283: Chapter 283 Earth-grade Low-level Alchemy Furnace

"Yes!" all the Yao Race experts responded in unison.

"Alright, without further delay, Gou Feng, prepare immediately. You must bring back the Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace." Shen Guhong waved his hand.

"As you command!" Gou Feng stood up, scanned the many Yao Cultivators, and said, "Those willing to follow me to ambush the Azure Cloud Sect, come with me!"

Upon hearing this, several Yao Race Cultivators followed behind Gou Feng one after another.

Far away in his small courtyard within the Heavenly Sword Sect, Qin Changsheng's heart suddenly stirred.

Although Qin Changsheng possessed the Golden Trait Alchemy,

The success rate of his Alchemy was only slightly over seventy percent.

If he could obtain this Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace,

Then Qin Changsheng's success rate in refining Golden Cores would increase to over ninety percent.

More importantly, if Qin Changsheng didn't act, this Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace would definitely be taken by the Yao Race.

Rather than letting the Yao Race benefit and grow stronger, it was better for Qin Changsheng to take it for himself.

Thinking of this, Qin Changsheng issued an order to Wang Cheng.

After receiving Qin Changsheng's order, Wang Cheng quickly followed behind Gou Feng.

...

Clear Spring Valley.

Clear Spring Valley was over three thousand miles away from the Azure Cloud Sect and served as the southern gateway to the sect.

Whether traveling out or escorting treasures, one had to pass through here.

Inside a hidden cave deep in the valley, dozens of figures stood silently.

These people were all top experts of the Yao Race, with the lowest cultivation being at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Gou Feng stood at the very front of the cave, dressed in a set of gray-black tight-fitting clothes, his expression sinister.

"Everyone, be quiet!" Gou Feng spoke, his voice low and raspy, carrying an unquestionable authority that instantly suppressed the slight commotion in the cave.

The Yao Race experts bowed their heads one after another, not daring to even breathe loudly.

They all knew that Gou Feng was a Golden Core Cultivator and extremely cruel.

Gou Feng nodded with satisfaction and took out a map. "Everyone, in three days, a transport team from the Xuandan Sect will pass through here, enter Clear Spring Valley, and head towards the Azure Cloud Sect."

"The Azure Cloud Sect attaches great importance to this shipment and has dispatched Wen Xuanli to escort it."

"What? It's actually Wen Xuanli?!"

This single sentence caused the Yao Race experts behind him to show looks of alarm and begin discussing in low voices.

They were well aware of the Azure Cloud Sect's Wen Xuanli.

This man was an Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, and his combat power could be ranked in the top ten within the sect.

A Yao Race expert with a human body and a snake tail couldn't help but speak, his tone carrying a hint of wariness: "Wen Xuanli's strength is quite formidable. Should we abandon this operation?"

A flash of coldness crossed Gou Feng's eyes. He raised his hand to signal for silence and said firmly, "What is there to fear? I have cultivated for a thousand years. Although I am only at the third level of the Golden Core, I have trump cards that can entangle Wen Xuanli for a short while."

"My goal is not to kill Wen Xuanli, but to stall for time and create an opportunity for you all."

Gou Feng pointed to the map again and issued specific deployments: "Three days from now, when the transport team arrives at the valley entrance, I will be the first to strike and tie down Wen Xuanli!"

"The rest of you, take the chance to quickly approach the transport carriages. There's no need to get too entangled with those people; use the fastest Speed to snatch the Storage Pouches from the carriages!"

Speaking to this point, a sharp light flashed in Gou Feng's eyes as he emphasized, "Remember, that Earth-Grade Low Grade Magical Artifact Pill Furnace is hidden inside the Storage Pouch on the middle carriage! Once you get the Storage Pouch, immediately retreat from Clear Spring Valley to the agreed assembly point. Do not linger for a fight!"

"As you command!" many Yao Race experts spoke up one after another.

Looking at their appearance, Gou Feng nodded in satisfaction, put away the hide map, and said coldly, "This operation is of great importance. If anyone delays the major plan or hides treasures for themselves, I will show no mercy!"

"Yes!" the Yao Race experts responded in unison again, their voices full of awe, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

Gou Feng waved his hand and said solemnly, "Alright, for the next three days, everyone stay hidden in the cave. No one is to go out. Conserve your energy and prepare for the ambush. In three days, wait for my signal to seize the Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace in one fell swoop!"

"Yes!" Silence returned to the cave once more.

