Ascended Without Me: Cultivating with a Genius Son | Chapter 72 | A Chaotic Melee | Novela.app

Li Lin, Ji Rufeng, and Yu Ming simultaneously retracted their flying swords, their gazes cold as they looked down at the fallen cultivator. A few figures from the distance quickly arrived on the scene. They were a group from the Wu Ling Sect: two in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, two in the middle stage, and one in the early stage. One of the cultivators stepped forward to examine the man on the ground. His expression darkened instantly. He looked up, glaring icily at Li Lin’s group. "Fellow Daoists, your strikes were so ruthless. Do you truly think our Wu Ling Sect is so easily bullied?" Yun Mingxuan stepped forward, his voice equally cold. "I think it is your Wu Ling Sect that believes it can trample over the Yun Jin Sect! Everyone heard what was said just now. It is rare to see such scum in the cultivation world!" "Even so, you shouldn't have resorted to killing!" another Wu Ling Sect cultivator barked. "Hmph. He dared to insult my mother and my niece. Death is too good for him!" Li Lin said grimly. At this, the members of the Wu Ling Sect cast complicated looks at Li Xue. So, this woman was this man’s mother? Chu Peng’s words had indeed been excessive. However, they couldn't simply swallow the insult of having a fellow disciple struck down right before their eyes. Moreover, they had business with the things hidden in that forest; they had to get rid of these people first. "I am Lin Feng of the Wu Ling Sect. Might I ask for your names?" the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who had spoken first asked. "Yun Mingxuan of the Yun Jin Sect," Yun Mingxuan replied expressionlessly. Lin Feng felt a jolt of surprise. Everyone knew the Yun surname belonged to the Sect Leader’s lineage within the Yun Jin Sect. Furthermore, anyone belonging to the 'Ming' generation was bound to be a core disciple. It seemed these people from the Yun Jin Sect had significant backgrounds. He rapidly calculated how to handle the situation properly. "Senior Brother Lin, why waste your breath on them? They dared to heavily injure Junior Brother Chu! We are stronger than them—why not just wipe them out?" a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Wu Ling Sect shouted. Lin Feng frowned, displeased by Wang Junhou’s outburst. If only it were that easy to "wipe them out." Seeing Lin Feng hesitate, Wang Junhou grew frustrated. He glanced at the other late-stage cultivator, Yu Bin, then turned back to Li Lin. "So what if Junior Brother Chu said those things? You’re the only late-stage cultivator here. Do you really think you can defeat all of us?" As he spoke, he summoned his flying sword. The corners of Li Lin’s group’s mouths curled upward. They were only afraid the other side *wouldn't* strike; this suited them perfectly. Yu Ming stepped forward, her flying sword whistling out to meet Wang Junhou’s. She had no desire to waste any more words. Seeing the battle begin, Li Xue and the others picked their targets. Before engaging, Li Xue ordered the Qi Condensation disciples of the Yun Jin Sect to retreat to the perimeter to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Her gaze locked onto another middle-stage cultivator, Dongfang Jing. She summoned her Five Elements Flying Shuttles, deploying the Five Elements Illusion-Kill Array to shroud him completely. Simultaneously, Ji Rufeng summoned the Purple Oriole, charging straight toward the other late-stage cultivator, Yu Bin. Yun Mingxuan naturally moved to intercept the early-stage cultivator named Lin Hao. Li Lin summoned the Purple Sun Cauldron, performing several hand seals that caused the cauldron to expand instantly. Lin Feng’s face paled at the sight of the Purple Sun Cauldron. He knew he wouldn't be gaining any advantage here. Dealing with an alchemist was the biggest headache; if an alchemist decided to detonate their medicinal pills, one would lose a layer of skin even if they survived. Li Xue had finally met a worthy opponent today. Once her Five Elements Flying Shuttles locked onto her target, the Illusion-Kill Array activated. However, her opponent possessed an endless stream of treasures, managing to block every elemental attack she threw. Li Xue’s mind raced. *You want to play that way?* she thought. *Let’s see if this old lady can’t bury you in talismans!* Controlling the Five Elements Flying Shuttles with her divine sense, Li Xue lashed out with the Sky-Soaring Rope to bind her opponent. Then, she pulled five talismans from her storage bag and hurled them into the Illusion-Kill Array to bolster the shuttles' power. Dongfang Jing’s eyes widened when he saw Li Xue throwing talismans. He reached into his own storage bag, pulling out a thick stack. He slapped several onto himself for protection while hurling the rest back at her. With a thought, Li Xue activated the Wood Spirit Bell to protect her body. She quickly slapped a few defensive talismans onto herself as well before throwing another handful forward. A series of thunderous booms and crackling explosions erupted. Dust and smoke filled the air, the shockwaves forcing the cultivators in the surrounding melee to scramble away. Li Xue had retreated the moment she threw the talismans, and Dongfang Jing was just as fast. Once the sound of the explosions faded, the ground before them was unrecognizable. "Mother, are you alright?" Li Lin rushed to Li Xue’s side, checking her for injuries. "I'm fine! Damn it... he wants to compete with me in talismans? I'll crush him to death!" Li Xue was fuming. She was covered in dust, her clothes a mess. Li Lin supported her, his mouth twitching slightly. It seemed his mother was truly about to go on a rampage.