83: Cloud Screen Nine Heavens Array

Wang Bufan looked at the beast tide outside the Sect Protection Formation, feeling a bit numb.

He and several Inner Sect Disciples had returned through a secret passage of Qinglan Sect and had not directly engaged with these Yao Beasts.

Although Wang Bufan had already reached the Early Foundation Establishment Stage Realm, there were many second-order Yao Beasts in this beast tide.

Moreover, even without second-order Yao Beasts, so many first-order Yao Beasts could achieve the effect of “ants biting an elephant to death.”

The third-order Yao Beast, Barren Forest Wolf King, in the beast tide, happened to make eye contact with Wang Bufan, causing Wang Bufan's mind to tremble, his face to turn pale, his brain to feel as if struck by a giant hammer, and a sweet, metallic taste to fill his throat.

With just a single glance, Wang Bufan was defeated.

Is this… the power of a third-order Yao Beast?

This oppressive feeling made him almost unable to breathe.

If not for Qinglan Sect’s Sect Protection Formation being a third-order Formation, this group of Yao Beasts would have long since broken through the Formation under the leadership of the Barren Forest Wolf King.

Qinglan Sect’s third-order Sect Protection Formation is named the Cloud Screen Nine Heavens Formation, a composite Formation arranged by Qinglan Sect’s founding Ancestral Master.

The Cloud Screen Nine Heavens Formation is based on the Spiritual Vein mountains and terrain where Qinglan Sect is located, with the “Spiritual Eye Spring” as its Formation eye, leveraging the great power of natural cycles, giving it a sense of endless vitality.

Even if this Formation operates continuously, its consumption is not particularly large.

Although the beast tide was constantly impacting the Formation, the Cloud Screen Nine Heavens Formation had a dissipating effect, with most attacks being worn down by the cloud and Qi vortexes generated by the Formation.

The beast tide and Qinglan Sect Cultivators had been in a standoff.

Qinglan Sect Cultivators attacked the Yao Beasts outside the Formation from within, but once a Yao Beast was killed, more Yao Beasts would immediately fill its place.

After Wang Bufan’s expression returned to normal, he asked Yuan Wang, the Sect Master in front of him, “Revered Master, this beast tide is led by a third-order Yao Beast. Should we invite the Grand Elder to act?”

Yuan Wang shook his head: “The Grand Elder is the Sect’s foundation; he will not easily make a move.”

Yuan Wang sighed inwardly, only regretting that he was currently still at the Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection cultivation.

Once he became a Golden Core powerhouse, it would be a simple matter to use the third-order Formation to deal with the third-order Yao Beast, Barren Forest Wolf King.

He was still missing a breakthrough opportunity, an opportunity he had never found.

Yuan Wang instructed: “What we can do now is hold our ground. Relying on the Formation, none of our Qinglan Sect Disciples will be harmed.

Bufan, you lead a portion of Inner Sect Disciples and Core Disciples to kill as many Yao Beasts as possible while ensuring your own safety.”

Yuan Wang presided over the overall situation and simultaneously dispatched teams to proactively attack; this was currently the best way to resist the beast tide.

And as his Personal Disciple, now was also the time to establish Wang Bufan’s prestige.

He would use this wave of beast tide to significantly boost his reputation.

...

Cloud Mist Mountain Lin Family.

Council Hall.

Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing returned, bringing back a large amount of supplies.

Some of the core members of the Lin Family had gathered here.

Upon learning the news, his mother, Han Yuying, immediately informed Lin Yongmao, who also rushed here in a hurry.

The hall was filled with familiar faces:

Clan Chief Lin Yuheng, First Aunt Han Yuxiu, Second Uncle Lin Yumo, Young Aunt Lin Yulian, Mother Han Yuying...

At this moment, Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing were surrounded in the center, like stars holding up the moon.

After Lin Yongmao entered the hall, he also greeted everyone one by one.

After all, among those who entered the hall, his seniority was the lowest.

Clan Chief Lin Yuheng, with a smile, said: “Everyone present here is a Core Disciple of our Lin Family. Fourth Brother has brought us good news~

He brought back ten Foundation Establishment Pills from Yang City. As long as anyone here reaches the Qi Refinement Stage Great Perfection, they can exchange them with Family contribution points.”

“Ten Foundation Establishment Pills?!”

Ten Foundation Establishment Pills could even mean the potential birth of ten Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.

If the Lin Family had ten Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, then perhaps it could become a major power comparable to Qinglan Sect.

Lin Yulian’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and her gaze towards Lin Yucheng was full of brilliance: “Fourth Brother, is this true?”

Seeing that his younger sister didn't believe him, Lin Yucheng directly patted his Storage Pouch, and an exquisite jade box appeared in his hand. He handed the jade box over.

“Here~”

Lin Yulian took the jade box, opened it, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out.

Han Yuying playfully scolded: “Lin Yulian, hurry up and close it, lest the medicinal properties dissipate.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yulian quickly closed the jade box without disturbing its contents.

Lin Yongmao, seeing his young aunt’s joyful expression, said: “Young Aunt, I remember you are currently at Qi Refining Stage Level Ten, almost reaching the Great Perfection Realm, right?”

Lin Yulian nodded repeatedly.

Lin Yuheng said to his younger sister: “Good, since that’s the case, then you can take one Foundation Establishment Pill first!”

He then looked at Lin Jing: “Lin Jing, your contribution this time was also very significant, and you are also qualified to receive a Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Lin Jing was overjoyed; although he bore the Lin surname, he was a peripheral member of the Lin Family, and he never expected to receive such treatment now.

“Thank you, Clan Chief!”

Han Yuxiu interjected unseasonably: “Our Yongrong should also receive one. As his father, why didn’t you consider your own son?”

Before Lin Yuheng could speak, Lin Yumo spoke first: “Sister-in-law, Yongrong has already successfully established his Foundation.”

Han Yuxiu’s eyes widened: “How is that possible? As his mother, how could I not know?”

Seeing Lin Yuheng nod, she still couldn't quite believe it.

She had been paying too little attention to her own recently.

“Where is Yongrong now?” Han Yuxiu asked.

Lin Yuheng said: “Who knows where that boy went, his tracks are completely gone. Recently, that boy has always been mysterious, and his body has undergone great changes…”

Family scandals should not be aired, and he dared not continue speaking.

Something must have happened to Lin Yongrong.

As for Lin Yongrong’s whereabouts, he had sent many trusted aides to search, but there had been no news.

At that time, the Lin Family was suffering from the beast tide invasion. Only Lin Yumo and Lin Yongmao were outside the Formation. After they said they didn't know Lin Yongrong's whereabouts, there was no further information.

Lin Yongmao’s expression was calm, not showing the slightest emotional fluctuation from killing Lin Yongrong.

This was a compulsory course in the cultivation world; he could not have the slightest pity or guilt.

Han Yuxiu glanced at Lin Yongmao a few times, couldn't help but feel suspicious. She knew about some grievances between the two brothers, so could it be that Lin Yongmao had killed her son?

But upon closer thought, it was impossible. They had just said that her son Yongrong had already entered the ranks of Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators. How could he have been killed by Lin Yongmao?

Lin Yongmao, however, felt indifferent. What good would her suspicion do?

Now the Lin Family was basically united; internal conflicts had been resolved, and his grievances with his cousin Lin Yongrong had also disappeared with Lin Yongrong’s “disappearance.”