Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1445 - 769: Rotation

Retracting their Lifebound Flying Swords, Great Cultivator Lou and Grandmaster Wu began the tedious process of using Spiritual Power Patterns to cleanse the pollution from their blades.

This was a grueling and necessary chore, as each cycle of cleansing could only wipe away a miniscule amount of the corruption.

Should they neglect this task, the accumulated filth would severely hamper the performance of their Lifebound Flying Swords after only a few more encounters.

Just as the two Great Cultivators rejoined the ranks of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, a streak of light emerged from the shielded base, racing to catch up with the departing team.

"Wu Qi has actually made a full recovery!" The cultivators stationed at the base were the first to spot him, expressing shock at how quickly he had bounced back.

Having been struck by a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being, Wu Qi’s previous wounds had been incredibly severe.

The observers also noted the efficiency of the 'Space Acceptance Array.' It had proven far more effective than Life-Saving Jade Talismans at instantly extracting Cultivators from the brink of death on the battlefield.

Furthermore, the production of Life-Saving Jade Talismans was notoriously difficult, demanding the refinement skills of Great Cultivators and the use of exceedingly rare materials.

In contrast, the 'Space Acceptance Array' only required a single Space Acceptance Talisman. Rumor had it that the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had integrated these talismans into their Identity Jade Discs, bringing the cost of activation down to nearly nothing.

Seeing Wu Qi return to their ranks, the Sword Cultivators of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion couldn't hide their smiles.

"Wu Qi, is your condition stable?" Great Cultivator Lou inquired with a grave expression.

"I am ready for combat; my wounds are mostly healed!" Wu Qi answered, casting a look of deep gratitude toward Li Yuanba.

With a casual flick of his wrist, Li Yuanba unleashed the 'Innate Wood' Divine Skill, bathing Wu Qi in a gentle green glow.

"This is a bit excessive; I was already nearly better!" Wu Qi remarked, feeling his internal injuries vanish at an incredible speed.

"You are still our vanguard, Wu Qi. Let Yuanba push your state to its peak!" Great Cultivator Lou commanded sternly.

Paying no mind to Wu Qi’s protests, Li Yuanba invoked the 'Innate Wood' Divine Skill once more, shrouding the man in a second layer of emerald light.

This application wasn't for mending flesh, but rather to fortify Wu Qi’s body with the essence of 'Innate Wood' to shield him from future harm.

Had it not been for the previous enhancement of the 'Innate Wood' Divine Skill, that crushing blow from the Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being likely would have left Wu Qi dead rather than merely wounded.

The conflict raged on as the Sword Cultivators surged forward, reaping the lives of Hell Creatures in massive numbers.

Meanwhile, the superpowers back at the base were busy. They began constructing formations across the newly cleared territory to facilitate the base's expansion.

The current outpost was far too cramped and lacked any defensive depth, possessing only a solitary line of protection. With so many Cultivators packed together, they were unable to unleash their full combat potential.

Only through expansion could the reclaimed land be properly fortified and defended.

After two hours of relentless fighting, the Sword Cultivators finally withdrew to the base under the orders of their two Great Cultivators.

The prolonged skirmish had drained their stamina significantly. According to the pre-arranged rotation plan, it was time for a fresh unit to take over.

Next in line were the members of Central State Commerce. Led by their own two Great Cultivators, they stepped beyond the safety of the base's defensive array.

The moment they clashed with the Hell Creatures, they felt an immediate and crushing pressure.

Observing the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion from the sidelines had made the battle look simple, but the reality of the front line was a different story entirely.

The Hell Creatures possessed formidable strength and were capable of coordinated group strikes, forcing the Central State Commerce Cultivators to burn through their reserves just to keep the monsters at bay.

Even a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner could not maintain such a high-intensity output for very long.

Several Hell Creatures with exceptional speed or thick hides managed to tank through the attacks, closing the distance and reaching the Cultivators' front lines.

If the two Great Cultivators hadn't stepped in to intercept, Central State Commerce would have likely suffered casualties almost immediately.

The two Great Cultivators of Central State Commerce felt a sting of humiliation, knowing they were losing prestige in front of the other gathered powers.

Previously, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had seemed completely relaxed, with their leaders only acting when a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being showed up. Otherwise, the two Sword Cultivator Great Cultivators had simply acted as spectators.

Now, Central State Commerce's leaders were forced to get their hands dirty right away, making the disparity between their Sect and the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion painfully obvious.

In truth, this difference was largely due to Li Yuanba’s five mid-stage Golden Corpses.

One could not overlook the impact of those five Golden Corpses; their presence on the front line meant they were absorbing the brunt of the Hell Creatures' aggression.

Boasting incredible defense and physical attributes that surpassed the Hell Creatures, the Golden Corpses' synergy with the Sword Cultivators had made the slaughter look effortless.

Central State Commerce, however, was now facing the horde directly, unable to rely on long-range magical treasure strikes for extended periods.

While those skilled in Spells fared slightly better by using magical treasures to amplify their incantations, those who relied solely on direct treasure-to-foe combat found their effectiveness plummeting.

Barking orders, the two Great Cultivators commanded the Central State Commerce group to organize into a battle formation to utilize its collective buffs.

They had neglected to do so earlier, blinded by overconfidence after watching the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s seemingly easy victory.