The Qingming Mountains are located in the central part of the Xuelan Star, stretching for tens of millions of miles. The spiritual energy here is thin, and high-level cultivators rarely stay here.
A mound of earth appeared on the ground and moved rapidly towards the Medaka Mountains.
An hour later, a mound of earth appeared outside a green bamboo forest.
The mound of earth shook slightly, and two men and two women crawled out from the ground. They were covered with a yellow light curtain. They were Han Zhangxiang and his three companions.
They contacted the Skyfire Fairy and were ordered to rush to the Green Medaka Mountains to reunite with her.
A green light flashed in the bamboo forest, and Hong Yusen appeared. His right arm was missing and his face looked slightly pale.
"Friend Han, you are finally here."
Hong Yusen said with a smile.
"Friend Hong, where is Senior Xu?"
Han Zhangxiang asked nervously. He was worried that it was an ambush. There was no other way. Being in enemy territory, they had to be careful.
"You guys follow me!"
Hong Yusen said with a smile, turned and walked towards the depths of the bamboo forest.
Han Zhangxiang and the other three looked at each other, nodded to each other, and followed.
After passing through the bamboo forest, a towering mountain appeared in front of them. The mountain was covered with gray-white stones and had sparse vegetation. There was a cave about ten feet in size at the foot of the mountain.
"Friend Han, come in!"
A somewhat weak female voice came from the cave.
Han Zhangxiang and three others followed Hong Yusen in. Not long after, they reached the end and appeared in a cave about an acre in size. There were more than twenty simple stone rooms in the cave. The Skyfire Fairy was sitting cross-legged on a huge yellow rock. Her face was pale and her expression was listless.
They sent out five fusion monks, and three of them died, which was a heavy loss. Of course, they killed even more fusion monks.
The Fairy of Skyfire and the Lord of Five Thunders survived, but the other three combined cultivators died.
"Greetings, Senior Xu."
Han Zhangxiang and the other three bowed quickly with respectful expressions.
"You guys clear a stone chamber for yourselves and wait for the Xiahou family's reinforcements to arrive, and then we'll leave together."
The Skyfire Fairy ordered, her voice weak.
The combined monks of the Xiahou family will go to the Blood Mist Star. They will gather the monks who are left behind in various places and plan to leave with the monks of the Xiahou family.
Han Zhangxiang and the other three responded, and each cleared out a simple stone room and settled down there.
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Blood Rainbow Star, Blood Rainbow Mountains.
In the Blood Rainbow Palace, Xiahou Yulong was sitting on the main seat and Xiahou Yunxue was reporting to him.
"Seventh Uncle has led a team to Blood Mist Star. They have already contacted the Skyfire Fairy of the Red Sun Star Region and accepted a group of cultivators from the Red Sun Star Region. Will they bring them back or send them back to the Red Sun Star Region?"
Xiahou Yunxue asked.
"Let's bring them back! We can't use starships to send them back, at least not now. Let them cooperate with us to deal with the monks in the Blood Sky Star Region! It won't be too late to send them back after the war is over."
Xiahou Yulong ordered.
"Yes, Old Ancestor Yulong."
Xiahou Yunxue agreed and left.
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Chiyang Star Region, Zixuan Star, Zixuan Mountains.
A manor covering an area of 1,000 acres, with pavilions, towers, gardens and waterside pavilions.
In a green hexagonal stone pavilion, more than 30 Void-Refining cultivators including Han Changming, Ye Xin, and the Fairy of Heavenly Fire gathered together to drink tea and discuss Taoism.
"Friend Han, is your uncle trapped on the Blood Mist Star? I heard that the Xiahou family has sent people to attack the Blood Sky Star Region, and they should be able to bring them back."
A burly young man in a golden shirt said with a smile.
The young man in the golden shirt has bronze skin, bulging muscles, and is full of strength.
Xu Lang, in the late stage of Lianxu, is the key training target of Tiandan Palace and a fighting maniac.
Not long after he was transferred from the rear to the frontline, he had sparred with more than twenty Void-Refining cultivators and only lost four games, which shows how strong he is.
"I hope so!"
Han Changming nodded.
"It will take a long time for the war to end. If it's your opinion, we should go straight to Yulan Star and annihilate them in one fell swoop while their reinforcements can't arrive. This will save us from more troubles. It's not a good idea to drag it on like this!"
A young woman in a white dress with gorgeous features expressed her opinion.
The young woman in the white dress had skin as white as snow and a graceful figure. Judging from her clothes, she was obviously a monk from the Heavenly Soldiers Palace.
Chen Xue, who is in the late stage of Lianxu, is the key training target of Tianbing Palace.
"Yes! It would be better to wipe them out completely."
A tall and thin old man in a blue robe echoed.
Mu Tianhe, in the late stage of Refining Void, was born in the Mu family. The Mu family’s old nest was captured by the Blood Demon Sect and the Yang family. He was outside at the time and escaped the disaster.
When talking about the Blood Demon Sect and the Yang Family, the Mu Family members were filled with hatred.
