Longevity Begins With Gu Refining

Chapter 167: Standing in the Midst of an Army

A great battle erupted in an instant. Flying swords flew through the air like the wind.

They shuttled through the crowd, drawing blood from time to time.

Chen Qing stuffed a spirit bead into his mouth and used the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to transform into a six hundred foot tall giant. He held the Dragon Sparrow Sword that was over three hundred feet long and twenty-five feet wide and stood in front of his army!

A rain of swords fell like a waterfall, piercing through the clouds. Chen Qing waved the Dragon Sparrow Sword in his hand, stirring up the wind and clouds, blocking all the flying swords and arrows in front of him.

A large number of cultivators who were proficient in long-range attacks hid behind Chen Qing and started to drive their flying swords forward, disregarding the consumption of spirit energy.

Many of the long-range attacks were blocked by Chen Qing, and the enemy's attacks instantly became sparse.

A large number of flying swords and arrows flew towards the enemy, accompanied by lightning and flames.

However, Yan Shiying stood in front of the army and shouted, "Feather Spear Forest Formation!"

A total of three hundred cultivators holding eight feet long spears rushed to the front. Golden spears appeared in their hands and they raised them high, forming a golden forest of spears that surrounded them and attracted most of the attacks.

Flying swords fell into the forest, but they were unable to harm them in the slightest.

The moment Chen Qing caught sight of this formation, his heart skipped a beat.

She did not have the Black Armor Gu, but she had a method comparable to the Black Armor Gu.

She relied on the Spear Gu to form a spear formation!

Amidst Chen Qing's astonishment, he realized that Ying Xiaoxiao was standing among the 200 archers, directing them to shoot at the weak points of the enemy's side in unison.

Arrows fell like meteors, taking advantage of Chen Qing's weak points in his defense. A dozen or so Foundation Establishment Cultivators were turned into sieves by the rain of arrows.

On the two sides, Chou Ying and Cheng Tianyou were glaring fiercely. Behind them were hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators riding on mutated blood horses, seemingly ready to lead the army to attack his army at any time.

If this continued, they would definitely lose!

Forest Deer was asleep, but the others were not as brave as him. They could still sleep peacefully when there was a battle of two thousand Foundation Establishment Cultivators outside.

Qing Ran stepped lightly and leaped into the air, landing on the crown of a large tree and looking at the battlefield in the distance.

The intensity of the battle was something he had never seen before.

Even as a member of a large clan, he had only participated in a few dozen Foundation Establishment battles.

But now, on this battlefield, almost all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Fire Country and the Martial Country had gathered.

If they were included, it would be a gathering of Foundation Establishment cultivators from three countries.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator who could protect a tribe or a sect for a hundred years was nothing in this place. In the blink of an eye, more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators were killed by the chaotic swords.

The battle had only just begun, but the ground outside the Giant Forest had already been plowed flat. Mountains collapsed, and rivers flowed with blood.

Wildfires were everywhere, but they were soon extinguished by the heavy rain.

However, in the next moment, the lightning and flames arrived at the same time, igniting the ground again.

Mountains and rivers were shattered. At this moment, the destructive power of the Foundation Establishment was vividly displayed.

"No wonder Senior said that we can only rely on them."

"I'm afraid that the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Country of Lin will panic upon seeing such a tragic scene of slaughter."

"Once you're defeated head-on, you'll instantly lose miserably."

He had three Spirit Beasts, and their strength was comparable to the Foundation Establishment stage. However, in the face of such a powerful force, even Spirit Beasts would feel fear.

Furthermore, spirit beasts had a fatal flaw.

Without a large-scale army, it was very difficult for Spirit Beasts to form formations.

Spirit beasts were not daemons after all. It was very difficult for them to understand what formations were.

Those that could understand were all thousand-year-old Spirit Beasts. Spirit Beasts like that were not something they could possess.

Moreover, at that level, it was impossible for a large-scale army battle to occur.

He turned his head to look at Chen Qing again. Although Chen Qing had basically fended off the enemy forces at the front all by himself, he could still easily tell with his eyesight.

Chen Qing's army was currently at an absolute disadvantage.

He sharply discovered that although every single person in Chen Qing's army was not weak, they did not seem to have undergone much training.

They were unable to command them as freely as Yan Shiying's army.

"If this continues, Qing Xu will definitely lose."

He actually felt rather conflicted about this.

After discovering that the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Country of Lin were definitely not Yan Shiying and Chen Qing's opponents, they were destined to choose one of them to submit to.

If he really had to choose between Yan Shiying and Chen Qing, he would still lean towards Chen Qing.

Even if Chen Qing was very arrogant before.

This was a very simple question.

He came from a large tribe, so he was a direct descendant of a large tribe.

If he submitted to Yan Shiying's rule, whether he could even survive would be a problem.

