Chapter 341 - 219: Enemies on a Narrow Road
Fang Yue clutched the porcelain bottle, still warm from Li Mengyao’s touch, his gaze deep as he watched her retreating figure.
A Spirit Ascension Pill.
It was an extremely precious Elixir, capable of helping one improve their cultivation. It was even immensely useful to Innate Grandmasters.
He hadn’t expected Li Mengyao to be so generous as to give him this Spirit Ascension Pill.
However, Fang Yue also knew that this Spirit Ascension Pill likely came with strings attached.
Although Li Mengyao appeared delicate on the surface, she was, in reality, an extremely intelligent and calculating woman.
’She must have her reasons for doing this.’
But regardless, this Spirit Ascension Pill was a godsend for Fang Yue.
His current cultivation level was already impressive, but it was still far from enough to face a behemoth like the Blood Dragon Platform.
If they sent out a single Shapeshifting Powerhouse, he would be no match. Whether he could even escape would depend entirely on luck.
Therefore, he couldn’t refuse this bottle of Spirit Ascension Pills!
With the help of this Spirit Ascension Pill, he was confident his cultivation would rise to the next level.
Thinking of this, Fang Yue no longer hesitated. He sat down cross-legged and immediately began cultivating with the Spirit Ascension Pill.
As the Elixir entered his body, a torrential wave of energy surged within him.
Fang Yue felt as if his body was about to be torn apart by this energy, but he gritted his teeth and endured.
Time passed, minute by minute, and Fang Yue’s cultivation level slowly rose. After an unknown amount of time, he finally broke through his bottleneck and reached a new realm.
He had reached the Great Success in Qi Transformation stage as a Qi Refiner. Next, he just needed to fuse four types of Exotic Primordial Qi with different attributes to enter the Qi Refiner’s Four Symbols Realm.
The moment he opened his eyes, Fang Yue felt the entire world had become much clearer. He clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within his body, and a wave of joy washed over him.
With his current cultivation, coupled with the many trump cards he possessed, he now had a fighting chance even against the experts of the Blood Dragon Platform!
But Fang Yue also knew that his current strength was still far from enough. He needed to become even stronger!
Thinking of this, Fang Yue stood up and glanced in the direction Li Mengyao had departed.
Then he turned and walked in another direction. He had his own things to do and couldn’t linger here.
Fang Yue’s figure gradually disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, leaving behind only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves.
He knew in his heart that this encounter with Li Mengyao was both an opportunity and a challenge.
Her appearance not only gave him a deeper understanding of his own body, but also made him realize that his circumstances were far more complex and dangerous than he had imagined.
The Blood Dragon Platform, that mysterious and powerful organization, was like a predator lying in wait, ready to strike and kill at any moment.
And he was now like prey targeted by this predator; the slightest mistake could make him its next meal.
But Fang Yue was not the type to sit idly by and await his doom. He had his own plans and goals.
He knew that to survive in this world full of unknowns and dangers, he had to keep getting stronger—stronger than anyone else.
Only then could he protect himself and those around him.
The effects of the Spirit Ascension Pill still flowed slowly through his body, providing him with a continuous source of energy.
Feeling this power, his heart filled with confidence and determination.
He knew his journey was still long, but as long as he walked it with resolve, he would surely reach his destination.
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「Three days later.」
The imperial army once again launched an all-out assault on the Changping Army.
Inside the Changping Army’s main camp, war drums thundered. The soldiers stood in neat formations, and a grim, murderous aura filled the air.
King Changping, dressed in a python robe, stood on a high platform, his piercing gaze sweeping over the soldiers below.
Though they were few in number, every man’s eyes glinted with unyielding resolve, as if they were prepared for a fight to the death with the imperial army.
"Brothers!"
King Changping shouted, "This battle will determine whether we live or die! But as long as we stand united, we will surely defeat the imperial court’s lapdogs and defend our homes!"
Hearing this, the soldiers brandished their weapons and let out a heaven-shaking roar: "Defend our homes! Defeat the enemy!"
King Changping nodded in satisfaction, then drew the Longsword from his waist and pointed it toward the distant imperial army. "Forward!"
At his command, the soldiers of the Changping Army surged toward the battlefield like a great tide.
It was just before dawn.
The sky had barely begun to lighten when the imperial army’s horns echoed across the heavens. Tens of thousands of soldiers swarmed toward the Changping Army’s encampment like a tidal wave.
Their morale was sky-high and their killing intent was palpable, as if they meant to swallow the Changping Army whole.
But the Changping Army would not be outdone. They immediately organized an effective counterattack.
Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, they relied on their tenacious will and excellent tactical coordination to repel the imperial army’s assaults time and time again.
The battle was exceptionally brutal, with soldiers on both sides fighting with all their might.
Amidst the flashing blades and Sword Shadows, flesh and blood flew, and endless screams filled the air.
The entire battlefield was stained red with blood and firelight.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield.
King Changping personally led twenty Martial Artists at the Innate Stage, forming an unbreakable battle line to confront the experts from the imperial side.
This was the front that would decide the victor of today’s battle!