Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8714: The great battle (1)

Cheng Wanchun stood by Situ Jingyu's side. Though Cheng Wanchun had been present all along, Situ Jingyu initially refrained from inviting him to converse privately. However, with the impending battle, Situ Jingyu felt it necessary to include Cheng Wanchun.

Observing the Shadow Realm Army advancing towards them, Situ Jingyu couldn't suppress a flicker of unease. He turned to Cheng Wanchun, remarking, "Mr. Cheng, it appears the forces from the Shadow Realm are preparing to launch a full-scale assault. Should we perhaps expedite our progress?"

Cheng Wanchun, his gaze fixed on the approaching host, gently shook his head. "No need to rush," he advised. "We shall proceed at our current pace. Do not underestimate the capabilities of this array platform. Its power is immense, and the celestial devices are spaced at precise intervals. Even if some individuals from the Shadow Realm manage to breach the platform's defenses and target us, it will not be a simple feat. Therefore, there is no cause for undue worry."

Situ Jingyu proposed, "Very well, let's implement this strategy. We shall deploy some of the larger celestial devices and position them outside our main formation. If the situation demands, they can engage the Shadow Realm forces beyond our perimeter. While this might incur some losses, I believe a squadron of these celestial devices will make the enemy hesitant to commit their full strength against our formation, thereby reducing the pressure upon us." He added, "As long as these large magical artifacts remain within the gray fog's bounds, significant casualties shouldn't occur. Furthermore, if we assign fewer disciples to pilot these artifacts, with only a select few experts to guard them, the losses will be manageable."

Cheng Wanchun nodded in agreement, responding, "An excellent suggestion. However, these large magical artifacts must possess considerable speed and a formidable impact. Since Alliance Master Situ possesses greater familiarity with these devices, I entrust this matter to your discretion."

Situ Jingyu affirmed with a nod and promptly summoned the other Sect Masters. She briefed them on her plan, and they offered no objections. Their gazes, fixed upon the aggressively charging Shadow Realm Army, betrayed a hint of apprehension. Thus, Situ Jingyu's proposal was met with considerable relief and enthusiasm.

Just as Situ Jingyu and her associates began assembling a contingent of substantial spiritual artifacts to form this 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 payload at maximum intensity. Streaks of multi-colored energy erupted, illuminating the sky in a breathtaking spectacle. Yet, these beautiful streaks were harbingers of death.

The Shadow Realm's forces fanned out, charging towards the Blood Sea Alliance's formation. However, their advance was immediately met by the barrage from the magical energy cannons, followed by evasive maneuvers against the machine-powered energy cannons, and finally, dodging the energy swords, all before they could even reach the platform itself. Frankly, facing such a relentless onslaught, only a fraction of the Shadow Realm Army could realistically make it to the platform.

Nevertheless, the sheer numbers of the Shadow Realm's troops were overwhelming. Compounding this, the Blood Sea Alliance's platforms were spaced too far apart. Due to the limited number of platforms, the defensive area they were tasked to cover was exceedingly vast, necessitating wider separation between each platform. This, in turn, created gaps in their defensive coverage. As the Shadow Realm Army pressed their assault, they gradually identified these vulnerabilities and subsequently poured into the vicinity of the magic circle defense lines through these blind spots.

The Blood Sea Alliance's troops were already arrayed near the magic circle defense lines. In conjunction with the long-range magical tools aboard the larger magical artifacts, they unleashed their attacks upon the encroaching Shadow Realm Army. The engagement between the two forces had finally commenced. Fortunately, the defensive magic formations on the magic circle platforms proved remarkably resilient. To this point, not a single platform had been breached, and all remained fully operational.

However, the moment the two armies clashed in close quarters, the combat effectiveness of the Blood Sea Alliance's forces became starkly apparent. Their fighting prowess was, to be quite honest, not particularly impressive, especially when confronted by the Shadow Realm Army, where their weakness seemed even more pronounced. Casualties began to mount steadily. Despite these setbacks, they largely managed to hold their ground.

Nevertheless, the pressure on their formation intensified. Witnessing this, Cheng Wanchun swiftly commanded, "All disciples to enter the grand ritual implement, utilizing it as a base for a counter-assault. Following that, deploy the formation army once more. Be swift and maintain distance from the fog." As Cheng Wanchun concluded, Situ Jingyu nodded and turned to an attendant, "Proceed with Mr. Cheng's orders, immediately." "Understood, sir!" the man acknowledged, turning sharply to relay the command.

With the directive issued, the Blood Sea Alliance's military situation saw a marked shift. Their disciples gradually retreated to the colossal celestial devices, employing them as bulwarks against the Shadow Realm's onslaught. Observing this, the Shadow Realm forces escalated their assault with even greater ferocity.

