Transmigration and Self-Saving Cultivation

Chapter 275 Jun Luochuan's Surprising Move.

On the battlefield at the Shadow Cult's core stronghold, the situation became increasingly deadlocked. Led by Elder Xuanfeng, the Shadow Cult put up a stubborn resistance. Although their dark magic array had been impacted, it continued to operate, constantly providing them with power. While the cultivator army was numerous and highly motivated, they found it difficult to break through the Shadow Cult's fierce resistance for the time being.

Jun Luochuan stood in the center of the battlefield, surrounded by flashing magical light and deafening battle cries. He skillfully dodged Elder Xuanfeng's fierce attacks while rapidly searching for a way to break the deadlock. Since receiving the enhancement from dark power, Elder Xuanfeng's strength had greatly increased. Each swing of his black sword, radiating an eerie light, unleashed a powerful dark sword aura, lunging towards Jun Luochuan like a black dragon.

"Jun Luochuan, you cannot escape today! This dark power will devour you all!" Elder Xuanfeng laughed wildly, his eyes revealing madness and determination.

Jun Luochuan knew that if this stalemate wasn't broken quickly, the casualties of the cultivator army would continue to increase, and the situation would become increasingly unfavorable for them. His gaze swept rapidly across the battlefield, trying to find a flaw in the chaotic battle.

Suddenly, his gaze fell upon the center of the dark magic circle. There, a black crystal was continuously absorbing the surrounding dark energy, clearly the key to maintaining the circle's operation. Jun Luochuan's heart stirred, and a bold plan gradually took shape in his mind.

"Su Yao!" Jun Luochuan shouted Su Yao's name while fending off Elder Xuanfeng's attacks.

Su Yao was engaged in a fierce battle with a group of Shadow Cult members not far away when she heard Jun Luochuan's call. She quickly dealt with the enemies in front of her and rushed towards Jun Luochuan's direction.

"Jun Luochuan, what's wrong?" Su Yao came to Jun Luochuan's side and asked anxiously.

Jun Luochuan quickly said, "Look at the black crystal in the center of that magic array; that's the key. I'll lure Elder Xuanfeng away. You find an opportunity to lead the disciples skilled in stealth and movement techniques to quietly approach the magic array and destroy the crystal. Remember, be careful and don't get discovered."

Su Yao looked in the direction Jun Luochuan pointed and saw the black crystal emitting a faint glow. She nodded firmly, "Okay, I understand. Be careful yourself."

After saying that, Su Yao quickly turned around and searched for suitable candidates in the crowd. She selected several of the most agile disciples from Gale Valley and conveyed Jun Luochuan's plan to them.

Jun Luochuan took a deep breath, once again channeling his spiritual energy to its limit, and unleashed a fierce sword technique. This sword technique attacked Elder Xuanfeng like a storm, each strike containing powerful sword energy, attempting to attract Elder Xuanfeng's full attention.

"Hmph, you think you can defeat me like this?" Elder Xuanfeng snorted coldly upon seeing Jun Luochuan's attack, and brandished his black sword, engaging Jun Luochuan in a fierce counterattack.

The battle between the two instantly attracted the attention of many on the battlefield. Jun Luochuan deliberately shifted the battle area away from the magic array, while continuously increasing the intensity of his attacks, leaving Elder Xuanfeng no time to spare.

Su Yao, leading the disciples of Gale Valley, took advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was drawn to the battle between Jun Luochuan and Elder Xuanfeng, and quietly approached the magic array. They moved like ghosts across the chaotic battlefield, trying to avoid the sight of the Shadow Cult members.

However, the Shadow Cult seemed to sense something amiss. A Shadow Cult leader responsible for guarding the magic array scanned the surroundings warily. Just as Su Yao and the others were about to approach the array, he suddenly shouted, "Enemies are approaching the magic array! Stop them!"

