278: Chapter 278 Mineral Vein

What surprised Gao Feng even more was that with Chu Lan's addition, the resonance power formed by the seven-person team, combined with the Meteor Realm's unique environment and the Meteor Star Power he had just adapted to in his body, created an unprecedented and miraculous chemical reaction!

A vast and pure energy burst forth within his body!

The barrier that had troubled him for over a month, leading to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, shattered under the furious Impact of this immense energy!

Boom!

A powerful aura, several times more terrifying than before, shot up from Gao Feng's body!

Foundation Establishment Second Layer Early Stage!

He had actually achieved a Breakthrough in battle at the very moment he arrived in the Meteor Realm!

This Breakthrough took a month and a half, longer than his previous transition from the Early Stage to the Late Stage, making him deeply understand the principle that “the higher the Realm, the harder the Breakthrough.”

But at this moment, feeling the immense spiritual power within him, which had fused even more deeply with his Physical Body and surged like a river, as well as his reinforced and resilient tendons and bones, Gao Feng slowly clenched his fists.

He knew that on this land filled with slaughter and Opportunity, his legend had just begun!

Gao Feng’s sudden Breakthrough in battle was like a clap of thunder, resounding in the hearts of everyone present!

The powerful aura of a Foundation Establishment Second Layer Early Stage Cultivator, which shot into the sky, instantly filled the surrounding Meteor City guards, who had initially harbored a hint of scrutiny and doubt, with awe!

Even Elder Ling Zhan’s stern, iron-like face rarely showed a hint of surprise and admiration.

“Good! What a Breakthrough in battle!”

He looked at Gao Feng, whose aura was steadily rising, and nodded heavily.

In such a harsh environment, not only was he not consumed by the Meteor Star Power, but he was also able to use this Opportunity to break through his Bottleneck. This child’s Heart-Nature, Foundation, and Comprehension Ability are all of the highest caliber!

Chu Lan’s beautiful eyes widened. She stared blankly at the young man who had just been in the Foundation Establishment Stage One Late Phase, yet had undergone such an astonishing transformation the moment she joined, causing huge waves in her heart!

She vaguely felt that she had made an incredibly correct decision!

As Gao Feng slowly reined in his powerful aura, his entire essence, Qi, and spirit had ascended to a new Peak.

He could clearly feel that the spiritual power within him was several times more abundant than before, and its Fusion with his Physical Body was even deeper, as if every inch of his flesh and blood was filled with explosive power!

“Everyone, enter the city to rest and reorganize!”

Elder Ling Zhan did not delay further and immediately issued the order.

The arrival of the Boundary Breaking Legion was like a shot in the arm, revitalizing the entire desolate Meteor City with a glimmer of life.

However, the cruelty of war would not give anyone a chance to breathe.

They only rested for one night.

Early the next morning, Elder Ling Zhan once again gathered all the Legion members and issued their first combat mission since arriving in the Meteor Realm!

Inside the council hall, the atmosphere was solemn.

Elder Ling Zhan pointed to a red-glowing ore vein marker on the sand table, three hundred li west of Meteor City, and said in a cold voice:

“Our first objective is here — the Western Core Meteor Star Ore Vein!”

“According to intelligence, this ore vein is currently guarded by a Demonic Flame Clan Captain at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer Middle Stage, leading a hundred Demon Flame Soldiers. They have set up multiple layers of Fire Formations around the ore vein, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.”

“Not only that, there is also a Rock Demon Clan patrol on the south side of the ore vein, ready to provide support at any time. It can be said that this is the most important resource stronghold for the Myriad Race Allied Forces in the western region!”

“I have only one request,” Ling Zhan’s gaze, like a blade, swept over everyone below, “take it down before dark!”

“Yes!”

All the Disciples responded in unison, their eyes burning with fierce Battle Intent.

“For this operation, the Legion will be divided into three teams!”

Ling Zhan began to issue the specific combat deployment.

“Lei Lie!”

“This Disciple is present!” Lei Lie stepped forward, his expression solemn.

“You will lead thirty Disciples and launch a feint attack from the front! Make as much noise as possible! You must firmly draw the enemy’s main force to the front line for this old man!”

“This Disciple obeys!” A hint of determination flashed in Lei Lie’s eyes. He knew this was a life-or-death mission, but it was also his best chance to wash away his shame and prove himself!

“Lin Yue!”

“This Disciple is present!” The honest Lin Yue also stepped forward.

“You will lead thirty Disciples, bypass from the south side of the mountain range, and at all costs, cut off the Rock Demon Clan’s support route for this old man! Before our army takes the ore vein, not a single Rock Demon is allowed to step onto the main battlefield!”

“This Disciple obeys!”

Finally, Elder Ling Zhan’s gaze fell upon Gao Feng.

The entire hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone knew that the most crucial and difficult mission was about to come.

“Gao Feng!”

“This Disciple is present!”

“You will lead your small team as the core of this operation! Infiltrate from the northern valley, bypass and break the enemy’s Fire Formations, like a sharp knife, directly piercing the heart of the ore vein’s defenders!”

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked!

