Taixuan Sect!
This heavy name of the sect was like a huge rock pressing down on the hearts of many Zhenling cultivators, making it difficult for them to breathe for a while.
This was a large, established sect that had been fighting with Tianxuan Sect for many years. Its strength was naturally not something that a large sect like Houtu Sect could compare with. After all, they could force Tianxuan Sect to retreat all the way. Even if they had the support of a holy land, they would not have been used as a tool by a holy land if they were not strong enough.
Lu Ping did not care too much about this. Taixuan Sect had tried to collude with Canghai Sect a long time ago and expressed hostility towards Lu Ping. In Lu Ping's opinion, this hostility was most likely because of the contact between Zhenling and Tianxuan Sect.
Zhenling wanted to become a large sect, so it had to choose a large sect in Central Plains to build an ultra-long distance transmission array. Whether it was Tianxuan Sect or Tianyue Sect, it was a test for Zhenling. Whether it was Tianxuan Sect's old rival, Taixuan Sect, or Crystal Palace, which had been blocked by Tianyue Sect from expanding its strength into Central Plains, they would not be indifferent to the possibility of these two sects receiving strong support from a large sect. These were serious tests that Zhenling had to face in order to rise. Even if Lu Ping had been in another large sect, he would have encountered similar situations.
What he was more concerned about was Wang Xiqing, who was previously covered by the black fog. This person's original foundation had been destroyed by Lu Ping using a secret technique, but now he had a solid late Dharma cultivation. In just a short period of nearly a hundred years, how Wang Xiqing had recovered his original foundation, but he had pushed his cultivation from the early Dharma stage all the way to the late Dharma stage. This was really incredible. After all, going through two consecutive Thunder Tribulations was no joke.
Tian Fan and Tian Xue, the two Laozu, had clearly maintained sufficient vigilance towards Wang Xiqing's appearance. After all, the appearance of a single grand cultivator in the northern sea could be said to be a world-shaking event. However, before they came to the northern sea, the Azure Sea Sect did not have any news regarding the appearance of a third grand cultivator. However, Wang Xiqing had suddenly appeared in the Middle Earth with the cultivation of a grand cultivator. If he were to return to the northern sea's cultivation world, it would definitely cause an uproar in the entire northern sea.
When Lu Ping saw the strange expressions on the two Laozu's faces, he asked, "Martial Granduncles, did you discover anything unexpected in your fight with Wang Xiqing?"
After some thought, Ancestor Tian Fan said, "That's far too unbelievable, but now that I think about it, that Wang Xiqing did indeed give the two of us a feeling of deja vu when we clashed earlier. I never thought he'd be a member of the Neptunean sect.
Tian Fan and Tian Xue Laozu's suspicions had obviously disappeared after the other party revealed his identity as a Azure Sea Sect cultivator. The two Laozu had been in the northern sea's cultivation world for close to a thousand years. Naturally, they were very familiar with the Azure Sea Sect's heritage.
However, Lu Ping still had some doubts. He could not help but ask, "Martial Granduncles, don't you feel that this Wang Xiqing's appearance is too strange? The growth of his cultivation is really too unbelievable. In just a hundred years, he went from the early Dharma stage to the late Dharma stage!"
Tian Xue Laozu's expression was filled with hatred. She said unhappily, "It must be the Taixuan Sect playing tricks behind the scenes. They must have used some secret technique or shortcut. I wonder what kind of price Wang Xiqing will have to pay."
Lu Ping still had some doubts. He said, "How could the Taixuan Sect have such a miraculous secret technique?"
Tian Xue Laozu paused for a moment before saying, "Even if the Taixuan Sect doesn't have it, the Wuxing School behind them might not have it. These holy lands have a long history and deep heritage. Who knows what kind of secret technique they have in their hands? This time, you consecutively killed the Wuxing School's two great disciples. You have offended them greatly. Who knows, it might be the Wuxing School who is behind this."
Although Lu Ping still had some doubts in his heart, what Tian Xue Laozu said was not without reason. Lu Ping could only suppress the doubts in his heart. At this time, Mara's army in the Qing Ming River had regrouped and attacked again. This was not the time for Lu Ping to worry about other things.
The Three Talents and Five Elements Great Formation had already been formed, and the garrison's Defense Array had also been successfully built. This Five Elements Great Formation looked similar on the outside, but on the inside, it was different. Lu Ping was not afraid that the Wuxing School would be able to see through it. As long as he did not reveal the Five Elements Ring, even Jin Chan Laozu himself would not know that the Five Elements Great Formation that Zhenling had set up was the Wuxing School's formation technique.
Tianshan Laozu asked again, "Then how should we deal with this Huo Wuyin? No matter what, he is still a hot potato, right?"
Tianfan and Tian Xue Laozu also did not know what to do. Lu Ping said straightforwardly, "Take away his storage artifact and his whip. Even if he wakes up, he will not be able to break free from the restriction disciple placed on him. Let's not bother with him for now. Let's talk about it after we get through Mara's attack."
Just as Lu Ping and the others were preparing for the upcoming battle, the void outside the encampment trembled. The great cultivator from the Tai Xuan Sect who had escaped earlier suddenly appeared, causing a wave of nervousness in Zhen Ling Sect. However, after the great cultivator appeared, he hovered in mid-air and didn't make a move.