In an instant, a group of Shadow Cult members charged towards Su Yao and her companions. Su Yao inwardly cried out in alarm, but she did not flinch. "Everyone, don't panic, proceed according to plan!" Su Yao said, casting a confusion spell to create a fog around them, interfering with the enemy's vision.

The disciples of Gale Valley seized the opportunity to use their movement techniques to quickly weave through the mist, dodging the attacks of the Shadow Cult members. The sharp blades in their hands gleamed coldly, and they waited for the right moment to launch a fatal blow against any approaching enemy.

Hearing the commotion behind him, Jun Luochuan knew that Su Yao and the others had been discovered. He was anxious, but he couldn't afford to be distracted at this moment; he had to continue to hold Elder Xuanfeng back. He gritted his teeth and unleashed a forbidden sword technique he had never used before.

Jun Luochuan's spiritual power surged wildly, his longsword shone brightly, and a huge sword aura roared out from the sword, like a dazzling meteor, shooting towards Elder Xuanfeng.

"What kind of sword technique is this?" Elder Xuanfeng was startled as he sensed the immense power contained within the sword energy. He quickly gathered all the dark power in his body onto the black sword, attempting to block the attack.

With a deafening boom, the sword energy collided with the black sword, unleashing a burst of intense light and a powerful impact. Elder Xuanfeng was forced back several steps by the impact, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Jun Luochuan, how dare you use such a desperate move!" Elder Xuanfeng roared angrily.

Jun Luochuan ignored his roar and launched another attack. He knew that now was the best time for Su Yao and the others to destroy the magic array, and he had to buy them as much time as possible.

Su Yao engaged in a fierce battle with the Shadow Cult members amidst the mist. Although the disciples of Gale Valley were agile, the Shadow Cult members outnumbered her and fought desperately to protect the magic array.

"This won't do; it will be very difficult for us to get close to the crystal," a disciple of Gale Valley said anxiously.

Su Yao frowned, quickly searching for a solution. Suddenly, an idea struck her, and she took out some specially made smoke bombs from her storage ring. These smoke bombs were prepared in advance for various situations; they contained special spices that could interfere with the enemy's sense of smell and spiritual perception.

Su Yao threw out a smoke grenade, and instantly, a pungent smoke filled the battlefield. The Shadow Cult members coughed incessantly in the smoke, their vision and senses severely impaired, and their movements slowed down.

"Now! Charge!" Su Yao shouted, leading the disciples of Gale Valley toward the black crystal at the center of the magic array.

Finally, they successfully approached the black crystal. Su Yao looked at the crystal that emitted an eerie light, took a deep breath, gathered all her spiritual power in her palms, and then pushed it forcefully towards the crystal.

"Smash it!" Su Yao shouted.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy struck the crystal, causing it to tremble slightly and develop cracks on its surface. However, the crystal did not shatter immediately.

"Let's all work together!" Su Yao shouted.

The disciples of Gale Valley poured their spiritual energy into the crystal, and with their combined attack, the black crystal finally shattered completely with a "crack".

As the crystal shattered, the dark magic circle flickered and began to crumble. A sinister roar emanated from within the circle, as if the dark forces were uttering a defiant howl.

"The magic array has been destroyed!" The cultivators on the battlefield cheered upon seeing this. Their morale soared, and they seized the opportunity to launch an even fiercer attack on the Shadow Cult.

Elder Xuanfeng was greatly alarmed to see the magic array destroyed. Ignoring Jun Luochuan's attack, he turned and rushed towards the magic array.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" Jun Luochuan wouldn't let him get away with it. He quickly used his movement technique to block Elder Xuanfeng's path.

"Jun Luochuan, you ruined my plans! I'll kill you!" Elder Xuanfeng angrily brandished his black sword and launched a frenzied attack on Jun Luochuan.

Jun Luochuan showed no fear, unleashing his most exquisite swordsmanship in a fierce battle with Elder Xuanfeng. Elder Xuanfeng, his mind in disarray due to the destruction of the magic array, made numerous mistakes in his attacks.

