Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1666: Chapter 1302: A Chance Encounter

“What a pity, we still let some escape.” Xiaoqing looked at the two Earth Immortals whose Dantian and Sea of Consciousness were sealed, and spoke with a tone full of regret.

Originally, he intended to capture them alive, then control them to infiltrate Xuanbai Mountain, and make a move internally. This would have greatly reduced the Li family’s casualties in taking Xuanbai Mountain.

But now many Human Immortals and Individual Immortals have escaped, and they will certainly return to the Sect immediately to report the ambush, informing almost all their fellow members of the predicament.

Controlling the two Earth Immortals at this time to have them sneak into Xuanbai Mountain seems unlikely.

Everyone felt quite regretful, having missed a great opportunity to reduce casualties. Now, to break through Xuanbai Mountain, they have to go in with hard combat.

“Should we spare their lives?” Li Chengshuo glanced at the two Earth Immortals who looked like they’ve lost hope, and asked.

Upon hearing this, a gleam flashed in Xiaoqing’s eyes, and he said, “Their lives still have some value, let’s keep them for now.”

When they heard this, the two only grew more uneasy instead of feeling relieved. This certainly couldn’t be good news!

Unfortunately, in their current condition, they couldn’t even commit suicide if they wanted to.

“Rest a few days, wait until the tribe members recover, then head to Xuanbai Mountain!”

However, among those disciples who escaped the battlefield, a large portion did not return to the Sect because they believed the Li family would not let it go. There would inevitably be another great battle, and their own Sect might well be defeated!

Obviously Xuanbai Mountain’s strength appeared stronger and held geographic advantage, but for some reason, that’s just what they felt.

Given that, why would they return to the place of death after narrowly escaping from despair?

Those few disciples who returned to Xuanbai Mountain brought back news that shocked the Sect Leader and the Elders.

As for why the disciples guarding the ancestral hall didn’t immediately report such a huge change, it was temporarily overlooked by everyone.

“How could this be! Wasn’t the invading force only one Earth Immortal? The Sect sent so many people, far exceeding the opposing strength, how could we lose so badly!” An Elder questioned continuously.

At this time, they recounted the entire war process.

“Great! Just great! To deal with us, they started laying plans early, just to lure us into the trap!”

All the Elders were gritting their teeth and burning with anger. If any Li family cultivators stood before them now, they would probably be torn to pieces.

The Sect Leader felt a bit of regret; if he had sent people to explore carefully at the beginning, he might have discovered the Li family’s schemes, preventing such terrible casualties in the Sect.

Three Earth Immortals, over a hundred Human Immortals, not to mention the thousands of disciples of various tiers — this force accounted for forty percent of Xuanbai Mountain!

Yet just one battle wiped them all out!

Although the Sect’s strength still exceeded the opponent now, it wasn’t by much.

And when the opponent comes knocking, how should they respond when the war breaks out?

The Sect Leader raised this question, hoping to get a satisfactory answer from the Elders.

“What else can we do? Certainly fight them to show the might of Xuanbai Mountain!”

“Exactly! The Sect’s strength is still greater than theirs, and as defenders, our Mountain Protection Array will definitely cause them significant casualties.”

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All the Elders maintained a highly confident attitude, not thinking at all about losing the upcoming battle.

To this, the Sect Leader sighed helplessly. He also hoped for such an outcome but felt a vague uneasiness warning him not to underestimate the opponent.

“Inform all disciples to prepare for battle at any moment!”

Though they had various advantages, that wasn’t a reason or excuse for complacency.

Even a lion uses all its strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone the fierce tiger they were about to face!

Although the Elders felt the Sect Leader was exaggerating, seeing his signs of anger, they quickly nodded in agreement.

But they waited and waited, over a month passed, and no one came attacking.

Gradually, the disciples who were already full of complaints and grievances started slacking, coping carelessly.

All of Xuanbai Mountain, up and down, the tens of thousands of cultivators forgot about the potential danger, returning to their usual state.

Meanwhile, what was the Li family doing? They had been actively preparing for battle from the start, though in order to conserve Spiritual Objects, many tribe members’ recovery was slower.

Until today, they finally fully recovered!

“In three days, the army advances, heading straight for Xuanbai Mountain! Do you have the confidence to seize it?” Xiaoqing shouted passionately.

“Yes!”

The tribesmen also grew excited, responding loudly.

Morale was high, spirits surged!

The two imprisoned Earth Immortals, even though they couldn’t see it, could feel that terrifying spirit.

“Sect… If it doesn’t face this with utmost vigilance, it might end up just like us!” one sighed repeatedly, full of worry and urgency in his tone.

The other showed little reaction, he couldn’t protect himself, let alone care about others.

Three days quickly passed.

All the Li family members boarded the Cloud Boat, overwhelming as they flew towards Xuanbai Mountain.