System's Super Sect Chapter 1070 - 990: The Holy Land in the Hearts of the Human Race at Heaven and Earth Lake—Immortal Sect

Our initial belief was that the first confrontation had resulted in a substantial triumph, with Covering Heaven Tower suffering a complete downfall. After all, the Immortal Sect had managed to vanquish five mighty beings at the Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted stage.

Five such powerful individuals!

Yet, who could have foreseen that this initial engagement was merely a superficial display, the tip of the iceberg concerning Covering Heaven Tower's full invasion force poised against Heaven and Earth Lake? The true main contingents of Covering Heaven Tower had yet to make their entrance through the Curved Realm Passage.

Witnessing this revelation, Pei Wu's elation evaporated instantly, replaced by a profound sigh of resignation.

Despair.

Utterly despairing.

"Brother Pei Wu, how could such a situation arise? How can the Covering Heaven Tower possess such formidable power? Is it truly the will of Heaven to bring about the destruction of our Heaven and Earth Alliance?"

Bainian Hanshan lamented, directing a helpless gaze towards Pei Wu.

Pei Wu's brow furrowed as he stared intently at the concluding sentences of the article, rendering him speechless for an extended period.

His mind felt rather clouded at this juncture.

No!

To be precise, it was profoundly muddled!

In stark contrast to the elation he felt moments before, his current emotional state was akin to the difference between the heavens and the earth.

While Pei Wu remained absorbed in his thoughts, the surrounding high-ranking officials of the Freelancers Pavilion also exchanged sorrowful sighs, with some even frantically turning the pages of the Immortal Daily back and forth multiple times.

"Twenty-five mighty beings at the Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted level... even if the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect and the other Elders possess superior strength, it is unlikely they can contend with such a number single-handedly."

"What is the ultimate objective of the Covering Heaven Tower? Why are they dedicating such significant resources to our humble Heaven and Earth Lake, to the extent of deploying such a powerful Vanguard Army?"

"If they discover that the individuals who ventured into the Curved Realm Passage have all been eliminated by the formidable forces of the Immortal Sect, they will undoubtedly launch an immediate assault!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present shifted dramatically.

It's over!

If those twenty-five Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted mighty beings were to storm through...

How could we possibly hold them back?

This path leads only to certain death!

Abruptly, Pei Wu's own expression contorted, and he then exclaimed, "What did you just say?"

"Subordinate stated, 'If they discover that the individuals who ventured into the Curved Realm Passage have all been eliminated by the formidable forces of the Immortal Sect, they will undoubtedly launch an immediate assault!'"

The senior member of the Freelancers Pavilion was taken aback, bewildered as to why the Alliance Leader was inquiring about a statement he had just uttered at such a critical moment.

Was there something incorrect with the assertion?

Was there a flaw in the wording?

Or was the statement excessively alarmist?

Did this particular remark displease the Alliance Leader?

Amidst his growing anxiety, Pei Wu suddenly erupted into laughter, leaving everyone around him utterly perplexed and at a loss for understanding.

"Hahaha!"

"Hahaha!"

Pei Wu's laughter echoed six distinct times.

Bainian Hanshan promptly inquired, "Brother Pei Wu, is this an expression of joy or sorrow?"

Pei Wu, his face alight with happiness, responded, "Of course, it is joy. The Immortal Sect has achieved a monumental victory; how could I, Pei Wu, not rejoice?"

"A monumental victory?"

Bainian Hanshan's eyes widened in astonishment.

The others, too, were successively stunned into silence.

Pei Wu observed the bewildered countenances of his companions and then clarified with a smile, "Consider the article you've just read and reflect upon yesterday's events. As per the report, the engagement within the Curved Realm Passage concluded remarkably swiftly, lasting no more than half an hour at most."

"This!" Bainian Hanshan suddenly grasped the implication, "Indeed, indeed! The Sect Leader and the others entered the Curved Realm Passage yesterday morning. This implies the battle concluded by that morning. During the subsequent period, why did no other mighty beings from Covering Heaven Tower attempt to enter and exact revenge for their fallen Vanguard Army?"

"Astute!" Pei Wu chuckled, "They weren't oblivious; I surmise they were aware the instant their Vanguard Army was annihilated. However, something transpired subsequently that deterred them from entering the Curved Realm Passage! The article featured in the Immortal Daily is not the complete account of this battle but merely a tantalizing prelude!"

"And who penned this article with such shamelessness, leaving it unfinished and keeping us in suspense? Couldn't they have simply detailed the entire progression of this battle in one go?"

Bainian Hanshan voiced his considerable irritation.

The others also began to comprehend the implication that the two gentlemen were hinting at.

The somber expressions that had clouded their faces, akin to dark storm clouds, immediately dissipated following Bainian Hanshan's complaint.

Pei Wu then retrieved a Sound Transmission Stone from his person.

He proceeded to contact Long Yue!

The instant the connection was established with the Sound Transmission Stone, Pei Wu was poised to inquire whether Long Yue had perused the Immortal Daily when he was intercepted by a voice emanating from the other end.

"Sister, can you not keep me in suspense like this? Why not tell me everything that transpired yesterday? What became of those 25 Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses? Did they perish, or were they so intimidated by the Sect Leader that they dared not enter the Curved Realm Passage?"

He added another sentence.

"Pei Wu, if you have something to say, wait until I get back!"

Following this, the Sound Transmission Stone fell silent.

Pei Wu let out a wry laugh.

Everyone who overheard this couldn't help but break into a smile.

It turned out they weren't the only ones suffering from the incomplete narrative.

Even Elder Long Yue, a key senior figure of the Immortal Sect, was left in torment by it.

"Suddenly, it doesn't feel so bad."

Pei Wu chuckled.

Bainian Hanshan also stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a smile on his face, saying, "Same here."

Thereafter, the two put away the Immortal Daily and resumed their command of the army's retreat to the rear, while simultaneously making their discovery public.

Nearly ten million people erupted in the wilderness.

All clamoring to meet this article's author.

To let him know the circumstances under which a blade becomes stained red!

Thankfully, the Immortal Daily concluded with a statement—that's all for today, see you tomorrow—which offered some solace to everyone.

It's just tomorrow, isn't it?

We can wait!

Should there be no satisfactory explanation tomorrow...

We will certainly offer a heartfelt welcome to that writer!

Just like that, after the Heaven and Earth Alliance army withdrew from the Curved Realm Passage, they established their camp, erected fortifications at the designated spot, and awaited the dawn of the next day.

That night, everyone endured with great difficulty.