Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 673: A Near Success, Just Short by a Hair’s Breadth_1

The next day, the Tao Tian League's operation secretly began. From the moment information about the two giant beasts reached the alliance to the initiation of their operation, only a few moments passed.

The first beast they had to deal with was, naturally, the one they called the Spiked Colossus.

As for the subsequently appearing one-horned colossus, dealing with it would depend on this outcome. If they couldn't handle the Spiked Colossus, they would naturally have to give up on the one-horned colossus as well.

If this operation failed, the upper echelons of the Tao Tian League would have no choice but to Ascend alone. Staying behind was impossible. They couldn't bring themselves to live and die with the entire Qiandao Realm; such a notion didn't conform to their ideology.

They did not cultivate for the benefit of all beings, but for their own Immortality and power. Since the Qiandao Realm could no longer bring them benefits, they would naturally leave.

"Everyone, if we win this battle, the Tao Tian League's reputation in the Qiandao Realm will surely rise to new heights. Let's strive together!" Before the battle, Hu Heng, as usual, began his pep talk. An uplifted morale was always better than a demoralized group.

Unfortunately, these Tribulation-crossing Virtue Cultivators were all old foxes, long past the age of youthful passion. Regardless of what Hu Heng said, they remained unmoved.

Seeing this, Hu Heng had to change the topic. He asked, "Have all of you become proficient in the Golden Wheel Wall Skill that Lingyuan Hermit gifted us yesterday?"

This time, he finally got a response. They were all naturally proficient in it.

It was just a simple spell, merely involving a rough mobilization of their own Merit Golden Wheels. Essentially, it still required everyone's cooperation.

Cooperation wasn't an issue. Although they rarely fought together, often competing against each other instead, the method of cooperation was simple. They just needed to release their Merit Golden Wheels, then link them together to form a barrier.

"Good. In that case, I will lure the Spiked Colossus here. All of you, build the Merit Golden Wall here." Hu Heng didn't ask for an immediate demonstration. If he needed to verify their proficiency, then these Tribulation-crossing Virtue Cultivators were truly hopeless.

Therefore, he had to undertake the most crucial task: luring the Spiked Colossus.

This was the most dangerous task. A single misstep could lead to his utter annihilation. If caught by the Spiked Colossus's azure radiance and flames, escape was virtually impossible. There could be no margin for error.

Thus, no one thought Hu Heng was shirking his duty. One who served as bait had no way to evade danger. He might turn to ash before even successfully luring the Spiked Colossus.

As for jealousy, that was even more preposterous. Who would willingly seek death? If anyone dared to make sarcastic remarks, Hu Heng would immediately offer to switch places with them.

Without waiting for a response, Hu Heng departed first, preparing to lure the Spiked Colossus.

Those left behind exchanged glances until someone finally spoke.

"Since the Alliance Leader has taken the lead, we mustn't fall behind. We should erect the Merit Golden Wall as quickly as possible. We don't want the Alliance Leader to lure the Spiked Colossus here only for us to be caught unprepared."

With someone taking the initiative, they began their work.

As he departed, Hu Heng glanced back. The brilliant burst of golden light behind him brought some relief. These people didn't desert at the last minute, he thought, which was precisely his fear. If they had, his situation would have been dire. To be deserted and left alone would mean the end of his tenure as Alliance Leader.

「A few moments later, Hu Heng saw the Spiked Colossus wreaking havoc in the city.」

That's odd... has its body grown by ten feet? Hu Heng suddenly realized the Spiked Colossus seemed larger. Could it be that it grows stronger by destroying the city?

This conjecture surfaced in his mind. Fortunately, he quickly suppressed this grim thought. If they succeeded in killing it this time, they wouldn't need to worry about it growing stronger. If they failed, they would prepare for Tribulation Ascension and wouldn't care how the giant beast grew.

After composing himself, he brandished his Flying Sword and roared at the giant beast, "Demon, how dare you act so outrageously!"

His thunderous voice, accompanied by a sky-obscuring spell, swept towards the Spiked Colossus. However, the giant beast spewed an azure radiance from its mouth, shattering his spell instantly.

It then unleashed a volley of Bead Fireballs, forcing Hu Heng to dodge frantically, not daring to confront the Spiked Colossus directly.

