Chapter 554: Melee

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Chaos, complete and utter chaos.

The order of previous duels was utterly lost in this moment; the entire battlefield descended into disarray.

Because Princess Mechanical Marvel, Shuang Ling, fully blocked Xiang Yue's charge, many Nascent Soul cultivators were thus liberated. They took the lead one after another, attacking the encampment walls.

The Lord of Blood Shadow Cave re-entered the fray. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed a hundred streaks of crimson silk.

The silk pierced through the electrical net, with only half remaining, striking the city wall, causing blood to seep into the bricks and the wall to quickly crumble.

Zhao Xi roared a command, tossing out a military token, unleashing Iron Wall Dao Soldiers. Bolstered by military might, they temporarily suppressed the demonic blood.

The Lord of Poison Scorpion Cave chuckled coquettishly. Her cloud-like veil gently lifted, and the scorpion tail stinger behind her buttocks viciously thrust dozens of times.

Each thrust condensed a shimmering purple tail-hook needle-shadow, flying through the air and piercing the city wall. Three watchtowers on the wall exploded with a roar, purple poison mist accompanying the explosion and rapidly spreading outwards. Before the bricks and stones fell, they were corroded into flying ash by the poison mist.

"Vile demoness, die!" The army below this section of the wall was precisely the Red Flower Battalion.

Mu Lan, as the commanding general, would naturally not sit idly by. She immediately drew her bow like a crescent moon, shooting towards the Lord of Poison Scorpion Cave.

Mu Lan's divine ability, Red Heart鹄 Arrow, possessed unparalleled power, long known and deeply feared by both friend and foe.

Therefore, when the Lord of Poison Scorpion Cave saw Mu Lan raise her bow and arrow to shoot her, she immediately shrieked and fled backward like a startled bird, not daring to linger for a moment.

Mu Lan's divine ability had previously inflicted heavy damage upon Lord Long, killed Di Lu, and defeated the Ancient God Cang Yue, earning a formidable reputation.

Although Princess Mechanical Marvel, Shuang Ling, had also defeated many Nascent Soul cultivators, she had not been able to cut the grass by the roots. The Nascent Souls of cultivators like Green Vine Doctor had all fled.

From this perspective, despite only being of the Core Formation stage, Mu Lan was even more terrifying in the enemy's eyes than Shuang Ling!

Mu Lan sneered and, in the next moment, put away her bow and arrow.

Military Strategy - Feign Attack!

This military strategy could consume military power, causing a cultivator's aura to change unpredictably. Mu Lan used this to disguise herself as activating the divine ability Red Heart鹄 Arrow, deceiving the Lord of Poison Scorpion Cave.

By this stratagem, she scared away a powerful enemy at the minimal cost.

The Lord of Poison Scorpion Cave, although tricked, was not angry, but rather covered her mouth and chuckled coquettishly.

However, the hearts of the remaining generals and soldiers of Thousand Peaks Forest generally tightened.

Now that Mu Lan had revealed this stratagem, they had to be cautious every time she used the divine ability Red Heart鹄 Arrow.

Because they could not distinguish between truth and falsehood, even if it was a feint, they had to defend with all their might!

What if?

Wolf howls surged.

Lone Fang pointed his wolf-fang club forward, and countless wolf packs surged forward, forming a tide of soldiers that viciously impacted the city wall.

Azure Sea Soldier Tide Formation!

The formation masters in the Liang Zhu Kingdom's grand encampment immediately activated the formation, one of the three great city-guarding formations.

In an instant, azure waves surged to the heavens, erupting from the surface of the city wall and washing away all enemies.

The wolf packs were engulfed by the azure waves, and more than half were instantly lost.

The azure waves quickly transformed this section of the battlefield, changing the original rocky ground into a shallow water swamp.

Lone Fang activated spells to support the remaining wolf packs, continuing their assault on the city wall.

But in the next moment, a large number of soldiers rose from the greenish puddles.

These Dao Soldiers, condensed from the green water, charged towards any nearby enemies one after another.

It was clear they possessed no intelligence and did not form any battle formations, simply attacking with all their might, relentlessly attacking.

Lone Fang sighed inwardly and had to mobilize the wolf packs to fight these Azure Wave Dao Soldiers.