"That's right, but maybe there are other considerations!"
A plump young woman in a golden dress expressed her opinion.
Qin Rong, born in Tianfu Sect, is in the late Lianxu stage.
"That's right. I think the higher-ups must have a plan. Now is a great opportunity to eliminate the enemy. It's impossible for them not to be tempted. They are probably waiting for reinforcements!"
Han Changming strongly agreed.
"If Senior Qian takes action, the Blood Sky Star Region will probably withdraw its troops soon."
Hong Yilin spoke up.
The war has been going on for so long, and the Hong family has lost dozens of members and suffered heavy losses. He hopes to end the war as soon as possible and does not want to delay it.
Many small and medium-sized forces have been crippled, and those with less luck have been directly destroyed.
"Senior Qian doesn't have the time to care about these things. If Senior Qian takes action, the Blood River Divine Lord of the Blood Sky Star Region will also take action. This level of war is not enough to let the Mahayana cultivators take action, unless they are fighting for rare tribulation materials or tribulation treasures."
Fairy Yuexi analyzed.
"That's true. No matter what, I hope the war will end as soon as possible!"
Hong Yilin's face was full of anticipation.
Xu Lang nodded, and was about to say something when he took out a pale golden disc from his arms, entered a spell, frowned and said, "I suddenly have something urgent to deal with. Fellow Taoists, the gathering ends here."
Qin Rong and many other Void Refining cultivators took out the communication disks one after another, typed in a spell, all with surprised expressions on their faces, and said goodbye and left.
Han Changming and Ye Xin looked at each other. It seemed that a decisive battle was about to take place, otherwise they would all be in danger.
Seeing this, Fairy Yuexi announced that the meeting would be adjourned early and reunited another day.
Not long after Han Changming and Ye Xin arrived at their residence, Zhao Tianxue came over.
"Friend Han, there is a mission now. Do you want to participate?"
Zhao Tianxue asked.
"What mission? Fairy Zhao, can you tell me in detail?"
Han Changming asked politely.
"To counterattack Yulan Star, we have gathered fifteen combined cultivators, ready to wipe out Ma Bin and his men in one fell swoop. We need to dispatch a group of virtual refinement cultivators to accompany us. This mission is somewhat dangerous, but it is easy to make merit. If you are willing, then go with us. If not, you can stay in the base, there will be no danger."
Zhao Tianxue said slowly.
"Counterattack Yulan Star!"
Han Changming looked thoughtful, thought for a moment, and nodded, "I'm willing to participate."
Staying in a stronghold is not necessarily safe. Qianyang Valley is an example. It is safer to follow fifteen combined monks.
“I’m joining in too!”
Ye Xin echoed.
"You all should prepare and gather at the square tomorrow. Oh, and notify your close Void Refining cultivators. If they are willing to participate, then we can join them!"
Zhao Tianxue ordered.
Han Changming agreed, and after chatting for a few words, Zhao Tianxue said goodbye and left.
"For such a big thing as a counterattack, she told us directly that she trusts us and asked us to inform the close Void Refining cultivators. Isn't she afraid of the news leaking out?"
Ye Xin asked doubtfully.
The battle has lasted for so long, both sides must have spies. Isn't Zhao Tianxue afraid of the news leaking out
"Perhaps they don't care about leaking the news. With fifteen combined cultivators working together, it won't be a problem to capture Yulan Star. Or maybe they did it on purpose. Regardless of them, we should prepare well. You notify Master and Fellow Daoist Han and ask them if they want to join us."
Han Changming said in a deep voice.
Ye Xin nodded and agreed.
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Yulan Star, Yulan Valley, a manor covering an area of 100 acres.
Ma Bin, Ning Yue and a dozen other combined-state cultivators were sitting in a green stone pavilion, talking about something.
"We have received accurate information that the people from the Red Sun Star Region are about to launch a counterattack. They are probably trying to wipe us out in one fell swoop while our reinforcements cannot arrive."
Jiang Hao said with a frown.
"How about we retreat first? We can avoid their attack and there's no need to fight them to the death."
Yang Yuling suggested.
"Yes! If reinforcements can't come, we will be wiped out sooner or later if we continue to stay here."
"That's right. Let's retreat with our disciples! It's not too late to deal with them after we repel the attack from the Qinglian Star Region."
"I agree with withdrawing troops. Staying here means waiting to die."
Many combined monks expressed their opinions and suggested retreating to avoid the enemy's attack.
"Humph, will it be safe if we retreat back to the Blood Sky Star Region? Will the Red Sun Star Region not attack us?"
Ning Yue said unhappily.
"That's right. By then, we will be attacked from all sides and in even greater trouble. It will be difficult to fight back then. We have lost so many people and we don't even have a star to cultivate immortals. Are we just going to retreat?"
Yang Ting said with some dissatisfaction.
"Friend Ma, tell me what you think!"
Jiang Hao looked at Ma Bin and asked.