Fortunately, his objective was to lure the Spiked Colossus away, not to engage it head-on; otherwise, he would have fled long ago.

After some goading, Hu Heng could see the Spiked Colossus growing increasingly enraged, which made his heart pound with anxiety. Notably, its attacks—the azure radiance and fireballs—were now faster and more powerful.

Seeing the time was ripe, he immediately turned and fled, attempting to lead the Spiked Colossus away.

The Spiked Colossus, now burning with fury, lifted its legs and gave chase. However, its legs were too short; it couldn't catch up and could only unleash an angry roar.

Hu Heng breathed a sigh of relief. So the Spiked Colossus has a flaw in its physical speed! They hadn't realized this before because they had been attacking it from a distance, and its physical body was practically impervious to all spells. Even if they had realized it, there was little they could do. The Spiked Colossus was slow in movement, not in its attacks.

Nevertheless, for Hu Heng, this was excellent news; after all, his life was safe for now.

However, before he could rejoice for long, he turned back and was nearly scared out of his wits.

He saw the Spiked Colossus transform into a colossal blue sphere, soar into the sky, and then morph into an azure streak of light hurtling towards him.

Such a massive body, yet it can fly! Truly worthy of possessing Immortal power, Hu Heng thought, even as his speed increased by another thirty percent. If he didn't accelerate further, he would be overtaken.

He could see that the blue glow enveloping the Spiked Colossus was, in fact, the Immortal Flame it spat from its mouth. Contact meant certain death.

In this chase, Hu Heng's initial advantage gradually eroded. Fortunately, the radiance of the Merit Golden Wall was already visible in the distance.

"Fiend, today is the day you die!" Hu Heng taunted the Spiked Colossus once more, just as he was about to pass through the Merit Golden Wall.

However, the Spiked Colossus didn't pause in the slightest, charging directly at the Merit Golden Wall.

Hu Heng was prepared for this. He calmly passed through the Merit Golden Wall and then retreated a considerable distance. Otherwise, why would he stand there foolishly, waiting to be struck?

The Spiked Colossus crashed directly into the Merit Golden Wall. The entire wall buckled from the impact but didn't shatter.

The Tribulation-crossing Virtue Cultivators controlling their Merit Golden Wheels felt their hearts ache so much at this sight that tears nearly streamed down their faces.

Fortunately, they had successfully intercepted the Spiked Colossus. It gradually reverted from its spherical form to its normal, bipedal stance.

Compared to before, the giant beast was in a sorry state; numerous pits and wounds now marred its previously invulnerable body. These injuries were the backlash from striking the Merit Golden Wheels.

"Quickly, everyone, use the Merit Golden Wall to encircle this giant beast and prevent its escape!" Hu Heng shouted urgently. They had to strike while the iron was hot.

However, the expressions of the assembled Cultivators darkened. It's easy for you to say since it's not your Merit Golden Wheel, so you don't feel the pain, right? The Merit Golden Wall still hadn't recovered from the impact. How could they possibly surround it now?

"Push it! Crush the giant beast with it!" Hu Heng quickly adapted, suggesting a different approach.

This time, the Cultivators complied. The massive Merit Golden Wall pressed towards the Spiked Colossus, and each contact inflicted more wounds upon it.

CRACK!

The faint sound made all the Cultivators' faces change. Force is reciprocal; as they used the Merit Golden Wall to injure the Spiked Colossus, the Merit Golden Wheels composing the wall were also being damaged by the giant beast's Immortal power. That sound indicated a crack had formed in one of the Merit Golden Wheels.

"Not good! The Spiked Colossus is trying to escape! Quick, stop it—" Before Hu Heng could finish shouting, the Spiked Colossus broke free from the Merit Golden Wall, burrowed into the earth, and vanished.

The main issue was the damaged Merit Golden Wheel. All the Cultivators controlling the Merit Golden Wall were simultaneously shaken, and a single thought flashed through their minds: Could the damaged Merit Golden Wheel be mine?

That moment of distraction allowed the Spiked Colossus to escape, causing the entire plan to fall short at the brink of success. Hu Heng's face turned ashen. They had been on the verge of victory, only to lose in such a manner.