Chapter 2466: Chapter 2469: Rapid Formation Deployment
Jiang Chen briefly paused his gaze and looked at the group from Lei Yang Village.
Pang Tong, the second war general of Lei Yang Village, was tall but extremely slender, his triangular eyes fixed intently on Yan Li, with a cold gleam in his eyes completely unmasked.
Behind him stood fifteen people, including three Integration Realm Cultivators and twelve Virtual Refinement Realm Peak cultivators.
As Yan Li stepped forward, the people blocking his way scattered, no one dared to hinder his steps.
The name of the eight great villages was known to everyone in the inner region of the Abandoned Plains. Only the eight great villages dared to establish villages in the inner region, which demonstrated their power and status.
Watching Yan Li, who was walking with a blade, the cold gleam in Pang Tong’s eyes grew sharper. He could discern the strength and realm of Jiang Chen’s group, which they might be able to swallow.
Indeed, with such a lineup, Pang Tong and his group could seemingly devour Jiang Chen’s group, whether in the outer plains or the Abandoned Plains.
However, after hesitating for a while, Pang Tong’s gaze remained icy, but the intent to kill slowly faded from his heart.
He was confident he could take down Yan Li and his group, but there were too many people around and others from different villages. If they fought to the death with Yan Li and his group, others might swoop in opportunistically, which he didn’t want to see.
Treading through the crowd, Yan Li led his group to the strongest position at the valley entrance, glanced around, and said in surprise, "Lin Jiang, Wang Han, why are there only four villages here?"
Wang Han, the one who answered on behalf of Lin Jiang, took the lead and said, "The people from the other four villages all went to the Gloomy Forest as it’s rumored that a Necro Spirit at the Integration Realm Peak appeared there. Had there been more time, I wouldn’t have come to this valley where Virtual Refinement Realm Necro Spirits gather."
"Those two are from Magic Cloud Fortress and Blackwater Village, the third war general Wang Han from Magic Cloud Fortress, and the second war general Lin Jiang from Blackwater Village. These two villages have always been mortal enemies, but Magic Cloud Fortress has some ties with Wind Thunder Valley."
As Yan Li asked, Yun Hai stood by as the commentator.
Jiang Chen realized that when Yan Li questioned, obviously Lin Jiang had no intention of responding.
"Why is everyone gathered here?"
Jiang Chen asked curiously, glancing around.
"At the back of the valley, there’s a very fierce Sword Intent. That Sword Intent can erode a cultivator’s vitality, so we can only enter from here."
Yun Hai glanced at the people around and smirked mockingly, "The only reason everyone’s gathered here is because no one wants to be the leader. No one wants to face those Necro Spirits head-on, and they’re afraid the people behind will sabotage them, attacking the ones at the forefront while hunting Necro Spirits."
"Sword Intent that erodes vitality?!"
Jiang Chen hesitated, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes. He scrutinized the valley carefully and suddenly looked up at the cliffs on both sides.
Why are these cliffs so straight?
"Realized it?"
Yun Hai smiled slightly, "Legend has it that this mountain is transformed from an ancient artifact of the Extraterritorial Alien Race. During the ancient war, a super strong person from our Void Nether Realm split it in two with one stroke."
"Artifact transformation? One sword stroke..."
Jiang Chen’s eyes showed a hint of shock. He glanced around at the scale of this mountain and gulped down his saliva.
A mountain over hundreds of miles was actually transformed from an artifact; how powerful must this artifact be? And to be split in two by a single stroke, how formidable must the person wielding the sword have been?
"Is everyone really going to keep gathering here? If so, there will probably be more and more people coming."
Lin Jiang glanced at Yan Li and his group, calling out loudly.
"If you can’t wait, then go ahead in first, why shout? Trying to kill others?"
Wang Han retorted again.
"Normally, does everyone just wait?"
Jiang Chen scanned the crowd and noticed no one seemed anxious.
"No, once the Necro Spirits in the valley reach a certain number, the Sword Intent at the other end of the valley will erupt upon sensing the Death Qi. That Sword Intent not only erodes vitality but also eradicates Death Qi; it’s extremely powerful. Once the Sword Intent erupts, those Necro Spirits will rush out. After handling them to some extent, it’s safer to enter and hunt the remaining Necro Spirits, protecting against hidden threats."
Yun Hai explained softly.
Jiang Chen scanned the valley, observing the hundred-meter width closely. His eyes shifted as he whispered, "If we go in now, will they follow us?"
"Go in now?"
Yun Hai looked at Jiang Chen with surprise, but still replied, "They won’t. Entering now will trigger the Necro Spirits in the whole valley to attack. Every time, thousands of Necro Spirits gather in this valley; now it seems about time. No matter how many go in, they’ll die inside!"
Yun Hai’s words answered Jiang Chen’s question while also advising him not to act impulsively.
"I see."
Jiang Chen nodded and glanced at Lin Jiang, realizing Lin Jiang’s persistent shouting really seemed intent on causing harm.
Immediately, Jiang Chen’s eyes filled with a smile. Turning to Yan Li, he whispered, "Yan Li senior, if entering now, with you leading, how far can you rush?"
Yan Li blinked, surprised at Jiang Chen.
Yun Hai also paused, his brows furrowing slightly, "Brother Jiang, what do you intend to do?"
’Formation!’
Jiang Chen silently mouthed two words.
Yan Li and others’ eyes brightened. Yun Hai whispered, "Can you quickly set up a formation to withstand an attack from numerous Necro Spirits?"
To rely on a formation to hunt Necro Spirits in the valley, it must first withstand their attack. Otherwise, rushing in without setting up would lead to being slaughtered by the spirits and eventually becoming one of them.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, nodding lightly.
Yan Li recalled how, back during the battle with Lei Ying’s group, Jiang Chen sat at the bottom of the pit and unexpectedly used a formation to kill a member of Lei Yang Village. Instantly, his eyes showed a hint of amazement, his breathing grew rapid, and his gaze at Jiang Chen was filled with fervor.
"To become a living formation?!"
The almost inaudible but incredulous words slipped from Yan Li’s mouth. Yan Li stared straight into Jiang Chen’s eyes, filled with anticipation.
Yun Hai froze there, his pupils shrank repeatedly, gulping hard several times, his eyes wide as he bit his teeth forcefully, restraining the urge to exclaim.
Jiang Chen nodded with a smile once more.
Whew! Whew!
Yan Li and his companion both let out a long breath, then glanced around, thoughtfulness appearing in their eyes.
