Chapter 127: Joining Forces (Third Update!)

Among the Four Great Sects on the Tianjiang Plain, apart from the existing grudges between the Nanxuan Sect and the Beixuan Sect, the cultivators of the other sects had not engaged in any overly intense conflicts while in the outside world.

Therefore, when the cultivators of the two sects came together, no unpleasant incidents occurred, especially under the current circumstances; if they were to fight amongst themselves, it would only give the Corpse Refining Sect an opportunity to exploit!

After Zhuge Qing and Han Liang discussed for a while, they finally decided to send out several disciples to search for the members of the Beixuan Sect outside; the more cultivators they had now, the better.

As the saying goes, a tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves. If they could also unite the Beixuan Sect, the number of people from the three sects in the Trial Ground would exceed two hundred. If more than two hundred Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators attacked simultaneously, such strength could not be underestimated. Even if Tie Lin had entered the Golden Core Stage, he would not dare to act recklessly.

As long as they held out until the trial ended and everyone escaped the Trial Ground, everything would become safe! Because according to the agreement of the Four Great Sects, once they were out of the Trial Ground, mutual slaughter was not allowed!

The disciples who went out to search for the Beixuan Sect cultivators returned in batches half a month later. They had informed the other party of the news that the two sects were gathering here. As for whether Nangong Ao would lead his people over, that would depend on his character!

However, according to Zhuge Qing's conjecture, even if Nangong Ao prided himself on his cultivation, he would absolutely not dare to confront Tie Lin head-on. The gap between the Foundation Establishment Stage and the Golden Core Stage was not small at all, unless Nangong Ao did not want to live anymore.

A few days later, Beixuan Sect cultivators arrived here one after another, but Nangong Ao was late to appear. During this time, Han Liang had been frowning tightly, cursing inwardly without stop:

"This Nangong Ao, what time is it, and he is still putting on such a foul air!"

But with Nangong Ao not appearing, no matter how he cursed, it was of no use at all.

At this moment, several dozen miles away from the small hill where Zhuge Qing and the others were located, on a flat piece of land, Nangong Ao and Ding Fu were discussing something with solemn expressions.

"Nangong Senior Brother, are we going to find Zhuge Qing or not?"

Seeing that Nangong Ao refused to speak, the purple-clad young woman felt somewhat anxious. She understood the principle that unity brings survival while separation brings death, but the Nangong Ao before her refused to submit to the Nanxuan Sect, which was why they had not gone to the small hill.

"Sigh!"

Letting out a deep sigh, Nangong Ao's brows were tightly furrowed, and his bright eyes were filled with unwillingness. Suddenly, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Forget it, let's prioritize protecting the remaining people of the Beixuan Sect first!"

"So you agree!"

Ding Fu's joy was evident in her expression. In her heart, she had actually wanted to go to the small hill where the Nanxuan Sect was located for a long time, but since Nangong Ao would not speak, it was not appropriate for her to go alone.

Two rays of light rose from the open ground and, with a flash, flew toward the small hill where Zhuge Qing and the others were located.

When Nangong Ao appeared before Zhuge Qing and Han Liang, Han Liang was the first to laugh and walk up to Nangong Ao.

"I say, Fellow Daoist Nangong, you have kept us waiting so long!"

Although Nangong Ao was very cold toward the people of the Nanxuan Sect, he was not like that toward Han Liang and the others; he likewise smiled lightly and exchanged a few polite words.

At this time, a graceful figure walked over and said to Nangong Ao with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, it is truly great that you could come!"

The person speaking was none other than Zhuge Qing. When he saw the smile on the young woman's face, Nangong Ao immediately felt a sense of repulsion in his heart; he believed this kind of smile was a form of contempt toward him! His expression changed slightly.

"Looking at it this way, this Four Sects Trial must have been won by your Nanxuan Sect!"

Without immediately mentioning the matter of Tie Lin, Nangong Ao changed the subject and brought up the outcome of this trial. After a quick thought, the young woman immediately understood his meaning.

The Four Great Sects stipulated that whichever sect had the most disciples emerge from the Trial Ground would enjoy thirty spiritual herbs contributed by the other sects. If the spiritual herbs were insufficient, they would be supplemented at a rate of ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones per herb!

He did not expect that at a time like this, Nangong Ao was still calculating this matter. However, in the Trial Ground right now, it was indeed only the Nanxuan Sect and the Corpse Refining Sect that had the most disciples remaining.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong can rest assured! I, in my capacity as the Young Sect Master of the Nanxuan Sect, guarantee to everyone that if the Nanxuan Sect wins this trial, we will absolutely not collect a single Spiritual Medicine from the Beixuan Sect or the Wuji Sect! Furthermore, we will distribute the Spiritual Medicine collected from the Corpse Refining Sect to the two sects!"

Once these words were spoken, the disciples of the two sects were immediately delighted, and even Han Liang's face showed joy. Zhuge Qing's actions dispelled the concerns in many people's hearts.

In this way, it made Nangong Ao appear somewhat petty.

"Good! With so many cultivators here as witnesses, I believe the Young Sect Master will not go back on her word! I now agree to join forces with you!"

