Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate-Chapter 1271 - 660: Opponent_2

Even Overlord Tiger falling at the hands of Yang Yinghai is not an impossible scenario.

From this perspective, Overlord Tiger is absolutely no match for Yang Yinghai, and might even be killed within a very short time.

Under such circumstances, rather than letting Overlord Tiger sacrifice himself in vain, it would be better to have Lin Tianming deal with the formidable Yang Yinghai.

Only in this way can the cultivators in the Liang Family camp avoid feeling pressure too early, and prevent fatalities from Yang Yinghai being freed up too soon.

Fully understanding this, Liang Shaorong had already made up his mind—no matter what, Lin Tianming must stall Yang Yinghai.

Although Lin Tianming might not be willing, the current situation leaves the Liang Family with no other choice.

If all else fails, they would have to promise significant benefits to appease Lin Tianming.

Having thought all this through, Liang Shaorong had resolved himself.

Thus, the opponent for Yang Yinghai was essentially decided—it could only be Lin Tianming, whose strength was similarly potent and whose combat record was truly fearsome.

As for the other bald monk, Liang Shaorong did not recognize him and was unaware of his actual strength.

However, if Hua Zhenxing had gone to lengths to invite him as reinforcement, his capability must not be underestimated.

Even so, compared to the well-known Yang Yinghai, Liang Shaorong perceived the greater threat to be Yang Yinghai.

Thus, the bald monk in the golden robe posed a comparatively lesser threat than Yang Yinghai.

Considering this, regardless of the bald monk’s strength, Overlord Tiger could only take him on as his opponent.

Even if he were outmatched, even if he were to fall under the golden-robed monk’s hand, Overlord Tiger had no alternative.

Therefore, the bald monk in the golden robe would be left to Overlord Tiger.

With these four strongest individuals having their respective opponents assigned, it became much easier to assign the matches for the remaining cultivators.

Although Yuanchen Sect dispatched a proportionately greater number of Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators compared to the last battle and had an overall stronger showing,

the Liang Family was not entirely without recourse.

After all, the Liang Family previously had several Golden Core Stage clansmen stationed outside the ancestral estate to oversee the family’s various Spirit Lands and external affairs.

Now that the Golden Core cultivators from the four major factions were mobilizing against the Liang Family territory, the Liang Family could recall some of their forces to resist this wave of assault.

Under such circumstances, even with Yuanchen Sect fielding thirty-eight Golden Core combatants,

the Liang Family could still muster thirty-one Golden Core Stage cultivators and six Third Order Spirit Beasts.

By comparison, the Liang Family’s forces were just one short of the four factions’ Golden Core combat strength, a slight disadvantage.

However, the Liang Family held the home-field advantage. In the early to middle stages of the battle, it was unlikely they would face outright defeat.

Only if the conflict dragged into the later stages, allowing the golden-robed monk and Yang Yinghai to free their hands, would a crisis potentially emerge.

Otherwise, no immediate danger was expected.

With this understanding, Liang Shaorong deliberated for a moment before formulating some initial battle strategies.

According to his plan, the more powerful cultivators, such as Lin Tianhu and the Yang Clan’s leader at the scene, would each face two opponents of their same cultivation stage.

Their goal was not necessarily to attain victory in magical duels but to find ways to delay the opponents for as long as possible.

With this objective, although they would be under considerable attack pressure, they would not collapse too quickly, nor would they be easily slain on the battlefield.

Grasping this, Liang Shaorong set a series of plans in motion.

With these plans finalized, Liang Shaorong glanced at the crowd present.

When his gaze landed on Lin Tianming, Liang Shaorong cupped his hands in salute and slowly said, "Tianming Daoist, when the time comes to engage, would you take on the task of stalling Yang Yinghai?"

After saying this, Liang Shaorong looked at Lin Tianming with a complex expression, his mood nervous, fearing Lin Tianming would outright refuse.

Fortunately, his concern was unwarranted.

Lin Tianming paused for only a brief moment after hearing Liang Shaorong’s request and then nodded directly.

"Liang Daoist, as you request, I will give my all!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Shaorong’s tense expression visibly eased, and he sighed with immense relief inwardly.

He had not expected Lin Tianming to agree so decisively, without even the slightest hesitation.

