Born with immortal seed

Chapter 195 Where to Break the Stalemate
'They still came...'

Upon hearing that the Nine-Child Yin Demon was a demonic cultivator who had joined the Blood God True Man's sect, Bai Zichen sighed inwardly, knowing that he still couldn't escape it.

On the day of the Soul Search, Mo Changzhi learned that the Ghost Spirit Sect had sided with the Blood God True Man. Such a powerful figure would certainly not set his sights on Black Mountain County, and he also had to guard against the Righteous Alliance and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

However, Zhong Ge, the eldest disciple of the Blood God True Man, intentionally brought several Core Formation guest elders to help the Ghost Spirit Sect sweep through the Green Maple Sect.

Bai Zichen had already reported this news.

However, to avoid causing unnecessary panic, the matter was only circulated among the sect's higher-ups, and ordinary elders were unaware of it.

"Although the Nine-Headed Yin Demon is only at the early stage of Core Formation, he is incredibly powerful. He fought a battle with a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator from the Righteous Qi Alliance and was only slightly at a disadvantage before managing to escape all the way to the Blood Demon Sect."

The head of the Liu family was in a gloomy mood. If the Blood Demon Sect was behind the Ghost Spirit Sect's invasion of Black Mountain County, then there would be no use in resisting.

In the Blood Demon Sect, apart from Blood God True Man, the number one cultivator of the demonic path, all of his disciples, except for those who died for various reasons, were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The chief disciple, Zhong Ge, is a Core Formation True Person, in charge of all affairs of the Blood Demon Sect.

Blood God True Man also has two Core Formation junior brothers, and there are four more Core Formation True Man masters who have come from various states and even from outside Liang Kingdom.

The Blood Demon Sect has a total of eight Core Formation cultivators and hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

It was precisely this strength that enabled the demonic sects to suppress the righteous sects, led by the Righteous Alliance.

"As for this Jiang Yuhe, he seems to be a demonic cultivator from Beiyuan... He rarely makes a move after joining the Blood Demon Sect, and his specific strength and preferred techniques are very mysterious."

The head of the Liu family recounted everything he knew in one breath, let out a long sigh, and lay back in his chair.

"What should I do?"

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator from the family looked flustered. These people were not particularly loyal to the Qingfeng Sect; what they cared about most was their own safety and the continuation of their family line.

If it weren't for the Ghost Spirit Sect's terrible reputation, they would have already found an excuse to surrender to another sect.

If the situation worsens and there is no hope in sight, even if they know that living under the rule of the Ghost Spirit Sect is precarious and they will be exploited to the extreme, these families may still choose to defect to the enemy in order to survive.

"Everyone, there's no need to panic. Senior Brother Dai Hui has emerged from seclusion and successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage... With Senior Brother Wei and Senior Brother Dai Hui, and several second-tier array masters assisting in the sect, the Yin-Yang Illusion Moon Array can unleash at least 70% of its power."

Zhou Suqing raised her voice to encourage everyone.

"The sect has decided to completely retreat to its defensive line and hold the mountain gate to the death... With the Two Elements Illusion Moon Formation, it shouldn't be a problem to hold out until Ancestor Ge Cang returns to the sect!"

Has Senior Brother Dai already completed the Foundation Establishment stage?
Bai Zichen recalled that when Dai Hui helped him refine the sword last time, he said that his accumulation was not enough. He had broken through to the third level of the weapon refiner realm, but his personal cultivation still needed to wait.

Judging from this time gap, it is highly likely that the alchemy theory was not developed, and the individual gave up on understanding their own path during the Foundation Establishment stage, choosing instead to take this step first.

"What about our side of Jade Moon Lake...?"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the family pressed for an answer, causing an uproar among the crowd.

Indeed, since the mountain was impregnable, Feiyue Lake became its only weakness.

As long as the Ghost Spirit Sect changes its main attack direction, how can Zhou Suqing, controlling the great formation alone, possibly stop three Core Formation cultivators?

