Chapter 1556 - 164: A Turning Point to Complete Success (Part 2)

Chapter 1556: Chapter 164: A Turning Point to Complete Success (Part 2)

The three called Hu Jianyu and the others up, and as per the message, they easily found the tributary of the river, then tunneled downwards into the water.

The cultivation technique practiced by the three was the Xuanze True Marvel Technique, allowing them to travel through the water without hindrance. In just an hour, they found the Forbidden Gate at the bottom of a cliff, removed the talismanic prohibition, and indeed found a gorge path. As they tunneled inside, they soon saw bright pearls lighting the way and waves creating ripples, indicating the exit was near. So, they all ascended together.

Song Hong, now the temple master of Linqing Temple, upon learning the identities of the three from the letter, dared not delay and had already led several disciples out to welcome them, though the two elders under him had to guard the Array Gate, unable to break away.

At this moment, they saw a whirlpool in the lake below, indicating that the visitors had arrived.

The spiritual mechanism all around surged, and three vortexes appeared on the water’s surface. Then, Jade Spring spurted, with water droplets splashing around, revealing three Daoists each stepping on mysterious waves, their robes waving, calmly emerging from within.

He hurriedly walked forward, bowed, and said, "Song Hong of Linqing Temple welcomes the emissaries from the Upper Sect."

Han Wangke returned the courtesy and said, "Temple Master Song, you are too courteous."

After exchanging formalities, Song Hong invited the three to the Main Hall; once seated, he repeatedly apologized, "The Demon Sect attacks day and night; many of the disciples and elders under me are guarding the Array Gate, making it difficult to tend to you properly. I hope you understand."

Han Wangke also understood; given the current situation, there was no place for excessive courtesy. He directly asked, "How many days can your sect’s Mountain Gate Formation hold?"

Song Hong sighed and said with a bitter voice, "If you three had not arrived, it might have lasted only until tonight."

Before the three arrived, the situation at Linqing Temple was extremely precarious. Even disciples like Weng Zhiyuan, Yuan Yanhui, and Shen Dong from the Mingcang Sect came personally to guard the array positions, unable to leave even for a moment. Had it not been so, he wouldn’t have revealed the secret location within Linqing Temple to outsiders.

Han Wangke stroked his beard with a talisman and said, "Temple Master Song, do not be anxious. Since we have come, there is no need to fear them. However, if we wish to eliminate the intruding enemies completely, we need your cooperation and effort."

Song Hong stood up and respectfully bowed, saying, "In this time of crisis, with the Upper Sect coming to our aid, everyone at Linqing Temple is deeply grateful. Whatever instructions you have, I, Song, will certainly comply."

Han Wangke used the method of transmitted speech to convey his plan, concluding with, "What does Temple Master Song think?"

This arrangement was roughly similar to Peng Yuzhou’s strategy, but now that they had arrived at the temple, there would be no harm to the disciples of Linqing Temple.

Song Hong showed no hesitation and said, "This plan is very good. I will immediately make arrangements." He apologized and hurriedly left.

Han Wangke said, "Brother Cai, your Escape Skill is superior to mine; the person outside is left to you to eliminate. Here, I and Nephew Peng can handle it."

Cai Rongju stood up calmly and said, "Rest assured, Brother. I will not let that person escape." He bowed again and then returned along the same path.

Song Hong soon returned and reported that everything was ready; the four discussed a bit more and felt there were no further oversights, so they each sat down to meditate, waiting for the opportunity.

In a blink, two hours passed, and the sky darkened. Suddenly, a thunderous boom sounded on the Mountain Gate Formation outside Linqing Temple, as if mountains and peaks were collapsing, clearly indicating it had been broken through.

The four revolving tunneling lights in the sky saw this and rejoiced greatly. After a mutual call, they rushed in without hesitation. Over a hundred low-level disciples followed, and in an instant, a chaotic wind and black smoke poured into the mountain.

As the four charged into the Main Hall, the first silver-bearded Old Daoist felt his body suddenly freeze, as if pinned by an invisible Qi Mechanism, and his face immediately showed fear as he screamed, "It’s the Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth, retreat quickly!"

But it was too late then. Outside the hall, two hidden elders from Linqing Temple had already blocked their retreat.

Han Wangke cast a cold glance, shook his sleeves, and a torrent of vast waters rose behind him, surging over them.

The four, trapped by the Forbidden Locking Skill and attacked from both sides, had to use their Dharma Treasures to resist to the death. However, Linqing Temple was well-prepared, having considered all potential backhanded tactics. In just a moment, the four exhausted their means and were slain one by one under the siege.

With the greatest threat eliminated, Song Hong no longer had any fear, and he immediately ordered two elders to lead disciples to kill their way through the temple, aiming to completely wipe out the invading enemies.

Han Wangke and Peng Yuzhou, mindful of their status, did not degrade themselves to chase down those novices and instead sat in front of the temple, awaiting news.

In no time, as dawn broke, the sky began to lighten. They saw a tunneling light flying from afar, and Han Wangke energized, saying, "Brother Cai has returned."

The tunneling light descended, revealing Cai Rongju, who tidied his sleeves and walked forward, bowing, "Brother, I am fortunate not to have failed my mission."

Han Wangke smiled; having killed all five Nascent Soul Elders on this expedition was already a perfect outcome, one that could be duly reported.

At that moment, Cai Rongju lowered his voice and said, "That person’s Escape Skill was quite adept too. I tracked them all night and only caught up by chance, discovering a hidden cavern two hundred miles from here leading deep underground. It seems to be a gathering place for Dull Yin Spirit Qi."

Han Wangke was somewhat surprised and frowned, "No wonder so many Demon Cultivators were fixated on Linqing Temple; there was this reason."

A place where Dull Yin Spirit Qi gathers could very likely turn into a Demon Cave. If they were on the Demon Sect’s side, they would surely try to occupy it. And with Linqing Temple so close, like a thorn in the throat, it was certainly a target for elimination.

Song Hong, hearing about a dirty yin cave so close to the Mountain Gate, was also greatly anxious. If it indeed became a Demon Cave, Linqing Temple would never know peace, so he said, "I earnestly request the Upper Sect to suppress that Earth Cave."

Peng Yuzhou then interjected, "Why rush? Leave it as bait to lure them in, then eliminate them one by one."

Han Wangke did not agree, shaking his head, "We cannot do that; it is breeding trouble by nourishing a tiger." Now that the East Splendor Continent has so many Demon Sect Practitioners and even more places where Dull Yin Spirit Qi gathers, there is no reason to fixate on one spot. The only way is to disperse such places whenever they are found.

He decisively said, "There might still be Demon Cultivators at that location. Brother Cai, Nephew Peng, quickly follow me to eliminate this dirty yin cave!"

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