Li Jiu Ju cackled repeatedly, putting away the Corrupt Immortal Poisonous Gourd and releasing a large swarm of Golden Silkworm Gu.

The swarm gathered into a mass, shimmering with dark golden light, directly piercing through a large section of the city wall, crashing and gnawing it into a honeycomb.

Zhao Xi held high his staff of office, the patterns on his official robe brightening: "By the King's command, all evil retreat!"

National Technique - National Might!

Zhao Xi was an Imperial Envoy, and possessed the blessing of national power, resulting in his powerful combat strength, far beyond what his Core Formation cultivation could represent.

National Might surged mightily, sweeping through the swarm of Golden Silkworm Gu.

Crackling.

In an instant, a large number of Gu insects either self-detonated directly under the National Might or fell to the ground, utterly suppressed.

Zhao Xi cleared out more than half of the Gu swarm, still looking spirited.

National Techniques consumed national power; Zhao Xi's own mana reserves had not even decreased by a single thread.

Li Jiu Ju's face was ashen, his resentful gaze fixed intently on Zhao Xi.

The latter held his head high and chest out, fearless, staring back at Li Jiu Ju across the vast, chaotic battlefield.

Suddenly, Zhao Xi bent over, vomiting violently.

He vomited a large number of centipedes and maggots from his mouth.

Li Jiu Ju gave a sinister chuckle: "I have never seen anyone who could meet my gaze for so long."

Surrounding cultivators immediately came to provide support and healing.

Zhao Xi's face was pale. While vomiting, he was also inwardly shocked: "What kind of technique is this? How did I get hit?"

Compared to Mu Lan's Feign Attack military strategy, Li Jiu Ju's technique was utterly undetectable; there wasn't even a hint of a sign.

White Feather flapped his wings, flying higher in the air. As he passed over the battlefield, he shook his wings, and countless white feathers, each sharp as a blade, fell.

A sky full of silver-white blade rain descended, drenching the city's battle flags and the like, leaving them riddled with holes.

"Wah!" Jia Wan, holding his iron pot, scurried around under the blade rain, clutching his head.

Ding Pi took out his kitchen knife and danced out a flurry of snowy light.

The snowy light reflected off the white feathers, cutting them into countless shattered feathers.

"Disciple, start the fire and heat the pot!" Ding Pi lightly shouted.

Jia Wan immediately complied, cheering in his mouth: "Alright, time to eat again!"

This battlefield spiritual chef began to cook.

The numerous Nascent Souls from Thousand Peaks Forest launched a terrifying wave of attacks, but under Zhao Xi's leadership, the Nascent Soul cultivators on the Liang Zhu Kingdom's side also actively defended.

Song Ji made his move, scattering countless clear rays.

Mo Yechen's myna had already grown large, becoming a mount, allowing Mo Yechen to ride it and fly above the battlefield. Mo Yechen frequently cast spells, exerting his utmost to reinforce the Liang Zhu Kingdom's city wall defenders.

In addition to the cultivators, two types of heavy military machinery were also playing a role.

Netherfrost Rapid Freeze Light!

Life Separation Death Fire!

Facing such an offensive, Nascent Soul cultivators mostly chose to evade. Bolstered by military might, the power of these heavy military machines was considerable.

Lord Long sighed deeply.

As soon as the military order for a full-scale attack was issued, the battlefield situation underwent a drastic change.

However, although the Thousand Peaks Forest allied army launched a powerful offensive wave, the Liang Zhu Kingdom's side, relying on their strong city wall defenses, still held on.

"It's time for you and me to make our appearance, Fellow Daoist Lu," Lord Long said to Lu Hongtu beside him.

The latter nodded slightly.

Lord Long and Lu Hongtu entered the battlefield simultaneously!

In an instant, the morale of the Liang Zhu Kingdom's army became somewhat dejected. Lord Long and Lu Hongtu had already proven their combat prowess in the previous ambush battle.

The participation of these two powerful Nascent Soul stage individuals also signified that almost all the high-ranking members of the Thousand Peaks Forest allied army had joined the battle!

