1081: Chapter 660 1081: Chapter 660 Jiang Tang silently furrowed his brow after hearing them.
He wouldn’t leave just yet—there were matters he needed to clarify.
Now was the perfect opportunity to extract some information from their mouths!
The cultivation level of these two people was roughly the same as Ye Tian’s!
He didn’t know what kind of cultivation techniques and spells they practiced!
But they could fly without using a flying artifact, which was impressive.
The degree of Spiritual Energy surrounding them was decent as well!
The appearances of the two cultivators didn’t suggest treacherous or evil intent; instead, they bore the characteristic smoothness and shrewdness of cultivators.
From their attire, it was clear they held positions of status within their sect!
These two appeared to be about 30 years old, but their actual age?
They were certainly hundreds of years old—bone age doesn’t lie.
Despite looking like they were in their thirties, they likely had lifespans reaching a thousand years!
Hundreds of years old, and still youthful.
With further cultivation, they would remain fixed at this apparent age!
It seemed they had reached Golden Core and Nascent Soul around their thirties, which would keep them frozen at that stage!
Both individuals were tall and slim, with smooth complexions!
Based on their descriptions, Bishui Sect was a sect specializing in alchemy!
It ranked among the five major sects of Ten Directions City—not the weakest, though alchemy was undeniably a lucrative profession!
They were far from poor but found themselves helpless when faced with the siege of monsters and demons.
These fiends were far superior even to the sect’s outer and inner disciples.
How could they possibly prevail?
“Your Sect Leader and Ancestor—where are they?
Why haven’t they come out?
You five major sects don’t protect the common people, staying within your own sects, yet you expect me to rescue you?”
Jiang Tang wasn’t unwilling to help, but he believed assistance should come with some cost!
“Our Ancestor has been in secluded cultivation for years; we have no way to contact him.
He hasn’t emerged, and we can’t find him.
The Sect Leader is stationed within the sect.
Against such powerful demons, our sect’s Mountain Protection Array won’t hold for long without being constantly reinforced!”
“Indeed, indeed!
Master, we implore you to save the people of our region!
We have no other recourse.
If the Mountain Protection Array isn’t closed, our 2,000 young cultivators will be slaughtered by the monsters and demons!
They arrived too suddenly—many disciples on missions outside the sect or those still out have likely already fallen!”
The two spoke respectfully, though their expressions were somewhat strained.
It was clear they understood the hesitance of the other party to assist.
Jiang Tang appeared cold, as though he deemed their actions heartless.
Were the civilians beyond the sect not considered human?
As cultivators within a sect, they had the means but didn’t step forward to slay demons, instead hiding away for their own safety—and now they had the audacity to beg for aid!
They had their own reasoning.
The Path of Cultivation was inherently heartless.
Perhaps their parents or clans had already fallen, but was there truly fault in choosing to protect their sect, their home?
As someone who led a mountain peak, she bore responsibility for protecting her disciples!
Jiang Tang pondered for a moment.
These people of Bishui Sect weren’t entirely wrong.
He had seen earlier that their cultivation levels weren’t particularly high!
Back when he first entered a sect, as a Servant Disciple at the Qi Cultivation Stage, whenever he ventured out on missions or sought resources, he faced danger alone—nobody from the sect came to his aid.
Minor figures garnered no attention!
It appeared Bishui Sect treated its disciples and subordinates relatively well, striving to protect these future hopes of the Cultivation World!
The two cultivators fixed their eyes tightly on the peculiar flying artifact before them, its flames crackling ominously.
They had never seen such a design, nor such unusual flames, which gave an unsettling impression.
Based on the owner’s temperament, if displeased, the flames might very well kill them!
Standing near the flames, they could feel only heat—intense, oppressive heat!
Using powerful spells, they cast protective light barriers on themselves, finally feeling somewhat comfortable.
The flames’ destructive capabilities were as evident as they were terrifying.
Inwardly, they speculated—the flames enveloping the artifact were this formidable; the artifact’s owner was likely even greater than their own Ancestor!
They knew their Ancestor well; he possessed no such flames.
As alchemists, they envied such a powerful flame, though they knew it was unattainable.
Without sufficient strength, one simply couldn’t form a contract with a flame like this!
