Chapter 1172 Courageous
A squad composed entirely of Foundation Establishment realm cultivators would naturally not be without precautions.
The reason they hadn't immediately killed the captives from the Barbarian tribes was partly for the good price they could fetch, and partly to serve as bait.
Barbarian tribesmen rarely abandoned their companions.
If they could seize this opportunity to capture more Foundation Establishment realm cultivators, not only would they have enough to breakthrough pills, but these individuals themselves might become favored figures around the Core Formation realm experts.
It was rumored that the Core Formation realm expert leading this expedition was the former City Lord of Demon Bone City. Although the spiritual脉s of Demon Bone City had been sealed for many years, the City Lord's resources must have been more abundant than those of other places.
More importantly, Demon Bone City had vanished.
The City Lord was now merely a Commander of the Light Perception, and he would undoubtedly be in great need of manpower.
Hou Qingzhu hadn't expected to fall into their trap.
Seeing the situation, Fang Yuanyuan immediately realized that not only would saving people be impossible, but they themselves might be captured.
"You guys go first, I'll hold them off."
Although Fang Yuanyuan was only at the third level of Foundation Establishment, she had made thorough preparations for this mission.
Fang Yuanyuan directly consumed a Spirit Burst Pill, and her spiritual energy surged instantly.
She immediately broke through to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.
The Spirit Burst Pill was not among the pills prepared by Chen Yang for them; Fang Yuanyuan had obtained it during combat.
While it could temporarily boost one's spiritual energy, such pills severely damaged one's foundation. The stronger the foundation, the more potent the spiritual energy unleashed, but conversely, the damage to the foundation would be irreversible.
Upon witnessing this, Hou Qingzhu exclaimed in shock, "Sister Fang!"
Taking various pills clearly indicated she had no intention of leaving.
"Zhuo Zehan and Wu Hanyu, what are you two waiting for? Hurry and take her away!"
As Fang Yuanyuan spoke, the Foundation Establishment realm cultivators from Yaodu Prefecture charged forward.
Two cultivators at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment directly attacked.
The other Foundation Establishment realm cultivators spread out, evidently unwilling to let anyone escape.
Fang Yuanyuan's talent was not only formidable, but she had also learned many powerful techniques at the Land of Hope.
Despite her spiritual energy being at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, each of her moves unleashed a power that momentarily kept the sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivators at bay.
Seeing this, the two sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivators from Yaodu Prefecture felt no fear or nervousness; instead, they were extremely excited.
This indicated that the woman before them was an absolute prodigy, even among the Barbarian tribes.
"Heh heh, I've always been stepped on by you so-called geniuses. Today, I'll try stepping on a genius like you!"
The more the two men and two women resisted, the more excited the cultivators from Yaodu Prefecture became.
Zhuo Zehan and Wu Hanyu wanted to escort Hou Qingzhu away, but they were already surrounded.
Fang Yuanyuan felt her spiritual energy rapidly depleting and reached for another Spirit Burst Pill.
If she had only consumed one Spirit Burst Pill, it would at most have damaged her talent.
However, consuming two in succession would undoubtedly cripple even the strongest physique.
Not to mention future breakthroughs, she might not even be able to maintain her current realm.
But the moment Fang Yuanyuan placed the pill in her mouth, a powerful yet gentle force struck her back.
Fang Yuanyuan let out a sharp breath, and the pill was spat out.
This surge of energy caused everyone to halt.
This was not a surge of energy that a Foundation Establishment realm cultivator could unleash!
"Damn it, it's a Core Formation realm expert, run!"
The Foundation Establishment realm cultivators from Yaodu Prefecture were not fools; on a battlefield like this, carelessness meant death.
"The Barbarian tribes dare to deploy a Core Formation realm expert first, they're simply courting death!"
"As long as this news is sent back, the Centurion will surely reward me!"
But just as the Foundation Establishment realm cultivators from Yaodu Prefecture were thinking this, a man as sturdy as an iron tower appeared before him.
Although he appeared to be just a strong and robust individual, the faint aura emanating from him...
He was a Core Formation realm expert!
Suoluo Haar grabbed with one hand, and a sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator instantly turned into a mist of blood.
The others tried to scatter and flee, but a phantom flickered behind them.
The next second, several Foundation Establishment cultivators fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Suoluo Haar respectfully said, "Leader Chen's movement technique is truly peerless!"
Chen Yang chuckled and waved his hand. "If a Core Formation realm expert can't even deal with Foundation Establishment realm cultivators, then I wouldn't need to be here."
After speaking, Chen Yang turned his gaze towards Fang Yuanyuan.
Although the second Spirit Burst Pill had not been consumed, the side effects of the first one were already apparent.
Fang Yuanyuan's face had turned extremely pale, devoid of any color.
More importantly, her bones were undergoing changes.
Chen Yang immediately circulated the Heavenly Physician Art, stabilizing Fang Yuanyuan's foundation before sternly reprimanding, "Even if you want to court death, you don't have to do it this way!"
In Chen Yang's view, Fang Yuanyuan's talent was far beyond the Foundation Establishment realm; becoming a future Core Formation realm expert was highly probable.
Hou Qingzhu, seeing her master, was initially overjoyed. However, upon seeing Chen Yang's fury, she retreated behind others.
Chen Yang glanced sideways at Hou Qingzhu and said coldly, "I'll deal with you later."
Chen Yang had barely settled in Barbarian City when he heard news from Suoluo Haar.
The Barbarian tribal leader, upon learning that Hou Qingzhu was Chen Yang's disciple, naturally wanted to look after her.
Suoluo Haar had been secretly observing the direction of Hou Qingzhu and her companions, so he could rescue them immediately if they encountered any significant danger.
After rescuing Fei Zijin and the other Barbarians, Chen Yang gathered them together.
After hearing the whole story, Chen Yang suddenly felt a headache coming on.
"Who exactly gave you the courage?"
Three Foundation Establishment realm cultivators daring to infiltrate the encirclement of Yaodu Prefecture?
While Yaodu Prefecture hadn't dispatched any Core Formation realm experts, it didn't mean that a few early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could wreak havoc on the battlefield!
Yaodu Prefecture had dispatched countless ninth-level and Grand Perfection Foundation Establishment realm cultivators!
Third-level Foundation Establishment cultivators were essentially sending themselves to their deaths in front of these individuals!
For a moment, Chen Yang didn't know how to scold these brats into their senses.
"Ahem, Master, didn't you say before that as long as our reactions are fast enough and flexible enough, we can..."
Before Hou Qingzhu could finish speaking, Chen Yang's eyes immediately flared up. "You still have the nerve to speak? They came to the Barbarian battlefield after rigorous selection and extensive discussions."