Meanwhile, far away in the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng also fell into deep thought.

As his thoughts flowed, a complete plan for the heist had already taken shape in his mind.

This time, he had Hu Nan wear a mask and black clothes to sneak into the vicinity of Clear Spring Valley.

When Gou Feng acted to entangle Wen Xuanli and the Yao Race experts were in a chaotic battle with the Xuandan Sect Cultivators, Hu Nan would take the opportunity to move, approaching the middle carriage at the fastest Speed and without a sound.

Then, he would take the Storage Pouch from the carriage into his Storage Space.

He believed that with Wang Cheng providing cover for Hu Nan, absolutely nothing would go wrong.

After successfully taking the Storage Pouch, if Hu Nan could escape, then he would let Hu Nan escape.

If Hu Nan couldn't escape, he would simply commit suicide inside the carriage.

Hu Nan was merely an External Incarnation of Qin Changsheng. After Hu Nan's death, Qin Changsheng would only need to spend one Spirit Stone to summon Hu Nan once again.

...

Outside Clear Spring Valley was a wide stretch of rocky beach. The terrain was flat, yet it was the only path to the Azure Cloud Sect.

On this day, Wen Xuanli appeared here with a convoy.

Wen Xuanli was an Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, and his cultivation had reached the Golden Core stage.

He wasn't overly nervous about this escort mission.

After all, he was a Golden Core Cultivator, and this place was not far from the Azure Cloud Sect.

He didn't believe any blind fool would dare to rob him.

In the middle of the convoy were three carriages pulled by Spirit Horses.

The Spirit Horses were all pure white, extraordinary breeds with Spiritual Qi swirling around them. Their steps were light, yet because they were carrying heavy loads, their pace was slightly heavy.

And what was loaded on the carriages was precisely the Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace that the Xuandan Sect was transporting to the Azure Cloud Sect.

Because the material of the Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace was special and contained dense Earth Fire Power, ordinary Storage Pouches could not hold it and would even be destroyed due to Spiritual Qi conflict. It could only be sealed using a special Storage Pouch sewn from the fur of Spatial Yao Beasts and then transported by Spirit Horse carriage.

Wen Xuanli scanned the surroundings and said, "Pick up the pace. We arrive at the Azure Cloud Sect today."

The Disciples nearby quickly responded, "Yes, Elder!"

However, just as everyone was about to enter Clear Spring Valley, a burst of rapid and chaotic footsteps suddenly came from the mountain forests on both sides.

"Not good! An ambush!" Wen Xuanli's face changed drastically, his heart skipped a beat, and he fiercely pulled the reins of his Spirit Deer. His Golden Core Pressure erupted instantly, forming an invisible barrier that protected the transport team behind him.

His gaze was like lightning as he quickly looked toward the direction of the footsteps, his eyes full of vigilance and alarm.

Almost at the same moment the footsteps sounded, dozens of figures rushed out from the forests on both sides like ghosts, instantly appearing on the rocky beach and surrounding Wen Xuanli's team.

These Cultivators all had a dense Yao Race aura on them.

"Yao Race!" A flash of anger and disbelief crossed Wen Xuanli's eyes.

He clearly hadn't expected that so many Yao Race Cultivators would appear near the Azure Cloud Sect.

"You have a lot of nerve! To dare ambush the Xuandan Sect's transport team on Azure Cloud Sect territory—are you not afraid that my Azure Cloud Sect will mobilize the entire sect to wipe out your Yao Race?" Wen Xuanli shouted loudly.

Gou Feng gave a sinister smile, his eyes full of mockery: "Wen Xuanli, stop trying to scare me with the Azure Cloud Sect!"

"Today, I am determined to have this Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace! If you're smart, hand over the Pill Furnace obediently, and I might leave you with a whole corpse. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

As his words fell, the surrounding Yao Race Cultivators gripped their weapons tightly. Their Demonic Qi surged as they glared like tigers at the Azure Cloud Sect Cultivators.

"Quick! Release the Warning Fireworks and call the Azure Cloud Sect for help!" Wen Xuanli made a prompt decision, shouting sternly to the Azure Cloud Sect Cultivators behind him.

He knew that the Yao Race was numerous and each was powerful. Relying solely on this escort team, even with a Golden Core Cultivator like himself presiding, it would be difficult to hold out for long. If they could wait until the Azure Cloud Sect's reinforcements arrived, they could completely turn the tide of battle and protect the Earth-Grade Low Grade Pill Furnace.