Chapter 1068 - 988: Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan’s Worries

Heaven and Earth Lake.

Thousand Mechanism Lake.

In the depths of the night, stars dotted the sky.

Hundreds of miles outside Vast City, thousands of large bonfires illuminated the plains for dozens of miles.

The Human Race army and the Demon Race army poured in from all directions, continuously gathering here like rivers.

After all the Demon and Human forces gathered, they immediately took their positions, poised and ready, always prepared to face enemies appearing from the Middle Qu Realm Passage.

They only knew that the Vanguard Army of the Heaven-Covering Tower had been repelled by the Immortal Sect once; they had the upper hand at the start of the war but didn’t know that the Immortal Sect had invaded the realm of the Heaven-Covering Tower.

Thus, every heart, human or demon, was in suspense.

They felt uncertain about when the armies of the Heaven-Covering Tower would charge out of the Qu Realm Passage.

Because of this mindset, the vast majority of people and demons kept their eyes locked on the exit of the Qu Realm Passage, not daring to look away.

Not even for a moment!

Above the allied forces, on the back of a Wing Race Demon God, Long Yue, Pei Wu, and Bainian Hanshan were conversing.

Their faces were full of solemnity.

Bainian Hanshan, although a Vice Alliance Leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, was actually the weakest among them.

Thus, his composure wasn’t as strong as that of Pei Wu, who was Half-Step Earth Unrestricted, nor Long Yue, who was Earth Unrestricted.

"Why hasn’t the Alliance Leader returned yet?"

Bainian Hanshan whispered, his eyes fixed on the Qu Realm Passage, his brows furrowed.

Pei Wu responded: "Brother Hanshan, no need to be so tense. If there’s any movement in the Qu Realm Passage, the Alliance Leader can return to the battlefield instantly."

Bainian Hanshan forced a smile and concurred, "I know. I’m just worried that the Heaven-Covering Tower, humiliated after their first defeat, will attack even more fiercely the second time. If they have leaders above Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted, they could catch us off guard. We probably wouldn’t be able to hold them back by ourselves!"

Pei Wu listened but did not continue the conversation.

Because what Bainian Hanshan worried about, Pei Wu feared just as much.

Especially regarding Huaikong’s abrupt return to the sect.

Pei Wu pondered whether the situation had worsened.

Seeing the worry on both their faces, Long Yue reassured, "There’s nothing to be overly concerned about. Even if they attack now, those above Earth Unrestricted will be handled by us. You just need to properly command the Heaven and Earth Alliance army. Besides, with You Country eyeing the Heaven-Covering Tower at Heaven-Gazing Gorge, they won’t dare send too many attackers."

After rational analysis, Long Yue secretly observed Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan.

Seeing their unrelenting worry, she ceased further reassurance.

She understood that words were futile right now.

Only victory could ease their minds!

She was aware that Wenping and the Sword Demon had entered the realm of the Heaven-Covering Tower.

So what was the current status?

What was the situation of the battle?

Also, why had Elder Huaikong hastily returned to the sect?

Why hadn’t he come back yet?

Earlier, Long Yue contacted Long Ke to inquire about the situation, but the response was——everything would be discussed in person!

This left her uneasy.

What happened that couldn’t be explained through the Sound Transmission Stone?

However, since Long Ke suggested an in-person discussion, she refrained from further inquiries, quietly attending to her duties.

The break of dawn approached.

At that moment.

A white light suddenly illuminated the sky, landing on the edge of the Qu Realm Passage.

All eyes were drawn to it, seeing Huaikong and Long Ke emerge from the white light.

Pei Wu, Bainian Hanshan, Long Yue, and others, seeing this scene, suddenly rejoiced, their worries dissolving by more than half.

"Get closer! Get closer!"

The two immediately directed the Wing Race Demon God beneath them toward Huaikong, then eagerly called out.

"Alliance Leader! Elder Long!"

"Alliance Leader! Elder Long!"

Seeing their urgency, Huaikong asked, "What happened?"

"Nothing major, everything is progressing smoothly according to the Alliance Leader’s plan," Pei Wu said with a smile.

Bainian Hanshan also chuckled and added, "Today after dawn, the battlefield will assemble at least a million Heaven and Earth Alliance troops!"

Huaikong nodded in satisfaction.

He then looked towards Long Yue behind Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan.

"Elder Huaikong!" Long Yue nodded in greeting, then eagerly looked toward Long Ke, "Sister!"

Long Ke frowned deeply, speaking with concern, "We’ll talk later, the battle at Mitian City in the Black Domain is far more complex than we imagined!"

Then, turning to Huaikong, Long Ke said, "Elder Huaikong, I’ll head to Vast City to attend to my matters."

"Go ahead! Besides the Demon Gods, you’re free to mobilize all Wing Race forces at Heaven and Earth Lake." Though the Qu Realm Passage wouldn’t see any immediate action, Huaikong wasn’t willing to send Demon God level beings to deliver the Immortal Daily.

The Sect Leader dared employ Red Domain prodigies for ground sweeping and let the Half-Step Earth Unrestricted Sect Leader of the Red Leaf Sect handle miscellaneous tasks, but his Demon Race didn’t dare to be so extravagant.

"Long Yue, you should go too." Huaikong told Long Yue.

"Me too?"

"Leave this to me now; your sister needs you more."

"Alright."

Since Huaikong insisted, Long Yue naturally went to assist her sister, then followed Long Ke, flying toward Vast City.

Once Long Yue and Long Ke departed, Huaikong issued the latest order for the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

"In the first battle against the Heaven-Covering Tower, the Immortal Sect achieved a glorious victory; it’s unlikely that the Heaven-Covering Tower will strike back anytime soon. Therefore, we need not stay so tense. Pei Wu, Hanshan, order everyone to move ten miles from the Qu Realm Passage and set up camp, continuing to build fortifications!"

"A glorious victory!"

The two were instantly overjoyed.

Compared to the relief they felt from Huaikong’s return, hearing the words of a glorious victory filled them with excitement.

Those were the words they most wanted to hear right now.

"Alliance Leader, we will issue the orders at once!"

Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan promptly took their orders and descended swiftly.

With Pei Wu’s and Bainian Hanshan’s orders, the entire Heaven and Earth Alliance army began to retreat en masse, falling back ten miles from the Qu Realm Passage.

"First battle, glorious victory! By the Alliance Leader’s command, everyone retreat ten miles, set up camp, and continue building fortifications!"

"First battle, glorious victory! By the Alliance Leader’s command, everyone retreat ten miles, set up camp, and continue building fortifications!"

...

The voices of Pei Wu and Bainian Hanshan echoed repeatedly in the sky, instantly relaxing the taut nerves of nearly a million people.

"A glorious victory?"

"Did I hear that right?"

"It’s truly a glorious victory, truly a glorious victory!"

"Facing the formidable Heaven-Covering Tower, the strong of the Immortal Sect managed to secure a victory within the Qu Realm Passage!"

Of course.

Some were excited and cheering.

Others remained cautious.

"Alright, enough talking. Let’s retreat quickly. Though we won the first battle, the Heaven-Covering Tower will surely retaliate. Who knows when they might charge out of the Qu Realm Passage, and you still have the mood to celebrate here."

"We won the first battle, but the Heaven-Covering Tower’s counterattack will be terrifying. Brace for an even more intense storm!"

Saying this, they didn’t forget to take one last deep look at the Qu Realm Passage, their gaze still filled with apprehension for the unknown.

Clearly, the words "glorious victory" couldn’t fully ease their tight nerves.