Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1445 - 769: Rotation

Retracting their Lifebound Flying Swords, Great Cultivator Lou and Grandmaster Wu began the arduous process of using Spiritual Power Patterns to cleanse the lingering pollution from their blades.

This was a grueling necessity; although each cycle of cleansing only wiped away a microscopic amount of filth, the task could not be ignored.

Should they neglect this maintenance, the accumulated corruption would significantly hinder the performance of their Lifebound Flying Swords after only a couple of skirmishes.

As the two Great Cultivators rejoined the ranks of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, a streak of light emerged from the protected base, racing to catch up with the departing unit.

"Wu Qi has actually made a full recovery!" Exclamations of surprise rose from the cultivators remaining at the base as they recognized his figure, stunned by his incredible rate of healing.

Having sustained direct hits from a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being, Wu Qi’s previous wounds had been incredibly severe.

The onlookers also took note of the "Space Acceptance Array's" efficiency; it could extract endangered cultivators from the front lines far more reliably than traditional Life-Saving Jade Talismans.

Furthermore, the production of Life-Saving Jade Talismans was notoriously difficult, demanding the personal refinement of Great Cultivators and the consumption of extremely rare resources.

In contrast, the "Space Acceptance Array" functioned with a simple Space Acceptance Talisman. Rumor had it that the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had integrated these talismans into their Identity Jade Discs, driving the cost of activation down to nearly zero.

Seeing Wu Qi return to his post, the Sword Cultivators of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion greeted him with welcoming smiles.

"Wu Qi, is your condition stable?" Great Cultivator Lou inquired with a serious expression.

"I am fully capable of joining the fray; my wounds are mostly closed!" Wu Qi answered, casting a look of deep gratitude toward Li Yuanba.

With a casual wave of his hand, Li Yuanba invoked the "Innate Wood" Divine Skill, showering Wu Qi in a cascade of vibrant green light.

"That is a bit unnecessary; I have already mostly recovered!" Wu Qi remarked, feeling his internal injuries mend at an even more accelerated pace.

"Wu Qi, you are required at the front line; let Yuanba bolster your vitality!" Great Cultivator Lou commanded sternly.

Ignoring Wu Qi’s protests, Li Yuanba unleashed a second "Innate Wood" Divine Skill, wrapping the man in a thick cocoon of emerald light.

This second cast was not intended for healing, but rather to fortify Wu Qi’s body with the "Innate Wood" Divine Skill to shield him from future harm.

Had it not been for the defensive buff provided by the "Innate Wood" Divine Skill earlier, that devastating blow from the Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being likely would have left Wu Qi on the brink of death.

The skirmish raged on as the Sword Cultivators surged forward, reaping the lives of the Hell Creatures in massive numbers.

Meanwhile, the superpowers back at the base were busy establishing formations across the newly cleared territory to facilitate the base's expansion.

The current outpost was far too cramped and lacked defensive depth, consisting of only a single line. The sheer density of defending cultivators meant they were unable to exercise their full martial potential.

Expansion was essential to consolidate their hold on the occupied land and improve their defensive posture.

After two hours of relentless combat, the Sword Cultivators finally withdrew to the base under the orders of their two Great Cultivators.

This two-hour engagement had drained much of their stamina, and according to the pre-arranged rotation schedule, it was time for a fresh unit to take over.

For the next phase, the cultivators from Central State Commerce, spearheaded by their own two Great Cultivators, crossed the threshold of the base’s protective formation.

The moment they clashed with the Hell Creatures, they were hit by an overwhelming wave of pressure.

From the safety of the base, watching the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion fight had made the task look easy, but the reality of the battlefield was far different.

The Hell Creatures possessed formidable combat prowess and were capable of coordinated group strikes, forcing the Central State Commerce cultivators to burn through their reserves just to keep the monsters at bay.

Such a high output of power was unsustainable, even for a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner.

Furthermore, certain Hell Creatures possessed exceptional speed or thick hides, allowing them to pierce through the defensive line using their natural gifts.

If the two Great Cultivators hadn't stepped in to intercept, the Central State Commerce group would have likely suffered casualties almost immediately.

The two Great Cultivators of Central State Commerce felt a sting of humiliation, knowing they were losing face in front of the other gathered powers.

Previously, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had appeared completely relaxed, with their Great Cultivators only acting when a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being surfaced. Otherwise, they had simply observed the slaughter.

Yet, when Central State Commerce took the lead, their leaders were forced into action right away, highlighting a glaring disparity in strength between the two groups.

However, the ease of the previous battle was largely due to Li Yuanba’s five mid-stage Golden Corpses.

One could not overlook the impact of those five Golden Corpses; by holding the front line, they essentially soaked up all the incoming aggression from the Hell Creatures.

With their massive defense and physical attributes that surpassed the Hell Creatures, the Golden Corpses' cooperation with the Sword Cultivators had trivialized the combat.

Now, Central State Commerce was bearing the brunt of the assault directly, finding it difficult to maintain their magical treasure attacks for long durations.

While those skilled in spells could manage by using magical treasures to amplify their magic, those who relied solely on direct weapon strikes found their effectiveness plummeting.

Barking orders, the two Great Cultivators commanded the Central State Commerce disciples to adopt a battle formation, hoping to use its collective power to stabilize the situation.

They had neglected to form a battle array earlier only because the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion's seemingly effortless performance had filled them with a false sense of security.