Chapter 128: Confrontation

When Nangong Ao heard Zhang Nuo's name, he immediately recalled the young cultivator wearing a green robe. In his impression, there was nothing different about him from an ordinary cultivator, with a cultivation base at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage! He was not very old, and as for his divine abilities, he had only heard Ding Fu say that he could easily slay an existence of the same rank.

Despite this, he still could not believe that Zhang Nuo could put up a fight against a Golden Core Cultivator!

"The two fellow Daoists need not doubt this person's ability. Do you still not trust me?"

Seeing that Nangong Ao and Han Liang were both somewhat skeptical, Zhuge Qing did not offer much explanation. Since the young girl had already spoken this way, Han Liang naturally would not press the question, and he nodded in agreement right then.

A few days later, a black streak of light suddenly appeared above the small hill. The cultivators on the hill all looked up, only to see a black-robed man wrapped within a mass of black radiance, his face gloomy as he glared down at everyone below.

"It's Tie Lin!"

Immediately, some cultivators recognized the black-robed man in the sky. As soon as this exclamation left their lips, all the cultivators from the three major sects below brought out their Magic Treasures. Over two hundred people activating their Magic Treasures at once—what a spectacular scene that was.

In an instant, countless rays of light flickered, and the sounds of various Magic Treasures being activated rose one after another. Every person's face revealed an expression of facing a formidable enemy.

Zhuge Qing and Han Liang looked up at the sky. Through the black radiance, they saw Tie Lin, his entire body wrapped in the streak of light, looking down at them with a sinister grin.

"Do you think that just because the three major sects have joined forces, I have no way to deal with you?"

A burst of sinister laughter came down, carrying a powerful Spiritual Pressure that made the hearts of the cultivators on the small hill tremble slightly. It seemed that a Golden Core Cultivator was indeed different; just by relying on Spiritual Pressure, he could make people feel uneasy.

"Tie Lin! Your Corpse Refining Sect uses cultivators' corpses as Magic Treasures; that is already shameful enough. I didn't expect your conduct to be so insidious as well!"

Zhuge Qing gave a look of contempt and suddenly raised her voice, speaking loudly to the black-robed man in the sky. Her words immediately stirred a reaction from the cultivators of the three major sects present, and everyone pointed at the sky and cursed!

Tie Lin's intention in coming this time was to intimidate everyone, but he did not expect Zhuge Qing to use it to stir up the cultivators' anger instead. He was instantly enraged and let out a cold snort from his mouth!

"Hmph! The victor is king, the loser is a thief! Stop trying to be sharp-tongued with me! If you have the ability, come up and fight me!"

*Swish! * A silence fell over the small hill. The cultivators of the three major sects all focused their gazes on Nangong Ao, Han Liang, and Zhuge Qing. Facing a Golden Core Cultivator, no one dared to rush up easily.

As the young girl's delicate brows lifted slightly, her mind was racing. If they did not accept Tie Lin's challenge, the fighting spirit they had just ignited would immediately drop. But if they accepted, she feared that even with the combined strength of five people, they would be unable to repel Tie Lin, and if that were to happen, it would further weaken everyone's confidence.

A moment later, a charming smile suddenly appeared on the young girl's face. The smile was beautiful enough to topple cities, though in Tie Lin's eyes, the girl's smile was incomparably evil.

"Everyone, release your Magic Treasures together! Even a Golden Core Cultivator would never dare to take such a large number of Magic Treasures head-on!"

Zhuge Qing said loudly to everyone on the small hill. Her voice was naturally as pleasant as heavenly music, and as it reached the ears of the two hundred-plus cultivators, it was like a stimulant!

"Whoosh!"

Almost at the same time, the two hundred-plus cultivators erupted with wild roars that resounded through the sky. At the same time, hundreds of various Magic Treasures shot toward the sky together; the flickering light and the momentum were astonishing!

Tie Lin had not expected Zhuge Qing to pull such a move. His pupils shrank abruptly as he saw over a hundred Magic Treasures whistling toward him. Even with his self-proclaimed formidable cultivation, he absolutely dared not take them head-on!

"Shameless!"

After cursing loudly, Tie Lin was so angry that he gnashed his teeth until they made a 'clattering' sound. He glared hatefully at Zhuge Qing, and with no other choice, he steered his streak of light and fled into the distance!

Seeing that everyone's momentum had forced Tie Lin to retreat, Zhuge Qing's heart was finally set at ease. Thunderous cheers erupted on the small hill. However, the young girl understood very well that Tie Lin had only just stepped into the Golden Core stage, and his cultivation was not yet stable; he would naturally feel the strain from forcibly taking on so many people's attacks. If it had been a Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator, he might have truly put up a fight!

"Two fellow Daoists, please inform your respective sect mates and have everyone prepare for battle in the near future. Tie Lin will certainly not leave just like this!"

Turning her head, Zhuge Qing said to Nangong Ao and Han Liang. The two nodded simultaneously; they naturally understood this point as well.

Having forced Tie Lin to retreat for the first time, all the cultivators were exceptionally excited, talking about what had just happened in groups of three or five. Zhang Nuo was alone, leaning against a large tree, his eyes slightly narrowed as he wondered what he was thinking about.

At this moment, Zhuge Qing walked up to him.

"Brother Zhang, what are you thinking about?"

"Oh! Nothing in particular!"

