Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 256 - 161: Zhu Ning’s Defeat

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Not all of the land in Nanli had turned into a metal world.

Six Plate Pass had numerous rivers and lakes, with only about half of the ponds and lakes transformed into mercury.

This special circumstance prevented a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators from hiding here, which would have accelerated the transformation into a metal world and exposed them.

After all, half of this area had already turned into a metal world.

After regrouping, Jiang Xin was positioned in the center of the team, as she had Gu that excelled in healing.

Her task was to continuously transfer vitality to the frontlines as the battle commenced, supporting the Foundation Establishment cultivators tasked with defense.

She adjusted her sleeping position in the water. Sleeping in the cold water wasn't too arduous for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

For the sake of cultivation, they had done even crazier things before.

Suddenly, a hand emerged from the puddle in front of her, handing her a piece of lotus root.

Jiang Xin took a closer look and saw it was Yan Chou, whose face was covered in mud.

Yan Chou had a robust physique and was responsible for the defense at the front.

Because Yan Bailiang had cast magic to isolate the detection of spiritual energy, she didn't know Yan Chou was hidden ahead of her.

Jiang Xin took the lotus root with her small hand and cleaned it.

Hmm, it seemed the water here couldn't clean it well either.

Hidden beneath the lotus leaf, she took small bites of the lotus root.

This lotus root, soaked in cool water at this time, was crispy and had a hint of sweetness.

For cultivators accustomed to living on the wind and dew, this was already a delightful treat.

They had been lying in ambush for three days. According to the newly arrived Lu Shenglong, this was Zhu Ning's inevitable path, and they were planning to intercept here.

Jiang Xin didn't understand much of this strategy; she was more familiar with solo combat.

When it came to large-scale warfare like this, she was completely clueless.

Whatever the orders from above, that's how they should fight.

Since Lu Shenglong wielded Lord Qingxu's sword, listening to him seemed wise.

Until dusk, she finally saw cultivators flying across the sky.

A dense mass of cultivators appeared like a flock of tightly packed birds, skimming over the land, slicing through the cloud layers.

They were the squad responsible for ambushing from the rear, only numbering three hundred.

Their orders were to strike suddenly from behind after the front clashed and intercept Zhu Ning's rear army.

But through the water's surface, Jiang Xin noticed there really was no distinct rear army in Zhu Ning's forces.

All sorts of cultivators were moving in a mixed group, long having lost any formation.

Right, Lord Qingxu was detaining them in Xuantian City, so Zhu Ning surely thought our main force was near Xuantian City.

Therefore, there was no need to pay attention to these details while on the move. Obviously, Zhu Ning planned to adjust his team after getting close to Xuantian City.

Pity, it was already anticipated by the lord.

As she watched these teams pass by in the air, the wind picked up and rain fell heavily.

A violent wind arose from the east, sweeping over.

The dense black clouds in the sky gathered, and a torrential downpour instantly began.

Boom!

Thunder crashed, and suddenly a battle erupted at the front of Zhu Ning's army!

"Attack!"

"Fellow Daoists, kill them!"

"By the order of Lord Wei, Zhu Ning has hindered our obeisance to Miao God, showing disrespect. Kill them!"

The storm intensified, and the howling winds could uproot massive trees.

The torrential rain poured densely, turning the battlefield, dozens of miles in radius, into a watery realm.

As planned, the cultivators with Wind Gu and Rain Gu must first summon the storm to change the world and alter the terrain to their advantage.

Jiang Xin poked her head out of the water, curiously looking forward.

As per Lu Shenglong's orders, all those with robust physiques had to be at the forefront, fighting to death, fully blocking the enemy.

At this moment, she understood why Lu Shenglong dared to give such orders; because Lu Shenglong stood alone at the front.

He was the first to meet the main force of the Vermilion Bird Tribe, enduring a baptism of fire, turning blackened all over.

Even so, he still shouted, "Slay the Vermilion Bird Tribe who disrespect Miao God!"

Countless Void Swords formed into Dao Swords in the sky, erupting like a storm at the battlefield center.

In a moment, nearly twenty bodies fell from the sky.

As Zhu Ning's army began to retreat, Yan Chou leaped out, "Fellow Daoists, it's our turn!"

Three hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators surged forward towards Zhu Ning's retreating army.

Jiang Xin remembered her task, wholeheartedly channeling the vitality stored within her towards Yan Chou at the front.

It was somewhat like keeping Yan Chou on a green leash.

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Yan Chou charged back and forth ahead of her, constantly confronting the incoming flames and wooden spikes.

Azure Dragon roared, Vermilion Bird danced, and the enemy was caught in their second ambush, throwing them into chaos in an instant.

Yan Chou pierced through a fiercely moving Azure Dragon phantom with a spear, then charged at the nearby flames, quelling the fires with continuous thrusts.

Initially, he was quite battered; fortunately, Jiang Xin continuously provided him with life energy, helping him endure.

At this moment, the Sword and archer cultivators behind them began to exert their strength!

Countless ice arrows and flying swords tore through the sky, inflicting casualties upon the enemy.

Jiang Xin occasionally caught sight of an enemy, who, struck by more than a dozen swords, was instantly torn apart.

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