Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 157 - 154: Sword Chant
Chapter 157: Chapter 154: Sword Chant
Jia Yu was not his usual playful self, and the wine gourd he always carried was not hanging at his waist. His serious expression fully revealed the dignity of a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator.
After speaking, he took the lead in stepping into the cabin of the flying ship, followed silently by a stream of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
This kind of giant flying ship is a top-grade spiritual artifact specifically used by the sect for long-distance deployment of cultivators. Because it is too large and complex, it cannot be reduced in size like other small flying ships.
The cabin was very spacious, and even with nearly a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators entering, it did not feel crowded.
The cultivators picked up the mats from the boxes placed around them and sat around the semicircular platform.
Han Qingshan sat next to Ji An, giving the latter a smile.
When they first met, Han Qingshan sensed that Ji An was mentally relaxed and composed, unlike others who were anxious, feeling that Ji An must have something to rely on, so he followed closely.
On the platform, Jia Yu with a flick of his hand, released a large area of jade slips shimmering with spirit light, each stopping in front of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
“Inside the jade slip is a map, which details the terrain of the Mingfeng Mountain and Evil Wolf Valley area, where our mission is located.
First, take a general look. The areas marked with golden writing are the areas our sect is responsible for.”
Ji An pressed the jade slip to his forehead, extracting his divine sense, discovering that it contained an image.
Like an aerial scene, the view began from a high mountain, slowly descending into a gentle valley, displaying the entire region in his mind.
He could see lush forests and jagged strange rocks in the mountains, and wolves running on the ground along with other demon beasts scattering in panic.
Further on, there was a flat map, with a golden dashed line dividing the mountain range in two, with the southern side of the mountains being the area the Golden Spirit Sect is responsible for.
About a quarter hour later, Jia Yu coughed heavily a few times to draw everyone’s attention.
“You are all early-stage Foundation Establishment spirit farmers, and the task assigned to you is extremely simple: lead the Qi refining disciples to form an array at the foot of the mountain and gradually advance towards the summit.
Although Mingfeng Mountain is a Tier Two Upper Grade spiritual vein, at the foot of the mountain, you will encounter only Qi Refining Stage level demon beasts and a few early-stage Foundation Establishment demon beasts.
I will accompany you and advance together, and we will try our best to ensure the disciples’ safety.”
Ji An immediately heard many people exhale deeply, while Han Qingshan beside him nodded slightly, gently patting his chest.
Jia Yu paused and continued:
“The majority of the recruited Qi refining disciples have experience in demon hunting. You only need to hold back the assaulting Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts to maintain formation, and that will be considered completing your task.
The sect does not expect you to have a major role in the battle. Your main task begins after the battle ends.
At that time, you must plant Bloodthirsty Vines all over the outskirts of Mingfeng Mountain and Evil Wolf Valley in a short period.”
The plan is very simple, and the combined forces of the Three Sects can completely crush the Demon Wolf Tribe in this area.
The reason for dispatching so many cultivators is to deal with any demon beast reinforcements that may arrive.
“The sect has dispatched ten cultivators from the Law Enforcement Hall to assist us, and everyone else should form pairs and await their orders.
Now, form teams freely, then go outside to select a hundred disciples to assign tasks.
We are expected to arrive at the battle area by 7:00 AM tomorrow, at which point the battle will immediately begin, so adjust your states.”
…
Han Qingshan cupped his hands and smiled:
“Senior Brother Ji, can the two of us be a team?”
“Of course.”
Ji An agreed. He had no expectations for these spirit farmers’ combat effectiveness, so it didn’t matter who he teamed up with.
The sect had considered everything thoroughly, with Law Enforcement Hall cultivators organizing and arranging everything, so he was just following along.
A rough-looking cultivator with a bushy beard approached with cupped hands:
“Law Enforcement Hall’s Zhong Yue greets both of you. I will be responsible for commanding the battle, and I hope the two of you cooperate as much as possible.”
Seeing that both were third-layer Foundation Establishment cultivators, he thought collaborating with them would be easier.
Han Qingshan hastily returned the gesture:
“I am Han Qingshan, Senior Brother Zhong, please guide us.”
The three exchanged names, then went out of the cabin to choose team members, and Zhong Yue began to assign tasks:
“Group operations differ from usual demon hunting. We only need to maintain formation, and others will provide support.
During attacks, use Explosive Flame Technique primarily. If your proficiency in the Explosive Flame Technique is too low, use Entanglement Technique or Quicksand Technique instead, but…”
Zhong Yue became serious and continued:
“Do not use Water Magic! I once saw an idiot use Cold Wind Technique while his teammates used Explosive Flame Technique, for goodness’ sake, was he afraid our techniques were too powerful or something?”
“Hehe,” everyone chuckled.
…
After assigning tasks, Ji An and the other two returned to a small room in the cabin.
Due to the cramped space, the three rough men had to squeeze together.
Zhong Yue sat cross-legged on a mat and said:
“We three need to be at the front of the formation, even if Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts attack, as long as you can cast spells to block them for a few breaths, other disciples will take care of the attack.
The drafted Qi Refining Disciples are battle-hardened; dozens of Explosive Flame Techniques won’t be easy on a Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast.
If we encounter demon beasts of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment or above, I’ll personally engage them, any issues for you two?”
Han Qingshan grinned wryly and said:
“Senior Brother, the magical combat techniques I possess are all defensive, and I only have one magical artifact, which is a defensive one.
Being a decoy to attract the demon beast is fine, but blocking them with spells, I can’t do it.”
Zhong Yue opened his mouth slightly, at a loss for words, thinking:
’You can only take hits, what on earth are you playing at.’
