However, when Wang Jixuan thought about it, the difficulty of achieving immortality for those Mahayana cultivators who had joined the Dark Sect was much lower than for a 'genuine cultivator' like him, and they even had the Immortal Spirit Qi protecting them...

Wang Jixuan struck even harder and more ruthlessly.

Finally, when the Moonlight Sword flashed again, the head of the Mahayana Elder was thrown upwards, leaving most of the mana within his body with no chance to be used, turning into streams of spiritual energy that filled the space.

Wang Jixuan repeated the process, allowing the alien soul to directly devour the remnant primordial spirit of the person, collected the body, and turned to rush towards another Mahayana Elder.

The people of the Dark Sect truly did not expect that despite mobilizing dozens, they would end up in such a situation.

Neither did Earth civilization expect that the formidable enemy their Great Pioneer always had in mind would be fully suppressed by relying solely on the core battleships of the First Expeditionary Fleet, along with over three million mechanical bodies and several hundreds of spiritual cultivators and Spiritual Ability Users.

However, at this moment, it was evidently another group of 'Lower Realm Travelers' who were most affected.

...

Hui Zhi, along with her three subordinates, was coordinating with two Earth warships, which had thick Spiritual Energy Shields, to besiege four Dark Sect members.

Hui Zhi constantly observed the battle situation.

Her emotions underwent several clear transformations, from initial worry to later shock, and then to numbness now.

The effective combination of spiritual energy and mechanical means;

The bionic imitation of the Pillar Blade Beast by humans;

The splendid transformation of human civilization over the past one hundred and eighty years;

All left a profound impression on Hui Zhi.

Hui Zhi knew about the peculiarities of the Forbidden Land, but such peculiarity had exceeded her range of recognition.

So much so that Hui Zhi instinctively did not worry whether Wang Jixuan could defeat the group of Dark Sect members left on the surface.

She had already sent a message to her side.

The Heavenly Net Group also had their own plan.

Twelve Heavenly Net members, including Hui Zhi, had arrived here first, setting up an ambush, and engaging in talks with Wang Zheng;

Once the Dark Sect members appeared, Hui Zhi would immediately report their number and strength. The Heavenly Net Group could have reinforcements arrive within two hours, while the twelve Heavenly Net members including Hui Zhi just needed to flee, waiting for the Heavenly Net 'army to attack,' thus forming a pincer on both sides.

But looking at the current situation...

Hui Zhi has begun hesitating whether to urgently message the upper leaders, advising them not to waste a massive amount of spirit stones to activate the Ten Thousand World Transfer Array...

It seemed clear they were going to win, so what was the point of coming?

Then Hui Zhi remembered the third question Wang Zheng previously asked.

If Wang Zheng goes back with them, would he need to erase all traces he had left in this Forbidden Land?

If removing traces is necessary, then those 'strange ships' of this realm, that terrifying demon beast tide they'd seen during their first visit, and these miraculous spiritual cultivators would all need to be obliterated by the Heavenly Net Group.

How much manpower and resources would that require?

It might take asking an Immortal from the Immortal Realm to intervene, wouldn't it?

Hui Zhi kept pondering over it.

She had the full authority to manage the situation as she deemed fit.

The combat performance displayed by Earth's civilization and the spiritual cultivators today indeed made her look at them in a new light.

Hui Zhi's thoughts were in motion, and she already had a plan.

The matters here, they need not concern themselves too deeply; just bring Wang Zheng back to report. As for the future of this Forbidden Land, that will naturally be decided by the upper leadership, all depending on whether Wang Zheng has the capability to have the upper leaders heed his words.

Hui Zhi's autumn water-like eyes slightly shifted, and laughter was heard from the side.

It was their side's Heavenly Net Group achieving success, having blasted a Dark Sect member to death.

A hint of a smile appeared at the corners of her lips.

It's a pity that her beautiful appearance was hidden beneath this layer of disguise, leaving none to appreciate it.

Hui Zhi exhaled lightly, just about to focus on facing the enemy, when a sudden change occurred, and three Dark Sect members rushed over from the direction of the surface.

Was Wang Zheng dealt with by them?

Hui Zhi was immediately astonished.

If Wang Zheng had been killed by the Dark Sect, she would surely bear the blame for inadequate handling, especially since the upper leaders were quite interested in the method Wang Zheng devised for the Core Circuit.

But very quickly, Hui Zhi noticed something was amiss.

After these three Dark Sect members crossed into the boundary of her Spiritual Sense, not only were their expressions panicked, but their eyes were also unfocused, frequently glancing back as if some ferocious beast was pursuing them.

They were fleeing for their lives, not coming in support.

Hui Zhi found her mind somewhat overwhelmed... She distinctly recalled that a Dark Sect Elder was left on the surface, leading around eleven or twelve Dark Sect members...

