Li Yuanchao's words were resolute.
It's clear that this veteran would never tolerate his comrades sacrificing their lives and shedding blood in vain.
If... if things really do turn out the worst.
The Great Xia will definitely do everything in its power to make the other side pay the price.
The jade pendant broke, and a warm current surged in Lu Li.
With this support, what else does he have to fear?
Right now, all we can do is focus on refining the Dao Fruit and wait for the Core Formation.
Thinking of this, Lu Li wasted no time and took out the tonic that True Lord Yuanhao had given him from his Storage Bag.
Take it and swallow it, then sit cross-legged in meditation.
As Spiritual Power surged, strands of pure cultivation appeared out of thin air in his Dantian.
Even though Lu Li is now in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, the effects of this Dao Fruit are truly astonishing.
Every minute and every second, his cultivation aura was increasing.
While he was in seclusion refining his Dao Fruit, the entire Azure Pool was in increasing chaos.
The number of invading cultivators seemed endless, and their numbers were only increasing.
The Azure Pool disciples suffered heavy casualties, and fewer and fewer people returned to the sect.
Even Yuanhao seemed to be injured, his breathing unstable.
The kill quota has been increased again, with the number of kills per person per month increased to five.
This caused the disciples to complain bitterly.
Lu Li refined his energy for a month, and his aura became increasingly pure, but unfortunately, he still had to leave the sect to continue his mission.
So, he once again teamed up with Changming, Changye, and Xu Xiong to leave the sect.
Of course, Lu Li didn't waste any time along the way, silently refining his Dao Fruit while teaching his two beloved disciples Changming and Changye.
" Changming, Changye, have you two gained any insights or experiences regarding magical duels lately?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Changming pondered for a moment.
A serious expression appeared on his handsome face.
"Master, I believe that the key to a battle of wits lies in calculation and action."
"It's about anticipating the flow of the opponent's Spiritual Power, the start of their spells, and figuring out their intentions."
"Movement involves Movement Method and positioning, seizing opportunities, finding weaknesses in the enemy through pulling and maneuvering, and striking decisively."
Lu Changye, standing to the side, nodded excitedly.
The secrets of combat that Lu Li taught him greatly surprised him, as he was naturally Changming clever and unconventional.
He quickly picked up the conversation.
"Brother is right. I also think that deception and reality are very important."
"Master's moves are usually seven parts real and three parts feint, leaving room for change."
"Either lure the enemy deep into your territory, or use force to overcome their skill."
Although their summaries seemed immature, they did subtly touch upon the fundamentals of combat.
Hearing this, Xu Xiong nodded to himself, thinking that his two junior disciples were indeed quite perceptive.
Lu Li, however, shook his head slightly.
He looked at his two apprentices, his tone calm.
"What you two have said is all about the application of magic—calculation, movement, illusion and reality—all of these are good, but the foundation of magical combat... is combat!"
"Fight?"
Both Changming and Changye were startled, and Xu Xiong also pricked up his ears.
"Good."
Since returning to his sect last time, Lu Li has become increasingly aware of the importance of combat.
Not only did he review and summarize his experiences, but he also used Divine Sense techniques to depict and transmit his battles back to the Great Xia.
Then, high-speed research and analysis will be conducted using quantum computers.
Finally, analyze the results and then carefully understand them.
This allowed him to become increasingly familiar with the essence of combat.
Such valuable experience should naturally be passed on to apprentices.
He explained it clearly and plainly at that moment.
In his view, magical combat is divided into three realms.
The first level is having the skill in one's eyes and the understanding in one's heart; before the previous method is used, the subsequent method is already known.
The second level is mastering the rhythm, not being bound by individual moves or wins and losses, but rather dominating the rhythm.
Whether you launch a swift attack to disrupt their morale or engage in a slow and deliberate battle to wear them down, the rhythm is in your hands, and victory is within your grasp.
He glanced at his two disciples, who seemed lost in thought.
"You have reached the threshold of this realm."
"And what about the third level?"
Lu Changming couldn't help but press for more information.
