167: Chapter 167 Formation?

"It will still be a few days before reinforcements from my Baijue Mountain arrive."

Qiao Feiang said in a low voice.

"But I'm afraid the people of Changming City can't wait that long."

Sect Master Song Yong said with a solemn expression.

He knew that the people from Baijue Mountain were on their way, and after hearing about the Bliss Sect's presence, the Shangji Sect was also en route.

But he feared the people in Changming City wouldn't last that long; with the Bliss Sect's methods, by the time reinforcements from the great Sects arrived, the people inside might have already been drained dry by them.

This was why Sect Master Song Yong appeared so anxious.

Although Qiao Feiang and Lin Ming were weaker than him, one was the successor of the spell technique Legacy of Baijue Mountain, and the other was the Disciple of the Nirvana Ancestor of Yuanxu Mountain.

They surely had some life-saving measures at their disposal.

Otherwise, Sect Master Song Yong wouldn't have asked them for help.

"I'm counting on you two."

Sect Master Song Yong said.

Qiao Feiang understood Sect Master Song Yong's concerns, and the Sect Master was right—by the time reinforcements arrived, it might be too late.

Furthermore, he didn't want the Bliss Sect to achieve their goal, whatever it might be.

For a moment, Qiao Feiang was caught in a dilemma.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, what are your thoughts?"

Qiao Feiang looked at Lin Ming, seeking his opinion.

Lin Ming's strength was indeed weaker than his own, that was true, but since he was a Disciple of the Nirvana Ancestor, Qiao Feiang addressed him as Fellow Daoist.

"I'll follow your lead, Fellow Daoist Qiao."

Lin Ming said.

As for the decision, he would let Qiao Feiang make it; Lin Ming didn't particularly care.

"Sect Master Song, we accept this task."

Qiao Feiang finally nodded.

He had a persistent bad premonition that urged him to investigate and see what the Bliss Sect was up to.

"Thank you for your help. My Golden Spirit Sect will send two Elders of the Bitter Sea Realm and ten Disciples of the Spirit Treasury Realm to assist you."

Sect Master Song Yong said.

He didn't intend to let them act alone; the Golden Spirit Sect would definitely send personnel to accompany them.

However, the Golden Spirit Sect's high-level combat power was limited; there were only about ten Bitter Sea Realm experts including himself, so sending two was already the limit.

"There's no need for those in the Spirit Treasury Realm; Seniors of the Bitter Sea Realm will suffice."

Qiao Feiang shook his head.

In his view, he alone was enough for the Spirit Treasury Realm.

According to the information provided by Sect Master Song Yong, a High-stage Spirit Treasury Elder stationed in Changming City had also lost contact.

This meant that cultivators in the Spirit Treasury Realm posed no threat to the Bliss Sect and might even become a burden.

Thus, Qiao Feiang flatly refused Sect Master Song Yong's offer to send Spirit Treasury Realm Disciples.

"I understand."

Sect Master Song Yong immediately understood Qiao Feiang's meaning and nodded slightly.

"Let's set out quickly. Delays bring trouble."

Qiao Feiang said solemnly.

Since the decision was made, they should set out quickly and not waste any more time.

A spirit boat rose from the Golden Spirit Sect and sped toward Changming City.

"I am Great Elder Jiang Qixian of the Golden Spirit Sect."

"I am Fifth Elder Shao Yin of the Golden Spirit Sect."

An old man and a middle-aged woman introduced themselves.

"Greetings, Immortal Master Qixian, Immortal Master Shao."

Qiao Feiang and Lin Ming greeted them.

They naturally had to show respect to Immortal Masters of the Bitter Sea Realm.

At the same time, the fact that the Golden Spirit Sect sent out their Grand Elder and Fifth Elder showed how seriously they took this matter; it was certainly not a perfunctory effort.

"We will follow the command of you two young friends for all actions."

Great Elder Jiang Qixian said with a peaceful smile.

"Not at all. You two Seniors are far more experienced. We will need your guidance when the time comes."

Qiao Feiang replied hurriedly.

After a round of mutual compliments, Qiao Feiang's gaze fell upon Su Lianxue.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, and this is?"

Qiao Feiang asked, looking at the masked Su Lianxue.

"This is my Junior Sister, Su Lianxue."

Lin Ming said.

Junior Sister?

That meant this masked woman was a Disciple of that Old Ancestor Yun Hua.

The gazes of Great Elder Jiang Qixian and the other Elder also instinctively fell upon Su Lianxue.

"So it is Junior Sister Su."

Qiao Feiang smiled.

He had heard some people in his Sect mention that Old Ancestor Yun Hua's second Disciple not only possessed stunning beauty but also had a terrifying level of a Nine-and-a-half-segment aptitude.

Some in the Sect had even entertained the idea of a marriage alliance with Yuanxu Mountain, with Su Lianxue as the target.

However, she was now wearing a mask, making it impossible to see her face, which left Qiao Feiang feeling a bit disappointed.

"Senior Brother Qiao."

Su Lianxue responded simply.

"Junior Brother Lin, be careful."

Qiao Feiang said to Lin Ming.

Su Lianxue's presence made Qiao Feiang even more certain that the two of them had methods left behind by Old Ancestor Yun Hua.

This gave Qiao Feiang a sense of security regarding the safety of this operation.

Of course, he surely had some life-saving measures of his own.

Changming City

This city, which was once somewhat prosperous, was now shrouded in a deathly silence.

The spirit boat arrived at a temporary camp established by the Golden Spirit Sect outside Changming City.

"What is the situation now?"

Great Elder Jiang Qixian asked the guarding Disciples with a solemn expression.

He turned his head toward Changming City, which was completely silent.

"Elder, we don't dare approach Changming City now. As soon as several Disciples got close, they walked in of their own accord and haven't sent any word back,"

the Disciple said.

Several Disciples had already approached Changming City and were mysteriously drawn inside.

This made the remaining Disciples afraid to go near it.

"I understand."

Great Elder Jiang Qixian said in a low voice.

It seemed no useful information could be gathered from these Disciples.

Lin Ming, Qiao Feiang, and the others looked at the silent Changming City.

Qiao Feiang couldn't see anything unusual.

But Lin Ming was different; he saw at a glance that Changming City was currently enveloped by a Formation.

"A Formation?"

Great Elder Jiang Qixian immediately looked at Fifth Elder Shao Yin.

It wasn't just Lin Ming; as the Fifth Elder of the Golden Spirit Sect, Shao Yin also saw some traces of a Formation.

Great Elder Jiang Qixian did not doubt Shao Yin's words; he knew that besides being an Early Stage Bitter Sea Realm cultivator, she was also a Rank 4 Formation Master.

"Yes, it's a Formation."

Fifth Elder Shao Yin nodded.

"What kind of Formation is it?"

Qiao Feiang asked.

"I don't know."

Fifth Elder Shao Yin shook her head.

At most, she could only tell that a Formation existed in Changming City; with her level of attainment in Formations, she couldn't identify what kind it was.

An unknown Formation.

This caused the group to fall into a brief silence.