Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8714 8714: The great battle (1)
Previously on Living In Another World With A Farm...
Cheng Wanchun was positioned beside Situ Jingyu. Though Cheng Wanchun had been present all along, Situ Jingyu had initially kept him at a distance, unwilling for him to overhear their private conversation. However, with the imminent commencement of the battle, Situ Jingyu found it necessary to include Cheng Wanchun.
Observing the Shadow Realm Army advancing towards them, Situ Jingyu couldn't suppress a surge of apprehension. He turned to Cheng Wanchun and remarked, "Mr. Cheng, it appears the forces from the Shadow Realm are preparing to launch an all-out assault. Should we perhaps quicken our pace?"
A thoughtful expression crossed Cheng Wanchun's face as he surveyed the approaching host. He countered, "There's no need for haste. We shall maintain our current progression. Do not underestimate the capabilities of this array platform. Its power is considerable, and the celestial devices are strategically spaced. Even if some from the Shadow Realm manage to breach the platform's defenses, launching an attack upon us will prove no simple feat. Therefore, you needn't worry."
Situ Jingyu proposed, "Perhaps we could detach some of the larger celestial devices and position them outside our formation. If the situation demands, they could engage the Shadow Realm forces directly. While this might incur some losses, I believe such a contingent of celestial devices would give the enemy pause, deterring them from unleashing their full might. This, in turn, could alleviate the pressure on our primary formation." He added, "As long as these large magical artifacts remain clear of the encroaching gray fog, severe casualties should be avoidable. Furthermore, by deploying only a minimal number of disciples within these artifacts, manned by a few skilled experts for defense, the overall losses can be kept within acceptable limits."
Cheng Wanchun assented, "An excellent suggestion. Your plan is sound. However, the large magical artifacts must possess significant speed and formidable impact. Alliance Master Situ, your understanding of these devices far surpasses mine. I entrust you with the responsibility of arranging this crucial aspect."
With a nod, Situ Jingyu promptly summoned the other Sect Masters. She elucidated her strategy, and met with no objections. Casting their gazes towards the aggressively advancing Shadow Realm Army, a degree of fear was palpable amongst them. Situ Jingyu's proposed plan, therefore, was met with considerable relief and approval.
At the very moment Situ Jingyu and the others were assembling a contingent of powerful celestial artifacts for their assault team, the Shadow Realm Army had already entered the firing range of their array platform. The energy cannons mounted on the platform unleashed their full power, sending salvos of multi-colored energy spheres streaking across the sky. It was a dazzling spectacle, yet the beauty of these lights portended imminent death.
The Shadow Realm's Army dispersed, charging towards the Blood Sea Alliance's formation. Yet, their path was fraught with peril: they first had to endure the barrages from the magic energy cannons, then evade the onslaught of the machine-powered energy cannons, and finally navigate the deadly energy swords before even approaching the platform. Truthfully, facing such a gauntlet, only a fraction of the Shadow Realm Army could realistically reach the platform.
Nevertheless, the sheer numbers of the Shadow Realm forces were overwhelming. Compounding this, the spacing between the Blood Sea Alliance's platforms was excessively wide. The limited number of platforms necessitated a greater distance between them, creating exploitable blind spots in their defensive coverage. As the Shadow Realm Army commenced their charge, they subtly identified these vulnerabilities and began funneling their forces towards the defensive lines of the magic formations through these gaps.
The Blood Sea Alliance's forces were strategically positioned near the magic formation's defense lines, ready to engage. Alongside the long-range attacks from the larger celestial artifacts, they unleashed a coordinated assault upon the charging Shadow Realm Army. The clash between the two forces had finally begun. Fortunately, the defensive magic formations shielding the magic formation platforms remained robust. To this point, no platform had been breached, and they continued to function effectively.
However, the moment close-quarters combat commenced, the combat effectiveness of the Blood Sea Alliance's Army was starkly revealed. Their fighting power, particularly against the relentless onslaught of the Shadow Realm's Army, proved to be significantly lacking. Casualties began to mount steadily, though the overall defense line managed to hold for the time being.
