Chương 56: Bamboo Cult Cultivators! Call for Reinforcements! Crisis Averted!

Call for Reinforcements! Crisis Averted!

Chapter Fifty-Six: Thousand Bamboo Sect Cultivators! Call for Reinforcements! Crisis Averted!

"It really is the Great Evolution Technique!"

Although he had expected it, Zhou Ding still couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he held the jade slip containing this extraordinary skill in his hands.

Having read the original work, he knew all too well the significance and value of this technique in the entire human realm!

More importantly, based on Xiao Jin's feedback, his spiritual sense was already far superior to that of other cultivators of the same level.

The early stage of foundation building is comparable to the late stage of foundation building.

If one were to cultivate the Great Evolution Technique further...

Zhou Ding could hardly imagine it.

To what extent will the strength of one's spiritual consciousness be enhanced?

Zhou Ding quickly calmed down.

His gaze fell on the dark, stiff corpse of the Lin-surnamed cultivator on the ground.

In the original story, not long after the Lin family cultivator died, the Thousand Bamboo Sect cultivators who were chasing him arrived, clearly having left some kind of hidden tracking mark or secret technique on him.

Now that the cultivator surnamed Lin has perished here, those pursuers, like maggots clinging to bones, will probably soon find their way here.

"The Thousand Bamboo Sect... is famous for its puppetry. The pursuers may be in the late Foundation Establishment stage, or even more than one, and they may be carrying a large number of troublesome puppets." Zhou Ding's eyes narrowed slightly as he quickly calculated in his mind.

"We cannot defeat them by force!"

He immediately manipulated Xiao Jin to unleash his full power of the Earth Listening Technique.

Sure enough, several auras were rapidly approaching from several miles away.

In a one-on-one fight, he and Xiao Jin together might be able to fight against a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But the other side had a large and powerful force.

Of course, with the Five Elements Mystic Light Array in place, it wouldn't be easy for the enemy to break into the cave.

But we can't just let them act so recklessly in front of our cave dwelling.

This can easily cause trouble.

After all, this cultivator surnamed Lin died in front of his own cave, and since the other party also belonged to Huangfeng Valley, it would be difficult to explain later.

"Looks like we'll have to call for reinforcements."

Before the other party arrived, Zhou Ding boarded the Divine Wind Boat and headed towards "Green Wave Cave".

……

The Divine Wind Boat transformed into a white streak of light, speeding across the sky above the Taiyue Mountains.

Zhou Ding stood at the bow of the boat, his face calm, but his mind was in turmoil.

The body of the cultivator surnamed Lin was left at the entrance of the cave, and the Thousand Bamboo Sect cultivators would arrive soon. Given their methods, once they discovered that the cultivator surnamed Lin was dead, they would certainly take their anger out on him.

Although the Five Elements Mystic Light Array can hold out for a while, if the enemy has a large number of people and attacks in turn, the array will eventually be broken.

What's more troublesome is that if this matter gets out, Huangfeng Valley will have a hard time explaining it.

The steward of the Hundred Machines Hall died at the entrance of his own cave, and the pursuers were members of the Thousand Bamboo Sect.

Although the Thousand Bamboo Sect is not a sect of the Yue Kingdom, it has a considerable reputation in the cultivation world and is famous for its puppetry techniques.

If this matter is not handled properly, it could at least bring a lot of trouble, or at worst, cause the sect to suspect that it has some connection with the Thousand Bamboo Sect.

We must ask our master to intervene.

With Li Huayuan's Core Formation stage cultivation, it was easy for him to intimidate several Foundation Establishment stage cultivators from the Thousand Bamboo Sect.

Moreover, with his testimony, we can have an explanation if the sect asks about it in the future.

……

Zhou Ding had been to Green Wave Cave before and was quite familiar with the route.

A moment later, the Divine Wind Boat landed in front of the same waterfall as before.

Zhou Ding took out a communication talisman from his pocket, whispered a few words, and tossed it out.

The talisman transformed into a streak of fire, pierced through the array's light barrier, and disappeared into the cave.

He stood outside the cave, waiting quietly.

A moment later, the array's light barrier rippled, and a portal opened up.

A streak of azure light flew out and landed in front of Zhou Ding; it was Li Huayuan.

He was still wearing a blue Taoist robe, with a thin face and a calm expression.

But when his gaze fell on Zhou Ding, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Zhou Ding? What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"

Zhou Ding took a deep breath, cupped his hands in greeting, and quickly recounted what had happened.

"This disciple is no match for these Thousand Bamboo Sect cultivators, so I have come to ask Master for help."

Li Huayuan frowned slightly after hearing this.

"People from the Thousand Bamboo Sect?"

He pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"lead the way."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, and a gentle force lifted Zhou Ding up. The two of them transformed into a streak of light and sped towards Zhou Ding's cave.

The speed of a Core Formation stage cultivator is far superior to that of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Zhou Ding felt the wind whistling past his ears, and the surrounding scenery rushed past so fast that he could hardly see the outlines.

In no time at all, the two arrived above Zhou Ding Cave.

