50: Order collapses

After exiting the alley, Lu Ming realized even more clearly how chaotic the market was; the scene was practically a free-for-all.

Boom!

Clang, clang, bang!

The explosions of Spell and the clashing sounds of Magical Artifact were incessant.

Suddenly, another loud bang was heard, and a two-story pavilion collapsed with a crash, turning into a pile of rubble.

From the ruins, several streaks of light shot out, each person looking excited as they stuffed the stolen resources into their Storage Pouch.

Then, they rushed towards other magnificent buildings with cheers.

They even shouted aloud.

“Brothers, what are you waiting for? Go and snatch them, damn it!”

Lu Ming watched all of this silently; many Loose Cultivator who were usually honest and law-abiding had now turned into the most greedy rogue Cultivator.

For countless Loose Cultivator, the chaos in the market was an opportunity they might never encounter in their entire lives.

Lu Ming also saw a Cultivator whose figure was concealed, Devilish Qi swirling around him, his eyes glowing with blood-red light, as he went on a killing spree in a shop.

“Oh, a true Devil Cultivator.”

Lu Ming’s eyes lit up; he had a mind to capture this fellow and use soul-searching to obtain his Cultivation Technique.

But after thinking about it, he decided against it; now was not a good time.

There was no need to disregard his own safety for a small gain.

Lu Ming quickly approached the core area, where a large number of Cultivator had gathered.

Although there was still some chaos, at least order still existed, and the Murong Family Law Enforcement Team could be seen maintaining order.

However, there were many who didn't understand the situation; those who were blinded by immediate profit actually set their sights on the Murong Family.

But as soon as they made a move, they were instantly slapped into a bloody mist by a Murong Family Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level.

After this display of killing one to warn a hundred, the Cultivator in the core area settled down considerably, and no one dared to make any further moves.

“Everyone, rest assured, as long as our Murong Family exists, we will not let you suffer any harm.

As long as you abide by the rules of our Murong Family, everyone’s safety can be guaranteed.”

In the sky, the voice of that Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level was amplified and spread by a sound-amplifying Spell.

“Our Green Bamboo Market’s Azure Sky Cloud-Covering Formation is a Second-Tier High Grade Formation.

Even Foundation Establishment Cultivator find it difficult to break through, let alone some First-Tier Yao Beast.

Moreover, the Old Ancestor is still here, so everyone will surely be safe and sound.”

As if to confirm his words, the Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level took out a profound mirror, which displayed the scene outside the Formation.

In the picture, a verdant blue light curtain of the Formation firmly blocked numerous Yao Beast from entering.

Many large-bodied Yao Beast continuously crashed and attacked, but they did not shake it in the slightest.

Immediately after, runes gathered on the light curtain, forming numerous azure orbs that fell from the sky, striking the many Yao Beast below.

Those azure orbs looked inconspicuous, but each strike was equivalent to a full-power blow from a Qi Refining Great Perfection Cultivator.

Boom, boom, boom!

Many Yao Beast were pierced by the azure orbs, or exploded into minced meat, with blood splattering everywhere.

Lu Ming was mixed in the crowd, watching this scene, without the slightest relaxation in his heart.

If it was only this level of intensity, then Yellow-brow Daoist would be underestimating the Murong Family’s foundation too much.

However, he naturally hoped that things would proceed smoothly and that no more unexpected problems would arise.

‘Once this matter is over, I’ll definitely give Yellow-brow Daoist a side effect package!’

Lu Ming thought to himself.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the list was enough for him to Cultivate, and he might even be able to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Without looking further, Lu Ming walked towards the central area; he had never been there in all his time in the market.

Mainly, outsiders were not usually allowed in.

His current displayed cultivation was at the Qi Refining Stage Eighth Level; although not among the top Cultivator in the market, no one would underestimate him.

Wherever he went, the surrounding Cultivator made way for him.

Lu Ming’s gaze swept over the crowd, and he even saw some familiar faces.

Old Zhou, the spiritual plant farmer, and Zhang Li's family were also there.

Cultivator all know how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, so they must have known that coming to the core area to seek the Murong Family’s protection was the correct choice.

However, Zhou Yang was not seen in the crowd; he wondered how that boy was doing.

Lu Ming was preoccupied earlier and did not have the energy to inquire about Zhou Yang.

‘I hope he’s alright.’

Although Zhou Yang’s interactions with him were mostly for mutual benefit, and Lu Ming owed him nothing, this subordinate was easy to use, and he didn’t want anything to happen to him.

Lu Ming would only offer assistance when he was capable; in the current impending crisis, with his own safety at risk, he would not let his sympathy overflow.

As time quietly passed.

Three days went by.

For Cultivator, time passed in a blink of an eye.

But everyone had never felt these three days to be so difficult to endure.

The roars of the Yao Beast outside not only did not disappear but grew louder and louder, and the ground’s tremors continued without interruption.

Each tremor felt like a massive hammer striking everyone’s heart, causing many to turn pale and their legs to feel weak.

Many Cultivator had never seen a beast tide in their lives; most of what they knew was from ancient records.

Now that they encountered it, the suffocating feeling was indescribable.

And the several Cultivator of the Murong Family, who were initially full of confidence, now had fluctuating expressions.

From being able to control the Formation Magical Artifact for offense at first, they could now only desperately defend.

Their hearts also gradually sank to the bottom.

Don’t be fooled by the Second-Tier Formation’s ability to block the beast tide; the resources invested daily could only be described as terrifying.

Every minute and second involved the input of a large amount of Spirit Stone.

How long they could last depended solely on how many Spirit Stone they had.

The several Cultivator of the Murong Family exchanged glances.

The reason they gathered so many Loose Cultivator was not out of kindness, but because Loose Cultivator were also a resource.

If Spirit Stone were insufficient, they could take them from the Loose Cultivator; if the Formation was breached, the Loose Cultivator would also serve as a barrier of flesh and blood.

At this moment, they had already decided to collect Spirit Stone from the Loose Cultivator.

As for whether anyone would refuse to pay...

Surely no one really thought their Murong Family was easy to deal with.

Just as the Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level was about to announce the collection of Spirit Stone to everyone.

Roar!

A deafening beast roar, far exceeding any before, resounded.

Even through the Second-Tier Formation light curtain, it caused the Sea of Consciousness of the Cultivator present to become chaotic and their consciousness to blur.

Boom—

At this moment, a rumble came from the sky, emitting a mighty sound of wind and thunder.

Everyone’s pupils sharply contracted, and they all looked up, then their faces changed dramatically.