If he submitted to Chen Qing, he could at least protect himself. At the very least, he could preserve his life.

After understanding the situation, Qing Ran returned to the wooden hut in a hurry. Right now, there was only him and Lin Zhonglu in the hut.

He shook Lin Zhonglu awake, "Senior, Qing Xu is about to lose."

Lin Zhonglu was slightly puzzled, "So soon?"

Qing Ran said, "Looking at the situation, they should be able to last for another day. However, they're already showing signs of defeat."

"Senior, let's go assist Chen Qing!"

"That's what all of us large tribes are thinking."

However, Lin Zhonglu sneered, "What you need to do right now is announce to the outside world that we'll just watch from the sidelines."

Qing Ran was very puzzled, "Why?"

"Senior, if Qing Xu loses, we probably won't be able to survive even if we submit to Yan Shiying!"

"On the other hand, Qing Xu will definitely be grateful if we assist him in such a dangerous situation."

"He definitely won't go back on what he promised us before!"

Lin Zhonglu smiled. "After you leave, find one or two bottom-level foundation establishment cultivators and ask them. You'll understand."

"Keep it a secret, or we'll be done for!"

In a daze, Qing Ran seemed to understand something.

He walked out of the tree hut and arrived at the very back of the frontline. He found a bottom-level foundation establishment cultivator of his clan and asked, "Lin Xiao, I'm going to reinforce Qing Xu. Are you willing to come with me?"

Lin Xiao was not a clansman of his clan. He was an independent cultivator. He had only submitted to him after establishing his foundation.

Lin Xiao, who was in his fifties, glanced at the battlefield before him anxiously. He said hesitantly, "Sir Lin Zhonglu hasn't given the order yet. It's best if we don't act recklessly."

"Young master, please be quiet."

Qing Ran felt like he had been struck by lightning. He forcefully maintained his composure.

He had already understood.

All that could be summed up in one sentence: Yan Shiying had arrived.

This person really was an ambitious person in chaotic times.

Just his arrival alone was enough to shake the hearts of the bottom-level foundation establishment cultivators of the Lin kingdom.

Right now, there were probably quite a few bottom-level foundation establishment cultivators of the Lin kingdom who were planning to kill them, the direct descendants of the large tribes, so that they could flatter Yan Shiying.

It was just that the battle situation was not completely clear yet, so they had yet to take action.

It was only now that he understood just how scheming Lin Zhonglu was.

As for that Yan Shiying, just how strong was the pressure he gave off?

"Alright then. Let's take a rest first and wait for them to fight to the death!"

After comforting Lin Xiao, Qing Ran returned to the wooden hut. He still felt lingering fear.

Lin Zhonglu said with a smile, "How was it?"

Qing Ran said gloomily, "I'm afraid we can't mobilize the bottom-level foundation establishment cultivators anymore."

Lin Zhonglu seemed to have already known this. "That's why I said that the Lin kingdom shouldn't think about riding on the heads of these two people."

"If Yan Shiying and Qing Xu had appeared in the past, they would have been overlords no matter who they were."

"They've already calculated our doom."

"That's why Yan Shiying suddenly started the war when Qing Xu came."

Qing Ran's voice trembled slightly. "If Qing Xu loses, what should we do?"

Forest Lu said, "That depends on how badly they lose."

Qing Ran said, "If I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have brought my troops here."

"Coming here has instead put us in a passive position."

Forest Lu laughed loudly and said angrily, "If we don't come here, how can we witness the battle between these two heroes?"

"If we don't come here, how can we affect the situation of the world?"

"Are we going to wait for death in the Country of Lin?"

"If we come here, we still have a chance to turn the tables!"

"You're still too young. Go, continue observing the battle."

"If there are any changes, report to me immediately."

"Their victory or defeat will affect the situation of the entire South Li."

Qing Ran had no choice but to return to the edge of the forest and observe the progress of the battle.

When she arrived at the battlefield again, Qing Ran discovered to her surprise that the situation of the battlefield had changed drastically.

Chen Qing had left his formation and was actually charging towards the enemy's formation alone.

"How dare he do that?"

He was not the only one. Even Ying Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise.

Only Yan Shiying showed admiration in her eyes.

"You've actually found the only way to turn the situation around."

"Follow the plan!"

"Cheng Tianyou, surround them with all your might. I'll meet him personally!"

"Chou, win! Ying Xiaoxiao, stop the enemy!"

Chen Qing was using himself as bait. This was the only way to turn the situation around.

Overall, Chen Qing had many successors from large tribes and was stronger as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. However, he lacked time to train and could not command them as freely as the Xuan Pass Army.

It was not that Chen Qing did not notice this, but that Yan Shiying had never given him time.

And the Xuan Pass Army outnumbered the Li Bingwei. If this continued, they were destined to die. It was only a matter of time.

