Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 631: Su Yuan Makes His Move

The Old City Lord felt a heavy dread settle in his chest. Indeed, his predicament was dire compared to others, forcing him to confront a forty-sixth-tier Scavenger and a forty-fifth-tier Scavenger simultaneously!

Under normal circumstances, managing even a single Scavenger of equal rank would mark someone as an exceptionally powerful expert. Yet, here he was, facing a foe a full tier above his own level.

A mounting concern for Black Flame City also began to weigh on the Old City Lord's mind. He suddenly recalled the mention of a forty-fifth-tier powerhouse by Jia Jicheng.

"I can only hope he aids Black Flame City in weathering this storm," he murmured.

"Annihilate!"

A Nothingness Spike hurtled towards him, shattering the Old City Lord's contemplation. He was immediately thrust into a desperate struggle, engaging in the most ferocious conflict within the restricted zone against the two formidable Scavengers.

Meanwhile, Elsewhere.

Within the city's walls, Jia Jicheng and the others waited with bated breath for the Old City Lord's return.

However, as precious moments ticked by, a chilling realization dawned upon them: all communication from the Old City Lord had ceased.

"Report! The Scavengers from the north have fractured into two detachments, now linking up with the Scavenger forces on the western and eastern flanks!"

A soldier delivered the grim update.

"What is the meaning of this? And what of the forty-sixth-tier Scavenger?" inquired a Deputy City Lord.

"That particular Scavenger has vanished without a trace! It seems to have disappeared from the battlefield!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Jicheng's pupils constricted violently. "This is disastrous! We've walked right into a trap!"

Another Deputy City Lord grasped the severity. "That missing Scavenger must be positioned at the southern gate. It's highly probable the City Lord is currently battling two Scavengers! The situation is critical!"

A fresh report arrived from another soldier. "The Scavenger swarm at the southern city wall has divided into two contingents, each surging towards the left and right city gates!"

Boom! Boom!

Violent impacts suddenly reverberated from the eastern and western extremities of the city.

On each flank, a staggering two hundred and eighty thousand Scavengers unleashed a ferocious onslaught!

The forty-fifth-tier Scavengers spearheaded the charge, directing the vast Scavenger army to focus their assaults on concentrated points, thereby inflicting even more devastating damage upon the city!

At this critical juncture, Black Flame City's foundational reserves began to diminish at an alarming rate.

The immense pressure instantly fell upon the shoulders of the three Deputy City Lords.

"As per the Old City Lord's directive, our objective was to defend Black Flame City to the utmost until his return. But it's now evident the Old City Lord's situation is dire. We may not be able to hold out for him!"

The Deputy City Lord overseeing military affairs declared decisively, "We must, immediately, right now, request Level Two support from the Second Frontline!"

Jia Jicheng countered, "We have already petitioned for Level One support. Requesting Level Two support at this moment might not be approved. Unless Black Flame City's foundational reserves plummet below ten percent, it's unlikely to attract significant attention!"

In essence, Black Flame City's crisis had not yet reached an irreversible, life-threatening stage.

However, the ever-dwindling foundational reserves of Black Flame City were a resource painstakingly accumulated by the city itself. The loss of even a single percentage point was a deeply painful blow.

"Then, what course of action should we take?"

Jia Jicheng stated, "I possess contact details for a forty-fifth-tier powerhouse. The Old City Lord was apprised of this. We had an agreement that if we summoned him, he would be entitled to no less than a ten percent allocation of the Merit Points. Now is the opportune moment to invite him!"

Outside, the cacophony of battle raged relentlessly. Wave after wave of attacks hammered Black Flame City, casting stark illumination upon the anxious countenances of all gathered on the ramparts.

Everyone tirelessly launched counter-attacks to parry the successive assaults from the Scavengers, yet they could only deflect a fraction of the onslaught. Their desire was to penetrate the Scavenger ranks and engage, but the forty-fifth-tier Scavengers acted as insurmountable barriers. None could find a path to bypass them for direct confrontation.

Amidst the anxious crowd, Zhan Tian's brow furrowed deeply.

His Great Dao of Destruction had already achieved the forty-ninth tier. Though his Life-bound Chaos had only reached the thirty-third tier, he possessed the confidence to engage in cross-tier combat.

