Countermeasures

Chapter 29: Countermeasures. As the Black-Robed People's new methods of attack threw the defensive checkpoint into crisis, Mu Chen and his allies did not panic. They quickly focused their attention and drew on their wisdom and experience to discuss countermeasures. Mu Chen began with a calm analysis. "The Black-Robed People's attack this time has two main components. First, they're using Spiritual Energy Interference Devices to disrupt the coordination of our Defensive Formations. Second, they're driving magical beasts against our defensive line while supporting their attacks. We need to tackle these two key points." An elder of the Lin Family nodded in agreement and continued, "As for the Spiritual Energy Interference Devices, we need to locate them as quickly as possible. I suggest splitting into several squads and searching from different directions. Each squad should include someone highly sensitive to spiritual energy fluctuations so they can trace the devices' signals faster." A representative of the Ye Family added, "We can use our family's Tracking Art and intelligence network. Some of the small scouting spirit creatures we stationed nearby earlier might offer clues. They may have picked up faint threads of the Black-Robed People's movements." They swiftly organized several search squads. Each consisted of members from different families, ensuring that every squad could handle a variety of situations. Mu Chen led one squad toward the area where the spiritual energy fluctuations were most chaotic. As they advanced, Mu Chen continually released star power, using its interaction with the surrounding spiritual energy to sense abnormalities. He discovered that his star power briefly distorted in certain areas, indicating that something nearby was interfering with the normal flow of spiritual energy. "Everyone, be careful. The source of interference could be close. Stay alert and prepare to fight!" Mu Chen warned his teammates quietly. The squad