Chapter 175: Qingxuan Sect is Attacking? Then Let's Capture Them All Here!
A large pile of spiritual artifacts landed on the table.
Swords, spears, halberds, axes, and hooks.
Crowns, armor, and boots.
Everything one could imagine!
"Spiritual artifacts? They're just Profound-grade artifacts. Without being Earth-grade, how can they possibly close the gap with Thunderfire Sect so quickly?"
Liu Yuanfeng sneered.
Elder Li, upon seeing the small mountain of Profound-grade artifacts, was stunned at first, then overjoyed.
"Refining crystal spiritual artifacts!"
"And many of them are refined with fourth-grade demon crystals!"
Liu Yuanfeng stood there, dumbfounded, his smile frozen on his face.
The other elders widened their eyes in astonishment as well.
Immediately, they rushed forward to examine the artifacts closely.
"Holy! They really are fourth-grade demon crystals!"
"Our Qingxuan Sect's refining techniques can only refine up to third-grade demon crystals. How did these come about?"
"Did the Young Sect Master rob Thunderfire Sect's treasure vault?"
"That's unlikely. I think the Young Sect Master probably spent a fortune buying them from the neighboring prefecture."
Shen Mo chuckled when he heard their speculations.
None of them had guessed correctly.
But he wasn't about to reveal the truth.
"Elder Li!" Shen Mo suddenly called out loudly.
"Present!"
"You are well aware of the contributions of the elders within the sect. I'll leave the distribution of these refining crystal spiritual artifacts to you," Shen Mo said with a smile.
Elder Li, visibly excited, responded, "Understood!"
Shen Mo addressed everyone in a clear voice, "Those elders who have shown unwavering loyalty and performed meritorious service should be prioritized. Qingxuan Sect will never neglect anyone who has contributed to our success!"
The elders, equally thrilled, replied, "Yes! Thank you, Young Sect Master!"
Liu Yuanfeng's expression, however, turned sour.
He had never expected Shen Mo to produce refining crystal spiritual artifacts imbued with fourth-grade demon crystals!
The power of such artifacts was indeed immense.
And they could indeed rapidly close the gap in strength between them and Thunderfire Sect.
"Vice Sect Master Liu, why the long face? Shouldn't you be pleased?" Shen Mo teased with a smile.
Liu Yuanfeng forced a smile. "Yes, yes, of course. I was just thinking about the upcoming battle with Thunderfire Sect. There may be casualties, and that's what weighed on my mind."
Shen Mo patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Vice Sect Master Liu. With your strength, you certainly won't die."
Liu Yuanfeng's smile grew even more awkward.
What kind of reassurance was that?
Soon, the refining crystal spiritual artifacts were distributed.
The elders who were loyal to Qingxuan Sect and had made significant contributions each received a set of refining crystal spiritual artifacts, all embedded with fourth-grade demon crystals.
With such powerful artifacts in their hands, every elder was overjoyed, beaming with excitement.
Shen Mo pointed to three elders. "You three will stay and guard the sect gates with the Sect Master. The rest of you will follow me immediately to Heavenly Water City!"
"Yes!"
"Master, I'm off," Shen Mo cupped his hands.
"Good! I await news of your victory, Shen'er!" Murong Yue nodded firmly.
...
Heavenly Water City, Qingfeng Pavilion.
Zhao Liepeng and his group of Core Formation stage cultivators had already surrounded the place tightly.
Thunderfire Sect disciples occupied the entirety of Heavenly Water City.
At this point, Qingfeng Pavilion was the only place in the vast city still outside Thunderfire Sect's control.
The rest of the city had fallen under Thunderfire Sect's dominion.
Divine Sword Sect, Shaoyang Sect, and Verdant Vine Sect were all caught up in their own battles and couldn't afford to fight on two fronts or involve themselves in other matters.
In fact, they had retreated without even clashing with Thunderfire Sect.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A series of attacks slammed into Qingfeng Pavilion.
A faint light shield appeared around the pavilion, fending off the attacks.
However, as time passed, the light from the shield gradually dimmed.
In no more than one hour, the formation would surely break.
The Qingxuan Sect cultivators holed up inside Qingfeng Pavilion, fighting desperately, wouldn't survive once the formation fell.
