Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1446 - 769: Rotation_2

A combat formation was swiftly established by the cultivators of the Central State Commerce. Although their coordination slightly improved the situation, their forward momentum remained painfully sluggish. To avoid being completely pinned down, they managed to cover only five meters every sixty breaths.

While this pace was practically the same as standing still, the two great cultivators did not push for more speed given the intensity of the battlefield. These two leaders were occupied with their own vital responsibilities and did not dare divert their focus to assist the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators in the fray.

They knew that any lapse in concentration or excessive depletion of their support energy would lead to a catastrophe if a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being were to suddenly appear.

It took nearly the duration of a cup of tea for the Central State Commerce team to advance a mere fifty meters. Though the engagement appeared manageable, the prolonged struggle began to take a toll on the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators, who grew visibly exhausted.

Suddenly, a Hell Bull Head Spirit lunged toward the front line, immediately drawing a barrage of magical spells. Based on prior encounters, such a concentrated assault should have been enough to destroy the creature. However, a mysterious black light bathed the Hell Bull Head Spirit, instantly restoring its vitality.

With a thunderous "boom," the creature slammed into the nearest cultivator. The sound of snapping bones echoed as the man was sent tumbling through the air.

In the Hell Cave Heaven, cultivators avoided using defensive artifacts due to the risk of corruption, relying instead on defensive spells. Since these spells lacked the sturdy protection of physical gear, the impact of the Hell Bull Head Spirit shattered the cultivator’s barrier, leaving half of his body mangled and deformed.

Seeing the sudden breach, nearby comrades immediately shifted their focus to strike down the Hell Bull Head Spirit. Although the creature was eventually slain, the momentary lapse in the formation allowed more Hell Creatures to swarm the battle line.

From his vantage point, Li Yuanba observed that the Central State Commerce cultivators were showing their lack of experience. They had failed to eliminate the Hell Deer Head Spirit first—the most dangerous threat on the field. Beyond its offensive capabilities, the Hell Deer Head Spirit possessed healing powers; it was its timely intervention that had empowered the Hell Bull Head Spirit to charge.

The sudden chaos allowed several Hell Creatures to penetrate the formation. Once four cultivators had been gravely wounded, the two great cultivators could no longer remain on the sidelines.

With a wave of their hands, they unleashed a series of devastating strikes that wiped out the encroaching Hell Creatures, pulling their subordinates back from the brink of death. However, by focusing on the lower-level struggle, they failed to notice a Hell Horse Head Spirit positioned directly in front of them, its aura beginning to surge violently.

In a sudden burst of speed, the Hell Horse Head Spirit launched a fierce charge toward one of the great cultivators. Positioned in the center of the group, the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators at the front spotted the danger and attempted to intercept it. To their shock, the creature accelerated even further, causing all their spells to strike empty air.

"It’s a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being!" one cultivator screamed in terror.

The escalation happened in the blink of an eye. While the two great cultivators were busy clearing threats for their subordinates, the Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Horse Head Spirit reached full speed and closed the distance. "Watch out!" the other great cultivator yelled, eyes wide with alarm.

The target of the attack barely managed to conjure a magic shield before the creature collided with it. Despite the shock of the impact, the great cultivator felt a brief moment of relief as the shield seemed to hold. But the Hell Horse Head Spirit was a master of agility; instead of bouncing back, it used the momentum of the collision to pivot, reappearing on the great cultivator's exposed flank.

The creature’s spiked hand lashed out, bypassing the magic shield and catching the great cultivator off guard. A passive protective treasure hidden on his person triggered automatically, manifesting an energy barrier to block the strike. A sharp "crack" filled the air as the treasure's shield shattered instantly.

The Hell Horse Head Spirit’s hand continued its trajectory. As it reached the cultivator's robe, the fabric glowed with the light of another great cultivator-level defense. Unfortunately, these pre-enchanted spells on garments were limited by the material of the silk and could not withstand such overwhelming force. With another shattering sound, the robe's defense failed, and the spiked hand tore into the great cultivator’s flesh.

The jagged spikes sank deep into his body. The sheer physical force behind the blow caused him to tremble violently as he coughed up a mist of blood. Another strike from the Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Horse Head Spirit would surely end his life.

Just then, the second great cultivator’s counterattack finally arrived. He activated a life-saving Jade Talisman—not one he had made himself, but a rare treasure crafted by a Great Ability being. The talisman erupted into a brilliant light that snared the Hell Horse Head Spirit, freezing it in place and halting its next move.

Seizing the opening, the great cultivators unleashed their full power. Since the creature was bound and unable to dodge, every attack hit its mark. To ensure a swift kill while the Great Ability Jade Talisman was active, they used their most powerful treasures and burned several high-level attack talismans.

Within two breaths, the Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Horse Head Spirit's defenses were obliterated and its body mangled. By the time the binding effect faded, its life force had completely vanished.

The entire sequence was watched intently by the cultivators following behind. At first, they might have pitied the Central State Commerce for being caught off guard by such a powerful foe while their leaders were distracted. However, after witnessing the sheer wealth displayed in the fight, those feelings vanished.

The combat style of the Central State Commerce was staggeringly expensive. Even when caught at close range with no time to prepare, the attacked great cultivator had possessed two layers of passive protection—a specialized treasure and a high-grade enchanted robe. The cost of those two items alone was more than most ordinary great cultivators could ever dream of owning.

The actions of the second great cultivator were even more lavish. From the Great Ability Life-saving Jade Talisman used to bind the enemy to the multiple great cultivator-level talismans used for the kill, the resources consumed in those few seconds were worth the entire net worth of a standard great cultivator. Such talismans were rare even in superpowers, usually reserved for the most favored disciples. This level of extravagance was likely a unique trait of the Central State Commerce.

Even Li Yuanba, who considered himself quite wealthy, felt a sense of inadequacy watching them fight. A signal was soon given by one of the leaders; they lifted their wounded comrade and began a retreat toward the base. The battle had reached a point where they could no longer sustain their position.