Star Farming, the eldest lady relies on alchemy to counterattack

Chapter 315 Cultivation
"Isn't this a normal mission arrangement? Why do you have that expression?" Ning Xuan roughly guessed that the new recruits had learned from different sources that they would encounter far greater dangers than usual during thunderstorms.

"Everyone says that thunderstorms are coming soon, and we'll be stationed outside, which could easily cost us our lives," the squad leader said anxiously.

"They all say the base recruits new soldiers every year because too many have died. They even say that Lieutenant Huo was injured at this critical juncture to avoid a thunderstorm," the squad leader said dejectedly.

Ning Xuan listened to the squad leader's words, a cold smile curving her lips. Her sharp gaze swept over the squad leader's uneasy face.

"What, afraid of dying?" Her voice wasn't loud, but it made the squad leader involuntarily shudder. "No, I'm not afraid."

"Don't be hypocritical. Life is so precious. Isn't it normal to be afraid of death? Seeing you like this, I can already see the demoralization of the team."

“If you’re afraid of death, you should train even harder. Only by increasing your strength can you improve your chances of survival, instead of being timid and dejected because of some rumors,” Ning Xuan reprimanded sternly.

Ning Xuan knew she had to find a way to boost the soldiers' morale; otherwise, they would be at a disadvantage in the face of the impending war.

However, the thunderstorm was coming soon, and their company was to be stationed in the ninth mining area tomorrow. There was no time to boost morale in such a short period of time.

"Yes, Commander Ning is right," the squad leader immediately stood at attention and replied.

"I'm giving you a task: go back and spread the word that as long as they can survive the first round of thunderstorms, they will all become stronger and better able to weather the subsequent crises," Ning Xuan instructed the squad leader.

"Okay, but is this news true?" The squad leader looked at Ning Xuan expectantly.

“Of course, lightning energy can temper a spirit controller’s physique, and of course it can enhance their strength,” Ning Xuan told him with certainty.

She will absorb lightning energy to promote the awakening of her companion spirit. She will definitely absorb the purest lightning energy, which will also reduce the damage caused by the thunderstorm to some extent. If they still cannot survive after this, then there is nothing she can do.

Ning Xuan thought to herself.

Ning Xuan stepped forward and stood in front of the squad leader, looking directly into his eyes.

“Tell them that true warriors are not trained by hiding in safe places. Only by experiencing life and death can they forge themselves into stronger individuals.” Ning Xuan’s eyes were firm and powerful, and her voice echoed in the squad leader’s ears, making him feel a sudden surge of strength within him.

The next day, Ning Xuan indeed received the appointment to temporarily take over Huo Shan's position, and was ordered to lead her company to immediately garrison the Ninth Mining Area.

Ning Xuan and her team had just arrived at the Ninth Mining Area when a thunderclap boomed, followed by a distant rumble of thunder that grew closer and closer. A bolt of lightning ripped across the sky, illuminating every face.

"Are you scared? Afraid of dying? Being scared is useless. Thunderstorms are indeed dangerous, but what's even more dangerous is that behind every bolt of lightning, there may be a Thunder Beast. If you want to survive, you must muster a strong will and cooperate closely with your teammates. As long as you get through this first round of thunderstorms, you will be able to protect yourselves from now on," Ning Xuan encouraged her warriors.

There was a camp on the ground in the ninth mining area. The camp was very simple, with only a dozen or so houses built from whole blocks of huge stones. The door of each house was covered with a roll of straw to keep out the wind and rain.

Each house could accommodate thirty to fifty people. Ning Xuan divided the ten brigades into two groups for them to take turns resting.

Ning Xuan ordered the first group to patrol the area and actively prepare for battle, while the second group rested temporarily. "Clang—!"

A blinding flash of lightning tore through the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder, as if the entire earth trembled. A gale-force wind whipped up a torrential downpour, the raindrops pelting the soldiers' helmets and armor like bullets, creating a dense, crackling sound.

"First group, prepare for battle. Second group, stand by!" Ning Xuan's voice remained clear amidst the wind and rain, but was quickly drowned out by another clap of thunder.

Suddenly, a scream came from afar.

"Report! Lightning struck three soldiers from the southwest, and they are all seriously injured," a soldier roared, his voice almost torn apart by the gale.

"Send the medical team to the rescue immediately." Ning Xuan squinted and looked out through the rain. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck, this time hitting the metal fence surrounding the camp.

Blinding bolts of lightning snaked along the iron fence like silver snakes, and several soldiers who approached were instantly struck by the current, convulsing and collapsing.

"Scatter! Scatter, all of you—!"

boom! !

The ground exploded, ore flew everywhere, and several soldiers who couldn't dodge in time were thrown overboard by the shockwave and fell heavily to the ground. The air was filled with the smell of burning, and some people were groaning in pain, clearly injured.

The thunderstorms continued to rage, and worse, lightning-controlling beasts appeared. The lightning began to have direction and a target; it no longer struck randomly, but instead aimed specifically at the heads of the warriors.

The Thunder Beast was covered in long, snow-white fur, which was fluffy like clouds and shimmered with a faint silver light under the lightning.

The tip of the Thunder Beast's tail is faintly crackling with electricity. Whenever a thunderstorm strikes, its fur stands on end slightly, silently neutralizing the falling lightning.

It is about one meter long and resembles a ferret, but is more agile and slender than a ferret. Its body moves with explosive power.

Its eyes—the pupils were pale gold, with tiny arcs of electricity flashing in the dark, as if containing the power of thunder.

These are the juvenile Thunder Beasts. In their early stages, Thunder Beasts are generally weak and their ability to control lightning is not yet fully developed. However, once they evolve and grow up, their danger level will increase exponentially.

Ning Xuan pinpointed the location where the Thunder Beast had landed, used her movement technique to get nearby, and with a flick of her hand, black vines instantly wrapped around the Thunder Beast like a large net.

Ning Xuan has sharp eyes and quick, agile movements. Often, she can capture a young Thunder Beast before anyone else has even seen it.

While capturing the Thunder Beast, Ning Xuan channeled a large amount of lightning energy into her body. She didn't have time to refine this energy; she simply stored it all in her blue meridians.

Soon, Ning Xuan felt a faint swelling and pain in her meridians, which indicated that the width of the blue meridian was insufficient. However, the meridian's resilience had not yet reached its limit.

Ning Xuan did not stop, and continued to introduce a large amount of lightning energy into her body for her unique cultivation.