55: The Battle of Wolf Valley and the Power of Formations

Blood Wolf Valley, nestled between two blood-red peaks, had a narrow entrance, like the gaping maw of a ferocious beast. The air was filled with a faint scent of blood and the unique musky odor of wolves.

The twenty-person Conquering Wolf Squad arrived at the valley entrance, everyone holding their breath, their expressions solemn. They could already hear faint wolf howls from within the valley, sending chills down their spines.

"According to the plan, set up the 'Four Symbols Advancing Formation'!" Wen Youyi calmly ordered through his communicator.

The team immediately sprang into action. Four core five people squads quickly spread out, forming a loose diamond shape, like four sharp thorns, slowly advancing into the valley. Each squad maintained close cooperation internally, while leaving space between squads for mutual support.

Wen Youyi's Ding Zi Courtyard squad was positioned slightly ahead in the center of the diamond, serving as the Formation's core and command center.

Barely a hundred zhang into the valley, countless pairs of crimson eyes lit up on the mountain walls on both sides!

"Awoo—!"

Piercing wolf howls echoed as dozens of Gale Blood Wolves, the size of calves with dark red fur, lunged out from behind rocks and bushes like phantoms! Their speed was incredibly fast, their claws and fangs glinting with cold light, carrying a bloodthirsty aura!

"All teams, hold steady! Domain Formation Plate, activate!"

The captains of the four squads almost simultaneously activated their improved 'Environmental Formation Plates'! Although their effect was far inferior to a Star Domain, four weak, stable Spiritual Qi fields instantly unfolded, to some extent neutralizing the chaotic blood evil Qi within the valley, allowing the team members to steady their minds.

"Front row, hold the line! Middle row, Spell interference! Back row, Talisman preparation!"

The commands were clearly transmitted to each squad via the communicator.

The two squads at the front of the diamond, led by Zhao Iron Pillar and several other robust Disciples, held the foremost position. They had Cultivated the simplified combined strength technique taught by Wen Youyi, their spiritual power linked, blocking the first wave of Blood Wolf attacks like an unmoving rock!

The Disciples in the middle position, meanwhile, released the Mud Swamp Technique and Vine Technique they had prepared. Although unable to trap the extremely fast Blood Wolves, these Spells effectively slowed their charge and disrupted the wolf pack's Formation.

The Disciples in the rear seized the opportunity, throwing specialized 'Flash Talismans' and 'Sonic Boom Talismans' into the densest parts of the wolf pack!

"Bang!" "Hiss!"

Blinding white light and deafening sonic booms erupted one after another! The Blood Wolf pack immediately let out a chaotic wail. Having lived in dim environments for a long time, they were extremely uncomfortable with strong light and loud noises, instantly falling into temporary blindness and panic!

"Kill!"

Seizing this chance, the front-row Disciples roared and exerted their strength, fiercely repelling the dazed Blood Wolves! The middle-row Disciples unleashed a barrage of Spells, precisely targeting and killing the unbalanced ferocious wolves!

In the first engagement, the wolf pack left behind over a dozen corpses, while the Conquering Wolf Squad only suffered a few minor injuries!

"Beautiful!"

"It really held!"

"This method is so effective!"

The initial victory greatly boosted the confidence of all participating Disciples! For the first time, they felt that even when facing such Vicious Beasts, as long as they cooperated properly, they could still win!

Wen Youyi showed no signs of relaxation: "Don't be careless! Maintain Formation, advance steadily! The Wolf King hasn't appeared yet!"

The team continued to push inward. The wolf pack's attacks came in waves, growing increasingly frenzied. But under the strict Formation and various targeted methods, the Conquering Wolf Squad was like a slowly rotating millstone, grinding down the pouncing Blood Wolves one by one.

However, as they delved deeper, the number of Blood Wolves increased, and the pressure surged. Disciples began to get injured, and their spiritual power consumption was immense.

"Senior Brother Wen, this can't go on! There are too many wolves!" a squad leader anxiously messaged.

Wen Youyi's gaze swept over the increasingly narrow terrain and the surging tide of wolves, knowing he could no longer hold back.

"All teams, converge on me! Activate 'Backup Plan'!"

The four squads quickly converged towards the center, the twenty people huddling closely together.

Wen Youyi took a deep breath and pulled out the five basic Formation Bases from his embrace! Zhao Iron Pillar and the other four immediately stepped forward, each holding one (except the main Formation Base), and stood in the Five Elements positions!

"Five Elements rotate, endless cycle—Activate!"

Wen Youyi placed the main Formation Base (Star Core) in the center and fully activated it!

"Om—!"

Five-colored light suddenly erupted, forming a stable, five-colored light wheel about five zhang in diameter, enveloping all twenty people! It was the Miniature Five Elements Circulation Field!

However, this time, it was jointly supported by the spiritual power of twenty people, making its range larger and its stability far exceeding when it was tested in the courtyard before!

The five-colored light wheel slowly rotated, with the Five Elements Spiritual Qi of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth reaching perfect balance, forming a solid barrier. Blood Wolves crashing against the light wall were repelled as if hitting a wall of bronze and iron! Their claws and fangs could only leave shallow ripples on the light wall!

Inside the light wheel, the Spiritual Qi was gentle and abundant, and all the Disciples' consumed spiritual power was rapidly recovering, with their injuries also receiving a trace of nourishment!

"This... what kind of Formation is this?!"

"It's incredible! I feel my spiritual power recovering so fast!"

"The wolf pack can't get in!"

Rescued from despair, all the Disciples were incredibly excited, their gazes towards Wen Youyi filled with admiration.

Wen Youyi's face was a bit pale; maintaining such a large-scale Five Elements field was a huge burden for him. But his eyes remained sharp: "Don't relax! This Formation cannot be maintained for too long! Seize this opportunity to fully recover and prepare for the decisive battle! The Wolf King... is coming!"

As if to confirm his words, a deafening wolf howl, filled with violent aura, echoed from the depths of the valley!

A terrifying Demonic Qi, far exceeding that of ordinary Blood Wolves, swept over like a storm!

A massive, dark red figure, the size of a small ox, slowly appeared at the end of everyone's vision, surrounded by a group of exceptionally strong elite Blood Wolves.

Qi Refining Sixth Layer, Gale Blood Wolf King!

The true test had only just begun!

(End of this chapter)