Chapter 2202: Envy of Others

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In this situation, either the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator failed to catch Du Feng, or Du Feng had already been killed.

However, regardless of whether Du Feng was alive or dead, a raging inferno from a Fusion Realm cultivator was now bearing down on the Enlightenment Realm cultivators!

Lu Ye had not anticipated the situation would unfold this way, but he quickly understood it was due to the Broodmother!

The Crane Wing Camp had been slaughtering enemies here, and the Broodmother had clearly perceived the threat posed by Lu Ye and his companions, which was why it had sent the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator back as swift reinforcement.

Considering this, Du Feng was most likely still alive.

Lu Ye did not want to engage a Fusion Realm cultivator, even though he no longer feared one. However, sometimes being too sharp was not a good thing, as many matters were difficult to explain clearly.

If Lu Ye had hailed from one of the four top noble families, he naturally wouldn't have to worry. But he was ultimately an outsider here, without support or background, and exposing certain things would be very troublesome.

When he killed Pei Dan in Blue Water last time, he could attribute part of the credit to Yan Hong, and he also had Bifu as a cover then.

Moreover, the main reason no one suspected him was that no one knew how strong Pei Dan truly was, as Pei Dan had been killed as soon as he made his move.

The Human Battle Alliance had clearly assumed that Pei Dan was merely a newly promoted Fusion Realm cultivator. For such a cultivator, Lu Ye, commanding Bifu and cooperating with Yan Hong, indeed had a chance to kill him if the opponent was careless.

This was why the Alliance had not thoroughly investigated the matter after that battle.

However, this Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator was different from Pei Dan.

He had already driven off Du Feng, and Du Feng was still alive. While others might not know the extent of his strength, Du Feng certainly did!

If Lu Ye could kill such a powerful expert, one even Du Feng couldn't defeat, it would be inexplicable.

But given the current situation, avoiding combat was impossible. The opponent was charging fiercely, clearly intent on a complete massacre. Evading the fight would only lead to more casualties.

Lu Ye sighed inwardly, secretly glad that the Crane Wing Formation now provided cover; otherwise, he would truly have to expose his own strength.

“This villain fought Du Feng, and Du Feng was severely wounded, so he surely won’t be in good shape. Don't be intimidated by his aura!” Lu Ye roared, boosting morale.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Indeed, before Lu Ye and his companions arrived, Du Feng had fought this villain for a long time, and it had been an evenly matched battle. In other words, the two Fusion Realm cultivators were of comparable strength.

If that was the case, and Du Feng was severely wounded, how could the villain not have paid a price?

It was even possible that he had very little Dao power left at this moment, and his current strong aura might just be a spent force!

Wang Xun also shouted, “Fleeing means certain death; fighting offers a chance at life! Brothers, follow the commander into battle. Even if we die, we won't be alone if we face it together!”

Lu Ye felt relieved, knowing Wang Xun understood him.

With that single shout, combined with Lu Ye's earlier encouragement, the slight panic within the Crane Wing Camp instantly vanished, replaced by resolute expressions on every face.

Wang Xun was right: facing a Fusion Realm cultivator, fleeing meant certain death. Only by meeting them head-on in battle was there a sliver of hope.

They had deeply experienced the power of the Crane Wing Formation. The Enlightenment Realm cultivators were simply no match for them. The true might of this formation had not been fully unleashed from the beginning until now!

No one knew whether it could truly withstand the assault of a Fusion Realm cultivator.

But... it was worth a try! After all, this Fusion Realm cultivator wasn't overly powerful and was not at his peak.

“Wang Xun, switch positions!” Lu Ye commanded in a low voice.

Wang Xun understood immediately, shifting his body and instantly swapping places with Lu Ye.

His new position was the Crane's Beak!

The formation showed no disruption due to Lu Ye and Wang Xun's swap. As Lu Ye's own strength had increased, the range of the United Energy Dao Pattern's influence had also greatly expanded. However, because there were only a hundred people, maintaining a formation spanning several hundred li was the most suitable.

This way, even with the switch, Lu Ye could still link everyone's vital energies without any fluctuations.

Immediately, the divine crane, guided by Lu Ye, turned its direction to directly confront the furiously charging Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator.

Seeing the Crane Wing Formation respond in this manner, the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator grew even angrier. It was bad enough he hadn't managed to kill Du Feng this time; now, a group of mere Enlightenment Realm cultivators dared to show off their might in front of him?

His condition was indeed not good, but a group of Enlightenment Realm cultivators, even if they formed such an astonishing formation, he would not take them seriously.

He attacked fiercely, unleashing a punch!

At the same time, the power of all cultivators in the entire Crane Wing Camp converged on Lu Ye, guided by the connection of their vital energies.

Such an amplification would be terrifying for a normal Enlightenment Realm cultivator, and no Enlightenment Realm cultivator could withstand such a concentration of power.

Lu Ye only felt a slight pressure... that was all.

Yet, he still circulated his blood energy, his body steaming with vital blood, his eyes wide and bloodshot, feigning an unbearable posture—for this was the normal reaction.

The short hammer in his hand smashed down fiercely.

From a distance, the divine crane's beak appeared to gently peck at the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator!

