CHAPTER 968: CHAPTER 737: GATHERING OF PERSONNEL

The warfare on the Earth Defense Line is not the same as traditional warfare. As this Evolver said, the level of Cultivators varies greatly, and the number of people can no longer decide a war.

What truly influences a war is a few top experts.

Therefore, in such circumstances, warfare has turned into a competition among top experts.

They will gather in a designated area, each sending an equal number of experts to engage in combat until the war’s end.

Sounds pretty good.

It’s beneficial to Earth but actually very brutal. Each time a war begins, it means Earth loses a group of top experts. These experts have the potential to change Earth’s future.

With each war that begins, top Evolvers are gradually exhausted.

"So this is how wars are fought," thought Li Yi after listening.

Clearly a losing situation. In his opinion, the Earth Defense Line shouldn’t engage in battle. The best strategy would be to cross realms entirely, wait for several decades, and then return for revenge.

By then, tens of millions, possibly even hundreds of millions of Evolvers crossing realms for revenge—what world could withstand that?

However, the fate of an entire world is not something Li Yi can be concerned about now. For him, he’s just a soldier on the battlefield. He should focus on how to defeat five strong enemies next time.

While Li Yi was chatting with the Evolver.

Suddenly.

He sensed something and looked into the distance.

A red Flying Sword was approaching from the direction of the Xuanxian Continent’s station. Its speed wasn’t particularly fast, but it was incredibly imposing. Even before it got close, Li Yi could hear the sounds of war drums and clashing weapons, as if a battle was about to erupt.

"It’s a war declaration from the Xuanxian Continent. The new battle is about to begin," the Evolver on the Black Great Wall’s complexion suddenly changed.

Even before he finished speaking.

Li Yi looked towards the Demon God Realm’s station. A terrifying demonic aura accompanied a stone tablet flying over. Although he couldn’t read the demonic script on it, it was undoubtedly another war declaration.

"Indeed, the Demon God Realm is here as well. Li Yi, hurry to the meeting hall. You might have to go to the battlefield," urged the Evolver.

"Alright. I’m leaving. Be careful," Li Yi said no more. Immediately, the Xiangyun under his feet lifted him as he flew towards the meeting hall.

At the same time, he saw Evolvers from all directions within the Earth Defense Line gathering.

These Evolvers usually stayed in other areas of the Defense Line and rarely met. After all, most of the time, they were cultivating. They only met when war was imminent.

"Quite a few people, the foundation of the Earth Defense Line is decent," Li Yi thought to himself. With a quick glance, there were at least a hundred people.

While their strengths varied, at least all were qualified to be on the battlefield.

Evolvers without the qualification to be on the battlefield wouldn’t go to the meeting hall.

"Li Yi, is that you?" Suddenly, a voice sounded out as a majestic and hot surge of Qi-Blood approached rapidly.

Li Yi’s eyelids twitched as he looked over instinctively.

He saw a familiar figure appear beside him.

A robust Martial Arts master with blade-like eyebrows and an unruly demeanor. From his attire and actions, he was evidently not from Earth.

"Ji Wu, is that you?" Li Yi was somewhat surprised to meet a familiar face here.

At this moment, Ji Wu laughed heartily: "Li Yi, after parting at the Demon God Realm Defense Line, who would’ve thought we’d meet again at the Earth Defense Line? As expected, there’s your presence where battles are."

"You are willing to fight for Earth?" Li Yi asked, scrutinizing him.

Ji Wu wagged his finger: "No, Li Yi, you’re mistaken. I’m not fighting for Earth. I’m fighting for myself. I’m honing myself in battle, aiming for the pinnacle of Martial Arts. Remember when you told me to seek out Zhao Ge, Master Zhao?"

"Thanks to you, I realized how a pure Martial Artist truly punches. I’m not the same as I was before."

His words exuded immense confidence, and his entire aura was extremely oppressive.

"At least at the level of the Two Flowers Realm," Li Yi noted the oppressive aura, his heart tensing: "And he specializes in Martial Arts. His combat power surpasses that of a typical Great Demon."

But Ji Wu having such strength didn’t surprise him.

This person was a Martial Arts genius from the Otherworld, specifically here on Earth for training.

"But you’re not simple either. I can sense the unimaginable terrifying power hidden beneath your non-human form. After this battle, I want to spar with you," Ji Wu said, staring intently at Li Yi, his fighting spirit blazing.

Li Yi replied, "Though your current strength is considerable, if you truly face my fists... you might die."

He spoke frankly, and also with great confidence.

As a Martial Artist hailing from the Four Seas and Eight Continents, he naturally possessed a sense of pride. And it wasn’t just bravado, if he used his Divine Arts, one punch could be fatal.

