Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 142 - 69: Great White Ape King, Nine Heaven Du Seal Soul-Calming Talisman Edict (Part 2)
Repetitive cycles allow for continuous operation, but fifteen people cannot do the same.
Within a few minutes, the combined efforts of several hundred people sent the pack of wolf demons scattering, defeated and fleeing.
The team did not pursue them, instead, on the command of a few squad leaders, they quickly recovered their mana and condition, while the fourth squad, which hadn’t engaged in the battle, collected the spoils.
The demon soldiers mostly dropped some weapons and materials, and occasionally some Tier Three or Four magical treasures worth a gold or two.
The drop rate was not that high, but with tens of thousands of demon soldiers in the camp, the total value was quite considerable.
After recovery, the team continued forward, flying up the mountain along a path.
On the mountainside, every certain distance, there was a platform with a barracks, heavily guarded by demon soldiers, and every half an hour, a unit of about 1,000 demon soldiers would emerge.
The higher they went, the more demon soldiers there were, and their average level also increased.
But despite the increase, they were still just demon soldiers with limited levels.
It didn’t matter whether they were level 60, 65, or 70; it made no difference to them as they crushed everything in their path, fighting all the way to a massive training ground on the mountainside, where they met a demon general and many sub-leaders assembled at the mountain waist.
White Wolf Demon General (Elite): Leader, Level 138, a spirit-evolved white wolf.
Attributes: Qi and Blood 3.6 million, Demonic Power 40,000, Attack Power 31,000, Speed 800 km/hour, Demon Skill: Four Symbols Star Scripture Level 115 (Refined), Xiaoyue, Battle Array Skill, Wolf Smoke, True Form Manifestation.
Aside from this, there were also two major wolf demon sub-leaders over level 100 and seven over level 90 sub-leaders.
Su Yu scanned the demon general and its sub-leaders, then looked up, his keen senses detecting several oppressive gazes from the mountain top.
"The Demon King is watching from the mountain top."
"Could attack at any time."
At this level, the Demon King’s intelligence wouldn’t be low; unlike in a game, just standing by as the player decimates its forces nearby. It would assess the situation to decide its next move.
Whether to flee, support, or ambush.
Su Yu signaled the team to hold position, then rose to fly towards the mountain top.
Yet before reaching it, the sky changed drastically as a massive demonic claw formed and struck down.
He agilely avoided the strike by shifting several hundred meters sideways; the claw attempted a lateral grab but missed, and he quickly distanced himself, looking back to see three figures, one in front and two behind, standing atop the peak.
Great White Ape King (Terrifying): Leader, Level 156, a spirit-evolved white ape.
Attributes: Qi and Blood 6.5 million, Demonic Power 450,000, Attack Power 56,000, Speed 1,800 km/hour, Demon Skill: Four Symbols Star Scripture Level 142 (Refined), Mountain Moving Strength, True Form Manifestation.
It’s evident that the Great White Ape King is the leader of this demon camp.
"Such a high level..."
Su Yu’s mouth twitched, sharing the attributes he observed with everyone, and asked Wei Xia with a mix of amusement and helplessness:
"How did you even attempt this with just a dozen people before?"
Wei Xia bashfully scratched his head:
"We didn’t exactly manage then, did we?"
"6..."
"You call that ’didn’t manage’?"
"Isn’t it?"
.....
"Indeed, didn’t manage, no doubt."
Su Yu almost laughed in disbelief, realizing Wei Xia had a knack for humor he hadn’t noticed before, so he shook his head and said:
"This BOSS is beyond our scope, we can’t fight it."
Ao Run, a dragon skilled in Dao Skill, also knew how formidable she was; this Great White Ape King shared a similarly terrifying template, with a higher level, and likely possessed magical treasures, making its power extremely daunting and troublesome.
Wei Xia asked, somewhat unwillingly:
"Even with our many numbers, we can’t take it down?"
Su Yu shook his head:
"We can fight, but the losses would be significant, many would die, I must consider the lives of my men."
"When fighting a BOSS, deaths are inevitable, as long as compensation is adequate."
Su Yu glanced at Wei Xia, surprised he would utter such words.
"I must take responsibility for my men’s lives; their lives are lives too, and no amount of compensation can equate to at least five years of life span, avoiding deaths is ideal, this BOSS is too powerful, if we force it, the losses will definitely....."
"What if inside is confirmed to have a refined level Dao Skill and two Tier Seven Treasures?"