Since his goal had been achieved, Nangong Ao no longer had any reservations. At this moment, Ding Fu, who was behind Nangong Ao, moved her red lips slightly and sent a voice transmission to him.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Ao's gaze turned toward where Zhang Nuo was. He saw a young cultivator in a green robe standing in the crowd, neither showing off nor revealing his presence, being extremely low-key. He secretly noted Zhang Nuo's appearance, but his face did not reveal any expression.

"Since Fellow Daoist Nangong has agreed to join forces, let us now discuss how to deal with Tie Lin!"

Han Liang suddenly spoke up. Nangong Ao and Zhuge Qing nodded simultaneously, and the three walked under a large tree to begin discussing how to deal with the Corpse Refining Sect.

At this time, Ding Fu walked up to Zhang Nuo, smiled slightly, and said:

"This Fellow Daoist, do you still remember me?"

"Of course I remember! Fellow Daoist Ding!"

Seeing the purple-clad young woman take the initiative to speak to him, Zhang Nuo could not refuse, so he likewise returned a smile and said.

"I wonder when you joined the Nanxuan Sect, Fellow Daoist!"

As if trying to strike up a conversation on purpose, Ding Fu asked casually. Zhang Nuo's heart stirred, and just as he was wondering how to answer, Chu Budong suddenly called out to him from afar. Taking this opportunity, Zhang Nuo exchanged a few polite words with the purple-clad young woman and turned to leave.

Ding Fu stood where she was, watching Zhang Nuo leave, but her heart became even more suspicious. When did the Nanxuan Sect produce such a person? She had originally had a chance to fish for some information, but at the critical moment, Zhang Nuo was called away.

"I say, Junior Brother, you must be careful of that woman in the future! I heard that quite a few male cultivators have been ruined at her hands!"

Fearing that Zhang Nuo would suffer a loss, Chu Budong immediately called him over as soon as he saw Ding Fu approaching.

"Many thanks, Senior Brother!"

Chu Budong had always been honest and kind, so Zhang Nuo generally believed what he said! Glancing at Ding Fu from the corner of his eye, he secretly became guarded against her in his heart.

The news of the three sects joining forces quickly reached Tie Lin's ears. He was so angry that he let out two strange cries and cursed Zhuge Qing for being cunning, actually uniting both the Wuji Sect and the Beixuan Sect.

Although he prided himself on being invincible in the Trial Ground with his Golden Core Stage cultivation, he did not dare to provoke them lightly. The combined forces of the three sects, excluding the cultivators he had killed, numbered over two hundred. In contrast, the Corpse Refining Sect now had fewer than one hundred cultivators left.

With such a lopsided contrast, even with him, a Golden Core Stage cultivator, it was impossible to turn the tide! Seeing a good show ruined by Zhuge Qing, how could Tie Lin not be angry?

If this stalemate continued, once the time for the trial was up, all his plans would vanish into thin air, and the significance of him forming his Golden Core in the Trial Ground would not be as important.

Leng Xinghun's original goal was to have Tie Lin kill all the elite disciples of the other three sects in the Trial Ground, leaving them with no successors. That was why he had come up with this method.

"Zhuge Qing, don't let me catch you! Otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead!"

Tie Lin roared in anger, and the few Corpse Refining Sect cultivators beside him were all too scared to even breathe loudly. Only Gu Yu could step forward and speak a few words to him.

"Senior Brother, why not do this: we will first send people to probe their strength. If there is an opportunity, we will charge over and wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

"That is all we can do! I will leave this matter to you to handle!"

Hearing Gu Yu's words, Tie Lin let out a heavy sigh and said with extreme helplessness. Gu Yu lowered his head, his face completely hidden under his black robe, a cold sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth as he turned to carry out the task.

A few days later, many refined corpses appeared near the small hill where Zhuge Qing and the others were located. These refined corpses watched them from afar but did not move forward.

At the same time, the cultivators of the three sects on the small hill also discovered these refined corpses. At first, everyone prepared for battle, but later they discovered that these refined corpses were merely scouting them and had no intention of attacking.

"It seems Tie Lin has made a move!"

Zhuge Qing rested her chin in one hand, speaking as she pondered.

"Hmph! If that fellow Tie Lin dares to charge up here, I, Han Liang, will be the first to finish him off!"

Dozens of cultivators from the Wuji Sect had been killed by Tie Lin, a matter that Han Liang had been brooding over ever since.

"Fellow Daoist Han, do not be impulsive. I believe you all know what Tie Lin's cultivation level is like. The only plan for now is for the five of us to join forces to deal with Tie Lin together, and then have the cultivators from the three major sects deal with the remaining cultivators of the Corpse Refining Sect. That way, we might actually have a chance of winning!"

Seeing Han Liang so impulsive, Zhuge Qing immediately analyzed the situation.

"Five people? Who are the other two?"

Nangong Ao looked at the young girl in surprise; he truly could not think of anyone else among them who could contend with Tie Lin!

"Ding Fu and Zhang Nuo!"

Once these two names were spoken, Han Liang and Nangong Ao exchanged a glance. They could understand Ding Fu, as with her unique Magic Treasure, she could indeed hold out for a while in front of Tie Lin, but who was this Zhang Nuo? How had they never heard of him before?