187: Chapter 188 Siege!

The fish will surely die, but the net will not break!

"However, if your Chu Family is willing to surrender and plant a Divine Soul Restriction, this Venerable One can spare your crimes and ensure the continuation of your Chu Family's Bloodline Legacy!"

Above the Spirit Boat, the calm voice of the Qingxuan Sect's Golden Core Immortal Master, Cheng Qingxuan, rang out as he met the gaze of the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family.

The Old Ancestor of the Chu Family's face showed a hint of mockery, and he sneered.

"Stop being so sanctimonious. Do you think this Old Man doesn't know the nature of your Qingxuan Sect?

If we were to be implanted with a Divine Soul Restriction by you, our Chu Family would likely become your Qingxuan Sect's slaves for generations, never to rise again!"

"Hmph! Stubborn fool! If you don't cherish this opportunity, then don't blame this Venerable One for being ruthless!"

Cheng Qingxuan's expression was indifferent, but the killing intent in his words was undisguised.

"Even if it costs this Old Man his life today, I will tear a piece of flesh from your Qingxuan Sect!"

The Old Ancestor of the Chu Family said this in a grand manner, but he was very unwilling in his heart.

If it weren't for the unfavorable situation and the Chu Family being without a leader, desperately needing someone to take charge, he wouldn't have rushed his Breakthrough.

He was just a little bit away from completely stabilizing his Golden Core Realm!

Otherwise, as fellow Golden Core Realm Cultivators, how dare that Old Ghost Cheng insult him so much!

On this side, Cheng Qingxuan also seemed to have lost his last bit of patience and had no intention of speaking further with the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family.

He merely flicked his sleeve, and behind him, the Sect Leader of Qingxuan Sect, a Cultivator at Foundation Establishment Perfection, immediately issued commands.

"All Disciples, heed my order, form a Formation!"

"Spirit Boat A3, due north Kan position... Spirit Boat C5, due south Li position..."

As one command after another was issued, the war machine began to operate rapidly.

Numerous Spirit Boats arranged themselves into a Formation according to the guidance of the Sect's Formation Master, aiming at the various weak Formation nodes of the 'Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation'.

"Attack!"

Rumble!

Streams of destructive energy were unleashed from the Spirit Boats, striking the five-colored Formation light barrier.

Inside the Formation, the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family's expression was somewhat solemn, but his movements were not slow.

As the 'Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation' was fully activated, the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family's fingers moved like plucking zither strings, rapidly adjusting the Formation layout to resist the incoming attacks.

Although the Formation nodes had flaws, with him, a quasi-Golden Core Formation Master, presiding over it, the weaknesses were no longer fixed and could be adjusted and moved at will with the Formation.

Despite the fierce onslaught of the opposing Spell torrents, it still stood firm and unharmed.

"Old Ancestor is mighty! With the Old Ancestor here, the sky of our Chu Family will not fall!"

"I thought the Qingxuan Sect had some real capability; turns out it's just a war of attrition."

"Exactly, we're not afraid of a war of attrition. We have plenty of resources; as long as we drag it out until the Old Ancestor's Realm is stable, the crisis will resolve itself!"

"Hehe, if the Qingxuan Sect fails to break through after a long siege, their prestige will surely suffer greatly. At that time, they will inevitably become the stepping stone for our Chu Family to ascend to the Peak of the Southern Wilderness Region!"

Many Chu Family Disciples, seeing this scene, were all invigorated, even beginning to envision the future.

In the distance, Lu Ming, who was secretly observing, shook his head.

"Celebrating too early is not advisable..."

In his opinion, the Qingxuan Sect hadn't even sent out a Golden Core Immortal Master; this was merely a test.

If they were to truly enter the fray, the Chu Family would not have a good ending.

Surrendering at the very beginning might have been the Chu Family's only chance at survival.

At that time, by preserving the Family Bloodline and enduring hardship while lurking within the Qingxuan Sect, there might still be a chance to rise again in the future.

Unfortunately, they were unwilling.

Their path has narrowed!

However, Lu Ming could also understand; Cultivators inherently contend with heaven for their lives and possess a certain pride.

Furthermore, the Chu Family was once a renowned immortal Family in the Southern Wilderness Region, so the psychological gap of becoming slaves and servants was too great.

But none of this concerned him; on the contrary, he was happy to see it happen.

If they had surrendered upon meeting, Lu Ming would have been in a predicament.

Without paying much attention to these irrelevant matters, his gaze pierced through the booming Spells and landed on the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family within the light barrier.

The greed and longing in his eyes were undisguised.

"To allow a Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivator to advance further, it truly is a Golden Core Cultivation Technique!"

As for the potential repercussions of the Cultivation Technique, Lu Ming didn't even consider it. Was that a problem for him to consider?

Currently, his main body is at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; after a few more years of Cultivation, he will be able to attempt the Late Stage, and by approximation, he won't be far from the Golden Core Realm.

This Demonic Technique happens to connect perfectly... In the field.

Golden Core Immortal Master Cheng Qingxuan gazed calmly downwards.

The Qingxuan Sect Cultivators, along with the recruited Loose Cultivator army, were also continuously bombarding the Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation in conjunction with the Spirit Boats.

But the results left him quite dissatisfied.

The Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation was struck, causing ripples, but sustained no substantial damage.

Furthermore, the streams of five-colored poisonous miasma emanating from it caused considerable trouble for their side.

However, the Formation was controlled by the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family, and no matter how the Formation Master manipulated the Eight Trigrams compass, they couldn't accurately calculate the Formation's weaknesses.

Each time a loophole in a Formation node was found, it would be moved by the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family, making their efforts fruitless.

In fact, as time passed and the Chu Family grew stronger, it had severely impacted the Qingxuan Sect's absolute dominance.

Cheng Qingxuan had long been dissatisfied with this, but the reason for letting it go was somewhat related to this Grand Formation.

Not to mention him, even the other three Families found a third-tier Grand Formation a headache; it was no different from trying to pry open a turtle shell.

This is why powerful forces rarely engage in war easily; it could very likely be a losing proposition.

This is also why the Chu Family has stood strong for a thousand years.

"Old Ancestor, dragging this on is not a solution! Should we use that item...?"

The Sect Leader of Qingxuan Sect, Lu Chengfeng, also watched this scene, his expression somewhat solemn.

Don't be fooled by their fierce offensive; whether it was recruiting Loose Cultivators or the Spells fired from the Spirit Boats, they all cost Spirit Stones!

Even with the Qingxuan Sect's vast resources, it wouldn't be sustainable in the long run.

Moreover, the Old Ancestor had already personally entered the fray, leaving the Sect's rear defenses extremely vulnerable.

If too much time was delayed, it might attract the covetous eyes of some people.

Cheng Qingxuan heard Lu Chengfeng's words and nodded slightly in agreement.

They had anticipated this scene when they came and were naturally prepared. He said slowly,

"It's about time... Then, let's begin!"

As his voice fell, several Qingxuan Sect Formation Masters stepped forward.

At the same time, thirty-five Cultivators followed closely behind them.

Cheng Qingxuan flicked his sleeve, and numerous green and crimson Formation Flags flew out, encircling him.

"Quickly set up the Formation!"

With a shout, the Formation Flags landed in the hands of the Qingxuan Sect Cultivators behind him.

The Cultivators who received their corresponding Formation Flags immediately began to set up the Formation along the various nodes of the Bibotan (Bibo Tan - Azure Wave Pond) without delay.

The intention was to firmly seal off the area where the Chu Family was stationed, preventing anyone from escaping.