Hearing the young girl's soft call, Zhang Nuo hurriedly raised his head and saw Zhuge Qing walking toward him with a faint smile.

"There is one thing I still need Brother Zhang's help with!"

"Young Sect Master, please feel free to give your orders!"

With so many people present, Zhang Nuo did not dare to call the young girl 'Qing'er' anymore.

"If the people from the Corpse Refining Sect come to attack with their full strength, I hope Brother Zhang can join forces with the four of us to confront Tie Lin together!"

Hearing this, Zhang Nuo frowned. He had wanted to refuse the young girl's request, but seeing her sincere expression, he dismissed the thought.

However, he knew his own strength well. If he were dealing with a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator, he might be able to hold his own for a bit, but facing a Golden Core Cultivator, he had no confidence at all. Especially after having just witnessed Tie Lin's might.

The opponent hadn't even brought out his Corpse Refining yet; just by his cultivation alone, he had already made him feel his heart tremble.

"I will certainly give it my all!"

"Good! Since Brother Zhang has agreed, let the five of us discuss a strategy together!"

The young girl's face lit up with joy, and she turned to walk toward Han Liang and the others first. Zhang Nuo had no choice but to follow behind her. Seeing Zhuge Qing bring Zhang Nuo over, Han Liang and Nangong Ao both looked at the young man before them with surprise.

A green robe, with a cultivation base of only Foundation Establishment Early Stage! It was truly unimaginable what kind of means he had to contend with a Golden Core Cultivator! But since he was recommended by Zhuge Qing, he must surely have some extraordinary qualities.

The five of them sat together, discussing how to resist Tie Lin, while the other cultivators were either meditating or patrolling! They were waiting at every moment for the arrival of the Corpse Refining Sect! A bloody battle was right before their eyes!

Three days later, a group of black-robed people appeared around the small hill, numbering eighty or ninety in total.

Zhuge Qing looked out, and a faint worry appeared on her face! It seemed that this time, Tie Lin was determined to kill all the disciples of the three major sects, having gathered all the Corpse Refining Sect cultivators in the Trial Ground to this place.

At this moment, a black streak of light appeared in the sky ahead. Within the light, Tie Lin looked down at the people on the hill with a ferocious expression. Following his order, the Corpse Refining Sect disciples around the hill immediately released their Corpse Refining, and each strange Corpse Refining let out a roar.

Zhuge Qing's delicate brows furrowed tightly, and she likewise ordered the cultivators of the three major sects to prepare to meet the enemy! Gazing at Tie Lin in the sky, her heart was in her throat. This battle was of vital importance; whether the cultivators of the three major sects could leave the Trial Ground alive depended on this one move.

Suddenly, at this very moment, a blood-red Corpse Refining silently crawled out from the ground, and at the same time, its hands grabbed a cultivator standing on the edge of the crowd from behind.

Only a miserable scream of 'Ah' was heard; two Bone Spikes radiating a faint blue light had pierced through the chest of the cultivator held by the blood-red Corpse Refining!

"It's Gu Yu's Blood Corpse!"

When the cultivators of the three major sects turned to look, someone immediately called out the name of the Corpse Refining! At the same time, dozens of Magic Treasures flickered with radiance and flew toward the Blood Corpse.

After killing one person, the Blood Corpse did not linger; its figure flashed and it submerged back into the ground.

"Boom! Boom!"

Several explosive sounds came, and the ground where the Blood Corpse had originally appeared was blasted into a deep pit several zhang in diameter by the numerous Magic Treasures. However, it did not injure the Blood Corpse! After the smoke and dust cleared, there was nothing in the deep pit; the Corpse Refining had long since disappeared!

Han Liang stomped his foot in hatred. The cultivator who had just been killed was a disciple of the Wuji Sect. Because the Blood Corpse had appeared too quickly, he had almost no time to react at all.

"Kill them for me!"

Above the sky, Tie Lin's voice, filled with killing intent, suddenly rang out. In an instant, the Corpse Refining Sect cultivators around the small hill immediately drove their Corpse Refining and charged up frantically.

Seeing this, Zhuge Qing's expression immediately turned solemn. After a few instructions, the disciples of the three major sects also charged toward the people of the Corpse Refining Sect one after another.

Zhang Nuo, Han Liang, and the other three had not yet made a move; their gazes were fixed firmly on Tie Lin in the sky. As long as Tie Lin did not move, they would not move either. With over two hundred cultivators from the three great sects dealing with the dozens of cultivators from the Corpse Refining Sect, it should not be a problem!

In the blink of an eye, the people from the three great sects clashed with those from the Corpse Refining Sect. Magic Treasures flew about, refined corpses rampaged, and the sounds of battle cries and screams merged into one.

Tie Lin looked down at the battle below, his face devoid of any expression; he seemed to be observing something! Likewise, Zhuge Qing also opened her Divine Sense wide, sensing the changes on the battlefield.

A moment later, Tie Lin in mid-air suddenly changed his expression. With a flash of black escape light, he charged toward a certain part of the battle. In the blink of an eye, the black radiance reached the center of the fray.

Tie Lin let out a clear roar, his hands wreathed in black Qi. With a few swings, over ten cultivators from the three great sects were struck down and perished.

Seeing this scene, murderous intent erupted in the young girl's eyes! She beckoned to the four people behind her, and the five of them steered their Dharma Treasures and charged toward where Tie Lin was!