At this critical juncture, the long-prepared ritual implement army accelerated its advance. Like piercing swords, they plunged directly into the ranks of the Shadow Realm army. This maneuver caught the Shadow Realm forces off guard, as they had not anticipated such a move at this particular moment. Their attack rhythm faltered, and their offensive capability was effectively bisected. The vanguard continued their engagement with the Blood Sea Alliance, but the rear echelons struggled to maintain the pace.

Simultaneously, the vanguard of rapidly deployed, sharp magical implements moved at full speed, carving a path through the Shadow Realm's army. Their objective was to impede the Shadow Realm's three-pronged pincer attack, thereby buying precious time for their own formation to regroup and eradicate the Shadow Realm forces that had breached their lines.

Then, a deafening roar echoed. A Shadow General, astride a Flood Dragon, emerged from the dense gray fog. Clad in dark attire and armor, the general wielded a formidable Green Dragon Crescent Blade, which he swung at a grand celestial device. A blinding beam of blade light erupted from the weapon, cleaving through the massive artifact.

From within the damaged magical artifact, an enraged shout arose. A colossal shadow of a whip lashed out, directly intercepting the blade light. Clearly, a powerful expert from within the artifact had intervened. This individual was an Elder of the Green Wind Sect, renowned for his formidable abilities.

With a resounding crash, the whip shadow met the blade light head-on. The two forces collided violently, but the whip shadow was ultimately severed by the blade light. Although the blade light's momentum was momentarily checked, it continued its path towards the grand magical weapon. It was evident that the Shadow Realm general possessed superior strength compared to the Green Wind Sect Elder.

Upon witnessing this, the Elder's expression shifted drastically. He uttered a forceful snort, bit the tip of his tongue, and spat blood onto the whip in his hand. With a swift motion, he flung the whip forward, simultaneously shouting, "Transform!" In response to his command, the long whip morphed into a majestic Azure Dragon, its scales gleaming and claws extended, exuding an extraordinary aura. It surged forward to confront the blade light.

**BOOM!** A thunderous explosion marked the collision between the Green Dragon and the saber radiance. The saber radiance vanished instantly, while the Green Dragon's charge was halted only momentarily. It then raised its head, issuing a piercing roar before spiraling through the air and charging directly at the Shadow General. The Green Wind Sect Elder, standing atop the grand-scale magic weapon, appeared visibly weakened, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth. His gaze remained fixed on the Shadow Realm, indicating that the previous exchange had indeed inflicted injury.

The Shadow Realm general observed the Green Dragon hurtling towards him and let out a cold snort. He then brandished his great saber, engaging the mythical beast in combat. The Flood Dragon beneath him hissed and lunged, snapping at the Green Dragon. Though the rider and his mount clearly held the advantage, the Green Dragon tenaciously fought on.

Amidst this fierce duel, several other colossal spiritual artifacts came under attack. However, these artifacts were also defended by formidable experts who met the assault with their full might. The contingent of grand spiritual artifacts, undeterred, continued their rapid advance.

After a hurried escape from the Shadow Realm Army and putting significant distance between themselves and their pursuers, the Shadow Realm generals emerged. It was clear they had no intention of letting the Shadow Realm's celestial device Army get away. Furthermore, their flood dragons were incredibly swift. Even with the large celestial devices pushing their speed to the limit, they still couldn't outrun the pursuit.

Situ Jingyu, who had been closely monitoring the magic weapon Army, was taken aback. He turned to Cheng Wanchun. "Mr. Cheng," he said, "it appears the forces dispatched by the Shadow Realm this time are no ordinary group. Their combat prowess is exceptionally high. Should we consider reinforcing the magic weapon Army? If this continues, I fear these magic weapons will be annihilated by the Shadow Realm's forces."

Cheng Wanchun observed the unfolding situation before responding with a deep voice. "Alliance Master Situ, you will maintain command here. Eliminate all Shadow Realm individuals who have penetrated the formation as swiftly as possible. I shall lead a contingent to intercept them. Leave that front to me; the rest is in your capable hands." Wan Chun then surged towards the ritual implement Army. Simultaneously, he gestured, and a dozen Metal Men materialized beside him. These figures, standing approximately three meters tall, were clad in armor, brandished immense blades, and wore capes. Though they resembled giants, they were, in fact, puppet warriors.

These puppet warriors represented a novel creation from the bloody massacre sect. While incredibly potent, their creation was not a simple feat, and thus, they could not be produced in mass quantities. Crafting each one demanded considerable time. Nevertheless, their sheer power was undeniable. Zhao Hai had gifted Cheng Wanchun a few of these formidable constructs, anticipating their potential utility when engaging the blood sea Alliance. They could prove invaluable in unexpected crises, and indeed, they had become so.