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Chapter 256: Wolf Formation
🕑 Added 2025-06-25 20:37:48 +0000 UTCAll Novels || Martial God
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"Elder Brother Shui, what are you...?" He Yiming asked, overjoyed, momentarily forgetting the formidable enemy before them.
That feeling just now, there was absolutely no mistake; it was definitely a secret technique that could only be executed after comprehending the true meaning of the Power of Wind.
If this secret technique had been performed by someone of a higher level, He Yiming would not have found it strange at all. However, it was evident that the aura around Shui Xuanjin still remained at the level of an ordinary Hundred Scattered Heavens Realm practitioner. To perform such a secret technique was truly astonishing.
Not only He Yiming, but everyone else present wore similar expressions.
Even Suo Ge and the others opposite them looked suspicious, seemingly stunned by this move. The only one unaffected was the Red Wolf that had suddenly emerged from underground.
Meeting He Yiming's joyful gaze, Shui Xuanjin smiled and said, "Younger Brother He, during this period, I listened to the wind every day and gained a slight understanding. This technique was obtained inadvertently. However, regrettably, I cannot even describe any of this, so it's impossible to pass this secret technique down."
He Yiming nodded heavily. Shui Xuanjin's words deeply resonated with him.
This kind of skill relied entirely on self-comprehension. You either understood it or you didn't. Beyond that, there was no logical explanation.
Medicine Daoist's eyes likewise shone with irrepressible joy, saying, "Brother Shui, congratulations on your great improvement in mental state. In the future, even advancing to the Single-Line Sky Realm is highly possible."
Shui Xuanjin, however, gave a bitter smile this time. He shook his head slightly, saying no more.
He Yiming's heart sank. He finally understood. It was precisely because Shui Xuanjin's lifespan was nearing its end that he could let go of everything. It was under this mindset that he had comprehended the true meaning of the Power of Wind.
If it had been about ten years earlier, then perhaps he truly could have advanced to the Single-Line Sky Realm, thereby integrating his Meridians, purifying his physical body once more, and extending his life by a hundred years. But now, saying all this was already...
A thought suddenly sparked in his mind, and he glanced towards Medicine Daoist.
Medicine Daoist had dedicated his life to the path of medicine, collecting countless ancient prescriptions. Among that vast ocean of medical formulas, he had even found a heaven-defying Spirit Medicine.
The Essence Increasing Pill.
The purpose of this Spirit Medicine was to extend one's lifespan by twenty years.
Although each person could only take one in their lifetime, twenty years of extended life would be an irresistible temptation for anyone.
Medicine Daoist had repeatedly cautioned him when introducing this medicine, emphasizing that this matter must not be leaked.
He also frankly admitted that the successful refining of the five Essence Increasing Pills in Hengshan Mountain was already a blessing from the heavens. Even if he were fortunate enough to gather all the ingredients again, he would not be able to succeed a second time.
Could Medicine Daoist and the others give such a treasure to Shui Xuanjin?
This thought flashed through his mind, then was immediately suppressed.
At this moment, everyone looked at Shui Xuanjin with extreme envy, but no one knew that in his heart, it was a completely different scene. If he hadn't truly seen through life and death, how could he really be so calm?
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Opposite the group, Suo Ge and the others also had grave expressions.
The Red Wolf King was the strongest of this generation of Spirit Wolves, and also the most powerful Earth-Fire Dual System Spirit Beast. Moreover, as a member of the Wolf Clan, its greatest strengths were stealth, surprise attacks, and killing in one blow.
But unexpectedly, this attack from underground did not achieve the desired result. Just as He Yiming was about to be injured by that claw, he was miraculously saved by the old man.
After witnessing that incredibly shocking scene, even Suo Ge felt a shiver down his spine.
Such speed, wasn't it even faster than the Wolf Clan?
"It's him, it must be him." Yishibao's eyes held a venomous glint as he whispered, "It must have been him who intercepted the Spirit Wolf, which is why the Spirit Wolf perished."
