Chapter 382: Third-order


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    The demon beast army dared not pursue recklessly, allowing the allied forces of the two sects to safely retreat back into the protective mountain great formation. The two demon beast armies also merged smoothly, forming a single force.


    The old enemies had not been eliminated, and new enemies had arrived, with their strength multiplied. Everyone''s expression turned grim.


    Meng Zhang summoned the Foundation Building cultivators from both sects to discuss the situation. Flying Swan Sect was also being held back by the demon beast army. Not only had Flying Swan Sectmitted all its forces, but the majority of the cultivation power from the entire Endless Sea of Sand had also been drawn to reinforce them.


    Taiyi Sect and Qiaoshou Sect could no longer receive any external assistance, and they had to rely solely on their own strength to face the enemy before them.


    Of course, if Flying Swan Sect managed to defeat the current demon beast army first, they might be able to send reinforcements. However, Meng Zhang wasn''t someone who pinned all his hopes on others. Besides, whether Flying Swan Sect could defeat the demon beast army was still uncertain. To deal with the immediate threat, they had to rely on their own strength.


    After the two demon beast armies merged, theirbined strength far surpassed that of the allied forces of the two sects. The sects had no intention of engaging the demon beast army in openbat. Their only option was to defend within the protective mountain great formation and slowly wear down the enemy''s strength.


    Although the current demon beast army was formidable, it hadn''t reached a level of despair for everyone. The protective mountain great formation had been fortified for hundreds of years and should be strong and stable enough to withstand the onught.


    The Foundation Building cultivators had no better alternative and could only defend behind the protective mountain great formation. They hoped the demon beast army would continue their mindless attacks from outside the formation.


    After a short wait, the two demon beast armies merged and advanced toward the protective mountain great formation. Without dy, theyunched a fierce attack.


    The actions of the demon beast army relieved everyone. If the demon beast army bypassed the formation and attacked the hearnds of the two sects, it would be a disaster. At that point, the allied forces might have to abandon the protective mountain great formation and engage the demon beast army in open battle, which would likely result in a crushing defeat. Alternatively, they would have to watch helplessly as the demon beast army ravaged their territories, killing their people and hoping they could evacuate in time.


    Now that the demon beast army attacked the protective mountain great formation, it was the most favorable oue and the worst choice for the demon beast army.


    After a brutal battle, the demon beast army suffered significant casualties but still couldn''t breach the protective mountain great formation. The cultivators behind the great formation took turns in battle, managing to repel the attack rtively easily.


    If things continued like this, they might be able to significantly weaken the demon beast army before the protective mountain great formation copsed, creating an opportunity for victory.


    However, despite the smooth progress, Meng Zhang couldn''t shake off his unease. ording tomon sense, a demon beast army of this scale should have a Third Rank demon beastmanding it to hold together various Second Rank demon beasts from different tribes. The absence of a Third Rank demon beast indicated that either they were fortunate, and the demon beast armycked such amander, or that the Third Rank demon beast was waiting for something.


    Meng Zhang pondered but couldn''t put his mind at ease. As the leader of the allied forces, he carried countless expectations and responsibilities, and he had to be prepared for the worst in any situation.


    During a rest rotation, Meng Zhang attempted to use Grand Evolving Fortune to deduce whether there was a Third Rank demon beastmanding the demon beast army. As expected, his attempt failed. As a Foundation Building cultivator, he couldn''t deduce the presence of a Third Rank demon beast, which could only be achieved by a Gold Core cultivator.


    Though the deduction failed, Meng Zhang still gained some insight. He had a faint feeling that the enemy they faced might not be the entirety of their opposition. After thinking it over, he summoned Shocking ThunderSpirit General.


    Among the Foundation Building cultivators, Shocking ThunderSpirit General had the fastest flying speed, extensive experience, and strong survival abilities. Meng Zhang entrusted him with a task.


    He called two proficient Qi Refining disciples and handed them the Wind Driving Shuttle. He also summoned his spirit pet, Zhui Dian (Chasing Lightning). Meng Zhang instructed Shocking ThunderSpirit General to lead them in a careful search of the surrounding areas to check for any abnormalities.


    To avoid causing panic and damaging morale, Meng Zhang only informed Shocking ThunderSpirit General about his concerns.


    Upon receiving Meng Zhang''s orders, Shocking ThunderSpirit General led the others and secretly left Taiyi Sect, searching the nearby areas to determine if there were any Third Rank demon beasts lurking.


    The manpower within the protective mountain great formation was barely enough to cope, so having one fewer Shocking ThunderSpirit General didn''t pose a significant risk.


    Subsequently, the demon beast armyunched multiple attacks on the protective mountain great formation but failed to breach it. The two sects suffered only a few disciples exhausted, and there were no other losses.


    Time passed slowly, with the enemy attacking and the allied forces defending, followed by the enemy retreating and the allied forces resting in rotation. If they could keep this up, it wouldn''t be too bad. Although everyone was tired, at least the danger wasn''t overwhelming.


    After five days, Shocking ThunderSpirit General returned to the protective mountain great formation using the Wind Driving Shuttle. He brought back some bad news that confirmed Meng Zhang''s worst fears.


    As it turned out, when Shocking ThunderSpirit General and the others left the protective mountain great formation to explore the outside, they split into three groups to search the surrounding areas. Eventually, the experienced Shocking ThunderSpirit General was the first to discover the target.


    About a thousand miles away from their location, a massive Third Rank giant lizard was lurking, wandering around the area. Shocking ThunderSpirit General noticed it and immediately fled at the fastest speed possible.


    The giant lizard seemed to be seriously injured and in poor condition, not excelling in flight. Thus, it couldn''t stop Shocking ThunderSpirit General in time.


    Despite escaping, Shocking ThunderSpirit General didn''t run too far away. After making sure that the giant lizard didn''t pursue him, he secretly returned to conduct a careful investigation.


    The giant lizard was indeed a Third Rank demon beast, possessing formidable strength that couldn''t be faked. However, it had a massive wound on its body, showing traces of being scorched by lightning, and it was still oozing pus and blood from the injury.


    The giant lizard''s aura fluctuated, indicating that it was in unstable condition and quite injured.


    After finishing the investigation, Shocking ThunderSpirit General returned covertly.


    On his way back, he reunited with the Wind Driving Shuttle and Zhui Dian (Chasing Lightning) and promptly made his way back to the protective mountain great formation, bearing bad news.


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