Chapter 1153: Luring the Enemy Alone

Deep in the vast jungle, there is a mysterious place hidden by the giant crowns of ancient trees. The sunlight can hardly penetrate the layers of green leaves, and only casts mottled light and shadows on the ground.

This place is far away from the hustle and bustle, and even the wind carries the fragrance of moist soil and wild flowers. It is an elusive secret place in Zoroastrianism.

In the heart of this dense forest, there is a temporary camp. Its existence seems to be integrated with the surrounding natural environment without leaving any trace.

Around the camp, thick tree trunks have been cleverly transformed into natural barriers, with tree houses hidden among the branches and leaves.

Coupled with the support of several concealed formations, only a few people with high cultivation levels can vaguely sense the fluctuations of spiritual energy contained in this place.

The entrance to the camp is guarded by several stone pillars engraved with strange runes. These runes flicker with a faint light, forming an invisible barrier. Anyone with ill intentions will be immediately noticed once they approach.

On both sides of the stone pillars are carefully arranged illusion arrays that can distort space, causing outsiders to lose their way without knowing it and unable to find the real entrance.

Inside the camp, small houses built with spiritual wood are scattered in an orderly manner, and the roofs are covered with thick moss, blending perfectly with the surrounding environment.

There are winding paths between the cottages, paved with round stones. Various rare magical herbs and medicines are planted on both sides, and the air is filled with refreshing medicinal fragrance.

In the center of the camp, there is a larger building, which is the meeting hall and the core of the camp.

There are some formation mechanisms arranged around the hall. These mechanisms are in line with the laws of nature. Once activated, they can exert powerful defensive power.

On the outskirts of these mechanisms, there are several demon cultivators whose cultivation level is in the early stage of transformation of the gods patrolling back and forth. They look alert and are ready to deal with any possible crisis at any time.

This place is the most core spiritual herb cultivation base built by the Great Elder and the Iron Wing Clan.

It is also the last target that Zhou Yiqiao and his team need to destroy.

Several months have passed since the monsters in the valley were subdued.

Adhering to the principle of weakening the Great Elder as much as possible, Zhou Yiqiao adopted a strategy of attacking the weak first and then the strong. Starting from the most marginal outposts, he gradually dismantled the Great Elder's smuggling network in Zoroastrianism.

Now, as long as this last cultivation base providing spiritual herbs is solved, the Great Elder’s smuggling profit chain will be completely cut off, and his sphere of influence will be greatly reduced, and he will no longer be as arrogant as before.

"After several months of reinforcement, the defense capability of this place has exceeded what the elders had initially discovered."

Fifty miles away from the camp, under a huge bush, a demon could not help but complain after seeing the situation in the camp through his spiritual sense.

However, as soon as he said this, he was glared at by Yan Yi and others.

The reason is simple. After Yan Yi and the others completely obeyed Zhou Yiqiao's arrangements, they have been able to capture cities and strongholds under Zhou Yiqiao's leadership in the past few months and have been successful in everything they do, which has greatly satisfied everyone's fighting desire as demon cultivators.

Not only that, Zhou Yiqiao was also extremely generous. Every time he conquered a stronghold, he would distribute the seized rare resources according to merit, so that every participant could get tangible benefits.

This dual incentive of satisfying the desire to fight and improving cultivation has changed Yan Yi and others' attitude towards Zhou Yiqiao from initial resentment to current conviction and respect.

Therefore, when the monsters heard someone questioning Zhou Yiqiao's decision, they all looked at him with dissatisfaction.

"It's only a few months. Even if they have great means, they can only send more people and add a few formations at most."

“Unless the great elder dares to risk breaking the agreement between the human and demon tribes and sends his human monks here to assist in the defense under the noses of the demon kings, the Iron Wing tribe alone will not be able to stop us.”

Yan Yi spoke out to refute the previous demon cultivator, giving him a way out while showing his support to Zhou Yiqiao.

"Okay, Yan Chi is right."

"If it weren't for the output win, I would have done the same as Yan Chi said."

If someone plays the villain, Zhou Yiqiao would naturally be happy to play the good guy.

After easing the atmosphere, he changed the subject and continued.

"The Demon King and the seniors of the Flame Scale Clan have used various means to intimidate several elders of the Iron Wing Clan and deceive the Great Elder and his men."

"But now that several months have passed, I'm afraid the deterrent power of the seniors has weakened. It is very likely that the Great Elder and the Iron Wing Clan have already made contact."

His voice echoed in the ears of the monsters, and his words revealed a calm determination.

"We don't have much time left. We must prepare for the worst and break into this cultivation base before the Iron Wings show any unusual movements."

After hearing this, Yan Yi nodded on behalf of all the demon cultivators.

"Mr. Zhou, you are welcome. We all trust your plan. You just need to tell us how to act."

Zhou Yiqiao nodded slightly, looked firmly in the direction of the meeting hall, and slowly told his plan.

"I plan to use myself as bait to attract most of the garrison personnel in the camp."

"Once they are led away by me, Yan Yi, you will take the opportunity to sneak in and attack the spiritual herb cultivation center directly."

Yan Yi and the other demon cultivators looked at each other in surprise when they heard this.

They knew that Zhou Yiqiao was extremely powerful, but putting themselves in danger to lure away so many masters was undoubtedly a risky move.

"Mr. Zhou, this is too dangerous."

Yan Yi frowned and said in a deep voice.

"We can't let you take risks alone. We have to come up with a more comprehensive plan."

Zhou Yiqiao smiled calmly. He knew his plan sounded risky, but in fact he was fully prepared.

"Don't worry, I have a plan to get out of this situation."

“Moreover, only with Zhou’s strength can we ensure that we can attract enough garrisoned monks to buy you enough time to destroy the enemy.”

He paused and continued.

"Although the formations and illusions in the camp are powerful, I believe that with your abilities, Yan Yi, it will not be difficult to sneak into and destroy the spiritual herb cultivation core in a short period of time."

"The key is destructive power. After entering the camp, we must go straight to the core area. There is no need to fight to the end. We must ensure that the spiritual herbs and cultivation facilities are destroyed to the greatest extent possible."

Yan Yi and the others were silent for a moment. They knew that Zhou Yiqiao was right, but they still couldn't let it go.

Finally, it was Yan Yi, the prince, who took a deep breath and stared at Zhou Yiqiao's layout.

"Mr. Zhou, your plan is risky, but if you are sure, we will follow your arrangements."