326: I'm actually an absolute genius!

"Go to the battlefield to be cannon fodder? No way."

"When it's time to slack off, you have to slack off. The battlefield is simply too dangerous."

Before even reaching Lanzhou Territory, Ling Peng had already made plans to use his mastery of Formations to serve as logistics personnel in the rear.

However, who could have expected that the moment the Teleportation Formation landed, he would be astonished to find himself directly in the core area of a battlefield.

The Star Soul Clan, Lanzhou Territory, Tianliu City.

The two sides, who were originally fighting a bloody battle in the city, simultaneously stopped their movements, because they suddenly noticed a Teleportation Formation opening up on the battlefield.

"That's a Star Soul Clan Teleportation Formation! Kill them!"

"Quick! Prioritize surrounding and eliminating them!!!"

In an instant, large numbers of Human Race Cultivators surged toward Ling Peng and his group like a tide.

Swish swish swish. As soon as Ling Peng and the others stepped out of the Teleportation Formation, overwhelming shouts of battle poured into their ears like surging tides.

"Blazing Fire Flowing Sand!"

While they were still stunned, scorching Spiritual Qi fire streams raged across the sky from afar, and one Star Soul Clan Cultivator was unfortunately hit by a Human Race Cultivator's Spell.

His body was instantly engulfed by raging flames, and his miserable screams were immediately drowned out by the noise of the battlefield.

With a puchi sound, he turned into flying ash.

Shouts of battle continued all around, and explosions were incessant.

Only then did everyone realize that they had been directly dropped into the battlefield.

"What exactly is going on?! Shouldn't we have been teleported to the rear?"

"Why did we land directly inside the battlefield!"

"Senior Brother! Help! Ah..."

"We can't run, the Human Race Cultivators have surrounded us!"

Next to Ling Peng, many Cultivators cried out in panic, every one of them at a loss.

It wasn't just them; even those Star Core Realm experts were panicking, as large groups of Human Race Cultivators wielding Magical Artifacts rushed forward to attack them.

"Fight individually! Move toward our allies!"

After Shen Li dropped that command, she went with the other Star Core Realm Cultivators to meet the Human Race Core Condensation Realm experts.

Right now, they couldn't even guarantee their own safety. In this kind of massive melee, a moment of carelessness meant death and the dissipation of their Dao.

The walls of Tianliu City, having endured long battles, were already riddled with holes and scarred, and the Star Soul Clan's Defensive Formation lights flickered unstably, potentially shattering and dissolving at any moment.

This city was a critical Strategic Hub, causing constant contention between the two races.

The Lord of Tianliu City had been calling for reinforcements for a long time before finally summoning Ling Peng and his batch of cannon fodder.

"Kill!"

In front of him, Human Race Cultivators surged like a tide. Ling Peng was utterly helpless; he could only raise the long sword in his hand and resist desperately, inwardly complaining endlessly.

Their group was an isolated army, surrounded within the Human Race battle lines.

If they couldn't quickly Breakthrough and link up with the other Star Soul Clan Cultivators, they would definitely be surrounded and annihilated.

"Ah!"

As Human Race Cultivators besieged them, Disciples from cannon fodder-level factions, and even Disciples of the Tianxing Martial Pavilion, were killed one after another.

When they looked over, their own camp in the direction of Tianliu City had no intention of saving them.

Perhaps, right now, they were just a piece of meat meant to delay the Human Race's siege rhythm.

Looking at the war-torn, meat-grinder-like Tianliu City, Ling Peng clearly knew that he could no longer hide his strength.

"Heh, I originally planned to get along with you all as an ordinary Cultivator."

"I'm not pretending anymore. I am actually! A Super Duper Prodigy!"

Ling Peng roared loudly, then activated his Natal Star Cluster.

Hua hua hua. Vast and powerful Spiritual Qi fluctuations erupted, his own Half-step Star Core Realm cultivation was displayed without reservation, and nine dazzling, colorful Star Clusters appeared above his head.

"What! He has already condensed nine Star Clusters!"

"Half-step Star Core! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Seeing this scene, the Disciples who were also from the Tianxing Martial Pavilion were all dumbfounded.

The Star Soul Clan Cultivators from other factions who came together via the Teleportation Formation might not know, but they knew exactly who Ling Peng was.

He was just a slacker who usually only Cultivated occasionally.

Even if his talent was strong, he definitely couldn't Break through to Half-step Star Core within five years while slacking off!

And those unbelievable nine Star Clusters—their number of Star Clusters was actually less than two-thirds of Ling Peng's?

