121: Mountain and River Gathering Array

Sect Leader Yuan Wang promised that as long as he successfully Broke through to the Golden Core Stage, he would lead the entire Sect's forces to attack the Lin Family.

Only after receiving the promise did the Black-robed Man reveal a satisfied expression.

Sect Leader Yuan Wang was still pondering the Black-robed Man's identity. The location where he was injured was very close to the Gloomy Abyss. Could he be a demon from the Gloomy Abyss?

Yet, he behaved no differently from an ordinary Cultivator.

However, none of this mattered. If he could successfully form a Golden Core, the Black-robed Man's identity would no longer be that important.

The Black-robed Man thought to himself, "The Qi Luck Spirit Beast is hidden within the Lin Family. Once the Lin Family is conquered, this Qi Luck Spirit Beast will be mine."

The Black-robed Man's goal was not the thousand-year spiritual plant. Although the thousand-year spiritual plant was precious, it was not much to him. What was truly precious was the Qi Luck Spirit Beast hidden within the Lin Family.

He had already sensed that the Qi Luck Spirit Beast's last aura disappeared in Cloud Mist Mountain.

As for why the Qi Luck Spirit Beast's aura completely vanished after entering Cloud Mist Mountain, he had no idea.

Therefore, he did not dare to easily enter the Lin Family, fearing he would enter a den of tigers and wolves.

That's why he made such a deal with Sect Leader Yuan Wang of the Qinglan Sect.

...

At the foot of Cloud Mist Mountain.

The Lin Family's new protective Formation had been set up, connecting with the Cloud Sky Spirit Array to completely protect the entire Cloud Mist Mountain.

This was a new Second Stage Formation—the Mountain River Qi Gathering Formation—bought at a great price from Spirit Treasure Pavilion.

The true Mountain River Qi Gathering Formation belonged to a Fourth Stage Formation, and this was merely an incomplete version.

But even if it was an incomplete version, it could still protect the entire Cloud Mist Mountain Lin Family.

The true Mountain River Qi Gathering Formation possessed three effects: defense, attack, and spirit gathering.

This simplified version of the Formation only had defensive and offensive functions, but fortunately, its coverage area was large enough, encompassing the entire vast Cloud Mist Mountain.

At the same time, it could utilize the terrain of the mountains and rivers for defense and offense. Even a Golden Core True Person would not be able to break through this Formation in a short amount of time.

After Lin Yumo finished setting up this Formation, his heart felt much more at ease. Even if the Lin Family encountered crises like a beast tide attack or an attack from Qinglan Sect Cultivators again, they would be easily resolved.

After the Formation was completely set up, he suddenly saw plumes of dust rising in the distance, and faintly heard the roar of beasts.

"Could it be that the beast tide has appeared again?"

Lin Yumo focused his gaze and indeed, countless Yao Beasts appeared in the distance again.

"Beast tide incoming!"

Lin Yumo circulated his Spiritual Qi and shouted loudly. The Lin Family members began to spread the word.

Upon hearing this news, the Lin Family members all came to the foot of Cloud Mist Mountain.

Looking at the thousands of Yao Beasts before them, they all had a look full of Battle Intent.

Lin Yongmao also received the news and rushed to the foot of Cloud Mist Mountain with a group of Lin Family members.

At the center of the beast tide was a Third Stage Yao Beast. This Third Stage Yao Beast was exceptionally brave. Its huge ape roar could shatter metal and stone, and it could also command hundreds of beasts.

Its entire body was covered in iron scales, and lightning coiled around its body.

Lin Yongmao quickly recognized this Yao Beast; it was an Ironclad Thunder Ape.

However, this Ironclad Thunder Ape before him was much, much stronger than the three Ironclad Thunder Apes he had killed before. It was undoubtedly a Third Stage Yao Beast.

The Ironclad Thunder Ape possessed a powerful lightning Bloodline, making it a formidable existence even among Third Stage Yao Beasts.