"It's alright. The Five Elements Sect is closely connected with our sect. The peak masters of Green Wood and Black Water Peaks have come to our aid this time... Senior Brother Wei has already contacted the two seniors and is on his way to Jade Moon Lake."

At this point, Zhou Suqing was full of confidence, her usually kind but aged face now radiating authority.

"So during this period, you all need to be on your guard and welcome the arrival of the two seniors from the Five Elements Sect... Anyone who is caught neglecting their duties, no matter whose disciple or family they belong to, will be severely punished!"

"What Senior Sister Zhou said is also what I meant."

Bai Zichen's gaze was cold as he swept over all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the arena.

A glance from his sharp gaze snapped everyone out of their daze, and they hurriedly agreed.

"Alright, everyone disperse and return to your respective posts to make full preparations."

Zhou Suqing waved her hand and said, "Junior Brother Bai, please stay a moment. I have something to discuss with you."

After everyone left, she flicked her fingers, and a restriction was generated in the hall, its colors shifting.

"This is a third-tier restriction set up by Ancestor Yang. Cultivators below the Core Formation stage cannot hear our conversation, nor can their divine sense penetrate it..."

With only the two of them remaining, Zhou Suqing's face revealed an overwhelming weariness and despair.

"Junior Brother Bai, before the Core Formation cultivators of the Ghost Spirit Sect change direction and arrive at Jade Moon Lake, leave immediately! With me manipulating the grand formation to conceal your tracks, no one will be able to find your whereabouts. Go deep into Black Mountain, find a low-level demon beast's lair to hide in for a few years, and only come out after the Ghost Spirit Sect army has withdrawn!"

"Senior Sister Zhou, has the situation really come to this? What you just said was all false information, just to deceive them and stabilize the morale of Feiyue Lake?"

Bai Zichen's heart sank, a bad feeling creeping over him.

"It's half true and half false. Senior Brother Dai Hui has indeed reached the Foundation Establishment stage. With him and Senior Brother Wei, both Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, plus the various treasures and a large number of high-grade spirit stones brought out from the secret hall, let alone three Core Formation cultivators, even if three more Core Formation cultivators come, we can hold out for several years without any problem."

Zhou Suqing shook her head, her tone heavy.

"But the two seniors from the Five Elements Sect can't come. The White Bone True Man, together with Jiang Yuhe, severely injured the Black Water Peak Master, and the Green Wood Peak Master was also injured. The two peak masters couldn't break through the defenses to enter Black Mountain, so they have retreated a thousand miles to find a spiritual place to heal their wounds."

"This……"

Bai Zichen did not expect the unexpected turn of events to come from the reinforcements. He did not know whether it was because the two seniors of the Five Elements Sect were not strong enough, or because the newcomer Jiang Yuhe was incredibly powerful.

Otherwise, even if the two are no match for them, as long as they remain in good fighting condition on the outskirts of the battlefield, the Ghost Spirit Sect will have to devote at least some of its energy to guarding against them.

"So we're not just facing three Core Formation cultivators, but also the White Bone True Person who's free to fight..."

Zhou Suqing closed her eyes weakly and spoke softly.

“Junior Brother Bai, you have great potential for the Great Dao. You are the one among us with the greatest chance of forming your core. Moreover, you are a sword cultivator. Once you form your core, you will be just like Ancestor Ge Cang, able to sweep away several peers by yourself.”

"You can't die, you must remain useful... This is not only my opinion, but also the opinion of Senior Brother Wei and the others."

"Am I going alone?"

Bai Zichen gave a wry smile and looked at Zhou Suqing: "Senior Sister Zhou, you are already in the late Foundation Establishment stage and have a good chance of forming your Core. Why don't you leave?"

“I will stay and maintain the formation. With me here, the 3,600-ring Water Smoke Formation can be maintained for at least ten to fifteen days, which is enough for you to escape to a safe place... If both of us leave, it is possible that neither of us will escape.”

