Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 321 The Prelude to the Storm and the Hidden Plan

Deep within the stronghold of the dark forces, after Fu Chunming's pre-battle mobilization, everyone gradually dispersed to make their final preparations for the upcoming battle. Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong walked side by side in the dark passage, their faces as grim as the sky before a storm.

"We absolutely cannot let Pan Liwei and Cao Long get away with this battle," Cui Mingjia said through gritted teeth, her eyes flashing with hatred.

Li Dalong nodded slightly, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes: "That's right, since they dare to oppose us, they have to pay the price. However, Pan Liwei's strength has increased considerably since he started practicing that strange Shadow Technique, so we have to be careful."

As they talked, the two arrived at their secret hideout. It was filled with all sorts of rare magical artifacts and cultivation resources—the wealth they had accumulated within the dark forces. They began carefully selecting artifacts suitable for use in the great battle, while also studying how to counter Pan Liwei's shadow power.

“I’ve heard that Pan Liwei’s shadow power is extremely wary of light-attribute spiritual power. We can try to find some light-attribute magical artifacts, which might be able to restrain him at a crucial moment,” Li Dalong said thoughtfully, picking up a crystal that emitted a faint light.

Cui Mingjia's eyes lit up: "You're right. I remember there's a magical artifact called the 'Light Amulet' in the base's treasury. Although it's ancient, it's said to contain powerful light energy. Let's go get it."

Meanwhile, Pan Liwei and Cao Long returned to their hiding place. Pan Liwei sat on a dilapidated stone chair, closed his eyes and pondered, constantly recalling the details of his previous battle with Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong, trying to find more weaknesses in their defenses.

“Cao Long, Cui Mingjia, and Li Dalong will definitely not let this go easily. We must be fully prepared,” Pan Liwei said, opening his eyes with a determined look.

Cao Long frowned slightly: "I'm worried that they might secretly attack us during the great battle. We have to guard against them while also dealing with the anti-demon alliance, which is a very difficult situation."

Pan Liwei sneered: "Hmph, they think they can outmaneuver us? Not so easy. I've come up with a plan that might surprise them during the big battle."

It turned out that during his cultivation of Shadow Power, Pan Liwei discovered a technique that allowed him to conceal Shadow Power within other spiritual energies, enabling him to launch surprise attacks in battle. He shared this technique with Cao Long, and the two began working together to research how to apply it in actual combat.

Meanwhile, at the camp of the anti-demon alliance in the cultivation world, Zhang Peng was conducting final tactical drills with Murong Yu, Liu Ruoli, and others. They simulated various possible battle scenarios, constantly adjusting and refining their battle plan.

"Brother Zhang Peng, what do you think we should do if the dark forces adopt an encirclement tactic?" Murong Yu asked solemnly, pointing to the sand table on the ground.

Zhang Peng pondered for a moment, then gestured with his fingers on the sand table: "If they surround us, we can use the power of the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell to form a powerful spiritual shield in the center to resist their attacks. At the same time, we can send a portion of elite troops to break out from the flanks and disrupt their encirclement."

Liu Ruoli nodded in agreement: "I can use sonic spells to interfere with their communications and create loopholes in their encirclement, which will increase our chances of breaking through."

After the discussion, everyone began practical combat drills. Zhang Peng unleashed his Chaos Law sword technique, powerful sword energy crisscrossing and slicing through the surrounding trees. Murong Yu and Liu Ruoli also cast their own spells, coordinating with Zhang Peng's sword technique. In an instant, the entire training ground was filled with flashing magical light and deafening battle cries.

After the drill, Zhang Peng frowned slightly: "Although our teamwork is becoming more and more seamless, I still feel that something crucial is missing. Since the dark forces dare to confront us head-on, they must have some hidden methods."

Just then, a scout from the Anti-Demon Alliance rushed in: "Report, we have discovered that the dark forces have amassed a large number of troops in a valley, and they seem to be plotting something."

Zhang Peng and the others' expressions changed drastically. They immediately went to the camp's watchtower and looked towards the valley the scout had described. They saw numerous dark figures moving about in the valley, clearly carrying out some kind of preparation.

"It seems the dark forces have already begun to act; we must respond as soon as possible," Zhang Peng said gravely.

He immediately summoned all the leaders of the anti-demon alliance for an emergency meeting. At the meeting, based on intelligence gathered by scouts, the leaders re-analyzed the dark forces' intentions. Some believed the dark forces might lay an ambush in the valley, annihilating the alliance upon their entry; others thought they might launch a surprise attack from the valley, disrupting the alliance's plans.

After a heated discussion, Zhang Peng made a decision: "We cannot passively defend; we must take the initiative. I will lead a portion of elite troops to the valley to scout the situation. If the dark forces have indeed set up an ambush, we will use that to our advantage, lure them out, and then launch a pincer attack with the main force."

The other leaders all agreed, so Zhang Peng began selecting elite troops to head to the valley. Murong Yu and Liu Ruoli were among them, and they followed Zhang Peng on their unknown journey.

On their way to the valley, Zhang Peng and his companions proceeded cautiously, remaining constantly vigilant. They used various magical artifacts and spells to conceal their movements and avoid being discovered by the forces of darkness. When they arrived near the valley, Zhang Peng used his chaotic power to sense the situation within.

“There seems to be a powerful surge of dark spiritual energy in the valley, as well as some hidden restrictions and traps,” Zhang Peng said in a low voice.

Murong Yu gripped his longsword tightly: "It seems our guess was right; the dark forces have indeed set up an ambush."

Zhang Peng nodded slightly: "Let's not act rashly for now, and wait until dark before taking action. I have the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell, which might be able to break their restrictions and traps."

So Zhang Peng and the others found a secluded spot near the valley, lay in ambush, and waited for nightfall...