Sword Rain True Immortal’s eyes flickered with surprise and admiration. He couldn’t help but say, “Fellow Daoist Ten Absolutes, your heart encompasses the world. It’s no wonder you can comprehend the profundities of the Great Dao’s true intent at the mid-stage of the God Refining Realm. I am impressed.”
Behind Sword Rain True Immortal, his teammates’ eyes were filled with envy. This Ten Absolutes True Immortal was not only powerful but also extremely generous to his teammates, stirring their desire to join such a team if given the chance.
Even for teams led by Six-Star Generals, obtaining military merits in the starry battlefield was extremely difficult. Even if they were lucky enough to obtain treasures, their value of tens of thousands of military merits was considered great fortune. Afterward, the distribution was based on contribution. The captain would generally receive over fifty percent, or even more, of the military merits, which was understandable given their superior strength.
Therefore, in the end, it was considered good for ordinary team members to receive several thousand military merits.
However, Zhang Fan’s team had achieved a significant victory in this battle. They not only gained two hundred and thirty thousand military merits from killing enemy soldiers but also a large number of immortal treasures and other valuable items. According to the distribution ratio decided by Zhang Fan, even the four members with weaker strengths, Nan Zun, Blood Demon Flood Dragon, and the Pang brothers, would receive at least thirty thousand military merits each.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon’s heart burned with fervor. Over thirty thousand military merits could be exchanged for nearly ten immortal treasures in the battle formation base.
“Since it’s decided, let’s divide the spoils quickly,” the Blood Demon Flood Dragon said, its voice booming with excitement as it circled Zhang Fan, its massive body wriggling.
Zhang Fan waved his hand, swatting away the Blood Demon Flood Dragon’s enormous body and forcing it back into its original form. He said, “No rush. After this battle in the Fire Element World, information about our team will quickly spread in the war base of the Nine Abysses Star Domain. We must seize this opportunity to kill as many enemy soldiers as possible before the news spreads, to gain military merits.”
Although Zhang Fan was only at the mid-stage of the God Refining Realm, he had grasped the Great Dao’s true intent and could already pose a fatal threat to Five-Star Generals. Once the news of Nine-Eyed True Immortal’s demise spread, teams led by Five-Star Generals in the Fire Element World would likely withdraw rapidly. It was also possible that a Marquis-level expert would specifically come to the Fire Element World to deal with him.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon’s eyes lit up. Although he felt like his bones were about to fall apart from Zhang Fan’s slap, he didn’t dwell on it. A smile remained on his plump face, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, “Master, your considerations are indeed thorough. Then let’s set off quickly.”
Seeing the Blood Demon Flood Dragon’s demeanor, Nan Zun couldn’t help but feel disdain. However, what Zhang Fan said was indeed very appealing. If they could kill another enemy team, tens of thousands of military merits would be added to their tally. The wealth obtained from just one battle was comparable to the accumulation of their Azure Sea Palace over hundreds of thousands of years. How could Nan Zun not be tempted?
The Pang brothers were also a bit dazed by this sudden fortune. As new recruits, they knew how difficult it was to obtain military merits. Entering the starry battlefield for the first time, it was already considered fortunate to survive.
“In that case, let’s depart,” True Immortal Pu Ji said, full of fighting spirit. Although he had lost twenty immortal treasures to Zhang Fan earlier, the military merits from this single battle alone had already recouped his losses. Moreover, there was an opportunity to kill enemy cultivators, so he was naturally excited.
After bidding farewell to Sword Rain True Immortal, Zhang Fan’s spiritual power surged out, enveloping True Immortal Pu Ji and the others. They transformed into streaks of light and disappeared into the sky filled with flames.
Watching Zhang Fan and his group depart, Sword Rain True Immortal’s gaze was inscrutable. Finally, he let out a light chuckle and said, “I wonder which unfortunate group will encounter this harbinger of death.”
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The Fire Element World was vast and boundless. Even flying at a speed of thousands of miles per instant, it would take hundreds of years to traverse it. Therefore, Zhang Fan could only lead Nan Zun and the others to constantly tear through space, shuttling through various parts of the Fire Element World.
Three days later, a team led by a Nine Abysses Star Domain Five-Star General finally encountered Zhang Fan’s group.
When encountering enemy cultivators, if the strength difference was not significant, both sides rarely engaged in direct combat, as they were well aware that it would only be a waste of time and spiritual power.
However, while they wouldn't fight, a verbal sparring was unavoidable.
“True Immortal Pu Ji, I didn’t expect you to be able to form a team. Your methods are truly admirable,” a young man in a blue robe said, staring at True Immortal Pu Ji with a stern face and cold eyes, mockingly.
True Immortal Pu Ji did not get angry. His gaze towards the other party was indifferent, as if he were looking at a dead person.
“This person’s Dao name is Sui Han. He excels in the way of ice. His strength among Five-Star Generals is only average, even weaker than Nine-Eyed True Immortal. However, his team is large, and when they form a combined battle formation, even teams led by Six-Star Generals cannot defeat them,” True Immortal Pu Ji whispered to Zhang Fan.
“More people are better!” Zhang Fan smiled. Sui Han True Immortal’s team had a total of ten members. Apart from the captain, all other cultivators were at the Nascent Soul Realm. This was much easier to deal with than Nine-Eyed True Immortal’s team.
“Sui Han, two Six-Star Generals from your Nine Abysses Star Domain attacked me, resulting in the demise of all my teammates. Today, I will make you taste the same fate.” True Immortal Pu Ji drew the three-foot green peak from his back, his sword light sharp and emitting a chilling gleam.
“With just you lot?” Sui Han’s stern face was filled with disdain. He scoffed, “I didn’t want to waste too much time on you. But since you wish to humiliate yourself, I shall oblige.”
“Form the formation!”
As Sui Han True Immortal gave the order, his nine teammates simultaneously circulated their cultivation techniques. Immense spiritual power converged on Sui Han True Immortal, and his aura rapidly ascended, approaching the peak of the God Refining Realm.
“Go!”
Sui Han True Immortal took a light step, and the vast spiritual power condensed into endless ice, attacking Zhang Fan and the others layer by layer.
“What does it matter if you are strong? How can a mere six-person team compete with me?” A playful smile appeared on Sui Han True Immortal’s handsome and cold face. True Immortal Pu Ji’s individual strength was indeed formidable, but with the advantage in numbers, he was confident he could suppress him.
True Immortal Pu Ji stepped forward, drawing upon the spiritual power of Nan Zun and the others, and fiercely unleashed a sword strike. The sword light, which seemed to split the sky, carried a hint of mysterious charm, breaking through the endless ice and slashing towards Sui Han True Immortal.
“Boom!”
A blizzard scattered, forming a stark contrast with the world filled with flames and heat. Immense spiritual power surged from Sui Han True Immortal’s hands. Two crystal-clear ice lotuses condensed in his palms, emitting an extreme coldness that could freeze the void, causing the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.
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