Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

In the reverent gazes of many Qi Practitioners and mortal Internal Qi Realm practitioners, the Escape Light of the four Foundation-building cultivators swept once over the inside and outside of the Tonglanshan Mountain mine.

”Junior Martial Uncle, it is so.”

Li Mingda’s face showed a twinge of guilt as he said anxiously, ”Several months ago, Patriarch Kun Long took away last year’s production of copper ore, Gray Iron Stones, and Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine from the mining area. Us disciples, we dared not obstruct him.”

The two Zhou surnamed Foundation-building cultivators lowered their heads, glanced upward with the corners of their eyes, then looked away again.

”By what claim?”

Jiang Ding was very calm.

The Cultivation World respects strength above all. As for actions that go against the Sect’s laws, they surely exist, yet no one would remind a Golden Pill Monk that they have violated the Sect’s laws.

”Patriarch Kun Long had just ascended and required it for refining treasures.”

Li Mingda looked at him carefully and then hesitated before speaking, ”Junior Martial Uncle, it is only some petty wealth. Perhaps it would be better... to wait until after Your Excellency has advanced to Golden Pill before discussing this.”

”What Uncle Li says is true.”

Jiang Ding nodded in agreement.

”As long as you understand.”

Li Mingda sighed in relief.

”From now on, I will be presiding over this place.”

Jiang Ding’s words took a turn as he slowly said, ”Whatever happened before, happened. From now on, every bit of output from the mining area, even a single ingot of Spirit Copper, must have my approval before it can be transported out.”

”Did you both hear that clearly?”

Presiding over this place?

Li Mingda looked at him, astonished.

”Junior Martial Uncle, such trivial matters can be handled by your disciples. With your esteemed status, if there were any mishap…”

The shorter Zhou surnamed Foundation-building cultivator’s expression changed.

They had spent a great deal of Spirit Stones and favors to secure their positions here, and they needed the unspeakable kickbacks to compensate for it.

Once a high-ranking figure like a great Buddha was overhead, there would be no more benefits.

The mine would become a completely thankless job.

Swish!

A streak of Light Blue Sword Qi appeared, breaking his protective shield, causing him to spit blood in midair and collapse to the ground with eyes filled with terror, having no idea what had happened.

”You have been reassigned.”

Jiang Ding said calmly, ”I will write a personal letter to Acting Sect Leader Li Qingyun, requesting that you be transferred to the front line to do more valuable work for the Sect.”

”Junior Martial Uncle, I realize my mistake! Please, I beg your magnanimity…”

The shorter Foundation-building cultivator’s face was filled with abject terror as he struggled to get up and kowtowed profusely.

The chilling Sword Intent spread, causing his body to stiffen.

”Leave.”

Jiang Ding repeated the command.

The shorter Foundation-building cultivator trembled, not daring to linger any longer. He flew up into the air, retreating unsteadily into the distance.

”Does Sir have any further advice regarding my decision?”

Jiang Ding turned his gaze towards the taller Zhou surnamed Foundation-building cultivator and politely inquired.

”I shall strictly obey Junior Martial Uncle’s orders!”

The taller cultivator said solemnly.

Li Mingda also grew serious, no longer asking for the reasons.

”Then it shall be so.”

Jiang Ding’s demeanor returned to being friendly, ”From now on, Uncle Li and Sir will take care of the affairs of the mine. If the output of Gray Iron Stones and Poisonous Liquid Silver Mine exceeds expectations, there will be additional rewards.”

He had to establish his authority, or they wouldn’t heed his commands.

He was sure that if there was a next time, and Zhou Kunlong gave the word, they would still unhesitatingly send out all the minerals without even notifying him, let alone the underhanded rules or tributes that need to be addressed.

Mere words wouldn’t suffice; all the talking in the world would be useless.

”Understood.”

Li Mingda and the other solemnly responded.

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After the two left,

Jiang Ding took out a token inscribed with the character ’Lan’ and instantly took over the Formation Method here.

This was given to him by Zhou Sanyan during the transfer of the mining rights.

”Second-Order Top-Level Copper Knife Formation.”

Jiang Ding, with his Divine Consciousness scanned over it, and as a Third-Order Array Master, he quickly understood this formation completely. He took out several universal components to replace some parts, ensuring his absolute ownership of this formation.