He shook his head in disappointment and looked to the other side:
“Junior Brother Ji, do you know any spells that can be used in combat?”
Ji An nodded slightly and smiled:
“In my spare time from tending to the Spirit Field, I practiced Bursting Fireball and have now reached the Perfection level.”
It’s good to reveal a bit of the plan, so teammates can have a sense of direction and accurately judge how to act.
“Really?”
Zhong Yue opened his mouth wide, and this time his mood was one of ecstasy.
An early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator capable of releasing a perfection-level Bursting Fireball must be a person with extraordinary talent. Even in the Law Enforcement Hall, there are only a handful of such cultivators.
Ji An conjured a spell, and a large pale yellow fireball the size of a basketball rolled above his palm, with a dim blue flame shimmering on its surface.
The fireball rolled in the eyes of the other two, dazzling their world.
Han Qingshan instinctively leaned back, overwhelmed by the scorching heat.
’With such skills, no wonder Senior Brother Ji is so composed; Han Qingshan will certainly befriend him.’
After showing off, Ji An withdrew his magical power, and the fireball rapidly shrank before disappearing.
A few wisps of rising smoke proved that what had just happened wasn’t a dream.
Am I the Spirit Farmer, or are you the Spirit Farmer… Zhong Yue seriously assessed Ji An for a few moments and thought to himself that this mission was steady.
He glanced at Han Qingshan again and sighed, noting the vast difference despite both being Spirit Farmers.
…
Ten flying ships rose from Sunrise Peak, darting through the clouds, surpassing the speed of flying shuttles, and soon leaving the vast mountains behind.
Ji An sat cross-legged on the pudun, focusing his mind into the Dantian to connect with the Stone Turtle.
[Master: Ji An]
[Dao Rhyme: Gold 2.2, Water 0, Wood 0, Fire 0.6, Earth 3.1]
[Spiritual Mechanism: Kan Spirit 84.8, Gen Spirit 398.6, Zhen Spirit 16.4, Xun Spirit 165.4, Kun Spirit 85.6, Qian Spirit 528.5, Dui Spirit 446.6, Li Spirit 600.2]
[Magic Techniques: Golden Light Technique (Perfection 51%)
Bursting Fireball (Perfection 30%)
Pan Mountain Technique (Perfection 15%)…]
“Refine the Spiritual Mechanism to enhance Golden Light Technique.”
“Refine the Spiritual Mechanism to enhance Bursting Fireball.”
“Refine the Spiritual Mechanism to enhance Pan Mountain Technique.”
His Divine Sense entered the profound mysterious space of the Stone Turtle to practice the magic techniques, and as the Spiritual Mechanism was constantly consumed, more insights filled his heart.
Finally, he saw that some Spiritual Mechanisms still remained and commanded again.
“Refine the Spiritual Mechanism to enhance Cold Wind Technique.”
[Magic Techniques: Golden Light Technique (Perfection 51%→59%)
Bursting Fireball (Perfection 30%→35%)
Pan Mountain Technique (Perfection 15%→18%)
Cold Wind Technique (Minor Achievement 5%→Great Success 1%)]
Sharpening one’s skills before the battle cannot be considered too late, and by this point, he had already adjusted his state to the strongest.
…
“Everyone, immediately gather on the deck, gather on the deck at once.”
Jia Yu’s voice penetrated everywhere, echoing in everyone’s ears.
Ji An took out the Earth Spirit Bead and immediately rushed out together with the other two.
A few moments later, the deck was densely packed with cultivators.
At this moment, the flying ship hovered in the sky, looking down to see only a vast green, dotted with patches of earthy yellow and black spots.
Jia Yu advised:
“In a moment, the flying ship will remain in a pre-determined attack position, and everyone should form up as quickly as possible.
Don’t worry about what the other teams are doing; just perform your respective duties.”
About a quarter hour later, a grand sound of metallic clashing came from outside, like a golden dragon roaring in the sky.
When the sound reached his ears, Ji An felt as if blades and shadows were flashing before his eyes, his hackles raised as if blade and axe loomed overhead.
At this moment, the flying ship began tilting, and he saw a beam of cold light cutting through the sky, plummeting rapidly from the azure heavens like a meteor falling to the mountain top, piercing his eyes painfully, with tears streaming involuntarily.
A cultivator controlled a Spiritual Artifact, closely following the cold light.
Jia Yu urgently said:
“That is the Sword Light wielded by a Chao Origin Stage Sword Cultivator, do not look!”
Ji An also saw hundreds of Escape Lights dive downward, some leaving long fiery trails in the sky like fire clouds, while others wreathed in golden light with an imposing aura.
Seeing this made his blood boil, wishing to dive into the fight as well.
“Awo~”
The wolf howls pierced the skies, carrying a savage aura and bloody ferocity.
“Awo…”
The wolf howls echoed in succession, responding to each other from afar.
The flying ship landed at the foot of the mountain, and the cultivators swiftly completed their formation.
Dozens of demon wolves, as large as calves, charged wildly, yet before reaching the formation, they were overwhelmed by a sweeping Explosive Flame Technique, the air lingering with the savory scent of burning protein.
Ji An saw fiery flower petals, like snowflakes, drifting down the mountainside, fireballs raining down like a storm, the sounds of exploding ceaselessly ringing out.
“Focus on finishing off, don’t worry about the spoils!
Maintain the formation, advance straightforwardly, and unwaveringly charge ahead!”
Jia Yu’s voice echoed as he spiraled in mid-air, standing on a disc shimmering with yellow Spirit Light.
The main attack force of the Sect was fighting at the mountain top and mid-slope; his task was to intercept the late-stage Foundation Establishment demon beasts escaping down the mountain.
