Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 122: Can't Have It All

When Wan Zhen saw a group of scattered cultivators rushing in, even though he was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, his scalp couldn't help but tingle. There were more than ten people in this group, too many!

He regretted it in his heart. He should have stayed obediently in the basement.

The basement was cramped and stuffy, and he could endure it, but Wan Yingying couldn't.

When it got dark, Wan Yingying couldn't hold it anymore and needed to go to the bathroom.

Wan Zhen could only peek outside through the mandarin duck mirror and found that there were no changes in the courtyard.

He couldn't help but feel lucky and brought Wan Yingying out of the basement.

Just as the two entered the room, the scattered cultivators rushed in and blocked them.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Wan Zhen quickly pulled his daughter behind him and shouted for the other party to leave.

But the other party rushed in even faster. In a state of shock and anger, Wan Zhen quickly activated the Thousand Leaf Shield.

The Thousand Leaf Shield was a defensive magic weapon he forged with mysterious iron and purple gold stone. Normally, it was like a thick armguard, but when activated, black leaf-like blades unfolded into a shield.

Before the large Thousand Leaf Shield could fully unfold, the spells triggered by the scattered cultivators had already arrived.

This group of scattered cultivators had killed countless people along the way, and each of them held several low-level talismans in their hands.

They were cunning, directly activating the talismans to attack when encountering someone. This move was very effective, easily killing their opponents every time they attacked.

After the scattered cultivators discovered Wan Zhen, without saying a word, they immediately activated their talismans again.

Flame bombs, ice arrows, golden sword lights, and heavy earth hammers, various low-level spells with colorful spiritual lights bombarded the Thousand Leaf Shield.

The Thousand Leaf Shield was a carefully refined magic weapon by Wan Zhen, a first-grade superior quality item. After years of refinement, it was extremely handy to use.

Wan Zhen watched as numerous spells rained down, feeling a tingling sensation in his heart. With his daughter behind him, there was nowhere to hide.

He could only grit his teeth and fully activate the Thousand Leaf Shield, forcefully resisting these spells.

The flames, cold lights, and sword lights fell on the Thousand Leaf Shield, all shattering and exploding.

Dozens of low-level spells were all firmly blocked by the Thousand Leaf Shield. However, the stray flames and lights shattered the furniture in the room.

For a while, debris flew everywhere, dust and smoke billowed, and the roof shook and trembled.

Wan Zhen felt bitter in his heart. Although the opponent's spells were all low-level, he couldn't withstand the continuous bombardment.

If his daughter wasn't by his side, he could still hold up the Thousand Leaf Shield and find an opportunity to forcefully break through.

Wan Zhen turned his head and looked at his daughter. Although Wan Yingying tightly bit her lip and her expression was somewhat nervous, she didn't show much panic.

Wan Zhen was very relieved. His daughter was intelligent and courageous, and she was also very talented in cultivation. She would definitely achieve something in the future.

But in front of them, they were afraid they wouldn't be able to pass this test!

The scattered cultivators on the opposite side, seeing that their first attack failed, didn't hesitate to activate their talismans again.

The speed at which the scattered cultivators activated their talismans varied, naturally dividing into waves of attacks.

Flames turned into flying missiles, ice cones shot like arrows, once again bombarding Wan Zhen.

Wan Zhen's cultivation level far surpassed the scattered cultivators, but at this moment, he could only passively endure the attacks while holding up the Thousand Leaf Shield.

Numerous low-level spells fell, although they couldn't break the Thousand Leaf Shield, a few flame bombs ignited the furniture in the room.

The flames blazed, and soon, flames spewed onto the roof.

It was very cold in Feima City, so a large amount of straw was placed in the interlayer under the tiles to keep warm.

With a flick of the flames, the roof quickly emitted thick smoke.

Wan Zhen was trapped in the house by the crowd, with nowhere to run, and the house was on fire and filled with smoke.

He could endure it for a short time, but Wan Yingying couldn't stand the smoke and heat.

There was nowhere to escape, and they couldn't win the battle. Wan Zhen couldn't help but feel a sense of despair. Were they going to die here?!

The scattered cultivators outside were excited. The leader of the scattered cultivators shouted, "This guy can't escape. Everyone, put in more effort and kill him!"

Just as Wan Zhen was about to go out and fight to the death, he saw several cold glimmers flying in from outside the wall in a strange arc.

The scattered cultivators couldn't see the dazzling cold glimmers, but they could hear the piercing whistling sound they brought.

Many scattered cultivators were shocked, some dodged to the side, some used their wooden shields to block themselves.

