Chapter 2445 - 2437: The True Sage’s Leisurely Busyness
Under normal circumstances, a large swarm of poisonous mosquitoes can greatly impact the individual combat strength of the Human Race Army, even altering the course of the battle.
However, it is quite regrettable that this time their target is not ordinary human warriors, but Cultivators.
The Cultivators fully exploited the mobility of individual combat weapons, being resilient and resistant to poison, with strong attack capabilities. Not only are there plenty of energy blocks, their sustained attacking capability is also strong, greatly surprising the Insect Race.
Because of this, the current situation doesn’t show any disadvantage for the Human Race. They even hold a slight advantage.
But Luan Xiong True Sage can see that even if he keeps launching sneak attacks, the Cultivators will fall into disadvantage. If the Golden Core and Out of Dust cultivators from the six planets join the space ambush, the Cultivators will have to reveal their own combat methods to escape.
He couldn’t help but complain to Feng Jun: Don’t you know to tell me earlier to eliminate those leading beetles first? Even if I prefer to kill the Nascent Soul, surely I would prioritize eliminating these greater threats of the Insect Race.
He actually regretted it, but he believed it wasn’t his fault. However, he never thought Feng Jun didn’t know the real purpose of these beetles either.
At this moment, he noticed something was off, then discovered the oddity, "How come so fast? Only one arrived... Oh, it turns out True Sage Jiu Si is here. Feng Jun, didn’t you say you were going to invite True Immortal?"
Feng Jun was speechless. He indeed wanted to invite True Immortal, but instead, Tuotuo True Sage swiftly appeared in front of him, "Finding three to fifty True Immortals, how long would that take? Forget it, I’ll go with you."
Feng Jun really didn’t expect that the True Sage at the passage entrance would be so easy to summon. He explained again, "It’s just that the Insect Race reinforcements have been scattered, only around thirty Nascent Souls and over a thousand Golden Cores. I’m afraid it’s not enough for you, True Sage, to kill."
Tuotuo True Sage was quite easygoing, "No problem, I love bullying the weak... alright, I’m just really bored."
The True Sages at the passage entrance are all stationed there to guard this bridgehead of the Human Race. No matter how many True Sages there are, they are not too many. At least seven known True Sages exist, five on the Insect Race side, two on the Tianqin side.
Being cautious is certainly not a problem; if the Human Race’s retreat is cut off, the consequences would be unimaginable. But boredom is definitely there.
However, Feng Jun thought maybe Tuotuo True Sage truly enjoys bullying the weak, and boredom might just be one factor.
In any case, True Sage Jiu Si intends to help, and Feng Jun certainly wouldn’t refuse.
Tuotuo True Sage was slightly surprised by what he heard, as not many people address him as Jiu Si without mocking the title of True Sage. Then he noticed the other person, "Oh, it’s Luan Xiong True Sage... you’ve come too?"
Luan Xiong True Sage indeed does not like joking, but he is not someone who enjoys chatting either. He simply stated, "The situation is not very good, finish the task and we’ll talk later."
Tuotuo True Sage has a slight procrastination syndrome, but when within his capabilities, he acts accordingly. He sensed the situation and decisively said, "In this situation... simple, one True Sage might be overwhelmed, but there’s no problem with two True Sages."
Luan Xiong didn’t deny his viewpoint as it’s the truth, but he still emphasized one point, "Two Nascent Soul True Sages, if those junior cultivators suffer any harm, it wouldn’t look good on you or me."
"Rest assured, I’m not as good as you in killing, but I’m fine with protecting people," True Sage Jiu Si replied indifferently, then he glanced at Feng Jun, "This is just the vanguard of the Insect Race? How long until the next wave arrives?"
"Let’s act first," Luan Xiong True Sage didn’t want him to ask Feng Jun, "Two Nascent Soul True Sages, even if more reinforcements come later, so what? I already know how to deal with them. Mountain Master Feng, if you have other matters, go handle them."
Tuotuo True Sage also agreed, "Indeed it is like this... Mountain Master Feng, any other business?"
While speaking, he started acting, don’t be fooled by his name Tuotuo, when it comes to bullying the weak, he doesn’t hesitate at all; his methods are very subtle. Unnoticed, he trapped two Insect Race Nascent Souls, even more cunning than Luan Xiong True Sage.
Seeing his tactics, Feng Jun felt much more at ease, so he cupped his hands, "Then I’ll head to the frontline, try to resupply everyone with some mortal ammunition."
After sending this thought, he waited a bit, seeing both True Sages had no response, he took out his mobile phone, swiped it, and his figure completely disappeared.
Arriving at Xingzheng Star, he took out his handset, just about to contact He Runxian, when a flash appeared in front of him, it was the True Baby of the Angler Old Man True Sage—not his real self, "How come back alone, how’s the situation over there?"
Feng Jun found it a bit speechless, you big bosses who have gone through Nascent Soul, behave too capriciously. When you need them, they might not be there; when there’s no big issue, you are all so responsive one by one.