Lord Long's body gradually swelled, his figure no longer hunched, his eyes shooting out fierce light, quickly becoming a middle-aged strong man.

Lu Hongtu, on the other hand, took out the treasure that guarded the Six Caverns Sect - the Light Mountain Heavy Mist Scroll. Although the scroll was not unfurled, wisps of mist still emanated from it, enveloping Lu Hongtu's entire body.

Lord Long made his move, his attacks powerful and heavy, every move fierce, causing the Azure Wave Dao Soldiers to shatter and the city walls to collapse one after another.

Wherever Lu Hongtu went, the cultivators of the Liang Zhu Kingdom were sucked into the scroll, cutting off their internal and external connections.

"Damn it." Shuang Ling hovered in the air, various mechanical constructs surrounding her, forming layers of defense.

The awkward thing was that in this situation, she became a place where no one paid attention.

Shuang Ling had to devote most of her energy and divine sense to Soft Bone Mystic Maiden, entangling Xiang Yue. But doing so meant she could only watch helplessly as a powerful enemy like Lord Long wreaked havoc, unable to do anything about it.

"Zhao Xi, you are the current commander of the entire army. The enemy commander has already entered the battle, what are you sitting around for?!" Shuang Ling transmitted a message with her divine sense to Zhao Xi.

Zhao Xi immediately refused: "I am merely of the Core Formation stage. I am temporarily serving as a military commander, bearing great responsibility. If something were to happen to me, endangering the army's morale, what would we do?"

"That old scoundrel Lord Long doesn't know what madness has possessed him; he suddenly launched a full-scale attack. I am not crazy or stupid, and I will absolutely not easily take risks!"

Shuang Ling was infuriated. She knew many of Zhao Xi's hidden details. If he truly brought out his techniques and trump cards, even though Zhao Xi was only of the Core Formation stage, he would be capable of holding off Lord Long or Xiang Yue for a short time.

But Zhao Xi clearly lacked the spirit and determination to fight and had always refused to participate personally.

Shuang Ling's mind moved, and she actively flew down into the grand encampment.

The mechanical constructs around her followed closely, protecting her as she successfully landed.

"Aunt," Shuang Jing arrived at Shuang Ling's side immediately upon receiving the call from her divine sense, "Do you have any instructions?"

Shuang Ling's face showed a solemn expression: "Next, I will use my Nascent Soul to fully control the mechanical puppet, Soft Bone Mystic Maiden."

"During this time, my physical body will be without sensation. I need you to personally guard it!"

Shuang Jing was startled but still nodded: "Aunt, I will lead the White Jade Battalion and fight to the last soldier to protect your physical body!"

Shuang Ling managed a smile, patting Shuang Jing's shoulder: "The situation is complicated. You are the only one I truly trust."

Shuang Jing immediately led the White Jade Battalion to retreat to the second line, guarding Shuang Ling.

Shuang Ling was alone in a room. Although guarded by Shuang Jing and the White Jade Battalion, the Mechanical Marvel Princess still did not relax her vigilance.

Before meditating, she set up three layers of defensive formations around herself, activated protective talismans, and placed various convenient magic treasures in the most quickly accessible locations.

Shuang Ling's spell was successful. Her head drooped, her Nascent Soul flew out of her physical body, and then, through the formation, it was transmitted into Soft Bone Mystic Maiden's body.

In an instant, Soft Bone Mystic Maiden let out a delicate shout, her movements twice as agile as before.

She unleashed mechanical arts, first using softness to overcome hardness, deflecting Xiang Yue's latest fierce attack. Then, her palms struck Xiang Yue's chest, directly knocking the latter to the ground.

Xiang Yue's body was enormous. This fall immediately caused a muffled thud and raised a large cloud of dust.

Everyone turned their heads, and upon seeing this scene, many cultivators from Thousand Peaks Forest widened their eyes in disbelief.

Almost simultaneously, a large section of the city wall also collapsed.

The culprit was none other than Lord Long!

Lord Long glanced back, a brief look at the fallen Xiang Yue, then immediately charged into the military camp, where he caused a bloody storm.

Although the soldiers of the Liang Zhu Kingdom fought bravely, the disparity in strength was too great, and they were easily annihilated by Lord Long.

