The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 867 - 477: Counterattack Begins (Part 2)

However, now is not the best time to consider this. She softly asked Tu Jin, "Is everything set up?"

He lightly nodded, "All done. It’s going to be fun." From the beginning, the only ones to step into the trap of the Mingshui Sect were Ning Xiaoxian and Qi Zai. After handling things according to Changtian’s request, Tu Jin, Jiu Mo, and the other Hidden Guards conveniently cleared out the nearby sentries. It’s always better to work with people you trust. If it weren’t for the fact that the opponents were numerous and they were short on manpower, she wouldn’t have wanted to bring the bandits along.

After scattering and settling the prisoners properly, she and Tu Jin leapt lightly onto a camphor tree covered in white snow. They were still a bit too far from Wenren Bo and Qing Ji, which was disadvantageous for a surprise attack. But if they went any closer, the tight defense might alert the enemy, which would be detrimental.

A countdown came through her earpiece from Changtian, "Ten, nine, eight... huh, someone is coming, to your left rear side."

Someone had intruded so close that even Changtian only just noticed? She was greatly alarmed and quickly turned her head, tightly clutching Tusk, on high alert and ready to deliver a lethal blow at any moment.

But she saw a person in snow-white robes standing quietly in the snow, in the shade of the camphor tree. That faint shade was naturally obvious to Ning Xiaoxian’s sharp eyes, yet she only glanced at this person once and couldn’t help but let out a breath of relief, her hand holding the weapon dropping as well, "It’s you?"

This person looked expressionless, but his shimmering eyes clearly conveyed a strong sense of humor, making her believe he was indeed smiling. In the entire world, she had only seen one person’s eyes expressively spirited as such.

The Hall Master of Qianjin Hall, Gongshu Zhao.

Gongshu Zhao glanced at her and was about to speak, but upon seeing Tu Jin beside her, his expression shifted slightly.

Tu Jin’s reaction surprised her as well. He stepped forward, blocking Ning Xiaoxian behind him, his eyes showing a fierce glint. Tu Jin, who was usually calm and composed, with deep Dao cultivation, rarely became so tense, but Ning Xiaoxian soon understood why, for he called out in a low voice, "Yin Jiu You!"

The person in front was evidently Gongshu Zhao, why did Tu Jin shout the name Yin Jiu You? Her heart tightened, but before she could react, a loud noise erupted two hundred meters ahead. Actually, it was three successive booms that rocked the entire cliff!

Although Changtian’s countdown was interrupted, the preset mechanisms continued to operate. Her plan had long been laid out, and now it was past the point of no return. Everyone lying in ambush was awaiting her signal to catch the opposition off guard.

Attack or not? Yet with Gongshu Zhao’s sudden appearance and identity reveal by Tu Jin, should she proceed according to the original plan? What’s his relationship with the people on the cliff, is he helping them turn the tables on her?

At this critical moment, even she, who was always decisive, hesitated slightly.

Fortunately, Gongshu Zhao seemed able to see through her thoughts, speaking up, "I am Gongshu Zhao, not Yin Jiu You. I am on your side. We can talk after the fight." The undeniable conviction in his voice was persuasive.

Many eyes were waiting for her signal. Once the current chaos subsided, what advantage would they have left? She cast a cold glance at the person in front of her, bit her lip slightly, and threw a small arrow bamboo into the air. It flew up to twenty meters away, emitting a sharp whistling sound audible within a three-mile radius, followed by an explosion of red smoke.

The attack begins!

Almost simultaneously with the arrow bamboo’s explosion, over twenty shadows emerged from all directions charging towards the cliff. In terms of speed, Qi Zai naturally led from the front, with Ning Xiaoxian close behind. Tu Jin could only see her figure darting away like a wisp of smoke, and in an instant, she was thirty meters ahead.

Recalling back in the secret realm, her speed then was far inferior to his, but things had changed. Her cultivation had improved by leaps and bounds, making Tu Jin shake his head involuntarily. The anxiously wing-flapping Jiu Mo on his shoulder urged, "Faster!"

When had his tasks ever required being hurried by some woman? Tu Jin glared at her, causing Jiu Mo’s feathers to stand on end, only for her to quickly calm down, "Hurry, my hands are itching for a fight!" Her penchant for violence was already notable, and having been frustrated recently, leaving Ba Snake Mountain Range had provided few opportunities to vent her anger, prompting her eagerness now.

Tu Jin raced forward in silence, thinking to himself how violent and unruly this woman was, akin to an irritable rouge horse.

Gongshu Zhao, who still stood in place, observed the commotion in the distance and chuckled, "This woman is indeed extraordinary, to have added to my trick tool in such a manner."

The cliff, nearly a hundred meters high, protruded outward like a giant wolf’s maw, looking ferocious. Yet now, it was shrouded in billowing smoke. Countless tons of boulders and debris cascaded down with tremendous force, even three hundred meters away, Gongshu Zhao could feel the ground shivering beneath his feet.

More terrifyingly, in this elevated terrain with deep snow and steep slopes, such violent explosions — or even a mere cough — could trigger the most terrifying natural phenomenon: an avalanche!

So, as soon as the massive boulders and debris hit the ground, the shockwave began dispersing in all directions, followed by another roaring sound. Initially, it was but the soft hiss of snow slipping over the ground, which quickly escalated into a deafening roar that seemed to shake the heavens and earth. Thousands of tons of snow rushed down the mountainside like a breached dam, galloping like wild horses, devouring everything in its path. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket, monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)