212: The enemy advances, we retreat

“Yes! How could we possibly break through hundreds of thousands of Yao Beasts to reach Zhu Feng Ao’s former residence? It’s simply impossible.”

“Even a Dian Ling Realm Cultivator would be exhausted to death in such a situation.”

“Even a Zhu Tai Realm Cultivator would be in mortal danger if they weren't careful.”

“Why are beast tides so terrifying? Isn't it because there are too many Yao Beasts? Unless one reaches the Detachment Realm, undergoes Fetus Transformation, communicates with Heaven and Earth, and has an inexhaustible supply of True Qi, they cannot kill all these Yao Beasts.”

“The Detachment Realm is already the level of power-holders in Secluded Factions. Such existences are rare even within Secluded Factions. A Secluded Faction with two or three is already a top-tier faction; most only have one.”

Everyone couldn't help but discuss.

Among them, Liu Yiyi and Ye Zirou understood Secluded Factions the most and were very clear about the differences between the Martial Dao Five Realms, able to analyze based on combat power.

The biggest difference between the Martial Dao Five Realms and the Martial Artist Four Realms is the difference in internal energy.

The Martial Artist Four Realms—Blood Refinement, Origin Qi, Acquired, Innate—all Cultivate Origin Qi.

However, the Martial Dao Five Realms Cultivate True Qi.

This is a fundamental difference; True Qi is an energy level higher than Origin Qi.

Dian Ling Realm, simply put, is a process of transforming Origin Qi into True Qi, and then using True Qi to spiritualize the three hundred and sixty-five main acupoints in the body.

The Zhu Tai Realm, on the other hand, is the process of nourishing the Martial Artist’s body with True Qi, preparing for Fetus Transformation.

These two Realms are also known as the foundation of the Martial Dao Five Realms. The increase in strength, compared to the later Realms, is actually not significant, as they are merely preparatory stages.

Only the Detachment Realm is the true Fetus Transformation.

This is a process where the True Qi's embodiment of the physique reaches its extreme, initiating a completely new evolution.

In this process, the Martial Artist gains a certain connection with Heaven and Earth, allowing for rapid recovery of True Qi. Unless under special circumstances, a Detachment Realm expert's True Qi will be inexhaustible and will not run out.

To put it simply, a Zhu Tai Realm Cultivator can simultaneously face the encirclement of hundreds of Spirit Activation Cultivators, but even if they can kill them all, they will die from exhaustion.

A Detachment Realm Cultivator, however, facing the encirclement of hundreds of Zhu Tai Realm Cultivators and killing them all, will remain unaffected.

This is the terrifying aspect of communicating with Heaven and Earth.

And within a beast tide formed by hundreds of thousands of Yao Beasts, at least of the Acquired level, both Dian Ling Realm and Zhu Tai Realm Cultivators would die from exhaustion. The only difference would be who lasts longer and kills more Yao Beasts.

A Detachment Realm Cultivator, however, has no such concerns and can act freely.

They will not worry about dying from exhaustion; as long as they are not facing opponents of the same level, their True Qi is virtually inexhaustible.

Because of this, breaking through the beast tide to reach the Thatched Cottage is absolutely impossible.

If Dian Ling Realm and Zhu Tai Realm Cultivators cannot do it, let alone them.

But even knowing it was an impossible task, no one actually spoke up to persuade Chu He to give up.

Everyone knew how important this matter was to Chu He.

For someone without support, who finally has an opportunity, who could bear to ask Chu He to give up?

In fact, everyone was even thinking about whether to take a risk and help Chu He obtain the Wind Chasing Swordplay.

“Actually, it’s not necessarily impossible.”

Just then, Shen Xi finally spoke.

His words shocked everyone.

Especially Chu He, who had already decided to give up.

Knowing it was impossible, why pursue it?

Wouldn't that put his companions in danger?

“Brother Shen, there’s no need. Perhaps I am fated to be without the Wind Chasing Swordplay! Besides, Nightmare also said that I only *might* obtain the Wind Chasing Swordplay, not that it’s 100%, so there’s no need to take risks.”

Chu He quickly tried to persuade him.

“I’m not comforting you; there genuinely is a chance. And, I’m not entirely doing it for you; I’m also doing it for myself.”

Shen Xi replied seriously.

He was indeed doing it for himself. After all, so many Yao Beasts meant a large amount of demon beast lifespan, which could allow Shen Xi’s strength to advance by leaps and bounds.

Of course, Shen Xi was also considering Chu He. If it weren't for Chu He, Shen Xi would definitely not take the risk. This beast tide was not like the beast tide of the Twenty-first City; the danger level was not on the same scale.

“You’ve forgotten, Nightmare said that these Yao Beasts are not acting freely; they were Sealed near the Thatched Cottage by Senior Zhu Feng Ao. They cannot leave that area.”

“This way, we have a chance. We can completely rely on the Seal to defeat these Yao Beasts one by one. If the number is small, we can easily eliminate them. If the number is large, we run. As long as we run outside the Seal’s range, we are safe.”

When the enemy advances, I retreat; when the enemy retreats, I pursue. This eight-character mantra was fully utilized by Shen Xi.

If they couldn't fight head-on, then they would use guerrilla tactics.

As a Blue Star native in his previous life, Shen Xi naturally wouldn't forget the valuable experience left by his Old Ancestor.

“Can… can it be done this way?”

“Why didn’t I think of that!”

“If that’s the case, leveraging the terrain, we really might be able to defeat these Yao Beasts one by one.”

“Brother Shen is right, it’s not necessarily impossible!”

Everyone’s mouths hung open, as if a new world had opened up for them.

They had never thought of such a method.

Facing a beast tide, the best way is naturally to flee, the farther the better.

If they couldn't escape, then they could only fight desperately, carving out a bloody path.

No one had thought that they could fight while retreating, picking them off one by one.

“But what if a Martial Dao Five Realms Yao Beast appears?”

Chu He couldn't help but ask.

He still maintained his rationality, after all, this concerned the lives of his companions.

Chu He didn't have many friends, and he cherished them even more, not wanting them to risk their lives for him.

“Don’t worry, I have a way.”

Shen Xi’s gaze was incredibly firm.

This reassured everyone quite a bit. Although they didn't know what Shen Xi’s method was, their experiences during this time still made them unconditionally trust Shen Xi.

He must have confidence in doing this.

“The only problem now is whether the Seal allows free entry and exit. If we go in and can't get out, then my plan will fall apart. So, when the time comes, I will try it first, and you all wait for me outside the Seal.”

Shen Xi considered everything thoroughly, even accounting for the only situation that could lead to the entire plan failing.

“Let me do this!”

Chu He volunteered.

This was his matter; how could he let Shen Xi venture into danger alone?

“Listen to me, I have means of self-preservation; there won’t be any problems.”

Shen Xi flatly refused.

The method he spoke of was naturally Little Doll.

As long as Little Doll made a move, those Yao Beasts wouldn't be able to cause any trouble at all; one move could completely annihilate them.