Upon seeing this, Tianshan Laozu and Lu Ping rose into the air and arrived in front of the person. Lu Ping stared at the person with an unfriendly expression, sizing him up. This caused Han Wuya to feel rather uncomfortable. He knew how powerful this third generation great cultivator was. How many famous great cultivators in the Central Plains had already fallen at his hands?
However, when he thought of the fact that the great cultivator from his own sect had become the other party's prisoner, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and come forward to negotiate with Zhenling. The great cultivators of the late Dharma Plane, the famous Wind and Rain Dual Whips, had fallen at the hands of a medium-sized sect, and one of them had even been captured. If news of this were to spread, wouldn't the Supreme Profound Sect become the laughing stock of the Central Plains' cultivation world?
Moreover, the actions of the Supreme Profound Sect this time were indeed a bit despicable. The reputation of looting a burning house was set in stone. Moreover, they were targeting a medium-sized sect, and if things went wrong, they would be suspected of colluding with Mara's army. This was really unreasonable.
However, in his view, at this time, Zhenling was facing a great dilemma, and there was no reason for him to make another strong enemy. If he could pay a price to rescue his partner who had fallen into the other party's hands, it was not impossible. At least, it could save a little face for the Supreme Profound Sect in the Central Plains.
Thinking of this, Han Wuya Laozu smiled and went straight to the point. "What will it take for you to release my brother Huo?"
"Huh?"
Lu Ping did not wait for Laozu of Tianshan to speak. He looked up to the sky and laughed, as if he had heard a joke, and said, "The Supreme Profound Sect secretly lured Mara to attack our sect's encampment, and then ganged up to attack our sect. Now you want us to release him? What kind of logic is this? Since when has the Supreme Profound Sect become so domineering in the Central Plains?"
Han Wuya's expression changed, and he said, "Don't slander us, sir. When we attacked, we did not know that Mara's army had arrived."
Lu Ping said mockingly, "Do you think anyone will believe you? Why don't you go and explain to the various sects of the Central Plains? "
Han Wuya laughed coldly, and said, "I'm afraid there is no need for me to explain. I'm afraid that your sect's midway trip this time will vanish like smoke in thin air."
Han Wuya paused, and then said, "I'm afraid you still don't know, but Mara's army has increased again. An Asura has already brought six jade Mara, ten blood Mara, and nearly a thousand small and large Mara to meet up with the previous Mara team. At this time, they are not far from the encampment of your sect."
Laozu of Tianshan's expression changed slightly, but he heard Lu Ping next to him say indifferently, "Sir, you also said that you have not colluded with Mara. Otherwise, how could you have investigated Mara's forces so carefully?"
Han Wuya snorted coldly, and said, "The Old Man is not willing to talk to you. In short, as long as you can release my Junior Martial Brother Huo, you can state whatever conditions you have."
Lu Ping chuckled, but did not say anything else. Laozu of Tianshan, who was at the side, said, "That's fine. As long as you bring me that Wang Xiqing's head, we will release Fellow Daoist Huo Wuyin. What do you think?"
Han Wuya's expression changed, and he said, "Fellow Daoist Wang is not a cultivator of our sect, so forgive me for not being able to do this."
Laozu of Tianshan also seemed to know that this matter could not be used as a bargaining chip, and so he said, "Since you have appeared now, I presume that you have some understanding of the predicament that our sect is currently facing, and you have made preparations. This is fine as well. Then, please lead the Asura in Mara's army away. What does Fellow Daoist Han think?"
Han Wuya's expression changed, and he could not make up his mind for a moment. If there was only one Asura, and Han Wuya joined forces, then Wang Xiqing might be able to temporarily hold it back. But at this moment, two Asuras were leading an army of nearly three thousand Mara. If they attacked together, not to mention two great cultivators joining forces, even four great cultivators joining forces would not dare to say that they would be able to draw out one Asura from Mara's army. If they were not careful, then the entire army might be wiped out.
Han Wuya's expression darkened, and he simply revealed his true intentions. He said, "Your sect should think about the consequences of offending my Supreme Mystery Sect!"
Lu Ping, who was at the side, sneered, "It seems that your sincerity is limited!"
"You can't say that!"
An unfamiliar voice came from the void not far from Han Wuya, and a cultivator in his forties wearing a tall hat flashed out of the void. He said, "Brother Han naturally has sincerity, but your sect is too insatiable. After all, the Supreme Mystery Sect is a well-known large sect in the Central Plains, and is the backbone of the resistance against Mara's army. Your sect is only a poor, middle-sized sect. Relying on tricks to capture Brother Huo, you demand an exorbitant price, and this weakens the power of the cultivation world to resist Mara's army. Everyone, from the perspective of fighting against Mara, do you think that the cultivation world should support a so-called North Sea sect, or a large sect of the Central Plains?"
Laozu of Tianshan said angrily, "I didn't think that there would be such a sophistry like you in the Central Plains!"
"Sophistry?"
The cultivator with the tall hat swept a disdainful glance at Laozu of Tianshan, and said, "What I said is correct. The Central Plains is not a place where your North Sea sect can behave atrociously. In my opinion, this time, with Mara's counterattack, you, Zhenling, will not be able to resist it. Why don't you release Brother Huo, and then give this station to my sect? Then, Mara's army will be resisted by my sect, and you, Zhenling, will at least be able to retreat unscathed. What do you think?"
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