System's Super Sect Chapter 1028 955: The Passage Opens at Noon Tomorrow!

On the Flying Ship.

Observing the intense clash between the Sword Demon and Hei Zhao, Chen Xie couldn't help but utter, "Sect Leader, Elder Sword Demon's prowess has escalated once more."

"Precisely why Hei Zhao was assigned to him."

"Sect Leader, is Hei Zhao intended to be a mere pawn this time?"

Upon this realization, Chen Xie felt a twinge of pity for Hei Zhao.

Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted.

Reduced to a tool.

If only Hei Zhao were aware of this fate...

Wen Ping continued, his voice filled with foresight: "During the confrontation between the Sword Demon and Celestial Traveler, despite sustaining grave injuries, the Sword Demon reaped immense benefits, his Spiritual Power surging directly into the Second Stage. Should Hei Zhao manage to inflict the same life-or-death pressure upon the Sword Demon as Celestial Traveler did, it's plausible the Sword Demon might ascend to Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted today. His Meridian Gate teeters on the brink, a fact even he hasn't grasped."

A look of keen anticipation washed over Wen Ping's face.

For the Sword Demon to achieve Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted status.

Is tantamount to reaching Celestial Unrestricted!

This is especially true given the high-grade Mirror-Breaking Pill he now possesses, which offers a ten percent probability of dispensing with the 'half-step' limitation.

Even should that endeavor fail.

He could procure ten more such pills within a month's time.

Dedicating all ten to the Sword Demon would be an acceptable course of action!

Expending ten thousand prestige points to foster a Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse is an undeniably worthwhile investment, no matter how one scrutinizes the figures.

Now, the sole hope rests on Hei Zhao's ability to provide the Sword Demon with that critical life-or-death pressure. If that proves insufficient, Lan Feng shall be dispatched as well.

With two pawns exerting pressure simultaneously.

The Sword Demon's advancement to Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted becomes an even more probable outcome.

After absorbing Wen Ping's strategic insights, Chen Xie's gaze shifted towards Hei Zhao and Lan Feng. The faint sound of Lan Feng's desperate pleas for aid reached his ears, prompting an awkward smile before he responded, "Sect Leader, your strategy is quite ingenious. However, might these two 'pawns' be somewhat lacking in strength... I fear it may not suffice to compel Elder Sword Demon into the Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted realm."

Were they not both boasting parity with Celestial Traveler?

Mere braggarts!

What level do they truly stand at?

"They are indeed weaker than anticipated, and their resolve is not as formidable as Celestial Traveler's. Yet, there is no need for haste; we shall proceed deliberately. If all else fails, we shall permit the Sword Demon to confront both Hei Zhao and Lan Feng concurrently. Whether this forces the necessary breakthrough will depend on the Sword Demon's fortune," Wen Ping elaborated.

"And what is my role in this, Sect Leader?"

He found himself disinclined to lament Hei Zhao and Lan Feng's shortcomings.

The Sect Leader had not brought him along merely to spectate.

"Should Hei Zhao and Lan Feng stubbornly refuse to yield, thereby withholding information about the Curved Realm Passage's exit location, or if they themselves are ignorant of its forthcoming appearance, then your forces must assume control of Vast City! This is necessitated by the fact that we will have to locate the Curved Realm Passage exit ourselves, a task demanding considerable manpower."

"Sect Leader, I shall mobilize the necessary personnel immediately! It is confirmed that they are unaware of the Curved Realm Passage exit's whereabouts at this juncture."

Chen Xie declared with solemnity before promptly retrieving his Sound Transmission Stone.

With the Black Shadow's continuous surveillance, he was privy to all knowledge, or lack thereof, possessed by Hei Zhao and Lan Feng.

Even if they were inclined to divulge information, they had none to offer.

Thus, self-reliance became the only recourse!

Wen Ping stated with gravity, "Within a thousand-mile radius surrounding Vast City, our operatives must be strategically positioned. Any discernible anomaly in the Space Barrier warrants immediate reporting."

"Sect Leader, I shall implement these arrangements forthwith."

Chen Xie, without a moment's hesitation, activated the Sound Transmission Stone to relay instructions to his contacts within Vast City.

His contingent in Vast City numbered thirty thousand.

Not an overwhelming force.

But not insignificant either.

Sufficient, one would assume, to oversee the Space Barrier across the potential exit zones beyond Vast City.

However, the task of fully securing Vast City would exceed their current capacity!

Recognizing this critical shortfall, Chen Xie rapidly conveyed his concern.

