Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 198 War Cry
the next day.

The group then left the city and traveled around sightseeing.

Although this place is close to the heartland, and according to the founding time of the Fire Cloud Sect, it has been developed for more than two thousand years, but many places still retain their original ecology. Outside Stanley City, there are rolling mountains and marshes and wetlands everywhere.

Not long after leaving Stanley City.

The main road, which was originally paved with stone slabs, has been completely turned into a dirt road.

Because it had rained a few days ago, the road was full of mud pits of all sizes, and the smelly mud and overgrown weeds on both sides made it almost impossible to find a place to step.

Of course, for cultivators who travel high and low, it's just a little annoying to look at.

"Look, so many birds!" Zhang Shuniang exclaimed excitedly.

"It looks like there's a lake ahead!" Zhou Hong exclaimed excitedly, revealing the excitedness of a little girl.

In the distance, the vast expanse of blue water blends seamlessly with the sky. A large aquatic forest stretches freely along the lakeside. Although it is nearing the end of autumn, the forest is still lush and green, forming a continuous canopy. Birds fly and dance on the forest, creating a lively and vibrant scene.

"Then why don't we stay here tonight?" Chen Li said with a smile.

The reason Chen Li took his wives and concubines on this trip was twofold. Firstly, although the Wutu Mingguang Array in the basement of his house did not appear to pose any danger at the moment, it was still not safe. For safety's sake, Chen Li decided to go out for a while first.

Secondly, he also needed to take this opportunity to adjust the formation so that it could be integrated into the city's protective formation, operate perfectly, and increase its stealth.

The illusionary form moves at lightning speed.

Chen Li and his group then explored the surrounding area.

Going back won't take much effort.

As long as one illusion after another takes over, it's not much different from him being at home.

……

Sunset!

Lakeside!

A waterbird, its feathers plucked and cleaned, is roasted to a golden brown over charcoal. Oil drips from its body, sparking and releasing a fragrant aroma that makes one's mouth water.

These waterbirds are quite large, with each one weighing thirty to forty kilograms.

Quite obese.

"It should be ready to eat now," Zhou Hong said, cutting off a large plateful with a knife.

"The taste is alright!" Chen Li picked up a piece, put it in his mouth, and chewed it a few times.

These are just ordinary birds, so we can't expect too much. However, combined with the colorful scenery of the lake, they do have a certain charm and rustic appeal.

Cultivators could be seen flying across the sky from time to time.

Some cultivators who were originally heading this way were so frightened when they saw Chen Li and his group that they quickly turned around and dared not approach.

"Husband, do you think there might be monsters in this lake?" Zhang Shuniang asked with some worry.

“Possibly!” Chen Li stood up and looked out at the lake.

It stretches as far as the eye can see.

There is a very high probability that such a large lake is inhabited by monsters.

However, given its proximity to Stanley City, this place is likely only at the second tier at most; the third tier is improbable.

"When we go to sleep, we'll just stay a little further away from the lake."

The group ate and chatted, laughing and talking, until the night deepened.

Chen Li chose to set up camp a few miles from the lake shore, erected tents, and arranged the formation.

Fortunately, we weren't too unlucky, and the night passed peacefully without any major incidents.

...In the days that followed, the group traveled around without a destination, staying wherever they happened to be.

They dig caves when they encounter mountains, and live in tents when there are no mountains.

After traveling for over a month, even Zhang Shuniang, who loved to travel the most, couldn't take it anymore and lost her initial excitement. Considering that the Wutu Mingguang Formation had been basically debugged, Chen Li finally announced that he would go back.

"Master, First Madam, Second Madam, you're back!" Bai Wei said happily as soon as she entered the door.

"Ugh, I'm exhausted. It wasn't fun at all. We just wandered around the area. It was so desolate. I couldn't eat or sleep well every day. I felt like a wild man." Zhang Shuniang grabbed Bai Wei and chattered, "I miss you so much. Why don't you come with us next time?"

Bai Wei blushed and lowered her head, saying, "It's all up to you, sir and madam."

“It’s more fun with more people. Anyway, Bai Wei isn’t an outsider, so I think we can go together next time,” Zhou Hong said with a smile. She glanced at Chen Li. Bai Wei’s feelings could be hidden from others, but not from her, so she didn’t object.

She's always been attentive to him personally, so it was only a matter of time.

Chen Li pretended not to see Zhou Hong's gaze, too lazy to participate in their conversation, and went to check the formation.

The Earth Bright Light Array is no longer hidden in the basement.

Instead, it was placed on the ground.

The outermost formation is the Qingyuan Avoidance Formation, the innermost is the Wutu Bright Light Formation, and if you add the outermost defensive formation of Chizhu City, it's equivalent to three sets of formations stacked on top of each other, increasing the difficulty exponentially. If it weren't for Chen Li's auspiciousness-avoidance technique, and his gradual testing and adjustments, the fluctuations of the formations would probably have been impossible to conceal long ago.

Even so, Chen Li didn't dare to keep it running indefinitely, as the risk was too great.

This kind of thing can only be used in the most dangerous situations.

After checking for a while, he found that no further modifications were needed, so he took out the control token and manipulated it to shut down the Wutu Bright Light Array.

Chen Li felt a sense of relief.

The pressure that had been weighing on my mind for the past month has finally dissipated.

"With this formation, we can finally establish ourselves in Stanley City."

"Oh right, I almost forgot." Chen Li slapped his forehead, remembering something.

During this time, he wasn't just busy having fun.

Not only did he continue his daily cultivation, but he also took the time to skim through the books on magic in the library. Unfortunately, he didn't find any suitable low-level auxiliary magic, but a low-level secret technique called "War Cry" piqued Chen Li's interest.

This is a melee support technique.

By using secret methods to mobilize one's qi and blood spiritual power and unleash a roar, one can, on the one hand, ignite one's own qi and blood, greatly increasing one's strength and courage, and on the other hand, shake the mind of one's opponent.

This kind of low-level secret technique is almost useless against cultivators who have already established their foundation.

However, Chen Li discovered that this secret technique and the Giant Voice Technique were a perfect match.

Despite its name, the "Voice of Power" spell doesn't actually produce sound; it only amplifies it. It's generally used for long-distance communication and battlefield shouting. Once maxed out, this spell becomes extremely destructive, turning into a sonic weapon.

At close range, even the ordinary version of the Water Elemental Shield Technique can be shattered directly, demonstrating astonishing destructive power.

But even if you shout until your throat is hoarse, the power of a shout is ultimately limited.

It might be useful against opponents in the mid-Foundation Building stage, but it's not enough against opponents in the late-Foundation Building stage.

The "War Cry" solved this problem.

The secret techniques have a short activation time. Once you reach the maximum level, you can almost train them to the point of instinct. They can be activated in the blink of an eye, and the time is negligible. When combined with other techniques, they are equivalent to creating a higher-level composite spell.

Previously, he had been traveling around, while his illusory body was busy adjusting the formation.

I learned it, but I didn't practice it.

Now, however, we can start practicing.

Fortunately, this first-tier secret technique is easy to learn and much faster than magic.

Then, Chen Li cast spells in succession, releasing three illusory bodies. Soon, the illusory bodies ran to a secluded corner and began to level up.