32: The Li family attacks

During these days of waiting, Lin Feng was a bit flustered. The Sect’s people were late in coming, and Lin Feng had even considered giving up on the Zhao Family and fleeing. Fortunately, just as Lin Feng was about to persuade Zhao Minghui to abandon the Zhao Family, the Sect’s reinforcements finally arrived.

The person who came was Wang Mingtong, an Inner Sect Disciple of Cloud-Soaring Pavilion. He was a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, dressed in a blue robe, and rarely smiled. As soon as he arrived at the Zhao Family, he immediately asked Family Head Zhao about the events that transpired.

After understanding the situation, Wang Mingtong nodded with a solemn expression, clearly angered by the Li Family’s actions. The Li Family had dared to collude with Evil Path forces, and it was imperative to destroy the Li Family.

He looked at Lin Feng, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, clearly pleased that Lin Feng was able to report this news to the Sect in a timely manner. If this were allowed to develop, it would cause immeasurable losses to the Sect.

Wang Mingtong said in a deep voice, “Family Head Zhao, Nephew Lin, rest assured. Since the Sect is aware of this matter, it will never stand idly by. As a Righteous Path School, our Cloud-Soaring Pavilion will never tolerate Evil Path forces acting as they please in the Cultivation World.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Minghui’s face showed gratitude, and he repeatedly nodded, “Senior Wang is righteous! Thank you, Senior Wang, thank you, Cloud-Soaring Pavilion!”

Lin Feng also breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that with the addition of Wang Mingtong and the Cloud-Soaring Pavilion Disciples he brought, their chances of victory were undoubtedly much greater. He looked at Wang Mingtong, his eyes gleaming with determination, “Senior Martial Uncle Wang, I am willing to fight the Li Family and the Evil Path forces with you!”

Wang Mingtong patted Lin Feng’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Good! Nephew Lin, I admire your courage and determination. However, this matter still needs careful deliberation; we cannot act rashly.”

Thus, Wang Mingtong began to discuss countermeasures with Lin Feng, Zhao Minghui, and the Qi Refining Cultivators from the Sect who had come to provide support. They decided to first stabilize the Li Family, secretly investigate the movements of the Evil Path forces, and then find a suitable time to launch a counterattack.

In the following days, Wang Mingtong and Lin Feng acted separately. Lin Feng, utilizing his mastery of invisibility Talismans, successfully evaded the Li Family’s guards and secretly investigated the movements of the Evil Path forces. At the same time, they also strengthened the Zhao Family’s defenses to prevent a sudden attack from the Li Family.

After several days of investigation, they finally grasped the movements of the Evil Path forces. It turned out that the Demonic Cultivation Sect planned to launch a general offensive against the Zhao Family on the night of the full moon, attempting to seize the Zhao Family’s assets in one fell swoop and control Chunhe Prefecture.

Upon learning this news, Wang Mingtong and Lin Feng immediately began to formulate a counterattack plan. They decided to first clear out the Li Family’s peripheral forces before the night of the full moon, weakening the Li Family’s strength. Then, on the night of the full moon, they would unite the Zhao Family’s forces to launch a counterattack against the Evil Path forces.

This matter was naturally handled by Senior Foundation Establishment Wang Mingtong, while Lin Feng and the Outer Sect Qi Refinement Stage Senior Brothers who came to support the Sect, lay in wait at the Zhao Family to deal with any sudden attacks from the Li Family.

Lin Feng knew that he would not only have to face the Li Family but also the forces behind the Li Family, which put considerable pressure on him. A great battle was inevitable in the future. Therefore, he Cultivated tirelessly every day, striving to improve his cultivation, and constantly refined various Talismans in case of need.

In the days leading up to the full moon, Lin Feng refined many Talismans. Lin Feng sold some of these Talismans to the Zhao Family at cost price, while Senior Wang Mingtong quietly wiped out five or six of the Li Family’s external peripheral forces during this period before stopping.

And Zhao Minghui, having received support from the Cloud-Soaring Pavilion Cultivators, gained immense confidence. His Zhao Family’s preservation was hopeful, and he gradually regained his former vigor. He began to actively prepare the Zhao Family’s defensive work, while also secretly contacting the families and forces that had been oppressed by the Li Family, hoping to gain their support.

