Chapter 548: Chapter 454 Preparations for Battle
Two or three days later, at the outpost outside the Great Flame’s northwest No. 4 stronghold.
“Hmm? Attention, it seems someone is approaching quickly!”
A second lieutenant on duty at the outpost seemed to have noticed something and immediately spoke up.
The team of warriors around the outpost immediately became alert. Captain Li Huan quickly took out a Star Power Telescope and looked into the distance.
“Is that Star Lords… them? It seems to be several Star Lords, including Su Star Lord!”
In an instant, Su Yuan and his group flew rapidly from the high sky.
Li Huan’s face lit up with joy as he said, “Notify the stronghold, Su Star Lord has returned, along with several other Star Lords!”
“Yes, Captain!”
It wasn’t long before Su Yuan and his party returned to the stronghold.
“Su Star Lord, several Star Lords,” greeted Li Daoxun and Feng Xiao, the main leaders of the stronghold.
Seeing Shen Die, Wu Qi, and Xia Xuan traveling with them, Feng Xiao and others were shocked and uncertain of what had happened.
However, Li Daoxun and Fu Dongliu seemed to have a vague guess.
With so many Star Lords together, it could only be for the imminent Tiger Vein or the Star Envoy!
Su Yuan nodded and instructed, “You all go back to the main camp first. I’ll come over shortly.”
“Yes!”
Li Daoxun, Feng Xiao, and others responded and immediately headed towards the main camp.
Su Yuan, on the other hand, brought Shen Die, Wu Qi, and others to his room.
“Please wait here for a moment,” Su Yuan said.
Shen Die pondered briefly, somewhat worried, “Su Star Lord, are you really confident in waking up Li Ba? The side effects of his Four Symbols Divine Skill are very tricky. If it’s ordinary Healing Skill, it might even have a countereffect.”
Su Yuan smiled, “Though I’m not good at Healing Skills, I have other methods. At the very least, it won’t make him worse. Please don’t worry.”
Seeing Su Yuan’s confidence, Shen Die nodded, “Alright, I’ll leave it to you then.”
Su Yuan nodded in return, and black light flowed from his body, making him disappear right in front of them.
“The Space ability is really amazing. It can even store living people,” remarked Shen Die as Su Yuan vanished, causing the three of them to show signs of surprise.
A few days ago, after Su Yuan and others met with Wu Qi, they quickly withdrew from the north.
To speed up, Su Yuan placed Li Ba directly into the Qingming Realm and used the Space Gate to help everyone retreat rapidly.
So Shen Die and others already knew Su Yuan carried a personal space.
At this moment, in the Qingming Realm, Li Ba was still unconscious, and his injuries were gradually worsening.
What Su Yuan needed to do was simple…
Placing his hand on Li Ba’s shoulder, Su Yuan solemnly said, “Time Reversal!”
In an instant, countless shimmering golden lights surged from Su Yuan’s hand into Li Ba’s body.
Li Ba’s form became slightly blurred, turning into a rapidly changing golden phantom.
In a moment, Su Yuan traced back to several days before Li Ba’s current state, selecting a moment to restore.
As the golden light faded, Li Ba suddenly opened his eyes and lunged a punch at Su Yuan with all his might.
“Bam!”
Su Yuan raised a hand and firmly caught his fist.
Li Ba instinctively tried to exert more force.
But Su Yuan reminded, “Star Lord Li.”
“Su Star Lord?”
Li Ba quickly realized and, seeing Su Yuan casually holding his fist, couldn’t help but focus slightly.
“Where is this? What’s the situation now?” Li Ba scanned his surroundings, still somewhat confused.
Su Yuan let go of his hand and said, “This is my personal space. You passed out after using the Four Symbols Divine Skill. I woke you up first. Check your condition.”
“Right, I used the Four Symbols Divine Skill…”
Li Ba quickly assessed his internal state, then widened his eyes.
“Hmm? What’s going on? Besides some depletion, my injuries seem to have healed!”
Li Ba, astonished, became excited and bowed to Su Yuan, “Thank you so much, Su Star Lord!”
Su Yuan smiled, “No need for thanks between colleagues.”
Using Time Reversal to heal Li Ba was necessary; the Tiger Vein battle was imminent, and maintaining every combat power was crucial.
