Chapter 336: Attack
As expected, the cultivators waiting around weren’t happy to realise that a few of them wanted to monopolise the origin-purifying fruits.
"They are too much. I want to fight them." Someone shouted angrily.
"I also want to fight them."
"You also want to fight them with your little strength?" Another snorted and they fell silent.
"I am not reconciled."
"What can you do if you are not reconciled?"
"Even if they didn’t monopolise the fruits, could you get one with just your strength?"
"I don’t care. I still want to fight them."
Such conversations echoed around and cultivators began to group up.
They knew they weren’t a match for Meng Zihua and the rest.
However, they weren’t willing to give up.
"I heard they are going to fight the Death Flower Ascension Front. Maybe we can’t take advantage while they are away."
"Can’t you see the formation they are arranging? Don’t even think about breaking a level five formation."
"Why is a level five formation master in the Nine Treasures secret realm? Is it an old monster who has suppressed his strength or is someone seizing a house?"
"Who knows." Someone sneered and the few continued to gossip.
While they were talking, a group of people approached Meng Zihua.
This group was led by Gu Meng, the young master of the Ghost Valley.
"Fellow Daoist Gu." Meng Zihua said and sighed.
Originally, Li Futian did not invite any cultivators from the evil sects.
However, they knew it was only a matter of time before disciples of the evil sects approached them.
"Fellow Daoist is more beautiful than before." Gu Meng said with a lecherous smile on his face.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist Gu."
After that, Meng Zihua did not continue the banter.
She knew what Gu Meng wanted but she didn’t plan to initiate that conversation.
"Fellow Daoist Meng should know why I am here."
"Please speak freely."
"We want a share of the origin purifying fruits.
"How much of a share does the fellow Daoist want."
"There are twenty-five fruits and we want half."
"Impossible." Meng Zihua immediately disagreed.
When Gu Meng heard that, he didn’t get angry but his eyes narrowed a little.
"Is fellow Daoist Meng underestimating us?" He asked and chuckled.
On his side were disciples of most of the evil factions in the Cangxing world.
If the two sides fought, there was no telling which side would be the winner.
"Fellow Daoist Gu can have a share but half is impossible." Meng Zihua said and forcibly suppressed the hatred in her heart.
Her BlueStar Treasures Pavilion was a neutral faction.
However, she, like the righteous faction, hated the evil faction.
Unfortunately, the Cangxing world was facing a crisis.
Only by mobilising the full strength of the Cangxing world could they get rid of the Death Flower Ascension Front.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, the few of us contributed a lot of resources for the fifth level formation. We can divide you three fruits but you have to help us deal with the Death Flower Ascension Front."
When he heard that, Gu Meng went silent and fell into thought.
From the corner of his eyes, he observed the surroundings and made some mental calculations.
’Our numbers are about the same as them. However...’ He thought and sighed.
The opponent had Yang Xu who was a peak-stage core formation realm cultivator.
They also had Yu Nianzhen, a freak who could leapfrog to dominate the origin tempering realm.
After thinking for a long time, Gu Meng didn’t think his people could win against the other side.
In that case, he could only give up on fighting and negotiate for better terms.
"Three fruits are too few, we need at least seven. We also agree to fight the Death Flower Ascension Front."
"Fellow Daoist Gu, at most we can share five fruits. No more." Meng Zihua said and Gu Meng knew she wouldn’t budge.
With a sigh, Gu Meng agreed and the deal was concluded.
After that, Gu Meng and his people joined the defence to protect the formation masters.
"It’s impossible to fight them now." A spectator said and sighed.
"You were still thinking of fighting them? I am only here to watch the fun."
"What fun? They have formed an alliance. Who would dare to oppose them?"
"That’s not necessarily true." A person said and pointed towards the right.
When the other person looked, he saw a group of cultivators standing together.
All were in the late or peak stage of the origin tempering realm.
The people looked angry and were frantically discussing something.
"You are right. There will be a good show soon." Someone said in a voice filled with schadenfreude.
He disliked how domineering Meng Zihua and the others were.
However, he could do nothing and could only accept the result.
Fortunately, the heavens were not blind.
Although he couldn’t do anything, others could. Some people didn’t want to give in and planned to do something about it.
At the same time, Yu Nianzhen and the others also noticed the forming group.
"They should be planning to attack before the formation is completed." Wei Ge said and turned to Yu Nianzhen.
"Fellow Daoist Yu, do you know how long it will be?"
"Three days." Yu Nianzhen said and the others frowned.
"Can’t it be faster?" An evil faction cultivator asked.
"It’s not easy to arrange a fifth-level formation. Brother Chengling and fellow Daoist Jiang are already doing their best." Meng Zihua answered.
"Let’s take the initiative to attack." Yu Nianzhen suddenly said and everyone looked at him.
At ordinary times, Yu Nianzhen didn’t like to interact with strangers.
However, he couldn’t let the matter be.
At the moment, all of Jiang Yue’s focus was on the formation he was arranging.
Although they had prepared some defence methods, Yu Nianzhen was not assured.
He couldn’t guarantee that something wouldn’t happen to Jiang Yue if a war broke out.
Rather than wait for the opponents to attack them, it was best to take the initiative.
In that way, they would be able to control the momentum to quickly eliminate the danger.
"What does everyone think?" Meng Zihua asked.
"I agree with fellow Daoist Yu." Wei Ge said.
As someone who spent most of his time on a battlefield, he understood the importance of controlling momentum.
If they waited for the opponent to attack, they would be at a disadvantage.
After all, the opponent would not choose a time when their defences were strongest to attack them.
"I suspect they will wait until the formation is almost completed. In this way, they can take advantage of the formation." Zhu Bing said.
"I am also worried about this." Yu Nianzhen said and his eyes went cold.
If he were on the other side, he would bide his time and wait for the formation to be almost completed.
After that, he would kill the formation master to ensure that no one could break the formation.
Thinking of that, a hot fire ignited in Yu Nianzhen’s heart.
He didn’t dare to gamble with Jiang Yue’s life and he didn’t allow others to mess around.
"How about we observe them for a day and then make a move when we find a chance?" Mo Tianxing suggested.
"I agree with this." Zhu Ya said.
"It makes sense."
Since everyone agreed, they all returned to their duties.
However, each of them spared some focus to observe the opponent.
If the other side made a move, they were ready to respond at any moment.
In this way, one day passed.
Within that time, the opponent did not attack or make any untoward moves.
However, they didn’t hide that they were looking for an opportunity to attack.
"Which side do you think will win?" Someone asked excitedly.
"Do you have to ask? The cultivation of those senior brothers and sisters is a lot higher. They shouldn’t have a problem dealing with these youngsters."
"You don’t know, all these youngsters are geniuses. They can leapfrog to beat their opponents."
"Leapfrogging in the origin tempering realm isn’t easy. I am not optimistic about them."
"Let’s just wait to watch a good show."
With such discussions flying around, another day passed.
After observing the other side for some time, Meng Zihua and the others finally formulated a plan.
According to the plan, Yu Nianzhen would stay behind to protect Jiang Yue and Meng Zihua would protect Bei Chengling.
At the same time, several others would remain to protect the formation while everyone else attacked the opponent.
The plan was simple and its essence lay in taking the opponent by surprise but it was effective.
As hoped, the opponents hadn’t expected the sudden attack and they fell into chaos.
Because of being flustered, they couldn’t gather their fighting power and their momentum was easily suppressed.
Unfortunately, Yu Nianzhen and his group failed to account for the oriole behind.
Just when they attacked the other side, thousands of arrows streaked across the sky and hurtled towards the cultivators in the surroundings.
