Chapter 116: Restoration
. As if gently pulled by an invisible hand, the night slowly spread from the horizon, quickly enveloping the entire Star Dou Great Forest, bringing a brief pause to the soul-hunting operation that had lasted for days.
Like a giant beast, weary yet disciplined after a battle, the army slowly and orderly withdrew towards the forest's outskirts.
They retreated to a clearing previously cleared by the laborers with axes, where a makeshift camp was quietly erected.
The neat, tightly packed white tents, from afar, resembled a sea of white flowers suddenly blooming, bringing a touch of life to the somewhat desolate landscape.
All this was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the laborers who arrived first and some of the support soldiers. Their sweat and hard work provided the army with a temporary shelter.
Liu Feng and the experienced Elder Sun shuttled side by side through the wounded camp.
Inside the wounded camp, a heavy, oppressive atmosphere hung like a thick fog, permeating every inch of the air.
The wounded soldiers lay feebly on makeshift beds or leaned against tent poles for support, their faces etched with pain and exhaustion, each faint groan a testament to the brutality of the day's battle.
To ensure more efficient treatment, all wounded were carefully separated according to the severity of their injuries.
Soldiers with less severe injuries were grouped together for quicker treatment, while those with more severe injuries were placed in a quieter area, more amenable to more meticulous care.
Liu Feng was responsible for assisting several doctors in treating the less seriously injured soldiers.
He took a deep breath, calming his nerves before concentrating fully on unleashing his soul skill, "Endless Life."
Instantly, a soft, warm, emerald green light emanated from his palm, like new shoots breaking through the earth in spring,
or the first rays of sunlight piercing the mist at dawn, brimming with vibrant vitality and hope.
Liu Feng gently placed his radiant palm over a soldier's wound. Like a spirit, the light spread swiftly and gently to every corner of the wound.
Under the gentle caress of this miraculous light, the once bloody, horrific wound began to heal at a visible speed.
The blood that had continuously seeped from the wound gradually ceased, and the cracked, folded skin slowly closed as if guided by an invisible hand.
New buds of flesh sprouted rapidly, like bamboo shoots after rain, and the once pale skin gradually regained a hint of color.
The soldier's brow, once furrowed in pain, gradually relaxed, a look of relief on his face. He murmured in a weak but grateful voice, "Much better, truly much better. Thank you so much!" As
Liu Feng watched the soldier's injuries gradually improve, an indescribable sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart. Without
pause
, he moved non-stop to the next wounded soldier, continuing to unleash his spirit skills, racing against time against the pain.
Thanks to his combined efforts with the other doctors, many soldiers with minor injuries were able to regain mobility and rejoin the ranks the next day.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the camp, Elder Sun led the three Wang brothers in treating the more seriously injured.
The three Wang brothers stood in a tight triangle, their eyes radiating determination and focus. It was as if an invisible spiritual bond connected them, a tacit understanding that required no words.
As their soul power surged like a surging tide, a powerful and mysterious martial soul fusion technique—"Fresh White Lotus"—slowly blossomed upon this wounded land.
First, a thick, distinctly textured lotus root emerged from the hard earth, like a seed of hope nurtured from the depths of the earth.
Every hole in the lotus root shimmered with a mysterious and captivating light.
Then, like a nimble python, its flexible yet resilient roots rapidly spread outward, intertwining and supporting each other, forming the solid structure of the white lotus.
The huge lotus leaves stacked one upon another, like giant green umbrellas, not only shielding the wounded soldiers from the night's chill, but also holding up a sky of hope for them.
At the top of these leaves, a flawless, gigantic lotus slowly blossomed.
The lotus petals were as white as jade, emitting a soft and holy light, and each petal seemed to contain endless healing power.
Gently swaying, it seemed to convey a sense of peace and tranquility to the world.
Suddenly, countless dazzling golden seeds shot out from the lotus. Like stars twinkling in the night sky, these seeds, radiating a soft and warm light, rushed towards the wounded soldiers.
The moment each seed touched a soldier's wound, it burst into an even more dazzling light, like a grand fireworks display.
The soldiers with the most serious injuries, illuminated by this light, underwent astonishing changes.
Some soldiers' broken bones, gently caressed by the lotus seeds' light, began to heal, their dislocated bones reconnecting as if carefully pieced and repaired by gentle, powerful hands.
Some soldiers, whose internal organs had been severely damaged, saw their once pale complexions gradually return to a rosy complexion, their breathing became steady and strong, and the breath of life rekindled within them.