The night of the full moon finally arrived. The night was as dark as ink, and a bright moon hung high in the sky. The entire Zhao Family was on high alert, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Lin Feng hid in the shadows, clutching several invisibility Talismans and attack Talismans, his eyes fixed on the direction of the Zhao Family’s main gate. He knew that tonight would be a fierce battle, and he had to remain vigilant and careful at all times.

Wang Mingtong, on the other hand, led the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators who came to support the Sect, hiding in the shadows around the Zhao Family, preparing to launch a surprise attack when the Evil Path forces appeared. Their goal was clear: to utterly defeat these Evil Path forces causing trouble in the dark.

As time passed, a sudden commotion came from the distant mountains, followed by shadows like ghosts appearing from outside the Zhao Family compound and entering the Zhao Family. The Li Family Cultivators had finally appeared!

Lin Feng’s heart tightened. He immediately affixed an invisibility Talisman to himself and then quietly approached the Li Family Cultivators. He used his mastery of invisibility Talismans to successfully evade the Li Family Cultivators’ sight, secretly observing their movements.

All the Cultivators who came to the Zhao Family this time were from the Li Family. Originally, the Li Family had more than a dozen Qi Refining Cultivators, but after Senior Wang Mingtong’s actions some time ago, the Li Family lost five or six Cultivators, and the Li Family’s pawns were even more than halved.

This time, only seven or eight Cultivators from the Li Family came to raid the Zhao Family. The Li Family probably thought that the Zhao Family was still the same as before, and that their entire Family’s deployment would be enough to destroy the Zhao Family. Therefore, this sneak attack on the Zhao Family only involved members of the Li Family. This group of black-clad individuals was clearly led by Li Family Head Li Haocheng, and the Evil Path Cultivators behind the Li Family did not appear.

Except for the last junior Cultivator of the Zhao Family, who was arranged to evacuate early due to his young age, all four others were present. The two small families in Chunhe Prefecture that the Zhao Family had rallied, who had been suppressed, were also present, totaling ten Cultivators. In terms of numbers, they actually outnumbered the Li Family Cultivators.

Li Haocheng, as the Li Family Head, had already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, making him the highest Cultivator among the Li Family Cultivators who came to the Zhao Family this time. He was dressed in black tight-fitting clothes, his face gloomy, his eyes flashing with fierce light, clearly surprised and hostile towards the Zhao Family and the two small families who helped the Zhao Family.

He led the Li Family Cultivators and quickly surrounded the Zhao Family. He shouted loudly, “Zhao Minghui, your Zhao Family will not escape today! Surrender obediently, and perhaps I can spare your lives!”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Minghui glared angrily, “Li Haocheng, don’t be so arrogant! Even if our Zhao Family fights to the death today, we will never bow to you!”

Li Haocheng sneered, “You ignorant fools! Since you’re seeking death, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

With that, he waved his hand, signaling the Li Family Cultivators to attack. However, just then, a rapid flute sound suddenly rang out, followed by streaks of fire falling from the sky, landing around the Li Family Cultivators.

This was the attack launched! He used fire-element Spells to launch a surprise attack on the Li Family Cultivators. For a time, fire blazed into the sky, explosions echoed one after another, and the Li Family Cultivators immediately fell into chaos.

Wang Mingtong’s sudden move surprised Lin Feng, but Lin Feng couldn’t think much about it at this moment.

Seeing this, Lin Feng immediately seized the opportunity to attack. He used the cover of invisibility Talismans to quietly approach the Li Family Cultivators, and then used attack Talismans to launch a deadly strike against them. One attack Talisman after another streaked across the night sky like meteors, accurately hitting their targets.

Under the dual assault of Li Mingtong’s Spells and Lin Feng’s Talismans, the Li Family Cultivators quickly fell into a disadvantage. Although their numbers were not small, under the combined attack of Wang Mingtong and Lin Feng, they quickly disintegrated, and several members of the Li Family were killed on the spot.

Seeing that the Li Family Cultivators, supported by the Evil Path, were about to be defeated, the Evil Path Cultivators hiding in the dark could no longer hold back.

Just then, a chilly aura suddenly emanated. Immediately after, shadows surged from all directions, instantly surrounding Wang Mingtong and Lin Feng. These were the Cultivators of the Evil Path forces! They had finally revealed themselves!