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Chapter 1002: Chapter 970: Retreat
On the surface, Li Zhirui was restoring his mana in the sea area occupied by the cultivators behind the battlefield, but more so, he was observing the situation and spying on the Cave Abyss Sect’s organization experience in responding to the great battle.
As more and more cultivators joined the battlefield, and every time they reached a place, some cultivators would immediately come forward to set up a Great Array and occupy it, transforming it into a station for cultivators.
As a result, the battlefront continuously pushed forward, allowing the severely injured cultivators to be treated more quickly and more effectively and have a greater hope of preserving their lives! 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝖕𝖚𝖇.𝖈𝔬𝔪
However, under the organization of the Cave Abyss Sect, the cultivators were not overly rash in their advance, showing measure and restraint, a point that was worth Li Zhirui’s serious study.
It is important to know that this involved the mobilization of over a hundred thousand cultivators, to be able to order them around as if moving one’s own arm, there must be many principles within.
Although the Li family doesn’t need it now, in a few hundred years, it might be very useful.
Li Zhirui was currently only at the early stage of Void Refinement, with the augmentation of the Cave Heaven, his strength was even more potent than that of Nascent Soul Completion. If he continues to advance his cultivation, or even breaks through to Integration, certainly the Devil Race within the Thousandfold Mountains would not be his match!
He dared to make such a statement because he knew that there were no Eighth-rank Great Demons in the depths of the mountains, and there were only a few Seventh-rank Great Devils. As long as he consolidates his strength in the Integration Realm for a while, he would not fear those Devil Beasts at all.
Of course, to drive the Devil Race out of the mountains with just Li Zhirui alone, or even just relying on the Li family, would be very difficult to achieve, unless his strength improved further. With the overwhelming power to sweep everything before him, he could deter the Devil Race, causing them to retreat in fear.
Therefore, it would inevitably require the mobilization of various forces from the mountains to launch a great battle against the Devil Race!
So Li Zhirui thought to take this opportunity to learn some methods for mobilizing a large number of cultivators for future needs.
One thing Li Zhirui regretted was that the battle between those in the Integration Realm occurred amongst the clouds above, too far for him to see clearly.
The battlefield nearby was filled with the sounds of slaughtering, roaring, and wailing, yet Li Zhirui was enjoying the tranquility in his temporary station.
Just a few miles apart, it was like two completely different worlds!
Regrettably, Li Zhirui’s skiving did not last long, as a cultivator noticed that his mana had recovered and immediately urged, "Esteemed senior, please join the battle as soon as possible."
Li Zhirui glanced at him and observed that he was holding a Treasure Mirror; although his face showed respect, he stood straight and looked at Li Zhirui eye to eye.
"Alright."
Li Zhirui gave a slight smile and transformed into a streak of Spirit Light, flying towards the battlefield. He sighed inwardly, thinking that even a minor Golden Core disciple of the Cave Abyss Sect had such a mindset. The Li family lacked not only in strength but also in a kind of spiritual will!
But such profound and mysterious things would probably not emerge within the Li family any time soon because the most important foundation is to have formidable strength as the clan’s backbone.
After Li Zhirui joined the battlefield, he did not immediately seek out a Water Devil to fight but instead checked the condition of family members like Da Qing and Li Chengsheng.
He found that they had all been injured more or less, but none were severe, it’s just that their mana was nearly depleted. Even with Li Zhirui’s Rejuvenating Treasure Pills, the prolonged battle had taken its toll on their meridians.
"Thank you, Jiu!"
The first to receive Li Zhirui’s help was the Dragon Carp, the weakest among them, and also, as an Aquatic Spirit Beast, many of his methods were not very effective against the Water Demons.
Under his raiding formation, the Sixth-order Water Demon was beaten into a retreat and even tried to find a chance to escape, but unfortunately, Li Zhirui saw through its attempts and intercepted it, leading to its resentful demise!
Next, he successively helped other Spirit Beasts like Qingniao and Yang, allowing them to break free from the hard battles.
"All of you go back and rest, continue the battle after your injuries have healed," Li Zhirui instructed.
Of course, for Li Chengsheng and Da Qing who were still capable of fighting, he did not assist. He simply watched carefully for a while, and seeing that their situation was not bad, he withdrew his gaze, turned around, and engaged in a fierce battle with a Late Sixth-order Water Demon that specifically charged at him.
"I will make you pay with your life for my son!" The furiously enraged Water Demon attacked with full force, its terrifying giant pincers seeming to pierce through layers of space, instantly appearing in front of Li Zhirui.
Li Zhirui’s pupils shrank abruptly, and he hurriedly brought out his Life-bound Magic Treasure, Thousand Spirits, while using the fastest speed to employ his Defense Divine Ability. Countless green leaves intertwined to form shields in the forefront, while on the other side, he himself retreated quickly.
Boom!
A terrifying force erupted, the hastily created shields instantly shattered, a storm ravaged around and stirred up waves.
Thousand Spirits also trembled uncontrollably, its Spirit Light greatly diminished, but fortunately, there was no evident damage, and it withstood the attack.
Li Zhirui, due to timely reaction, was not affected and looked up at the Water Devil, his eyes showing a clear killing intent for the first time since the battle began!
"You’re courting death!"
Li Zhirui’s hands flipped rapidly, casting mystical spells at high speed, and the nearby sea boiled, endless waters heeding his call, continuously solidifying to eventually form a hundred-zhang long Flood Dragon.
Roar!
The Flood Dragon roared mightily, its tremendous soundwaves causing all creatures within dozens of miles to feel dizzy. They glanced back at the fearsome Flood Dragon and hurriedly flew further away.
They dared not linger, afraid that once the Flood Dragon showed its might, they would suffer collateral damage.
