System's Super Sect Chapter 1068 - 988: Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan’s Worries

Heaven and Earth Lake.

Thousand Mechanism Lake.

As the night deepened, the heavens were adorned with numerous stars.

Beyond Vast City by hundreds of miles, countless large bonfires blazed, casting light across plains stretching for dozens of miles.

Armies of both the Human Race and the Demon Race converged from every direction, their numbers swelling like a mighty river.

Once all the Demon and Human forces had assembled, they swiftly occupied their designated positions, standing alert and prepared for any enemies that might emerge from the Middle Qu Realm Passage.

They were aware that the Heaven-Covering Tower's Vanguard Army had been repelled by the Immortal Sect once before; though they held the initial advantage in the war, they remained unaware that the Immortal Sect had actually launched an invasion into the Heaven-Covering Tower's own realm.

Consequently, every soul, be they human or demon, was gripped with apprehension.

A pervasive sense of unease settled over them regarding the timing of the Heaven-Covering Tower's armies' potential charge from the Qu Realm Passage.

This state of anxious anticipation caused the vast majority of people and demons to fix their gazes intently on the exit of the Qu Realm Passage, their eyes never daring to stray.

Not even for an instant!

Hovering above the allied forces, atop the back of a Wing Race Demon God, Long Yue, Pei Wu, and Bainian Hanshan were engaged in conversation.

Their countenances were etched with profound solemnity.

Bainian Hanshan, despite serving as a Vice Alliance Leader for the Heaven and Earth Alliance, was, in truth, the least powerful among the three.

Therefore, his composure was not as unshakeable as that of Pei Wu, who stood at the Half-Step Earth Unrestricted level, nor that of Long Yue, who had reached the Earth Unrestricted stage.

"Why has the Alliance Leader not yet returned?"

Bainian Hanshan inquired in a hushed tone, his gaze fixed on the Qu Realm Passage, his brow deeply furrowed.

Pei Wu offered a reply: "Brother Hanshan, there is no need for such tension. Should there be any sign of activity within the Qu Realm Passage, the Alliance Leader possesses the ability to return to the battlefield instantaneously."

A strained smile touched Bainian Hanshan's lips as he concurred, "I am aware. I simply harbor concerns that the Heaven-Covering Tower, seeking retribution after their initial humiliation, might retaliate with even greater ferocity. If their ranks include leaders possessing power beyond Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted, they could catch us entirely unprepared. We would likely be incapable of holding them back on our own!"

Pei Wu listened but did not pursue the discussion further.

This was because the very fears plaguing Bainian Hanshan were also deeply unsettling to Pei Wu.

He was particularly troubled by Huaikong's sudden and unexpected return to the sect.

Pei Wu found himself contemplating whether the situation had, in fact, deteriorated.

Observing the apprehension reflected in both their expressions, Long Yue attempted to offer reassurance: "There is no need for excessive worry. Even if an attack were to commence presently, any individuals surpassing the Earth Unrestricted realm would be handled by us. Your sole responsibility is to competently lead the Heaven and Earth Alliance army. Furthermore, with You Country maintaining watch over the Heaven-Covering Tower at Heaven-Gazing Gorge, they would hesitate to dispatch an overwhelming number of attackers."

Following this reasoned analysis, Long Yue subtly observed Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan.

Noticing their persistent unease, she decided against offering further words of comfort.

She recognized that at this moment, mere words were insufficient.

Only the assurance of victory could truly alleviate their anxieties!

She possessed knowledge that Wenping and the Sword Demon had indeed infiltrated the realm of the Heaven-Covering Tower.

But what was the current outcome of their actions?

What was the status of the battle there?

And why had Elder Huaikong felt compelled to hasten his return to the sect?

Why had he not yet reappeared?

Previously, Long Yue had attempted to contact Long Ke to ascertain the prevailing conditions, but the response she received was cryptic: "Everything will be discussed in person!"

This reply left her with a sense of profound disquiet.

What critical matters could not be conveyed through the Sound Transmission Stone?

Nonetheless, given Long Ke's insistence on a personal discussion, she refrained from further probing, quietly attending to her current duties.

The first light of dawn was beginning to break.

Precisely at that moment.

A brilliant flash of white light suddenly illuminated the sky, descending near the edge of the Qu Realm Passage.

Every eye was instinctively drawn to the spectacle, witnessing Huaikong and Long Ke materializing from within the ethereal glow.

