Chapter 1050
Turned into a Puff of Black Smoke
"We are about to succeed!" Yang Ling sensed the change in energy and his voice was filled with excitement.
Just then, a cold laugh came from the direction of the Netherworld Beast, a deep and chilling voice: "Do you think you can defeat me like this?"
Before the words were finished, the Netherworld Beast's body suddenly erupted with a burst of dark light, and the black vortex began to reverse, absorbing the surrounding starlight. Two blood-red beams shot from its eyes, pointing directly at Yang Ling.
"Yang Ling, be careful!" Yun Feiyang shouted in alarm, trying to step forward to protect Yang Ling.
However, Yang Ling was already prepared. His gaze remained unwavering, and his palms swiftly formed a seal, conjuring a starlight shield in front of him to block the crimson light. His voice was calm yet powerful: "Everyone, do not retreat! Continue the attack!"
Bai Yunzi reacted swiftly, swinging his staff fiercely, sending a massive talisman flying straight at the Netherworld Beast's head. The talisman exploded with blinding light, temporarily halting the Netherworld Beast's onslaught.
"The opportunity has arrived, everyone attack together!" Yang Ling seized the moment and launched the final strike of the formation. The entire forbidden formation seemed to awaken a giant beast, letting out a deafening roar. An even more powerful energy pillar shot into the sky from the center of the formation, directly striking the Netherworld Beast.
Struck by this force, the Netherworld Beast let out a shrill howl as its body gradually disintegrated, the black vortex dissipating in the process. Its eyes were filled with resentment and hatred, but ultimately, under the impact of this force, it transformed into a wisp of black smoke and vanished into the world.
The entire battlefield finally fell silent. The stars in the sky still twinkled, but the tense atmosphere had gradually dissipated. Yang Ling, Yun Feiyang, Bai Yunzi, and Dan Yan stood at the center of the formation, exchanging smiles, their eyes filled with the joy of victory.
Yun Feiyang nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "This victory is the result of our concerted efforts. Thank you all for your hard work."
Bai Yunzi smiled and said, "Indeed, this battle has made us more united and has given us hope."
Yang Ling remained calm, his gaze deep: "Although we have temporarily retreated from the Netherworld Beast, we cannot let our guard down. The threat from the Netherworld still exists, and we must continue to cultivate and improve our strength."
The sky returned to tranquility, the dust of the battlefield gradually settled, and the cultivators' breathing became more even. Yang Ling, Yun Feiyang, Bai Yunzi, and Dan Yan exchanged glances, feeling a sense of satisfaction after their victory, yet they knew that the real challenge had only just begun.
Yang Ling looked at everyone and smiled, "Although we have temporarily retreated from the Netherworld Beast, we must not let our guard down. You all still need to continue cultivating to strengthen our power."
Yun Feiyang nodded, his voice firm: "Indeed, only by constantly improving ourselves can we cope with more unknown challenges."
Bai Yunzi walked to the edge of the great formation and carefully examined its operation. He frowned slightly and whispered, "This forbidden formation has consumed a huge amount of spiritual energy and resources. The formation's spirit stones and talismans need to be redone and replenished."
Dan Yan brandished his longsword and laughed, "Senior Bai Yunzi, you can leave the array setup to us. You can focus on studying the Stellar Transformation; we need your guidance."
Bai Yunzi nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "Very good, then I will prepare to teach you the Stellar Transformation. You all must also recover your spiritual energy as soon as possible and prepare to welcome the new stage of cultivation."
Yang Ling pondered for a moment, then said, "At this moment, we need to stabilize our cultivation environment and return to the mountain gate to redeploy our defenses."
Yun Feiyang nodded in agreement: "Returning to the mountain gate is a good strategy. I can use the mountain gate's spiritual energy and formations to cultivate and recover more effectively."
Yang Ling led the group towards the mountain gate. The stars in the sky gradually returned to their normal brilliance, as if everything had returned to calm. However, everyone knew in their hearts that this victory was only temporary, and the real battle was yet to come. They returned to the mountain gate, and Yang Ling stood in front of it, taking a deep breath to feel the rich spiritual energy. He turned to look at the group, his voice firm: "Everyone, go your separate ways and redeploy the mountain gate's protective formation to ensure our safety."
Dan Yan and several disciples quickly split up and placed the spirit stones and talismans in key locations. Dan Yan, holding a long sword, directed his disciples: "Be careful and meticulous. Every place must be precise and without the slightest error."
Yun Feiyang was responsible for checking the operation of the entire protective array. His eyes were like lightning, quickly scanning every corner to ensure there were no omissions. His voice was deep and powerful: "Remember, every detail of the array is crucial and cannot be neglected in the slightest."
Bai Yunzi returned to his cultivation cave and began preparing to teach the Stellar Transformation. His cave was filled with various ancient books and spirit stones. Bai Yunzi sat on a huge spirit stone, closed his eyes, and concentrated, recalling every detail of the Stellar Transformation in his mind.
Yang Ling stood before the mountain gate, a spirit stone in his hand, sensing the flow of spiritual energy within. His gaze was profound as he silently recited the Stellar Transformation mantra, gradually entering a state of cultivation.
Time passed slowly, and the cultivators inside the mountain gate were busy with their own tasks, creating a busy and orderly atmosphere throughout the entire mountain gate.
Just as everyone was busy, a rapid bell rang out—the alarm sound of the scout disciples. Yang Ling abruptly opened his eyes, a hint of alarm flashing in them: "This is bad, the enemy is approaching!"
He immediately leaped into the air and rushed towards the direction from which the bell had rung. There he saw a scout disciple, pale-faced, rushing towards him, his voice trembling: "Senior Brother Yang, something terrible has happened! A powerful spiritual wave is rapidly approaching the mountain gate!"
Yang Ling frowned, turned around and shouted to his disciples, "Everyone, prepare for the enemy! Reinforce the defensive formations and defend the mountain gate at all costs!"
Yun Feiyang and Dan Yan also arrived swiftly, their eyes filled with tension and determination. Yun Feiyang, staff in hand, asked calmly, "Yang Ling, what's the enemy situation?"
Yang Ling shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but the spiritual wave is extremely powerful, and may be a follow-up force from the Netherworld. We must prepare for the worst."
Bai Yunzi also arrived at the scene at this moment, his face still solemn: "No matter who comes, we must go all out. We have just begun to understand the Stellar Transformation. We can borrow the power of the stars to enhance the power of the protective formation."
Yang Ling nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Very well, then we will set up the Star Array, using the power of the stars as a foundation to strengthen our defenses."
The group acted swiftly, following Bai Yunzi's instructions to rearrange the spirit stones and talismans, setting up a strong protective array with the Star Array at its core.
Just as they were busy, a dark rift suddenly appeared in the distant sky, and the aura of the Netherworld surged forth once more. Yang Ling sensed the powerful pressure and became secretly wary: "It really is the power of the Netherworld, everyone be careful!"
Several figures slowly emerged from the dark rift. They were clad in black robes, their faces cold and their eyes flashing with icy light. The leader sneered, "You think you can stop me like this? Today is the day of your destruction!"
Yang Ling showed no fear, his voice filled with determination: "No matter how much power you bring, we will fight to the death to protect our homeland!"
The messenger from the Netherworld snorted coldly, a jet-black longsword appearing in his hand, pointing directly at Yang Ling: "Then I'll let you witness the true power of the Netherworld!" (End of Chapter)