In this battle, the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion maintained its lead.
Although the Yue Lang Immortal Pavilion rushed to the city walls using spatial immortal artifacts, the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion had set up formations in advance to block them, successfully keeping the enemy outside the safety line.
As long as the advantage was maintained, the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion would win the Immortal King faction's victory in two years.
Upon winning, A Xiang and Qin Han Chu, among others, would receive generous rewards.
After recovering to peak condition, the First Commander immediately convened a meeting.
Despite only two years remaining, they could not afford to be careless.
When A Xiang and the others arrived, the First Commander asked, "For the final two years, what strategy should we adopt?"
"A steady approach is better,"
"Since we are consistently leading, victory will be ours as long as no major accidents occur."
The Second Commander stated.
"I have already arranged for formation experts to repair the formations outside the city."
"We can withstand their old tricks if they try them again,"
The First Commander said.
"Let's also set up some formations around the flagpole."
"Just in case,"
Qin Han Chu suggested.
"That's no problem."
The First Commander readily agreed, as it wasn't a difficult task.
It was good to be prepared.
Since the decision was made to continue defending, everyone returned to their respective camps.
A Xiang's Third Legion had suffered lighter losses, with over four thousand eight hundred soldiers remaining.
For the next period, the four legions took turns defending the city.
During this time, Qin Han Chu was also secretly cultivating the Kuang Lei Immortal Arts.
Over these eight years, Qin Han Chu's Kuang Lei Immortal Arts had made significant progress.
If Qin Han Chu went all out, he could completely overwhelm opponents of the same cultivation level.
Even against a strong opponent of the same level like Long Mu, Qin Han Chu had a chance of winning.
One day, Qin Han Chu, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes.
He felt several oath contracts dissipating.
Upon careful sensing, he realized that the oath contracts with the Son of the Holy Hall had disappeared.
This could only mean one thing: the Son of the Holy Hall was dead!
For Qin Han Chu, this was good news.
With the death of the Son of the Holy Hall, the Holy Hall Great World would no longer have any Immortal King realm cultivators.
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang could then extract the World Heart and strengthen the Shen Zhou Great World.
The stronger the Shen Zhou Great World became, the more benefits Qin Han Chu would receive.
Although the world's fusion had some impact on the Holy Hall Great World, it would not lead to its destruction.
Qin Han Chu informed A Xiang about this matter, to which she replied, "After this battle ends, we'll go back for a visit. I miss Cai Xia too."
"I wonder if that girl has started dating," Qin Han Chu said.
A Xiang replied, "Perhaps she'll have children by now."
"That's impossible. We'd have to get married after we return,"
As they were chatting, the sound of bells echoed through the city.
The enemy was attacking!
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang immediately led the soldiers of the Third Legion into the air.
At the same time, the other legions were also on high alert.
"Scouts report that the Yue Lang Immortal Pavilion has mobilized its entire force," the First Commander transmitted.
Qin Han Chu pondered and asked, "Are you sure?"
"Positive!" the First Commander replied. "They haven't used their spatial immortal artifacts and are openly marching towards us."
"Are they planning a decisive battle?" the Fourth Commander frowned.
"Something feels off," A Xiang mused. "Even with their entire force, they still wouldn't have a winning chance. This kind of open march feels like a trap."
The First Commander considered, "Could they be trying to lure us into a surprise attack?"
"Now is indeed a good opportunity for a surprise attack."
"There are only a few hundred people in their city. If we go, one legion can quickly break through,"
The Second Commander said.
"Let's stick to our plan and adapt to their changes."
"Even if there's an opportunity to break through, we won't go,"
The Fourth Commander stated.
"Exit the city and form ranks. Let's wait for them to arrive."
Under the leadership of the First Commander, they marched towards the outskirts of the city.
"Is there any way to ignore the city's protective formations and enter the city directly?"
Qin Han Chu asked.
"Yes."
"There is a divine ability called 'Void Form.' It can transform oneself into void for a short period."
"During this time, the cultivator is as if non-existent and can pass through any formation."
"Although this divine ability has no offensive power, it can penetrate any defense."
"Of course, it's also absolute defense for a short time."
"Because most laws cannot harm them,"
A Xiang replied.
"This divine ability was created by the Void Immortal God, and so far, it seems only he can use it," the First Commander added.
Qin Han Chu nodded.
If this was the only way to bypass the city's protective formations, then it was fine.
As long as the city's protective formations were not compromised, the flag would be safe.
Half a month later, the army of the Yue Lang Immortal Pavilion arrived opposite them.
Long Mu held a top-tier immortal artifact and looked coldly at the First Commander, "Today is the day you die."
"What gives you such confidence?"
"Have you ever gained an advantage in front of us?"
The First Commander said coldly.
"Hmph, you think you've won just because you've won a few times?" Long Mu snorted.
As the First Commander was about to retort, A Xiang suddenly said, "Something's not right. Attack directly!"
The previous Long Mu would not engage in empty talk. Why was he suddenly so verbose today?
A Xiang suspected Long Mu was stalling for time.
"Kill!"
The First Commander also realized the anomaly and immediately led his men to charge.
Seeing the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion forces charging, Long Mu immediately led his men to retreat.
This scene caused even more surprise.
They were just arrogantly boasting, why were they fleeing without fighting?
"Don't pursue. Something is wrong." Seeing the enemy retreat without a fight, the First Commander stopped his men from giving chase.
"Dare you only defend here? Are you planning to be cowards?"
Seeing that Qin Han Chu and the others were not pursuing, Long Mu taunted.
"These are illusions created by true and false laws. Their true main force is not here."
A Xiang, who possessed the laws of truth and falsehood, quickly discerned the trick.
Just then, a roar came from the other side of the city.
A spiritual scan revealed that over ten thousand cultivators had suddenly appeared in another direction, attacking the formations outside the city.
It turned out that Long Mu had used the laws of truth and falsehood to create a phantom army.
He used these illusory forces to attract Qin Han Chu and the others' attention, and then, using spatial immortal artifacts, led the true army to attack the city from another direction.
"Fourth Legion, stay here. The rest of you, follow me!"
The First Commander urgently gave orders and then led his men back to defend.
The city was still quite large. Even with their timely return, it still provided an opportunity for the enemy to attack.
The formations outside the city's protective array were all destroyed, and then their attacks struck the protective array itself.
Under their assault, the power of the protective array was rapidly depleted.
Fortunately, the three legions arrived in time.
Seeing the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion forces charging, the enemy soldiers immediately retreated.
They had learned their lesson and did not engage in direct confrontation with the Gu Dao Immortal Pavilion forces.