However, some matters cannot be avoided, so he replied solemnly, "Ren Tu True Sage removed five Insect Clan Temples in one go, accumulating quite a bit of karma. Just right, one of his Earth Vein studies is about to yield results, so he’s temporarily heading to Taixu."
He first emphasized cause and effect, then spoke of earth vein research, but in truth, it was still a cover for Ren Tu, to eliminate the cause and effect of removing five Temples, which could be significant. If he really encountered the private Temples of five Supreme Gods, even Ren Tu might not be able to push them out in one go.
As for the talk of earth vein research, it is the most superficial excuse. Ren Tu can use it to brush off Feng Jun, this Small Golden Core, but Feng Jun could not use this reason with the Old Fisherman, or it would provide him with a joke—after living for a thousand years, who doesn’t understand whom?
Even so, the Old Fisherman was bemused for a moment, then laughed, "A lot of cause and effect? Haha, he is indeed steady and mature."
In fact, he was mocking people, though he wouldn’t say it out loud, everything left unsaid, and those who understand, understand naturally.
Feng Jun had no way to echo him, and could only continue to state, "Shortly after I sent him away, reinforcement from the Insect Race suddenly appeared in the Zhechi Galaxy, using space leap..."
The Old Fisherman waited for a long time, seeing him maintain silence, couldn’t help expressing, "Go on, the space leap method... how was it interrupted?"
Eventually, being on the frontline of the battle against the Insect Race, he understood many things about what was going on.
The Old Fisherman thought that if Feng Jun did not rely on the power of the Sect, with his Golden Core cultivation level, he could not possibly withstand the Insect Race’s space leap.
Feng Jun knew that this matter also had to be reported, previously it was an emergency decision, but since it was done, it couldn’t be treated as if it never happened, "True Sage, the space leap action was also very sudden, although not as abrupt as divine descent, it didn’t leave me with much reaction time either."
Of course I know this! The Old Fisherman nodded, "The Zhechi Galaxy is indeed full of surprises... please continue."
"So I invited Luan Xiong True Sage from Jinwu," Feng Jun replied reluctantly, "Originally, it was I who invited Ren Tu True Sage, now that he’s returned to Taixu, I invited Luan Xiong True Sage... it shouldn’t violate the rules of both sects, right?"
"Hehe," the Old Fisherman chuckled drily, thinking to himself whether it violated the sects’ rules is not for you to decide, "That’s fine, Luan Xiong and I are on good terms, this matter isn’t difficult to handle, and what else?"
"That’s it," Feng Jun spread his hands, "Luan Xiong True Sage and True Sage Jiu Si are guarding the Zhechi Galaxy, the Insect Race might attempt a second space leap, but I think the problem won’t be too big, so I came to collect some mundane weapons, ammunition, and supplies."
The Old Fisherman listened to his words, and wasn’t surprised about the latter part, but had doubts about the former, "Tuotuo... why did that guy go to the Zhechi Galaxy?"
"He went there..." Feng Jun found it difficult to explain and in the end could only say, "The combat situation is complicated, True Sage Jiu Si stated that he is skilled in rank suppression, so he volunteered to go."
"Rank suppression..." The Old Fisherman smirked, he already knew what was going on, so couldn’t be bothered to pursue, "Then you coming back now, what’s this about?"
Feng Jun thought for a moment, realizing it wasn’t easy to explain—True Sage gossip was not something one meddles with, "The main reason for coming to the front line now is to replenish some mundane ammunition."
The Old Fisherman’s Nascent Soul looked at him skeptically, "Just this?"
"Just this," Feng Jun nodded with a bitter smile, "Nothing else... I’m keeping an eye on developments there, if any major issues arise, we’ll find a way together."
"Then I’ll leave you be," the Old Fisherman shook his head, turning to leave, "The situation here is escalating, ask Ren Tu when he can come back, if it’s going to be a while, then consider arranging another True Sage."
"He’ll be back soon," Feng Jun had already exposed Ren Tu True Sage’s whereabouts, which would surely invite Ren Tu’s complaints, so he had to speak in favor, "In just a few days... but the situation seems somewhat dire, are two True Sages enough?"
These words were somewhat offensive, but the Old Fisherman heard them and thoughtfully nodded, "Two True Sages are indeed quite stretched, if a space leap also happens here... it might be necessary to add more True Sages, anyway, you keep a close watch."
Feng Jun nodded, "That’s fine, I have Immortal Yi Jue’s Protective Talisman, I’ll be able to sense it if she activates it.’
"Yi Jue..." The Old Fisherman looked at him and finally did not continue the topic, "Then you carry on, I’m leaving."
After the Old Fisherman left, Feng Jun began to call He Runxian.
He Runxian responded almost instantly, "Ah, you’ve finally appeared, what have you been busy with lately? The energy stones on our side are in short supply again, can you send another batch?"
"The energy stones are not a problem," Feng Jun replied curiously, "but I’m rather curious, so many energy stones... isn’t it enough?"
He Runxian was also startled hearing this, "You don’t know about the recent offensive by the Insect Race? The military has already requisitioned a batch of energy stones from us, though the order was substantial, it’s a pity that there’s no way to produce during the day, only working overtime at night, the cost is extremely high."