However, doing so would draw far too much attention. Confronting a forty-fifth-tier adversary with a mere thirty-third-tier cultivation base was an act so audacious it would inevitably lead to significant repercussions later.

Zhan Tian continued his vigilant observation of the unfolding events. Should the situation worsen and no other viable option presented itself, he would be compelled to intervene.

Jia Jicheng retrieved the Command Talisman and, with a decisive motion, crushed it!

Within the mystical realm of the Nine Stars Land.

Su Yuan, who had been in the process of tempering his willpower, suddenly regained his full awareness.

He quickly assessed his progress.

He was now astonishingly close to the towering purple stone pillar.

Having endured the profound baptism of countless eons, the intensity of his willpower had been elevated to an astounding forty-seventh tier!

This marked a colossal advancement.

His vision expanded, and within the far reaches of his sight, numerous cultivators could be seen meditating cross-legged, enduring the pressures of willpower.

These were the Dao Venerables residing in the Nine Stars Land. The willpower impact in their vicinity had diminished to beneath the Dominator level, creating an ideal environment for Dao Venerables to hone their skills.

He observed Su Yuan (Abyss), engaged in tempering his willpower at the threshold between quasi-Dominator and Dominator, striving to ascend to the Dominator level of willpower.

"Should anyone manage to elevate their willpower to the Dominator level, they would be worthy of cultivation."

Su Yuan retracted his contemplation. His gaze traversed the expanses of time and space, observing the unfolding events in Black Flame City and also noting the Command Talisman that Jia Jicheng had activated.

"With merely four Scavengers remaining, and Black Flame City still in peril?"

Su Yuan expressed a degree of astonishment.

He was aware that his prior engagement had not resulted in the elimination of all Scavengers. In his estimation, Black Flame City should have been capable of effortlessly repelling the remaining four Scavengers. Furthermore, had he annihilated them completely, it would have certainly prompted a thorough inquiry from Black Flame City. It was more prudent to leave a few for them, allowing them to savor a perceived victory.

He had not anticipated that these mere four Scavengers would prove so troublesome as to necessitate Black Flame City issuing a distress signal.

"Very well, I shall conclude these unfinished matters!"

With a mere thought, Su Yuan's form dematerialized instantaneously.

In the outer regions, Su Yuan (Abyss) gazed at the vanishing silhouette and lamented, "Dominator... when will I ever be able to tread the same path as you?"

High above Black Flame City.

The very instant after Jia Jicheng shattered the Command Talisman.

Su Yuan, concealed by a mask, materialized from the void before the assembled group.

"Esteemed One!" Jia Jicheng offered a respectful salutation with clasped hands. "We implore you to intervene and avert Black Flame City's crisis! Rescue our City Lord!"

Jia Jicheng proceeded to recount the current predicament to Su Yuan with comprehensive detail.

Upon hearing the account, Su Yuan's demeanor remained unfazed. "A straightforward task. Entrust this matter to me! Merely ensure the promised recompense is prepared."

Jia Jicheng replied with palpable joy, "Indubitably!"

Su Yuan positioned himself upon the eastern ramparts. He could observe a vast multitude of Scavengers launching their assault upon the city from without. With the exception of a single forty-fifth-tier Scavenger, all others were of a lesser rank. Once the formidable forty-fifth-tier threat was neutralized, Black Flame City would be capable of managing the remainder on its own.

"Esteemed One, we can carve a path for your advance! We shall suppress the harassment from the lesser Scavengers!"

Jia Jicheng proposed.

"There is no necessity for that!"

Su Yuan gestured dismissively. "I shall confront them directly!"

Jia Jicheng stood astonished. The Scavenger horde arrayed outside was relentlessly attacking. Did this formidable cultivator intend to charge directly into their midst, enduring the onslaught from all sides?

Su Yuan activated his World Traveler ability, and his form instantaneously materialized adjacent to the leading forty-fifth-tier Scavenger.

With a solitary, decisive sword stroke, he brought his blade down.

The Scavenger instantly perceived his presence and launched a furious counterattack against Su Yuan. Evidently, it recognized him.