The two cultivators gazed at the flames, speculating intensely about what kind of great figure could be inside the artifact!
They had never heard of any great figure possessing such a powerful flying artifact!
Nor such formidable flames!
No, it wasn’t just flames—it was likely an extraordinary Fire Spirit!
On their planet, there wasn’t a single place with magma.
Even their current alchemical needs relied on a Fire Spirit Cave discovered by their ancestors when they first forged this land!
Might the individual inside be one of their founding ancestors?
Someone even surpassing their Ancestor?
And yet, the voice they had heard sounded young!
Ye Tian observed the two cultivators outside, noting their apprehensive demeanor.
He knew Jiang Tang would help them eventually—he was simply remaining silent, letting them beg.
Bishui Sect, specializing in alchemy, piqued Ye Tian’s curiosity.
He wanted to see what pills they might refine and study the Spirit Grass and its varieties!
Eryao—a clever tactic.
Their master wasn’t entirely shortsighted; intentions to harvest benefits were clear!
Outwardly, they seemed righteous, driven by honor, admiration, and resources!
And Ye Tian?
What was his intention?
Green Ox didn’t overthink matters.
Only if the heavens were overturned would he need to act.
Otherwise, he was entirely content managing the Primordial Treasure Spiritual Field, preparing meals, cultivating, and observing the outside world!
As for watching others fight, the Image Recorder was entertainment enough!
He was unlike Eryao, who would jump to action at the faintest thunder.
Ye Tian nudged Jiang Tang, signaling him to seize the opportunity and act decisively—they might find a chance to make something significant happen here!
Jiang Tang didn’t regard the flying demon wolves outside with importance; rescuing lives was a race against time.
“Return first to your Immortal Sect; we’ll visit when we have time!”
The two outside cultivators didn’t yet understand.
Did this mean they wouldn’t immediately come to save them and eliminate the demons surrounding the sect?
Or would they tend to their own matters first?
Just as hesitation hit, and they wondered whether to plead again…!
The flying artifact sped past them at lightning speed, whizzing toward their sect!
Its velocity was unmatched—they couldn’t hope to catch up!
However, their hearts swelled with joy—the other party appeared to be heading straight to annihilate the fiends!
Wherever the artifact flew, demon riders were obliterated in an instant.
The artifact needed no attack preparation; Qianji Fire spontaneously released fireballs, striking demons both near and far.
The fiery chaos above created such intense heat that even the flying demon wolves felt an impending sense of crisis!
Having heard their Wolf King’s previous cries for help, some flying demon wolves rushed to aid, only to encounter the oncoming blaze—a heat so searing it reeked of danger!
Their primal instincts shuddered in fear of this fire!
Qianji Fire granted them no respite.
The Fire Spirit flew autonomously, requiring no guidance from the flying artifact!
Its mission was clear—wherever its fireballs landed, flying demon wolves screamed in agony.
The chilling echoes of torment spread through the sky, sending shivers down all who heard them!
It was fire’s inherent enmity targeting its own kind—the demons couldn’t help but flee in despair.
Qianji Fire emitted enthusiastic crackling sounds, relishing in its destruction of demonkind!
With every fiend it obliterated, it absorbed their essence!
The more it killed, the more demon wolves appeared, yet the Qianji Fire only grew fuller and stronger.
It even let out a satisfied belch!
As Qianji Fire’s master, Jiang Tang instantly sensed his Fire Seed undergoing yet another transformation—it was evolving, advancing!
This tribulation seemed most rewarding… for Qianji Fire itself!
Eryao… burned with envy.
Even during his time amidst Eternal Stars, he had only managed to gain a speck of the Light of Merit—and even that had to be shared with his master!
The audacity of this Fire Seed was unparalleled!
Green Ox… envy exploding!
Ye Tian… astonished.
Was such a strategy even possible?
Jiang Tang, how many secrets do you truly hold?
Qianji Fire, now stuffed full, gleefully stored surplus energy—ready to flaunt its prowess to Xuanming Spiritual Fire later.
Let it not believe that simply because it could refine, it was superior!
The Qianji Fire radiated smugness; “Once I act, the world belongs to me!”
Crackle, crackle, crackle!