Chu Qing traveled along the border line. He had only covered a third of the distance when news spread across the entire border:
The forbidden zone was going to strike back at humanity.
For a time, the border line became turbulent.
The low-level martial artists sharpened their blades, eager for slaughter, ready to cut down evil:
"Build achievements and establish a career—today is the day!"
"Slay evil, earn merit, trade it for resources."
"One charge, and we might soar into the sky!"
But the New Realm martial artists, along with the Third Limit martial artists who often followed them deep into the forbidden zone, felt heavy-hearted.
Many were panicked and uneasy.
They understood the forbidden zone's strength all too well.
"Latest news—Outpost No. 789 has been destroyed!"
"Urgent report—Bun Mountain Outpost has gone silent!"
"Report—Lake Outpost No. 178 is gone!"
Border Frontline General Headquarters:
More than a thousand super empires had sent their strongest commanders and their largest think tanks here.
Intelligence reports gathered one after another.
These commanders each handled matters on their own defensive lines.
They issued order after order, allocated resources, and adjusted battle legions, sect forces, and organizations large and small.
They worked until deep into the night before gathering for a meal.
Everyone began discussing reinforcements.
One commander said hoarsely, "The situation is getting worse and worse; the forbidden zone's counterattack has begun!"
"Three days. At most three days, the forbidden zone army will strike the entire Fire Pit defensive line."
"And our reinforcements..."
A commander said gravely, "Any news from the Blazing Fire Empire?"
The Blazing Fire Empire was a super empire.
Its territory was dozens of times larger than Great Zhou's.
This empire had weathered more than thirty Millennial Calamities.
Though it suffered grievous losses every time, it had managed to endure them.