Published: March 2, 2025
CHAPTER 158: Then and Now
"Do not pursue the fleeing enemy! Who knows if the cultivators of the Heavenly Harmony Sect have any ambushes set up?"
"Perhaps if we chase after them, we might fall right into their trap."
"Our task is to defend the Bing Liu Herb Garden. That is what matters most."
Yan Hongyu's expression was serious and a bit gloomy. She glanced around at everyone, raised her arm, and slowly said, dispelling any thoughts of pursuit from the others.
During this critical period, the three major factions were attacking each other. As long as they could kill cultivators from the opposing faction, they would earn a considerable amount of merit points. Coupled with the wealth of the slain cultivators, this could make some cultivators instantly rich and save them years of hard work.
Merit points could be exchanged for many rare resources for cultivating immortality; even foundation establishment pills were available for exchange, along with a couple of treasures that could help with golden core cultivation. This completely met the needs of most foundation establishment and qi refinement cultivators, which significantly boosted their enthusiasm.
Some cultivators, confident in their strength, thought their opportunity had come and boldly joined in on this grand feast, only to accidentally lose their lives.
Others were filled with fear, unable to sleep or eat in peace, yet under the sect's regulations, they had to go to battle, ultimately losing their lives.
There were also cultivators who treaded carefully, bravely worked hard, and ended up laughing in the end, forging a broad path on their journey to immortality, their names spreading throughout the Chu State.
For example, qi refinement stage cultivators like the "Little Flame Demon" Zhou Yan and "Furious Wind Sword" Gu Jianyi returned to their sect after achieving success, preparing to establish their foundations.
Meanwhile, some foundation establishment cultivators were ambitious, foolishly dreaming of reaching the pinnacle of the Yuan Yang Sect's "Three Heroes and Four Prodigies," hoping to gain the sect's strong support and carve their path to the golden core with bloodshed!
A general's success often comes at the expense of countless lives; in the end, the true victors are always just a few. Most cultivators will become mere stepping stones, like the countless bones beneath the throne, drenched in blood, just as the ordinary leaves highlight the blooming flowers.
Yan Hongyu was in charge of the herb garden and was the highest-ranking cultivator present. She disagreed with pursuing the enemy, and although the others were reluctant, they could only give up their thoughts.
The seven of them then discussed the aftermath and the defense strategy for the herb garden, raising their vigilance once again.
The sound transmission talisman sent to Moonlit City should have arrived by now. Given the Yan Family's influence in Moonlit Destiny City, even if the situation was urgent, they would still send someone to provide support or check the situation.
In just a few hours, the group stood in place, waiting, engaging in casual conversation, though their spirits were not high.
Liu Yu remained relatively silent, his gaze returning to its usual indifferent state. Adhering to the principle of low-key behavior, he would only speak if someone mentioned him first.
However, even if he didn't speak, nobody would overlook him; after all, he was the only one present who had slain an enemy foundation establishment cultivator and claimed the spoils.
Although there were casualties among the enemy qi refinement stage cultivators, they were too far away to collect any loot.
"Junior Brother Liu, you truly are a hidden gem! Just now, you forcefully slayed the enemy cultivator with such grace, it left a deep impression on me!"
"There must be quite a harvest, right?"
Cao Mengyu spoke up, a teasing smile on her face.
Her lips were naturally red, her bright eyes and white teeth framed by casually flowing hair, exuding an unruly charm as she stared intently at Liu Yu.