The scattered cultivators reacted quickly, but the icy rays were even faster.

Before the scattered cultivators could react, the icy rays had already swiftly and accurately pierced through their heads, bursting into blossoms of blood.

The bodies of the eight scattered cultivators shook violently, and all their movements and expressions were instantly halted.

They staggered and fell to the ground, without any signs of life.

Wan Zhen, a ninth-level Qi Refining expert, could clearly see the crystal-clear ice cones piercing through the heads of the crowd, even in the deep night outside.

He couldn't help but be shocked. Who could have released such powerful and precise ice arrows, instantly eliminating all the scattered cultivators?

What's even more terrifying is that he didn't even see the cultivator who released the ice arrows. Could it be a Foundation Building cultivator?

Only a Foundation Building cultivator would have such power!

Facing a group of scattered cultivators, he could still fight desperately, but facing a Foundation Building cultivator, he and his daughter could only be at the mercy of the slaughter...

The more Wan Zhen thought about it, the more frightened he became. He stood still, not knowing what to do.

Gao Xian, outside the wall, saw Wan Zhen standing still and didn't know what was wrong with him. Was he injured or scared? Or was there something else wrong?

On the other hand, since he had already taken action to save someone, he had to show himself. At least let Wan Zhen know who the lifesaver was!

Gao Xian floated over the wall and into the courtyard, waving to Wan Zhen in the room, urging him to come out quickly.

Wan Zhen saw a person in the courtyard and his heart tightened.

Looking at the person in a black robe, with a layer of clear water-like light covering it, and a layer of clear light on his face, he couldn't see his appearance clearly.

But that calm and mysterious demeanor showed that he was extraordinary.

However, the person's gesture of waving seemed to have no ill intentions.

There was no time to think about it now. Wan Zhen hurriedly ran out of the room with Wan Yingying.

Wan Zhen was a smart person. Without waiting for Gao Xian to speak, he quickly bowed deeply and saluted, "Thank you, senior, for saving my daughter and me."

Gao Xian was a bit speechless. He had already warned Wan Zhen last night, but this person was still not careful and almost got killed by a group of scattered cultivators.

He actually didn't want to attract attention. If it was just Wan Zhen alone, he wouldn't want to get involved in this matter.

After all, there was still Wan Yingying.

Protecting the lives of young children was probably the bottom line for a normal person. Gao Xian couldn't bear to see the little girl in danger, so he took action to help them.

Now that Feima Town was in such chaos, Gao Xian didn't know how to arrange this father and daughter.

While he was hesitating, Wan Yingying stared at him with big eyes and tentatively called out, "Brother Gao Xian?"

Gao Xian was a little surprised. He was wearing the Shadowless Robe on the outside, with the Qinglian Crown emitting a faint light, and wearing the mysterious water robe, and carrying the Qinglian Sword.

Even Wan Zhen couldn't recognize him in this outfit, so how did this seven-year-old girl recognize him?

Wan Yingying was very clever. She just felt that this person looked a lot like Gao Xian, so she tentatively called out.

Although Gao Xian didn't react much, she sensed the subtle change in Gao Xian's emotions, which immediately confirmed Gao Xian's identity in her mind.

With a face full of joy, she said, "Brother Gao Xian, it's really you!"

Wan Zhen was puzzled and was about to reprimand his daughter for speaking nonsense.

But then he saw the bright light on the face of the expert in front of him recede, revealing Gao Xian's handsome and young face.

Wan Zhen stared at Gao Xian rudely, his face full of disbelief.

He really couldn't believe that the young alchemist who usually spoke politely and behaved courteously, a fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator, actually had such powerful spells!

"Fellow Daoist Wan, Yingying, I didn't intentionally conceal my identity," Gao Xian smiled at Wan Zhen and Wan Yingying. To be honest, he quite enjoyed Wan Zhen's shocked expression.

Showing off in front of others was such a pleasant thing. What was even more enjoyable than showing off in front of others was showing off in front of acquaintances.

Gao Xian was an ordinary person, and having his identity unexpectedly exposed made him feel a bit awkward. However, the feeling of showing off like this was too enjoyable.

He sighed in his heart, "Being low-key and showing off, it's really impossible to have both!"

Wan Zhen still found it hard to believe. He stammered and asked, "Fellow Daoist Gao, was it you who used the ice arrow just now?"

He knew it was impolite to ask like this, but he couldn't help but want to clarify.

Wan Yingying stared at Gao Xian with her big eyes, her little face filled with excitement. She has always liked this Gao Xian brother.