Lu Li smiled slightly and uttered two words: "Pay-to-win."
"Ah?"
This answer left the two somewhat puzzled.
"You think it's vulgar?"
"That's not actually the case. A true contest of skill is only used when one cannot completely overpower the other."
" Divine Sense, Spiritual Power, Law Artifact, spells, cultivation level, recovery... When you've invested so much in all these aspects that you're invincible, you can ignore their techniques and directly confront their spells!"
"No matter how many schemes or tricks they employ, you must overcome them with sheer force, combined with the principles of cunning and strategy; only then can you find the true and dignified path."
This answer seems a bit mindless.
But it is indeed the supreme truth.
If you can crush them, why bother with all this scheming?
Only after spending so much money to completely dominate can you become a role model for us all.
A unique battle of wits and teaching suddenly enlightened Lu Changming and Lu Changye.
This left Xu Xiong was standing nearby, completely dumbfounded.
In the past, he relied mostly on his bravery and accumulated experience when facing enemies.
I've never heard of such a systematic and insightful theory of combat.
He couldn't help but clasp his hands in a fist salute.
" Senior Brother Lu, your words are more valuable than ten years of cultivation!"
"Your explanation of the three realms of combat has truly enlightened me... it has given me a sudden sense of clarity!"
"If you don't mind, Xu Xiong, I'm willing to learn from you from time to time!"
Upon hearing Xu Xiong's words, Lu Li waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite.
Xu Xiong is now truly one of us; teaching one person is teaching, and teaching three people is also teaching.
It doesn't take much effort.
He was about to agree immediately, but before Lu Li...
A series of buzzing sounds suddenly came from the sky!
As if some dramatic change had occurred, the four of them immediately looked up.
"Not again?!"
Lu Li stared intently at the sky, his gaze filled with surprise and uncertainty.
In this Azure Pool Blessed Land, any movement in the sky is undoubtedly related to the Nether Toad Demon Patriarch.
I just don't know what's going on this time.
While the group was still in a daze, that familiar yet piercingly chilling voice suddenly resounded throughout the entire three prefectures.
" Golden Ape! You've gone too far in bullying demons!"
" Heavenly Wolf! You're kicking me when I'm down!"
"How dare you let your servants encroach upon my Blessed Land!"
"Even if I were to cause this scene before the Lord of the Manor today, I would stand firm, uphold justice, and die!"
Amidst the roar, a tremendous rumble echoed from the sky.
It seemed as if some enormous creatures were locked in a fierce battle.
The sounds were deafening and earth-shattering.
This terrified all the cultivators in the three prefectures.
Upon Lu Li's pupils suddenly contracted.
He didn't know why the Nether Toad Demon Patriarch had suddenly gone mad.
Could it be that they can't stand the disturbances from cultivators in other Blessed Land?
Or perhaps some other powerful demon did something behind its back that it found unbearable.
In short, it looks like a full-blown war has broken out.
The blue sky and White Cloud above were like a mirror on a lake, rippling with waves.
Amidst the deafening roar, mocking shouts echoed.
"Haha, Nether Toad, you've always boasted that your business is the best."
"Why can't you stand it anymore? Or is it that some treasure you acquired recently has caused you to consume a lot of your own blood-feeding slaves?"
"If you can't stand it, just hand it over."
The sounds of teasing mingled with the sounds of explosions and collisions, and the sky above changed color.
Clearly, the powerful demons were now truly enraged.
Even without being able to see the inside clearly, Lu Li could feel waves of terrifying fluctuations.
Amidst the terrifying fluctuations, the once azure sky finally vanished.
The dark green leather texture, unseen for a long time, reappeared.
This time, however, even the dark green leather seemed unable to withstand the blow.
It disintegrated in a short while, revealing the true, dazzling starry sky behind it!
"This is... the last time Ye Chenfeng was backed by someone who intervened, injuring a great demon and revealing the true nature of the world."
"It's happening again now, could it be..."
Lu Li's eyes flickered, and his heart raced instantly.
"Could it be that this great demon has been seriously injured again!"