Chapter 135 Attacking the Mountain

Late at night, Wuliang Mountain was unusually dark, whereas it was usually brightly lit and bustling with activity at night.

Looking at the dark Wuliang Mountain in the distance, which resembled a ferocious and terrifying beast, Ma Yinglong, who was usually incredibly bold, couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Clan leader, the Xu family is on guard. If the two of us make a move, it probably won't end well."

He turned around and couldn't help but ask his family patriarch for his opinion.

"Foolish child, foolish child, the Xu family is doing this to warn outsiders that they are on guard. They are doing this on purpose to make outsiders hesitate. We have been dealing with them for decades. Don't think you can hide it from me."

Ma Yinglong scratched his nose with some embarrassment.

"Damn it, my grandson was almost fooled by them. What should we do next, clan leader?"

"Attack the mountain!"

When Ma Yinglong heard those two words, he almost thought the clan chief had made a mistake.

It's true that the two of them are Foundation Establishment cultivators, but to attack a well-defended formation with a cultivator of comparable strength to them is just a pipe dream.

Not to mention there's a second-tier mid-grade spiritual vein on the mountain to replenish spiritual energy, and the second-tier mid-grade formation on it doesn't need to worry about spiritual energy consumption, so it's impossible to succeed. If anything goes wrong, the two of them might even get trapped inside the formation.

"Clan leader, please think it over. The two of us definitely can't break through. Generally, to break through a large formation guarded by cultivators, you need at least three times the number of cultivators of the same level."

"There is currently one mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator and one early-Foundation Establishment cultivator on Wuliang Mountain. To break through, we would need at least three mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators and three early-Foundation Establishment cultivators. With only two of us, it's like an ant trying to shake a tree."

Faced with Ma Yinglong's objection, Ma Benxin revealed a smug smile and spoke.

"How could I not know? This is exactly what I planned. We don't need to risk our lives for the Li family. He told us to go, so we just need to make a show of it. What can we do if we are stopped by the formation?"

"High, high!"

Ma Yinglong couldn't help but smile, giving his clan leader a thumbs-up with utter admiration.

"Be quick-witted later, and retreat immediately if you encounter danger."

Ma Yinglong agreed without hesitation. Seeing that the boy was somewhat obedient, Ma Benxin nodded in satisfaction and continued speaking.

"Also, if any of us encounter danger, do not attempt to rescue us; just run away."

"Chieftain, this..."

Ma Yinglong couldn't help but want to refute, but Ma Benxin spoke sternly.

"obedient!"

"yes!"

……

On Wuliang Mountain, the Grand Elder and the Clan Chief were playing chess inside the formation's core.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a burst of fire erupted from one of the formations, and the clan leader, who was playing chess, changed his expression, his chess piece instantly shattering.

"As expected, there are enemies. Elder, maintain the formation first. Let's see who has the audacity to attack our Xu family's sacred mountain."

The two had already discussed it beforehand, and the First Elder immediately grabbed the array plate and channeled his spiritual power into it.

"Fellow clansmen, there is no need to worry. It's just that some ignorant and petty people are trying to destroy our Xu family's sacred mountain. Everyone should guard their gates and get some rest. I can handle it now."

Under the towering flames, almost everyone on Wuliang Mountain was awakened and couldn't help but look out of the mountain. At this moment, the familiar voice of the Great Elder rang out, and everyone felt relieved.

"Are there bad guys here?"

Xu Lingyou stared wide-eyed at her brother, who immediately patted his chest proudly.

"That's for sure. Someone is trying to interfere with Uncle Twenty-Three's breakthrough, but I think we..."

Before Xu Linghua could finish speaking, she heard a cold snort, and her father appeared behind her at some point.

"Go back. These are just minor incidents. Besides, didn't I say we shouldn't discuss your 23rd uncle's breakthrough? Who knows if someone with ulterior motives might overhear what you're saying?"

Xu Linghua was terrified of his father. The moment his father's gloomy eyes swept over him, he felt immense pressure and had no choice but to drag his sister back into the house.

"Husband, are you nervous?"

Wei Huan took out a spirit robe and draped it over him. He was startled and suddenly turned around. Only then did Wei Huan see that Xu Yuanzhen's hand was tightly gripping his Cangxuan sword.

"I'm reminded of some past events. In the red maple forest, I almost thought I would never see you again. I never expected that ten years have passed, but the scene from that day is still vivid in my mind."

Upon hearing this, Wei Huan's heart stirred, and she gently placed her forehead on his shoulder.

"It's all in the past now."

"Madam, we can't get through this. We are both cultivators. This kind of scene won't disappear until we die."

Wei Huan looked at her husband, this fearless man, who now looked terrified. She gently tightened her grip on Xu Yuanzhen's hand holding the sword.

"I'll stay with you, I'll stay with you."

From the mountaintop, one can more easily see the surrounding firelight.

Xu Fadong scanned the commotion at the foot of the mountain and heard shouts of battle. However, unlike the panic of others, his eyes remained calm as he peacefully entered a state of cultivation.

"Damn it, the Xu family's tortoise shell is incredibly sturdy."

Transparent Dao patterns formed a giant screen in the air, covering the entire Wuliang Mountain. The two members of the Ma family launched several attacks on it, but they had no effect at all. Moreover, the terrifying recoil force returned one after another. The two of them had already done their best to dodge it.

"Yinglong, let's hold back some of our strength, be wary of the Xu family's counterattack, and be prepared to retreat at any time."

Ma Yinglong quickly withdrew his strength. Just then, a dragon-like figure flew out from Wuliang Mountain, and at the same time, a huge sound like a resounding bell rang out.

"You sneaky scoundrels, how dare you set your sights on the Xu family! Die!"

"It's Xu Zhenqie. Yinglong, don't fight him. Just wander around the area."

Seeing Xu Zhenqie descending the mountain like a tiger, even the stronger Ma Benxin felt his scalp tingle and knew something was wrong.

"clang!"

The two attacks collided in mid-air for a moment, and Ma Benxin's expression changed. He even had a faint feeling that he could not control the magic weapon.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Xu Zhenqie's eyes flashing like lightning, and his fierce aura was even more awe-inspiring.

Ma Benxin was slightly inferior to Xu Zhenqie in strength, and he immediately sensed something was wrong the moment they started fighting.

"Damn it, how did you get so much stronger?"

Ma Benxin had fought Xu Zhenqie before. Although they were from the same generation as Xu Xuanting, after reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, he fought Xu Zhenqie many times and witnessed Xu Zhenqie grow from weak to strong.

But the gap had never been so large, completely crushing him. He stared in horror at Xu Zhenqie, whose aura was like a volcanic eruption, and almost bit his tongue off.

"Damn it, this guy is showing signs of a breakthrough."