A rare opportunity

Chapter 785 Breaking through the siege

False reputation harms people! In order to gain a false reputation, how many people, despite being unable to do it and unwilling to do it, still try their best to persevere!

As he grew old and had no hope of ascending to heaven, Jiang Liming naturally became keen on gaining a reputation and a good reputation, so that future generations would remember him and admire him!

Although Jiang Liming was afraid at this moment, he had to say loudly:

"Alright then! Count me in! The three of us will hold that seventh-level cultivator back, while the others wait for an opportunity to break out! I just hope that after you break out, you can take care of our families and sects!"

Deep down, he cursed Xi Wuyou and Wu Changlin to pieces! What were you two showing off for? It would be fine if you were showing off, but you're putting yourself on the spot! In this situation, he had to speak out! Otherwise, wouldn't his reputation be ruined? What do you mean by containment? Wouldn't it be better if we all attacked together? We'd die together, and we'd live together! Besides, if he didn't step out, he might still have a chance to break through with his own strength!

"You three are so righteous! We all admire you immensely! Please rest assured! As long as we can break out, we will definitely live up to your trust!"

The others finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Jiang Liming's statement! Someone immediately bowed to the three of them.

Honestly, they were equally resentful of Xi Wuyou and Wu Changlin's bragging rights! They were even more afraid that Jiang Liming would disregard his dignity and use his authority to appoint someone! As long as he appointed someone, no one would refuse. After all, refusing would likely make them the object of public scorn!

The others were also busy bowing to the three of them. At least their attitudes were sincere and their words were honest. As for whether they could fulfill their promises after leaving, only God knew!

"Alright! Now that the decision has been made, let's not delay! Everyone, please follow me and prepare..."

Before Jiang Liming could finish his words, he heard a noisy sound of voices in the distance. Looking up, he saw over a dozen figures engaged in combat in the sky not far from the cliff! Even more figures were gathering from nearby, heading towards the battlefield! Among them were the cultivators stationed beneath the cliff, and the seventh-level master was among them!

Everyone, including Jiang Liming, was stunned when they saw this. They didn't know what had happened. Xi Wuyou, who had received Li Yu's voice transmission, naturally knew what had happened. He hurriedly shouted:

"God is helping us! Our defenses are breaking, everyone, break through!"

As the saying goes, a word awakens a person from his dream! Jiang Liming was overjoyed and immediately shouted:

"Don't miss this opportunity! Everyone, follow me and break out of the encirclement!"

His body immediately soared into the air, quickly rushing towards the cliff! Everyone woke up as if from a dream, and all flew up and followed closely behind him!

Now that the feared seventh-level expert has left, the remaining cultivators need not be feared! This is the perfect opportunity to break through. How can we fall behind? Remember, once they learn their defenses are under attack, the seventh-level expert could return at any time! If we're too late, we might just run into him!

Therefore, everyone was brave and took the lead! No one wanted to be left behind and become the unlucky one! Instead, Xi Wuyou and Wu Changlin fell behind!

Wu Changlin was an impatient person. He was originally in the front, but when he saw Xi Wuyou falling behind, he deliberately slowed down and walked side by side with him!

He was no different from the disciples and elders of the aristocratic sects. He used to look down on independent cultivators, but when he met Xi Wuyou, his view of independent cultivators changed drastically!

Originally, he had a prejudice against independent cultivators: good people would not become independent cultivators!

In his opinion, Xuanyuan Star was full of sects and aristocratic families. If one truly possessed a certain talent for cultivation, they would surely be recruited by one of these sects. Sects varied in size, and aristocratic families varied in strength. As long as one possessed a talent for cultivation, a sect or family would surely come looking for one! The reason they weren't recruited was either because they lacked the talent for cultivation or because their moral character was lacking!

As independent cultivators at the Nascent Soul and Saint levels, their cultivation talent is unquestionable. However, there's only one possible reason they weren't accepted by the sects and families: their moral integrity is flawed! They're either cunning and treacherous, or vicious and ruthless! Unacceptable by the sects and families, they can only remain independent cultivators!

