Chapter 64

Xu Wenfeng smiled slightly, swung the giant sword in his hand, and the flashing golden sword energy instantly slaughtered a circle of approaching Dark Shadow Clan members.

"In this kind of battle, even if you only have a pair of legs that can move, you must fly yourself! Hengyi doesn't need to worry."

Hu Baijie was very surprised, feeling that these words were completely different from when they were in the Water Refinement Hell. She couldn't help but secretly suspect that Xu Wenfeng might have intentionally harmed Hengyi to gain merit. But the Dark Shadow Clan attacked again, and she had no choice but to fight with all her might, swinging her sword. At that moment, where was there time to talk?

Chen Zizai's team training bead sounded.

"The situation is clear. Over 20,000 teams have been attacked by the Dark Shadow Clan. 1,300 teams were completely wiped out, and more than 8,000 teams have lost combat strength. All the teams that can still fight have completed their assembly. The Dark Shadow Clan is moving towards your location. Three support teams, totaling 2,000 teams, will arrive in 8, 32, and 50 breaths, respectively. Please prepare to join and retreat."

"We don't need to retreat!" Xu Wenfeng decisively said to the training bead. "Since the Dark Shadow Clan wants a decisive battle, let's start it early. One battle to wipe them out! All the training teams who are willing, please come immediately. Those who are unwilling, please stay and protect the Seed Star humans. But those who don't come or come late, don't blame me, Xu Wenfeng, for being too domineering!"

Chen Zizai's heart skipped a beat, never expecting that the battle here would lead to the Dark Shadow Clan's full-scale attack. But this showed that there were indeed highly intelligent special mutations among the Dark Shadow Clan, who knew not to give them any chance to catch their breath.

Given the Dark Shadow Clan's actions, Chen Zizai also agreed with Xu Wenfeng's judgment.

Their training teams were far fewer in number than the Dark Shadow Clan, but with 30,000 teams participating in the training, their average strength was much higher than the Dark Shadow Clan. The chances of winning a decisive battle under these circumstances were high.

If they retreated, regrouped, and then attacked, it would be difficult to sweep the Dark Shadow Clan scattered across many islands. With the Dark Shadow Clan's breeding ability, their numbers could increase by 50% every day, making the situation even more complicated!

But Xu Wenfeng had only recently joined the Peak Sect, and although he was famous, there were bound to be many people who were hostile or不服 (unwilling to submit). This statement was too full, and Chen Zizai guessed that many people would be unwilling to accept it.

After all, the training teams did not have a clear need to obey the arrangements of other teams. To consider the overall situation, Chen Zizai quickly added, "The Dark Shadow Clan has initiated a decisive battle. If we avoid it, we will suffer heavy losses in pursuit and find it difficult to integrate our combat strength. I believe it's better to have a decisive battle!"

Almost simultaneously, the training bead sounded with the angry or mocking voices of countless team leaders.

"Xu Wenfeng, you have a big mouth! What right does a special cultivation disciple have to give orders?"

"Xu Wenfeng, if you're so strong, go and kill the Dark Shadow Clan by yourself!"

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After a chaotic mix of ridicule and opposition, Xu Wenfeng said solemnly, "Since you're curious, have some courage and come see for yourself why I, Xu Wenfeng, can do this!"

"Xu Wenfeng! You're outrageously arrogant! Fine, I'll come and see why you're so boastful!"

Chen Zizai understood that this was Xu Wenfeng's deliberate provocation. The more people he could provoke, the better. Even if they came with the intention of just watching Xu Wenfeng make a fool of himself, once the battle started, they would be drawn in. When they saw the battle going well, they wouldn't want to let the training merit slip away.

Chen Zizai pretended not to know and immediately took on the role of the white face. "Xu Wenfeng, you're too arrogant! The training battle relies on everyone's cooperation. Don't joke about such important matters. Please, team leaders, ignore this madman. A decisive battle is more beneficial, and I hope everyone will prioritize the training and work together to defeat the Dark Shadow Clan! We're all here for victory and merit, and this is a great opportunity!"

Chen Zizai's words indeed calmed many people who were not as hot-tempered, and the training bead soon echoed with many team leaders' responses.

"That's a good point. We'll arrive as soon as possible."

"But not for Xu Wenfeng! We're here for the training, and for your words, Chen Zizai!"

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Chen Zizai secretly sighed in relief, knowing that these teams who were not provoked by Xu Wenfeng had been swayed by her softer approach. This way, she believed that there would be enough teams to ensure a solid base for the decisive battle.

Xu Wenfeng smiled approvingly at Chen Zizai, clearly understanding her considerations. Although she secretly admired his cunning, she was fundamentally repulsed by him and unwilling to show him any good face. She coldly snorted and channeled her energy. "Xu Wenfeng, don't be too smug. The first place in this training is not certain to be yours!"

Xu Wenfeng laughed heartily, his sharp eyes full of confidence. "You can't beat me, Xu Wenfeng, and neither can my brother Hengyi!"