To let a Foundation Establishment small team of only seven people undertake the core assault mission?

This was unprecedented in the Sect’s combat history!

This was no longer trust, but a huge gamble!

“Elder Ling Zhan, this…” A captain from another small team couldn’t help but try to speak.

“Silence!” Ling Zhan coldly shouted, his terrifying Golden Core Great Perfection pressure making everyone tremble in fear, “This is an order!”

His gaze once again fell on Gao Feng, with a look of undeniable expectation.

“Gao Feng, do you have confidence?”

“Guaranteed to complete the mission!”

Gao Feng did not hesitate in the slightest, his voice ringing with powerful confidence!

The combat plan was finalized, and the three teams immediately set off.

The northern valley was steep and rugged, with strange rock formations.

The seven of Gao Feng moved like ghosts, swiftly traversing the winding mountain path.

“Stop.”

Chu Lan, who was leading the way, suddenly raised her hand to signal everyone to stop.

She squatted down, picked up a pinch of dark red soil from the ground, sniffed it lightly at her nose, and then pointed to a seemingly ordinary open space ahead, saying in a deep voice: “That’s the range of the Fire Formation ahead. The fire spiritual power in the air is at least three times denser than elsewhere.”

“Can it be broken?” Gao Feng asked.

“A piece of cake.” Chu Lan smiled confidently, “This kind of formation, while seemingly overbearing, its nodes must be centered around fire-attributed spiritual objects. As long as the nodes are found and destroyed with ice-attributed spiritual objects that counter fire, the entire formation can be broken without a fight.”

With that, she took out a handful of shimmering cold seeds from her Storage Pouch and scattered them casually.

“Cultivate!”

She formed hand seals, and a vibrant green spiritual power filled with life essence flowed into those seeds.

A miracle occurred!

Those seeds, at a visible speed, took root and sprouted on the scorching ground, eventually growing into crystalline “Ice Soul Grass” that emitted a chilling aura!

The chilling aura of the Ice Soul Grass collided with the scorching fire spiritual power in the air, producing sizzling sounds, and the space ahead began to distort.

Soon, several red-glowing nodes hidden in the Void Realm revealed themselves.

“There it is!”

Chu Lan lightly tapped her finger, and several Ice Soul Grasses, like arrows released from a bow, precisely struck those nodes!

Crack!

A soft sound, like breaking glass, was heard, and the Fire Formation covering the outer perimeter of the entire ore vein instantly crumbled!

“Well done!” Gao Feng praised.

“It’s not over yet.” Chu Lan formed another hand seal, “Concealment Formation, rise!”

A faint light screen, almost indistinguishable from the surrounding environment, completely enveloped the seven figures, perfectly hiding their whereabouts.

“Space Power, enhance.”

Su Ning also acted simultaneously, and invisible spatial fluctuations further distorted the light, completely erasing their last trace of aura.

With their perfect cooperation, the seven vanished as if into thin air, silently bypassing the Demon Flame Soldiers patrolling the outer perimeter of the ore vein, moving unhindered towards the core of the ore vein.

“Soul Suppressing Melody.”

As they approached the inner layer of the ore vein, Luo Li’s zither music sounded like a ghost.

The invisible sound waves silently drilled into the minds of the alert Demon Flame Soldiers, instantly making their minds hazy.

“Seal!”

Tian Xin seized the Opportunity, throwing out several Spatial Confinement Talismans, firmly pinning the alert soldiers in key positions to the spot, rendering them immobile!

“Kill!”

A cold light flashed in Gao Feng’s eyes. Wielding the newly formed vajra sword, he led the others like a black lightning bolt, striking directly at the core of the ore vein!

“Enemy attack! Enemy attack!”

It wasn’t until Gao Feng’s figure appeared at the entrance of the ore vein’s core that the Demon Flame Captain, a Foundation Establishment Second Layer Middle Stage Cultivator stationed there, finally reacted!

He looked at the seven-person team that seemed to have emerged from underground, his eyes filled with shock and fury!

“How did you get in?!”

He roared, and without thinking, swung the flaming long saber in his hand. A terrifying flame saber aura, over ten zhang long, carrying terrifying high temperatures that could incinerate all things, slashed down towards the seven!

The power of this strike far surpassed that of ordinary Foundation Establishment Second Layer Cultivators!

“Hellfire Burns the Heavens!”

Gao Feng was fearless, roaring, he advanced instead of retreating against the terrifying saber aura!

His fist, burning with dark golden hellfire, fiercely collided with the flame saber aura!

Rumble!

A deafening roar!

The violent energy shook the entire mine tunnel!

Gao Feng’s figure was pushed back several steps, but the terrifying flame saber aura was also shattered into dust by his punch!

“What?!”

The Demon Flame Captain’s pupils suddenly constricted. He never imagined that his full-power strike would be blocked head-on by someone with a lower cultivation than himself!

“Armor-Breaking Melody!”

Just as he was in a daze, Luo Li’s zither music sounded again!

The urgent and penetrating sound waves continuously impacted the flame defense on the Demon Flame Captain’s body!

“meteorite blasting talisman!”