Chapter 981

Chapter 981: Wooden Spear

At this moment, the weakened Xu Gang was unable to activate any defensive techniques.

A powerful divine thought locked onto Xu Gang, rendering him immobile.

The wooden spear in the sky, sharp and menacing, aimed to pierce through Xu Gang.

"Defense!!" Commander Chai Shi shouted.

Nearby, the quick-reacting Team of Spells hurriedly cast several defensive techniques on Xu Gang.

But in an instant, the wooden spear pierced through them and struck Xu Gang.

"Peak Master!!" Xiong Li, on the battlefield, turned around and saw Xu Gang being hit, letting out a mournful roar.

Xiong Li immediately withdrew from the battlefield, witnessing Xu Gang’s body split in two by the spear.

"Peak Master, please don’t die! The Grand Elder is waiting for you to return!!!"

Commander Chai Shi felt uneasy watching Xiong Li; his reaction didn’t seem like that of a close comrade or an elder who had just fallen in battle.

After a while, Xiong Li grew bored of his display and spoke to the void, "Peak Master, come out after you recover~"

"I can’t fake that kind of feeling~," Xiong Li scratched his head.

Commander Chai Shi: "???"

Suddenly, Xu Gang emerged from the void nearby, looking somewhat shaken as he gazed in the direction of the wooden spear.

"This power, I thought it was the Golden Immortal attacking."

"This is a spell cast by the Wood Origin tribe’s team of one thousand. It’s specifically designed to eliminate troublesome figures," Commander Chai Shi said, his face slightly pale.

At that moment, another wooden spear appeared in the sky, targeting the newly emerged Xu Gang.

"Defense~" Commander Chai Shi ordered his troops to form a defensive battle formation.

A thick protective shield shone above everyone, blocking the incoming wooden spear.

"Grape, lock onto the Wood Origin tribe team casting the spell," Xu Gang said, a glint of determination in his eyes.

A light curtain appeared before Xu Gang, displaying a map of the battlefield area.

It marked the location of the Wood Origin tribe’s one-thousand-member spell team thirty thousand miles away.

"Why is this map clearer than mine~" Commander Chai Shi exclaimed in shock.

"Peak Master, I’ll go take revenge for you~," Xiong Li said, flying toward the direction indicated by Grape.

At that moment, two more Wood Origin giant trees fell, and this area of the Wood Origin tribe was completely cleared by the desert army.

"This battle is over. After handling the loot, the two taoist friends will at least get 1.5 million Immortal Jade," Commander Chai Shi said, looking at the two fallen giant trees.

"From this perspective, the two taoist friends can gather tens of millions of Immortal Jade in less than one hundred years."

But Xu Gang’s attention was on the three giant trees that had been cut down.

"Why are those Wood Origin giant trees so valuable?" Xu Gang asked.

"These are the origin trees of the Wood Origin tribe, containing immense life force. The leaves can be used to refine elixirs for healing injuries, and the branches and trunks can be used to create healing celestial tools."

"Palaces built from their trunks are perfect for healing and training. It’s said they have even more uses. If Friend Xu wants to know more, the military exchange hall should have relevant information," Commander Chai Shi said.

"We’ll pass on our 40% share of the spoils; just hand over one of those Wood Origin giant trees to me."

Xu Gang was thinking of taking the Wood Origin giant tree back to the sect to show his master, hoping they could craft something valuable from it.

"That seems a bit unfair to you. I’ll throw in an extra 300,000 Immortal Jade," Commander Chai Shi said after a moment’s thought.

Just then, a massive boom echoed from the distance.

A huge wooden spear had pierced through Xiong Li’s chaotic golden form.

"Should we go back him up?" Commander Chai asked Xu Gang.

"No need, he can handle it," Xu Gang replied with a grin. As the top disciple of the Hidden Spirit Sect, he had the skills to back it up.

Xiong Li’s chaotic golden form charged forward, deflecting one massive wooden spear after another.

Seeing the situation turning sour, the Wood Origin tribe’s commander sent the alliance’s army to block Xiong Li.

Xiong Li looked at the troops trying to stop him with excitement.

"The celestial tools made by the Grand Elder are finally coming in handy!"

The chaotic golden form reached into the void and pulled out a green heart-shaped crystal, slotting it into its chest.

Instantly, the chaotic golden form burst with intense vitality, followed by an even stronger aura.

Ignoring the Wood Origin tribe’s blocking army, Xiong Li charged straight for the thousand-member Team of Spells, completely unfazed by their attacks.

An hour later, a bloodied Xiong Li returned to Xu Gang, clutching a small sealed world.

"Peak Master, I’ve avenged you!" Xiong Li said, crushing the sealed small world in his hand.

Xu Fan, watching the live broadcast from the Hidden Spirit Sect, smiled.

"The kids are all grown up!" Xu Fan said with a touch of pride.

At that moment, two more disciples in the sect reached the true immortal level.

After saying their goodbyes to Xu Fan, they teleported straight to join the Hidden Spirit Sect’s wealthiest member.

"Grape, have you finished the plan for the Golden Immortal fighting strength puppet I asked you to calculate?" Xu Fan asked.

With more disciples heading out for training, there might be times when the sect needs to step in and help.

"I’m still working on it; reaching the Golden Immortal fighting strength level you mentioned is proving tricky," Grape replied.

"Creating a Golden Immortal fighting strength puppet within the limits of celestial tools isn’t easy, but no rush—take your time," Xu Fan said.

Xu Fan sat in his small courtyard, gazing out over the entire sect.

Thanks to Xu Fan’s teachings, the whole sect was deep in a state of enlightenment, and every few days, several disciples would break through to true immortals and leave for training.

"Grand Elder, I’ve finally reached true immortal!" Spirit Cut appeared in Xu Fan’s courtyard.

"Good, your foundation is solid; your fighting strength should far surpass most true immortals out there."

"Where do you plan to go for your training?" Xu Fan asked Spirit Cut with a smile.

"I heard our sect’s richest guy is at the border battlefield; I want to check it out," Spirit Cut said.

"Go ahead, but don’t forget to grab your training gift from the treasure house before you leave."

"Got it~"

After Spirit Cut left, Xu Fan continued to survey the sect, pondering what to do next.

"Maybe I should teach the fourth-generation disciples?" Xu Fan mused, stroking his chin.

Just then, Wang Yulun appeared in the courtyard.

"Big Brother Xu, second brother seems to sense my presence and wants me to head to Da Zhou Celestial Dynasty," Wang Yulun said, his expression hard to read.

"Second brother has a special connection with me; he can even reach into my dreams now."

"What do you think?" Xu Fan asked his good friend.

"I want to take Qianer to Da Zhou Celestial Dynasty for a visit and maybe bring back some support for you, Big Brother Xu."