"Ha... Who's challenging us?" As a woman's laughter echoed, Wang Bupa's eyes gleamed, and he cursed. "Damn Xu Wenfeng! The four goddesses of Nanxiang Mountain are all with him!"

Hu Baijie, Hai Shan, and Hai Yuntian were not very familiar with the experts among the Peak Sect disciples. The three novices looked puzzled, not knowing what was so special about these four women.

Chen Zizai's face tightened, clearly concerned about the four women in the first batch of support teams, all of whom were clad in fiery treasure weapons.

"Among the top experts of the Seven Flames of Nanxiang Mountain, there are nine. The four sisters in the 16-year-old circle are known as the Four Goddesses of Nanxiang Mountain, all top geniuses at the third level of Earth Venerable. Xu Wenfeng chose this combination to maximize the team's combat power."

"This Xu Wenfeng is too confident." Despite not knowing the four women's strength, Hai Yuntian understood Xu Wenfeng's strategy from the combination. A team of four all skilled in offensive spells meant he was confident enough to protect them in battle, a rare level of confidence.

The first batch of 200 support combat teams, organized and led by Xu Wenfeng, finally arrived. These teams were from areas on the Seed Star where no Dark Shadow Clan had appeared, and they were close by. Realizing the situation had changed, Xu Wenfeng immediately organized these people to assist the training teams fleeing from the Dark Shadow Clan's pursuit.

The second and third batches were originally responsible for fighting the Dark Shadow Clan that had been pursuing them. Now, those originally scattered pursuers were all flying here, intending to initiate a decisive battle for survival.

The Four Goddesses of Nanxiang Mountain easily joined up under Xu Wenfeng's protection. The four women closely followed Xu Wenfeng, ignoring the Dark Shadow Clan members rushing at them, and mercilessly slaughtered the most densely packed enemies with their respective techniques!

The support training teams that arrived saw the endless red intersecting sword energy created by Hengyi's Death Sword Dance, a scene of relentless slaughter. Despite the situation not allowing them to be distracted, they were still shocked by the疯狂 (mad) slaughter that shredded everything that approached.

The long-legged goddess leading the Four Goddesses of Nanxiang Mountain, while fighting, frequently glanced at the intersecting sword energy of the Death Sword Dance with her cold, deep eyes. "He must be the mad genius Hengyi. This is truly a racial extermination technique."

This statement resonated with her three sisters. Among the many techniques of the Divine Gate, none were as terrifying in their killing power. There were certainly more powerful techniques that could kill more, but those were for higher realms, and there were no reports of such continuous, relentless use.

The youngest of the Four Goddesses, known as the cute goddess in the Peak Sect, giggled. "Xu Wenfeng, you have a worthy opponent this time, and it's your own brother!"

"Within the 18-year-old level, no one can beat me, Xu Wenfeng, not even my brother." Xu Wenfeng's calm confidence made the Four Goddesses of Nanxiang Mountain trust him greatly. They were, of course, also confident in their own abilities!

Even if Hengyi's kill count could exceed theirs, the other three members of his team would still be a burden!

"How come we can't see the stars anymore?" Hai Shan noticed that the stars and moon in the distant sky were disappearing, as if dark clouds had suddenly appeared, blocking their light.

The team training bead issued a warning. "The Dark Shadow Clan is approaching! Please be cautious, teams in combat!"

Hai Shan's heart skipped a beat!

Those were not dark clouds but countless Dark Shadow Clan members flying from all directions, blocking out the sky and moon!

The current training situation was completely different from the past. In the past, they would clear and protect the Seed Star humans, understand the distribution of the invading race, and then integrate and sweep them until they were completely exterminated.

Now, they were engaged in a life-and-death struggle from the start, and not just Hai Shan, but many teams were inevitably nervous and uneasy.

"Think of nothing else! Kill the enemies, kill as many as possible! Ice Flower Four Radiance allows no waste, and the number of enemies killed will determine the outcome of the training!"

Chen Zizai was recovering her true qi. With the arrival of the support teams, they no longer needed to waste true qi on single-target spells. Reserving true qi for spells with a larger range was the key to winning the training battle and earning merit!

Wang Bupa's team from Dongbeixiang Mountain had never thought of competing for the top ten in merit. Their team composition made it impossible. Each member focused on how to maximize their strengths, share the burden, and contribute the most value to the outcome.

"Men of Dongbeixiang Mountain, stand firm! Use your strength to carry the victory!"

The countless Dark Shadow Clan members arriving in waves left Hu Baijie no time to think about anything else, not even worrying about Hengyi.

Her light sword swung continuously, her light shield collided repeatedly, her eyes darted around, and she did her best to grasp the situation and protect Chen Zizai, Hai Shan, and Hai Yuntian from threats.

Blood splattered endlessly, and dim lives fell endlessly...

Many of the training teams that arrived later engaged in battles with the Shadow Clan on the way. Those who had come to see Xu Wenfeng's downfall could not remain aloof in the frenzy of battle, leaving no time to dwell on their anger towards him.

The training teams were all fighting together, and even those in unfavorable situations had teammates.

Only Hengyi continued to fight alone.