Cooperative Preparations, Active Readiness

Three days later, sunlight streamed down upon Shouyang Mountain. A Human Race guard on watch suddenly shouted excitedly, "They're here! The people from Qingyan Valley are here!" Hu Shu and the others immediately got up and quickly walked towards the mountain gate. A group of people dressed in cyan robes were slowly ascending the mountain path. The elders at the forefront had steady auras, clearly indicating their extraordinary strength. Hu Shu felt both anticipation and nervousness, unsure if the upcoming discussions for cooperation would go smoothly.

As the Qingyan Valley group approached, Hu Shu was the first to cup his fist in greeting, "Esteemed guests, you have traveled far. The Human Race is deeply grateful." A white-haired elder at the front smiled and returned the gesture, "Young Friend Hu is too kind. Since we have formed an alliance, we must naturally face these difficult times together." With that, the elder waved his hand, and the disciples behind him brought forward several large chests. Upon opening them, they were filled with cultivation resources and Magic Treasures radiating spiritual light.

A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Hu Shu's eyes. These resources were undoubtedly a lifesaver for the Human Race. He quickly said, "The Human Race will never forget such a generous gift." The elder waved his hand, "A few resources are nothing to mention. The urgent matter is to discuss how to deal with the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Witch Tribe."

Afterward, everyone entered the Human Race's council hall. Inside, the Human Race's wise strategists had already been waiting for a long time. After Hu Shu introduced everyone from both sides, they got straight to the point.

"According to intelligence from our Human Race scouts, the Heavenly Origin Sect emphasizes Magic Treasures and Supernatural Abilities. Most of their disciples are skilled in long-range attacks and employ exquisite formations. The Witch Tribe, on the other hand, is known for its powerful physiques and peculiar Witchcraft, making them extremely formidable in close-quarters combat," one of the Human Race strategists began.

An elder from Qingyan Valley nodded, "That is indeed true. Our Qingyan Valley has similar intelligence. The Heavenly Origin Sect's weakness lies in their disciples' heavy reliance on Magic Treasures. If their Magic Treasures can be destroyed, their strength will be greatly diminished. While the Witch Tribe possesses powerful physiques, their Witchcraft requires a certain amount of time to cast and consumes a vast amount of Spiritual Power."

The group sat together, exchanging ideas, and gradually formulated a strategy. Hu Shu pondered for a moment before speaking, "We can utilize the terrain advantage of Shouyang Mountain to set up a Defensive Formation. Against the Heavenly Origin Sect, we can lay traps to break their treasures. For the Witch Tribe, we can incorporate runes that counter Witchcraft into the formation."

The elder from Qingyan Valley stroked his beard and praised, "This plan is excellent. However, we must also strengthen the Spiritual Power supply for the formation. My Qingyan Valley possesses a Spirit Gathering Method that can greatly enhance the formation's power."

Next, the two sides discussed specific personnel assignments. Qingyan Valley's disciples, skilled in stealth and tracking, would be responsible for investigating enemy movements, while the Human Race's agile fighters would be tasked with disrupting the enemy formation during combat.

After finalizing the battle plan, the group began to exchange cultivation insights. Shouyang Mountain soon became lively. The Qingyan Valley disciples demonstrated their unique methods of circulating Spiritual Power, leaving the Human Race members deep in thought.

A young Human Race man asked curiously, "Why is your Spiritual Power circulation so smooth and unimpeded?" A senior disciple from Qingyan Valley smiled and explained, "It's because we focus on the compatibility between Spiritual Power and our own meridians. Before each cultivation session, we use a special Meditation Method to clear our meridians."

Upon hearing this, the Human Race members quickly tried it out and indeed felt their Spiritual Power circulation become much smoother than before. Meanwhile, some of the Human Race warriors skilled in close combat shared their combat techniques with the Qingyan Valley members, demonstrating how to seize an enemy's opening on a rapidly changing battlefield and deliver a fatal blow.

Hu Shu moved through the crowd, observing the active exchange between the two sides, feeling a slight sense of relief. However, he also knew that time was of the essence, and the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Witch Tribe could launch an attack at any moment.

At this moment, sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the vast piles of cultivation resources on Shouyang Mountain, making them gleam. Hu Shu watched the busy people and clenched his fists in determination.

However, even as preparations for cooperation were underway, the threats from the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Witch Tribe loomed over everyone like dark clouds. Could the Human Race and the smaller factions prepare sufficiently in such a short time to gain an advantage in the coming great battle?