Jianzhou, Yuezhi Villa.

Priest Bai Lian, who is about forty years old, has a round face and a plump figure. He wears a black Taoist robe, with his black hair rolled up and an ebony hairpin inserted. He is simple and casual, revealing the elegance of a woman.

In the past, Taoist priest Bai Lian, who was gentle and easy-going and always had a smile on his face, now looked serious and walked silently in the area outside the villa.

A dozen disciples followed her, clearing obstacles and trying to rearrange the formation.

This place had just experienced an artillery bombardment. The artillery shells fell like meteorites, hitting huge craters one after another. The shock wave lifted up the bluestone paved on the ground and destroyed houses and trees.

Unfortunately, one Tiandihui disciple was hit by artillery fire and his body was not found. Two Tiandihui disciples were seriously injured.

After escaping from the Earth Sect, this group of Earth Sect disciples who remained rational and did not fall into the devil's ways changed their name to "Tiandi Hui".

The most important thing is that the formation set up by the Golden Lotus Taoist leader in the villa was torn apart and could no longer block the oncoming enemies, including those who were not strong but were numerous in the world.

Loose cultivators have always been a troublesome group. They are numerous and their methods are despicable. In order to obtain resources, they can throw their lives and blood.

After all, if you don't have a backer, you can't miss any opportunity if you want to be promoted.

"Uncle Bailian..."

A disciple wearing light blue robes rushed over with tears in his eyes and choked with sobs: "Junior Brother Ling Zhen, he, he..."

Before he could finish his words, he started to cry bitterly.

Ling Zhen was one of the disciples who was seriously injured. He was too injured and could not be saved. And since he had not cultivated Yinshen, he would be dead just like an ordinary person.

Behind Bai Lian, a dozen disciples had red eyes.

After the leader of the Earth Sect became a demon, most of his disciples fell into the devil's path and became demons. Now they only have thirty-six sane disciples. One less disciple is a huge loss.

Now, there are only thirty-four orthodox disciples of the Earth Sect left.

"He will accompany us in another form." The beautiful woman sighed.

"Uncle Bailian, didn't you say that Taoist Priest Jinlian invited the holders of the earth book fragments to come and help? Where are they, why haven't they come yet?"

A female disciple asked with tears in her eyes.

Hearing this, the other disciples also looked over, with a slight light shining in their eyes, because Master Bailian emphasized to everyone more than once that the holders of the fragments of the Book of Earth are all the proud ones of heaven and have great abilities.

We can definitely help them keep the lotus seeds and survive this disaster.

"It will come, it will come..."

Taoist Priest Bailian kept comforting her disciples. She did not reveal her worries. The artillery bombing not long ago was really beyond her expectation.

According to the layout of the Golden Lotus Taoist leader, the entire Yuezhi Mountain Villa is a formation. Each holder of the earth book fragments holds a position, and with the help of the power of the formation, they can block foreign enemies and delay the lotus seeds until they mature.

Once the lotus seeds mature, Taoist Priest Jinlian can recover part of his combat power. Moreover, they no longer have to defend the villa, and they can retreat while fighting. Finally, they successfully evacuate.

"What we have to do now is to repair the formation and block this gap." Bai Lian ordered.

The disciples didn't talk anymore, and each of them was busy cleaning the ruins or repairing the formation.

Looking at their busy backs, the charming woman wrinkled her delicate eyebrows and sighed silently. In fact, she didn't even know who the holder of the Book of Earth Fragments was and whether she could help them survive this crisis.

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"Meow........"

At this time, several orange cats sprang out from the bushes and looked at the busy disciples quietly.

These cats were brought back by Taoist Priest Jin Lian and have been kept in the villa for a while. They roam around the villa on weekdays but never run away. They seem to consider this place their home.

I really don’t know why Taoist Master Jin Lian fell in love with cats when he went out, but the female disciples like these cats very much. They like to hold and tease them after practicing.

Taoist Priest Bai Lian looked at the cats and smiled.

"Uncle Bailian, is it still useful to repair the formation? Even if we repair it, the next round of artillery fire will easily destroy our achievements..."

A young disciple smashed the materials in his hand as if to vent his anger, his eyes red, angry and helpless: "We are not Si Tianjian's magicians, we can't draw a formation to withstand cannonballs.

"We, we can't guard Lianzi. The demons who have fallen into the devil's way, the martial arts alliance, and the sudden appearance of the court forces... Why should we guard, why?!"

His emotions were contagious to other disciples, and everyone silently looked at the work in their hands and looked at Taoist Master Bai Lian.

The graceful and pretty middle-aged Taoist nun felt a chill in her heart, knowing that the disciples were on the verge of collapse. During this time, various lax practitioners gathered in a small town more than ten miles away.

These include the Wulin Alliance, the Earth Sect Yao Dao, and the imperial power that can deploy magical weapons and artillery.

Yuezhi Villa has sent its disciples to sneak into the village in disguise and collect this information secretly. Because of this, they know how powerful the enemy is.

The worries and fears that had accumulated in my heart for so many days were ignited by the artillery bombing just now.

"Don't worry, we still have the holders of the Book of Earth Fragments, we are not alone..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a young female disciple. She squatted on the ground and retorted loudly: "In fact, there is no holder of the fragments of the Book of Earth, right, Master?

