In the stellar space battle zone of the Melee Battle Meet, Lu Ye's squad moved with agility and power, truly unstoppable, making those watching cultivators wildly excited.

Almost every cultivator who dared to underestimate this team paid a very heavy price.

This was truly because Lu Ye and the others' cultivation levels were too deceptive, especially the early-stage cultivation of Little Dumb and the other three, which to the cultivators participating in the Melee Battle Meet, seemed like delectable treats that everyone wanted a bite of.

So often, it was others who provoked them, only to hit a brick wall and be eliminated.

Along the way, they also encountered some formidable individuals, including a powerhouse ranked in the top thirty of the Cumulated Points Ranking. This person, confident in their strength, acted alone without forming alliances, and when they met Lu Ye's squad, they attacked openly rather than launching a sneak attack like some others did.

As a result, they were severely taught a lesson by Lu Ye leading four beautiful women, ending up severely injured and forced to withdraw from the area.

It was precisely this battle that made the watching cultivators even more aware of the awesomeness of Lu Ye's squad.

Although this team previously had no opponents, the late-stage cultivators they encountered were not the top tier, leaving the observers aware of Lu Ye's squad's strength, but without a concrete understanding of how strong.

Until after this battle!

A top thirty ranked strongman on the Cumulated Points Ranking undoubtedly represented the highest standard of the Constellation Realm, yet even such a powerhouse was no match. Of course, this was due to Fa Wuzun's personal strength as the foundation, but the main credit went to the array's function.

It further enlightened people on the mysteries of that array disc.

Soon after, in a place shrouded in pure energy, the four women, including Little Dumb, quietly cultivated while Lu Ye kept watch in all directions.

In the past few days, many rare and strange treasures appeared on this battlefield, and Lu Ye's squad frequently participated in the competitions, pursuing treasures while also seeking victories, and achieved considerable results.

On such a battlefield, although treasures were taken by others, the pure energy that arrived alongside the treasures often remained.

Cultivators couldn't stay there indefinitely to refine these energies before leaving, as it would consume a lot of time and also pose the risk of being targeted.

This led to the current battlefield space being fairly suitable for cultivation and recovery wherever treasures had appeared.

After days of competition, most of the cultivators participating in the Melee Battle Meet had been eliminated, making it increasingly unlikely to find people as easily as before; often one would search for a long time without encountering even a Spectral Shadow.

The surviving cultivators mostly took care to hide their movements.

So Lu Ye didn't bother searching for people everywhere but waited patiently.

After all, every now and then, treasures would descend somewhere on the battlefield, and those hidden cultivators would inevitably jump out to compete, which was the best opportunity to eliminate opponents and increase their haul.

Waiting idly was naturally not cost-effective, so every time Lu Ye would lead Little Dumb and the others to a place where stellar space energy gathered to let them cultivate and recover.

In this way, while keeping them in optimal condition, he also concealed the traces of him activating the Talent Tree's power to devour the surroundings.

While waiting, suddenly a hint of energy rushed from afar, and when Lu Ye turned to look, he saw a light beam!

The light beam clearly burst with rich blood Qi, and from the newcomer's imposing manner, it was evidently a physique cultivator.

Their approach was hostile, charging straight at this side.

Lu Ye wasn't too concerned, mainly because he had experienced similar situations many times recently; there were always some people who, seeing their squad's overall cultivation level as low, wished to bully them, but the results were often disappointing.

As the distance continued to close, the physique cultivator's momentum grew stronger, with a ferocious stance of wanting to overwhelm them instantly.

This disturbance alarmed the four women who were peacefully cultivating and recovering, causing them to open their eyes in unison.

In an instant, the physique cultivator drew within thirty miles.

In the past, any of the four women, though not panicking, would have at least been on alert.

However, having experienced many times, the four women were already indifferent, each calmly watching the physique cultivator, ready to form an array at Lu Ye's command and give the opponent a hard time.

This scene undoubtedly puzzled the physique cultivator. In such a tense situation, the five opponents either had to fight or escape; standing quietly in place was somewhat incomprehensible, and gave him a slight sense of unease.

But once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back, and he could only continue to boost his momentum.

The distance narrowed a bit more.

At this moment, Lu Ye, who had been staring at the approaching physique cultivator, suddenly turned around. A blood-red long knife in his hand spun, and gripping it in reverse, he stabbed straight toward Little Crooked's position!

Little Crooked's face suddenly changed, in that instant she even felt her soul leaving her body, not understanding why Lu Ye would attack her.

The points of light bloomed in her vision like falling stars, and the fierce killing intent and violent attack made Little Crooked lose focus, instinctively widening her eyes in shock.

The expected pain did not come. The blood-red long knife brushed past her cheek, cutting a few strands of her hair, while at the same moment, there was the sound of spirit force colliding behind her!

