Chapter 1288: Breaking Through the Camp

"Withdraw from Shuangjing Mountain now and retreat directly back to Yu City?" Fairy Qiuzhi had not expected such an order and frowned deeply.

Before this, Canghong had already anticipated that the situation might change.

According to his plan, if the Two-Domain Alliance proved too strong to resist, they would gather their forces. All cultivators of Sin Abyss would withdraw into the three major camps, hold their ground, and wait for an opportunity.

They had not just recently entered Tianxing Highland. They had operated here for many years, establishing a solid foundation. By defending and waiting for a counterattack, the Two-Domain Alliance would have to pay a price.

Even if they were ultimately forced to retreat, every extra day of resistance brought benefits. Not to mention the various spirit mines and resources scattered across the grasslands and the Tianxing Highland.

They had already advanced close to the second staircase of Tianxing Highland. The sects along the southern foothills had long abandoned their bases and fled in panic.

The spirit veins of those sects were also valuable resources. Low-tier cultivators of Sin Abyss could gain access to better cave dwellings.

Some secret techniques required sacrificing spirit veins, something they were reluctant to do within their own sects. But on Tianxing Highland, they had far fewer reservations.

Even if they were to retreat, they should not be withdrawing this far. Would that not be equivalent to handing back the results of two hundred years of warfare?

"Even if one Daoist has fallen, with this top-tier grand array and all our preparations, holding Shuangjing Mountain is not difficult! If the two of you assist me in breaking the Xun Wind Grand Array, we can turn defeat into victory!" Fairy Qiuzhi was extremely unwilling. The base at Shuangjing Mountain was practically built up by her. She did not want to abandon it so easily.

"What? A Daoist has already fallen?" The two men were shocked. They had only just arrived and found that the battle had already begun. After contacting the cultivators maintaining the array, they had located Qin Sang and moved in secretly. They had not witnessed the moment Qin Sang killed Yue Sanren.

The cultivator surnamed Song sighed. "Old Devil Ye sent us here precisely because he feared that all of you might underestimate the enemy and be exploited. Especially Leng Yuntian. Old Devil Ye seemed even more wary of him than of Qin Sang. Yet it seems like we still arrived too late."

Upon learning that it was Yue Sanren who had died, the cultivator surnamed Shan, who knew of Yue Sanren’s vile conduct, showed less anger. He even felt that Qin Sang had done a good deed and said nothing further.

"Old Devil Ye and Senior Canghong are each stationed at the other two camps and have already begun preparations for retreat. If you do not make a decision soon, we will be surrounded by the Two-Domain Alliance from three sides. We can't hesitate anymore! Yu City was prepared by Old Devil Ye as a contingency. He and Senior Canghong have selected several strategic strongholds along the route suitable for stationing troops. They will adapt as needed and may not retreat that far." The two urged her repeatedly.

"Fairy, do not forget, the reason Old Devil Ye and the others reached an agreement and launched this joint campaign was never to annihilate the Two-Domain Alliance or dominate Beichen Realm. This outcome was always expected. No matter how strong the Two-Domain Alliance becomes, it cannot invade Sin Abyss. At worst, it will remain a stalemate. If we fall into danger over a moment of stubborn pride, that would truly be a greater loss for a smaller gain."

Hearing this, Fairy Qiuzhi’s expression shifted, and her resolve softened.

"If we withdraw in haste, what will happen to the resources stored in the mountain?" she asked.

Shuangjing Mountain served as one of Sin Abyss’s resource warehouses. It held not only spirit stones and materials needed for war, but also a vast number of treasures plundered from Tianxing Highland.

A cultivator’s Mustard Seed Pouch had limited space. Only a small portion could be taken away.

They had not anticipated the sudden rise of the Two-Domain Alliance or the appearance of top-tier experts. They had never planned to relocate the resources earlier, and now it was too late.

