Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 356: Unbeatable Golden Core: I Have Never Fought a Battle With Such Overwhelming Advantage

Chapter 356: Unbeatable Golden Core: I Have Never Fought a Battle With Such Overwhelming Advantage

“Six Foundation Establishment cultivators and two Golden Core cultivators. This lineup...” The lucky Foundation Establishment finalists wore troubled expressions.

According to custom, the top eight contestants would duel on the arena stage, with the sequence of elimination determining the top three. Therefore, with the assistance of their sect’s elders, they had crafted strategies, plotting how to eliminate competitors and let themselves remain as long as possible. The tactics included but were not limited to: feigning cooperation, ambushing from the rear, double agents, last-minute betrayals...

However, all plans were useless in this situation. Their only hope of achieving victory was to have six Foundation Establishment cultivators team up against Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

Just as the seeded contestants contemplated how they could deal with this situation, a steady voice declared, “Only if all of you listen to my instructions do we stand a chance of attaining victory.”

The seeded contestants saw that the one who had spoken was the sole Intermediate Foundation Establishment cultivator present.

“So it’s the heir of the Yan Family.”

The Yan Family was a prominent clan in Qing Province, flourishing for six thousand years, with three old Fusion ancestors. Even the provincial governor had to treat them respectfully.

“Heir Yan, if you’re the one giving the commands, we could give it a try.”

With someone accepting the proposal, the remaining cultivators nodded. As Heir Yan had the highest cultivation among everyone present and was backed by the influential Yan Family, he held the highest prestige here. Everyone wholeheartedly agreed to have him take the lead.

“Zhou Fangge, what about you?” Heir Yan turned his gaze to the black-robed youth.

“I’m naturally fine with it.” Zhou Fangge replied with a smile. “But I have one condition. The five of you will handle Meng Jingzhou. Just leave Lu Yang to me.”

Everyone burst out in fury, thinking that Zhou Fangge was overestimating himself. “Are you joking? Your performance so far has been mediocre, yet you dare dream of taking on Lu Yang alone?!”

At this point, only by uniting could the six have any hope of defeating Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Now that one of them was practically screaming to throw his life away, how could they not be enraged?

Suddenly, Zhou Fangge unleashed his true cultivation, causing everyone’s expressions to freeze.

His cultivation is even stronger than Heir Yan’s!

“Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage?”

He concealed himself so well. Had it not been for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, this person would have been the greatest threat. Just imagine—eight fighters engaged in a chaotic battle on the stage when Zhou Fangge reveals his true cultivation at the last moment. Who could possibly resist that?

Zhou Fangge had already anticipated their reactions. He spoke unhurriedly, “Now, am I qualified to face Lu Yang alone? Truth be told, I could have already formed my golden core, guaranteed to be upper third grade. The only reason I’ve held back is to form a first-grade golden core.”

Heir Yan furrowed his brow as he advised, “With all due respect, even if you are already at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage, your chances against Lu Yang still aren’t particularly high.”

Zhou Fangge smirked faintly. “Actions speak louder than words. Since you doubt me, Heir Yan, let’s wait and see.”

“Never mind. The finals are about to begin. Let’s step onto the stage.”

Zhou Fangge laughed heartily as he strode onto the platform.

Seeing Zhou Fangge’s overwhelming confidence, Heir Yan relaxed. If he dared to speak so boldly, it must be because he has something to rely on. Whatever it is, he just needs to defeat Lu Yang.

“As everyone knows, my Yan Family is the most renowned for the Hundred Insights into Weapons, which is unparalleled in offense. Having been taught by my great-grandfather since I was young, I understand it best, so I’ll lead the offense.

“Gu Qisheng, your Mystic Yin Body naturally imbues your attacks with thirty percent cold energy. Even I wouldn’t necessarily gain the upper hand against you. The two of us will attack Meng Jingzhou simultaneously.

“Shi Xuan, you’re familiar with arrays. Use them to disrupt Meng Jingzhou.”

