54: Blood Wolf Valley and Pre-Battle Mobilization

【Exterminate the Blood Wolf Valley】

Requirements: Exterminate the Swift Blood Wolf Pack residing in Blood Wolf Valley. Estimated pack size exceeds three hundred, and the Wolf King is suspected to be at Qi Refining Sixth Layer. The terrain within the valley is complex, and the Blood Wolves are bloodthirsty, violent (ferocious), and extremely fast.

Rewards: One thousand contribution points, five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and one Sect Magical Artifact (choose any one).

Recommendation: Elite teams at Qi Refining Sixth Layer or above, or multiple teams of Qi Refining Fifth Layer Peak cultivators.

This mission had been hanging in the Mission Hall for a long time. The crimson characters exuded a bloody aura, making it a recognized forbidden zone for all Outer Sect Disciples. A Qi Refining Sixth Layer Wolf King and hundreds of fearless wolves were enough to deter any small team.

When Wen Youyi calmly took down this mission token in front of everyone, the entire Mission Hall once again fell into dead silence.

If the Black Wind Cave mission was considered overestimating one's abilities, then this Blood Wolf Valley mission, in everyone's eyes, was simply courting death!

"Is he crazy?! A Qi Refining Fourth Layer leading a team to fight in Blood Wolf Valley?"

"The Mutual Aid Society just started to get somewhere, and now he's going to lead everyone to their deaths?"

"He must be under too much pressure; he's lost his mind!"

Sarcastic, questioning, and pitying gazes stabbed at him like needles. Even the Mission Hall's Deacon couldn't help but remind him, "Junior Nephew Wen, this mission is no small matter; you must be careful."

Wen Youyi merely smiled, his tone firm: "Thank you for the Deacon's reminder. This Disciple knows what he's doing."

He held the token, turned, and faced all the Mutual Aid Society members who were somewhat anxious due to rumors and suppression, as well as the Disciples watching the spectacle. He declared loudly:

"All Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers! Recently, rumors have been rampant, claiming that the methods of our Mutual Aid Society are unorthodox and that our actions are improper! Empty words are baseless, and disputes are fruitless! The path of cultivation, in the end, must rely on strength!"

He raised the Blood Wolf Valley token in his hand, his voice echoing through the hall:

"Today, our D-7 Courtyard will use this Blood Wolf Valley mission to rectify the name of our Mutual Aid Society! And to show certain people just how far we Low-level Disciples can go when we unite and use the correct methods!"

His gaze swept over the Mutual Aid Society members whose faces showed excitement and worry: "This battle is not just for The core five people! Any member of our Mutual Aid Society who is at Qi Refining Third Layer or above, possesses courage, and trusts me, Wen Youyi, may sign up to participate! We will collectively formulate tactics and fight together, showing the world what — the power of teamwork — truly is!"

Whoosh!

The crowd completely erupted!

Not only was Wen Youyi going himself, but he was also taking the Mutual Aid Society members with him?! This was utterly insane!

But looking at Wen Youyi's confident and resolute eyes, and listening to his inspiring words, many oppressed Low-level Disciples, who had been harboring a fire in their hearts, felt their blood boil!

"Damn it! I'm in! I've had enough of this crap! Senior Brother Wen, count me in!"

"Me too! Following Senior Brother Wen, maybe we really can succeed!"

"I'll risk it all! If I die, I die!"

In an instant, more than twenty Qi Refining Third Layer Mutual Aid Society members, with surging passion, stepped forward, expressing their willingness to go!

Wen Youyi's heart settled; this was exactly the effect he wanted! Not only did they have to win, but they also had to win spectacularly, grandly, so that everyone could see the power that 'collaboration' and 'unity' could unleash!

He immediately selected fifteen Disciples who were in the best condition and had the strongest sense of cooperation. Adding The core five people, they formed a twenty-person Conquering Wolf Squad!

In the following days, Ding Zi Courtyard transformed into a temporary command center and training camp.

Based on the intelligence of Blood Wolf Valley and the characteristics of the wolf pack, Wen Youyi formulated a detailed battle plan. He divided the twenty people into four five-person squads, each equipped with an improved 'Environmental Formation Plate' and specially made 'Strong Light Talismans' and 'Sound Blast Talismans'.

He personally guided each squad in practicing basic coordinated defense and cross-attack tactics, utilizing the convenience of the communicator for complex command transmission and formation changes. He even brought out the recently successful Miniature Five Elements Circulation Field, allowing team members to take turns experiencing the benefits of a stable Spiritual Qi environment to improve their condition.

The entire Mutual Aid Society operated like a precise machine. Various supplies for dealing with the Blood Wolves were collected and distributed, and tactics were repeatedly rehearsed and practiced.

This unprecedented level of organization and preparation greatly boosted the confidence of all participants and significantly quieted the sarcastic voices from outside.

Five Elements Courtyard, Fire Cloud Child's residence.

"Senior Brother, that Wen Youyi is completely insane; he actually wants to lead a motley crew to their deaths in Blood Wolf Valley!" a Disciple reported.

Fire Cloud Child played with a flame jade pendant, his eyes cold: "He's not going to die; he wants to use this impossible battle to unite people and break our blockade."

A cruel smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Very well, let them go. Once they suffer heavy casualties among the wolf pack, I'd like to see how his Mutual Aid Society can maintain itself! Pass down the order, let our people 'help' them a bit, ensuring they can 'smoothly' enter the Wolf King's lair..."

He wanted to deliver the most fatal blow when Wen Youyi was at his most complacent!

Ten days later, all preparations were complete.

In the early morning, the sun had just risen.

Led by Wen Youyi and The core five people, the twenty-member Conquering Wolf Squad, comprised of elite Mutual Aid Society Disciples, left the Sect in a grand procession under countless complex gazes, heading towards Blood Wolf Valley!

This battle concerned the survival of the Mutual Aid Society and, even more so, the proof of Wen Youyi's ideology!

They could only win; they could not lose!

(End of this chapter)