Immortal Path Space
Chapter 190: Rescue

Chapter 190: Rescue

Within the Boundary Mountain Range, despite the cultivation sects of Jin'an City having control over the Spirit Stone veins, tranquility eluded them.

The Demonic Beasts they had previously defeated and driven away would frequently return, employing various methods to harass and attack them, leaving them in constant vigilance.

The newly acquired Spirit Stone veins couldn't be mined immediately due to a lack of manpower, and they had to construct defensive structures. The crude walls and formations previously built by the Demon Clan were unusable.

All of this required manpower and resources mobilized from Jin'an City. However, news arrived that the Demon Clan had launched a Beast Tide to attack Jin'an City, cutting off their crucial support.

Although Jin'an City's main forces were concentrated here, losing the follow-up support from the city meant they were left isolated, struggling to gather the necessary materials even for setting up defensive formations.

Without the ability to build a city or deploy formations, they would be vulnerable to constant harassment from Demonic Beasts. If Jin'an City fell to the Demonic Beasts and another Beast Tide was unleashed, even low-tier Demonic Beasts could overwhelm them.

No one knew when the Demon Clan had produced such a cunning strategist, who could easily manipulate the fate of Jin'an City with a few simple steps.

At this moment, six Golden Core cultivators gathered to discuss whether they should go back for reinforcements.

"Everyone, we've been outplayed by the Demon Clan this time. The current situation is clear to all. What do you think is the best course of action? Should we go back and reinforce Jin'an City?" a cultivator named Xiao asked.

"I believe we must save Jin'an City. There are significant resources still stored there, which we urgently need. Moreover, even though we've seized the Spirit Stone veins here, we still need a large workforce. With just over two thousand people, it's challenging to manage this place effectively," a cultivator named Yao, with white hair, spoke.

"Though what Senior Yao said makes sense, even if we rush back now, we might not necessarily save Jin'an City. If Jin'an City doesn't receive reinforcements, we risk losing both the Spirit Stone veins we've gained and our forces," another cultivator named Shao expressed a differing opinion.

"But if Jin'an City falls, we'll struggle to preserve this place, and we can't afford to lose here. Why not send a portion of our forces for reinforcement? If we can break the siege of Demonic Beasts around the city, that's the best outcome. Even if not, we can assist those breaking through and save some people," a cultivator from the Qingxu Sect named Song suggested after wiping his mouth.

"The idea is good, but who should go now?" a cultivator named Wang questioned.

Everyone remained silent, knowing the dangers involved. In the end, they all looked at Daoist Song.

"Alright! Since I proposed it, I'll be the one to go."

With the plan settled, the six dispersed.

Daoist Song then gathered all Foundation Building cultivators.

"I am Song Wei from Qingxu Sect. Jin'an City is currently under attack by a Beast Tide, and urgent reinforcements are needed. This is a voluntary mission. Those willing to join me, come forward and register. Time is of the essence, and we have the duration of an incense stick to decide."

The Foundation Building cultivators below erupted in discussions.

"I'm willing to follow Senior Brother Song for the rescue," Zhang Chunfeng stepped forward, the first to register.

Wang Hong, still besieged in Jin'an City, naturally volunteered.

"I'm going too!" Kaiyang Peak Elder Brother also emerged. Wang Hong had saved him, and now that Wang Hong was in trouble, he had to go.

"I'm going; my Dao Companion is still in Jin'an City!" another cultivator stepped forward.

"Count me in!"

"I'm going too!"

"I'm in!"

...

Soon, the number of volunteers reached over three hundred. These individuals all had relatives or friends left in Jin'an City and couldn't bear to stand idly by.

Song Wei quickly organized the three hundred volunteers, commandeering a Flying Boat headed towards Jin'an City.

After covering a distance of just over two hundred li, a dense swarm appeared ahead, accompanied by a group of Iron-Feathered Eagles.

The Iron-Feathered Eagles accelerated towards the Flying Boat, with Song Wei standing atop it, shouting, "Attack!"

The Flying Boat charged straight into the horde of Iron-Feathered Eagles, while simultaneously, three hundred Spiritual Weapons flew out from the Flying Boat, slashing towards the surrounding Iron-Feathered Eagles.

...

Meanwhile, atop the walls of Jin'an City, the defending cultivators, after a day of relentless fighting, were exhausted. Wang Hong's two teams could only endure for about fifteen minutes each time they went into battle before needing replacements.

The efficiency of the battles was extremely low, with an hour of fighting unable to kill a hundred first-tier Demonic Beasts. Wang Hong leaned against the city wall, taking a sip of Spirit Wine. After a whole day of combat, even with his profound Spiritual Power, it was depleted several times, not to mention the Qi Cultivation cultivators who were consistently on the frontline.

Even with the protection of the Large Formation, the continuous killing of Demonic Beasts had drained their Spiritual Energy entirely.

Suddenly, several shadows rose from behind the horde, accompanied by a powerful pressure.

"Third-tier Demonic Beasts!" cried out a cultivator on the city wall.

Wang Hong, directly across, witnessed a toad about ten feet in size flying into the air.

"Croak!" With a croak, the Giant Toad spewed a water sphere with a diameter of three feet towards the city wall.

"Boom!"

The large water sphere hit the protective Large Formation, causing the formation to shake violently. Simultaneously, loud crashes echoed from several other directions, signaling attacks on the Large Formation.

"You fiend! Cease your recklessness!" Zhao, a Golden Core cultivator, flew up from the city wall towards the Giant Toad.

He wielded a Golden Knife Magic Treasure, around ten feet in size, slashing towards the Giant Toad.

Although the Giant Toad was momentarily restrained, attacks on the Large Formation continued from other directions. It seemed that there were still some third-tier Demonic Beasts free to attack the Large Formation.

At the same time, numerous second-tier Demonic Beasts appeared in the horde beneath the city wall.

These second-tier Demonic Beasts charged directly to the base of the city wall, relentlessly attacking the protective Large Formation.

At the section of the city wall defended by Wang Hong, several second-tier Demonic Beasts appeared, accompanied by many first-tier high-grade Demonic Beasts, significantly stronger than the previous cannon fodder.

Wang Hong took a large gulp of Spirit Wine, stowed away his longbow, and with a flip of his hand, revealed a Golden Seal Spiritual Weapon.

Tossing the Golden Seal into the air, it expanded to about ten feet in size before crashing heavily onto one of the second-tier Demonic Beasts below.

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