Chapter 150 This Is a Secret

“Chen Yuan, kill Yun Gongfeng!”

Seeing that Chen Yuan had already stopped Zhang Yi, Wang Changsheng said coldly, “Leave no one alive!”

Though Chen Yuan didn’t fully understand what was happening, he realized instantly why He Feng had turned against them at Wang Changsheng’s word. Before Chen Yuan had acted, Wang Changsheng had asked him to listen carefully—there was a deeper strategy at play.

Recalling the time he accompanied Wang Changsheng to find He Feng, Chen Yuan understood immediately.

Without hesitation, Chen Yuan charged straight at the cultivators of Yun Gongfeng.

The Yun Gongfeng sect had a large number of cultivators present, dozens in total. Including the scattered Sect of the Free Men following behind, there were nearly a hundred. However, Yun Gongfeng had only one peak ninth-level Golden Core expert, and Zhang Mingyuan’s cultivation level was unknown, making Caiyun the strongest among them.

In contrast, the alliance of the Corpse Refining Sect and the He family boasted two peak ninth-level Golden Core experts, with three others at the eighth level. Even if Yun Gongfeng could hold their ground, their losses would be massive.

Within just a few breaths, more than a dozen Yun Gongfeng cultivators had fallen to Chen Yuan and his companions, especially the Vajra, whose every strike was mighty enough to shatter a Yun Gongfeng cultivator.

“Zhang Mingyuan! Zhang Mingyuan! Hold them back!” Caiyun roared.

Seeing the situation on Yun Gongfeng’s side, Wang Changsheng said sternly, “Leave two to protect me. The rest, attack! Remember, safety first. Kill if you can!”

Zhang Yi and Zhang Cunzong stayed behind to guard Wang Changsheng. The remaining disciples of the Corpse Refining Sect immediately summoned their coffin artifacts and charged at the Yun Gongfeng cultivators. After all, most were only at the first level of Golden Core. Without the coffin artifacts, they might be instantly killed.

The Sect of the Free Men was just behind Yun Gongfeng. Hearing Caiyun’s roar, Zhang Mingyuan finally stepped forward from the rear. However, only Zhang Mingyuan advanced; the other members of the Sect of the Free Men remained behind since they had too few Golden Core cultivators, and Zhang Mingyuan wouldn’t risk them.

“Zhang Mingyuan, hold back He Feng! I want to kill Chen Yuan!” Caiyun said sternly.

Yun Gongfeng had gradually stabilized the situation. Although some cultivators still died, the losses were far less severe than at the start.

“Sacred Maiden Caiyun, given the current situation, the Corpse Refining Sect has allied with the He family. I suggest retreating,” Zhang Mingyuan said quietly, not attacking immediately. “If this continues, Yun Gongfeng will suffer.”

“Do you think I don’t know that?” Caiyun growled faintly. “The Corpse Refining Sect and the He family are mortal enemies. They would never put aside their grudges to join forces.”

“Then your only task now is to block He Feng!” Caiyun continued. “Block He Feng, and Yun Gongfeng will help your Sect of the Free Men cultivate five more Golden Core cultivators!”

“Agreed,” Zhang Mingyuan said firmly.

At that moment, a powerful aura burst from Zhang Mingyuan as he charged toward He Feng.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Zhang Mingyuan and He Feng clashed instantly, and everyone noticed that Zhang Mingyuan, who had not acted until now, was actually holding his own against He Feng.

It must be remembered that He Feng was a peak ninth-level Golden Core expert. Even Chen Yuan had only managed an evenly matched fight with him.

The God of War Tomb could not withstand a true cultivator who had attained the Golden Core Path, which meant Zhang Mingyuan definitely wasn’t at the Golden Core level. This suggested one thing: Zhang Mingyuan’s foundation was far deeper than that of ordinary cultivators.

“Kill Chen Yuan!” Caiyun narrowed her eyes and said to the peak ninth-level Golden Core cultivator of Yun Gongfeng, “If you can’t, then go die!”

At the same time, Caiyun drew her white silk artifact and charged at Vajra.

She also shouted at He Feng, “He Feng, I don’t know what has made you willing to ally with the Corpse Refining Sect. If possible, I’ll give you double the benefits they promised. Let’s surround and kill the Corpse Refining Sect together!”

The sudden reversal caught Caiyun off guard, but now that the situation had stabilized, she would never let Wang Changsheng and the others go.

If she couldn’t make He Feng turn again, Caiyun knew that with the cultivators of Yun Gongfeng present, they could never threaten Wang Changsheng’s group.

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He Feng heard Caiyun’s words but kept fighting.

He said to the two other eighth-level Golden Core cultivators of the He family, “Kill Yun Gongfeng!”

Then he continued to battle Zhang Mingyuan.

Caiyun’s expression grew dark; she never expected He Feng to ignore her offer entirely.

The terms she had just proposed were basically an open invitation for He Feng to name his conditions, yet he still disregarded her!