Lord Long's performance greatly boosted the morale of the allied army.

Chen Lingfeng, Wu Hen, and other Core Formation cultivators, either fighting alone or leading armies, surged into the battlefield like a tide.

Large numbers of soldiers, like a mighty river, rushed into the various gaps in the city wall and engaged in fierce combat with the Liang Zhu Kingdom's army within the camp.

The Red Flower Battalion formed the Red Flower Battle Formation, the White Jade Battalion stood firm, the Fire Cloud Battalion rose high into the sky, unleashing a rain of fire...

On the other hand, the Thousand Peaks Forest side also had armies. Among them, the Iron Bone Army charged into the city without regard for sacrifice, the Shadow Raid Army, each holding twin blades, attacked fiercely and viciously, the Mystic Witch Army released various spells, their techniques bizarre and wondrous...

Seeing that Lord Long was difficult to control, the Mechanical Marvel Princess made up her mind and unleashed the mechanical art - Soft Bone Formless!

In the next moment, her mechanical body became as agile and free as a willow branch or a snake's body; her entire being became extremely soft.

From the entire mechanical puppet, waves of resilient energy emanated from within and outwards. These energy currents spread outwards, wrapping around everything in their path and crushing everything!

When Xiang Yue clashed with her, after a few rounds, multiple fingers were crushed, and even his elephant trunk was broken in half, bleeding profusely, suffering heavy injuries.

Shuang Ling repelled Xiang Yue but did not pursue the victory.

This was because Xiang Yue had activated a divine ability, defending with all his might and accelerating his recovery. He was not someone who could be quickly defeated.

Meanwhile, Lord Long was causing great slaughter within the city. The cries of his allies put immense pressure on Shuang Ling, forcing her to temporarily abandon Xiang Yue and return to reinforce, stopping Lord Long.

However, here, once Xiang Yue lost his suppression, he immediately regained his charging momentum, his threat greatly increased, causing a large number of casualties.

Shuang Ling was forced to fight on two fronts, constantly putting out fires, exhausted and running herself ragged.

"Zhao Xi! If you don't make a move, after I return, I will fight to the death to get you removed from office!" Shuang Ling was furious, completely determined.

Zhao Xi: "Shuang Ling, I am not passively fighting. Liu Who, you lead the Three Generals Battalion and go stop Xiang Yue!"

Seeing that their own side's situation was tense everywhere, Zhao Xi also did not dare to be careless and hurriedly dispatched the Three Generals Battalion.

"Let us deal with Xiang Yue?" Guan Hong narrowed his eyes.

Zhang Hei was eager to try: "That's great. I haven't fought Xiang Yue head-on before."

Liu Er gave a wry smile. He was now Zhao Xi's man. He knew this was an extremely bad mission, but he gritted his teeth and had to carry it out.

After all, it was rare among the high-ranking officials to find someone who could accept him, a half-blood.

The Three Generals Battalion formed an iron-barrel formation, bolstering the three generals with military might.

Liu Er wielded the Black Yellow Sword and was the first to charge towards Xiang Yue, but was immediately sent flying back.

Liu Er spat out blood, and three ribs were broken, but his face showed joy: "Xiang Yue has been weakened a lot. With the combined strength of my two brothers and me, we can fight!"

Guan Hong and Zhang Hei charged out one after another. They were not capable of withstanding even a single blow from Xiang Yue, but they could still temporarily preserve their lives.

"Three rats, annoying." Xiang Yue was entangled by the three generals, his movements too restricted, which made him extremely unhappy.

As for the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang, they were giving their all, not daring to be the slightest bit careless!

This was because Xiang Yue could make countless mistakes and still survive, but if any of Liu, Guan, or Zhang made a single mistake in their response, they could potentially die on the spot.

"Xiao Zhuo, an opportunity!" Sun Lingtong suddenly said.

"Mm, I see it." Ning Zhuo had also been keeping an eye on the battlefield.

He saw the Lord of Demonic Heart Cave rejoin the battle.

Thus, the Lord of Demonic Heart Cave and his son Lin You were separated.

Ning Zhuo had never forgotten his original intention for coming to the Liang Zhu Kingdom.

That was, to reclaim his mother's遗物!