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Fortunately, Gu An and the others weren't fools and knew the advantages of a surprise attack. They said, "We will now gather the disciples, and within half an hour, we will attack Yuluo Mountain."
"Good, I shall wait for you outside the mountain," Li Zhirui didn't want to get too involved with the Beast Taming Sect and chose to actively avoid further contact.
They didn't ask him to stay, only sending the Sect Leader to see Li Zhirui off.
To depart as quickly as possible without alerting the Featherfall Sect, Gu An and a few others took out the sect roster and selected a large number of disciples from among those at the Foundation Establishnt stage—over a hundred in total. They didn't disclose the nature of the matter, simply ordering them to gather at the main gate in a quarter of an hour.
Any disciple who received the order could not defy it, or they would be punished for the grave cri of betraying the sect!
The notified disciples were full of doubts, but with ti pressing, they had no opportunity to think it over, nor to contact and discuss with others. Having quickly packed their spiritual objects, they hurried to the gate.
"Has sothing big happened to the sect? Why are so many Foundation Establishnt uncles flying out?"
Streams of Spirit Light from the flying Foundation Establishnt cultivators cut continuously across the sky above the Beast Taming Sect, arousing the curiosity and speculation of many disciples.
"Could it be that we're going to war with the Featherfall Sect?" A trace of fear crossed the disciple's face. Though he had never experienced a great battle, he was aware of the cruelty of war.
"How could that be? Our two sects are almost equal in strength; why would we start a war out of the blue? Even if we really were to fight, we would have received a notification," his fellow sect mber shook his head and confidently denied the possibility.
But what they didn't know was that this ti, they really were going to war with the Featherfall Sect!
The reason they weren't inford was that their abilities were too weak; there was no need for it, and they might even leak the news.
And with Li Zhirui present, even he alone, with his presence on the battlefield, would have more impact than these Qi Cultivation cultivators!
Many disciples were abuzz with discussion, while so with ulterior motives began to act cautiously, sensing that sothing was amiss.
Unfortunately, to ensure confidentiality and prevent the Featherfall Sect from learning of this, the Beast Taming Sect had already activated the Mountain Protection Array, not only blocking Communication Talismans but also forbidding the disciples from leaving.
"You've waited a long ti, fellow Taoist!" In less than half an hour, Gu An and Huang Xiao arrived before Li Zhirui with nearly a hundred Foundation Establishnt disciples.
They were curious about Li Zhirui, but due to the difference in their cultivation levels and status, they dared not ask, and Gu An and Huang Xiao, for the sake of secrecy, had no intention of introducing him.
Seeing this lineup, Li Zhirui knew that the Beast Taming Sect was indeed resolved to annihilate the Featherfall Sect this ti.
If he wasn't mistaken, the Beast Taming Sect had less than two hundred Foundation Establishnt disciples, and more than a hundred were present!
If they managed to wipe out the Featherfall Sect, even if there were casualties, they could quickly recover after taking over Ancient Forest State. But if they failed, the days ahead for the Beast Taming Sect would be difficult, and they might even be wiped out by their foes.
"Not much ti has passed," Li Zhirui's mind was filled with many thoughts, and he smiled, "Since fellow Taoists are ready, let's set off imdiately."
The Spirit Boat started, its speed like an arrow soaring into the sky, as swift as lightning. In just a short while, they could see Yuluo Mountain in the distance.
Aboard the boat, Gu An and Huang Xiao explained the purpose of the trip to the disciples.
The disciples were shocked; they never expected that they would actually take action against the Featherfall Sect!
But what followed was fear and apprehension.
Although they were all Foundation Establishnt cultivators, in the chaos and brutality of a great war, they still lacked the confidence that they could survive.
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Huang Xiao was also aware of their concerns and imdiately said, "In this battle, you only need to block at the foot of Yuluo Mountain to prevent the Featherfall disciples from escaping. Leave the rest to us."
So of the disciples, who had cald down, looked up at Li Zhirui in unison. This Golden Core real person who had suddenly appeared had actually given so much courage to the two elders?
The Spirit Boat approached near Yuluo Mountain, where Gu An and Huang Xiao, already poised and ready, ferociously launched their attack on the Mountain Protection Array.
A yellowish-brown great hamr and a Treasure Bead wrapped in flas, carrying the force of thousands of pounds, smashed into the Formation.
"Boom——"
A thunderous explosion, like an earthquake shattering mountains, sounded. The Mountain Protection Array, not yet fully activated, flickered violently with Spirit Light, but fortunately, the cultivators within the mountain reacted promptly, hastily infusing it with vast amounts of Spiritual Energy, which stabilized the Formation and prevented it from being imdiately destroyed.
"Gu An, Huang Xiao!" Two streaks of Spirit Light flew out from the mountain, and with an angry roar, they said, "Are you intent on fighting to the death with our Featherfall Sect?"
However, when they saw on the Spirit Boat the hundred-plus Foundation Establishnt disciples, they felt extrely surprised, sensing sothing amiss, and beca much more cautious.
Given Gu An and Huang Xiao's recent attacks, it was clear they were serious and aid to annihilate the Featherfall Sect.
But bringing along just a little over a hundred Foundation Establishnt disciples, without even a single Qi Cultivation disciple, seed far too strange.
"Today, we shall surely eliminate all of you!" Gu An revealed a hint of a smile and said, "I kindly ask my fellow daoist to make a move!"
Li Zhirui, who had been concealing his face and aura, blending into the crowd, suddenly released two streaks of Spirit Light from his body. They were Da Qing and Xiaoqing, the two third-rank Spirit Beasts, who were charging directly at the two Golden Core cultivators.
Liu Changhe's face drastically changed. "Impossible, how could this be possible!"
They had been keeping watch over the Beast Taming Sect the entire ti. How could a mid Middle Golden Core Stage cultivator suddenly appear, and moreover, have with him two third-rank Spirit Beasts!
The other Golden Core cultivator reacted fast, grabbing Liu Changhe, ready to retreat back into the Formation.
Li Zhirui's hands flickered with Spirit Light as two Small Swimming Dragons sped forth, attempting to stop the two from getting back into the Formation.
Unfortunately, they were too fast, and the distance was already too short. In the blink of an eye, they had escaped into it.
"Please continue attacking the Formation. I will deal with the opponent's attacks," Li Zhirui said.
Originally, he had agreed to restrain these two Golden Core cultivators, and even if they did not engage in direct confrontation, this responsibility was still his.
Additionally, through combating, he could help Da Qing and Xiaoqing adjust to their own strength and refine their combat abilities.
Xiaoqing was alright, having just recently broken through and being naturally adept at fighting as a fierce bird, and its movents were agile, making it difficult for spells to hit it.
But Da Qing's problem was sowhat greater. For so reasons, his combat prowess was weak, although Da Qing was proficient in defensive spells and more familiar with spells for capturing and entangling.
However, the opposition was hiding in the Formation, leaving those spells without even a target. Was he expected to cast spells into the air?
Seeing that Li Zhirui and his group were handling things rather easily, Gu An and Huang Xiao finally put their minds at ease and continued their assault on the Mountain Protection Array.
Nevertheless, they still kept part of their attention spare, just in case Li Zhirui could not counter the attacks in ti and they were oblivious to it.
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