Among the group, his relationship with that Spirit Wolf was the most harmonious. He even had a strong possibility of gaining the Spirit Wolf's recognition, allowing him to break through his current limits with the Spirit Wolf's power and become another Totem Ambassador in the Wolf Totem Clan.
However, due the Spirit Wolf's death, that hope was now extinguished. Thus, he absolutely hated the person who caused the Spirit Wolf's demise.
Several Totem Emissaries nodded in succession. Only such speed, so fast that even they couldn't perceive it, could have stopped the Spirit Wolf.
The female Totem Emissary, Halin, suddenly spoke, "Ambassador Suo Ge, let's leave for now."
Suo Ge paused, saying, "Why?"
Halin's expression was grave. "That person's movement technique is profound and unpredictable. I once saw the Wind Saint perform a similar movement technique. He said that without mastering the Profound Mysteries of Wind, it's impossible to perform. And even he only comprehended this movement technique after becoming the Wind Saint."
All the emissaries' faces turned extremely grim.
If such a movement technique could only be mastered by Saint-level powerhouses, then even if all of them rushed forward, they probably wouldn't be enough to even get stuck in his teeth.
Suo Ge lowered his head and let out a few soft roars. The tall Giant Wolf, which stood much larger than a calf, also let out a few soft cries.
The Totem Emissaries also showed envy. This ability to communicate with Spirit Beasts was only possible for Totem Emissaries who had gained the Spirit Beast's recognition.
A moment later, Suo Ge let out a sigh of relief. He said, "Everyone, the Red Wolf King said that this person's movement technique is derived from wind power, but it's only elementary. At most, it's for self-preservation and far from capable of harming an enemy."
The other Totem Emissaries relaxed, but in their hearts, they were still half-skeptical. After all, this ability had surpassed the limits of their understanding, and with the Wind Saint's words, to say they weren't worried was simply a lie.
"Ambassador Suo Ge, what do you think we should do?" Yishibao asked, a fierce glint in his eyes.
Suo Ge said coldly, "Since it has come to this, what else is there to say? You all use the Wolf Formation to trap these people. If you can kill them, kill more. After the Red Wolf King and I kill He Yiming, we will immediately descend the mountain." He paused, his voice filled with endless killing intent: "Such a young Single-Line Sky Realm powerhouse must not be left alive. If he is given room and time to grow, then perhaps the Dao of Spirit, which has not been broken through for thousands of years, will reappear."
The Totem Emissaries exchanged glances. Even those who had originally opposed it now remained silent.
Outside the mountain, there was such a powerful young master.
Such a person must not be left alive...
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"Be careful, they're going to fight in a group."
Xu Chengchang, who had already focused most of his energy on the Totem Emissaries, suddenly roared.
As a member of Heavenly Lake Mountain, he was most familiar with the Totem tribe. Although it was his first practical encounter, the records in the books were already well-known to him. Upon seeing their actions, he immediately shouted out.
Medicine Daoist's expression shifted slightly, saying, "Everyone, be careful."
With that, he took a step forward, already running towards the mountain. Behind him, everyone, as if lacking all fighting spirit, turned around and fled without exception.
The numerous Totem Emissaries who had just leaped out looked at each other in dismay. How were these people already gone before the fight even started?
Although Suo Ge was also greatly perplexed, he still roared, "Chase!"
All the Totem Emissaries chased forward without hesitation. As for the Acquired Stage Totem tribe masters who were accompanying the Crown Prince, they retreated from Hengshan Mountain under Suo Ge's command.
At this level of combat, they couldn't help at all.
Medicine Daoist and the others didn't retreat for long, stopping after just a moment.
When Suo Ge and the others caught up, they understood why they had retreated without a fight earlier.
It turned out they had arrived at a relatively narrow mountain path. Although this place could in no way be described as truly small, on this essential path leading to the Main Peak, it was undoubtedly the most suitable location for battling the Totem tribe.
Suo Ge frowned slightly, then snorted, "To think that with just this geographical advantage, you could block our Wolf Totem Clan, how utterly ridiculous."
No sooner had he spoken than the Totem Emissaries behind him surged forward.
