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773. Chapter 771: Reinforcements have arrived!

When they arrived at the stronghold, everything was in chaos.

The buildings had suffered severe damage, and the alien species were howling all around and continuing to launch attacks.

All members immediately prepared for battle.

Lu Yuan silently activated the Five Elements Escape Technique, and the earth-attribute energy within him surged.

Zi Xi'er led the clan's elite, charging forward fearlessly.

She held the Ice Crystal Long Whip, swinging it in graceful arcs.

A powerful ice-type attack condensed on her whip, which she lashed out violently.

The alien species were frightened by Zi Xi'er's attack and retreated a few steps.

She displayed astonishing strength, repeatedly using the Ice Crystal Long Whip to beat back the enemies and cooperating with the clansmen to wage team combat.

However, the battle remained deadlocked.

A huge number of alien species kept pouring into the stronghold, and the clansmen felt ever-increasing pressure.

Lu Yuan observed the battlefield, and a plan formed in his mind.

He suddenly gave Hong Lietian a look, and the two acted at the same time.

Hong Lietian used earthen walls to separate the alien species and tried to concentrate them as much as possible.

At the same time, Lu Yuan used earth-attribute energy to control rocks, soil, and vegetation, creating a huge pit on the battlefield.

"Zi Xi'er, now is the time!" Lu Yuan shouted loudly.

Zi Xi'er immediately understood his intention.

She coiled the Ice Crystal Long Whip, using ice-type immortal arts to condense frost power and launched an attack into the pit.

A strong chill spread out, freezing all the alien species inside the pit.

They let out miserable cries, but could not break free of the bonds.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan immediately mobilized the power of the Thunderfire Sword, releasing terrifying thunderfire force in the pit.

A series of violent explosions rang out, and the ice-sealed alien species were completely annihilated under the Thunderfire Sword's attack.

When facing another siege by the alien species, the situation became even more perilous.

Zi Xi'er felt a fierce fighting spirit rise in her heart; she knew deeply that now was the moment she could display her strength.

Zi Xi'er, releasing a powerful attack skill, caused an uproar throughout the team.

Her Ice Crystal Long Whip kept dancing, and the attack formed by condensed frost power struck the alien species like lightning.

As the battle proceeded, some cultivators, having exhausted their spiritual power, could only retreat to a safe zone.

Zi Xi'er felt greater pressure, yet she remained steadfast in holding her position on the battlefield.

Just when the predicament seemed unsolvable, a tremendous aura suddenly came from afar.

A massive troupe appeared in sight, clad in black robes, fierce and capable.

This was the reinforcement unit of the Black Flame Sect led by True Lord Po Tian.

They brought new combat support and great strength.

The cultivators following closely behind True Lord Po Tian gazed in shock at the fiercely fighting Zi Xi'er, their hearts filled with admiration and esteem.

True Lord Po Tian faced the alien species and sneered: "Looks like you still need my help."

He strode toward the battling Zi Xi'er, a charming smile appearing on his face.

"You little girl, you're quite good at fighting, but from now on we'll take over."

True Lord Po Tian gave Zi Xi'er's shoulder a firm pat.

Zi Xi'er felt a strong power transmitted to her, as if telling her not to bear too much pressure anymore, that someone would help her share the burden.

The Black Flame Sect reinforcements quickly joined forces with the tense opposing team.

They engaged the alien species in agile combat, simultaneously using the Black Flame Sect's unique immortal arts and martial techniques to deal the enemy heavy blows.

The battlefield was filled with thick smoke and gunpowder smell, but thanks to the efforts of the Black Flame Sect reinforcements, the situation finally began to stabilize.

Not long after, the number of alien species clearly decreased.

They began to collapse under the Black Flame Sect's firepower, scattering and fleeing the battlefield.

Hong Lietian was in the battlefield, sweeping away the alien species' remains.

During the cleanup, he suddenly noticed he had accumulated a lot of merit points, giving him a strange feeling.

He realized this might be the rule that killing alien species yields merit points, which gave him a new understanding of combat.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were resting nearby; Lu Yuan noticed Hong Lietian's expression was unusual and walked over to ask.

"Brother Hong, what's wrong? Did you discover something?"

Hong Lietian told Lu Yuan about his feeling.

After hearing it, Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, thinking about how to use this rule to enhance his strength.

Suddenly, he had a brainwave and said: "We can actively seek out more alien species to gain more merit points!"

"This will not only increase our strength, but also reduce the threat alien species pose to other cultivators."

Su Liyan nodded in agreement and added: "We can also tell this rule to other cultivators, so they know that killing alien species also earns merit."

The two decided to leave the battlefield early and begin actively seeking alien species.

They shuttled through the mountains and forests, constantly looking for targets that could yield merit points.

Each time they encountered alien species, Lu Yuan deployed his immortal arts and martial techniques, swiftly defeating them.

Each kill brought them satisfaction and a sense of achievement, while also granting them more merit points.

After returning to Bixiao Town, Lu Yuan expressed dissatisfaction with the two alchemists.

Although the medicine for restoring spiritual power is crucial for battle, they had not made adequate preparations for frontline support.

Lu Yuan believed this showed a lack of responsibility and professionalism.

Facing Lu Yuan's reproach, the two alchemists lowered their heads, embarrassed.

They understood they had made a mistake and did not try to shift blame.

Lu Yuan gave them ten days to perfect the formula, and warned: "If you cannot produce a spirit-power-restoring pill within ten days and restore Lei Huo Dan Ge's supporting strength, you will face internal punishment from Lei Huo Dan Ge."

This news quickly spread throughout the town, and most cultivators supported Lu Yuan's decision.

Because they also felt the inconvenience on the battlefield from lacking spirit-power-restoring pills, this caused them much trouble.

The vast majority of cultivators agreed with Lu Yuan's approach, believing that as the person in charge of Lei Huo Dan Ge, the alchemists should have a greater sense of responsibility.

Some cultivators eagerly offered to provide assistance and suggestions for improving the formula, hoping to resolve the issue soon.

Lu Yuan was not acting out of punitive intent; he hoped to motivate the alchemists to work harder.

He knew that at this time he could not afford to lose combat strength, because the alien species would appear again, and as one of the town's most important supporting forces, Lei Huo Dan Ge must have sufficient strength to protect everyone.

Su Liyan looked at Lu Yuan's solemn expression, feeling somewhat hesitant.

She knew she was a maid in the weapon shop, employed by Lu Yuan, not his companion.

But whenever Lu Yuan encountered difficulties, he was always willing to listen to her suggestions and praise her efforts. (End of chapter)