The three Dark Sect members joined the battle, continuously shouting via transmission, causing the remaining sect members to noticeably panic and hurriedly try to break away from the area.

However, the human battleship's firepower, which had been waiting, suddenly doubled, and a large number of mechanical bodies surged into space with the number of formations doubling as well.

The Dark Sect members once again found themselves engulfed in the mechanical army's vast ocean.

Hui Zhi, the Loose Person, watched with a mix of regret and amusement.

Then, her Spiritual Sense observed the entire process as the third Mahayana elder of the Dark Sect was stealthily executed by Wang Jixuan's soul wielding the Destructive God Claw.

Hui Zhi:...

Had she just sensed an Immortal Artifact's fluctuation?

Does Wang Zheng possess an Immortal Artifact?

Although the Destructive God Claw was extremely powerful, it wasn't the source of the fluctuation.

For a moment, Hui Zhi felt that Wang Zheng was shrouded in a mysterious aura, an aura that typically would only appear when ordinary cultivators looked at the Heavenly Net Group.

After the third Mahayana elder of the Dark Sect was knocked out, Wang Jixuan ceased using the Moonlight Sword and began to run around with the Destructive God Claw.

The entire mechanical body army coordinated with his movements;

The friendly spiritual cultivators adjusted their attack rhythm according to his path.

Wang Jixuan was not like those Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators who were hastily matured by Immortal Spirit Qi. His foundation was extraordinarily solid, and his internal mana showed no signs of depletion. Additionally, he had the Dragon Python Soul assisting him and could occasionally disrupt the enemy's mind with his Devil Skill.

Thus, wherever he went, the Dark Sect members fell one after another.

If Hui Zhi hadn't promptly transmitted a request, asking him to leave a few alive, Wang Jixuan could have slaughtered all those guys within half an hour.

However, three or four Dark Sect members still managed to escape.

The Dark Sect members who fled from the surface split into two groups: one rushed to the site to provide support, while the other, realizing that the outer space battle was entirely against them, quickly fled.

They did not know where they could escape; they just thought it best to leave the vicinity for now.

Humans have already dispatched reserve ships to give chase.

Meanwhile, Hui Zhi felt slightly disoriented, having been invited aboard a nearby battleship to wait.

The twelve members of the Heavenly Net Group were unharmed.

This left the Heavenly Net Group, who had prepared for a tough battle, a little bewildered.

Was this really the Heavenly Net Group's war against the Dark Sect?

All twelve of them were merely spectators!

Before long, Wang Jixuan, along with a group of friendly spiritual cultivators and Spiritual Ability Users, had the mechanical bodies bring over more than thirty corpses and seven captured Dark Sect members.

Wang Jixuan personally withheld the bodies of the three Mahayana elders.

Those were his rightful spoils of war.

Hui Zhi sighed softly and bowed slightly to Wang Jixuan, speaking gently:

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, for slaying so many Dark Sect members. You have indeed made great contributions to the Heavenly Net."

Wang Jixuan shook his head with a smile and said warmly, "Why not divide these prisoners as before, with each of you fellow Daoists taking a few noses? I am not yet part of the Heavenly Net, so such merits are of little use to me. However... we are now in a situation of undying conflict with the Dark Sect, and they will not easily let us go, nor we them. Could the Heavenly Net possibly provide us with protection?"

Hui Zhi mused quietly.

The elderly man with the highest cultivation level had already abandoned his disguise, revealing an immortal-looking and distinct appearance, and saluted Wang Jixuan.

"I am Qing Xu, an elder of the Heavenly Net.

"Today's great victory is truly uplifting!

"Please rest assured, this realm being under Heavenly Net's protection poses no issue. If more Dark Sect members are slain, the Heavenly Net will give a generous reward!"

Wang Jixuan smiled and shook his head, "This place is filled with countless beings, and if the flames of war could be drawn away, it would be ideal. Moreover, this realm is already teeming with Blade Beasts, posing numerous formidable threats."

The elderly man pondered briefly.

Beside him, the others also abandoned their disguises, revealing their true appearances, demonstrating their respect for this realm's people on behalf of the Heavenly Net.

Hui Zhi felt inexplicably anxious.

She was somewhat confident in her appearance. During her early years of arduous training in the sect, countless fellow disciples had pursued her, and even outside, she attracted numerous suitors. Yet she never regarded any of them... Today, she couldn't help but feel a tinge of anticipation, wondering how this male cultivator would perceive...

Wang Jixuan's gaze swept over, nodding with a smile at Hui Zhi;

He then shifted his gaze to the other members of the Heavenly Net, nodding with the same smile.

That gaze was not deceptive.

Completely calm.

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