Waving his hand, he placed Array Flags one by one, making slight modifications to the formation by adding a First Order mid-quality Dew Condensation Array that could block Divine Sense, carving out a forbidden zone with a radius of one kilometer at the center of the formation.

”That should do it.”

Jiang Ding muttered to himself, spending several days organizing and calculating the local earth veins and the Heavenly Earth Spiritual Qi, setting up Array Flags and transmission Formation instruments. He began to arrange the teleportation Formation with exceptional proficiency.

Before he knew it, more than half a month had passed, and the teleportation Formation was mostly complete. During this time, no one dared to disturb him.

”That spot, there has been another large-scale movement.”

Jiang Ding paused for a moment.

After sensing for a while, he continued to lay out the teleportation Formation methodically. Such situations had been common in the past month, as the battlefield for Golden Pill monks was vast, accompanied by high-frequency and rapid maneuvers.

”I wonder how the war with the Xuetu Hall is progressing?”

”You have the leisure to worry about that?”

Several days later.

Jiang Ding smiled.

”Turns out, it’s not about having leisure; it’s because they are headed towards me.”

Through the sensation of Sword Intent,

that spot gradually left the direction of Chu Country, flying towards Yue Country at the speed of a Golden Pill cultivator. As time passed, it became increasingly clear, heading straight for the Lanshan Copper Mine.

The final Array Flag was placed.

Hum!

The Formation Method made a humming sound, starting from where he sat cross-legged, lines of Array Patterns lit up, intricately interwoven, exceedingly complex, and carrying an obscure and distant sense of space.

”Teleportation Formation test successful.”

”Let’s see, the guest I’ve been waiting for so long.”

Jiang Ding stood up, his figure disappearing from sight.

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Chu Country.

Xueshishan Mountain.

This was one of the only two Third-tier Spiritual Veins in Chu Country, ranking just below the Third Level Mid Rank Spirit Vein of the Xuetu Hall’s sect entrance. It was also famous for producing a Spirit Mine known as Blood Soul Iron, a fundamental location for the Hua Xue Yu’s clan of the Xuetu Hall.

At this moment, chaos was everywhere, with broken grass, bloodstained peaks, and limbs and severed arms all around.

The Seven-colored Seal of the Qiyu Sect and the Wanshou Seal of the Demon Country were shining brightly on the mountaintop. The coming and going disciples of the Qiyu Sect and the generals of the Demon Country were all beaming with joy, their Storage Bags almost too full to carry.

”King, congratulations are in order for us!”

Cultivator Baimei laughed heartily, saying cheerfully, ”In this match of skills, we broke the Formation Method of Xueshishan Mountain and heavily injured Patriarch Hua Xue, all thanks to the King’s efforts.”

”This Third Stage Lower Quality Spiritual Vein and the spoils of this battle, 70 percent of the share is presented to the King.”

”In addition, this Nine Orifices Condensing Gold Core, please accept it, King.”

He handed over a Jade Box.

”Brother Li is indeed a man of his word.”

The Chiyan Fox King took the Jade Box, a flash of joy in his eyes, and put it away.

”It’s just a trifle, not worth mentioning.”

Cultivator Baimei smiled slightly. ”Once we break through the gates of the Xuetu Hall, our two families will jointly divide Chu Country, and seize all the profound inheritance brought by the Xuetu Hall from the Northern Plains Cultivation World. Who knows, our Cultivation Base might take another step forward.”

A fervent look appeared in his eyes.

Lacking an inheritance was a pain the Qiyu Sect had felt since its establishment, with no teachings related to the Nascent Soul, the path to cultivation ended abruptly at the peak of the Golden Pill.

”Of course.”

The Chiyan Fox King’s phoenix eyes shone brightly, casually saying, ”How are the injuries of the two Brother Zhou from your sect? My Demon Country also has Elixirs and marvelous medicines, why not let me take a look?”

”It’s but a minor injury, no need for the King to concern herself,”

Cultivator Baimei laughed heartily.

He failed to notice, however, that behind the enchanting woman, three fluffy bright red tails swayed left and right, attractive and captivating, an invisible Divine Soul power accompanying the Fox Tribe’s innate Divine abilities, spreading out.