Today, in a critical moment, Gao Xian brother descended from the sky, leaving an indelible impression in her heart.

Although the little girl is clever, her thoughts are simple. Gao Xian brother saved her and her father, making him the best person in the world!

She was so excited that she didn't notice her father questioning Gao Xian while she looked at his shining eyes.

"It was actually the power of a special magical tool."

Gao Xian casually explained, then said, "Several Foundation Building cultivators from the Seven Killing Sect have arrived, and the Feima Gathering is in chaos. Fellow Daoist Wan should leave the Feima Gathering as soon as possible."

Wan Zhen was even more shocked. Foundation Building cultivators from the Seven Killing Sect were taking action!

If that's the case, there would be no safe place in the Feima Gathering. The underground cellar he dug could hide them for two or three days, but it wouldn't be feasible for a longer period of time.

He suddenly understood that the wooden fragment on the bedside was left by Gao Xian. He was excited and said to Gao Xian, "Fellow Daoist Gao warned me last night, but I didn't take it seriously. Alas, it's all my fault."

Gao Xian was speechless as well. This person seemed to understand things quite well, but he had no sense of order in his actions. If it weren't for him happening to be there, this father and daughter would have been in a miserable state.

Wan Zhen looked embarrassed and said to Gao Xian, "Fellow Daoist Gao, the Feima Gathering is in such chaos, I don't know where is safe."

Gao Xian thought for a moment and said, "Since Fellow Daoist has nowhere to go, come with me."

He had been observing this father and daughter for a few months, and at least Wan Zhen's identity was not a problem, and he seemed honest.

For the sake of Wan Yingying's face, he decided to help them to the end.

Upon hearing Gao Xian's words, Wan Zhen couldn't help but be overjoyed. He bowed and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

Wan Yingying also politely bowed and said in a sweet voice, "Thank you, Brother Gao Xian!"

"Fellow Daoist Wan, there's no need for such formality. We are all neighbors, helping each other is only natural."

Gao Xian returned a half bow politely. He also affectionately patted Wan Yingying's little head. Her serious appearance was especially cute.

"The Feima Gathering is too chaotic, we should leave quickly. Fellow Daoist Wan, please pack up whatever you need to as soon as possible."

"Yes, yes."

Wan Zhen shook his head repeatedly, "There's no need to worry about material possessions."

He had already put away some important items in the underground cellar, and the other furniture and belongings were not valuable, so there was no need to pack them.

Wan Yingying, who was standing by, said, "Brother Gao Xian, these people have spirit stones and talismans on them. I can help you collect them."

Gao Xian was a little surprised. How could Wan Yingying, who was so young, know about this?

Looking at Wan Yingying again, she didn't care about the gruesome corpses at all. Her search was skillful, as if she had done it many times before...

Wan Zhen also realized this and hurried over to help. "That's right, we shouldn't waste these things."

Gao Xian had actually wanted to search the bodies long ago, but he had just saved them and didn't want to appear disrespectful by searching the corpses.

Seeing how skilled Wan Zhen and his daughter were, he didn't have to hold back anymore.

The scattered cultivators didn't have much valuable things, just some spirit stones and talismans, and not even a few magical tools.

Wan Zhen and his daughter handed over the harvested items to Gao Xian, who accepted them without hesitation.

These things were not worth being polite about.

After dealing with these things, Gao Xian led Wan Zhen and his daughter westward.

The Feima Gathering was surrounded by mountains, with Qingxia Peak to the north and the Seven Killing Sect and the Red Flame Sect also to the north.

When Gao Xian and the others were choosing their location, they chose the westernmost part of the Feima Gathering.

So they didn't choose the south because the Yunyun Sect might come from that direction. If they really started fighting, neither the north nor the south would be safe.

Gao Xian had the Flower-Reflecting Spirit Mirror, which allowed him to detect other cultivators in advance regardless of obstacles.

Avoiding the living was easy, but it was difficult to avoid the corpses. Almost every road had corpses lying on it, in a pitiful state, with many of them stripped naked.

This scene also made Gao Xian feel a bit depressed. The dead may not have been good people, but such a bloody and cruel scene still made people feel uncomfortable.

Wan Zhen held Wan Yingying in his arms and followed behind Gao Xian carefully. Although he was usually talkative, he didn't feel like talking now. Although Wan Yingying was brave, she didn't dare to speak either.

Although she couldn't see clearly, she could roughly see the corpses around her, and the blood and death made her feel very oppressed.

At times like this, she would look at Gao Xian. Somehow, she always felt that Gao Xian seemed to be emitting a radiant light, and seeing Gao Xian made her feel very calm in her heart.

