Chapter 28: The Collapse of the Defense Line (Part 2)
Third-grade spirit tool battle suits belong to the category used by Earth-rank experts; they require the user to possess spiritual power to manifest.
For the active defense function, a low-grade third-grade spirit tool battle suit can only be used once, and requires time to recharge after use; a mid-grade third-grade spirit tool battle suit can be used twice; and a high-grade third-grade spirit tool battle suit can be used three times.
An ultrasonic dimensional wave was dodged, striking a mountain peak ten thousand meters behind, shattering the entire mountaintop.
Activating active defense does not mean absolute defense. After the ultrasonic dimensional wave was weakened by ninety percent, the remaining ten percent of its power was still enough to make an Earth-rank Martial Spirit Master vomit blood and sustain injuries.
It is undeniable that the human physical body is naturally weak. However, the physical body of an Earth-rank Martial Spirit Master is naturally much stronger than that of an ordinary human who has not practiced martial arts, so this strike only caused injury, and seventy percent of their combat power could still be exerted. After taking some healing potions, combat power could be restored to ninety percent.
Relying on the power of spirit tool armaments, and not being at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, humans occupied the absolute upper hand in the entire battle situation.
However, as the fighting progressed, human casualties began to appear. Human spirit tool armaments were not invincible, especially after the active defense function was fully exhausted; relying solely on the defensive power of the third-grade battle suit, being hit by the ultrasonic dimensional waves of several savage beasts meant certain death.
On average, for every twenty savage beasts that died, one Earth-rank Martial Spirit Master on the human side would be killed in action.
The two Divine Sense Masters standing outside the battle circle did not make a move because they were needed to cover the retreat. During the first defensive line, if it weren't for the Divine Sense Masters stepping in to cover the retreat, the casualties for the entire defensive line would likely have been even greater.
Divine Sense Masters must conserve their strength to deal with emergencies; this was a decision made with the big picture in mind.
As the number of intermediate savage beasts decreased, the casualties of human Earth-rank experts also decreased, and human attacks became increasingly powerful.
But just at this moment, a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering beast roar suddenly came from far behind the beast horde.
The entire battlefield heard it clearly.
The more than one hundred and ninety Earth-rank Martial Spirit Masters on the human side all paused simultaneously upon hearing this sound.
Ma Chao's expression changed, and he shouted loudly: "Everyone, move faster! Finish them off, we are retreating!" At the same time, he ordered the rear: "Order the artillery unit to fire all their shells, then retreat rapidly to the county seat. The rest of the troops should also gradually retreat in an orderly fashion. Quick!"
"Two great masters, you are responsible for coordinating and maintaining the safety of the retreating troops."
The two Divine Sense Masters also knew the severity of the situation; this beast roar was extraordinary, and it could not be taken too seriously.
At the same time, Ma Chao withdrew from the battlefield, took out his spirit communication token, and contacted County Magistrate Yan Huo: "County Magistrate, it's bad. An advanced savage beast has likely appeared within the beast horde. We are preparing to retreat; you need to arrange for reinforcements on your end."
"What? An advanced savage beast? This, how is this possible! Luoyu County is just an ordinary county seat; how could an advanced savage beast come to attack? What do they want to do? Do they want to start an all-out war with us humans? Are these animals not afraid of being exterminated?" County Magistrate Yan Huo roared angrily.
"County Magistrate, we must contact the city and ask them to send experts to reinforce us. If it were just intermediate savage beasts, we could handle it, but if we have to face an advanced savage beast, that would be asking too much. The highest-level weapons in the entire county are only D-type heavy spiritual energy sniper rifles and D-type large-caliber city defense spiritual power cannons, which can break through the defense of an advanced savage beast but cannot kill them," Ma Chao said anxiously.
This was not because Luoyu County could not afford fourth-grade spirit weapons, but because the use of cold spirit tool weapons is determined by the user's cultivation level and strength to decide their final power. A third-grade spirit tool weapon, when used by an Earth-rank Martial Spirit Master, is no weaker than a fourth-grade thermal weapon.
The manufacturing of thermal weapons is much simpler than cold weapons, but their power is fixed. However, the power of spirit tool weapons is not fixed; if the master is strong, it is strong, and if the master is weak, it is weak.
Telekinetic weapons are a typical example. Take the Dragon Scale Shield in Zheng Xuan's hands, for instance; it is merely a top-tier item among high-grade third-grade spirit weapons, yet its power is immense, not at all inferior to the D-type large-caliber spiritual power cannons used for city defense. Moreover, compared to the clumsiness of thermal weapons, the advantages of telekinetic weapons are undoubtedly displayed.
Upon hearing this, Yan Huo was so anxious he nearly jumped up. What was the concept of an advanced savage beast? That was a formidable force already exceeding the Earth Rank. It was not something that the mere three hundred or so Earth-rank experts of Luoyu County could resist. Meeting an advanced savage beast head-on in the wild, even five hundred Earth-rank experts would be defeated. Even if they fought to the last man, they would at most leave the advanced savage beast covered in wounds, but not fatal ones. Therefore, they had to retreat to the county seat and rely on the city walls and the city-protecting formation to resist.
Yan Huo hurriedly contacted the Luoxing City government via the spirit communication token.
"County Magistrate Yan Huo, what is it?" A majestic voice came through.
"Lord Phoenix, an advanced savage beast has appeared in Luoyu County. I request that the higher-ups send an expert to the county seat to help defend the city," Yan Huo said respectfully, and this attitude was absolutely devoid of any falsehood.
"What, an advanced savage beast has appeared on your side too? It seems these animals have a premeditated plan. How many advanced savage beasts have appeared on your side?"
"At least one; I don't know about others. What does Lord Phoenix mean?" Upon hearing this, Yan Huo understood that something was a bit off.
"This time, the savage beast operation is very organized. Over a hundred county seats around Luoxing City have all encountered varying degrees of savage beast sieges, all led by many intermediate savage beasts, and nearly half of these county seats even have advanced savage beasts intervening. And Luoxing City itself is surrounded by savage beasts; it seems they want to thin out the defensive forces within the city. Rest assured, I will handle the rescue myself. I will send Le Ao and Tuo Ta to teleport over, and the two of them will deal with that advanced savage beast. If that doesn't work, send me a message at any time, and I will send more experts to rescue you."
After speaking, Phoenix ended the communication and sighed softly: "It seems very likely that top-tier savage beasts are involved this time. These animals are truly naive. My human civilization has stood tall for countless years; how could it be something a group of animals can contend with?"
"Then should the children still evacuate?" Yan Huo asked cautiously; after all, the situation kept changing, so it was better to ask clearly.
"There is no need to evacuate immediately. Since those animals do not follow the rules, then we do not need to follow any rules either," Phoenix said seriously. Originally, there was no intention to send Sky Rank experts down; this was a rule set by the human upper echelons, who needed these savage beasts to stimulate the martial artists below to work hard at their cultivation and awakening.
Above the Earth Rank is the Sky Level. As the name suggests, experts who reach the Sky Level can fly in the air with the powerful spiritual power within their bodies, unlike Earth-rank experts, who still need to rely on transportation-type aircraft to fly.
Most importantly, Sky Level experts can have a lifespan of over a thousand years!
Human cultivation and evolution are not just about attaining a superior status and power; more importantly, it is about lifespan! Who doesn't want eternal life?
After countless years of development, human spirit tool technology is incomparably powerful, and the cultivation system is incomparably perfect. After systematic cultivation, awakened ones can enter the realm of immortality.