Hu Shu looked at the Witch Tribe army surging up from the foot of the mountain like a tide. Taking a deep breath, he shouted, "Everyone, our preparations are about to be tested. For the Human Race, for our shared future, fight with everything you have!" The Human Race and Qingyan Valley members gripped their weapons tightly, their gazes resolute. A great battle was on the verge of erupting.
At the foot of Shouyang Mountain, the Witch Tribe army rolled forward like a black flood. Their earthshaking footsteps seemed ready to crush the ground apart, while the dust they kicked up blotted out the sky. A thick stench of blood washed over them, sickening everyone who smelled it. At the forefront stood the Witch Tribe Great Witch, tall and powerfully built, his muscles bulging as a chilling Killing Aura radiated from his body. The enormous Battle Axe in his hand glinted with a cold, ghostly light.
"Hmph, Human Race brats, today is your day of doom!" the Witch Tribe Great Witch roared. His voice was like thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache. At his shout, the Witch Tribe army raised their weapons in unison and unleashed a world-shaking battle cry that seemed capable of tearing apart the heavens.
Hu Shu's expression was grave. He knew the Witch Tribe had come in force and would not be easy to deal with. Yet the conviction in his heart remained unshakable. The Human Race had nowhere left to retreat; only battle offered a chance at survival. "Activate the Defensive Formation!" At Hu Shu's command, lights flickered across Shouyang Mountain as the Defensive Formation jointly arranged by the Human Race and Qingyan Valley activated instantly. Its radiance flowed like a transparent shield, firmly protecting Shouyang Mountain.
At the same time, Hu Shu activated the Invincible Domain. Within the domain, he was the master. A powerful force spread outward from him in all directions. Working in tandem with the Defensive Formation set up by the Human Race and Qingyan Valley, the domain turned Shouyang Mountain into an impregnable fortress.
The Witch Tribe army showed no fear, charging at the Defensive Formation like starving wolves pouncing on prey. The Witch Tribe Great Witch swung his Battle Axe, sending a black spell surging forth like a Flood Dragon emerging from the sea and crashing toward the formation. Boom! The Defensive Formation's light flickered violently, as though it might shatter at any moment. Then countless spells rained down like droplets, smashing into the formation amid an unbroken series of thunderous explosions.
The Human Race and Qingyan Valley members waited in full readiness within the formation. The elder from Qingyan Valley wore a stern expression, knowing there was no room for the slightest mistake. "Hold steady! Don't panic! Follow the plan and keep the formation running!" he shouted. The Qingyan Valley disciples nodded and poured out their spiritual power with all their strength to maintain the formation's stability.
The Human Race sage anxiously observed the battlefield from the side. His gaze remained fixed on every movement of the Witch Tribe army as he tried to find a weakness. "Hu Shu, the Witch Tribe seems to have come prepared this time. Their spells are stronger than before. We can't just keep defending—we have to find a way to strike back," the sage said urgently.
Hu Shu nodded slightly, sweeping his gaze across the battlefield as he rapidly considered a response. "First, stabilize the line and wait for an opportunity. The Invincible Domain may be powerful, but we can't reveal all our strength too easily," he said.
Just then, a Qingyan Valley disciple suddenly cried out, "This is bad! The southeast corner of the formation is fluctuating—it won't hold much longer!" Everyone's hearts tightened. Hu Shu immediately shifted the power of the Invincible Domain toward the southeast corner and shouted, "Brothers of the Human Race, come with me! Reinforce the southeast corner!" Without hesitation, the Human Race warriors followed Hu Shu toward the southeast corner.
Through the efforts of Hu Shu and the Human Race warriors, the southeast corner of the Defensive Formation was temporarily stabilized. But the Witch Tribe's attacks only grew fiercer, wave after wave, seemingly without end. Across the battlefield, battle cries and the roar of spells intertwined, threatening to rupture their eardrums. The scent of blood spread through the air, making their hearts tremble.
Watching the Witch Tribe's frenzied assault, the Qingyan Valley elder grew secretly worried. "This cannot continue. Our spiritual power consumption is immense. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on much longer," he said to Hu Shu.
Hu Shu gritted his teeth. "Hold on a little longer. We will find a weakness in the Witch Tribe. Watch one another's backs and don't leave any openings!"
The situation on the battlefield grew increasingly tense. The Witch Tribe army seemed to sense the Defensive Formation's exhaustion, and their attacks became even more ferocious. Although the Human Race and Qingyan Valley forces were gritting their teeth and holding on, their casualties steadily increased.
A Human Race warrior was struck by a spell. He screamed and collapsed to the ground. A flicker of grief passed through his comrades' eyes, but it was swiftly replaced by determination. "Avenge him!" one Human Race warrior roared, swinging his weapon with even greater force.
A Qingyan Valley disciple was also badly wounded in the Witch Tribe's assault. His senior brothers hurriedly carried him to the rear for treatment while desperately maintaining the formation with even greater effort.
Hu Shu watched as more and more people were injured, his heart filled with anxiety. As he maintained the Invincible Domain, he continued searching for a flaw in the Witch Tribe. Then he suddenly noticed that the Witch Tribe army seemed to leave a brief gap between attacks. Though the opening was fleeting, if they seized the right moment, they might be able to deal the Witch Tribe a fatal blow.
"Listen carefully! When I give the order, concentrate all our strength and launch a counterattack during the gap between the Witch Tribe's attacks!" Hu Shu shouted. Everyone nodded. They all understood that this might be their only chance to turn the tide.
The Witch Tribe's assault continued, and the Defensive Formation's radiance grew dimmer and dimmer. Every impact from a spell made the formation shudder violently. Hu Shu stared fixedly at the Witch Tribe army, waiting for that fleeting opportunity.
At last, the gap in the Witch Tribe's attacks appeared. "Now! Counterattack!" Hu Shu roared. The power of the Invincible Domain erupted instantly, converging with the strength of the Human Race and Qingyan Valley into a dazzling beam of light that surged toward the Witch Tribe army.
The Witch Tribe Great Witch seemed to sense the danger, and his expression changed. But it was already too late to evade. The overwhelming force crashed directly into the Witch Tribe army, and cries of agony immediately rang out from their ranks.
However, the Witch Tribe was formidable after all, and they quickly steadied themselves. The Witch Tribe Great Witch let out an enraged roar and launched another attack. This time, he personally led the Witch Tribe army in a charge toward the Defensive Formation.
Faced with the Witch Tribe's fiercer assault, could the hastily assembled Human Race and Minor Factions hold the line? Could their new alliance withstand the test of battle? At the foot of Shouyang Mountain, the situation became even more perilous...
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