"Xue Yuan, True Disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, returns to the mountain!"

"Mo Kaiwei, True Disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, returns to the mountain!"

"Feng Yu, Elder of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, returns to the mountain!"

"..."

Every day on Profound Moon Mountain, news of the return of disciples and elders from the Profound Moon Sword Sect resounded. Even in the Scripture Pavilion, Wang Junze could hear it clearly.

This also ignited the passion of the disciples within the sect.

It must be understood that among these returning disciples, even the weakest have reached the level of Heaven-Stepping, while the more powerful have already entered Void Shattering, and even Divine Travel. Among the elders, there are several Path-Entering powerhouses.

In just a few days, apart from a very few like the elusive Li Shang Sword Venerable, nearly all the elders and disciples who were away had returned, making this force much stronger than before the sect's disaster.

Despite the great upheaval and the sect being at its most dangerous moment, these disciples, upon hearing of the sect's trouble, unhesitatingly dropped everything, traveling thousands of miles, even tens of thousands, back to the sect. This cohesion and sense of belonging are far beyond what other sects can match.

This is the foundation of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, and the very reason it is still called one of the Four Great Celestial Sects, even though it has been waning in recent years.

Even though Wang Junze hasn't been in the sect for long, he was filled with excitement, eager to meet these fellow disciples.

However, for confidentiality, he and Luo Qingxuan could only remain in the Scripture Pavilion, listening to the news of these disciples returning to the mountain.

But it wouldn't be much longer before the return of these disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect signifies...

...

"...It's time to counterattack!"

Stepping out of the tent, Jing Yuan gazed at the gradually darkening sky and murmured softly.

In the next moment, Jing Yuan waved his hand, and immediately, a leader of the Deserters walked up, bowing to receive orders.

"Give the order, withdraw troops!"

...

Under the cover of night, the Deserters retreated slowly towards the Extreme North Wilderness, like a receding tide.

Of course, such a large-scale operation couldn't be hidden, and soon the soldiers guarding the city noticed the Deserters' movements, immediately sending the news back to the City Lord's Mansion.

"The opportunity has come!"

In an instant, excitement flashed in Yuan Shouyi's eyes.

He had been waiting for this moment for so long, wasn't it just for such an opportunity?

"Pass the order, all cavalry to leave the city. Remember, do not attack proactively, focus on harassment to delay the Deserters' retreat speed, and do not be rash!"

Standing up, Yuan Shouyi ordered in a deep voice.

At the same time, Yuan Shouyi quickly walked towards the back of the mansion, heading to the room where Ximen Piaoxue was resting.

His target of course was not the Deserters; whether the Deserters escaped or not was irrelevant. What mattered was seizing this chance to draw out the people of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

The news spread swiftly!

In less than half an hour, the news of the Deserters retreating spread across the entire Northern Domain, naturally reaching the Profound Moon Sword Sect as well.

On Sword Peak, Zhou Dongfei's eyes also showed a sharp glint. Looking at the assembled disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect in front of him, he instructed solemnly: "The time has come, this is the opportunity for our sect to avenge our disgrace. No matter what, we cannot let the Deserters retreat easily!"

"Of course, this battle is far more dangerous than imagined. What we may face could be not just the Deserters, but also Yuan Shouyi, and even powerhouses from the Capital City, or those who wish to add insult to injury from the Four Symbols Sect."

"Are you... afraid?!"

"No, we are not afraid!"

In an instant, all the elders and disciples on Sword Peak shouted in unison.

The Profound Moon Sword Sect has ruled the Northern Domain for many years and has its own confidence, especially these returning disciples from afar, each a genius. The sect was attacked and nearly destroyed, enduring such a humiliation, who could stand it?!

The Profound Moon Sword Sect needs a great victory!

No matter how difficult this battle is, it must be fought, only this way can they deter the petty, regain the sect's prestige, and prevent the world from looking down on them.

"Descend the mountain!"

...

On the other side, Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan quietly walked out of the Scripture Repository.

"The hundred thousand cavalry of Jubei City have already left the city, Yuan Shouyi wouldn't dare to stay in Jubei City alone, he will certainly leave with the army. When the battle with the Deserters breaks out, I will arrange for the elders and disciples of our sect to draw away the experts by his side... Then, it will be your opportunity to act."

Landing in front of the Scripture Repository, Zhou Dongfei spoke softly: "Yuan Shouyi is no fool; he's been probing our sect's real situation these days. Unless everyone is engaged in battle, he won't let his guard down. Thus, this time there will certainly be no one to support you."

"Understood!"

Nodding, Wang Junze replied earnestly: "The only problem is, if we kill Yuan Shouyi, without anyone to command, would it lead to defeat on the front line?"

Wang Junze, though eager to kill Yuan Shouyi, also understood that the war with the Deserters was the bigger picture. If it led to a human defeat, it would not be worth it.

"Don't worry, Yuan Shouyi doesn't have such control over these cavalry. They are soldiers of Jubei City, not his private army!" Shaking his head, Zhou Dongfei continued to explain: "Moreover, by the time you act, the battle will have already started, and there will be generals commanding in the midst of fierce fighting, ordinary soldiers won't have time to think about this. As long as the front does not collapse, Yuan Shouyi's death won't cause much impact."

Having decided to act, Zhou Dongfei certainly made preparations.

The Profound Moon Sword Sect, having been rooted in the Northern Domain for many years, naturally commands great trust. Even if these soldiers find out Yuan Shouyi is dead, they will naturally trust the Profound Moon Sword Sect, not maddeningly seek revenge for him.

In the end, the soldiers of Jubei City do not hold the kind of reverence and loyalty for Yuan Shouyi that the Changling Army has for the King of Changlin.

"Be wary of Jing Yuan!"

Looking at Zhou Dongfei, Wang Junze couldn't help but warn again: "I always feel that the Deserters won't retreat so easily... Master must be cautious of the Deserters!"

"Alright!"

Zhou Dongfei replied with a confident smile: "The same goes for you, remember, do not try to be a hero. If it's unachievable, it's better to abandon this chance than to let yourself fall into danger."

After saying this, Zhou Dongfei said no more, directly vanishing into the void.

In this battle, the person under the most pressure was actually Zhou Dongfei, as only he could resist a Saint Realm powerhouse.

If he were killed by a Saint Realm, no matter how well the other battlefields were fought, the Profound Moon Sword Sect would surely collapse.

A sect without a Saint Realm powerhouse will ultimately be nothing but prey in the eyes of others.

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