Chapter 2752: 2733 Plan (Gone Today)

From a well-connected valley in the northeastern corner of the Leijiu Mountain Range, loud explosions echoed, causing the ground to shake violently.

A heaven-shattering thunderclap sounded, and a massive blue lightning ball shot into the sky, its powerful air currents leveling over a dozen mountain peaks.

Two streaks of light flew out from the blue lightning. They were a pale-faced old woman in a blue robe and a tall young man in a golden shirt. Their eyes were filled with terror, their spiritual robes were tattered, and their auras were weak.

A golden-red, sky-piercing saber light swept out and headed straight for them.

The young man in the golden shirt reacted quickly. A blinding golden light shone from his chest, and a thick golden light barrier materialized, enveloping his entire body.

The old woman in the blue robe quickly conjured a dim blue shield. Upon closer inspection, the blue shield had over a dozen tiny cracks on its surface.

The sky-piercing saber light struck the blue shield. The shield shattered like tofu, completely destroyed by the saber light. The old woman in the blue robe screamed tragically, cut in half by the saber light; even her nascent soul could not escape.

The sky-piercing saber light then struck the golden light barrier with a muffled thud. The golden light barrier's spiritual light dimmed, and the young man in the golden shirt was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Before the young man in the golden shirt could regain his balance, countless crimson flames emerged. They quickly converged, forming a massive red hand several hundred feet long, which slapped onto the golden light barrier.

With a muffled thud, the golden light barrier shattered like paper. The red hand slammed into the young man in the golden shirt, sending him flying backward as he spat out a large mouthful of blood.

He crashed heavily onto the ground, his face utterly pale.

The sky suddenly darkened. A giant, red-glowing pagoda appeared directly above his head. The red pagoda emitted a reddish mist that enveloped him.

The young man in the golden shirt was covered by the reddish mist, pulled into the red pagoda, and vanished.

Two streaks of light flew out from the valley; they were Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi. Their faces were pale, and their auras were weak.

Five Nascent Soul cultivators from the Heavenly Mystery Sect had pursued them, and Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi teamed up to fight the enemies.

Wang Youxin was a descendant highly valued by Wang Mousen and a fifth-rank artifact refiner. He possessed three fifth-rank puppet beasts and many treasures, including a Heavy Water Thunder Pearl. He used the Heavy Water Thunder Pearl to severely injure the enemies, then eliminated four of them and captured one.

"I wonder how Elder Lihe and the others are doing; I hope they can retreat safely."

Wang Youxin's voice was somewhat weak. His current condition was very poor; he could no longer fight and had to leave.

He looted the enemies' belongings, then threw a few fireballs to burn the bodies. He conjured an armadillo puppet beast, and he and Chen Ruyi entered its body, then escaped by burrowing underground.

Over an endless plain, a yellow-glowing flying boat rapidly streaked across the sky at high speed. Wang Qingcheng and over a hundred cultivators stood on it.

Wang Qingcheng had already rushed to Jinjiao Ridge at his fastest speed. However, Jinjiao Ridge was over ten million li from the Leijiu Mountain Range, a considerable distance. The Wang family had conscripted three Integration stage cultivators from their affiliated forces, and they were currently en route.

"Increase speed! Get to the Leijiu Mountain Range as quickly as possible!" Wang Qingcheng urged, forming a hand seal. The yellow dragon boat's light significantly intensified, increasing its escape speed. A streak of light flew toward them; it was Wang Lihe, his aura weak and his face pale.

"Lihe, why are you alone? Where's Zonglang?!" Wang Qingcheng had a bad feeling and quickly asked.

"The Heavenly Mystery Sect's reinforcements arrived first. There were nine Integration stage cultivators in total. We were no match for them. Zonglang stayed behind to cover our retreat and has already perished. If he hadn't covered for us, I wouldn't have had a chance to escape." Wang Lihe's tone was weak, and his expression was grave.

"So, the Forbidden God Stone Vein has already been seized by the Heavenly Mystery Sect." Wang Qingcheng frowned deeply. With nine Integration stage cultivators guarding it, seizing the Forbidden God Stone Vein would not be easy. However, they had to take it as quickly as possible; the longer they delayed, the harder it would be to reclaim it.

With nine Integration stage cultivators guarding it, even a direct assault would make it difficult to capture the Forbidden God Stone Vein. Before this, Wang Qingcheng had intended to jointly mine the Forbidden God Stone Vein with the Heavenly Mystery Sect, fostering peaceful wealth. However, he didn't expect the front lines to have flared up, resulting in over a dozen clan members dead in battle. That Forbidden God Stone Vein had to be taken; otherwise, their clan members would have died in vain.

"What are the Heavenly Mystery Sect cultivators' divine abilities like? What treasures do they possess? Lihe, please tell us," Wang Qingcheng instructed.

Wang Lihe nodded and recounted everything he knew.

Over a dozen Wang clan members flew from a distance, including Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi. Upon learning that Wang Youxin had captured a Nascent Soul cultivator alive, Wang Qingcheng had an idea.

"Youxin, conjure your treasure. I need to interrogate him," Wang Qingcheng commanded.

Wang Youxin responded, raising his right hand. A red light shot out, revealing a small, red-glowing pagoda. He cast a hand seal into it, and the red pagoda emitted a blinding red light and rapidly expanded in size.

Wang Qingcheng strode into it. After about half a quarter of an hour, he emerged.

"Youxin, Qingxiao, Gonghu, and Jiye, come with me," Wang Qingcheng instructed, leading the four into the giant red pagoda.

Wang Lihe and the others acknowledged and waited quietly.

"Qingxiao, Gonghu, Jiye, I have already used a Seven-Star Spirit Control Talisman to control this person. You three will use Nine-Element Concealment Talismans to infiltrate the Heavenly Mystery Sect's stronghold with him. We will attack that stronghold, and at that time, you should act according to the situation, coordinating with us from within and outside to seize this stronghold." Wang Qingcheng said in a deep voice. Doing this had a high chance of capturing the stronghold, but it also carried significant risk. If Wang Qingxiao and Wang Jiye were discovered by Luo Xiangyun, it would be troublesome.

While risky, if successful, this approach could reduce casualties.

"No problem," Wang Qingxiao readily agreed. He was currently at the mid-Integration stage, capable of withstanding even profound spiritual treasures. Even if discovered, with Wang Gonghu and Wang Jiye assisting, Luo Xiangyun wouldn't be able to eliminate them quickly.

Wang Gonghu and Wang Jiye also had no objections and agreed.

Wang Qingcheng discussed the details with them. If the mission proved impossible, they were to immediately send an alert, and he would lead a direct assault to cooperate with Wang Jiye and the others.

He had Wang Youxin release the young man in the golden shirt, and then Wang Qingxiao and the other two took the young man and departed.

"Youxin, you've worked hard. You don't need to participate in the upcoming battles. Return to the family to recover from your injuries! I will commend your achievements, and today's events are not to be spread outside," Wang Qingcheng instructed. Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi had successively eliminated ten Nascent Soul cultivators, a significant contribution. Moreover, Wang Youxin had accidentally discovered the Forbidden God Stone Vein.

Wang Youxin had dual spiritual roots and had made great contributions, so he was excused from further battles.

Wang Youxin agreed and left with Chen Ruyi.

Wang Qingcheng gathered Wang Zongque and others, leading over fifty Nascent Soul cultivators toward the Leijiu Mountain Range.