Chapter 767 602: Good Comrades

If a powerful, ruthless True Demon is lurking near the fortress, all patrol teams are in danger.

Daoist Master Moyun led a patrol team and nearly faced annihilation, while Master Miaohua or Master Wuxuan, both at the Third-Layer Golden Core, might not even have a chance to escape when encountering a True Demon.

Master Wuxuan spoke, "I think we can set a lure and ambush, with only one team visibly on patrol while the steward follows in secret."

Wan Jinru slightly furrowed her brows, "We have a question we don't know the answer to: How far can High-Tier True Demons see in the Demon Fog?

If their sight is far enough or they have special means to monitor us, this plan won't work."

Daoist Master Moyun said:

"Luring and ambushing is also dangerous; Chao Origin Stage Cultivators are not a match for True Demons. Only Golden Core Level cultivators can be deployed."

The scene of two Chao Origin Stage disciples being killed by weapons thrown by a True Demon during the final stage of returning to the fortress is still vivid in memory.

The speed of the weapons was so fast that it reached the limit of his reaction time, surpassing the speed of his magical treasure.

If the enemy's target had been him, he would likely have been injured, which is why he believes that surviving was due to the True Demons' intentional design.

The atmosphere fell silent; everyone understood the saying, 'A thief can be caught multiple times, but a prevention cannot last forever,' yet there was no better solution.

Yun Yan Daoist Master pondered for a moment and asked:

"Fellow Daoist Jinrong, Xuanqing Daoist Master, if you face attacks at the Late-Stage Golden Core Level, can you hold out for some time? I'm thinking of taking the initiative."

If a True Demon lingers in this area, it would be like a thorn stabbed near the heart of the Black Wind Ridge fortress, posing a great danger.

She wished to organize a search to try to resolve the issue herself. If any problems occurred, seeking the assistance of a Daoist Monarch might affect her standing in the eyes of the Monarch and hinder her chances of obtaining the Nascent Soul Pill.

Wan Jinrong hesitated for a moment and replied:

"I have no problem with that."

As one of the core members of the Wan Clan, he possessed life-saving methods. He was just weighing whether it was worth consuming his precious means.

Now he understood that taking responsibility for guarding the fortress, even at the cost of consuming his life-saving methods, could be explained to the family.

This was an act of responsibility and was considered a trustworthy action in the eyes of the ancestor.

There was a glimmer of appreciation in Wan Jinru's eyes, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Having known her brother since childhood, she knew his prudent nature too well.

During the special period of the True Demon Tribulation's turmoil, being too cautious wasn't good; some fleeting opportunities must be seized to show true responsibility.

His ability to take this step was commendable, regardless of his initial considerations.

Ji An nodded slightly in agreement and said:

"I don't have an issue either."

He could have refused, as staying in the fortress was the safest option, but the appearance of a suspected Late-Stage Golden Core True Demon at this time made him feel the need to witness it.

This timing was too early; it was initially estimated that the True Demon Tribulation would erupt in over a hundred years, yet here a Late-Stage Golden Core enemy had appeared.

If this is the case, the emergence of Nascent Soul Level True Demons might not take many years either.

The early full outbreak of the True Demon Tribulation is inevitable, and he feels it necessary to witness the intensity of combat.

Taking advantage of the current intensity of combat still within his tolerance to experience it personally would give him a clearer understanding.

The Wuji Xinghuang Banner is a purely defensive magical treasure, currently at Tier Three Middle Grade. Together with the Great Perfection Level Solid Gold Technique, defending against attacks at the Late-Stage Golden Core isn't as difficult.

Furthermore, possessing a powerful weapon can stir a killer instinct; he holds three Great Perfection Level Thunder Techniques, a trump card many Late-stage Golden Core Cultivators don't have.

Yun Yan Daoist Master was a bit surprised; her intention was to inquire about Wan Jinrong's opinion, knowing that he was a Direct Disciple of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and wasn't lacking in life-saving methods.

For Xuanqing Daoist Master, she knew he came from the Western Continent and didn't expect him to have methods to resist Late-Stage Golden Core attacks, yet there was a pleasant surprise.

She finally made the decision and said:

"Tomorrow, I will personally lead the team; Daoist Master Moyun will stay to guard the fortress and oversee the magic array.

Master Miaohua and Master Jinrong will form one group, while Master Wuxuan and Xuanqing Daoist Master will form another; I will be responsible for centralized support..."

She pointed at the sand table on the table, detailing the plans for the next day's actions, and finally asked:

"Is everyone clear on their respective tasks?"

"Understood!"

"Good, go back and prepare.

Fellow Daoist Moyun, you and I will gather the other patrol members and comfort everyone."

A restructured squad set out on a mission, resulting in only three survivors, and the fortress's magic array was heavily attacked; now is likely a time of great unease.

As a competent leader, one must not let the team be shrouded in pessimism.

...

As he walked out of the pavilion, Wan Jinrong wore a wry smile and said:

"Just this morning, I mentioned seeking an opportunity to go out and see the battles against the demon lords, and now tomorrow, I'll have the chance to face a powerful True Demon. I must have spoken it into existence..."

Ji An jokingly replied:

"Saying you spoke it into existence is giving yourself too much credit; 'crow's mouth' is more fitting.

Considering the worst-case scenario, if the True Demon hasn't left, it's highly likely the enemies truly viewed the cultivators of Black Wind Ridge fortress as prey, and tomorrow, extra caution is needed."

Encountering the True Demon tomorrow could be a good thing, otherwise, there's fear that the enemy might not be encountered at all, yet the True Demon indeed lurks in the area around the fortress.