Lin Yongmao was pensive. Could it be that his killing of the three young Ironclad Thunder Apes had been discovered by this adult Third Stage Ironclad Thunder Ape?

Lin Yuheng stood at the forefront of the Lin Family's ranks. He said solemnly, "Third Stage Yao Beasts already possess intelligence and can speak human words. Let's see if we can negotiate with it first?"

If they could persuade the beast tide to retreat, that would undoubtedly be the best outcome.

Lin Yuheng infused his Spiritual Qi into his voice and began to negotiate with the Ironclad Thunder Ape outside the Formation:

"Senior, our Lin Family has not offended you. We hope you can lead your subordinates away."

The Ironclad Thunder Ape spoke in human words, "My three children disappeared near your Cloud Mist Mountain. If you hand over my children, I will lead my subordinates to retreat."

"Your children?" Lin Yuheng was puzzled.

"We have never seen your children. Perhaps you've come to the wrong place!"

Lin Yongmao knew what was going on. He had killed the three Ironclad Thunder Ape cubs. The Ironclad Thunder Ape's aura outside Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff had been somewhat preserved, but once it entered Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff, it would completely dissipate.

This stemmed from the World Tree's innate ability, Spatial Barrier, which could block all perception and deduction of Qi activity.

"I don't believe it, unless you open the Formation and let me search thoroughly."

But how could that be possible?

Lin Yuheng said, "That's impossible. Our Lin Family is one of the Cultivation Families of Yang City. If Senior initiates a beast tide, then the other Sects and Family forces will unite to resist."

The Ironclad Thunder Ape's eyes were red, "So what? If you don't hand over my three children, your Lin Family will not have peace."

Lin Yuheng and the others' expressions changed. According to the Third Stage Yao Beast Ironclad Thunder Ape, their Lin Family had fallen into crisis again.

This was a beast tide personally led by a Third Stage Yao Beast, much more powerful than the last one.

Lin Yuheng could even see the Second Stage Late Stage Yao Beast, Rampage Thunder Lion, which he had seen in Yang City last time, among the Yao Beast group.

With his ability, he struggled even to deal with the Rampage Thunder Lion, let alone the Third Stage Early Stage Yao Beast Ironclad Thunder Ape.

The negotiations between the two sides were fruitless. The Ironclad Thunder Ape commanded its subordinate Yao Beasts to charge at the two Formations of Cloud Mist Mountain—the Cloud Sky Spirit Array and the Mountain River Qi Gathering Formation.

The Ironclad Thunder Ape appeared simple-minded, but in reality, it did not dare to take risks. It had not personally acted yet, but instead directed the Rampage Thunder Lion to be the vanguard.

The Ironclad Thunder Ape was confident it could conquer a Family without a single Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

"Engage the enemy!"

At Lin Yuheng's command, the Lin Family members quickly prepared. Their hands formed Spell seals, ready to cast Spells at any moment, and the Magical Artifacts in their hands glowed with Spiritual Qi.

Lin Yuheng did not personally act. He needed to preside over the operation of the Formation, especially manipulating the Formation Plate for defense.

As long as the Lin Family Cultivators stayed within the Formation and the Formation was not completely breached, they would not be in any danger.

The other Cultivators began to act, their moves all lethal.

Lin Yongmao was also among the crowd. He brought out the sword soul grass leaf Flying Sword.

Sword Shadow Division Light Art.

The leaf Flying Sword transformed into eight blades, piercing into the beast tide. Yao Beasts were constantly beheaded, or had their skulls and hearts pierced.

"Well done, Yongmao."

Seeing Lin Yongmao display Divine Might, the Lin Family Cultivators' morale also greatly increased.

Various Spells passed through the Formation's energy shield, attacking the raging Yao Beast tide outside.

In fact, most of the Yao Beasts were First Stage Yao Beasts. Although these First Stage Yao Beasts were numerous, their threat to the Formation was extremely limited.

Facing the Spell attacks, large numbers of First Stage Yao Beasts fell.