Game Cultivation World: I'm really playing games

Chapter 420: Steady Progress

Xue Tianhan stared at the direction where Ling Hai had disappeared, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's, and an icy aura emanating from his body. He knew full well that this sorcerer, like a dormant venomous snake, would surely seek another opportunity to launch a fatal attack.

"Is everyone okay?" Xue Tianhan's voice was low but full of concern. He quickly turned his head and glanced at his teammates.

"Master, we are fine! Although that guy is powerful, he is no match for you and Sister Xiaoqi!" Xiao Huang wagged his tail excitedly, his eyes flashing with a fiery fighting spirit. The previous battle made his blood boil, and the hair on his body trembled slightly with excitement.

"That sorcerer was lucky this time and escaped quickly. If I catch him next time, I will make him pay with blood, and there will be no return!" Xiao Hei licked the poisonous python's blood on his claws, and there was a fierce light in his green eyes, as if he was going to pounce and tear the enemy to pieces in the next second.

Madam Green Snake panted slightly, her chest rising and falling violently. She put away her Vermillion Bird fan, her voice slightly tired but alert, "Ling Hai's black magic is strange and unpredictable. It's very evil. We must not be careless in the slightest. We must always be on guard against his comeback."

Hu Meiniang nodded gently, a trace of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes. Her voice was soft but solemn. "Besides, he suddenly appeared and fled in a hurry. Who knows if he will collude with other more powerful forces and bring us even greater trouble."

Xiao Qi gripped the Heavenly Sword tightly, the blade trembling slightly and emitting a humming sound. Her expression was solemn and her eyes were firm. "Mei Niang is right. We must speed up our deployment in the southeast region and consolidate our foundation as soon as possible. At the same time, we must strengthen intelligence gathering and gain a clear understanding of Ling Hai's every move."

Xue Tianhan nodded in agreement, his eyes revealing calmness and decisiveness, and he quickly began to arrange tasks: "Xiao Qi, you will lead a group of elite disciples of Kunling Sect to carefully select locations in the controlled areas and establish solid defensive strongholds. You must consolidate our hard-earned achievements.

Sister Qing and Sister Mei, you should use your own charm and wisdom to communicate deeply with the local forces in these areas, try your best to appease them, and make them work for us sincerely.

Xiao Huang, Xiao Hei, come with me and continue to explore the surrounding area carefully, and don't miss any hidden threats."

After receiving the order, everyone took action quickly and was busy with their own tasks.

Xiaoqi brought her disciples to the designated stronghold. She observed the terrain with keen eyes and directed her disciples to use the advanced construction technology brought from Yizhou and combine it with the local special resources to build solid fortifications against the clock.

The heavy stones were arranged neatly under the control of spiritual power, and runes flashed with light and integrated into them, as if covering the fortifications with a mysterious and powerful protective coat.

Lady Green Snake and Hu Meiniang shuttled between various local forces. They had graceful figures and were eloquent.

Lady Green Snake, with her unique temperament and majesty, made those local forces feel awe; Hu Meiniang, with her charming appearance and intelligent conversation, gradually made these forces let down their guard, and many people began to be willing to cooperate with Xue Tianhan and develop together.

Xue Tianhan took Xiao Huang and Xiao Hei to carefully explore the surrounding mountains and forests. They shuttled through the dense woods like ghosts.

Suddenly, they discovered some small forces hidden deep in the mountains and forests. The members of these forces had dull eyes and emitted a strange aura, obviously being controlled by Ling Hai's black magic.

Xue Tianhan's eyes flashed, and he decided without hesitation to rescue these forces.

He formed seals with his hands, and spiritual power surged out like a tide, forming a powerful spiritual power barrier that enveloped the controlled monks.

With the surge of spiritual power, the control of the black magic was gradually broken, and the eyes of those monks gradually regained clarity.

"Thank you for saving our lives, sir. We are willing to follow you until death!" These monks were deeply grateful to Xue Tianhan. They knelt on one knee, their eyes full of gratitude and loyalty.

Just as Xue Tianhan and the others were busy, a spy came running over and reported to Xue Tianhan breathlessly, "Sect Master Xue, something terrible has happened! We've discovered that Ling Hai is colluding with some local evil forces in the southeast. They're acting shady and seem to be plotting something extremely sinister against us!"

Xue Tianhan's eyes instantly turned icy cold upon hearing this, a stern gleam in his eyes. "As expected, this Ling Hai bandit is still determined to persevere and has even teamed up with the local evil forces. It seems they're trying to unite and drive us out of this southeast region completely."

"Master, what are we waiting for? Let's charge now and wipe out Ling Hai and those evil forces!" Xiao Huang shouted angrily, waving the dog spirit stick in his claws with great force, bringing up gusts of whistling wind.

