Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate-Chapter 1269 - 661 Gathering_2

Considering these circumstances, Lin Tianming quietly speculated in his heart that this Golden Robed Old Monk was likely a person who had come to Jinfeng Nation from a different region.

After all, Jinfeng Nation wasn’t far from Yuanzhen Kingdom, and it is also one of the countries located in the central area of Qingzhou.

Moreover, the three nations—Yuanzhen Kingdom, Yuxu Country, and Yulan Country—all have long-distance teleportation formations connecting to other regions.

Based on these conditions, it’s common for cultivators from other regions to visit the core midlands countries of Qingzhou for training.

Such visitors include disciples from sect families or powerful factions, as well as numerous loose cultivators drawn to the lands of Qingzhou.

As for Jinfeng Nation, its location is superb, with many treacherous areas within, making it an ideal place for trials and training—a favored destination in the minds of cultivators.

Thus, the Golden Robed Old Monk was most likely someone from another region who had come here to train.

However, one thing was clear—this Golden Robed Old Monk was not weak in cultivation nor in strength.

It was precisely such a powerful cultivator who appeared within the faction of Yuanchen Sect and its allies. Who knows what benefits Hua Zhenxing and the others had offered him.

Unfortunately, Lin Tianming had yet to uncover the details.

Nonetheless, Lin Tianming had already firmly memorized the basic information about Yang Yinghai and the Golden Robed Old Monk, preparing to maintain guarded vigilance against them.

For he knew that in the upcoming war, these individuals were likely among his opponents.

Since this was the case, he thought it prudent to gather as much intelligence as possible and prepare thoroughly to create greater results in battle.

Understanding this, Lin Tianming shifted his focus away from Hua Zhenxing and the others, turning his attention to the rest.

Upon his detailed observation, within Yuanchen Sect’s allied camp, aside from Hua Zhenxing and the four Late Stage Golden Core experts, there were thirty-four other Golden Core Stage cultivators present.

Among these, a large portion were familiar faces—all participants in the previous confrontation.

Beyond these known individuals, there were also several new faces; however, most of them hailed from the Four Major Factions.

Only three Golden Core Stage cultivators stood out as non-affiliated, originating from the Jinfeng Nation cultivation world. They had previously presented themselves as independent cultivators.

Their decision to join the Four Major Factions’ camp at this crucial juncture undoubtedly came from some agreement they reached with Hua Zhenxing and the others.

Additionally, the Four Major Factions must have paid a significant price.

Otherwise, given the current momentum of the Liang Family, which had repelled the Four Major Factions’ aggressive assault in the previous battle...

Alongside Lin Tianming’s outstanding achievements, whose reputation and methods had made many same-realm cultivators tremble...

Considering these facts, the cultivators who aligned with Hua Zhenxing’s camp must be desperate individuals, risking their all.

But the more this was true, the more Lin Tianming’s expression grew solemn.

Because this time, while the Four Major Factions’ deployment of Golden Core combat strength mirrored the previous engagement, the proportion of Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators had increased.

In some aspects, the lineup was no weaker than before—in fact, it might even be stronger.

Looking at the Liang Family’s side, nine Golden Core combatants were lost in the last battle.

Currently, the Four Major Factions showcased almost forty Golden Core experts in their camp.

While the Liang Family, even accounting for Golden Core cultivators not involved in the previous battle and external reinforcements, could summon barely less than thirty Golden Core combat strength in total.

Such numerical disparity in Golden Core combatants clearly favored the Four Major Factions.

Moreover, considering that the cultivation levels of the Four Major Factions’ cultivators were generally higher, their overall strength was certainly stronger this time than last.

It was evident that the Four Major Factions had poured nearly all their resources into this assault to severely cripple, if not completely annihilate, the Liang Family.

From this analysis, it was predictable that the plight facing the Liang Family this time would be even more dire than the previous encounter.

Realizing this, Lin Tianming’s expression remained somber, and he couldn’t help but inwardly lament:

"The Four Major Factions truly have deep reserves and are well-prepared. After only half a year of relative calm, they’ve surged back into action."

"This time, it will no doubt be another fierce battle!"

