Chapter 2906: Strong Enemy Approaches

Front Line, Xuanyu Mountain Range.

Located here is a medium-sized Profound Metal Ore Vein. Profound Metal Ore is a sixth-tier refining material typically used to forge flying daggers and flying swords. This territory is under the control of the Wang family.

Wang Gonghu, Wang Yier, Wang Jiye, and Wang Lihe are stationed here. Wang Jiye, a Mid-Void Refinement cultivator, is the commander, overseeing over thirty Spirit Transformation cultivators responsible for mining Profound Metal Ore.

Inside a secret chamber, numerous red formation patterns were inscribed on the stone walls. Wang Jiye sat cross-legged on a red cushion, engaged in refining puppet beasts.

The stone chamber shook violently, and alarms blared.

Wang Jiye realized what was happening, quickly stopped refining the puppet beast, and rushed out.

A golden light barrier enveloped an area spanning thirty thousand square miles. Twelve Void Refinement cultivators were attacking the golden light barrier, led by a tall, thin old man in a golden robe.

Bian Xiao, a Mid-Void Refinement cultivator, is from the Purple Sable Clan. The origins of this team are complex, including members from the Purple Sable Clan, Thunder Mantis Clan, Blood Frog Clan, Emerald Crocodile Clan, and Ice Silkworm Clan.

Bian Xiao had retreated to the rear with Bian Yan. The Lizard Clan provided them with a territory for resettlement, and being away from the front line significantly eased Bian Xiao's burden.

Their good days didn't last long. The Lizard Clan suddenly dispatched five Integration cultivators leading a force of sixty Void Refinement cultivators to counterattack the Tianniu Mountain Range.

Bian Xiao was responsible for leading the attack on this stronghold. The force consisted of four Mid-Void Refinement cultivators and eight Early-Void Refinement cultivators.

Bian Xiao looked at a pot-bellied young man in a blood-red shirt and a slender woman in a purple dress, saying, "Fellow Daoist Gu, Madam Luo, it's up to you now."

The young man in the blood-red shirt responded. He formed a hand seal, letting out a loud, grating roar, and a colossal blood frog phantom appeared above his head.

The woman in the purple dress formed a hand seal, and a loud thunderclap sounded as a gigantic mantis phantom appeared high above her head.

The blood frog phantom spewed out a putrid, pungent blood-red flame that struck the golden light barrier, causing wisps of green smoke to rise.

The mantis phantom emitted a silver light that flew high into the sky, transforming into a massive black thundercloud. Rumbling thunder echoed continuously as thick silver lightning bolts struck down.

Bian Xiao and the other nine cultivators each activated their Dharma Idols, attacking the golden light barrier.

"Engage the enemy, and send someone to request reinforcements," Wang Jiye commanded, activating his Dharma Idol to confront the enemy and conjuring a sixth-tier puppet beast.

In the Qianlei Mountain Range, home to a Qianlei Crystal Ore Vein, Duan Tongtian, Wang Qingfeng, Dong Xueli, and Wang Yibing were stationed, along with over fifty Spirit Transformation cultivators.

Fifteen Void Refinement cultivators were attacking the formation, led by a burly old man in a yellow robe with a Late-Void Refinement cultivation level. In addition to the yellow-robed elder, there were two more Late-Void Refinement cultivators, while the remaining twelve were all Early-Void Refinement cultivators.

Duan Tongtian and the others activated their Dharma Idols or treasures to meet the enemy.

In the Lihuo Mountain Range, twelve Void Refinement cultivators attacked the formation, either by activating their Dharma Idols or manipulating treasures. Leading them was a graceful woman in a black dress with delicate features, possessing a Late-Void Refinement cultivation level.

Besides the woman in black, there was one more Late-Void Refinement cultivator and three Mid-Void Refinement cultivators, with the remaining seven being Early-Void Refinement cultivators.

Wang Yimei's expression was tense; she hadn't expected the enemy to deploy twelve Void Refinement cultivators to attack them.

"Ancestor Mengbin, I should teleport back to the Tianniu Mountain Range to request reinforcements!" Wang Yimei volunteered.

Wang Mengbin nodded and instructed, "Most of the Spirit Transformation cultivators will teleport back with you; they won't be much help here." He wasn't planning on a last stand; if they couldn't hold, they could retreat.