Through his interactions with Xi Wuyou, it became clear that he was neither cunning nor ruthless. Instead, he was a man of deep loyalty and righteousness! How could such a man become a casual cultivator? This puzzled him, and it also sparked a strong interest in Xi Wuyou, sparking his desire to befriend him.

To be honest, Wu Changlin's understanding of independent cultivators wasn't entirely unreasonable; it was just a bit one-sided! He couldn't be blamed for that. After all, as an elder of a mid-level sect, he didn't have many opportunities to interact with independent cultivators! His understanding of independent cultivators came mostly from hearsay! He didn't realize that some independent cultivators were forced to remain anonymous, hiding their identities and their true identities!

With Xi Wuyou's strength, he shouldn't have been last. However, seeing everyone rushing forward in a chaotic manner, forgetting to protect their own backs, he decided to stay behind. Someone had to protect their backs! Otherwise, even if they broke free from the encirclement, it would be difficult to escape the pursuing enemy!

Everyone was so eager to break out that you could imagine how fast they were! When the nearly ten Saint-level monks left behind at the bottom of the cliff sensed their presence, they just took off and encountered them head-on!

It's no wonder! The monks who stayed behind were so focused on the battlefield that they hadn't even considered the possibility of a surprise attack! Therefore, they could only respond hastily!

A group determined to break out encountered a group hastily prepared to fight. Furthermore, Jiang Liming's group not only outnumbered their high-end fighters, but also possessed greater strength. The outcome of this battle was predictable!

As soon as the fight started, those who stayed behind showed signs of defeat! Time was running out, so Jiang Liming and his group were relentless! They all gave it their all, charging bravely! They pushed the enemy back repeatedly, leaving Xi Wuyou and Wu Changlin as spectators! Seeing that their side was already confident of victory, Wu and Xi were free to relax, but they kept a close watch behind them, just in case reinforcements suddenly appeared!

Seeing that the enemy was about to collapse and was about to collapse, Xi Wuyou's eyelids suddenly twitched, and his heart palpitated! This was a warning of danger! Obviously, danger was approaching! And that danger came from the direction of the other battlefield!

Without the need for divine sense detection, Xi Wuyou knew that there was only one impending danger, and that was the imminent return of the seventh-level person!

Of course, Xi Wuyou didn't want to waste time investigating. He had already received Li Yu's warning. He immediately whispered to Wu Changlin:

"Wu Sheng! That seventh-level master is coming back! We must quickly eliminate the enemy who is blocking our way!"

"Right on my mind!"

Wu Changlin, who had been feeling uncomfortable for a long time, immediately rushed into the battlefield!

Xi Wuyou couldn't help but sigh, and then he rushed forward! He had originally wanted to make a sneak attack or something. Now he could only follow Wu Changlin's strong attack!

Of course, the enemy was already at the end of their strength. Although they had received some spiritual support from the seventh-level cultivator, they had, after all, undergone a fierce battle and their internal energy had been greatly depleted! They had already been holding on, but now with the addition of Xi and Wu's reinforcements, they could no longer hold out and were quickly defeated!

Wu Changlin was so excited about killing that he forgot his original intention of breaking out and kept chasing after him! Seeing that Jiang Liming was about to take his men away, Xi Wuyou shouted anxiously:

"Wu Sheng! Don't chase after a desperate enemy! Don't forget our goal!"

Although he could have just ignored it, he couldn't help but shout because he thought Wu Changlin's character might be able to help him.

Seeing that they had escaped, the others naturally did not care about Wu Changlin's life or death. Instead, they thought that with Wu Changlin's presence restraining them, it would be easier for them to escape!

Wu Changlin seemed not to have heard anything and continued to pursue those people. However, Jiang Liming and the others had already disappeared!

Xi Wuyou glanced at the direction where Jiang Liming and the others disappeared, hesitated for a moment, then turned and rushed towards Wu Changlin who was chasing the enemy, shouting:

"Wu Sheng! Hurry up! It will be too late if we don't leave now!"