Immortality begins with inheriting the myriad arts of cultivation.

Chapter 233 The Turmoil Begins and the Plan to Escape

Soon after.

Li Ping, who was refining pills in the side hall, met Ji Shuxuan and his family, who had been brought into the sect by Ji Nianyun.

From him, Li Ping also learned how chaotic things were outside the Flying Snow Sect.

Ji Shuxuan was brought into the Flying Snow Sect a day ago. After the sect disciples' relatives and friends were evacuated to the sect, the Flying Snow Sect cultivators, under Shi Yutong's command, simply abandoned all areas outside the sect and stopped maintaining order in the city.

Last night, Li Ping stood on the roof of the main hall, checking the situation outside the magic array.

All that could be seen outside the city were flames shooting into the sky, and the sounds of cultivators fighting could be heard continuously. The chaos gradually subsided at dawn.

Besides the third-order spiritual vein where the sect is located, there are also many first-order and second-order branches extending from the third-order spiritual vein within Flying Snow City.

The Flying Snow Sect has established resource points such as spirit herb gardens and spirit beast gardens on these branch spiritual veins. When Shi Yutong ordered the cultivators in the sect to evacuate, the primary task was to save their own lives and take away as many precious resources as possible. A large number of ordinary resources were left behind because they could not be collected in time.

Judging from the commotion last night, he guessed that it was probably the rogue cultivators in the city fighting over the Flying Snow Sect and the items in the shops in the market.

The chaos of the night may have made many rogue cultivators rich.

However, a large number of rogue cultivators also fell in the melee, never to see the dawn again.

Thinking about the commotion outside last night, Ji Shuxuan was still shaken.

If Ji Nianyun hadn't joined the Flying Snow Sect, allowing his family to move into the sect's headquarters, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Actually, he was still somewhat worried about Li Ping's safety yesterday.

After all, Changpingfang is in a relatively remote location within the city, and Uncle Li living alone might lead to conflicts with those bloodthirsty rogue cultivators.

But after entering the Flying Snow Sect, he learned that Li Ping had never returned to his cave. While the city was in chaos, Uncle Li had been living a peaceful life in the Flying Snow Sect.

This made him sigh: Uncle Li is really too steady, the old fox is indeed the most cunning!

Ji Shuxuan looked up and cautiously scanned his surroundings before sighing softly, "I didn't expect the rumors to be true. Master Muyun has perished, and Master Qianxue has gone mad. The city has suddenly fallen into chaos."

Li Ping nodded in agreement.

It is certain that Master Muyun has perished, while Master Qianxue has gone mad with her cultivation. Although this has not been confirmed, she has not shown herself despite the chaos in the city.

Li Ping guessed that even if she hadn't gone mad from her cultivation, she was practically on the verge of it.

This was far beyond his expectations; he never imagined that the Flying Snow Sect would be so unlucky.

Within the city, there is a third-tier formation with advantageous terrain.

In theory, as long as one of the two Core Formation cultivators of the Flying Snow Sect is still alive, the Flying Snow Sect's rule will be as stable as Mount Tai.

As a result, both Master Muyun and Master Qianxue encountered misfortune, and the situation in the city collapsed immediately.

The reason Li Ping did not return to his own cave dwelling but came to the Flying Snow Sect was mainly because there were two Core Formation Realm experts stationed there, making it the safest place in the city.

But now, both Core Formation cultivators are useless.

This made Li Ping feel somewhat regretful, and he had a vague sense of unease in his heart.

He was considering whether to leave Flying Snow City first and return after things calmed down.

However, after years of deliberately cultivating their relationship, he and Shi Yutong got along very well, and he had already obtained her promise that he could use the third-tier spiritual vein of the Flying Snow Sect when he attempted to break through to the Core Formation stage.

Having incurred sunk costs from his investment in the Flying Snow Sect, he was somewhat unwilling to leave.

Ji Shuxuan asked worriedly, "Uncle Li, do you think the Flying Snow Sect can weather this calamity safely?"

Li Ping glanced at him; it seemed that he wasn't the only one worried about safety.

He couldn't help but sigh, "Ji Shuxuan has changed quite a bit since he got married."

Back when Ji Shuxuan was in Fenglan Immortal City, he took the initiative to go to Yan Kingdom to participate in the war, risking his life to try and obtain a Foundation Establishment opportunity.

If it were him at that time, he might have also succumbed to the temptation and participated in last night's no-holds-barred fighting tournament.

With their faces covered by black cloth, they were about to embark on a major undertaking.

But now, all he wants is to protect his wife and children and get them through this ordeal safely.

"Don't worry, as long as there's no internal traitor, the Flying Snow Sect should have no problem defending its territory," Li Ping said calmly, which put Ji Shuxuan at ease.

During the conversation, Li Ping thought of something else: "By the way, how are Fellow Daoist Xu and Fellow Daoist Lin doing?"

Upon hearing Li Ping's question, Ji Shuxuan shook his head: "Senior Xu and Senior Lin went out of the city to hunt demons a few days ago, and I don't know where they are now."

Li Ping then remembered that when he met Xu Guike not long ago, the latter had indeed told him to take advantage of the fact that the beast tide had not yet receded to hunt more monsters outside the city.

"It's good that they went out to hunt demons; it's safer outside the city than inside it now." Li Ping nodded slightly.

……

That night, Li Ping flew up to the top of the main hall and sensed the movements within the city from afar.

As night fell, chaos erupted once again in the city.