……

Outside the cave, the five-colored light curtain was fluctuating violently.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators dressed in gray robes were directing seven or eight puppets to frantically attack the formation.

The puppets were all different shapes and sizes.

There were humanoid puppets wielding giant swords, ferocious beast-like puppets, and several flying puppets resembling giant bees. Nongfu Spring 123 says: Read this book!

Each one exuded an aura no weaker than that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, their bodies shimmering with spiritual light, and their attacks were fierce.

Especially the three humanoid puppets, wielding giant swords, each strike carried the force of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, slamming fiercely into the light screen, causing it to tremble violently.

Although the Five Elements Profound Light Array could withstand attacks from early Core Formation cultivators, the five-colored light on the light screen began to dim in the face of such dense, successive bombardments.

The three gray-robed cultivators stood not far away, staring at the formation with grim expressions.

The leader was tall and had a cold, stern face; he was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

He stared at the crumbling light barrier and said coldly, "Increase the attack! If that Lin fellow dies here, the Great Evolution Technique must be hidden inside the cave!"

"Senior brother, this formation is a bit strange."

Another gaunt cultivator frowned and said, "We've been attacking for so long and still haven't broken through."

"No matter what, we must get our hands on the Great Evolution Technique."

The cold-blooded cultivator snorted, "Continue the attack!"

Just then— A terrifying aura descended from the sky!

That aura was as vast as the sea and as heavy as a mountain, instantly enveloping the entire area!

The three gray-robed cultivators' expressions changed drastically, and they all looked up.

In mid-air, a figure in blue stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at them.

His gaze was indifferent as water, yet it made them feel like prey being stared at by a ferocious beast, their bodies stiff and unable to move.

"A Core Formation cultivator!"

The gaunt cultivator's voice trembled, and his face turned deathly pale.

The cold-faced cultivator's expression changed, but he still forced a bow, his voice hoarse: "Senior, please calm down! We are disciples of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, currently pursuing a traitor, and had no intention of offending you..."

"No offense intended?"

Li Huayuan spoke calmly, his voice not loud, yet it resounded like thunder in the ears of the three cultivators.

"To attack the protective formation in front of the cave dwellings of my Yellow Maple Valley disciples—is that considered unintentional offense?"

The cold-faced cultivator looked terrified.

He immediately bowed deeply, his voice extremely respectful: "Senior, please forgive us! We were unaware that this was the training ground of the Yellow Maple Valley disciples. We hope you will forgive our offense! We will leave immediately and will never disturb you again!"

As he spoke, he gave the other two a wink, and the three of them prepared to put away the puppet and turn to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Li Huayuan's voice rang out again, indifferent and cold.

"You attacked my disciples' cave on my Yellow Maple Valley territory and just left?"

The cold-faced cultivator's expression changed, and he was about to explain— Li Huayuan raised his hand and waved.

A streak of cyan sword light flew out from his sleeve, like a dragon soaring through the sky, instantly slicing through the air!

The sword light was incredibly fast; before the three cultivators could react, they were swept away by it.

"ah--!"

Screams rang out one after another.

The three people's protective magical artifacts shattered instantly, as if made of paper.

Immediately afterwards, their bodies were slashed by the sword light, blood splattered, and they died on the spot.

The seven or eight puppets were also cleaved into pieces by the sword light, their remains scattered all over the ground.

From the moment Li Huayuan made his move to the moment it ended, it took only three breaths.

How could the methods of Core Formation stage cultivators be compared to those of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators?

Standing behind Li Huayuan, Zhou Ding watched this scene with a sense of awe.

This is the strength of someone in the Core Formation stage.

Those at the Foundation Establishment stage were like ants before him.

Li Huayuan sheathed his flying sword and his gaze fell on the corpse of the cultivator surnamed Lin.

"Zhou Ding".

"Disciple is here."

"This person has a special identity, and he died at the entrance of your cave. I will report this to the sect. You don't need to worry about it, just focus on your cultivation."

Zhou Ding felt relieved and respectfully bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master."

Li Huayuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the three corpses of the Thousand Bamboo Sect cultivators, and said calmly, "You can deal with these corpses yourself. Remember, don't mention today's events to outsiders."

"Disciple understands."

Li Huayuan said no more, and with a flash, he transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the horizon.

Zhou Ding stood at the entrance of the cave, looking in the direction Li Huayuan had left, and let out a long breath.

He knew that Li Huayuan might have noticed something, but he didn't investigate further.

Perhaps because I was his disciple, I didn't investigate further.

But in any case, this hurdle has been overcome.

He snapped out of his reverie and began to clean up the mess.

……

Half an hour later.

The corpses and puppet remains at the entrance of the cave have been cleaned up, and the bloodstains have been removed by magic.

Zhou Ding returned to his cave, activated the Five Elements Mystic Light Array, and sat down cross-legged beside the Spirit Eye Spring.

He took out the pale blue jade slip, held it in his hand, and his eyes flashed with undisguised excitement.

The Great Evolution Formula.

This secret alchemy technique, which helped Han Li achieve numerous feats in the original story, has now fallen into his hands.