I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 480: Crazy, They’re All Damn Crazy

All Different Dimensional Spaces have exceptionally strange terrains, and the Cloud Sea Pioneer Space is no exception. One side of a river might be arid desert, while the other could be a tropical rainforest.

So far, only one plausible explanation exists for the complex and peculiar nature of this environment: the theory of disorderly spatial fragment assembly.

This theory suggests that each terrain segment is a spatial fragment, and numerous such fragments coalesce to form the intricate and variable Different Dimensional Space. It’s like a scrambled Rubik’s Cube or a haphazardly assembled jigsaw puzzle.

One side of the Ice Cliff was covered with a continuous mountain forest, its geological structure composed of tough Sunstone. The other side extended into a boundless expanse of snow-capped mountains and glaciers. When the Green Maple Pioneer Legion arrived at the Ice Cliff, less than half an hour remained until the mission’s deadline.

"Earth Attribute Star Martial Warriors, construct the camp immediately! Guo Xiaosu, take a team to hold the Ice Cliff first and stop the Exotic Beasts from crossing," Duan Qingfeng ordered loudly upon arrival.

"Yes!"

"Commander, let me take a look as well," Wang Lan said, walking shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Xinyu towards the Ice Cliff’s gorge.

The remaining Green Maple Pioneer Legion at the campsite instantly sprang into action. Each member was covered in bloodstains and radiated a dense, murderous aura.

Along the way, they had lost count of how many skirmishes they’d endured. If the first half of their journey involved fending off wave after wave of Exotic Beast assaults, the second half saw a relentless, unending onslaught.

The constant fighting kept the entire Green Maple Pioneer Legion on edge. If Exotic Beasts were to see this group of Pioneers at that moment, they wouldn’t perceive them as human. Instead, they’d see kindred spirits, creatures equally filled with bloodlust and brutality.

As Star Martial Skills fluctuated, stone houses rose from the newly cleared campsite. These stone houses were all constructed from Black Sunstone, extremely durable and fused with the black rock strata beneath them.

Perhaps sensing the Star Energy Fluctuation nearby, several roars suddenly echoed from the snow-capped mountains beyond the Ice Cliff. Guo Xiaosu’s eyes narrowed as he flashed to the front of the defensive line, staring intently at the distant expanse of white snow.

From within the snow, densely packed, upright figures suddenly appeared. Each stood three meters tall and possessed a humanoid shape. Their faces lacked noses and mouths, but their empty eye sockets swirled with dark mist.

They might have looked as adorable as snowmen, if not for their sinister and eerie eye sockets, which earned them the name Snow Demons.

Snow Demons had only appeared in the Cloud Sea Pioneer Space in recent years. When humans first detected them, no one realized how terrifying these seemingly harmless creatures truly were.

The Snow Demons’ bodies, though seemingly covered in white snow, were actually encased in solid ice underneath. This ice was as hard as steel. Their enormous size and massive fists were a Star Martial Warrior’s nightmare.

If that were all, it wouldn’t have been so bad. However, Snow Demons could also unleash various Ice Attribute attacks. On the snowy plains, they wielded ice attacks as if they were extensions of their own limbs. That year, of the Pioneering Legion sent to reconnoiter the snowy plains, only a single survivor returned.

Moreover, their numbers were beyond imagination; it was as if the snowy plains were as vast as the Snow Demon population was numerous. Star Cloud Stage Snow Demons could cast Ice Attribute attacks. Those at the Galaxy Stage could not only control ice and snow but also emit freezing air.

If Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu hadn’t been present, the Pioneer Team led by Guo Xiao and Sulai would not have dared to stand their ground there. Forget withstanding the Snow Demons’ onslaught; the mere sight of the dense horde before them filled their hearts with utter despair.

"ROAR—"

The commotion behind them finally enraged the Snow Demons. They were creatures fond of quiet and would generally lie sleeping in the snow if left undisturbed. Occasionally, however, they would impulsively rush out to flex their muscles by hunting other Exotic Beasts.

Headquarters had researched this Snow Demon behavior for many years, concluding that they weren’t highly aggressive. Their presence beyond the Ice Cliff could serve as a natural defensive line for the Pioneer Space. Once all Exotic Beasts within the Ice Cliff were cleared, only a minimal garrison in the southwest would be needed to ensure safety.

This battle plan was also based on this conclusion.

The awakened Snow Demons howled as they charged toward the Ice Cliff. Thousands upon thousands of them rushed forward, and the very earth seemed to tremble beneath their feet.

This time, Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu were the main forces holding them back. Leaping high, they transformed into streaks of light and shot out from the Ice Cliff.

"Snow God Domain!" In this environment, the Snow God Domain was the most suitable combat approach. Instantly, Jiang Xinyu gained control over a three-hundred-meter radius within her domain.

In an instant, Snow Demons had charged to within a hundred meters of Jiang Xinyu. She lightly stomped her foot. "Cage Skill—"

The moment her foot stomped down, ripples spread from beneath her. The surrounding snowy ground flipped over like ocean waves, sweeping outwards.

The Snow Demons at the vanguard were instantly sent flying by the waves. As the waves rippled out from beneath Jiang Xinyu’s feet, layer upon layer of Snow Demons were hurled into the sky.

"Ice Roar!" Jiang Xinyu opened her arms, and an Array materialized between her palms. Countless ice projectiles shot out from the Array, bombarding the surrounding Snow Demons like machine-gun fire.

If Jiang Xinyu was a stationary artillery turret, capable of both offense and defense, Wang Lan was a mobile slaughtering machine.

With the Sword of Light in its initial release state—capable of endless transformations—Wang Lan showcased an array of impressive techniques. Suspended in the air, he utilized the Sword of Light’s transformative ability, turning it into countless light swords to bombard the Snow Demons below.