Zhou Suqing suddenly opened her eyes, her voice quick and loud.

"Moreover, even if someone like me successfully forms a core, I can only guard the sect. How can I compare to Junior Brother Bai?"

“Junior Brother Bai, don’t act like a child… You don’t understand formations. Whether Jade Moon Lake can be defended or not makes no difference whether you are here or not. If the formation is not broken, everyone will be safe and sound. If the formation is broken, you can at most kill a few Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Ghost Spirit Sect, but it will not help the situation.”

"If you feel guilty, then work hard to cultivate! Reach the Core Formation stage as soon as possible, destroy the Ghost Spirit Sect, avenge the fallen disciples, and seek justice for the countless lives lost at their hands!"

Bai Zichen remained silent, his mind in turmoil.

Leaving would be easy, of course; he'd had plenty of opportunities to leave Feiyue Lake before.

Even if Zhou Suqing didn't mention it, as long as he really had this idea, he could take another route through Black Mountain and bypass the Ghost Spirit Sect's territory in a day with the speed of his flying sword.

But if one goes against their true nature and their thoughts are not clear, how can they reach a higher level in the future?

The Nascent Soul stage is a test of one's inner demons.

"Another path, another path... Senior Sister Zhou, is there any information from the sect about the locations of two senior members of the Five Elements Sect, or a way to contact them?"

Bai Zichen suddenly stood up and asked excitedly.

"Yes, there is... Senior Brother Wei sent us the location, saying that if we are chased by the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators, we can escape there, and the two Core Formation seniors from the Five Elements Sect will definitely come to our aid. Even if we are injured, it shouldn't be a big problem for us to escape with them."

Zhou Suqing was startled by his overreaction and accidentally revealed the truth.

The message from Wei Dao was that the two Core Formation seeds should leave together.

As for the disciples of other sects, they can escape as many as they can. But as long as Bai Zichen and Zhou Suqing don't die, even if everyone else is wiped out, fresh blood will be added decades later.

As for the loss of Feiyue Lake, it doesn't matter. When Ancestor Ge Cang returns, he will naturally be able to recover everything that has been lost.

Zhou Suqing felt that her combat strength was too weak to contribute much in such a critical moment of sect war, so she simply did not want to leave. She thought it better to manipulate the formation to provide the best escape conditions for her junior brother Bai.

"When Elder Yang took me to the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, we took a path that leads to another route from the depths of Black Mountain to leave Black Mountain County... The Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators couldn't possibly know this. I'll find two seniors from the Five Elements Sect and bring them here. We'll then break into the formation and reunite. As long as there's a Core Formation cultivator in charge, Jade Moon Lake will be as impregnable as this mountain!"

"Is there anything else going on?"

Zhou Suqing's face lit up with joy. Even if she had already resolved to die, who would refuse if she could live?

"The two senior members of the Five Elements Sect are healing their wounds in a place called Little Jade Mountain, 1,500 miles east of Black Mountain County... This is a connection technique. Once you arrive at the location, you can use it once and the two senior members will immediately sense it."

Bai Zichen looked at the map in the void and the location pointed out by Zhou Suqing, and was overjoyed.

Not far from the exit of the Black Mountain Range, taking a secret route, the distance between the two is about 15,000 miles.

"My maximum speed on my sword can reach over 2,500 miles, but it can't be sustained... but at most half a day, I can find the two seniors."

Bai Zichen turned to Zhou Suqing and said solemnly.

"Senior Sister Zhou, guard the formation well and wait for my return. Don't let me regret it for the rest of my life. If my soul cannot be perfected and I fail to transform into a Nascent Soul, you will be a sinner of the Qingfeng Sect for all eternity..."

"Haha, just based on your boastful words, Junior Brother Bai, I'll definitely hold out until you come back!"

When Zhou Suqing heard Bai Zichen suddenly mention the unattainable Nascent Soul, she thought he was just trying to lighten the mood.

But sensing his genuine emotions, he spoke with equal seriousness.

(End of this chapter)