"Cough cough..."
The leader of the small group coughed lightly and said:
"I, the ' Emperor Venerable Duanxu,' have come to provide support in accordance with the decree of the Great Emperor Blazing Sun."
As he spoke, he asked:
"How are your injuries?"
Upon hearing his words, the charming woman's expression darkened, and she said in a hoarse voice:
"Very bad."
"Previously, we had nine colleagues stationed here, but we were besieged by more than a dozen Emperor Venerable from the Earthly Branch Alliance."
"Even with the protection of the formation, two colleagues have fallen, and three are seriously injured, leaving only four who can barely maintain their fighting strength."
The Emperor Venerable Duanxu's expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of solemnity:
"That tragic?"
Despite having such a fortified fortress and array, they still suffered heavy casualties.
Now that the fortress is severely damaged and the formation is in ruins, can they withstand the next surprise attack from the Earthly Branch Alliance?
"Gentlemen..."
The charming woman looked at the crowd and asked:
"We suffered considerable losses earlier, and the defense from now on will mainly depend on you all."
"Among you, is there anyone proficient in the methods of forging and refining weapons, as well as in the creation of formations and restrictions?"
"Our top priority should be to repair the fortresses and formations as soon as possible to withstand the next offensive from the Earthly Branch Alliance!"
Upon hearing this, most of the Emperor Venerable immediately spoke up to express their opinions.
Peak Emperor Venerable have long lifespans, and when their strength becomes difficult to improve, they often delve into alchemy and weapon crafting in order to gain insights from other disciplines.
Even the Sect Master Guangwang was proficient in this art and volunteered to contribute.
"..."
Chen Qingyu awkwardly touched his nose and remained silent.
He wasn't completely ignorant of the methods of forging and refining weapons, nor of the art of array formations and restrictions, but his skills were far from being considered sophisticated even at the Peak Emperor Venerable level.
Those petty tricks might even become a hindrance and have the opposite effect, so it's better not to embarrass yourself by using them.
"And this guy..."
He glanced at him discreetly and noticed that the sinister-looking man in black robes was also silent.
"Then please get started as soon as possible."
The charming woman nodded repeatedly, a hint of anxiety in her expression.
"Good!"
The Emperor Venerable Duanxu was the first to agree. He glanced at Chen Qingyu and the man in black robes, snorted, and flew away.
Please make yourselves at home.
The charming woman gave a greeting and prepared to take her leave.
"..."
The man in black robes flew straight toward the fortress without uttering a word.
"... etc."
Chen Qingyu thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke:
"While I'm not very proficient in formations and restrictions, I do have some experience in healing."
"Perhaps I should go check on those severely injured Emperor Venerable; maybe I can help them."
Upon hearing this, the charming woman was overjoyed.
"Oh? You actually possess such skills?"
It should be known that among the Peak Emperor Venerable, almost everyone is skilled in combat techniques, proficient in killing, defense, escape, and self-protection.
But those who are skilled in healing and curing are extremely rare.
After all, to heal the injuries of Peak Emperor Venerable, one must at least master a relevant Upper-Tier Law; such a person is extremely rare and hard to find.
I only know a little bit.
Chen Qingyu smiled.
"Then please come with me quickly..."
The charming woman quickly spoke, leading Chen Qingyu as they flew deeper into the fortress.
soon:
With the addition of the Sect Master Guangwang and the Emperor Venerable Duanxu, among others, to the four Emperor Venerable, the speed at which the fortress and magic array were repaired greatly accelerated.
Chen Qingyu also saw the three seriously injured Emperor Venerable and immediately used his Divine Power to heal them.
The supernatural power of [ Drawing Out Primordial Yang ] and the related calamities govern the Law of Lifespan, and are no longer of much use to injuries sustained at the Emperor Venerable Peak.
However, he also possessed the Law of Wood, which gave him considerable skill in healing. He quickly improved the condition of the four people, who then expressed their gratitude to Chen Qingyu.
Upon witnessing this scene:
The charming woman was overjoyed and shared the good news with the others.
Having an Emperor Venerable who is skilled in healing within the encampment is naturally great news.
In an instant, everyone's confidence soared, and even the Emperor Venerable Duanxu was astonished, but his attitude became much warmer.
"Brother Wanjie!"
The Sect Master Guangwang secretly transmitted his voice:
"As expected of a disciple of the Heavenly Lord, he's truly a hidden talent!"
"I really didn't realize you were so skilled in healing techniques. This puts my mind at ease!"
Chen Qingyu smiled and casually replied telepathically:
" Guangwang, you flatter me."
After chatting for a few more minutes, the two severed their telepathic connection and went about their own business.
More than half an hour has passed:
The repair of the metal fortress is progressing slowly, but the previously damaged array restrictions are progressing well, with more than half of them already repaired.
The three severely injured Peak Emperor Venerable were reduced to minor injuries under Chen Qingyu's methods, and they basically recovered most of their combat power.
But just then--
"Boom!" "Boom!"...
A series of powerful and domineering auras suddenly burst forth from the mountains not far away.
The entire metal fortress was ablaze with spiritual light from its array, emitting a series of loud and piercing alarms that caused everyone's expressions to change.
" The Earthly Branch Alliance has sent troops to attack again! They're moving so fast!"
The beautiful woman's face turned pale, and she said repeatedly:
"Quick! Retreat into the fortress and activate the formation immediately!"
The Emperor Venerable Duanxu and the others dared not delay, and all abandoned the repair of the formation, retreating to the intact parts of the fortress. The Sect Master Guangwang was the fastest to run.
"Buzz!"
As the light flickered and trembled, a curtain of light, obscuring the sky, enveloped the dilapidated black fortress.
The next moment:
More than twenty streaks of light emerged from the mountains, carrying an astonishing aura that enveloped the entire fortress as if the sky were collapsing!
"Not good!"
The Emperor Venerable Duanxu:
Why are there so many people?
The beautiful woman's face turned deathly pale.
"How... how could this happen?"
The presence of more than twenty people clearly indicates that they did not win the grand prize, and this stronghold was not the main target of the enemy's attack.
However, this reveals an even more terrifying implication—
It's worth noting that in the last major battle, the Earthly Branch Alliance only deployed a dozen or so people, indicating that the other side had been concealing its true strength.
"This is bad..."
Chen Qingyu's expression was solemn, and his mind raced with thoughts:
"I was right, this is the worst possible outcome!"
" The Earthly Branch Alliance employed a strategy of encirclement and suppression from the outset, concealing the majority of its forces."
"Previously, when the Great Emperor Blazing Sun threatened them, they retreated on their own initiative, not because they feared him to defeat them one by one, but because he had laid a trap and was waiting for them to walk right into it."
He knew it without even thinking:
At this very moment, the entire Mount Taishi must have been engulfed in the flames of war!
This time, the Earthly Branch Alliance has truly mobilized all its forces to completely annihilate the Heavenly Stem Alliance and bleed them dry!
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