Someone's behind!

Little Crooked immediately reacted. She was, after all, a Constellation. Even if she was suddenly startled, she quickly understood what had happened.

Fa Wuzun's strike wasn't aimed at her, but at the enemy behind her!

To approach her so silently and invisibly, it had to be a Ghost Cultivator, and surely much stronger than her. Otherwise, she wouldn't be completely unaware, even though she's also a Ghost Cultivator.

She immediately thought of the female Specter Race who had been following the squad for the past few days, always picking up leftovers!

If it was her, then it makes sense that Little Crooked couldn't detect it. As fellow Ghost Cultivators, the Specter Race's expertise was leagues above hers.

Yet, in Little Crooked's perception, the ghost cultivator behind wasn't the Specter Race because of a different presence, undoubtedly indicating a strange Ghost Cultivator was attacking her.

It's highly likely they were teamed with the approaching physique cultivator, making a big ruckus to divert attention, while the Ghost Cultivator sneaked close by, waiting to strike. This was the most common and practical tactic used by cultivators.

Cold sweat broke out, drenching her clothes. If not for Fa Wuzun's quick response, she might have already suffered a fatal blow!

Almost as soon as Lu Ye struck, Little Dumb raised the array disc high, swiftly pouring spirit force into it to activate its power.

They had fought side by side for several days, and were now incredibly familiar with each other. As Little Dumb activated the array disc's power, everyone's energies connected smoothly.

In a blink, the array was formed!

The image of a Black Tortoise instantly appeared, shaking its head and wagging its tail, fierce in shape and imposing in power!

Then followed a storm of flashing blades and shadows.

The Ghost Cultivator, who had failed to ambush Little Crooked, hadn't yet understood what had happened before he was enveloped by insanely violent and sharp attacks, dying instantly!

Ghost Cultivators as a faction are weak at defense, and as he concentrated all his strength on the attack, neglecting his defense, how could he survive such a counterattack?

Lu Ye promptly snatched his spirit treasure and storage ring, then turned his attention to the physique cultivator approaching within ten miles!

He was grateful to the specter for constantly appearing near the squad, trying to pick up leftovers. As a result, even while resting, he never let his guard down.

Afraid this specter might suddenly attack his precious team members, despite never showing such intentions, some things couldn't be left unguarded.

Otherwise, just now, he might not have been able to save Little Crooked in time because maintaining the Black Tortoise formation placed Little Crooked somewhat far from him. If he hadn't been alert in advance, there wouldn't have been time to stop the Ghost Cultivator when he really struck.

The incoming physique cultivator wore a stunned expression.

Having collaborated with his Ghost Cultivator companion several times with smooth sailing and considerable gains, even Constellation Late Stage cultivators fell victim to them.

Never expected that when dealing with a squad of one mid-stage and four early-stage, his Ghost Cultivator companion would fail!

Not only did he fail, but he also lost his life.

Watching the spirit force gathered into the Black Tortoise charging towards him, the physique cultivator dared not face it head-on, though his Ghost Cultivator's demise partly resulted from carelessness, it also underscored the enemy's strength.

Especially when the five opponents formed an array the physique cultivator never encountered before.

If those five hadn't formed an array, he would stand a chance, being of higher cultivation with odds even in a one-versus-five. But with them forming an array, what's there to fight?

While cursing the ghost cultivator's incompetence, he turned tail and fled.

Nonetheless, with such proximity, even his higher cultivation couldn't escape. As Lu Ye exploded a drop of Essence Blood, the Blood Escape Technique unfolded, and the surface of the spirit force tortoise was suddenly tinged with blood, its speed sharply increased.

In no time, the physique cultivator bit his teeth and stopped, confronted to fight.

No alternative, he couldn't run away!

Furious inside, the higher cultivation side being chased by the lower cultivation one was undeniably embarrassing, so he decided to try all his means against the foe, after all his skin was thick and tough. As long as the opponent's strength wasn't excessive, he was basically not in life-threatening danger.

This attempt however led to shattered confidence.

The leading mid-stage cultivator swung down a few strikes, shaking his protective spirit force to the brink of breaking.

Without personal experience, it was hard to accept a mid-stage having such ferocious and incisive destructive power.

He couldn't fathom how a group of five, forming a Black Tortoise Array known for defense, could wield attacks so strong.

Amazed, he spurred his blood Qi, the spot enveloped in crimson, which carried uncanny power to slow the enemies' movements, aiming to delay their strike speed and maneuver space for a counterattack.

The effect was present but still couldn't change fate. As Lu Ye's long knife cleaved down, the Star Moon Sisters' sword stream erupted, shattering the physique cultivator's defense, leaving his entire being torn apart and scattered.