Peach Blossom Mountain Liu Jiaxiu's Biography

Chapter 1487 The Zerg Attack Again
After his daughter Liu Fuyin successfully advanced to the Mahayana stage, Jin Haonan and others once again proposed holding a Mahayana celebration. Firstly, to celebrate the addition of four Mahayana powerhouses to the human race, and secondly, to thoroughly boost the morale of the clan. This time, Liu Changxu agreed without hesitation.

After a period of intensive preparation, the celebration was held as scheduled on the first day of the first month of the year 2230 of the Great Han Dynasty on Golden Ring Island.

That morning, colorful flags fluttered in the air at a vast jade plaza on Golden Ring Island, where millions of human cultivators gathered, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

On the high platform in the square, Duan Yuwei, Wu Xuege, Liu Fuhai, and Liu Fuyin sat side by side, receiving congratulations from everyone. The Mahayana aura emanating from them was steady and profound, making every human cultivator present feel strength and hope.

After receiving congratulations from millions of cultivators of various races present, Duan Yuwei, Wu Xuege, Liu Fuhai, and Liu Fuyin took turns preaching to the audience.

The first speaker was Duan Yuwei. Her gaze was gentle and serene as she slowly began to speak. Her voice, clear and resonant yet possessing a penetrating power, spoke of her own experience of breaking through to the Mahayana stage, discussing how to solidify one's Dao heart and refine one's magical power in adversity. Her words contained both insightful analysis of cultivation methods and profound understanding of mental discipline. The cultivators below listened intently, completely absorbed, and many who were stuck at a bottleneck even saw a glimmer of enlightenment in their eyes.

Next was Wu Xuege. Her lecturing style was more pragmatic. Combining her own experience of undergoing tribulation, she meticulously explained the methods for dealing with the Mahayana Heavenly Tribulation and the techniques for controlling spiritual power. In particular, she shared her insights on the use of defensive spiritual treasures, which greatly benefited many cultivators.

Then, Liu Fuhai stepped forward. He emphasized the harmony between one's natal spiritual treasure and one's own cultivation, as well as how to unleash the maximum power of the spiritual treasure in actual combat. His words revealed the sharpness and insight of a newly promoted Mahayana powerhouse, which resonated with the cultivators below the stage.

Finally, it was Liu Fuyin's turn. Her voice was gentle, yet every word was profound. She shared her insights into the Yin-attribute laws of heaven and earth from the perspective of a female cultivator. Her explanations were both profound and easy to understand, offering precise analysis of the essence of the laws while also showcasing the unique sensitivity of a female cultivator. She shared many unique insights, especially regarding the application of Yin-attribute spiritual power in healing, concealment, and formations. The cultivators below the stage, especially the female cultivators who specialized in Yin-attribute techniques, listened with exceptional focus. Many of them relaxed their brows, and their eyes gradually brightened with understanding.

The four Mahayana masters each had their own focus in their sermons, yet all pointed directly to the core of cultivation. For an entire day, the plaza was immersed in a profound atmosphere of enlightenment, with millions of cultivators listening attentively. Many seized this opportunity to break through long-standing bottlenecks, and the atmosphere at the scene became even more intense because of these sermons.

Immediately after the celebration ended, Liu Changxu and a group of high-ranking human leaders, including Jin Haonan, came to the council hall to conduct in-depth discussions on the counterattack against the Zerg.

Considering the significant power disparity between the Terrans and the Zerg, after repeated deductions, everyone agreed that the immediate priority was not a direct confrontation, but rather to use guerrilla warfare to slowly wear down the Zerg's strength. Once their strength was severely weakened and they were more confident of victory, they would then gather all their forces for a general offensive.

However, just as Liu Changxu was discussing the specific details with the human race's high-ranking officials, an urgent message suddenly broke the tranquility of the hall.

"Your Majesty! An exceptionally large insectoid army is marching from the mainland toward my Golden Ring Island! Among them, there are at least thirty ninth-tier insect kings!"