Xue Tianhan pondered for a moment, his eyes revealing caution and calmness. "Don't act rashly. We still know nothing about their conspiracy, and these evil forces have been operating in this area for many years. They have deep roots and their strength cannot be underestimated."

We will first continue to consolidate our existing forces and strengthen our fortifications. At the same time, we will send more spies deep into their territory to thoroughly understand their plans."

Therefore, Xue Tianhan ordered the strengthening of the defenses of each stronghold, laying out layer upon layer of powerful formations. Runes flickered, light shone, and these formations acted like invisible barriers, guarding the safety of the strongholds.

On the other hand, a large number of spies were sent out. Like ghosts in the dark night, they went deep into Linghai and the territories of those evil forces to collect vital intelligence.

A few days passed and the spies brought back news one after another.

It turns out that Ling Hai has joined forces with those evil forces and is planning to use an ancient and terrifying black magic.

Once this black magic is performed, it can control all creatures in the entire area, turning them into emotionless killing puppets, launching a frenzied attack on Xue Tianhan's forces.

Moreover, they also planned to launch a sudden and fierce attack late at night when Xue Tianhan and others relaxed their vigilance.

Upon hearing this news, Xue Tianhan sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Ling Hai thinks he can defeat us with this kind of evil magic? He's simply daydreaming. However, we can't let our guard down either. We must be fully prepared and make sure they never return!"

He immediately called Xiao Qi, Lady Green Snake, Hu Meiniang and others together to sit together and formulate a response plan.

After a heated discussion, they decided to first find a way to crack this ancient black magic.

At the same time, monitoring of the creatures in the area was strengthened, and a series of spiritual power early warning devices were set up to prevent enemy manipulation. In addition, numerous ambushes were set along the routes where the enemy might launch an attack, waiting for the enemy to fall into the trap.

After some arduous exploration, Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi found the key clues to cracking the black magic in some ancient ruins.

Following the clues, they collected some special materials in the dangerous forest. These materials emitted a strange light, as if they contained mysterious power.

After returning to the base, they secluded themselves and finally made a pill that could resist black magic, which they distributed to the disciples of Kunling Sect.

Late at night, the moonlight is like silver, shining on the silent mountains and forests.

Xue Tianhan, along with Xiao Huang, Xiao Hei, and a number of elite disciples, lurked along the route where the enemy might attack, like hunters lurking in the darkness. They held their breath, their eyes fixed on the front, waiting for their prey to appear.

Xiao Qi brought Lady Green Snake, Hu Meiniang and another group of disciples and stood ready in the stronghold.

The sword of Yitian flashed with cold light in Xiaoqi's hand, the Vermillion Bird fan of Green Snake Lady trembled slightly, and Hu Meiniang held the dragon bone whip tightly in her hand, ready to meet the enemy's attack at any time.

When Ling Hai and those evil forces thought their plan was flawless and approached silently with a large number of controlled creatures, a cold light flashed in Xue Tianhan's eyes. With a command, the disciples in ambush launched an attack.

For a moment, shouts and cries of killing were heard everywhere, and all kinds of magical lights shot up into the sky, interweaving with the sound of weapons clashing, forming a fierce battle melody.

"How is this possible? How did you do it?" Ling Hai was furious when his plan was discovered. He waved his hands wildly, muttering to himself, and cast a spell to control more creatures to join the battle.

But at this time Xue Tianhan and others had already made preparations. The pills worked magically, and the disciples' eyes were firm, and they were not controlled by the black magic at all.

Xiao Qi rushed towards Ling Hai like white lightning, and as he swung the Yitian Sword, the sword energy was rampant, heading straight for Ling Hai's vital points.

Lady Green Snake and Hu Meiniang followed closely behind. Lady Green Snake fanned the Vermillion Bird fan, and the flames burned fiercely, forming a wall of fire, blocking Ling Hai's retreat; Hu Meiniang danced the dragon bone whip, and the whip shadow was heavy, lashing towards Ling Hai's body.

The three of them worked in perfect harmony, leaving Ling Hai overwhelmed and struggling.

Xue Tianhan, along with Xiao Huang, Xiao Hei and other disciples, engaged in a fierce fight with those controlled creatures.

Xiao Huang holds the dog spirit stick in his mouth, jumping up and down, and every attack makes the enemy scream; Xiao Hei uses the ability of teleportation to appear behind the enemy unexpectedly and deliver a fatal blow.

Xue Tianhan held the magic sword in his hand, with a nimble figure and deadly blows, killing the enemy and making them flee in disarray.

After a thrilling and fierce battle, Ling Hai and those evil forces were once again defeated and fled in embarrassment.

Xue Tianhan and others achieved a brilliant victory in this defensive battle, further consolidating their dominance in the southeast region.

However, Xue Tianhan stared at the enemy's fleeing direction, his eyes unwavering. He knew that as long as Ling Hai remained, the threat hung like a sword of Damocles, poised to strike again at any moment. Even more severe challenges awaited them in the future.