Pei Wu, Bainian Hanshan, Long Yue, and the others present, upon witnessing this arrival, felt a surge of relief, their anxieties diminishing by more than half.

"Closer! Approach them!"

The pair immediately directed the Wing Race Demon God they were mounted on towards Huaikong, calling out with palpable eagerness.

"Alliance Leader! Elder Long!"

"Alliance Leader! Elder Long!"

Perceiving their evident haste, Huaikong inquired, "What has transpired?"

"Nothing of major consequence, Alliance Leader. Everything is proceeding according to your plan," Pei Wu responded with a smile.

Bainian Hanshan added with a chuckle, "By daybreak today, this battlefield will host no less than a million troops from the Heaven and Earth Alliance!"

Huaikong offered a nod of approval.

His gaze then shifted towards Long Yue, positioned behind Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan.

"Elder Huaikong!" Long Yue inclined her head in greeting, then turned her eager gaze towards Long Ke, exclaiming, "Sister!"

Long Ke's brow was deeply furrowed as she spoke, her voice laced with concern, "We shall discuss matters later. The conflict at Mitian City within the Black Domain has proven to be far more intricate than we initially anticipated!"

Long Ke then addressed Elder Huaikong, stating, "Elder Huaikong, I will be heading to Vast City to attend to my personal affairs."

"Proceed! Aside from the Demon Gods, you have the liberty to command all forces of the Wing Race stationed at Heaven and Earth Lake." While immediate action was not foreseen for the Qu Realm Passage, Huaikong was disinclined to dispatch beings of Demon God level for the delivery of the Immortal Daily.

The Sect Leader, bold enough to utilize Red Domain prodigies for basic patrols and assign the Half-Step Earth Unrestricted Sect Leader of the Red Leaf Sect to handle trivial tasks, did not dare to be so lavish with his own Demon Race.

"Long Yue, you should accompany him," Huaikong instructed Long Yue.

"I am to go as well?"

"Leave this to me for now; your sister requires your presence more."

"Understood."

Given Huaikong's insistence, Long Yue naturally agreed to assist her sister and then followed Long Ke, both soaring towards Vast City.

Shortly after Long Yue and Long Ke's departure, Huaikong issued a new directive for the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

"In the inaugural confrontation with the Heaven-Covering Tower, the Immortal Sect emerged victorious; it is improbable that the Heaven-Covering Tower will initiate a swift retaliation. Consequently, we need not maintain such heightened vigilance. Pei Wu, Hanshan, command all personnel to withdraw ten miles from the Qu Realm Passage, establish a encampment, and persist in the construction of fortifications!"

"A glorious victory!"

Instantly, the two were filled with elation.

While Huaikong's return had brought a sense of relief, the news of a triumphant victory filled them with even greater excitement.

These were precisely the words they were most eager to hear at that moment.

"Alliance Leader, we shall convey the orders immediately!"

Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan promptly acknowledged their instructions and descended with haste.

Following the directives from Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan, the entire army of the Heaven and Earth Alliance commenced a large-scale withdrawal, falling back ten miles from the Qu Realm Passage.

"First battle, a glorious victory! As per the Alliance Leader's decree, all shall retreat ten miles, establish camp, and continue fortifying!"

"First battle, a glorious victory! As per the Alliance Leader's decree, all shall retreat ten miles, establish camp, and continue fortifying!"

...

The repeated pronouncements of Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan resounded through the sky, effectively assuaging the frayed nerves of nearly a million individuals.

"A glorious victory?"

"Did my ears deceive me?"

"It is indeed a glorious victory, truly a glorious victory!"

"Confronting the formidable Heaven-Covering Tower, the powerhouses of the Immortal Sect managed to secure a win within the Qu Realm Passage!"

Indeed.

Some reacted with fervent celebration and cheers.

Yet, others remained steeped in caution.

"Enough talk. Let us withdraw swiftly. Although we achieved victory in the first engagement, the Heaven-Covering Tower is bound to retaliate. Who knows when they might erupt from the Qu Realm Passage, and you still find yourselves in the mood for celebration."

"We won the initial battle, but the Heaven-Covering Tower's counterattack will undoubtedly be ferocious. Prepare yourselves for an even more intense storm!"

As they spoke, they cast one final, lingering gaze towards the Qu Realm Passage, their eyes still reflecting a deep-seated apprehension of the unknown.

Clearly, the declaration of a "glorious victory" was insufficient to completely dispel their tense anxieties.