"Thirty ninth-tier insect kings?!"

This news came like a thunderbolt, instantly shocking Liu Changxu and other high-ranking members of the human race.

The combat power of a ninth-tier insect king is comparable to that of a Mahayana cultivator. Such a large swarm of insects pressing in is undoubtedly a catastrophic threat, and the air in the hall instantly became extremely heavy.

After a brief moment of shock, everyone immediately began discussing how to deal with the situation.

Su Yuxue's expression was solemn, and she spoke first, offering her suggestion:

"Supreme, should we retreat first? This Zerg army is far too powerful; we are no match for them in a direct confrontation!"

Jin Haonan nodded in agreement, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness:
"Yes, Your Majesty. Although our strength has recovered, the gap between us and a Zerg of this size is still enormous. If we preserve our strength, we may still have a chance to make a comeback."

Liu Changxu frowned, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table. His gaze swept over the anxious faces of everyone in the hall. After a moment of contemplation, he said in an unusually firm tone:

"Retreat? Where can we retreat to? Golden Ring Island is the last bulwark of humanity. Besides, whether it works or not, we'll only know after the battle. I've decided to take the initiative! Set up the battlefield at sea, launching layered attacks and harassment to keep them as far away from Golden Ring Island as possible!"

Of course, we must also be prepared to retreat should we suffer a defeat. However, this is the worst-case scenario; we cannot retreat lightly!

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable determination that instantly quelled the commotion in the hall.

"I'll obey!"

Everyone present responded in unison:

Next, Liu Changxu immediately discussed the specific battle plan with everyone. After careful deliberation, it was finally decided that Duan Yuwei, Wu Xuege, Liu Fuyin, and Su Yuxue would stay behind to guard Golden Ring Island, preside over the island's defensive formation, stabilize the rear, and prevent the insect swarm from flanking and attacking from behind.

Liu Changxu personally led Jin Haonan, Zhang Wenping, Murong Yuyao, Liu Fuhai and other core combat forces, along with five million carefully selected human Holy Court troops, to immediately set sail and intercept the invading Zerg army at sea.

"Gentlemen, this battle concerns the survival of humanity. Victory is the only option; defeat is not an option!"

Liu Changxu's gaze swept over the crowd, and he said in a heavy but firm tone:

Then, Liu Changxu led a five-million-strong human army aboard the Ruyi Sky-Patrol Ship and flew towards the deep sea, thus beginning a naval battle that would determine the fate of the human race.

After flying continuously for seven days over the vast ocean, Liu Changxu, standing on the deck of the Ruyi Sky Patrol Ship, suddenly noticed a dark mass in the distance. Giant insects, blotting out the sky, surged like black waves, traversing the void and roaring towards the direction of Golden Ring Island. The overwhelming ferocious aura almost enveloped the entire world.

"The Zerg army is ahead! Prepare for battle!"

With that, Liu Changxu vanished from the patrol ship, and Jin Haonan and the others quickly left the airship as well.

Then, with a thought, Liu Changxu caused the giant ship, which was a hundred miles long, to shrink rapidly and then transform into a barely perceptible ray of light that entered his dantian.

"In the battle ahead, everyone must prioritize their own safety and must not be careless!"

Liu Changxu turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone around him, and solemnly instructed them. In his heart, everyone present was a pillar of the human race, and the loss of even one of them would be an unbearable blow.

As soon as he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated. His spiritual light suddenly surged, and his figure transformed into a dazzling bolt of lightning, tearing through the sky and flying rapidly towards the overwhelming insectoid army.

Jin Haonan and the others were deeply moved upon hearing this, and they all summoned their natal spiritual treasures and rushed forward in quick succession.

In an instant, the roar of magical artifacts, the hissing of insect swarms, and the explosions of energy resounded across the sea and sky. Countless streaks of light and black insect shadows intertwined and collided on the sea surface, and a brutal battle concerning the survival of humanity was about to begin.

(End of this chapter)