Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 696: Chapter 282: Ultimate Move

Ten miles outside Fire Dragon Royal City, Xu Jin, Dong Zhao, Liu Qingzhu, Han Qing, and Tang Hui watched the formation above Fire Dragon City.

All felt somewhat helpless.

It was as if they were dealing with a tiger that knew how to fly, leaving them with no angle of attack.

They had originally thought that the Fire Dragon Clan would surely take the initiative to attack, but they hadn’t expected the Fire Dragon Clan’s approach to be even more thorough than the Golden Snake Clan’s.

They were completely fortified.

In the skies above Fire Dragon City, nearly a hundred Fifth Tier experts from an alien race, accompanied by thousands of Fourth Tier experts, were patrolling in ten squads.

Five Sixth Tier experts from the Fire Dragon Clan, along with two Blood God Envoys emanating Sixth Tier aura, roamed over Fire Dragon City, each maintaining a distance of less than a kilometer from the others.

No matter from which direction Xu Jin and his team attacked, other Sixth Tier experts would be able to arrive at the first instance.

And then they would be surrounded.

No matter which direction they broke through, they would first be entangled by the Fourth and Fifth Tier alien races, then surrounded by the Sixth Tier.

To deal with Xu Jin and the four others, they directly adopted a battle array suited for large armies.

Moreover, there were more than just these seven Sixth Tier experts.

In the center of Fire Bull City, the Fire Bull King and a man draped in a blood-red cloak as vivid as fresh blood stood high in the sky, watching Xu Jin and his companions from a distance.

Adopting a bring-it-on stance.

”Such is the Blood God Sect. The Blood God Sect always acts with extreme caution, which is fundamentally why it has been able to pass down its heritage for countless years,” sighed Dong Zhao, feeling helpless.

”Looking at this, it seems we won’t be able to kill the Blood God Son.”

Tang Hui said, ”Once we dive in, we’ll first be bogged down by hordes of Fourth and Fifth Tier alien races, and then all nine Sixth Tier experts will be able to join the battle in a single breath.

As long as we dare to storm the city, death is certain!”

”Not only storming the city, but we also need to be extremely cautious when we retreat later. If they use a battle array like this to launch an assault during our retreat, it’ll be tough for us to deal with.

One misstep could lead to casualties,” warned Han Qing with severity.

Xu Jin also furrowed his brows.

Facing such a battle formation, they really were at a loss.

Even holding a dozen Sixth Tier Emblems, they didn’t dare to charge.

Because one careless move could directly lead to their annihilation under a rain of distant fire from the battle array.

”Unless we can disrupt their stable formation, we won’t stand a chance.

Without a strategy to defeat the enemy, we can only retreat.

Let’s take out the Star-picking Order later on and kill a few more alien races to rack up some points on the way back,” Dong Zhao suggested.

Earlier, before storming the Golden Snake Royal City, everyone had surrendered their Star-picking Orders to Dong Zhao under his command, and he had stored them in the Sumeru Space.

This was because the National Master Cheng Yuxiao had issued an order to control their score, ensuring it never exceeded the limit.

But they were still short of the minimum three thousand points required by Cheng Yuxiao, hence the suggestion.

Having said that, Dong Zhao’s gaze turned to Xu Jin.

Now, Xu Jin’s influence within their small team had grown considerably.

When making decisions, Dong Zhao would seek Xu Jin’s opinion.

”Let’s wait a bit longer. If we can’t find an opportunity, then we’ll withdraw. Safety first,” said Xu Jin.

The five men slowly patrolled around Fire Bull City, and the seven Sixth Tier experts above the city also slowly changed direction following the five men. After a full rotation, no breakthrough was found.

The team began to harbor thoughts of retreat.

At this time, the sky had darkened, and the red glow of the sunset in the west blazed across the heavens, appearing exceedingly magnificent.

Suddenly, upon turning around, a bold plan emerged in Xu Jin’s mind.

If successful, it would surely break the military formation of Fire Bull City.

As for the risk, it seemed to him to be not so great.

Immediately, Xu Jin conveyed his thoughts to Dong Zhao through a messaging technique.

”It’s feasible, but the risks involved are ten times greater than what you’ve mentioned,” Dong Zhao responded.

”Mountain Master, I am protected by the Authority of Heaven and Earth of this realm, and the cover of night will make it easier. I believe the probability of success is still very high.

In the worst case, I can use a Sixth Tier Emblem to forcefully blast out a path to survival,” Xu Jin stated.

”If you are that confident, then waiting a bit longer is fine. However, I must seriously remind you of one thing,” Dong Zhao said, his face growing exceptionally stern, ”Xu Jin, your cultivation journey is just beginning.

As the saying goes, no one who frequently walks by the river has not wet shoes.

And often, those who drown are swimmers.

You say you’re confident, but if you take risks too often, just one failure might lead to a deadly situation.

I personally think that many times, you don’t need to take risks.

An enemy you can’t defeat today, you’ll likely be able to face in a year.

If not in a year, then certainly in ten years.

What’s the harm in waiting ten years?

Unless necessary, don’t take excessive risks,” Dong Zhao advised.

Xu Jin took Dong Zhao’s words to heart, recognizing them as truly valuable advice.

However, Xu Jin couldn’t disclose the matter of his invisibility.

The identity of the Lingji Remnants was dangerous enough for Xu Jin to bear, let alone if the Great State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao were to take it on.

”Thank you for the advice, Mountain Master. I will remember it.”

”Since you’re confident, we’ll wait a bit longer. Once night falls, we’ll act according to your plan.

Remember, if you encounter danger during the operation, always put your safety first.

Even if you have to use all the Emblems, you must break out,” Dong Zhao reminded.

”I’ll remember,” said Xu Jin.

*****

In the center of Fire Bull City, the Blood God Son, cloaked in a cape as red as blood, was talking animatedly with the Fire Bull King.

”Divine Master is truly insightful. Just by setting up this formation, you’ve frightened these humans to the point of paralysis,” the Fire Bull King complimented.