Chapter 1263: Tomb Formation

Both human and powerful beast spear legions require precise formations. If their formations are disrupted, their charging ability is severely diminished. Qinglong's entry into the fray undoubtedly amplified this inherent weakness.

As soon as the enemy formations broke, the Naga warriors, following Qinglong, charged forward without hesitation. They delivered fatal counterattacks against the failed scorpion warriors. Following them, the second echelon, led by Xuanwu's Avatar and White Tiger Youth, launched an assault on the main forces of the Western Fortress. Unlike the Eastern Fortress, which relied on offense, the Western Fortress excelled in defense.

Over two thousand scorpion warriors advanced slowly, bearing heavy iron shields. They moved like an impenetrable, massive shield. This gradual advance naturally possessed the potent ability to disrupt the Naga's formations.

Xuanwu's Avatar, the seasoned tactician, specialized in arranging formations, while White Tiger Youth was renowned for his formidable attack power. Together, this duo formed a resistance force akin to the mightiest spear clashing against the strongest shield, leading to one of the most intense confrontations on the battlefield.

Xu Yang remained in the central command, observing the battle's progression with a serene expression, his hands still. He knew that the clash between spear and shield was always the most exhilarating and captivating to witness.

As expected, White Tiger Youth initiated the assault. With the powerful White Tiger Soul descending upon the battlefield, the morale of every Naga warrior behind him surged, and their attack capabilities received a temporary boost. A fierce, tiger-like glint shone in everyone's eyes. At that moment, their weapons became infused with a silvery-white luminescence – the White Tiger Battle Soul, which significantly enhanced their attack power.

In contrast, Xuanwu's Avatar did not directly boost combat attributes on the battlefield. Instead, he meticulously guided the Naga female warriors, repeatedly arranging their precise formation movements. He transmitted distinct mental commands to each warrior. Over a thousand female warriors then advanced, each following their designated formation sequence. Unbeknownst to them, the individual positioning commands in each warrior's mind effortlessly coalesced into an entirely new formation when combined.

From an aerial vantage point, the thousand Naga female warriors formed what was known as Xuanwu's Avatar's most celebrated creation: the Grand Xuanwu Formation. Once this formation was established, it provided the thousand core Naga warriors with the most potent offensive and defensive enhancements seen anywhere on the battlefield.

In contrast, the Western Fortress's main army, with its commander drawn away by Queen Talia, appeared leaderless and fought in complete disarray. Their combat effectiveness plummeted when facing the impeccably disciplined Naga legion, becoming increasingly disorganized with every engagement. Initially, their steel shields offered a considerable defensive advantage. However, as more warriors fell, the integrity of the steel formation was severely compromised. Furthermore, White Tiger Youth spearheaded the assault, using his immense attack power to continuously tear open gaps in the shattered shields. Consequently, the scorpion warriors in the rear were unable to unleash their full attacking potential, hampered by the very steel formation they relied upon. Over time, this sustained pressure caused the entire unit's combat effectiveness to collapse.

"Now! The entire army will change formation and launch a counterattack!" Xuanwu's Avatar issued the command. Simultaneously, he transmitted new mental instructions to the thousand Naga female warriors behind him. In the shortest time, the Xuanwu formation morphed into a serpentine formation—a pure, incredibly powerful offensive array. The instant it took shape, the core legion of the Western Fortress completely disintegrated. Vast sections of the sturdy steel shields were utterly shattered. The fortress's main army was cleaved in two, literally torn apart from the middle into two distinct halves. Unable to support each other, their only fate was utter defeat.

As for the third contingent, personally led by Little Flower, a powerful angelic light enveloped the Naga female warriors throughout the engagement, allowing them to conclude the confrontation virtually unscathed. The scorpion warriors of the Southern Fortress were arguably the most desperate among all three fortress legions. They had never imagined that the Naga warriors they confronted would be immortal, each one glowing with golden light.

"What in the world is happening? Why has the Naga legion's combat prowess suddenly become so immense? How are they completely unharmed after being struck by our attacks? What's the deal with these golden lights? And who is that woman leading their assault?" All these questions flooded the minds of the scorpion warriors, but they would never receive answers. For after this battle, the Scorpion Clan would be permanently eradicated from the entire Gobi battlefield.

Seeing all three factions steadily advancing towards victory, Xu Yang nodded in satisfaction. He then turned to the red-robed, masked female envoy who stood closely by his side. The envoy seemed to share a deep understanding with Xu Yang; she immediately grasped her leader's intent without him needing to speak. Without hesitation, she unleashed her unique Red Lotus Totem. Under its influence, the purplish-red scorpion venom from the Scorpion Clan was purified in a remarkably short time.

Thus, it appeared on the surface that the Scorpion Clan's main legions in their three fortresses had lost all possibility of a comeback. The Scorpion Clan proved utterly incapable of resisting the various attacks from the Naga female warriors, who were outnumbered by several times.

"Heh, with such meager combat power, you dare to defy me? How utterly laughable," Queen Talia scoffed, unable to resist mocking the three most powerful fortress commanders before her. It was perhaps her engagement with these three that allowed her own legion to unleash its full strength.

"Haha, Talia, I'm surprised your bloodline strength has increased again! It seems we won't be able to defeat you today without resorting to some hidden powers!"

As the three leaders uttered these words, Queen Talia immediately sensed a flicker of unease, a subtle emotional shift that Xu Yang, positioned below, perfectly detected.

"Heh, are they perhaps planning to use their so-called 'Tomb Formation'? I am indeed curious to see just how powerful a formation bearing such a name can truly be." Xu Yang maintained an unruffled composure. In his eyes, no matter how formidable these scorpions might become, they could not possibly tear a hole in the heavens.