At this moment, these Wolf Clan Totem Emissaries, who had reached Innate cultivation, seemed to transform into giant Spirit Wolves. Regardless of gender, as they charged forward, everyone, including He Yiming, felt this terrifying sensation.
Standing in the front row of the mountain path were He Yiming, Lian Yi, and Mao Lieguang. Facing the powerful assault of the Totem Emissaries, they unanimously circulated their True Qi, preparing to counterattack.
Three pairs of hands were raised simultaneously. Mao Lieguang's arms gleamed with a metallic luster, Lian Yi's arms strangely shriveled, while He Yiming's hands were fiery red. The powerful True Qi erupted completely at this moment, sweeping forward like wind and fire.
The mountain path was not wide, leaving little room for Innate powerhouses to unleash their True Qi. The three of them stood shoulder to shoulder, already able to control the entire area. However, to their surprise, the seemingly aggressive attack of the opponents did not cause them any real harm.
Upon witnessing the powerful True Qi attack, the first few individuals immediately retreated like flying.
Just as He Yiming and the two others relaxed for a moment, they saw the Totem Emissaries in the back row leap high, charging forward once more.
One wave of attack had just retreated, and another followed immediately, their coordination extremely tacit. The timing of their attack was also chosen at the tail end of He Yiming and the others' True Qi aftershock.
This exquisite attack method immediately sent a shiver down the spines of the Hengshan group.
They suddenly remembered packs of wolves in the jungle. If they encountered these fearless creatures, they would skillfully entangle their prey, constantly provoking them, advancing and retreating in an orderly fashion, slowly wearing down the prey's patience and confidence, and only then would they harvest the fruits of victory.
They vaguely felt that the Totem Emissaries they encountered today were using precisely this tactic.
Within the Wolf Clan, there was no personal heroism. They lived in groups, were cunning and cruel. Even the most powerful king of the mountains, upon encountering a wolf pack, might not dare to provoke them easily.
Now, these wolf Totem Emissaries unleashed their wolf nature to the fullest. Each round of attack was powerful and orderly, with coordination tacit enough to shock any Innate powerhouse.
After only a few rounds of attacks, apart from He Yiming, Lian Yi and Mao Lieguang actually felt a hint of being unable to hold on.
Just as their hearts were filled with dread, an extra person appeared beside them. The massive True Qi arrived like a gust of wind, bringing them a sigh of relief.
"Step back." An urgent voice rang in their ears. The two of them retreated without thinking, only to see Ting Shi Guang and Yu Xichen taking their places. The person who had spoken just now was Xu Chengchang of Heavenly Lake Mountain.
The two of them exchanged glances, remembering the feeling from before. Although the power of each round of the opponent's attacks was not stronger than theirs, this continuous, seemingly endless barrage of attacks brought them unimaginable pressure.
They felt as if they were enduring the immense impact of surging waves before a tide, and the psychological pressure was so great that even they felt as if they might collapse.
Glancing at the surrounding environment, the confined mountain path immediately filled them with immense relief.
If this hadn't been in the mountain path, but on flat ground, then with the same number of people, they would most likely have been defeated.
Only then did they believe that when the Totem tribe moved en masse, this powerful force might truly be something the Northwest Countries could not resist.
In just a short while, under Xu Chengchang's coordination, everyone had successively made their moves, each enduring this terrifying pressure.
Even without engaging in true life-or-death combat, the pressure everyone experienced was far greater than in usual individual sparring.
Suo Ge was the only Totem Ambassador who had not yet made a move. He silently observed the battle from below, one hand gently resting on the Red Wolf's back.
Suddenly, the massive Red Wolf sank down with incredible speed.
Beneath its body was the mountain path leading to the Main Peak. This was a road truly made of rock.
However, in the Red Wolf's eyes, the rocks below were softer than soil. It moved through the ground like a fish.
He Yiming's expression changed dramatically. This time, he would not be careless in the slightest.
As soon as the Red Wolf burrowed underground, he immediately heightened his senses to the extreme. Even during the ongoing battle, he did not relax even a bit.
