Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 519: Perilous Situation

Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Perilous Situation

Hearing this question, everyone turned their gazes toward Zhang Feng.

Indeed, why hadn’t the almighty of Heaven Building Ladder taken action?

This was a critical issue concerning the survival of all beings on Yunding Star; how could the almighty of Heaven Building Ladder just stand by and watch!

Zhang Feng shook his head and said, "The matter is not so simple; there are existences of Heaven Building Ladder among the Elemental Creatures! When Elemental Creatures were first discovered to have invaded, our Heaven Building Ladder Almighty wanted to eradicate them once and for all by terminating them and closing the teleportation gate."

"However, entities of the Heaven Building Ladder level among the Elemental Creatures immediately emerged to confront him, blocking our Almighty."

"In the initial contact, both sides suffered the loss of several top combatants. Consequently, there was an unspoken agreement that beings above the level of the Supplementing Divine Temple should not join the battle lightly."

"Afterward, several strong individuals through observation and analysis, believed that when the Teleportation Arrays were first opened, only the Elemental Creatures below the level of Great Sacrificial Heaven could come through. Once there were enough of these creatures, they could use their bodies to stabilize the Teleportation Arrays and summon more powerful Elemental Creatures."

"However, such powerful Elemental Creatures cause some damage to the Teleportation Arrays each time they pass through, requiring the lower-tier Elemental Creatures to repair them with their bodies."

"Thus, by eliminating the low-tier Elemental Creatures, we are also making a substantial contribution to Yunding Star!"

"Unfortunately, these Elemental Creatures were very low-key at the beginning, and this place was discovered by sheer coincidence; otherwise, if we had stormed in here initially, it wouldn’t have been so troublesome."

As he explained, everyone began to sweat.

The collision between two vastly different forms of life, different in both life morphology and environmental needs, was an inevitably deadly scenario.

If the Elemental Creatures were allowed to invade en masse, bringing more Heaven Building Ladder powerhouses, then the fall of Yunding Star would be inevitable, and everyone would be killed.

— Just as they sought to exterminate the Elemental Creatures, the Elemental Creatures viewed them as mortal enemies.

"Now, do you all understand the brutality of this war?" Zhang Feng’s voice rang out again, "We must win, otherwise, the only thing waiting for us is a dead end."

Everyone nodded silently, now understanding why so many powerful forces had joined to establish the Heavenly Palace Academy—the strongest could not join the battle due to certain limitations, so they had to rely on them.

Moreover, ordinary combat power was insufficient; the casualty rate was too high, so it had to be talents like them.

"This is a test of survival, but for you, it is also a rare opportunity," Zhang Feng continued, "Think about it, if you kill enough Elemental Creatures, you will earn enough Contribution Value to rapidly increase your cultivation!"

"Whether to lie buried here or seize this opportunity to rise depends on your luck and fate."

As he spoke, many showed excitement.

Talented individuals naturally lacked not for confidence, so these individuals believed they could evade the fate of death, seize the opportunity, and quickly become a significant power.

"Also, I warn you, don’t even think about deserting," Zhang Feng’s voice suddenly turned cold, "You have all signed an agreement; if anyone dares to flee, an almighty will personally see to your execution!"

Everyone became solemn, remembering the agreement they had signed; clearly, the academy was not playing around—believing that with the almighty’s methods, they could certainly trace them through their blood and spirit.

Thus, they had boarded the bandit ship, and there was no getting off now.

As they spoke, the colors ahead began to grow richer, revealing a bizarre world.

The area was filled with Crystal Pillars, and the ground was entirely made of smooth crystal, colorful and varied—some were as garish as fire, some as white as jade, and some were entirely dark green, a vibrant display.

"Be careful, Elemental Creatures can perfectly merge with the environment," Zhang Feng said, as today’s task was to give everyone a basic understanding.

Everyone was startled, many unconsciously looking down at their feet.

"Elemental Creatures don’t have vulnerabilities in the usual sense; targeting them requires various strategies," Zhang Feng, fulfilling his teacher’s duty, said, "For instance, Stone Elementals, their bodies are extremely hard and can quickly regenerate even if shattered."

"So, if you encounter a Stone Elemental, blast open its chest where the Elemental Core is located. Remove it, and that Stone Elemental will truly turn into a pile of rubble."

"But if you come across a Fire Elemental, then don’t attempt to strike it forcefully; it’s useless. It’s just a flame, no physical entity, incapable of being harmed by mere physical attacks."

"For Fire Elementals, only use Elemental Attacks to extinguish them and extract the Elemental Core."

"Remember, the critical vulnerability of all Elemental Beings is the Elemental Core."

Everyone remembered solemnly; this was life-saving information.

However, after wandering around for a while, they soon retreated and returned to the camp.

"Professor Zhang, why didn’t we encounter any Elemental Creatures?" someone couldn’t help asking.

Zhang Feng rolled his eyes at him: "Elemental Creatures may have a different life form from ours, but that doesn’t mean they lack brains! With so many of us here, unless their realm overwhelms us, why would they come out and deliver themselves to death?"

The man suddenly felt foolish and stepped back.

Today’s journey into the earthly grotto was only intended for everyone to roughly understand the nature of Elemental Creatures, to know what they had to face in the future, and from tomorrow, they would enter the grotto and truly engage in battle.

That night, everyone was sleepless.

Upon suddenly learning about the existence of Elemental Creatures, who could help but be utterly astounded?

Even Shi Hao was greatly curious, intrigued that elements could also form life, which was truly bizarre.

Yet, if Spiritual Fire could develop sentience, why couldn’t it form another life form like a flame?

Speaking of which, were there any connections between Spiritual Fire and Fire Element?

Shi Hao couldn’t help but let his thoughts wander.

"Shi Hao, how about we team up tomorrow?" Xu Zeqi came over quickly, "If we collaborate, not to say invincible, we would certainly complement each other well and wouldn’t have to rely on others."

Shi Hao chuckled: "I’m just worried that, should we encounter danger, you’ll slip away like you’re skipping out on a bill."

Xu Zeqi, undeterred, replied, "If we encounter an enemy we can’t beat, then joining forces would just be marching to our deaths; isn’t it better for one of us to survive, right?"

Uh, has this guy completely lost his sense of shame?

Shi Hao shook his head: "I still prefer to work alone."

He had the Immortal Abode. No matter how strong the enemy, he feared nothing, but he didn’t plan to let anyone else know this secret.