More Yun Gongfeng cultivators fell. After losing dozens, those remaining were at least second-level Golden Core.

“Retreat!”

Seeing some Corpse Refining Sect disciples beginning to suffer serious injuries, Wang Changsheng ordered a retreat. Immediately, the disciples withdrew.

Noticing the pale faces of some disciples, Wang Changsheng said, “Hurry and heal. The rest, leave to Chen Yuan and the others!”

The disciples quickly entered their coffins to recover, guarded by Zhang Yi and Zhang Cunzong.

“The cultivation of these Corpse Refining Sect disciples is still too low. They can handle ordinary sects, but against a powerful sect like Yun Gongfeng, it’s not enough,” Wang Changsheng thought gravely.

What surprised Wang Changsheng most was Sacred Maiden Caiyun.

With only a white silk sash, she could hold her own against Vajra, whose cultivation was several levels higher than hers!

“Then how strong must Li Fusheng be to hold Caiyun Sacred Maiden down?” Wang Changsheng muttered.

As for Chen Yuan’s situation, Wang Changsheng felt somewhat relieved. Chen Yuan was evenly matched with a Yun Gongfeng cultivator wielding a magical artifact. After all, cultivators like Zhang Mingyuan with such deep foundations were rare.

The other two eighth-level Golden Core cultivators of the He family were fierce, holding off dozens of attackers. Though beginning to bear wounds, they were not fatal and still manageable.

“Yun Gongfeng is indeed strong. Even caught off guard by the He family’s alliance, they’ve stabilized!” Wang Changsheng’s expression grew serious.

“Director Wang, what exactly is going on?” Zhang Cunzong asked quietly. “Why did the He family suddenly betray us?”

“I made a deal with He Feng before we arrived,” Wang Changsheng said softly.

“An alliance?” Zhang Yi looked puzzled.

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and shook his head.

“No alliance?” Zhang Yi’s confusion deepened, and Zhang Cunzong still didn’t understand.

If there was no alliance, why did He Feng strike Yun Gongfeng at such a critical moment?

“That’s a secret,” Wang Changsheng said mysteriously.

Of course, there was no true alliance with the He family. Even if Wang Changsheng wanted one, He Feng wouldn’t agree. The hatred between the He family and the Corpse Refining Sect ran too deep.

“All alliances are born of interest,” Wang Changsheng murmured. “What interest surpasses survival?”

If the alliance were truly based on interest, Caiyun’s recent provocations promising He Feng benefits might have made him turn again.

But Wang Changsheng knew the alliance between him and He Feng wasn’t tied by interests.

Compared to Yun Gongfeng, both the Corpse Refining Sect and the He family were the weaker parties. If the Corpse Refining Sect fell, the He family would also suffer.

If that was the case, why not eliminate Yun Gongfeng first?

It was a simple logic that He Feng wasn’t stupid; he surely knew what to do.

“Director Wang…”

As Wang Changsheng pondered, he heard a faint voice familiar to him.

It was Zhang Mingyuan’s voice!

He looked toward Zhang Mingyuan, who was battling He Feng fiercely while sending a voice transmission to Wang Changsheng.

“Director Wang, if you don’t have a backup plan, I advise you to leave quickly,” Zhang Mingyuan said. “Also, He Feng is holding back…”

Wang Changsheng frowned, deep in thought.

He Feng holding back was expected—He Feng could leave at any time and wouldn’t die over this matter. Even if He Feng left, neither the Corpse Refining Sect nor Yun Gongfeng would dare attack him now.

But Zhang Mingyuan’s advice to retreat puzzled Wang Changsheng.

“This isn’t good!” Wang Changsheng suddenly realized something.

“Chen Yuan, can you finish him quickly?” Wang Changsheng transmitted.

Not long after, Chen Yuan’s voice came back. “Director Wang, it’s difficult. Even using the coffin artifact, killing him will take at least an incense stick’s time.”

Hearing this, Wang Changsheng’s expression grew even more serious.

“He Feng, team up with Chen Yuan and take out Yun Gongfeng’s peak ninth-level Golden Core cultivator first!” Wang Changsheng said. “Speed is crucial. Otherwise, more Yun Gongfeng cultivators will arrive!”

Zhang Mingyuan’s warning immediately made Wang Changsheng think of the Yun Gongfeng cultivators still inside the God of War Tomb. If they all came, neither the He family nor the Corpse Refining Sect would escape unscathed.

“Understood!”

He Feng realized the gravity and agreed immediately.

Bang!

He Feng took a heavy blow from Zhang Mingyuan but managed to test that Zhang Mingyuan wasn’t going all out. Otherwise, He Feng wouldn’t have dared take such a hit. The strike caused He Feng’s blood and energy to surge wildly, and he was sent flying backward.

He Feng’s trajectory was precisely toward the location of Yun Gongfeng’s peak ninth-level Golden Core cultivator.

A surprise attack!