This kind of mist was so dense that even a cultivator's eyesight couldn't easily penetrate it. In a short span of time, it could serve as an immense cover. Though it didn't possess any direct offensive power, its potential on the battlefield was beyond estimation.
Therefore, after realizing which Life Aperture he had awakened, Wu Yong didn't feel the least bit disappointed. On the contrary, he considered it a Life Aperture of limitless utility. When used well, it could achieve things even powerful apertures couldn't.
With his strategic mind, he could use it to create unexpected and decisive effects.
"There's actually a Life Aperture with such an ability," Yi Tianxing's eyes lit up with delight.
The biggest reason he had held off on attacking was due to the presence of ordinary civilians. In war, they were far too fragile—once swept up in the conflict, they would be ground to dust, obliterated, and slaughtered en masse. That was never the outcome he sought.
"However, we're still a good distance away from the detention zone. Even with mist covering the view, the alien races might react in time, potentially causing casualties. We'd also have to break through enemy territory that's heavily guarded. It's risky," Wu Yong added with a slight frown.
That part, he couldn't fix.
Being underground, their tactical options were extremely limited. Most strategies were contingent on terrain and adapted accordingly.
"Don't worry. As long as you can shroud the entire underground space in fog, I can teleport our troops directly to the civilians' location. That distance? Child's play."Yi Tianxing spoke with full confidence.
"Very well. When does my lord intend to begin?" Wu Yong asked without the slightest doubt. Since Yi Tianxing said it could be done, then it would be.
With that final piece of the plan secured, their entire operation was complete. There were no glaring flaws. If executed properly, it could completely turn the tides in their favor.
"Now. The sooner, the better. Those alien bastards are preparing to sacrifice the civilians—we don't have time."Yi Tianxing took a deep breath. "General Yang, once Wu Yong unleashes the mist to cover the underground space, I'll open a spatial gate to teleport directly into the area where the captives are held. All troops will follow through. Prepare for a bloody battle."
"Understood." General Yang Ye responded solemnly.
"Begin!"
Yi Tianxing gave the order with a decisive wave.
Without hesitation, Wu Yong pulled out a feather fan—no one knew when he had taken it out. It wasn't a precious artifact, just something made from the feathers of some fierce bird. Blue in color, the fan radiated a mystical aura.
Swish!
He waved the fan toward the underground space.
Instantly, a wave of thick fog surged forth from the void like a tidal wave. It expanded rapidly in all directions at a shocking speed—so fast that it caught the Scorpion Men off guard. Within moments, the entire underground was engulfed.
"Fog? Underground? How is this possible?! Enemy attack! To arms!"
The Scorpion Demon also spotted the mist immediately. The moment it spread and blinded their vision, he knew something was wrong. There was no question—this was a surprise attack. Rage and alarm filled his heart.
He hadn't expected an ambush now of all times.
Swish!
At the same moment the fog descended, a silver-white spatial gate opened before Yi Tianxing. With a mere thought, he stepped through. A flash of light later, he appeared in the zone where the human captives were held.
A flash of light flickered again—a bronze war spear appeared in his hand.
Pfft!!
He struck out. A nearby Scorpion Man didn't even have time to react—just a flash, and the spear pierced his throat. Violent power surged into the enemy's body, obliterating his life force from the inside out.
Instant kill.
Blood sprayed as the spear was withdrawn. Without so much as a scream, the Scorpion Man collapsed dead to the ground.
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!!
Yi Tianxing never stopped. His feet moved, his spear danced—every thrust was death. The spear was like divine punishment from the heavens, far too swift to counter. Each step he took left another Scorpion corpse in his wake.
Each strike was overpowering, devastating.
Slaughter unfolded with each movement.
With Yi Tianxing's power, these ordinary Scorpion Men were as defenseless as lambs before a lion.
Pfft! Pfft!
One after another, the Scorpion Men fell like wheat under a scythe.
At the same time, General Yang Ye and his troops stepped through the spatial gate, emerging into the same area. Without delay, they began killing with long spears.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Arrows and bolts flew through the fog, striking with deadly accuracy. The sounds of arrows piercing flesh echoed through the mist.
"What's going on? Fog? Who's attacking the Scorpion Men? It's the humans! The human army is here!"
"They've come to rescue us! It's really the human army!"
Among the imprisoned human civilians, some were momentarily stunned by the sudden fog. But when they heard the cries of Scorpion Men dying, their hopes surged. Though they couldn't see clearly, they could hear—the sound of Scorpion screams.
Even if it wasn't the human army, it was certainly the enemy of the Scorpion Men.
"We're saved! It's over! We're not going to be eaten!"
Their long-dead hopes began to flicker back to life.
"Damn humans! Damn Xuanhuang Town! Yi Tianxing, you dare lead an ambush? Do you think my Scorpion race is so easily bullied? This is war!!"
The Scorpion Demon instantly realized what was happening. Only Xuanhuang Town had the power to pull off such a strike. Rage burned in him, but he remained composed.
"All troops, retreat to the Demonic Altar! The fog can't breach its light!"
Indeed, the Demonic Altar emitted a mystical force that dispelled the mist in a ten-zhang radius.
The Scorpion Men followed the command and rushed toward the altar. Along the way, they had to dodge the rain of arrows. Though they reacted quickly and sliced down many incoming bolts, several were still killed by the Divine Crossbows.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted. Runes of ice and fire detonated in the fog, blasting Scorpion Men to pieces. The rune bombs added terror to the misty battlefield.
"Rune bombs! It's definitely Xuanhuang Town. Yi Tianxing, you despicable—!"
No one answered from the mist.
Only more volley fire came in response.
As the fog continued to claim the lives of thousands of Scorpion Men, the entire underground reeked of blood. Before long, over 3,000 Scorpion warriors lay dead.
And then, as swiftly as it came, the mist began to dissipate.
Wu Yong's cultivation wasn't high enough to maintain it for long. The fog retreated quickly, revealing the full scene.
The human captives opened their eyes wide, desperate to know: were these saviors truly their kin? When they saw the armored human soldiers, weapons in hand, marching with discipline—they could no longer hold back their joy.
Hope returned to their eyes.
"It's the human army! We're saved!"
"No more being eaten! We're free!"
Cries of joy echoed through the underground.
"So it was you, Yi Tianxing. You actually dared follow me here and launch an ambush? Do you think the Scorpion race is so weak?"
The Scorpion Demon's face turned red with fury.
"Victory goes to the one left standing. You attacked Xuanhuang Town first. Now it's my turn. Let's settle this here—man to beast. I doubt your demonic gods will save you."Yi Tianxing sneered coldly.
He had already killed thousands of Scorpion warriors. Now their remaining forces were roughly equal—around 30,000 each. The battlefield was finally even.
"Good. Then let's see whose army stands stronger—yours or mine!"The Scorpion Demon's gaze turned murderous.