But for You, I Have Pondered Till Now

At the Cangwu Immortal City front, Master Emperor left behind only an elite force to hold the line, withdrawing all other troops. Meanwhile, he requisitioned skilled craftsmen from every region in the rear to forge more Heavy Artifacts for use against the First Sword Array Diagram.

On the other side, Master Emperor reported Dragon Heavenly Master's death to the Immortal Court.

The large-scale war before Cangwu Immortal City thus came to a halt.

Shi Weiran and the others began drilling the troops. Different commanders led new recruits in surprise raids and harassment of enemy camps, teaching them how to win battles and save their own lives. Veteran soldiers then trained the recruits, rapidly spreading their experience.

Occasionally, one or two small skirmishes broke out, with no more than ten immortals killed or injured. Both sides would usually make brief contact, eliminate as many enemies as possible in the shortest time, then withdraw before the opposing commanders could react.

Two months later, soldiers from immortal cities such as Dongting and Peng Li arrived to rotate in, tempering the new recruits so they would not be hurriedly thrown onto the battlefield.

In the Imperial Capital, after recovering, Su Yun once again bathed and burned incense. He brought the Crown Prince to the Empress's Court to request an audience with Her Majesty the Empress.

Upon receiving the calling card, the Empress led her attendants out to welcome them. "I heard that Master Emperor betrayed the alliance and colluded with the Rebel Emperor Bu Feng, wallowing in the same mire. He even dared attack the Imperial Court. I could not help feeling both heartbroken and deeply worried for Fellow Daoist Su. Fortunately, Fellow Daoist Su deployed matters appropriately and did not allow Master Emperor to succeed."

Su Yun said shamefacedly, "If not for Your