Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 277: Thunderous Means (Combined Chapter)
To walk in this cruel cultivating immortality world, to endure storms and tribulations, and to cultivate to the mid foundation establishment stage, one must naturally possess a complete mind and spirit.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to reach this level.
Cang Lan's face, with its sharp features, had already turned cold. Her palm pressed against the spiritual beast pouch at her waist as she coldly gazed at Elder Qing Song, ready to strike at any moment.
At the same time, she quietly distanced herself from the old Taoist, moving a bit closer to Liu Yu, but without getting too close, maintaining her distance and vigilance.
Who knows whether these two are acting in concert or hiding ulterior motives?
Everyone had united due to mutual interests, and there was no trust among them, so they had to remain on guard.
"Cang Lan, from my perspective, that old thief Qing Song has been harboring bad intentions from the start, already planning to ambush you and me."
"Qing Song may just be his surface identity; his true identity is likely part of the demonic cultivator group active in the Jinxing Branch, unaware of how many fellow cultivators he has slaughtered."
"Such demonic cultivators should be exterminated!"
"Given we're deep in the mountains, for now, we must join hands to deal with this villain; it's the best course of action."
Liu Yu's expression was cold as he transmitted his voice, speaking sternly about their temporary strategy.
With the strength that Elder Qing Song was displaying, he was confident that using Shock Spirit Stab and summoning the Meltfire Blade would allow him to catch the old man off guard, but he needed someone to restrain the old man's followers.
Otherwise, if they surged forward, he would be at a disadvantage, and with his fists unable to fend off four hands, he could only flee.
Escaping quickly in this deep mountain was incredibly dangerous; entering a demonic beast's territory could lead to simultaneous attacks from both sides, resulting in immense peril.
Furthermore, the Core Formation Spirit Object was right with Elder Qing Song, and he certainly did not want to flee in embarrassment.
As long as Cang Lan could hold back his followers, he could swiftly kill Elder Qing Song, and then he could decide to advance or retreat with ease.
As if they sensed being discovered, a few ambushers no longer concealed themselves; three foundation establishment cultivators' spiritual pressure manifested from several miles away, quickly approaching.
"That's exactly what I intend to do."
Cang Lan's expression was grave as she looked at the rapidly approaching spiritual pressure directed towards Elder Qing Song, responding through voice transmission.
She understood that panicking and fleeing in the perilous depths of the mountains was absolutely not a good plan, and she had some confidence in her strength.
Fleeing without a fight was not her style.
"Please, friend, temporarily hold back his followers; I'll handle Elder Qing Song."
Liu Yu quickly transmitted his words.
The exchange between the two was extremely rapid; although it seemed lengthy, it was merely a short moment.
"One mid foundation establishment and two early foundation establishment."
At this moment, they finally sensed the specific cultivation level of Elder Qing Song's followers.
"What? He wants to deal with the late stage foundation establishment Elder Qing Song?"
"How does this Hong cultivator have such confidence? Does he really believe he can handle it?"
Cang Lan's heart surged with shock.
Initially, she thought she would be the one to deal with Elder Qing Song while the other restrained his followers, but she did not expect this Hong cultivator to be so bold. Could it be that his hidden strength surpasses her own?
She did not think he was seeking death; when faced with reality, one must believe what they see.
"Indeed, immortal cultivators are full of hidden talents; even if we successfully hatch the Golden Guard Insect this time, we cannot underestimate the geniuses of the cultivating immortality world."