Seizing the opportunity, Jun Luochuan thrust his sword towards Elder Xuanfeng's shoulder. Elder Xuanfeng was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the sword, the black sword flying out of his hand.

"You..." Elder Xuanfeng looked at Jun Luochuan angrily, his eyes filled with resentment.

Just then, encouraged by Jun Luochuan, the cultivator army pressed forward and routed the remaining Shadow Cult members. The Shadow Cult's defenses collapsed completely, and its members fled in all directions.

However, Jun Luochuan knew that this battle was not over yet. The leader of the Shadow Cult was still at large, and as long as the leader lived, the cultivation world would continue to face a tremendous threat.

"Listen up, everyone! Don't let any Shadow Cult members escape. We must wipe them all out! At the same time, send some people to track down the Shadow Cult leader. We must not let him escape!" Jun Luochuan shouted.

The cultivators sprang into action. Some continued to pursue the fleeing Shadow Cult members, while others formed tracking teams and chased after the cult leader in the direction he had fled.

Jun Luochuan looked at the busy crowd, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Although the battle had been difficult, thanks to everyone's wisdom and courage, they had successfully broken the stalemate and achieved a partial victory. However, he knew that the road ahead was still full of challenges; the Shadow Cult leader would certainly not give up easily, and they must be fully prepared for the battles to come.

Jun Luochuan came to Su Yao's side, looking at her somewhat tired but joyful face, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. "Su Yao, thanks to you this time, you did a great job."

Su Yao smiled slightly, "I just did what I was supposed to do. Besides, it also required everyone's joint efforts."

Jun Luochuan nodded, looking at the devastation on the battlefield, silently pondering his next plan. He knew that the Shadow Cult leader was likely to seek new power for revenge, so they had to quickly restore their strength, strengthen their defenses, and continue searching for the remaining forces of the Shadow Cult to completely eliminate the threat.

In the time that followed, the cultivators began cleaning up the battlefield and treating the wounded. They collected the dark magical artifacts and various resources scattered across the battlefield, all of which could contribute to the development of the cultivation world. At the same time, they meticulously treated their injured comrades, ensuring that every wounded cultivator could recover as quickly as possible.

Jun Luochuan then gathered with the leaders and elders of various sects to discuss their next move. They analyzed the possible escape routes and hiding places of the Shadow Cult leader and formulated a detailed plan for tracking and encirclement.

"Based on the current situation, the leader of the Shadow Cult is likely to head to the Dark Mountains. The terrain there is complex, and there are many points where dark power converges, making it easier for him to hide and recover his strength," an elder analyzed, looking at the map.

Jun Luochuan nodded slightly. "I also think the Dark Mountains are a strong possibility. We can split into several groups. One group will continue to search for the remaining forces of the Shadow Cult in the vicinity to prevent them from making a comeback; the other group will head to the Dark Mountains to track down the leader of the Shadow Cult."

The leaders of each sect expressed their agreement. Thus, the cultivation army, according to plan, divided into different teams and began their respective operations.

Jun Luochuan personally led an elite team towards the Dark Mountains. Along the way, they proceeded cautiously, vigilantly observing every movement around them. A sinister atmosphere permeated the Dark Mountains; trees were twisted, flowers withered, as if this were a corner forgotten by life.

"Everyone be careful, there may be all sorts of dangers lurking here. The leader of the Shadow Cult may have set a trap here as well," Jun Luochuan whispered to the group.

Everyone nodded, gripping their weapons tightly and becoming more alert. They continued along the winding mountain path when suddenly, a group of dark figures appeared ahead. These figures were agile and swift, quickly rushing towards them.

"They're assassins from the Shadow Cult!" someone shouted.

Jun Luochuan looked closely and saw that they were indeed a group of Shadow Cult assassins dressed in black robes. These assassins held sharp daggers in their hands, and their eyes were filled with cold killing intent.

"Prepare for battle!" Jun Luochuan swiftly drew his longsword, unleashing a fierce swordsmanship as he faced the assassin.