Behind Ma Bin is the Blood River God, and his opinion is very important.
"If we want to mobilize a large force to deal with the Red Sun Star Region, will we inform the people below? Tell them the real purpose?"
Ma Bin said in a deep voice.
It was impossible for them to tell the people below in detail about such an important matter. Several spies reported that the Chiyang Star Region was preparing to dispatch 15 combined cultivators to lead a counterattack on Yulan Star.
"Perhaps they deliberately spread the news to scare us off, or maybe they don't care about our reaction. I guess they have prepared some valuable treasures or have a great fusion master to attack!"
Jiang Hao analyzed.
"Friend Ma, if you have anything to say, just say it! Don't keep us in suspense."
Yang Yuling said with a frown.
"We don't know their true intentions. If we retreat now, they will definitely attack the Blood Sky Star Region. If we want to make them give up this idea, we must severely injure them or hurt them. I suggest that we split our troops into two groups. One group will defend Yulan Star, and the other group will attack the stronghold of Zixuan Star."
Ma Bin expressed his opinion.
Although dividing the troops into two groups weakens their strength, they are more flexible. Even if the analysis is wrong, they will not be completely wiped out. Instead, they may be able to achieve great success in both groups.
"What if they really send out fifteen combined cultivators? Wouldn't it be a big loss for us to stay on Yulan Star?"
Jiang Hao said with a frown.
"I will personally lead the team to stay behind on Yulan Star. Fellow Daoist Jiang, you take a group of people to Zixuan Star. If Zixuan Star is empty, then take it and kill as many enemies as possible. If Zixuan Star's defense is strong, then you retreat."
Ma Bin said slowly.
"What if Zixuan Star is just an empty shell? Wouldn't that mean we've come to nothing?"
Jiang Hao asked in confusion.
"If that's the case, you can choose your own targets and attack other immortal cultivation planets, or attack the lair of a large force. The purpose is simple, to kill as many of the enemy's living forces as possible."
Ma Bin ordered.
"Humph, attacking the lair of another major power? That's easy to say. We have planted spies and prepared for tens of thousands of years before we succeeded. If we try again, let alone half of the combined cultivators leading the team, even if all of us take action, it will be difficult to capture the lair of a major power."
Jiang Hao snorted coldly and said with some dissatisfaction.
Ma Bin was talking without any worries. They suffered heavy losses after attacking the Mu family's lair. This was under the premise that there was an insider. After what happened with the Mu family, other forces would definitely step up their vigilance, and it would be very difficult to attack their lair again.
Even if they really break in, the losses will be huge, and they might even be surrounded by the enemy.
They have starships, and the enemy has starships too.
"We don't have to attack the lair of a large force. In short, we should kill as many enemies as possible and destroy some medium-sized forces. This way, no matter what the result is, the Red Sun Star Region won't have so many experts to attack the Blood Sky Star Region."
Ma Bin analyzed.
"Okay! Then you stay on Yulan Star, and Madam Yang and I will lead the team to attack Zixuan Star. We will exchange bases and see who wins."
Jiang Hao agreed.
It is quite dangerous to stay on Yulan Star, as we might get surrounded.
They discussed the specific details, left one after another, and went down to make the arrangements.
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Blood Rainbow Star, Blood Rainbow Mountains, Blood Rainbow Palace.
Xiahou Yulong was sitting on the main seat and Xiahou Yunxue was reporting to him.
"According to the time, Uncle Seven and the others will be back soon."
Xiahou Yunxue spoke.
"They are back. Go and make arrangements for those Void Refining monks."
After saying this, Xiahou Yulong jumped and flew out.
A flying boat shining with golden light descended from the sky and landed at the entrance of the Blood Rainbow Palace. Han Debiao and dozens of other monks stood on it.
The Skyfire Fairy, the Five Thunder Lord and a tall and thin old man in a golden robe stood at the front. Judging from the aura of the old man in the golden robe, he was obviously a combined cultivator.
Xiahou Changming, early stage of fusion.
When Han Zhangxiang and others saw Xiahou Yulong and Xiahou Yunxue, they all breathed a sigh of relief. They were finally safe and no longer had to worry about being hunted down by the enemy.
"Xu Xianzi, Xu Daoyou, I have long heard of your great names, and today I finally get to see you in person."
Xiahou Yulong clasped his hands together, smiling.
"Fellow Daoist Xiahou, you are too polite. I am not a famous person."
Lord Wu Lei said modestly.
"This time, we are all grateful to Brother Xiahou for lending a helping hand, otherwise we would be in trouble. I won't thank you enough, let's repel the invasion of the Blood Sky Star Region first."
Skyfire Fairy said in a deep voice.
"What Fairy Xu said is what I want to say as well. Yunxue, take them down to rest. Fairy Xu, Fellow Daoist Xu, please follow me and let's talk about the war."
Xiahou Yulong gave an order and took the Skyfire Fairy and the Five Thunder Lord into the Blood Rainbow Palace. Han Debiao and others followed Xiahou Yunxue to rest.