The first few monsters don't even notice my presence, cloaked as it is by Shadow Meld. But their comrades notice them falling and start turning our way.
I draw my sword, extending the blade an extra 2 meters, like I am wielding a polearm. The incredible amounts of Death Energy flowing into me are overflowing my spirit ocean, even with every kick, jump and sing of the sword burning off as much as I can.
I hear the gun go silent and worry the last barrel died early, but then I feel Hui'Jin breaking through. As it peaks, I send her a mental message to take the 2 pills I gave her for this occasion. A Core Forming Pill and a Soul Forging Pill. The combination extends the breakthrough, taking her to the third rank of Fortification.
I won't be far behind her, I'm pouring as much as I can into her, and into my attacks, but a breakthrough is inevitable around this many dying category 3 beasts. I hope my cultivation is properly stabilized after the late opening of my Spirit Ocean.