Combining his senses with his hearing, he vaguely discovered that this eerie Red Wolf was moving underground, and it was moving without any restrictions.
His heart leaped in surprise. What kind of ability was this? It was truly incredible.
Sensing that the opponent was getting closer, he immediately understood that this Red Wolf's target was himself.
He steeled his heart and whispered, "Elder Brother Shui, you take over for me."
With that, his body suddenly leaped high, seeming to step on empty air as he moved to the side of the cliff.
Shui Xuanjin had long been prepared, and at this moment, with a swift movement, he had already blocked the gap.
At this moment, it happened to be the female Totem Emissary, Halin, who was charging forward. Her expression changed slightly upon seeing Shui Xuanjin. Although the Red Wolf had said there was no need to fear him, the words spoken by the Totem Saint constantly echoed in her ears.
She applied a slight pressure, then immediately retreated, not daring to engage in direct confrontation.
The other Totem Emissaries were not fools either and immediately noticed this. They maintained their teamwork with great tacit understanding, but none dared to truly test Shui Xuanjin's strength.
With this 'stubborn tenant' present, although everyone was encountering this strange Wolf Clan fighting style for the first time, they managed to maintain a stalemate where neither side was winning or losing.
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Looking down from the edge of the cliff, it felt as if one were treading on clouds in mid-air, causing dizziness. Even in the midst of the raging battle, no one was willing to come to such a dangerous place.
However, He Yiming saw none of this. His gaze was fixed on Suo Ge as he loudly declared, "Your Excellency, the Ambassador of the Wolf Totem Clan, are you willing to fight me fairly?"
Suo Ge's eyes lit up, saying, "Couldn't ask for more..."
No sooner had he uttered these three words than his body shot upwards, raising his enormous hand, which was as large as a pickle jar, and smashing it down towards He Yiming's head. At the same time, the Red Wolf King underground also changed direction, darting towards He Yiming's feet.
Unlike He Yiming, who relied on a combination of senses and hearing to detect the Red Wolf's position, as the Totem Ambassador recognized by the Red Wolf, Suo Ge and the Red Wolf King shared a close and mysterious connection.
At this moment, the man and the wolf had entered a state of full exertion. They did not intend to abide by any rules of one-on-one combat. As long as He Yiming could be put to death, any method could be used.
He Yiming and Suo Ge exchanged a palm strike, both retreating a step. But their footwork was extremely stable, showing no sign of falling.
But at this moment, the earth beneath He Yiming's feet loosened, and the Red Wolf's massive claws reappeared. This time, it wasn't just sharp claws; even its huge bloody maw charged towards He Yiming.
He Yiming unleashed a palm strike, striking the Giant Wolf's jaw with lightning speed and knocking it down heavily.
But the Giant Wolf flipped over and stood up as if nothing had happened, with no flicker of emotion in its eyes.
Almost simultaneously, Suo Ge's fist arrived once more. The man and wolf were like one, coordinating flawlessly.
However, as Suo Ge threw his punch, he saw a hint of a smirk on He Yiming's face.
It wasn't bewildered panic, but a confident smile.
Their fists once again collided heavily. The powerful True Qi clashed, forcing both of them to involuntarily retreat.
The Red Wolf shot out from beside Suo Ge, its bloody maw exhaling hot breath, a hint of smugness in its small eyes.
However, at this very moment, all its movements suddenly ceased.
On its tail, at some unknown point, a strong hand had appeared.
The Red Wolf twisted its body and turned its head in mid-air, its open maw unbelievably bending to bite the person who had grabbed its tail from behind.
But at this moment, that person released the hand gripping its tail and swiftly pulled and tugged at the Red Wolf's massive rump, instantly tearing away two handfuls of red fur. Then, he turned and fled down the mountain like a gust of wind.
The Red Wolf King let out an earth-shattering roar from its mouth. Its eyes instantly filled with blood, and it chased down the mountain without hesitation, ignoring even Suo Ge's calls...
Chapter 257: Red Wolf Hide Armor