Gao Xian didn't pay attention to the little girl's gaze. He focused on leading the way, and the three of them had a smooth journey.

When they arrived at their destination, Gao Xian realized that the house had already collapsed. He didn't know if it was Zhu Qimang who pushed it down on her own, or if it was the scattered cultivators causing the destruction.

At this moment, the scattered cultivators were all converging towards the central area of Feima City, making the outskirts unusually quiet.

Seeing that there was no one around and no underground passage to take, Gao Xian led the Wan family father and daughter directly to a hillside.

Wan Yingying was curious and looked around, only to see a patch of bushes suddenly move aside, and Zhu Qimang and Zhou Yuling walked out from inside.

Wan Yingying was startled, but then she happily waved to Zhou Yuling, "Sister Yuling."

Although Zhou Yuling was puzzled, she still smiled and greeted Wan Yingying warmly.

Zhu Qimang glanced at the somewhat uneasy Wan family and Gao Xian explained, "They were attacked by the scattered cultivators and had nowhere to hide, so I brought them here for refuge."

Wan Zhen naturally recognized Zhu Qimang and knew how formidable she was. He nervously said, "Madam Zhu, we also have nowhere to go. Please take us in."

Zhu Qimang calmly said, "Since Ah Xian brought you here, there's no need to be polite."

Gao Xian also said, "Fellow Daoist Wan, Yingying, you two go in first."

As he spoke, he gave Zhou Yuling a signal, indicating for her to greet the father and daughter.

Zhou Yuling warmly welcomed the Wan family into the refuge. Originally, it was a natural rock crevice, but after excavation and transformation, it became a cave several zhang in diameter.

A small piece of bright light stone was embedded in the rock wall, emitting a soft and gentle light, illuminating the small cave quite brightly.

A small white triangular flag was inserted next to the entrance of the cave. Layers of clouds swirled and rippled on the flag, like a curtain covering the entrance.

Wan Zhen, who was proficient in refining tools, could tell that this artifact was used to conceal one's aura. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This cave was so hidden and had an artifact to conceal their aura, making it very safe to hide here.

Zhou Ye, who was sitting at the innermost part of the cave, greeted Wan Zhen with a smile.

Although the old man hadn't gone out, he knew that Gao Xian had brought the Wan family here. Even though the Wan family were outsiders, they still needed to be polite.

Both Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling were good at chatting, so in no time, Wan Zhen and Wan Yingying relaxed.

Outside, Gao Xian was observing the situation in Feima City with Zhu Qimang.

For safety reasons, Gao Xian activated the Invisible Robe technique to envelop Zhu Qimang.

Standing on the hillside, they could see various spells and flames shining in Feima City, illuminating the night sky. The flames soared into the sky, lighting up the night.

Zhu Qimang's face became solemn as she said, "Feima City is really finished!"

Gao Xian shook his head and said, "Li Shuanglin has already fled. It seems that even Yunyun Sect has given up on Feima City."

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a sense and looked up at the northern sky.

The September night sky was clear as a mirror, with brilliant starlight and a bright crescent moon.

Under the shining of the stars and moon, a black dot was moving at high speed.

Gao Xian used the Flower Mirror Spirit Mirror's long-range viewing mode to see clearly that the black dot was actually a black flying ship about seven or eight zhang long.

The black ship's sail was embroidered with seven crossed black swords, fluttering in the gusty wind, propelling the ship forward through the air.

A black-clothed man stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of the ship, his eyes faintly flashing with electric light, exuding a powerful and heavy aura. Behind this person stood a group of elite cultivators.

"Uh-oh, it's the Seven Kill Sect's flying ship!"

Gao Xian recognized the emblem of the Seven Kill Sect, and his face couldn't help but change.

As for the black-clothed man leading them, Gao Xian naturally didn't recognize him. But he could tell that the man's cultivation was much deeper than Li Shuanglin and Mu Yunxiu, at least several times stronger.

From this, he deduced that this person must be a late Foundation Building stage cultivator.

For the Seven Kill Sect to send such a powerful expert, it was clear that they were determined to take Feima City.

Zhu Qimang's vision was not as good as Gao Xian's, so she could only vaguely see a black dot. But she knew that Gao Xian's spells were superb and he wouldn't make a mistake.

The fact that the Seven Kill Sect even sent a flying ship meant that they were determined to take Feima City. She couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted.

For Liyun Sect, Feima City might not be important. But for her and Gao Xian, Feima City was their foundation.

If Feima City was taken by the Seven Kill Sect, what would they do?

(End of this chapter)