Published: September 8, 2025
Chapter 737: Breaking the Formation Battle (Part Two)
"I didn’t expect the Mulan people to be so cautious. Although we wiped out those spellmasters, it seems we didn’t cause them any lasting damage. From here on, it’s going to be a head-on clash. Brother Ma, you just used the 'Conceal Heaven Formation Flag' to cover half the mountaintop. Do you still have enough magical power to maintain it?" The burly man with a bald brow sighed lightly, then asked the elder with some concern.
"I deliberately reserved some magical power. It might not be enough to break the enemy outright, but it should be sufficient to hold off a single Mulan grand master," the elder replied, stroking his beard casually.
"That’s good. As for the other enemies, leave them to me and Dao Friend Han. Dao Friend Bu should have recovered some vital energy by now. I’ve already instructed our subordinates that if things get dire, they should call Dao Brother Bu out from rest," the bald-browed burly man said gravely.
"There’s no other way. However, that giant beast might be troublesome — none of us can afford to be distracted. Foundation formation cultivators probably won’t be able to handle it," the elder said thoughtfully, sending his spiritual awareness far beyond the grand formation to sense the enormous beast lurking outside.
"Ahem! That’s unavoidable. We’re short on manpower, so we must first rely on the Murong Brothers to use the Restraining Great Formation to pin down one or two of them. Their thunder attribute cultivation techniques are among the most lethal for foundation formation cultivators. Even if the giant beast has tough skin and thick flesh, it should still work to some extent," the burly man said, sounding a bit uncertain. After all, both he and the elder had heard from those retreating cultivators about how fearsome this beast was.
"That’s all we can do for now," the elder nodded with some worry, approving the plan.
At that moment, within the green mist, a flash of azure light streaked out like a shooting rainbow. After briefly circling, it seemed to have spotted the two and swiftly flew toward them.
"Dao Friends, it looks like the Mulan people are really about to attack. Have you arranged your defensive strategies?" Qing Hua retracted his light, revealing Han Li’s figure. He smiled and spoke to the two.
"Brother Han, you’ve come just in time. We were just discussing our preparations…" The bald-browed burly man smiled and repeated their previous conversation.
"The giant beast! That thing is indeed troublesome—it’s an ancient exotic species from the primeval era. I don’t even know where the Mulan people found it. Let’s proceed with Dao Friend Lu’s plan," Han Li frowned briefly, then immediately relaxed as he spoke.
"This battle will require relying heavily on Brother Han’s magical abilities," the burly man chuckled and spoke with some respect.
"The safety of the entire Tian Nan region depends on it, so I will do my best. But I fear the enemy’s strength may still overwhelm me," Han Li said calmly, touching his nose.
Since he had already revealed his strength, Han Li did not bother with modesty anymore.
"If Brother Han is no match for the enemy, then it’s certainly not our fault. I doubt the others in the alliance will say anything either," Elder Ma smiled and flattered.
"Brother Ma, you flatter me too much. My magical abilities are not as profound as you imagine. Don’t expect too much," Han Li glanced at the elder with a faint, ambiguous smile.
"Heh, no matter what, Brother Han is not an ordinary early-stage cultivator. Your magical power far surpasses mine and Dao Friend Ma's. This battle… huh? The Mulan people are starting their attack," the bald-browed man said, trying to build rapport with Han Li, but mid-sentence his face suddenly changed as he looked anxiously into the distance.
Han Li and the elder’s expressions shifted at his words as they turned to look.
From the direction of the spellmaster army, a faint red glow appeared. A fiery cloud of red haze spread across the distant sky. Within the red cloud, dozens of giant blazing fireballs, like scorching suns, were forming and condensing.