“Yang Jianyi, you have inherited the authentic legacy of talismans. Use the talismans to provide support as you deem fit.

“Sima He, your World-Helping Manor is famed for its Sweet-Dew Restorative Spell. In previous matches, your opponents couldn’t land hits faster than you could heal. Stay in the back and heal Gu Qisheng’s and my injuries!”

Heir Yan made all the arrangements, and before long, a temporary team with well-defined roles was assembled.

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“Senior Brother Meng, please show your guidance!” Heir Yan cupped his fists, his expression resolute.

“Senior Brother Meng, please show your guidance!” the four behind him chorused in unison.

Meng Jingzhou was startled. Before the match, he and Lu Yang had agreed to split the opponents equally. Why are there five coming at me?

Heir Yan didn’t give Meng Jingzhou any time to think. Wielding an axe in his left hand and a yue-axe[1] in his right, he deftly brandished his weapons, making them seem like a dragon swimming through the clouds and an eagle soaring through the sky. His movements were fierce and rapid, causing one to shake involuntarily.

Gu Qisheng tensed his muscles, and with a slight jolt of his spear tip, he thrust it toward Meng Jingzhou with a whoosh. Surging true qi stirred a violent gust, creating an unusually grandiose sight.

The other three weren’t idle either.

A dazzling array flared beneath Meng Jingzhou’s feet, trapping his legs as if they were sunk in quicksand and rendering him immobile.

Paper swallows folded from talismans flew out from Yang Jianyi’s sleeves, sealing off every possible escape route, giving Meng Jingzhou no chance to dodge.

Sima He silently recited an incantation that streamed into the ears of Heir Yan and Gu Qisheng. With their psyche and spirit platforms cleansed, their spiritual consciousness temporarily surged. Discarding all external distractions, they dedicated their all to the battle, the weapons in their hands gaining newfound power.

The seamless coordination of the five drew gasps from the audience. Even Golden Core cultivators watching the scene paled slightly as they recognized how thorny the situation was, doubting they themselves could escape unscathed. It’d be extremely embarrassing for Golden Core cultivators to be wounded by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Lu Yang retracted his gaze and studied Zhou Fangge with a baffled expression. “Just you alone? You seem to be only at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage, right?”

Zhou Fangge’s heart skipped a beat. Since his debut, this was his first time encountering someone who could see through his cultivation realm. Nevertheless, he remained dauntless, replying with a cold smirk. “I alone am enough.”

He had once defeated a Basic Golden Core cultivator without resorting to his trump cards, relying on his solid foundation and skills. However, now that I’m up against an elite cultivator like Lu Yang, I naturally can’t secure victory so easily.

Hence, he decided to use his trump card.

I understand the mindset of high-level cultivators. The higher their cultivation, the higher they set their sights. They only spar with peers of the same realm, looking down on those lower-level cultivators. When facing an opponent with a lower cultivation realm, they’ll inevitably let their guard down. And that will be my opportunity!

I will make Lu Yang understand that cultivation realms aren’t everything! Combat prowess is the core—what truly matters!

Noting Zhou Fangge’s brimming confidence, Lu Yang figured he possessed some extraordinary methods. Staying vigilant, he retrieved the Qingfeng Sword from his identity jade token and prepared to give it his all.

Then, he activated the Unbeatable Golden Core to search for a countermeasure. The Unbeatable Golden Core extracted a wisp of Lu Yang’s spirit energy, spinning rapidly before delivering its analysis.

“The other party is at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage. His pupils are black with flecks of gray—a trait of the Vast Haziness Dao Physique. The Vast Haziness Dao Physique is vast, hazy, immeasurable, and boundless, granting him a spirit energy reserve ten times that of those at the same level and allowing him to excel in prolonged battles. The longer the fight drags on, the more disadvantageous it becomes for his opponent. It’s hard for him to find a rival among those at his level. Challenging opponents beyond his level is also normal for him.”

Lu Yang pressed further. “So, how should I fight him?”

“Fight as you please.”

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