"City Lord, the news has been relayed back."

Standing beside Yuan Shouyi, the black-clad Guard Commander spoke in a deep voice: "The Deserters suffered a great defeat in the ruins, Wang Junze obtained the Ruins Legacy, Luo Qingxuan and Su Yuwei are unharmed... They are already on their way back."

In fact, from the moment the Great Snow Wolf Riders began their siege, Yuan Shouyi had already guessed that the Deserters had been defeated.

However, the more detailed and accurate intelligence could only be returned once other members of the Human Race had left the ruins.

The current outcome was almost exactly what he had predicted.

Standing quietly in place, Yuan Shouyi didn't speak for a long time, but his gaze became increasingly profound.

...

Shock!

Earlier, Wang Junze had heard Lu Qing mention the Great Snow Wolf Riders and knew about the terrifying prowess of the Deserters' elite troops, but had never seen them.

In fact, not only Wang Junze, but during the twenty-year ceasefire, the Great Snow Wolf Riders had never left the Extreme North Wilderness. However, now, just as Wang Junze returned to Jubei City, he saw the Great Snow Wolf Riders, and not just a few, but thousands.

The snow-colored fur, coupled with the cold weapons, from a distance, it felt overwhelming with an extreme sense of oppression, making one terrified at first sight!

The so-called Great Snow Wolf Riders are actually Demon Beasts, Snow Wolves tamed to cooperate in battle with the Deserters.

Individually, Snow Wolves aren't particularly strong, merely equivalent to the Human Race's Condensing Truth level. Yet, once combined with the Deserters' cavalry, their effectiveness is far from simple addition.

Most importantly, the elite among the Deserters devised an extremely powerful battle array specifically for the Great Snow Wolf Riders. Once deployed, it can instantly integrate the strength of all the Snow Wolves in the battle array, unleashing a terrifying killing move.

It's no exaggeration to say that the full force of thousands of Great Snow Wolf Riders cooperating with the battle array is even capable of threatening Heaven-Stepping powerhouses!

"Commandery Princess, Saintess, what should we do now?"

Faced with so many Great Snow Wolf Riders, Wang Junze felt a shiver run down his spine and asked softly.

This time, to return as quickly as possible to aid, Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan didn't wait for other members of the Human Race, bringing only Wang Junze and a dozen Refining Spirit powerhouses. Although they were strong, against so many Great Snow Wolf Riders, they seemed merely a drop in the ocean.

In truth, the best way would be to find a way to break through, and once back in Jubei City, find a way to repel the Deserters.

The problem, however, is that except for Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan, the two Heaven-Stepping powerhouses, Wang Junze and the others can't fly, and naturally can't bypass the Great Snow Wolf Riders to return to Jubei City.

Furthermore, if Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan returned to the city, the recoil from the Great Snow Wolf Riders would be something Wang Junze and the rest simply couldn't withstand.

"I'll go back!"

After some thought, Luo Qingxuan said solemnly, "As it stands, only by having Yuan Shouyi deploy troops from the city for inside-out coordination can we best repel the enemy!"

With Luo Qingxuan's strength, entering the city would naturally be no issue, and as the Saintess Xuan Yue, she was confident she could persuade Yuan Shouyi to deploy troops.

Meanwhile, with Su Yuwei on the other side, even if the Great Snow Wolf Riders truly surged forward, she could ensure Wang Junze and the others' safety for a time.

Time was pressing, and without much hesitation, everyone agreed with Luo Qingxuan's plan.

A streak of sword light soared into the sky, instantaneously flying toward Jubei City.

This radiant sword light was seen not only by those inside Jubei City but also clearly by the Deserters outside.

"It's come!"

Seeing Luo Qingxuan's sword light, Jing Yuan's lips curled into a brilliant smile: "Order to halt the siege, split half of the Great Snow Wolf Riders to counterattack, and at all costs, encircle and kill Su Yuwei and Wang Junze!"

"Yes!"

Orders were obeyed promptly!

The Deserters reacted extremely swiftly, and in less than half a moment, the orders spread through the entire army.

In the blink of an eye, countless Great Snow Wolf Riders surged toward Wang Junze and his group like a snow tide!

Instantly, everyone's complexion changed dramatically, even Su Yuwei could not help but feel a strong sense of unease deep within!

The Deserters' response was remarkably swift!

This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision but a long-planned ambush!

In other words, Jing Yuan had anticipated Luo Qingxuan would go to send word, then used this opportunity to encircle Su Yuwei and Wang Junze!

However, the only question remaining is... On what basis does Jing Yuan assert that Yuan Shouyi won't deploy troops?

If Yuan Shouyi sent forces to take advantage of this, there would be a significant chance of smashing the Deserters' Great Snow Wolf Riders!

This would be a price the Deserters find hard to bear!

If he wasn't certain Yuan Shouyi wouldn't deploy troops, this would simply be a gamble!

How can Jing Yuan dare to gamble like this?

No time to ponder, the Great Snow Wolf Riders had already rushed over, and now Wang Junze and his team could only fight back desperately!

Even if victory is unattainable, they must stall for enough time, waiting for Luo Qingxuan to find a way to force Yuan Shouyi to send troops to save them!

...

City Lord's Mansion!

Luo Qingxuan could hardly believe her eyes; as she stepped into the City Lord's Mansion, she was immediately surrounded!

Yuan Shouyi stood with hands behind his back, the entire City Lord's Mansion had already been fortified with an array and supplemented by at least hundreds of elite soldiers, sealing off the entire mansion.

"Yuan Shouyi, how dare you betray the Human Race?!!!"

Anger flashed in her eyes as Luo Qingxuan raised her sword, revealing a terrifying intent to kill, and questioned coldly.

Previously, Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan had considered the possibility of Yuan Shouyi colluding with the Deserters, yet no matter how they thought about it, it seemed utterly meaningless!

Yuan Shouyi, managing Jubei City, is a governor, holding a remarkably powerful position, capable of commanding significant influence. As long as he doesn't betray the Human Race, even the Profound Moon Sword Sect must show him respect.

The contrary, aligning with the Deserters, what benefit could it bring him?

None!

At Yuan Shouyi's realm, breakthroughs depend on insight, not resources!

The Deserters cannot help him breakthrough, and he still has a long lifespan, far from being unable to sustain without a breakthrough.

In such circumstances, what benefit could the Deserters offer that outweighs his position as City Lord of Jubei City?

This makes absolutely no sense!

"Saintess, you misunderstood!"

Facing Luo Qingxuan's questioning, Yuan Shouyi maintained a calm demeanor, answering indifferently: "Yuan Shouyi has never thought of betraying the Human Race, whether in the past, present, or future, I will never betray the Human Race!"

His words were resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

Even Luo Qingxuan had to admit and believe Yuan Shouyi's words at that moment.

But... If he's not betraying the Human Race, what does Yuan Shouyi intend?

With the enemy at the gates, still intending discord, is he not afraid Jubei City might truly fall?!

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