At this moment, not only Lin Tianming harbored such thoughts. The Liang Family members, Yang Clan cultivators, and independent cultivators alike were silently reflecting on the gravity of the situation.

Yet among the crowd, expressions differed, and the inner thoughts of each individual remained unknowable.

One truth was clear: everyone understood that this upcoming battle would be even more brutal and perilous than before.

Refocusing his mind, Lin Tianming redirected his gaze.

At this moment, Liang Shaorong arrived, flanked by several Golden Core cultivators from the Liang Family.

Counting these newcomers, along with those who had arrived earlier, the battlefield now boasted a total of twenty-three Golden Core cultivators from the Liang Family.

Adding on the surviving Third Order demonic beasts from the last confrontation, the Liang Family’s Golden Core combat strength totaled only twenty-nine.

With Liang Shaorong’s arrival, it was clear this was the full extent of Golden Core combat power the Liang Family could muster for this battle.

Liang Shaorong’s expression, however, remained calm, and upon his arrival, he cordially exchanged greetings with the cultivators present, seemingly devoid of pessimism.

Lin Tianming and the Lin Family members responded with polite smiles and returned the courtesy.

The others also nodded respectfully in acknowledgment.

Moments passed as mutual greetings were exchanged, with familiar individuals engaging briefly in light conversation.

Meanwhile, Hua Zhenxing, who had been observing outside the Liang Family’s territory, made his move.

In an instant, Hua Zhenxing and Yang Yinghai executed their law decrees and launched their attack first.

Behind them, Wu Chengfeng and the Golden Robed Old Monk swiftly followed suit.

The brilliance of their attacks shattered through the void with unparalleled intensity.

"Boom boom boom..."

Deafening sounds rang throughout the heavens, as the attacks of Hua Zhenxing and the four Late Stage Golden Core powerhouses violently struck the Liang Family’s defensive formation light shield.

Blinding flames soared into the sky, shaking the very ground of the Liang Family’s territory.

Before the commotion could settle, additional waves of attacks surged from Hua Zhenxing’s allies, relentlessly pounding the same location on the formation light shield.

The targeted spot was identical to the area assaulted by the four Late Stage Golden Core experts earlier.

Furthermore, the cultivators specializing in formation-breaking began their assault simultaneously.

Evidently, their strategy mirrored the one used in the previous confrontation—to exploit the weakening of the defensive array and force the Liang Family into a rushed defense.

Unfortunately, while the Liang Family repelled the Four Major Factions’ joint attack last time with a decisive victory...

This time, the Four Major Factions approached with resolute determination, more energized in their intent to obliterate the Liang family completely.

As the pause in attacks arrived, the light shield of the defensive formation temporarily returned to its initial form.

Inside the Liang Family’s grounds, especially near the Mountain Gate Plaza, Lin Tianming and others remained fixated on the enemy’s every move.

At the forefront, Liang Shaorong’s expression was grim, and the faces of the other cultivators were no less tense.

Breaking the tense silence, Liang Shaorong sighed lightly before speaking up.

"Fellow Daoists, the battle approaches once more!"

"Our Liang Family’s Mountain Protection Array has already been extensively studied by the opposition and has consumed an enormous amount of energy. After just half a year since the last battle, we haven’t been able to replenish it fully."

"Though we’ve made significant adjustments, I fear it can only hold out for a limited time."

"With the enemy already at our gates, peaceful resolution is no longer possible."

"However, before directly confronting them, we will exert every effort to stall for time, regardless of the cost."

"As for you fellow Daoists, together with me, let’s stand by and wait for the most opportune moment to strike."

With those words, Liang Shaorong looked solemnly at everyone present.

Lin Tianming nodded in agreement, followed by Lin Tianfeng and the others echoing his gesture.

Among the crowd, one independent cultivator took the initiative to speak: "The enemy is upon us, Liang Daoist. Feel free to command as you see fit."

"We will give it our utmost and ensure Old Ghost Hua and his cohorts will pay dearly for this!"

Hearing this, Liang Shaorong nodded in satisfaction.

He then quietly began deliberating specific opponent assignments, occasionally engaging in discreet voice transmissions with key members like Liang Shaoguang to arrange strategies.

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