However, the two of them were not enemies, but comrades in the same camp, so there was no need to fight to the death.

"I really want to see this punch of yours that can kill me," Ji Wu was taken aback, then laughed heartily, showing not the slightest bit of fear, but rather a sense of anticipation and excitement.

Constantly challenging the strong was his reason for crossing worlds to Earth.

His purpose in joining Earth’s side was simple; Earth was weak and the enemies were strong, so siding with the weak allowed for better self-tempering.

If he joined the stronger side and bullied the weak, there would be no meaning to it.

"If there’s a chance to go to the battlefield together, you’ll have the opportunity to witness my punch," Li Yi said.

"Great, very good, I really can’t wait," Ji Wu said.

And as the masters gathered, the familiar faces did not end there.

"Is it Taiyi? Is it Taiyi?" A five-colored tunneling light flew over, accompanied by another familiar voice, and Li Yi immediately guessed the newcomer’s identity.

On Earth, only experts from the End of Dharma Cultivation World called themselves Taiyi.

A middle-aged Daoist appeared, flying over with great delight.

"Senior Wu, are you here too?" Li Yi asked somewhat surprised.

This person was none other than Wu the Taoist, who had lost contact previously.

Wu the Taoist said, "As long as Taiyi is well, this old man is at ease. It’s not just this old man who’s here; that bald one is here too. But he’s not at the Earth Defense Line right now, he’s in the survival base refining Dao Artifacts."

Saying this, he lowered his voice.

Li Yi immediately asked, "Since both of you are safe, why don’t you go to support Tianchang City? You should know Nun Liu and Qian Daoist were chased across worlds by a Great Demon and almost died by their hands, until I arrived in time to save them."

He spoke with a tone laden with reproach.

If it hadn’t been for Nun Liu and Qian Daoist’s life-and-death struggle, the Four Seas and Eight Continents might have perished, so Li Yi harbored resentment towards Boss Wu and Tu Daoist for their absence.

At this moment, Wu the Taoist, feeling quite wronged, said, "Taiyi, it’s not that this old man and the bald one didn’t go to support, but the situation was truly chaotic, battles one after another, this old man was really unable to make time, and this old man thought that holding the enemy on the battlefield, at least it could ensure the safety of other places."

"Nun Liu and Qian Daoist may not have been able to match the enemy, but with the great battle looming, they should have been able to protect themselves, so this old man didn’t particularly seek them out."

Li Yi waved his hand dismissively and said, "Reasons and explanations are not important; I hope this doesn’t happen again. All of you are Tri-Floral Realm cultivation experts; since you’ve come to Earth, you should unite and cooperate."

"Taiyi’s lesson is heard," Wu the Taoist said very respectfully at this moment, without a hint of temper.

He could see that now Taiyi had already cultivated the Dragon and Tiger Power, his strength was enough to rival Two Flower Realm experts, and he was no longer the weak Evolver he once was.

The current Li Yi was qualified to become the leader of these cultivation experts.

"I have already brought back all the other cultivation seniors to Earth, and they are working hard to restore their cultivation. In the future, I will bring more hands from the End of Dharma Cultivation World, and the situation on Earth will change. So, I ask Senior Wu to give your best, and I won’t shortchange you," Li Yi said seriously, and then tossed over a piece of Red Gold.

Wu the Taoist seemed somewhat puzzled, instinctively catching it.

As he examined the Red Gold in his hand, his expression changed slightly, realizing the preciousness of the item.

This was top-tier material for refining Dao Artifacts.

"Find an opportunity to give this Red Gold to Tu Daoist; I have quite a bit of it," Li Yi said.

"No problem, leave this matter to this old man," Wu the Taoist agreed immediately, then solemnly put away the Red Gold.

While Red Gold was precious, it was only useful in the hands of someone involved in artifact refining; in his hands, it was just a piece of hard stone.

Li Yi asked again, "Is there any news from Senior Cang Erzi?"

He had previously sent Cang Erzi into the Xuanxian World, and since then, he had not returned. Given the current situation, he needed this expert’s assistance; Cang Erzi, in the End of Dharma era, was already in the Tri-Floral Realm, at his peak, at least a Great Perfection, possibly even an Enlightened one.

"Taiyi, Senior Cang Erzi is right across, and in critical moments, Senior Cang Erzi will naturally assist," Wu the Taoist quietly said, then cautiously pointed toward the direction of the Xuanxian Continent.

"Good, very good," Li Yi relaxed his brows upon hearing this.

At last, there was some good news.

Unexpectedly, Cang Erzi had infiltrated the interior of the Xuanxian Continent and was participating in this war; it seemed Cang Erzi’s status among the Immortal Cultivators was not low.