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Rumble!

The earth trembled violently.

"Strange, why haven't we seen a single monster?" Jiang Yu frowned.

The spiritual eye could see the thick demonic aura, but there was not a single figure in the dense fog ahead.

However, the commotion clearly told him that the monsters were rushing forward at high speed.

"Wait!" Jiang Yu looked down and discovered that the demonic energy had settled in the soil.

"They attacked from the ground."

Based on their location, they should appear in these directions.

Jiang Yu quickly determined their exit location.

It moved swiftly, marking various locations.

Then he loudly gave the order:

"Ignore what's directly in front of you, everyone aim at the spot I've marked, and we'll give it our all later."

The crowd was puzzled.

Lin Xiao used the jade pendant given to him by the bald-headed beggar to enhance his aura, and roared:

"Listen to my junior brother."

Instantly, an invisible wave of energy swept over everyone present, and they all unanimously chose to obey Lin Xiao's words.

Lin Xiao was overjoyed; the magical artifact given by the master was indeed very useful.

pat!

The ground collapsed one after another, creating huge holes.

A group of earth-splitting moles with tan fur appeared among them.

They are one of the monsters under the command of the Firetail Rat, with thick forelimbs and sharp claws like steel shovels, and are extremely good at digging holes.

Rocks are like tofu to them, easily torn apart.

However, their eyesight is not good.

After emerging from the cave entrance, they kicked up dust and sand, trying to obscure the view.

However, with Jiang Yuling's presence, the cultivators were already prepared to trap them like turtles in a jar.

"attack!"

At Jiang Yu's command, various spiritual energy spells were cast into the cave entrance.

Boom!

The clods of earth burst open, and screams filled the air.

Dozens of ground squirrels were either dead or injured.

The cultivators' faces lit up with joy:

"Haha, these monsters are too easy to deal with."

"Yes, this is the first time in my life that I've killed a monster so easily."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang is indeed a genius."

Because of the good start, the cultivators who were initially a little flustered were no longer afraid, but instead became excited.

However, the expressions of Jiang Yu and the other key generals were very solemn.

Guan Xi lowered his eyes and said:

"Have you noticed the problem?"

Jiang Yu nodded and said:

"Not a single Firetail Rat has appeared."

"Have you noticed that it's getting hotter and hotter under your feet? My boots are practically melting."

A monk suddenly said that a large amount of sweat was pouring down his body.

Soon, dark red spots of light appeared on the ground.

puff!

Then, the spot of light suddenly erupted.

The first wave of fiery pillars erupted from the ground, two meters in diameter and three meters high, carrying burning debris as they hurtled towards the cultivators.

Fat Tiger had the Earth-Splitting Mole dig a cross-shaped underground tunnel beforehand, and the Fire-Tailed Rat Elite released their fire magic to form a chain of earth fire.

This is a group ability of the Firetail Rat clan, perfect for dealing with hordes of enemies.

Although Gian's rationality was controlled by Wood Eater's Heart, he did not lose his fighting instincts.

Instantly, the human cultivators who were hit screamed in agony. Their shoes were scorched by the flames, and large blisters appeared on their legs. The smell of burning flesh filled the entire space.

Chi Chi!

A sharp, whistling sound came from the ground.

Firetail Rat can unleash flames while also shooting spikes from its back.

The scorching hot spikes, carrying flames, pierced directly into the cultivator's flesh like rockets.

The cultivators who were affected screamed in agony, suffering unbearable pain.

Jiang Yu frowned and said:

"That fat tiger is indeed cunning. He deliberately used his monsters as cannon fodder to draw fire in front, while his own people hid below and launched a sneak attack."

Jiang Yu took out a large stack of Vajra Talismans to prepare for casting on the other cultivators, but due to the large number of people affected and the wide range of the affected area, this quantity was just a drop in the bucket.

At this moment, Guan Xi smiled and said:

"Young man, there's no need for you to take action. My Changhai Sect has a way to handle this."

Upon hearing Guan Xi's words, a question mark appeared above Jiang Yu's head.

Then, led by Lü Cheng, they threw out a large amount of white powder from their storage bags and scattered it on the ground.

Soon, a thick layer of white frost covered the ground.

Those originally blazing flames were actually blocked.

Even spikes couldn't break through; they only created a slight bulge on the ground.