Other soldiers bore extensive burns. Nourished by the light, the skin over the wounds rapidly healed, its new skin smooth and delicate, like a newborn's, as if the previous pain had never existed.
Liu Feng witnessed this miraculous and awe-inspiring scene, a surge of admiration and envy welling up in his heart. He couldn't help but exclaim heartfeltly, "There's always someone stronger than the strongest, and there's always someone better. The healing effects of this Soul Fusion Technique are truly astonishing!"
(Soul Fusion Technique - Fresh White Lotus)
At that moment, a bright moon, like a vast silver disk, slowly rose from the horizon, casting a cool, soft glow, casting a mysterious, hazy veil over the entire camp.
Night is when wild beasts and spirit beasts are most active. To ensure the safety of the camp, all the combat spirit masters were deployed, standing guard around the perimeter like a fortress.
Marquis Song Yao, the captains, and the instructors all remained at their posts, their gazes resolute and piercing, like the cold stars twinkling in the night sky, vigilantly observing every movement around them. From time
to time, shrill cries echoed in the distance, long and terrifying, chilling the spines, yet it was difficult to discern the source of these ferocious beasts or powerful spirit beasts.
Inside the camp, the soldiers were divided into squads, sitting around the warm campfire.
Each squad consisted of about ten men, and while their faces bore the fatigue of a long day of battle, they were also filled with a sense of relaxation and satisfaction.
Li Zhishu had already led the chefs in meticulously preparing a sumptuous dinner. A variety of fragrant barbecued meats were neatly laid out on the ground, their golden skin gleaming in the light of the campfire, making everyone's mouths water.
A steaming pot of broth simmered, its rich aroma spreading like invisible wings throughout the camp, stimulating every soldier's taste buds.
"Come on, brothers, try this meat! It's roasted to perfection!"
A soldier enthusiastically picked up a piece of golden, crispy, sizzling meat and handed it to his comrade.
"Haha, I'm really exhausted today, but after eating this meat, I feel refreshed!"
Another soldier took it with a smile, taking a big bite. A look of immense satisfaction graced his face, a hint of oil still lingering at the corners of his mouth.
As everyone savored the delicious food, they enthusiastically shared stories of the day's hunt and their adventures.
Laughter and cheer echoed throughout the camp.
"Honestly, even though the hunts are fraught with danger every few years, it's truly rare to have the opportunity to enjoy such hearty meat and relax," a young soldier exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Yes, and seeing all sorts of powerful spirit beasts and spirit abilities is also very helpful for our growth and advancement," another middle-aged spirit master echoed, a nostalgic smile on his face.
In this relaxed and joyful atmosphere, the tension and fatigue of the day's hunt seemed to dissipate, swept away by the warm campfire and delicious food.
Liu Feng, along with the other healers, sat around the campfire, savoring this rare moment of relaxation.
He ate the delicious barbecue and felt the warmth of the campfire.
As time slipped by and darkness deepened, the campfire gradually died down, leaving only a few sparks flickering in the darkness.
At night, the temperature in the forest dropped rapidly. Earlier, Liu Feng had worried about staying warm. He had asked Li Zhishu how to solve this problem, but Li Zhishu had simply smiled mysteriously and said he'd know what to expect that evening.
At night, as the soldiers settled into their tents for sleep, Liu Feng felt waves of heat emanating from the center of the camp. Instantly,
the entire camp was enveloped in a warm feeling.
"It's a spirit skill, and a spirit skill with an extremely large range." Liu Feng gazed toward the center of the camp, his heart filled with wonder at this spirit master. After all, the range was so vast.
He wondered if the spirit master had sacrificed power to achieve a larger range, or if he had achieved this through personal adjustments to his spirit skills.
By then, the soldiers had gradually retreated to their tents to rest. The camp fell into a state of silence, broken only by the occasional steady footsteps of patrolling soldiers and the faint roars of wild beasts in the distance.
Lying in his tent, Liu Feng's thoughts surged, replaying the day's events. The fierce battle scenes, the heroic performances of his comrades, and the images of the miraculous spirit skills played out in his mind like a movie.
Gradually, his eyelids grew heavy, and he drifted off to sleep.
In his dream, he seemed to be back in the fierce hunting battlefield, fighting side by side with the soldiers on the front line. Facing the powerful soul beasts, they were not afraid at all, and worked hand in hand to defeat the seemingly invincible enemies again and again.