Though the Snow Demons possessed formidable bodies and seemingly unmatched defenses, they were as flimsy as paper before the Sword of Light imbued with Sword Light. The dense barrage of attacks instantly cleared a large area outside the Ice Cliff.

Standing at the mouth of the Ice Cliff, Guo Xiao swallowed hard. "Are they even human? They’re just one stage higher than us. Do they need to be so ferocious?"

"One stage higher?" Sulai glanced at Guo Xiao out of the corner of his eye. "The Commander-in-Chief is also at the Galaxy Stage. Do you think he could pull something like this off? Even Star Sea Stage experts wouldn’t dare to fight like this."

They truly are the cream of the crop from Modu Star Martial Academy; the gap is just too vast, Guo Xiao thought. I always thought, so what if they’re students from famous schools? As long as they were at the Star Cloud Stage, I figured I could still teach them a lesson or two. But now, I suddenly feel I’d better be careful if I ever encounter anyone from the four great Star Shines. Being too arrogant can easily get you beaten.

"You’re overthinking it," Sulai said. "Those at the Star Shine Stage can’t even make it into the top four institutions."

RUMBLE— Suddenly, a sound like thunder roared from the sky. Both of them looked back in unison. In the camp, Wood Attribute Star Martial Warriors were arranging the last pieces of furniture. Many Pioneers who had finished their tasks also stopped their work, looking up at the eastern sky.

"What are you looking at?" Duan Qingfeng shouted. "Headquarters’ major operation has begun! Have you all finished your tasks? If so, what are you standing around for? Get over there and help defend the Ice Cliff!"

As Duan Qingfeng spoke, he waved the other Pioneer Teams toward the Ice Cliff. The battle there had already begun, and by the sound of it, it was fierce. If Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu hadn’t been stationed there, Duan Qingfeng would have been genuinely worried.

But upon closer inspection, he became so angry his neck practically twisted. Sulai and Guo Xiao were lazily leaning against the Ice Cliff, and their group of thirty were just watching as if it were a show.

"What are you doing? Don’t you know you should be helping?"

"Commander-in-Chief, is there really any need for us to help?" Guo Xiao replied with a bitter smile.

When Duan Qingfeng reached the Ice Cliff frontline and took just one glance, he choked out a single word, "Fuck—"

The first wave of Snow Demons hadn’t even reached the Ice Cliff’s defensive line before Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu blasted them into smithereens. Wang Lan handled eighty percent of them. He had transformed into a mobile bombing squadron; a single bombing run from him killed at least several hundred Snow Demons.

The Soul Beads scattered with a CLATTER, like falling stones.

If Wang Lan hadn’t held back slightly to give Jiang Xinyu something to do, he could have defended the Ice Cliff single-handedly and handled everything himself.

This wave consisted of about ten thousand Snow Demons. Within a mere half-hour, Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu had slaughtered them all. Temporarily ceasing fire, Wang Lan slowly floated down from the sky.

With a light tap of his foot on the ground, the Soul Beads scattered within a one-kilometer radius floated upwards, as if gravity had lost its hold. Then, drawn by an invisible force, they converged in front of Duan Qingfeng, forming a small mountain.

GULP— Duan Qingfeng swallowed hard. He had certainly seen more Soul Beads in his lifetime than this. However, he had never witnessed so many piled up together at once.

Wang Lan turned to look at the eastern sky. "Has it started?"

"The encirclement has begun. It involves one hundred large Pioneer Teams, with a total force exceeding forty thousand. This is an operation on a scale not seen in years."

"This battle will undoubtedly change the landscape of the southwest region, perhaps even impacting the entire Cloud Sea Pioneer Space."

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!— Suddenly, several powerful auras erupted in the distance. Beyond the Ice Cliff, the Exotic Beasts hidden within the Chaos Mist all began to stir into a frenzy.

Although Exotic Beasts lacked intelligence, they possessed senses and combat instincts far superior to humans. Perhaps they sensed some fundamental change in the world, or perhaps for some other unknown reason, they all began to panic and riot.

The Chaos Mist churned violently, resembling the sky before a hurricane. The swirling mist seemed to be brewing something ominous. Suddenly, one Exotic Beast after another surged from the Chaos Mist. As if under command, they charged towards the Ice Cliff in unison.

Seeing this, Duan Qingfeng’s face turned pale.

"Do they have to be so ferocious? This is a beast tide!"

As far as the eye could see, a dense, seemingly endless horde loomed. Calling it an army of a hundred thousand Exotic Beasts would be no exaggeration. Yet, the Ice Cliff’s defending force numbered only five hundred.

Impossible! This is a beast tide! Why didn’t Headquarters detect it? We’re done for... We’re all done for... Duan Qingfeng stared blankly at the endless swarm of Exotic Beasts, his mind shutting down.

What a desperate disparity in forces!

At that moment, Duan Qingfeng cast aside Headquarters’ commands. The only thought remaining in his heart was: Run!

Hold out until the end of the Hundred Teams Battle? How highly do you think of me?

While Duan Qingfeng hesitated over whether to issue the order to retreat, Wang Lan had already charged out from the Ice Cliff, leading the way.

"Wang Lan, come back—" Duan Qingfeng only managed to shout this before Wang Lan vanished from his sight.

Wang Lan, you’re incredible, truly extraordinary, Duan Qingfeng admitted to himself. But that was an army of a hundred thousand Exotic Beasts, with many at the Star Sea Stage! Could your prowess truly extend that far?

Before Duan Qingfeng’s words faded, a fragrant breeze swept past him, and Jiang Xinyu also shot out from the Ice Cliff.

Crazy! They’re all completely mad! he thought.