"Understood, Ancestor Mengbin." Wang Yimei agreed and teleported away with dozens of Spirit Transformation clan members.

In the Tianniu Mountain Range, countless houses were destroyed, and flames shot into the sky.

Gongsun Yang, breathless and slightly pale, stood on the back of his Emerald-Eyed Golden Crow.

A gaunt old man in a black robe and a shifty-eyed young man in a golden shirt were besieging Gongsun Yang. A lizard phantom floated above the black-robed elder, and a massive ice silkworm phantom hovered over the golden-shirted youth's head.

Immortal Xuan Yue wielded her flying sword against two young women in purple dresses who had identical features and attire, both possessing Mid-Integration cultivation.

Two Void Refinement cultivators were captured by the Lizard Clan and defected, leading the Lizard Clan to infiltrate the Tianniu Mountain Range, which resulted in the death of an Integration cultivator.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Liao Zhongyan, and Leng Yue were away on a mission, leaving the defenses of the Tianniu Mountain Range vulnerable.

"Quickly retreat and regroup at other strongholds," Immortal Xuan Yue commanded, her voice echoing throughout the entire Tianniu Mountain Range.

If she abandoned the lower-level cultivators and fled, her chances of escape would be high. However, she did not do so; as one of the Nine Children of Xuanqing, this was both an honor and a responsibility.

If Immortal Xuan Yue were to lead the retreat, the consequences would be severe. Many of her disciples and grand-disciples were in the Tianniu Mountain Range, and if she fled first, they would surely perish.

Upon hearing this, cultivators below the Integration stage fled in all directions, pursued by the Lizard Clan cultivators.

Wang Yimei had just teleported back and, seeing the chaotic state of the Tianniu Mountain Range, her expression changed drastically.

"This is bad, retreat quickly! Yongyi, Yongxiao, you two go inform Ancestor Mengbin and the others that the Tianniu Mountain Range cannot be held. Tell them to abandon their strongholds and flee for their lives. The rest of you, retreat with me," Wang Yimei commanded.

Reporting back to the Lihuo Mountain Range at this moment would easily lead to an ambush. Sending younger cultivators to teleport back with the message was sufficient. Wang Yimei dared not linger.

She conjured a red-glowing flying boat, boarded it, and retreated with a portion of her clan members.

In the Xuanyu Mountain Range, a dazzling five-colored lightning burst shot into the sky, forming a massive five-colored mushroom cloud visible from a great distance. The earth trembled, and dust billowed.

A dragon's roar, echoing through heaven and earth, sounded as a several-hundred-zhang-long crimson Flood Dragon flew out from within the five-colored lightning. Dozens of cultivators, including Wang Gonghu, Wang Yier, Wang Jiye, and Wang Lihe, stood upon its back.

The enemies were too formidable, especially the Purple Sable Clan. One sixth-tier puppet beast and five fifth-tier puppet beasts were destroyed by the Purple Sable Dharma Idol's petrification ability.

"Gonghu, Lihe, Yier, come with me to engage the enemy. Everyone else, retreat immediately. The Tianniu Mountain Range has fallen; regroup at Moon Rhinoceros Valley," Wang Jiye transmitted his voice, explaining that teleporting back to the Tianniu Mountain Range now would be suicidal. As elders, they had to stay behind to cover the retreat and buy time for the lower-level clan members to escape.

Wang Gonghu's body glowed brightly, merging with the crimson Flood Dragon. The Flood Dragon's aura surged, and it lunged at the enemy, baring its fangs and claws.

Wang Lihe formed a sword seal, and four blue flying swords glowed intensely, releasing tens of thousands of sharp blue sword qi directly towards the enemies.

Wang Jiye activated his Dharma Idol, and a large amount of crimson firelight appeared in the void, transforming into crimson fireballs the size of water jars, which he hurled at the enemies.

Wang Yier conjured a small golden bell, forming a hand seal into it. Accompanied by a loud ringing sound, the golden bell's spiritual light surged, its size rapidly increased, and it emitted a misty golden sound wave.

The Spirit Transformation clan members all cast spells to flee. Their presence would only be a burden, and the faster they escaped, the less pressure Wang Jiye and the other three would face.