The rogue cultivators roamed around, robbing others while being robbed themselves, and flashes of light from magical duels could be seen from time to time.

However, by the middle of the night, the city had become noticeably calmer.

Li Ping guessed that the easily looted resources in the city had already been plundered by the rogue cultivators, and the wealthy sheep had either escaped or were already dead.

The rest are all tough guys who survived the no-holds-barred fighting tournament. They either form gangs or work alone. They are all hard-pressed and wary of each other, so they dare not easily resort to violence.

"So what will they do next? Will they eat and drink their fill and leave satisfied, or will they tackle other tough challenges, or...?"

Gazing at the silent city, Li Ping took a deep breath.

He already knew from Ji Shuxuan that the Flying Snow Sect cultivators had voluntarily and systematically withdrawn from the sect, and that most of the low-level cultivation resources they abandoned outside the sect were left behind during this process.

The truly valuable resources were all collected by the cultivators and brought back to their sects.

Can those scraps really feed those bloodthirsty rogue cultivators?

Li Ping thought it would be difficult. The rogue cultivators had all let go of their moral constraints. How could they be willing to accept not being able to seize enough resources?

The independent cultivators were thinking, "I'll try my luck and hope to reach the Foundation Establishment stage," or "I'll try my luck and hope to form the Core Formation stage." They weren't satisfied with just a few small gains.

As for tackling other tough challenges?

Even if they could actually manage to take it down, as fellow rogue cultivators, how much could they possibly gain from them?

The true treasures of Flying Snow City are all hidden within the Flying Snow Sect!

Once the Flying Snow Sect is conquered, the wealth accumulated by a Core Formation sect over many years can be divided up. What a temptation that is! Li Ping doesn't think those rogue cultivators can resist it.

After all, there was looting last night and tonight.

This has completely opened Pandora's box in their hearts, fueling their desires. The spoils they have successfully plundered have also emboldened them.

Under normal circumstances, even if they were greedy, they would never dare to provoke a Core Formation sect.

However, now that both Core Formation cultivators of the Flying Snow Sect have encountered problems, the Flying Snow Sect has fallen into a state of weakness.

A tremendous treasure lies before you; this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity may be just around the corner.

Putting himself in the shoes of those rogue cultivators, Li Ping couldn't help but swallow hard.

This is clearly a case of refusing a gift from heaven and suffering the consequences instead.

"Why!"

A sigh echoed in the air, not from Li Ping, but from an old cultivator on the roof of another hall.

Tonight, many cultivators of the Flying Snow Sect were unable to meditate peacefully, instead standing on various high points within the sect to observe the situation within the city.

Clearly, Li Ping wasn't the only one who had considered what the rogue cultivators might do next.

……

Back inside the hall, Li Ping sat cross-legged, his mind racing with thoughts.

"In this far north, it's not easy to find a third-tier spiritual vein that can support my Core Formation. If I go to other major cities, I might have to put in a lot of effort to obtain the qualification to use a spiritual vein."

"Wait a little longer! The Flying Snow Sect is protected by a third-tier formation, which won't be easy for rogue cultivators to break through."

"If the Flying Snow Sect's protective formation is breached, we must leave."

……

Many thoughts flashed through his mind. Although he was reluctant to give up the sunk costs he had already invested, Li Ping still set a stop-loss target for himself.

Once the third-order formation is broken, given the frenzy of the rogue cultivators, the Flying Snow Sect will be close to its demise.

Li Ping believed he had many skills and could easily defeat cultivators of the same level, but faced with the overwhelming trend, he could only back down.

Only Core Formation cultivators possess the ability to turn the tide!

of course.

With Li Ping's strength, he might not be able to reverse the overall situation, but he still has the ability to protect himself and escape during the chaos.

Once the formation is broken, the rogue cultivators will be too busy grabbing things to bother with stopping him from leaving.

Even if someone foolishly tries to stop him, he is determined to leave. With the help of his three puppets and all his treasures, unless a Core Formation cultivator makes a move, they will all die at his hands.

Even if a hidden Core Formation cultivator were to make a move, Li Ping would not be afraid.

Once the Blood Shadow Escape Technique was unleashed, even a Core Formation cultivator couldn't catch up with him.

Actually, the reason Li Ping didn't rush to run away was...

One reason was the Flying Snow Sect's third-order protective formation, and another reason was that Xiao Yunzhi was attempting to form her core in a nearby palace.

Others might not know, but Li Ping knew very well.

With her Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude, there is a possibility that another Core Formation cultivator could emerge in Flying Snow City at any time. Moreover, this Core Formation cultivator owes a favor to the Flying Snow Sect and has agreed to do three things for the sect free of charge.

Once Xiao Yunzhi reaches the Core Formation stage, the situation within Flying Snow City will also be able to stabilize.

"Surrounded by wolves, I'm probably not the only one thinking of running away."

"Surrounded by wolves, I'm probably not the only one thinking of running away."

Thinking of this, Li Ping shook his head, banished the many thoughts from his mind, and focused on his cultivation.

If you rely on a mountain, it will crumble; if you rely on a river, it will dry up.

Only self-cultivation is fundamental.

……

Changpingfang, Li Ping's cave dwelling.

"Boom!"

Several magical artifacts bombarded the second-order formation that enveloped the cave, causing the formation to fluctuate violently.

After several more attacks, the second-tier formation finally shattered with a mournful cry.

Just as the attackers were all beaming with joy, they were shocked to discover that beneath the broken formation, there was actually a nested formation.

When they finally managed to break through the nested magic array, all they found was an empty cave.