Rainy Night Battle Against Zombies

The days drifted by, and as the sun dipped below the western mountains, a sliver of a new moon hung in the sky, dotted with twinkling stars. It was a peaceful scene. The gentle glow of fireflies flickered in the grass, their wings fluttering softly, adding to the tranquility of the night.

However, it was the height of summer, and the weather could change in an instant. What had been a clear sky with countless stars moments before was now overcast with dark clouds, followed by a torrential downpour.

"Huh? It's raining?" Because the ancient trees were dense and their leaves provided cover, it took a while for a few raindrops to fall on Ling Tian's face. Only then did he wake up.

"Ugh, they're not going to make me stand guard in the rain, are they?" Ling Tian felt a headache coming on.

"Brother Ling Tian, it's raining heavily outside, hurry and come inside." At this moment, Hua Min'er's sweet voice drifted over.

Ling Tian looked in the direction of the voice. Through the curtain of rain, he saw Hua Min'er anxiously standing at the doorway, oblivious to the raindrops splashing on her pretty face. With a few light steps, Ling Tian appeared inside the house's magical artifact. However, his clothes were still slightly damp, with drops of rain falling from them, and even his face was covered in rainwater.

"Look at you, your face is all wet," Ling Tian said softly, his voice full of tenderness, as he wiped the rain from Hua Min'er's face.

"You're not the same either, hehe," Hua Min'er's heart felt sweet, and she giggled before also wiping the rain from Ling Tian's face and body.

"So cheesy, I can't stand you two," Yao Yu teased.

"Senior Sister..." Hua Min'er's face flushed, filled with shy embarrassment.

"This rain came at the worst possible time. I'm afraid we're in trouble now," Yun Ying said, her brows furrowed with worry, not looking at their playful banter.

"Mm, yes," Ling Tian agreed, also feeling a bit worried.

"What's wrong, Senior Sister?" Hua Min'er, her attention focused on Ling Tian, blurted out without thinking.

"Under this downpour, I'm afraid many of the formations Ling Tian set up will be damaged. Even worse, even if the Earth Flame Formations aren't damaged, they'll likely be useless," Yun Ying explained.

"Oh, I see." Hua Min'er instantly understood the problem.

"Perhaps only the Mud Puddle Formation can exert some power," Ling Tian added.

"Then what should we do? Go out and fight them? These weather conditions are unfavorable to us," Yao Yu said, a hint of exasperation in her voice.

"We don't have any good solutions for now. Sigh, we'll just have to take it one step at a time," Yun Ying sighed helplessly.

"Ling Tian, you're the most resourceful, do you have any ideas?" Yao Yu pinned her hopes on Ling Tian.

Ling Tian sighed helplessly. A bow suddenly appeared in his hand. The bow had visible cracks and could shatter at any moment. He then sighed, "If this bow were intact, I could still snipe from a distance. Now, I'm afraid I can only shoot a few arrows."

"That damned Huang Se old man, it's all his fault!" Hua Min'er's face turned cold, filled with Sha Qi. She harbored great animosity towards Huang Se.

"Alas, let's shoot what we can. With this much rain, it won't be easy to hit the zombies' foreheads from afar anyway," Yun Ying's words echoed the thoughts of everyone present.

Hearing this, Ling Tian felt some hesitation. He hadn't practiced archery much, and hitting the zombies, especially their foreheads, from a distance would indeed be very difficult.

For a moment, everyone felt a sense of unease.

"Roar!""Roar!"

Suddenly, a few low growls echoed from all directions. The sounds grew in number, gradually converging towards them, and soon they were completely surrounded.

The group looked out through the house. The zombies shuffled towards them. As they stepped past the outer perimeter, only a few formations emitted white light.

"As expected, many of the Alert Formations have failed," Ling Tian murmured.

Hearing his words, the others grew more nervous. They then looked expectantly at the distant Earth Flame Formations. However, even the formations that weren't damaged only produced a small flame that was quickly extinguished by the heavy rain.

"Alas, it's just as I feared. Junior Sisters, brace yourselves. When the zombies get closer, we'll set up formations to kill them," Yun Ying sighed, her expression turning resolute moments later.

Hearing this, the women quickly summoned their Flying Swords and stood ready.

"Huh?! I didn't expect the Mud Puddle Formation not only to be undamaged but to have increased in power!" Yao Yu exclaimed in surprise as she saw many zombies getting stuck in the mud.

"Mm, drawing on the power of the weather, the formations have indeed been slightly enhanced. However, the rain is too heavy, and I fear the mud will become thin soon. The zombies will likely be able to climb out. There are gains and losses," Ling Tian analyzed seriously, reaching a conclusion that further dampened everyone's spirits.

Indeed, not long after, under the struggles of the zombies in the mud, the viscous mire became thinner and thinner. They were on the verge of climbing out.

"We have to kill these zombies now, or the situation will become even more dire," Ling Tian said with a grave expression. With a flash, he appeared outside the house and charged towards the zombies.

"Brother Ling Tian, no!" Hua Min'er cried out in alarm but charged out without hesitation.

Seeing this, Yun Ying, Yao Yu, and the others rushed out, fearing for their safety. However, they were no match for Ling Tian and Hua Min'er's speed and were left far behind.

"Min'er, go back quickly, I'm fine," Ling Tian said, looking back in the pouring rain, extremely anxious.