"We take as much as we can, especially the most valuable treasures. The rest must be destroyed! Most of it was seized from the Two-Domain Alliance anyway. There is no need to feel regret in abandoning it," the cultivator surnamed Shan said decisively.

Fairy Qiuzhi hesitated briefly, then finally accepted the proposal. "The detailed plan still needs careful discussion. The battle is urgent. I ask the two of you to act first and repel the enemy."

"Of course!" Daoist Shan nodded readily. "I have long wanted to test his abilities but never had the chance. Daoist Song, follow me. If that Qin fellow does not show himself, we will hunt down the others. Let us see how long he can endure!"

The three immediately split into two groups. Fairy Qiuzhi returned to take charge of the array.

***

News that Qin Sang had slain an opposing Spiritual Infant grandmaster spread across the battlefield like a storm, greatly boosting the morale of the Two-Domain Alliance.

Meanwhile, the Sin Abyss cultivators were all shaken with fear. They had heard too many tales about Qin Sang. Now that another Spiritual Infant grandmaster had fallen at his hands, their spirits suffered a severe blow.

Some even began to regard Qin Sang as a ghost-like existence, more terrifying than Daoist Master Zhenyi.

At the same time, Fairy Qiuzhi had personally intercepted Qin Sang and handed control of the array to another cultivator. That person was inferior to Qingjun in both cultivation and ability, allowing Qingjun to seize the opportunity and launch a fierce assault.

The situation strongly favored the Two-Domain Alliance.

While Fairy Qiuzhi and the others were discussing matters, Qin Sang had already withdrawn back into the array. He relayed the information to Qingjun and the others, urging them to remain vigilant.

After confirming the identities of the reinforcements, Qingjun did not act rashly. Instead, she consolidated the formation and advanced steadily. When the cultivators surnamed Shan and Song joined the battle, they gained no advantage.

After a fierce clash, Qingjun signaled the withdrawal, and the battle ended rather abruptly.

Afterward, the Two-Domain Alliance set up camp on the mountain, their forces pressing directly toward the Shuangjing Mountain camp. The sky lake above the mountain peak gradually returned to calm, its breathtaking beauty concealing the bloodshed left behind by the battle.

When the various Spiritual Infant cultivators saw Qin Sang, they stepped forward one after another to congratulate him on his new achievement, which Qin Sang modestly attributed it to luck.

Suddenly, they received a message from Qingjun to discuss the next stage of the campaign. Knowing Qin Sang excelled in detection techniques, Qingjun ordered him to remain behind and keep watch on Sin Abyss.

After sending off Jinglin and the others, Qin Sang flickered through the air and concealed himself in the shadows. He activated the Sky Eyes to monitor the movements of the Sin Abyss cultivators, ensuring he would not be caught off guard.

As he kept watch, he also reviewed the gains and losses of the earlier battle. There was little to say about killing Yue Sanren. Everything had been under control.

However, in his later clash with Fairy Qiuzhi, the shortcomings of his cultivation had become apparent. Against a prepared Spiritual Infant expert, many of his methods struggled to secure victory.

Although he possessed several treasures, such as the fire seed and sword array, they all required time and energy to comprehend and refine. There was no rushing them.

If he wanted to improve his cultivation quickly, he would have to wait for the purification of the Corpseflower Blood Amber. For now, he could only rely on external means.

He could not control when Bai would break through, so focusing on the Spiritual Infant Talisman Puppet was the best option. Though such puppets could not be openly displayed, they could serve as a hidden trump card.

In recent days, he had repeatedly consulted his senior sister while working with the puppet. With her understanding of puppet arts, they had already made some progress.

Just as Qin Sang was thinking through all this, he suddenly noticed a disturbance within the formation. Surprised, he rose to his feet and saw Jinglin rushing toward him, his face filled with excitement.

"Daoist Qin, news has just arrived from Shiqu Mountain. Daoist Master Zhenyi has achieved a great victory. The camp personally overseen by Old Devil Ye has been broken through!"

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