266: The Protoss's revenge!

His gaze swept over Stone Startling Heaven, Lin Feng, then Zhou Chen, Su Wan, and Aljie, finally landing on his own team members: "All of us are at level 56 or 55, not far from the experience needed for level 57. If we can use the power of the life source fruit, all of us can reach a new level. The attribute growth and skill enhancement brought by the level increase will be a huge overall boost to the team."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this, then showed expressions of gratitude and admiration. To prioritize the team's overall interests in the face of such a precious treasure, this breadth of mind and magnanimity truly won them over.

"Yi Xing..." Ji Linghan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Chu Yixing raised a hand to stop him.

"My decision is made," Chu Yixing said firmly, "The life source fruit will be divided equally among the twelve of us, one portion each, to help all of us advance to level 57."

Dividing it among twelve people was a decision that surprised everyone, but upon closer thought, it was also the fairest and most effective way to enhance the team's overall strength.

Stone Startling Heaven and the others were even more moved. They hadn't expected Chu Yixing to be willing to share such a precious treasure equally with them, these "outsiders."

"Captain Chu, this..." Stone Startling Heaven's voice was a little dry.

"Captain Shi, there's no need to decline," Chu Yixing said seriously, "Humanity is one here, sharing honor and disgrace. Your increase in strength is the increase in humanity's strength."

With these words, everyone stopped being overly polite and solemnly clasped their fists: "Thank you, Captain Chu (Yi Xing)."

Chu Yixing nodded, carefully dividing the life source fruit into twelve equal portions. Each piece of fruit still exuded a rich life aura and energy fluctuations.

"No time to lose, consume it immediately!" Chu Yixing ordered.

The cave quickly fell silent as the twelve people each found a spot and consumed the life source fruit in their hands.

The fruit pulp melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm and vast torrent that instantly surged through their limbs and bones. This energy not only contained massive experience points but also nourished each person's life essence, strengthening both body and soul.

Chu Yixing felt the energy cultivated by his internal cultivation method surge and grow at an unprecedented speed. His experience bar filled up rapidly at a visible pace. The experience needed to go from level 56 to 57 was quickly met under the infusion of this pure energy.

At the same time, he felt his life essence growing stronger, his blood and qi more vigorous. Even his innate talent, the Sword Heart, seemed to have undergone some changes, becoming several times clearer and more transparent. The dark golden sharpness of his Sword Soul circulated within him, becoming even more solid and sharp.

The same situation occurred with the other eleven people.

Yu Yue's Holy Light became purer and more profound.

Ji Linghan's lightning power became more violent and concentrated.

Han Ruoxue's moonlight became even more bright and ethereal.

Xu Bai's mental power expanded like an abyss, and his connection with the summoning space became tighter.

Stone Startling Heaven's earth power was as solid as a mountain.

Lin Feng's Wind Controlling Sword Intent was as swift as lightning.

Piao Jinhao's shadow aura became more mysterious and unpredictable.

Zhou Chen's elemental control significantly improved.

Su Wan's shadow and healing powers perfectly blended.

Aljie's Holy Light belief remained unwavering.

Almost in quick succession, twelve auras within the cave underwent qualitative leaps, and flashes of unique upgrade energy light passed over everyone.

Chu Yixing, Level 57 Sword Immortal!

Yu Yue, Level 57 Radiant Knight!

Xu Bai, Level 57 Abyssal Summoner!

Ji Linghan, Level 57 Divine Punisher!

Han Ruoxue, Level 57 Moon Goddess!

Stone Startling Heaven, Level 57 Earth Guardian!

Lin Feng, Level 57 Wind Controlling Swordsman!

Piao Jinhao, Level 57 Shadow Assassin!

Zhou Chen, Level 57 Elemental Mage!

Su Wan, Level 57 Shadow Priest!

Aljie, Level 57 Temple Knight!

Everyone had advanced to level 57. The overall strength of the human squad had reached a new level. Attributes were comprehensively improved, and skills also changed. Not only was their power greatly increased, but some skills that originally required a large amount of energy to cast now consumed less.

Feeling the surging power within them, everyone exchanged smiles, sensing the even firmer conviction and soaring fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

The first phase was not yet over, and their journey, thanks to this collective level ascension, now had more confidence and possibilities.

Inside the cave, the twelve who had just completed their advancement had not yet had time to carefully experience the new power brought by level 57 when Shadow Claw and Silver Pupil, who were on guard at the cave entrance, almost simultaneously let out low and urgent warning growls.

"Something's happening!" Xu Bai instantly stood up, his bone staff already in hand.

Chu Yixing's eyes narrowed, his Sword Heart perception spreading outwards like mercury. His expression darkened slightly: "They came quickly. It's the Star Spirit Race, and another disgusting void energy. There are quite a few of them, forming a encirclement."

Everyone's expressions instantly became solemn. The joy of just leveling up was replaced by a strong sense of crisis. They hadn't expected the Star Spirit Race's retaliation to come so quickly, and they had even allied with void creatures.

"Prepare for battle!" Chu Yixing shouted in a rapid voice, "The cave entrance is narrow, which is good for defense. Yu Yue, Stone Startling Heaven, Aljie, form a triangular formation to block the entrance; Ling Han, Zhou Chen, prepare area-of-effect skills to cover the area in front of the entrance; Ruo Xue, Su Wan, fully support the front line, pay attention to dispelling void mental pollution; Xu Bai, summon abyssal units to fill the inner side of the entrance as a second line of defense and be ready to provide support at any time; Lin Feng, Piao Jinhao, be on standby for mobile action, waiting for my command to counter-charge or assassinate key targets."

The instructions were clear and precise, and everyone immediately took action. Their time fighting side-by-side had already forged a very high level of tacit understanding.

Yu Yue, Stone Startling Heaven, and Aljie, the three heavy armored warriors, quickly moved to the cave entrance. Two giant shields stood side by side, holy swords pointed diagonally. Holy Light, earth power, and power of faith intertwined, forming an impenetrable steel barrier.

Ji Linghan and Zhou Chen stood on either side, war hammer glowing with lightning, staff gathering elemental energy, ready to unleash thunder and ice-fire spells to clear the area.

Han Ruoxue and Su Wan stood slightly behind, their moonlight scepter and shadow prayer book already glowing with soft yet firm light.

Behind Xu Bai, ghostly light flickered. Several skeletal ogres and new summoned creatures holding bone shields, the [Skeletal Shield Guards], were summoned, filling the gaps on the inner side of the entrance, forming a deep defense.

Lin Feng and Piao Jinhao, like lurking leopards, concealed themselves in the shadows on either side of the entrance, their sword qi and killing intent held back.

Chu Yixing himself stood slightly behind the center of the defensive line, the green lotus immortal sword in his hand. His Sword Heart was fully activated, like the most precise radar, monitoring the entire battlefield, ready to respond to sudden situations and deliver a fatal blow to targets.

Just as the human squad's defensive line was completed, the attack from outside the cave already arrived.

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