However, the pressure on their formation was intensifying. Perceiving this, Cheng Wanchun swiftly commanded, "Order all disciples to enter the grand ritual implement and utilize it as a base for a counterattack. Then, let the formation army engage once more. Remember, maintain distance from the fog and act with haste." As Cheng Wanchun concluded, Situ Jingyu nodded and turned to a subordinate, "Go, relay Mr. Cheng's command immediately." "Yes, sir!" the subordinate responded with alacrity before rushing off to convey the orders. Following the command, the tide of the Blood Sea Alliance's army began to shift. Disciples of the Blood Sea Alliance gradually withdrew to their large-scale celestial devices, using them to repel the assault from the Shadow Realm's forces. Upon witnessing this maneuver, the Shadow Realm's army intensified their offensive. At this critical juncture, the formation army, having been prepared, accelerated to their maximum speed. Like piercing swords, they plunged directly into the Shadow Realm's ranks. The Shadow Realm's army was visibly caught off guard by this sudden maneuver from the Blood Sea Alliance, their attack rhythm faltering. Their relentless assault was effectively halved, with the vanguard still engaged while the rear guard struggled to keep pace. Concurrently, the formidable force of charging magical weapons, previously held in readiness, moved at full speed, plowing through the Shadow Realm's army. Their objective was to impede the Shadow Realm's three-pronged pincer attack, thereby granting their own formation precious time to regroup and annihilate the enemy soldiers who had infiltrated their lines. But then, a thunderous roar echoed. A Shadow General, mounted on a flood dragon, emerged from the swirling gray fog. Clad in dark armor and wielding a formidable Green Dragon Crescent Blade, the general descended upon a large celestial device. A blinding flash of blade light erupted from the weapon, cleaving the celestial device. From within the large celestial device, an enraged bellow preceded the emergence of a massive whip shadow, which lunged to meet the blade light. It was evident that the master of the celestial device had intervened. This individual was an Elder of the Green Wind Sect, renowned for his formidable power. With a resounding crash, the whip shadow clashed against the blade light. The two forces met head-on, but the whip shadow was ultimately severed by the blade light. Though the blade light's momentum was momentarily halted, it continued its trajectory towards the large-scale magic weapon. It was clear that the Shadow Realm general possessed a strength far exceeding that of the Green Wind Sect Elder. Observing this, the Elder's expression shifted dramatically. With a guttural cry, he bit down on the tip of his tongue, causing blood to spray onto the whip in his hand. He then brandished his arm, launching the whip forward as he bellowed, "Transform!" In response to his command, the long whip metamorphosed into a magnificent Azure Dragon, its scales gleaming, its claws extended, emanating an aura of immense power. It surged directly to confront the blade light. BOOM! A deafening explosion followed as the Green Dragon met the saber radiance. The saber light vanished instantly, while the Green Dragon's charge was briefly stalled. It then reared its head, letting out a piercing roar. After circling in the air, it charged headlong towards the Shadow General. The Green Wind Sect Elder, standing atop the large-scale magic weapon, appeared visibly weakened, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth. His gaze remained fixed on the Shadow Realm, the aftermath of the previous clash clearly having taken its toll. The Shadow General, facing the onslaught of the Green Dragon, responded with a cold snort. He swung his massive blade, engaging the dragon in combat. The flood dragon beneath him hissed and snapped, joining the fray. Despite the combined assault of the general and his mount, the Green Dragon valiantly held its ground. As this intense duel unfolded, several other substantial spiritual artifacts came under attack. However, these artifacts were protected by skilled experts, enabling them to mount a robust defense. The formation of these large spiritual artifacts continued its swift advance without faltering.Once they broke free from the Shadow Realm's pursuing forces and gained significant distance, the pursuing generals from the Shadow Realm emerged. It was clear they intended to prevent the Shadow Realm's celestial device Army from escaping. Furthermore, their flood Dragons possessed considerable speed. Despite the celestial devices maximizing their haste, escaping the pursuit proved impossible.
Situ Jingyu, who had been intently observing the magic weapon Army, was taken aback. He turned to Cheng Wanchun, remarking, "Mr. Cheng, it appears the forces dispatched by the Shadow Realm this time are formidable. Their combat prowess is exceptionally high. Do you believe we should lend support to the magic weapon Army? If this situation persists, I fear these magic weapons will be annihilated by the Shadow Realm Army."
Cheng Wanchun assessed the unfolding events and stated gravely, "Alliance Master Situ, you shall maintain command here. Expedite the elimination of all Shadow Realm individuals who have breached our formation. I will lead a contingent to intercept them. Leave the opposing force to me; the remainder is your responsibility." Cheng Wanchun then surged towards the ritual implement Army. Simultaneously, with a gesture, a dozen Metal Men materialized beside him. These figures stood approximately three meters tall, clad in armor, wielding large blades, and sporting capes. Though they resembled towering humanoids, they were, in fact, puppet warriors.
These puppet warriors represented a novel creation from the Bloody Massacre Sect, boasting immense power but proving exceedingly difficult and time-consuming to produce, precluding mass production. Zhao Hai had gifted Cheng Wanchun a few of these formidable constructs. Cheng Wanchun had been engaged in conflict with the Blood Sea Alliance and foresaw their potential utility in critical moments. Indeed, they were proving their worth.