The moment their powers collided, the enraged Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator's eyes bulged, filled with an expression of disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

This was because not only did he fail to gain an advantage in this collision, but he also suffered a loss.

A power stronger than his own surged from the short hammer, not only neutralizing his attack but also shattering his defenses.

This power... could it be fifty marks?

He almost thought he had encountered a disguised Fusion Realm cultivator, and a Fusion Realm cultivator capable of wielding fifty marks of power would be at the fourth stage of the Fusion Realm.

But he quickly realized something was amiss, as this power wasn't concentrated enough and showed clear traces of an Enlightenment Realm cultivator. If the opponent truly were a Fusion Realm cultivator, their power wouldn't be so diffused.

“Ugh…” A mouthful of fresh blood suddenly splattered onto his face.

The Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator was stunned.

His own blood and energy surged, which he forcibly suppressed, feigning composure. Why had the other party vomited blood instead?

But soon, a chilling sensation crept over him, because in that very instant, countless attacks from within the Crane Wing Formation surged towards him!

These were the attacks unleashed by the numerous Enlightenment Realm cultivators hidden within the Crane Wing Formation!

The power of the entire Crane Wing Camp was currently concentrated on Lu Ye, making it impossible for them to attack independently. Instead, it was the cultivators previously rescued by the Crane Wing Camp who launched the counterattack.

They acted purely on instinct, knowing that if this Fusion Realm cultivator wasn't killed, everyone would die. Yet, their cooperation with the Crane Wing Camp proved to be perfectly complementary.

This is bad!

The Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator was alarmed. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have given such an assault a second thought. Although the attacks were dense, as long as they didn't instantly break through his defenses, he wouldn't be in much danger; at most, he'd expend some Dao power.

However, his protective power had been shattered by the earlier collision with Lu Ye. In other words, this was his most vulnerable moment.

In this critical situation, he frantically activated his Dao power, attempting to protect himself.

However, Lu Ye, who was spitting blood and whose face was as pale as paper, surprisingly brought his hammer down again.

The Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator's pupils contracted sharply. He had just experienced the terror of that hammer strike and dared not take it head-on. As he tried to retreat, the short hammer already grazed his body.

With a violent tremor, his hastily activated protective power was shattered once more.

The next instant, a barrage of dense attacks engulfed the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator's figure. Amidst the chaotic light, a reflection of despair could be seen in his eyes.

The world fell silent for a moment.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Not to mention the Human cultivators, even the Insectoid and Blood races, who were surrounding them from all sides, froze on the spot.

The Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator, who had single-handedly driven off Du Feng, was dead!

Killed by a group of Enlightenment Realm cultivators!

And he had died a truly miserable death!

This scene was so absurd, so unbelievable, that almost everyone couldn't trust their own eyes.

Amidst the churning black clouds, a vortex suddenly appeared, followed by a beam of white light descending from the sky, landing on a certain Human cultivator before vanishing.

A Star Abyss Blessing!

This unusual development finally brought the silent battlefield back to life.

“I…” The one who received the Star Abyss Blessing stood rooted to the spot, a mix of complex emotions converging on his face, making his expression appear extremely stiff, his skin trembling, and his voice quivering: “I killed a Fusion Realm cultivator!”

With so many people attacking together just now, no one knew who delivered the final blow to the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator, but this sudden Star Abyss Blessing undoubtedly pinpointed the target.

“Hahaha, I killed a Fusion Realm cultivator, and I received a Star Abyss Blessing!” The cultivator, who was only at the seventh mark of power, never imagined he would have such luck, being the one to finish off that Insectoid Fusion Realm expert.

The other cultivators who had attacked looked at him with envy.

A Star Abyss Blessing was not easily obtained; it was typically an opportunity reserved for powerful experts. For a mere cultivator at the seventh mark of power to receive one now was truly enviable.

“Kill… Ugh!”

With a fierce shout, Lu Ye spat out another mouthful of blood. His aura appeared utterly weak, and his body swayed as if he might collapse at any moment.

“Commander!” The nearby Crane Wing Camp cultivators tightened their expressions.

“Quickly, kill the enemies!” Lu Ye wiped blood from the corner of his mouth.

Everyone seemed to awaken from a dream, finally recovering from the shock they had just witnessed.

That's right, the enemy's Fusion Realm cultivator was dead, and their morale was in disarray. If they didn't seize this moment to kill the enemies, when would they?

“Kill!” Wang Xun roared, actively taking over from Lu Ye and leading the Crane Wing Formation. The divine crane soared, sweeping into the nearby sea of blood, unleashing a massacre.

When the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator had attacked just now, these enemies, who had already been terrified, had once again gathered, acting menacingly under false pretenses. They had intended to block the Human cultivators' retreat but had instead made it easier for the Crane Wing Camp to charge through.

In just three breaths, the sea of blood shattered. When the divine crane flew out, only a scene of devastation remained.

Seeing this, the surrounding enemy forces dared not linger and fled in all directions.

When the Insectoid Fusion Realm cultivator had returned, they still had something to rely on. Now that the Fusion Realm cultivator was dead, and after witnessing the terrifying strength of the Crane Wing Camp, they no longer harbored any thoughts of fighting.

From within the Crane Wing Formation, the rescued cultivators also charged out, giving chase.

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