Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1442 - 767: Base_2

"You have arrived at the perfect moment; take charge of that wall's defense!" Great Cultivator Lou commanded, gesturing toward a specific section of the fortifications.

A group consisting of one hundred Sword Cultivators and over a hundred criminal cultivators was already struggling under immense pressure, yet he delegated the new responsibility without hesitation.

With a wave of Hongguang Venerable’s hand, a hundred Mid-stage Venerables transitioned into their assigned spots. Their forms glowed with a shimmering Buddhist light that merged into a seamless, protective barrier.

As Hongguang Venerable performed a hand seal, the collective Buddhist light from the hundred Mid-stage Venerables descended upon the wall they were guarding.

The structure began to beam with holy radiance, causing the swarming Hell creatures to instinctively recoil and avoid that particular sector.

The Mid-stage Venerables then launched a continuous barrage of wide-area spells, sending bursts of golden Buddhist light exploding into the ranks of the Hell monsters.

Positioned at the heart of the hundred Mid-stage Venerables, the two Great Venerables gathered golden Buddhist light in their palms. They remained hyper-vigilant, prepared to intercept any high-level threats at a moment's notice.

Observing the precision of the Da Leiyin Temple practitioners, Great Cultivator Lou felt a twinge of professional jealousy, though he reminded himself that compared to Li Yuanba’s recent feats, this was relatively standard.

Following them were the female cultivators from Luanyang Palace. As these Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners took the field, they were also assigned a section of the wall.

They summoned their Phoenix Beasts one after another, creating vast infernos before their defensive lines that made it nearly impossible for the Hell creatures to draw near.

As teams from various super factions poured into the Hell Cave Heaven, the density of cultivators grew. Defending the small hundred-meter radius became increasingly manageable as their numbers swelled.

By the time the final group arrived, the small outpost held over a thousand Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners and nearly twenty Great Cultivators.

Such a gathering highlight the staggering might possessed by the super factions of the Central State Continent.

Even so, these were merely emergency reinforcements; for instance, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had only dispatched a quarter of its Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivators.

“We are fortunate that no Fourth-Grade Late Stage Hell Monsters are present yet, giving us a chance to secure our footing,” Great Cultivator Lou remarked with a faint smile.

“We must eventually journey deeper into this Hell Cave Heaven to identify the source of these monsters. This situation is illogical; what kind of resources could possibly sustain the growth of such a massive horde?” Hongguang Venerable replied, his expression grim.

An overwhelming aura of malice had weighed on him since the moment they entered.

While guarding the entrance earlier, he had assumed the Hell beings were simply concentrated there for an assault on the passage.

However, once inside the Hell Cave Heaven, he realized the entire realm was crawling with Fourth-Grade Mid-stage Hell beings, far more than he had initially calculated.

This realization left even Hongguang Venerable feeling a sense of dread.

He utilized a Secret Technique to scan the environment, discovering the vastness of the Hell Cave Heaven. If every corner of this space was as crowded as their current location, the ecology of this realm defied all reason.

Whether they were Mid-stage or Late-stage, Fourth-Grade Hell beings required massive amounts of energy to develop.

Even if they fed on evil energy, a source of incredible magnitude would be necessary to support such a population.

Hongguang Venerable concluded that the root cause of this unnatural breeding must be found; otherwise, the tide of Hell beings would never cease.

“Our current numbers are more than sufficient for defense. We should rotate teams to head out and cull the monsters, thinning their ranks so we don't end up completely surrounded,” Great Cultivator Lou suggested.

He preferred a methodical approach, believing that reckless charging would be a mistake at this stage.

Now that they had a secure base, they could expand their influence outward from the center.

“I concur!”

“Agreed!”

The Great Cultivators from the other super factions voiced their support, preferring a steady advancement to avoid unnecessary casualties within their own ranks.

“In that case, let the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion take the first shift to clear the area. While we are out, please focus on strengthening the Formations here,” Great Cultivator Lou proposed, taking the initiative to lead the Sword Cultivators into the fray.

The other Great Cultivators were more than happy to let them go.

Sword Cultivators were renowned for their offensive prowess. Furthermore, since it was unknown if any Fourth-Grade Late Stage Hell beings were hiding nearby, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion would serve as the shield against any sudden ambushes.

Without complaint, the Sword Cultivators organized into small battle arrays. Seven of these units worked in tandem as they flew beyond the protection of the Formation.

“Attention, all Sword Cultivators! Do not use your Lifebound Flying Swords for direct contact. Use sword light for your attacks instead; the atmosphere here will corrupt your Lifebound Flying Swords!” Great Cultivator Lou warned.

Many had already sensed the danger, though the short duration of previous fights meant the damage had been minimal so far.

Following Great Cultivator Lou’s orders, they activated sword light transformation Secret Techniques. They projected beams of energy from their Lifebound Flying Swords, lacing the attacks with Sword Intent to strike down the Hell creatures from a distance.

While this slightly reduced their total damage output, it protected their primary weapons from corruption.

Li Yuanba remained stationary, allowing his five Mid-stage Golden Corpses to lead the charge for the Sword Cultivators.

Though it was a strange sight to see five Mid-stage Golden Corpses at the head of a Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion formation, no one questioned it.

Everyone was well aware of the terrifying power Li Yuanba’s corpses possessed; it would have been a waste not to utilize them as the vanguard.

The slaughter of the Hell creatures proceeded at a steady pace. Even though the two Great Cultivators and Li Yuanba hadn't personally joined the fray, the energy-based sword light of the others was enough to continuously harvest the monsters, proving the lethality of the Sword Cultivators.

Li Yuanba continued to stabilize the Spiritual Power Pattern within his Dantian while staying near Great Cultivator Lou, acting as a protector for Lou Wu.

Great Venerable Hongfa had stayed behind outside the Hell Cave Heaven to monitor the Space Acceptance Array, as such a vital asset required a Great Venerable's protection to prevent interference.

Lou Wu had been brought along but was not integrated into the seven combat teams.

Despite his usual boldness, Great Cultivator Lou wasn't willing to risk his son in the primary attack formation.

Lou Wu attempted to join the fight, but he quickly became discouraged. His attacks were failing to penetrate the thick hides of the Hell creatures, forcing him to retract his sword light in frustration.

Even if he used the full power of his Lifebound Flying Sword, the defensive shells of the monsters were simply too tough for him to crack.

The weakest enemies were at the Fourth-grade Mid-stage—a full realm above Lou Wu—and their natural defenses made the power gap insurmountable.

“Focus on refining your Sword Intent. Once it reaches a certain level of purity, these creatures' defenses will crumble like paper,” Li Yuanba encouraged with a smile.

To demonstrate, he flicked a casual beam of sword light. Infused with 'Chaos Sword Intent,' the light sliced through four Fourth-grade Mid-stage Hell creatures effortlessly before dissipating.

A single strike killing four such monsters represented an attack power that dwarfed a hundred of his peers combined; the difference was staggering.

Lou Wu didn't understand the intricacies of 'Chaos Sword Intent,' but he was awestruck by the result of his master's casual blow.

It served as living proof that with sufficient Sword Intent, an enemy's defense became irrelevant.

His spirits lifted, and he began to watch the senior Sword Cultivators with renewed focus, eager to absorb their combat experience.

Great Cultivator Lou sighed inwardly, shaking his head. He thought his son was being a bit naive—no one’s Sword Intent, not even his own as a Great Cultivator, could hope to match the sheer quality of Li Yuanba’s 'Chaos Sword Intent.'