"Sect Leader, while I have personnel positioned to monitor the areas outside Vast City, our numbers are insufficient to firmly establish control over the city itself without provoking interference from the Hundred Sects Alliance."

"In that case, let them maintain their own order. Once the conflict concludes, convey to all residents of Vast City that any individual attempting to depart its confines henceforth will result in the execution of all inhabitants. This decree will compel them to self-regulate for the sake of survival."

"Your subordinate understands."

Chen Xie responded with a firm nod.

His gaze then swept coldly over the scattering, fleeing figures.

Those who, moments prior, had been hurling curses in his direction.

Chen Xie held their lives in utter disregard.

...

The fierce battle rages on.

Lan Feng's Spirit Body has already been grievously injured from repeated strikes by the Dark Stream Annihilation Black Scythe.

A desperate fight initially crossed Lan Feng's mind.

However, upon discovering that the shadowy figure wielding the colossal scythe remained unaffected by his Vein Technique, enduring any assault without fear of harm, Lan Feng could only resort to a panicked flight.

Yet, his evasive speed paled in comparison to that of Dark Stream Annihilation.

No matter which direction he fled, within a ten li radius, Dark Stream Annihilation could invariably close the distance.

The Vein Technique proved utterly ineffective in hindering Dark Stream Annihilation.

The reason remained the same.

Dark Stream Annihilation harbored no fear of injury and could withstand any Vein Technique.

As for defensive maneuvers.

Dark Stream Annihilation simply morphed into a black shadow, moving unimpeded through all obstacles.

"Wen Ping, if you dare to kill me, you are courting a gruesome end!"

Lan Feng bellowed his threat.

"A gruesome end awaits you!"

"Spare me, and I can guarantee your survival! I will personally see to your safety!"

From aboard the Flying Ship, Wen Ping observed Lan Feng's frantic desperation and offered a slight smile. He responded softly, "Fear not, your demise won't be so simple."

You still possess value.

How could you be allowed to perish so easily?

Having spoken, Wen Ping shifted his gaze to the Sword Demon, noting that the Sword Demon was still engaged in suppressing Hei Zhao.

He contemplated sending Lan Feng as an additional burden for the Sword Demon. However, just as the thought formed, a sudden luminescence erupted from Lan Feng's body.

The light burst forth from Lan Feng's waist.

It then materialized ten zhang before Lan Feng, gradually coalescing into inscriptions of black characters.

Wen Ping narrowed his eyes, straining to read the text!

"The War Department's Vanguard Army has completed its assembly. At noon tomorrow, upon the opening of the Curved Realm Passage, they shall infiltrate Heaven and Earth Lake. The leaders are the five War Gods: Shen Shenhai, Celestial Palace, Blue Shadow, Wind Pool, and Shen Zhen. Lan Feng and Hei Zhao, you two are to provide secondary support!"

The message was concise.

Yet, it contained all the crucial intelligence.

Tomorrow at noon, the Curved Realm Passage would indeed open!

The swiftness of Zhetian Tower's machinations was evident.

But these War Gods?

Were they akin to the War Gods in Jisheng Hall?

As he pondered this, the terror on Lan Feng's countenance vanished, replaced by a surge of wild triumph.

Lan Feng cackled, "Wen Ping, you are finished! All of you are doomed, do you grasp the significance of five War Gods?"

"It means you will perish before they even arrive."

Wen Ping retorted coldly.

Lan Feng continued to laugh maniacally, stating, "Should I die, survival will be impossible for you. For each War God from the War Department possesses power nearly unmatched below the Celestial Unrestricted realm. Without a Celestial Unrestricted expert, no one can contend with them. Even this shadowy entity will fall! You too will meet your end!"

"I am affording you the chance to continue speaking. Please, elaborate further."

Wen Ping gestured for Dark Stream Annihilation to stand aside.

Invincible beneath Celestial Unrestricted?

Were five such formidable individuals truly en route?

Zhetian Tower certainly demonstrated considerable extravagance.

"Do you believe that's all? Under each War God, there are at least five Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts. These five War Gods will bring a minimum of twenty, possibly up to twenty-five, Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts!"

"That amounts to twenty-five Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses!"

Combined with the five nearly invincible War Gods below Celestial Unrestricted, the War Department's Vanguard Army would boast a staggering total of up to thirty Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts.

Such a formidable force was more than sufficient to decimate entire swathes of the You Country's lesser domains!

A mere Immortal Sect.

Insignificant.

Completely beneath notice!