However…
Su Yuan reminded sternly, “Although your injuries, strength, and spirit have recovered, the side effects of this secret technique can’t be entirely eradicated. Unless necessary, Star Lord Li should avoid using it again in the near term. If you must, use it sparingly and pay attention to the duration.”
This Four Symbols Unification was indeed exceptionally powerful.
Though not as fatal as Burial Sun, its side effects were significant.
Without Su Yuan, Li Ba would have had to stay bedridden for over two months.
Even though Time Reversal had restored his physical injuries and stamina, the depletion of Yuan Qi meant that if Li Ba forced himself to use this move shortly thereafter, the side effects would likely multiply!
“Don’t worry, Su Star Lord. I know my body well.” Li Ba patted his chest and grinned, “Based on this time alone, you’re my good brother! If you need help in the future, just say the word!”
Li Ba knew well that if he had been bedridden for over two months, he would have missed the crucial Tiger Vein battle.
Such an important event, how could he miss it!
Su Yuan smiled. Li Ba’s straightforwardness made him quite likable.
“Let’s go out,” Su Yuan said.
“Alright!” Li Ba responded.
Su Yuan focused and brought Li Ba out of the Qingming Realm.
“He’s actually awake!” Shen Die and the others were surprised to see Li Ba, full of vigor, having no clue what method Su Yuan had used.
Shen Die praised, “Su Star Lord, your methods are truly remarkable.”
Li Ba flexed his muscles, “Indeed! Look, except for some weakness, it feels like I haven’t fought at all!”
Although Li Ba intended to showcase Su Yuan’s superior healing, his display made Shen Die and Xia Xuan chuckle.
Even Wu Qi couldn’t help but smirk.
Their cheerful reactions were due to their recent decisive victory over strong enemies; everyone’s mood was excellent!
A while later, Shen Die said, “Since it’s like this, let’s each fortify our posts as planned. With our successful ambush, the Purple Butterfly I left in the north can still monitor for a while. But we must be vigilant of Qiguang’s counterattacks. It’s quite possible they could stealthily bypass our surveillance. With the Tiger Vein’s birth imminent, Xu Fan and Zhang Qianyi will rush to the New Dust Realm once their tasks are completed. Meanwhile, everyone should be cautious and immediately communicate any anomalies.”
“Okay!”
After discussing, Xia Xuan and others departed.
After seeing them off, Su Yuan headed straight to the main camp.
In the main camp, Li Daoxun and others, along with over thirty Sky Patrol Angels and Special Envoys, stood on the left, while elite captains like Feng Xiao stood on the right.
Everyone was anxious, not knowing why so many Star Lords had returned together.
As Su Yuan entered, all eyes turned to him, eager to discern anything.
But Su Yuan’s face was impassive, revealing nothing.
Sitting at the head seat, Su Yuan said, “I see you’re all curious…”
Baili Ge couldn’t help but step forward and ask, “Su Star Lord, what exactly happened?”
Sweeping his gaze over the crowd, Su Yuan suddenly smiled, “After today, the Twelve Palace Star Envoys have lost three more!”
Three more of the Twelve Palace Star Envoys lost?
Suddenly, the place fell silent.
Everyone, including Li Daoxun and others, gradually displayed looks of intense shock!
“Three…three more lost?”
After a long silence, someone muttered.
“Su Star Lord means…the Twelve Palaces lost three Star Envoys?”
“That would mean they were slain!”
“Did the Star Lords go to slay Star Envoys?”
“That’s astounding!”
The entire place was abuzz with excitement, elation, and fervor visible on everyone’s faces.
Even Li Daoxun, Yan Changming, and others were visibly thrilled, their bodies trembling slightly.
Compared to the military warriors, Sky Patrol masters like Li Daoxun knew the Twelve Palace Star Envoys were formidable!
Previously, the Twelve Palace Star Envoys had besieged Duanmu Star Lord.
Now, the Sky Patrol Star Lords had taken down three Star Envoys!
Seeing the crowd’s joy, Su Yuan waited briefly.
Once they calmed down, he continued, “Details will be communicated later. But starting today, apart from those searching for Star Veins, all personnel gathering materials or surveying terrain must withdraw. Strengthen defenses and fortify the stronghold… in preparation for the Tiger Vein’s birth!”
Everyone responded enthusiastically with a loud response:
“Yes, Star Lord!”