Chapter 380: Pursuit


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    Zheng Chao was originally a promising junior highly regarded by Meng Zhang. Despite facing setbacks, he has finally achieved Foundation Building, not disappointing Meng Zhang. Through these experiences, Zheng Chao has be moreposed, and his character has been tempered.


    Outside the mountain gate, the demon beast army didn''t give the human side much time to rest. In less than half a day, the demon beast armyunched another grand attack. The mountain''s protective great formation was solid and powerful. With enough Foundation Building cultivators presiding over it, the great formation''s potential could be fully utilized.


    The fierce attacks from the demon beast army only left behind numerous demon beast corpses but no other significant results. With the protection of the great formation, the cultivators inside relied on its power to resist the enemies. At most, they felt tired and worked hard, without any casualties.


    The failed demon beast army''s attacks retreated like an ebbing tide. However, theyunched several subsequent attacks, attempting to wear down the cultivators inside by using their numerical advantage.


    Wen Qiansun took fullmand of the great formation and arranged for the cultivators inside the mountain gate to take turns resting and fighting. Despite multiple rotations, everyone was exhausted, and their true qi could not fully recover. Nevertheless, they managed to hold the mountain gate and prevent the demon beast army from breaking through the protective great formation.


    Zhui Dian (Chasing Lightning), the spirit pet released by Meng Zhang, patrolled the surrounding areas swiftly with its flying speed, focusing on the direction of Demon Wind Gobi. Four dayster, Zhui Dian returned to the mountain gate through its connection with its master and sessfully integrated into the protective formation.


    Zhui Dian brought bad news that another demon beast army had emerged from Demon Wind Gobi and was heading towards them. This new army was slightly smaller than the current one but still arge and powerful force. Their progress was slow due to their sheer numbers.


    ording to Zhui Dian''s estimation, it would take the new demon beast army around 1-2 days to arrive at their location. Upon hearing this information, Meng Zhang felt a heavy burden in his heart.


    Though they had the protection of the great formation, the cultivators on the mountain were already struggling to fend off the current demon beast army. With the arrival of another strong force, there was a genuine risk of the protective great formation being breached.


    Under the current circumstances, there was not much else the people inside the mountain gate could do. They had to give their all during each attack by the demon beast army, leveraging the power of the great formation to inflict as much damage as possible and reduce the pressure they would faceter.


    Fortunately, luck was on the side of the human cultivators. Before the reinforcements from Taiyi Sect and Qiaoshou Sect could arrive, another group of reinforcements had already reached the battlefield. Three Second Rank flying boats had made an all-out effort, covering a vast distance in less than five days to reach the battleground.


    Commanding the three flying boats was the experienced Aunt Jin. She didn''t rush to join the battle but instead observed from high in the sky. After confirming that the situation outside the mountain gate was manageable, she didn''t immediately engage inbat.


    When the demon beast army''s next wave of attacks was repelled, the three flying boats took the opportunity to descend safely into the protective great formation. Wen Qiansun promptly closed the passage and raised defensive measures.


    Even before the flying boatsnded, all the cultivators inside had already jumped to the ground. This time, not only were all Foundation Building cultivators from the two sects present, but most of the elite Refining Qi cultivators had also arrived.


    Only a few severely injured Refining Qi disciples remained behind, waiting to depart at an opportune moment.


    During their journey on the flying boats, the cultivators had made use of the time to heal their injuries and restore their strength. The preparations made by both sects before the expedition were sufficient. They had an ample supply of healing pills and healing talismans, among other resources.


    In less than five days, the previously not-so-serious injuries of these cultivators had mostly healed. Even Shocking Thunder Spirit General, who had suffered the most severe injuries, had recovered significantly due to their innate self-healing abilities as a Guardian Spirit General. Through refining the remaining thunder essence, he had regained most of his strength.


    With the arrival of the reinforcements, Meng Zhang felt more assured. They now had ample strength to not only defend the protective great formation but also had a considerable chance ofunching a sessful offensive.


    Ideally, the safest strategy would be to rely on the protective great formation for defense, inflict significant damage to the enemy, and then counterattack. However, based on Zhui Dian''s intelligence, another formidable demon beast army was approaching rapidly, and Meng Zhang couldn''t allow the two demon beast armies to merge.


    After discussing with the others, Meng Zhang decided to take the initiative and attack the current demon beast army before the two forces could unite. Their n was to strike each army separately and eliminate the present demon beast army.


    Just as Meng Zhang was mobilizing the cultivators inside the mountain gate to prepare for the offensive, unexpectedly, the current demon beast army seemed to sense the arrival of human reinforcements. Surprisingly, they chose to retreat voluntarily.


    Their retreat was in the direction of the other demon beast army that was on its way. The beasts were quite sensitive, and Meng Zhang cursed under his breath.


    However, the demon beast army would be mistaken if they thought they could retreat so easily. They had underestimated the capabilities of the cultivators from the two sects.


    Upon Meng Zhang''s order, the cultivators inside the mountain gate actively left the gate and chased after the retreating demon beast army. The Refining Qi cultivators formed a battle formation and swiftly moved, attacking fiercely from behind.


    The Foundation Building cultivators took to the sky, closely pursuing the demon beast army. There were not many flying-type demon beasts within this army, with only a Second Rank White-headed Eagle leading a group of around 200-300 beasts.


    Although most Second Rank demon beasts possessed the ability to fly, they needed to remain with their army to utilize their collective strength and couldn''t venture off far alone.


    As the group of Foundation Building cultivators attacked, theyunched a powerful assault and dispersed a part of the demon beast army before immediately retreating. When the Refining Qi cultivators in the rear arrived, they cooperated with each other to first eliminate the scattered and isted demon beasts.


    This tactic was safe and efficient. They suffered minimal casualties while inflicting continuous losses on the demon beast army. Over time, the losses for the demon beast army became considerable.


    The Second Rank demon beastmanders in charge couldn''t respond quickly enough.


    It was akin to using a blunt knife to cut meat or boiling a frog in warm water, silently causing significant casualties to the enemy without them realizing it.


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