Thus, Chen Qing could only take a gamble.

He wanted to take a gamble and see how long he could last.

Once he charged into the enemy's formation, the enemy would have to divert a large number of troops to deal with him.

With the Dragon Elephant Gu and Dragon Sparrow Sword, Chen Qing's Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth was far more destructive than before!

The formation of the entire army would also change greatly. The enemy would surround him, while the Li Guards under his command would surround the enemy.

It formed a three-tiered structure.

Under such circumstances, once Chen Qing forcefully messed up the enemy's formation, Li Bingwei would have the opportunity to display his individual strength.

Only in a chaotic battle would there be a chance of victory.

Lu Shenglong, Zhang Can, and Yan Bailiang felt that Chen Qing's decision was inappropriate.

However, at this moment, they had no other choice.

Chen Qing crossed several thousand feet with a single step and leaped into the enemy formation, waving his sword wantonly.

With a sweep of the sword, five Foundation Establishment Cultivators were unable to dodge in time and were cut in half.

He mobilized his Natal Light Butterfly to continuously absorb the vitality of the earth into his body, preparing to heal his injuries at any time.

Chen Qing stood in the middle of the enemy's formation. Looking at the densely packed enemy troops, he felt his heart palpitate.

However, at this moment, there was no way out. Chen Qing's black hair danced wildly in the wind as he unleashed the Da Kui Sword with his Dragon Sparrow Sword.

Large numbers of the Xuan Gate Army retreated and formed a circle of several thousand feet around Chen Qing.

Under Lu Shenglong's command, Li Bingwei also began to counterattack.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for eight hundred soldiers to surround one thousand two hundred soldiers. However, Chen Qing was able to pin down many of the enemy troops.

Finally, the Li Bingwei's encirclement was successful. Lu Shenglong looked at Chen Qing charging left and right within the enemy formation and roared, "If we lose today, only death awaits us!

"Only by fighting to the death will we have a chance of survival. Everyone, charge with me!"

After hearing Lu Shenglong's roar, large numbers of Li Bingwei also understood their situation.

That's right, in the face of Yan Shiying, they had no way out.

Many of them were the successors of large tribes.

They were not the Lin Kingdom's Foundation Establishment Cultivators. They had already been forced into a corner by Yan Shiying!

"Charge!"

"The Guard Leader has already pinned down the enemy troops, charge!"

At this moment, the Li Bingwei also went berserk. Under the leadership of Lu Shenglong, Zhang Can, and Yan Bailiang, they launched a fierce attack on the enemy troops.

Chen Qing knew the key to victory or defeat in this battle was.

The battle between the two armies had turned into how long he could last.

The longer he lasted, the more fearful the enemy would be. The longer he lasted, the higher the morale of his side would be!

Chen Qing stood in the crowd and swung his sword. He did not even look at the enemy's attack.

Flying swords landed on his body and made crackling sounds, rapidly depleting the Mystic Earth Qi on the surface of his body.

Chen Qing pressed his hand on the ground. Using his ability to control the earth, he instantly created four stone dragons that flew in all directions and slapped at the surrounding Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

The stone dragons flew for only a moment before they were cut into pieces by the chaotic swords of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

In an instant, there were shattered rocks flying everywhere.

Chen Qing was about to continue swinging his sword and slash apart the feather spear formation in front of him, when he saw Yan Shiying's ghostly figure appear on his left.

He pulled out the golden saber at his waist and slashed diagonally, cutting open the Mystic Earth Qi that was attached to his body and creating a bloody wound.

"Dao Integration Stage spirit grade saber Gu?"

It should be of extremely high quality!

At their status, they did not lack materials, it was just that Yan Shiying needed time to test it out.

This Yan Shiying must have had a lot of fortuitous encounters.

Large amounts of life force surged into Chen Qing's wound and quickly healed his injuries.

Chen Qing used dragon capturing hand with his left hand, wanting to capture Yan Shiying. But Yan Shiying had already turned into a lump of smoke and dissipated on the spot.

Chen Qing's powerful perception spread out and sensed everything in his surroundings.

Cheng Tianyou shrank to the left, seemingly preparing to enter my body.

I must trick him into my stomach!

Meanwhile, Yan Shiying appeared behind him.

Chen Qing was about to turn around, but he found over twenty immortal chains attacking him, trying to bind him!

Chen Qing raised one arm like a dancing dragon. Those twenty immortal chains not only failed to bind him, they were instead thrown away by him!

This move again?

It's useless, little brother!

He turned around and slashed with his sword. With the Dragon Sparrow Gu, his speed had increased greatly and he faced Yan Shiying's attack head-on!

Boom!

The saber and sword collided and exploded. The shockwave sent the surrounding rocks and broken trees flying, filling the sky with leaves and sand.

(End of this chapter)