It was widely known in the Jinfeng Nation’s Golden Core cultivator circle how cunning and terrifyingly dangerous Yang Yinghai was.

Anyone tasked with confronting such an adversary would proceed with the utmost caution.

Yet, Lin Tianming displayed such resoluteness, as if he had little apprehension about Yang Yinghai.

This was, admittedly, advantageous, as it dispelled Liang Shaorong’s misgivings.

With Lin Tianming’s opponent confirmed, there would be no further issues on Overlord Tiger’s side.

Thus, Hua Zhenxing and the other three top cultivators each had their opponents allocated.

Next, Liang Shaorong spoke again, assigning opponents for the Liang Family’s clansmen and the scattered cultivators who had come to their aid.

The opponents for Lin Tianhu were two Golden Core cultivators from Yuanchen Sect, both at the Early Stage.

As for Qin Xi, she was to face two Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators at the same time.

Among her opponents, one was from the Tianqing Sect, while the other was an independent cultivator.

Lin Tianming had some insight into the capabilities of these opponents based on Liang Shaorong’s arrangements.

In his view, the situations of Lin Tianhu and Qin Xi were not particularly worrisome.

Especially Qin Xi—Lin Tianming was highly confident in her abilities.

In his eyes, Qin Xi possessed exceptional talent and strength, with extraordinary combat experience.

Moreover, he had already entrusted her with a Fourth Order Defense Talisman that still retained a fraction of its energy.

Leaning on this defensive treasure, not only would she be impervious to Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators, but even Late Stage Golden Core experts would struggle to pose a fatal threat to her.

Given her current cultivation level, facing two Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators simultaneously should allow her to secure a dominant position.

In fact, even against a Late Stage Golden Core cultivator, like Xie Changyang who perished at his hands, it was unlikely her opponent could gain any advantage over her.

If Xie Changyang were to underestimate her, it would not have been surprising if he had died at her hands.

Thus, Liang Shaorong’s arrangement for Qin Xi’s opponents did not cause Lin Tianming any concern for her safety.

Aside from them, the situations of Sun Ling’er and Lin Tianfeng were relatively unremarkable.

Particularly Lin Tianfeng, who, after receiving Xie Changyang’s offensive and defensive magical treasures from Lin Tianming, had undergone over two months of sacrificial refining and had now fully mastered these treasures.

Evidently, Lin Tianfeng’s strength had grown significantly compared to before.

Under such conditions, Lin Tianfeng should not find himself at a disadvantage when contending with a cultivator of the same stage.

Indeed, there was even a high likelihood that Lin Tianfeng could independently eliminate an opponent of the same stage.

The only cause for concern was Sun Ling’er, whose breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage had occurred recently, and whose magical treasure quality and spirituality were fairly average.

As a result, Sun Ling’er’s combat prowess was relatively modest compared to her fellow Lin Family members.

However, in the broader context, Sun Ling’er’s strength remained average to respectable.

In Lin Tianming’s view, as long as Sun Ling’er maintained a steady approach, avoiding reckless aggression or exposing vulnerabilities, she should not find herself significantly disadvantaged.

With Lin Tianfeng stepping in to assist her if necessary, there would be minimal danger.

Recognizing this, Lin Tianming was fully confident in the safety of his family members.

What remained now was waiting for the appropriate moment.

Then, as per Liang Shaorong’s instructions, they would step out of the Liang Family’s defensive great formation and engage the four major factions in a critical battle that would determine victory or defeat.

Considering these factors, after Liang Shaorong finished assigning opponents, Lin Tianming voluntarily spoke up.

"Liang Daoist, rest assured, this battle concerns not just the fate of the Liang Family, but also is closely tied to everyone present here."

"Having received the Liang Family’s generosity and with prior agreements in place, we will give our utmost no matter the circumstances."

After Lin Tianming finished his remarks, a Yang Family cultivator on the other side also voiced his agreement.

"What Lin Daoist says is correct!"

"At this moment, we are all in the same boat. Regardless of how fiercely Old Ghost Hua and his forces arrive, and no matter how formidable they might be,

"we have no retreat. We must give our all in this battle."

"Only by seeing the Liang Family through this crisis can we avoid the threat of the four major factions."

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