yunxiao, although their cultivation was not weaker than the opponents, they were indeed no match for so many.
In this situation, their only hope rested on the inherent resources of the Golden Sword Sect.
After all, the Golden Sword Sect had a legacy that lasted a few thousand years, though not as long as the ten-thousand-year heritage of Myriad Medicine Valley, it was still longer than the history of Zhenyang Sect.
As it had flourished for thousands of years, the Golden Sword Sect should have some deep resources, or some trump cards left behind.
If the Golden Sword Sect still had other hidden Golden Core Stage Cultivators, or several more Third Order Spirit Beasts, their chances of getting through this crisis would greatly increase.
As long as Zhou Yunxiao could not conquer Myriad Medicine Valley after a prolonged attack, despite his reluctance, he would eventually retreat if he lacked the strength.
And once he had recovered to his peak condition, he could seek help from other strongholds of the Blood Red Alliance and plan another attack on Myriad Medicine Valley.
If he could muster sufficient support by offering a considerable price, he might even fulfill the mission assigned by the alliance.
In that case, as long as he completed the mission within the specified time, no matter how great the losses or how many Golden Core Cultivators perished, he would still be credited with an accomplishment.
Considering the effort and frequent dangers he faced, the higher-ups were likely not to blame him for the weak results this time.
And this thought was his last hope for a turnaround.
However, reaching that stage meant the current crisis was the first major challenge.
Realizing this, Zhao Hongsheng looked at Han Hu tentatively, no longer maintaining his initial composure, nor his previous arrogance.
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