"If there are really any reinforcements and there are really holders of Earth Book fragments, why don't you know? You haven't told us because you are lying to us."

Bai Lian frowned lightly and glanced at the disciples. They were also looking at her, their eyes filled with loss and frustration.

It turns out that they thought so too... Taoist Priest Bailian's pupils suddenly became sharp and he shouted:

"Even if there is really no holder of the fragments of the Book of Earth, you will not be able to fight? My Earth Sect has cultivated merits and deeds, and is a chivalrous and righteous person. How could any of my disciples ever be afraid of death?"

The disciples were silent for a moment. A young disciple shook his head and said with a sad smile: "Uncle Bailian, we are not afraid of death, what we are afraid of is useless sacrifice.

"Today, there are only twenty-four people left in the Earth Sect's true incense. They have all been sacrificed for the sake of the nine-color lotus. Do you, you and Master Jinlian really think so?"

Another disciple clenched his fists with tears in his eyes: "If all the brothers and sisters died in Yueshi Villa, what would happen even if the Nine-Colored Lotus was saved? The incense will be cut off."

The female disciple who had retorted loudly before started sobbing and crying: "Master, let's retreat. You can go talk to Master Jinlian, okay?"

Taoist Master Bai Lian was not angry, but felt sad. He recalled that in the past, these children were high-spirited and would be the pillars of the Earth Sect in the future. Since Taoist leader became a demon, they hid here and there, watching their fellow disciples fall into the evil way, and swung the butcher knife at them.

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Over the years, they have become frightened.

Their will is slowly being worn away, and their courage is being worn away little by little. They need a victory to regain their confidence and build their faith.

Suddenly, Bai Lian's ears moved slightly and she heard a faint movement in the wind. She subconsciously raised her head and saw a sword light roaring towards her.

Flying with a sword?

Bai Lian was shocked. Flying with a sword is a unique method of Taoism, and can be used by the three sects of heaven, earth, and humans. At this juncture, if a master of flying with a sword appears, the earth sect is more likely to be a demon.

The young disciples around him immediately became vigilant and took out their magical weapons one after another. When it came time to fight, they would not be afraid of death.

The figure on top of the flying sword seemed to realize that he was locked by more than a dozen qi machines. He calmly reached into his arms, took out a small jade mirror, and shook it towards the people below.

The young disciples were still waiting carefully and did not recognize the object. However, Bai Lian's pupils shrank slightly and they recognized that it was the earth sect's most precious treasure, the earth book fragment.

"Yes, he is the holder of the fragment of the Book of the Earth..." Bai Lian said in surprise, and at the same time pressed her hand hard to signal the disciple not to act rashly and accidentally injure the reinforcements.

The holder of the Book of the Earth... is here?

The faces of all the disciples showed expressions of surprise, confusion, or excitement, and there was actually a holder of the fragment of the Book of Earth.

Although Master Bailian has been emphasizing that there are reinforcements, no matter how much the disciples ask, Master Bailian still refuses to reveal the identity of the holder of the fragment of the Book of Earth.

As time passed, the disciples did not say anything on the surface, but they had doubts in their hearts.

Now, when their spirits are at their lowest, the holder of the Earthly Book fragment has really appeared.

The flying sword landed at the edge of the ruins, and two beauties jumped down gracefully. The one in front was wearing a Taoist robe and had a bright oval face, red lips and bright eyes, skin as white as snow, and a slight edge on the end of her eyebrows, full of heroic spirit.

The other girl has the characteristics of a southern Xinjiang person, with exquisite and beautiful facial features, a lively temperament, and azure eyes that are like the sea, smart and shining.

But her wheat-colored skin and strong figure make her look like a little female leopard living in the jungle.

"Li Miaozhen, Tianzong Saint Li Miaozhen..."

"Is it Senior Sister Miaozhen? Is it really Senior Sister Miaozhen?"

"Great, Senior Sister Miaozhen is the holder of the fragment of the Earth Book of our Earth Sect?"

The disciples recognized Li Miaozhen. The three sects of heaven, earth and man each have their own ideas. The two sects of heaven and man are as powerful as fire and water, but they are not inseparable from each other.

The disciples of the three sects occasionally visit each other. Although the two sects of Heaven and Humanity often break up on bad terms, the word "Tao Sect" allows the three sects to maintain a subtle connection.

Not completely cut off.

Not long ago, the dispute between Li Miaozhen and Chu Yuanzhen was very heated. Yuezhi Villa is not isolated from the world, and the disciples of Tiandihui know everything about it.

Li Miaozhen made a ritual and smiled reservedly: "Brothers and sisters, please be polite."

The young disciples of the Tiandihui returned the favor one after another, and then looked at Lina.

Li Miao really understood and introduced: "She is from the Southern Xinjiang Li Gu Tribe."

Everyone saluted Lina again, and Southern Xinjiang Xiao Heipi bowed in return.

"Only, only two of them?" a young disciple asked tentatively.

If there are only two reinforcements, it will not be of much use to the situation, even though Tianzong Saint Li Miaozhen has already reached the fourth level and is a rising star with a bright future.

But the current situation is surrounded by a pack of wolves and a cloud of masters.

"They are almost here." Li Miaozhen smiled.

They...the disciples of the Tiandihui were overjoyed. This meant that there was more than one reinforcement, and they began to look forward to the other holders of the fragments of the Book of Earth.
To be continued...