"Yes! Sect Master!"
Upon hearing Wu Zhixiong's words, a group of elders immediately nodded and agreed.
With so many Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses present, no matter who was inside, they were absolutely confident they wouldn't be at a disadvantage!
If they were lucky enough to strike it rich, they wouldn't just get the Dragon Winged Serpent's body for refining spiritual artifacts or strengthening their bodies.
Even the spiritual herbs and elixirs filling the entire valley would all be theirs!
Before long, over a dozen Core Formation stage cultivators had gathered at the entrance of the valley.
"Everyone, I'm sure you're all well aware of what's inside this valley!"
"We, the Blazing Fire Sect, are not people who resort to trickery and extortion. I guarantee that as long as everyone helps me slay the demonic beast in this valley, the heavenly materials and earthly treasures within can be divided equally among us!"
"My father has suddenly had an epiphany and is currently in seclusion, unable to provide support. However, with so many of us here, we certainly have nothing to fear from a single Dragon Winged Serpent!"
"What's more, there's a cultivator already fighting the Dragon Winged Serpent inside. It's already a situation where both sides are heavily injured. This is the perfect opportunity for us to step in and reap the benefits!"
Looking at the surrounding Core Formation cultivators who had rushed over, Wu Zhixiong was filled with high spirits.
He knew that more and more Core Formation cultivators were still heading this way.
With such a formidable force, the villain who had killed his father, no matter how profound their cultivation, would have to die here today!
"Thank you, Sect Master Wu!"
Upon hearing Wu Zhixiong's words, the crowd's faces lit up with excitement, and they expressed their gratitude.
Indeed, those present had all participated in the Southwest Grand Competition before, so they were very clear about the immense treasures within!
Although there were many people gathered here now, even if they divided the spoils equally, the amount of medicinal herbs each person would receive would still be an astronomical figure!
This would be of great benefit to their future cultivation!
"Good, everyone, follow me into the valley!"
Receiving their affirmation, Wu Zhixiong gave an order and led the way into the valley.
"Let's go! I want to see what kind of powerhouse can contend with that Dragon Winged Serpent!"
"Exactly! Hahaha, this is a windfall for us! If I recall correctly, the medicinal herbs in this valley have been growing for over three hundred years, haven't they?"
"That's right, and the variety is vast. No matter what kind of medicinal herb you're looking for, you can find it in there!"
The cultivators exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with excitement.
No cultivator could resist the temptation of such abundant heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and they were no exception.
They all knew that with the current scarcity of spiritual energy in the world, it was incredibly difficult for cultivators to improve their cultivation!
These precious spiritual herbs and elixirs naturally became their quickest path to advancement.
If they could take all the medicinal herbs from the valley, each of them would undoubtedly see a significant improvement in their strength from their current level!
As the group entered the valley, they were utterly astonished by the scene before them.
In the valley, at least half of the spiritual herbs and elixirs had been dug up, and a dragon winged serpent dozens of meters long was howling in pain within the valley.
Above the valley, nine stars were tightly suppressing the Dragon Winged Serpent's aura, preventing it from moving even an inch.
"Good heavens, such an exquisite formation exists in this world?"
Upon seeing the nine stars at the top of the valley, the group was completely astounded.
My goodness, a formation like this could suppress a peak Fourth-Rank demonic beast to such an extent!
Within the valley, a young cultivator in his twenties, holding a treasure sword, was confronting the Dragon Winged Serpent. Streams of fierce flames were spewing from his hand, causing the Dragon Winged Serpent immense pain.
"Isn't that the Li Huo Bracelet, one of the Blazing Fire Sect's most treasured artifacts?"
A cultivator who recognized the Li Huo Bracelet stared at Lin Chen's attack method with wide eyes.
Good heavens, the Blazing Fire Sect's treasure, how did it fall into the hands of an outsider?
They hadn't seen this cultivator before.
"Sect Master, it's them! It's them who killed..."
The Twelfth Elder, Wu Qiang, saw Lin Chen wielding the Li Huo Bracelet and immediately pointed at him, saying.
However, before he could finish speaking, Wu Zhixiong beside him interrupted.
"Scoundrel! That's right! He killed my son and stole the Blazing Fire Sect's treasure, the Li Huo Bracelet!"
"Everyone, whoever can avenge my son today, I will grant them the position of Elder of the Blazing Fire Sect as a reward!"
After interrupting Wu Qiang, Wu Zhixiong immediately turned to the crowd behind him.
The news of his father's death absolutely could not be revealed. Otherwise, without the threat of his father, these people behind him would certainly not be so respectful to him!
At that time, widespread rebellion would be a very real possibility!
However, the death of his son, Wu Tie, was already common knowledge throughout the Northern Plains. There was no need to hide it.
"Hmph, what a scoundrel! He dared to attack the Blazing Fire Sect's Holy Son, and now he dares to covet the treasures within the secret realm!"
"Everyone, today we shall uphold justice on behalf of heaven and avenge Young Master Wu!"
"Count me in! Let's attack together, I want to see if this brat has three heads and six arms!"
"I knew it! How could anyone possibly contend with this Fourth-Rank Dragon Winged Serpent otherwise? It turns out he's relying on the power of the Li Huo Bracelet!"
The cultivators saw Lin Chen fighting the Dragon Winged Serpent and didn't think much of it.
After all, they were all seasoned cultivators and understood the principles of mutual generation and restraint in the cultivation world.
The Li Huo, as an extreme yang fire, had a natural suppressive effect on demonic beasts like the Dragon Winged Serpent.
Although the young cultivator's cultivation was not high, with a supreme treasure like the Li Huo Bracelet, it didn't seem difficult for him to deal with the Dragon Winged Serpent!
"Everyone, let's go together and kill this person to avenge Young Master Wu!"
"That's right, let's attack together!"
"Kill!"
As the crowd exchanged glances, they could sense a determined look in each other's eyes.
Most of those present were at least at the middle stage of Core Formation. With so many people facing one, how could there be any possibility of defeat?
"Brat! Return Young Master Wu's life!"
A mid-stage Core Formation cultivator took the lead and charged directly at Lin Chen.
"Heh, come at the right time!"
Seeing the crowd charging towards him with fierce momentum, a cold smile flashed in Lin Chen's eyes.
Zhang Ying's formation was already close to its breaking point, and he was still contemplating how to retreat safely while keeping the Dragon Winged Serpent occupied.
He never expected so many ready-made helpers to arrive so conveniently!