In the crowd, Third Senior Brother Ji Tongtian and Fourth Senior Sister Liang Xiner also widened their eyes, utterly shocked.

At most, they thought he only had cultivation at the Starlight Realm Middle Stage.

However, no matter how unbelievable they found it, the truth ultimately prevailed over all doubts.

"Natal Star Cluster, Manifest!"

Subsequently, the nine Star Clusters instantly merged and condensed, transforming into a majestic and powerful giant.

This giant wore a pure white, gold-inlaid Celestial Emperor Battle Robe, a Sky Peak Crown on its head, and wielded a Divine Sword, radiating unparalleled dominance.

This giant also clearly possessed cultivation at the Half-step Star Core Realm.

However, when the Star Soul Clan and Human Race Cultivators clearly saw the giant's face, they couldn't help but exclaim, "So conceited."

That's right, the shameless Ling Peng used the System to mold the condensed form of his Natal Star Cluster into his own image.

Honestly, although it was a bit embarrassing, standing there, it really did possess the demeanor of an Unparalleled Celestial Emperor.

Ling Peng leaped up, controlling the Natal Star Cluster Giant condensed in his image, and strode into the battlefield.

Wherever he went, Human Race Cultivators couldn't stop him, and a path was forcefully carved out.

The Tianxing Martial Pavilion Disciples, along with the Cultivators from the cannon fodder-level factions, immediately saw hope of survival. They quickly followed, fighting while moving closer to their own camp.

The Lord of Tianliu City, who originally had no intention of saving anyone, changed his mind at this moment and ordered the Cultivators under him to also push toward that direction.

With this series of changes, the focus of the entire battlefield shifted.

"Quick, focus your Spells to attack that Star Soul Clan Cultivator!!"

"If we can't take Tianliu City today, eliminating a Nine Star Cluster User is still worthwhile!"

Someone in the Human Race camp shouted. Immediately, various Spells rained down toward Ling Peng and the giant, but they couldn't stop their advance.

However, how could the Human Race simply watch as the opponent led that wave of Star Soul Clan members out of the encirclement?

"Seeking death!"

With a whoosh, a Human Race Prodigy Cultivator at the Core Foundation Realm Late Stage rushed out, heading straight for Ling Peng on the giant's shoulder.

The Star Cluster Giant was currently restricted by Human Race Spells, making it the perfect time to capture the king first.

"Good timing! Just in time for me to practice!"

He was strong, but facing the fully powered Ling Peng, he was finished off on the spot within fifty rounds.

Afterward, many more people rushed out, also at the Core Foundation Realm Late Stage. Without exception, they were either slain or defeated and fled.

After Ling Peng killed more than ten Human Race Prodigy Cultivators, he returned to the top of the Star Cluster Giant.

"A Star Soul Clan Prodigy with nine Star Clusters? And a half-step Star Soul Clan Star Core!"

"The Young Palace Lords of the Ascending Immortal Manor should be in Mingxue City right now."

"Fine, let me be the one to meet you first!"

With a bang, an extremely dazzling beam of light shot up from within the Human Race Cultivator camp.

Immediately following, a young woman whose body was wreathed in seven-colored rainbow Spiritual Qi rushed over, emitting a dazzling spiritual glow.

Her eyes flashed with Battle Intent, and the Serpentine Spear in her hand stabbed straight toward Ling Peng.

"Miss, men and women should not touch; please respect yourself!"

Ling Peng, on the giant's shoulder, also leaped out fiercely, his long sword drawing a Sword Flower as it collided with the young woman's Serpentine Spear.

With a loud clang, sparks flew from the clash of metal, and the powerful recoil forced both of them back several meters.

Ling Peng's clothes were spotless, while the opponent's wrist was slightly numb from the shock of the blow.

Su Meichen's delicate brows furrowed, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.

This middle-aged Star Soul Clan man actually possessed such potent strength.

"Hmph, you have some skill, but it's not enough!"

Su Meichen shouted softly. The seven-colored rainbow Spiritual Qi around her became even denser, and a layer of strange light appeared on her Serpentine Spear.

She lightly tapped her foot, her figure darting forward like a phantom. The Serpentine Spear struck toward Ling Peng's throat like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.

The range of their battle was not something ordinary Cultivators could approach; the combat fluctuations alone were astonishing.

"Too slow, no challenge..."

Just as Ling Peng was about to speak confidently, a feeling of dread suddenly struck him.

"Not good! Someone is ambushing me!"

He subconsciously looked back in that direction, and when he clearly saw the appearance of the attacker, his eyes were filled with shock and confusion... "Why is it you!"