Wu Yun exclaimed with delight:

"I never expected that your Changhai Sect would possess such a treasure."

Guan Xi smiled slightly and explained:

"This is some very cheap volcanic rock powder, which has extremely strong heat insulation properties and will melt rapidly when exposed to high temperatures."

Guan Xi was secretly pleased. Their Changhai Sect had been established in Tianmen Mountain for nearly a hundred years and knew the habits of most of the monsters in Tianmen Mountain like the back of their hand.

As one of the most prominent clans, the Firetail Rat clan was naturally a key target for their defense.

After decades of research, they have developed sophisticated methods to protect themselves from their attacks.

Thanks to timely protection, although the cultivators were injured, most of them suffered minor injuries that could be alleviated with timely treatment. However, more than a dozen people were seriously injured.

Jiang Yu ordered his men to take them to a safe place for treatment.

Then, Jiang Yu threw a large stack of Xuan Magnetic Talismans onto the ground. These were mid-grade Xuan Magnetic Talismans that he had rushed to make earlier.

With increased cultivation and the aid of the Mysterious True Talisman Body, one can draw a talisman in five minutes.

After the Xuanci Talisman landed, Jiang Yu activated the incantation.

A powerful magnetic force was generated instantly, rendering the Firetail Rat underground unable to move, and causing the soil above it to collapse.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the cultivators unleashed their spiritual energy to break through the ground and attack, killing many of the Fire-Tailed Rats.

Fat Tiger flew into a rage and led a group of monsters out of the ground to fight the cultivators.

Beside the willow tree with human skin, the flamboyant man watched this scene in the distance with a smug smile on his face.

He cupped his hands in greeting to Elder Xue, who was sitting cross-legged to the side, and said:

"My elder brother's wisdom is indeed unparalleled."

"Let these monsters weaken humanity first, then we can reap the benefits."

Boss Xue glanced at him:

"You did a good job this time, planting the Heart of Wood into Gian's body. Otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't have done something so reckless."

He gave this item not only to Fatty Yuan, but also to Fatty Tiger.

Moreover, the reason is very simple: using this item can increase the chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Without saying a word, Fat Tiger snatched it and took it.

After several days of growth, it has already taken root in the ground. With just a little guidance, its mind will become distorted and it will be unable to make normal judgments.

Boss Xue nodded:

"Very good, you and the second brother can decide what to do based on the situation."

"The Ghost Realm is unstable right now; I need more time to control it."

This ghost realm was bestowed by the Tree Granny, with the tree demon at its core. Boss Xue is ultimately just a painted-skin ghost and cannot handle it with ease.

On the battlefield, after fighting against a group of monsters, the situation varied from place to place.

The Demon Suppression Division, Changhai Gate, and Silver Serpent Sect all possess considerable resources and foundations.

Their disciples cooperated well and held their own against the elite Firetail Rat clan.

The other independent cultivators varied in strength and lacked coordination, resulting in significant casualties when fighting monsters.

On the contrary, the group of rogue cultivators under Lin Xiao's command performed exceptionally well.

Lin Xiao stood in the middle, calmly giving instructions, and the group of rogue cultivators obeyed his every word.

As a demon at the ninth level of Qi Refining was killed, the rogue cultivators under Lin Xiao's command sighed:

"Brother Lin truly lives up to his reputation as a genius of the True Talisman Sect. With just a little guidance, we were able to kill such a powerful monster. We are so lucky to be following you."

"Look at Boss Lin's expression, how calm he is."

Lin Xiao, standing to the side, was drenched in sweat, with bulging veins on his temples.

He had just had his foot pierced by the spikes of a Firetail Rat.

But in order to maintain his genius, he gritted his teeth and endured it.

As for directing the attack, he casually waved his hand twice.

The henchmen then automatically assumed that they had killed the monster themselves.

Jiang Yu frowned as he observed the situation on the battlefield and said:

"If this battle continues, both sides will suffer heavy losses. To capture the enemy, we must first capture their leader. We must subdue Fat Tiger as soon as possible and help Fireheart regain consciousness."

Guan Xi and Zhao Teng nodded, then locked onto Pang Hu's location and rushed towards him.

"You overconfident humans, I'm just about to go find you."

Fat Tiger, controlling the Fire Heart which was under the control of the Soul-Controlling Nail, engaged in a fierce battle with the two.