Su Yu paused, asked gravely:
"How can you be sure?"
"I also know what kind of magical treasures they are."
Wei Xia seriously explained:
"The Dao Skill can be learned by several people; I’ll give you one spot, whether you learn it yourself, use it to win loyalty from your subordinates, or sell it, it’s up to you. Additionally, you can choose one of the two Tier Seven Treasures, you can pick first."
Su Yu fell silent.
The offer was substantial.
"Give me a moment, I need to think."
"Alright."
Su Yu pressed his fingers to his forehead, contemplating seriously.
Of course, it was tempting: one refined-level Dao Skill, and a choice of a Tier Seven Treasure, together valued at at least over 2,000 gold, and if the Tier Seven Treasure’s quality was high, it could be even more valuable.
But the risk was immense.
Yet, as the saying goes, the bigger the risks, the greater the rewards; wealth is sought amid danger; opportunities have always been a gamble.
"Let’s do it!"
"But we need to plan carefully, prepare well, and minimize potential battle casualties."
Thinking thoroughly for a moment, Su Yu summoned several squad leaders and explained the potential benefits and his decision:
"Qingfeng, return to the base and bring all the brothers with you, and also retrieve the various combat potions from the main warehouse."
Hu Qingfeng, upon hearing the main leader’s words, felt a tinge of excitement, nodded immediately:
"I’ll go right away."
He then looked at Gu Zhiqiu, instructing:
"I authorize you to use the main fund, go to the guild market to purchase 118 All Heaven Fiery Banners, and replenish the 108 Celestial One Profound Ice Banners exclusive to our team, and buy ten more as backup."
"I’m on it now."
"Yes."
Su Yu waved his hand, telling the other squad leaders:
"Inform the brothers that a fierce battle is ahead, with great risks, prepare them psychologically, and warn them not to be careless."
Once they left, Su Yu pinched his forehead, murmuring softly:
"A formation of 108 All Heaven Fiery Arrays can trap one demon general, and a formation of 108 Celestial One Profound Ice Arrays can trap another demon general. Wei Xia and He Shoucheng, along with two squads, can hold back the remaining demon generals, while two squads handle the subordinate leaders and demon soldiers, leaving one squad as a reserve to support as needed."
"I, along with Ao Run, will take on the Great White Ape King....."
"It’s quite a tough challenge, Ao Run might not be able to hold it off, this isn’t her domain after all; if it were in the water, it would be an easier battle."
"Sigh!"
With that, the team withdrew to the outer side of the mountain, setting up camp on a nearby peak.
Time passed, and seven hours later, a flying ship approached from the sky, with Hu Qingfeng bringing the rest of the three teams’ members over.
Su Yu instructed everyone to return to their respective squads, then noticed Hu Qingfeng lingering beside him.
He asked:
"Do you have something to say?"
Hu Qingfeng gathered his courage to ask:
"Captain, I heard you say that if you take down the Great White Ape King, you’ll get a Tier Seven Treasure and a refined-level Dao Skill; I wonder if you want the refined-level Dao Skill?"
Su Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise:
"You want it?"
He shyly rubbed his hands together:
"Hehe, of course, I want it."
"Didn’t your father prepare a refined-level Dao Skill for you?"
"Captain, you must be joking, without joining a sect, how could refined-level and above Dao Skills be so easily obtained? My father only managed to get a refined-level Dao Skill at the age of over sixty."
"Hmm."
Su Yu pondered a bit and said:
"Indeed, I don’t need it, but I can’t promise it to you right now. I plan to use it as an internal reward for the team. You, along with the three others besides Gu Zhiqiu, will compete for it fairly."
"It should be a fair competition."
Hu Qingfeng nodded, then added:
"I’m curious about what the competition criteria will be, and if I make a crucial contribution in the upcoming battle, could I have priority?"
Su Yu nodded:
"Of course, we...."
He paused, then suddenly called over several squad leaders:
"Come here."
The group flew over, wearing confused expressions.
Su Yu informed them of this, then said:
"This mission to corner the Demon King carries high risks, likely resulting in casualties. If you can reduce casualties or even achieve no casualties and add 1,000 taels of gold, you will have the priority for this refined-level Qi Refining Heart Skill."
Everyone was amazed, then ecstatic.
Except for Gu Zhiqiu, as he already possessed the Subtle Level Ten Thousand Gu Spirit Gathering Scripture, he no longer needed it.
