Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 181

Chapter 181: Final Fight [PART 1]

"Distribute these to those who will participate in the fight," Xiang Yu instructed his martial aunt, handing over the spiritual weapons he had painstakingly crafted through the night.

Elder Huang accepted them with a knowing nod, her eyes reflecting appreciation for their quality. Xiang Yu reflected on their strategic decision not to involve the entire sect in battle—such broad participation would only result in needless casualties.

Instead, they had formulated a more focused approach: the five Soul Formation masters, Li Yao, and the five elemental spirits would directly confront the cult leader as their primary strike force. Meanwhile, the higher-level disciples and representatives each sect had contributed would handle the cult’s subordinates.

Their plan emphasized preemptive action—the moment they spotted enemy forces, they wouldn’t allow them to approach the sect. By taking the fight outward, they could maintain the protective "turtle shell" formation around their more vulnerable members. Elder Huang nodded in understanding and departed to distribute the weapons according to their agreed strategy.

Xiang Yu surveyed his surroundings, noting the palpable tension that had settled over the sect grounds. Reality was finally setting in—war was imminent, no longer a distant threat but an approaching storm.

Curiously, this anxiety seemed most prevalent among the regular disciples who would remain within the protective barrier. Those actually assigned to combat appeared energized, even eager for the coming conflict.

He wondered what kind of person would actively anticipate warfare. The cultivation world truly operated by different principles than the modern society he’d left behind. Would he have developed similar instincts had he been born into this realm rather than transmigrated here? The thought was unsettling.

His musings were abruptly interrupted by distant chanting.

"They’re here," Li Yao announced, suddenly materializing beside him. Her expression carried none of the anxiety afflicting others—only determination and a hint of anticipation. "Senior brother, stay here and don’t leave the barrier no matter what. Okay?" she instructed, her tone leaving no room for argument.

Xiang Yu nodded his agreement, he didn’t need the reminder anyway. Despite his recent advancements, he was still far from being able to participate in a battle of Soul Formation experts directly.

"Good," Li Yao affirmed. In the next instant, she vanished, reappearing atop a raised platform where she could address the assembled forces.

"Everyone!" her voice carried across the gathering without the need for amplification techniques. "Those demonic cult members have always obstructed our path and slaughtered our fellow disciples. This time, we will slaughter them! We won’t allow their bullying to continue. It’s time to kill the demons!" she proclaimed, her voice rising to a commanding crescendo.

"It’s time to kill the demons!" came the thunderous response as disciples raised their swords skyward, spiritual energy crackling around their weapons.

"Good. Let the war begin," she declared as the defensive formation parted like massive gates, creating an opening through which their forces could deploy. The five Soul Formation experts, Li Yao, and the five elemental spirits launched themselves skyward, leading the charge. The remaining combat forces followed in formation, streaming through the barrier opening.

When the last of the designated fighters had exited, the formation sealed itself once more. A small contingent remained outside the main barrier—these select individuals constituted their final defensive line and emergency support system.

Xiang Yu had received substantial resources from all the participating sect masters for this precise contingency. His role now was to craft recovery pills that would be distributed to their forces during battle, allowing them to sustain prolonged combat. This was their hidden advantage—they would systematically exhaust their opponents through superior resource management.

After casting one final glance at the distant battle lines forming in the sky, Xiang Yu retreated to the Mountain Heart Pavilion. Despite his official position as Grand Elder, he still felt safest within his spirit vein sanctuary.

"Time to get to work," he announced, placing his alchemy furnace on the ground and stretching his arms in preparation for the intensive crafting ahead. The war might be fought outside with swords and spiritual techniques, but his contribution would come from the quiet precision of pill refinement—perhaps less glorious, but no less essential to their ultimate victory.

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