Wei Xiongtie frowned deeply, pacing back and forth.
Meanwhile, Xiao Fan's eyes shifted as he watched Wei Xiongtie's back.
"Elder Xiao, do you have any good strategies?" Wei Xiongtie suddenly turned around and asked.
Xiao Fan naturally averted his gaze and shook his head. "No, I don't."
Wei Xiongtie sighed heavily and continued pacing, his brows furrowed in thought.
In secret, Xiao Fan activated his Ziwei Futiangong technique, steadily increasing his strength.
He certainly had a way to escape.
However, this method required him to act decisively, capturing Wei Xiongtie on the spot and offering him to Zhao Liepeng.
Only then would he have a chance to survive.
But using this move would ruin his reputation.
Unless he left Xuanjiang Prefecture, he would be forever labeled a traitor who betrayed his sect and harmed his comrades.
Outside Qingfeng Pavilion.
Zhao Liepeng hovered in midair, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of confidence.
To him, the fall of Qingfeng Pavilion was inevitable, and the entire Heavenly Water City would soon be his.
His mind had already wandered to a more distant place.
He was thinking about the hidden third Earth Fire Furnace buried underground.
He was imagining the grand scene when Thunderfire Sect would dominate Xuanjiang Prefecture.
"Master, if we act like this, won't Qingxuan Sect retaliate?" Wan Renjie asked worriedly.
Zhao Liepeng waved dismissively. "Don't think that just because Qingxuan Sect defeated Heavenly Water Sect, they are a match for our Thunderfire Sect."
"Don't forget, Heavenly Water Sect only crumbled because two of its three elite sects were wiped out, and even their sect leader, Zhuang Mo, died in a life-or-death battle. That's why they were easy prey."
"But Thunderfire Sect is at the peak of its power!"
"We have three elite sects under us, led by Purple Star Sect, all ready for battle at any moment."
"Every elder in our sect is equipped with a complete set of refining crystal spiritual artifacts, each embedded with a third-grade demon crystal."
Zhao Liepeng smiled confidently. "So, tell me, what can Qingxuan Sect use to fight against us?"
"I'm certain Murong Yue will abandon Xiao Fan and Wei Xiongtie inside Qingfeng Pavilion and retreat to strengthen her forces in secret."
"But such a move will be useless."
"As long as we find the third Earth Fire Furnace and ramp up production of refining crystal spiritual artifacts, within a month, Thunderfire Sect's strength will grow exponentially!"
"At that time, even Divine Sword Sect won't be our match, let alone Qingxuan Sect, which isn't even one of the Five Great Sects of Xuanjiang Prefecture in name or in power."
Seeing his master's confidence, Wan Renjie calmed down.
Just then, there was a slight commotion outside.
Soon, a voice called out.
"Sect Master! Qingxuan Sect is attacking! A full twenty-three Core Formation stage cultivators!"
Zhao Liepeng was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.
"They're overestimating themselves."
"They don't have enough strength yet insist on attacking. The result will be nothing but their own destruction!"
"They've come at the right time. Since they're here, we'll wipe out Qingxuan Sect's high-level combat power here in Heavenly Water City!"
"Tomorrow, we can begin taking over Qingxuan Sect's territory!"
After Zhao Liepeng finished speaking, the elders of Thunderfire Sect cheered excitedly.
They couldn't wait to rush forward and slaughter Qingxuan Sect's elders as easily as cutting vegetables!
Soon, dozens of figures appeared at the edge of Heavenly Water City.
All were dressed in the dark green elder robes of Qingxuan Sect.
Wan Renjie immediately spotted the young man leading them.
Gritting his teeth, he said, "Master, it's Shen Mo! He's leading the team himself!"
Zhao Liepeng laughed even harder. "Good, good, good! He's come just in time. I was worried that Shen Mo was growing too quickly and wanted to kill him early."
"Now we'll capture them all right here!"
"Wan Renjie, didn't you always hold a grudge against Shen Mo for defeating both you and Yin Xuege?"
"Once I personally capture him and cripple his dantian, I'll hand him over to you!"
Wan Renjie's eyes lit up with excitement. "Thank you, Master!"
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