"No, I want to be with Brother," Hua Min'er's attitude was resolute, leaving no room for argument.

"You..." Ling Tian was flustered.

"Brother, be careful behind you, the zombies are about to climb out, hurry and attack!" Hua Min'er interrupted Ling Tian.

Ling Tian looked back abruptly and saw a zombie not far away about to climb out, with only one leg still in the mud. He couldn't argue with Hua Min'er any longer. He threw his right hand forward, and a dark light flashed. The zombie twitched a few times and then stopped struggling.

"Hehe, it's quite easy. With our speed, these ugly creatures can't hurt me. Brother Ling Tian, don't worry," Hua Min'er said, trying to reassure Ling Tian after he dealt with the zombie. She showed no fear, as if nothing could faze her as long as she was with Ling Tian.

"Alright, but if the situation looks bad, we leave, understand?" Ling Tian relented, knowing Hua Min'er's stubbornness.

"Got it. I haven't even made a move yet, watch this!" Saying that, Hua Min'er summoned her Flying Sword.

The Flying Sword whistled and flew towards the forehead of a zombie. The zombie dodged, and the Flying Sword veered off, striking its shoulder with a metallic clang. The zombie's shoulder only sustained a shallow mark. A wisp of black blood seeped from the wound and was washed away by the rain.

"Ugh, so hard," Hua Min'er pouted, dissatisfied that she hadn't injured the zombie much.

"Pfft!"

With a muffled thud, a Flying Sword pierced the zombie's forehead. The zombie twitched a few times and fell. The Flying Sword continued to hover, searching for its next target.

Hua Min'er looked back and saw Yun Ying controlling the Flying Sword. They had arrived.

"Junior Sister Min'er, you still can't control your Flying Sword well. The Spiritual Energy within the Flying Sword is contained but not released. Once it strikes the target, it will erupt, naturally ensuring a fatal blow," Yun Ying instructed Hua Min'er as she controlled her own Flying Sword.

Hua Min'er listened, pondered for a moment, and then her eyes lit up. With renewed enthusiasm, she formed hand seals and directed her Flying Sword towards another Zombie. This time, the Flying Sword moved faster, its sword energy whistling. With a thwack, it embedded itself half a foot into the Zombie's forehead. The sword couldn't penetrate further, but it vibrated uncontrollably, and the Zombie fell.

"Min'er is indeed intelligent, grasping it instantly. You're just a bit rusty; practicing a few more times will surely yield better results," Yun Ying couldn't help but praise, then pointed out Hua Min'er's shortcomings.

"Mhm, hehe, I understand, Senior Sister," Hua Min'er replied, overjoyed. With a wave of her small hand, her Flying Sword flew out of her body and continued to seek its next target.

Meanwhile, Ling Tian saw the Zombies multiplying, with several even climbing out of the mire. Seeing this, he attacked from both sides, dark light flashing. In an instant, several Zombies fell.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Ling Tian is so cool! Sister really likes you," Yao Yu said, though her hands didn't stop. Her Flying Sword whistled, and two Zombies' foreheads developed black holes; they wouldn't survive.

Hearing Yao Yu's words, Ling Tian stumbled, almost getting scratched by a Zombie. Fortunately, his movement technique was agile. With a sharp turn, he created countless illusions. The Zombie's claws passed through the phantoms, unable to grasp Ling Tian. Ling Tian spun around, dark light flashed, and the Zombie could no longer move.

"That was close! Senior Sister Yao Yu, please don't scare me like that," Ling Tian said, panting heavily and speaking to Yao Yu with a hint of annoyance.

Yao Yu also felt a pang of fear. She had been terrified just now. If anything happened to Ling Tian, she wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility. She stopped talking and continued to fight the enemies.

Behind them, the Qingdie Peak disciples found their opponents. Facing the real threat, these women were no longer afraid. For a time, sword energy crisscrossed the air, mingling with the women's delicate cries, the Zombies' roars, and the sound of rain hitting the ground, all merging into a symphony of slaughter.

As the fierce battle continued, more and more Zombies fell. However, many Zombies bypassed the Formations and began to counterattack. Gradually, disciples with lower cultivation levels began to falter. Fortunately, the Zombies were slow, allowing them to hold on, but their situation was precarious, and it was only a matter of time before they couldn't sustain it.

"Quick, form a sword array with the Qi Solidification Stage cultivators as the core!" Yun Ying shouted, giving the order.

Following the command, everyone formed sword arrays in groups of two or three. The Qi Solidification Stage cultivators took the offensive, while those with lower cultivation defended. Sword shadows crisscrossed the air, and their power increased exponentially. Gradually, the situation stabilized, and they were no longer overwhelmed. As time passed, the number of Zombies dwindled, and the disciples rejoiced, fighting even harder.

"Senior Sister Yun Ying, I didn't expect us to be quite capable! This isn't that difficult," Yao Yu began to relax, even having the leisure to chat with Yun Ying.

"It's all thanks to Ling Tian's Formation holding back most of the Zombies at the beginning, allowing us to eliminate many. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy," Yun Ying replied somewhat exasperatedly.

Ling Tian weaved through the battlefield with his movement techniques, dodging left and right, illusions appearing and disappearing. He moved gracefully, with no Zombie able to touch him. Hearing their conversation, he felt a touch of pride, but a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "I'm afraid it's not that simple. The Zombie behind all this hasn't appeared yet, and it's the most crucial one."