"Then what did Shang Xie and the others rely on? Pure physical strength as well?"
"Or... Strange Arts?"
Chu Qing had seen these human methods before. They resembled Strange Arts, yet differed in some ways.
He did not know whether, by the standards of this world's living beings, he should call them Qi Practitioners or extraordinary people.
But it did not matter.
The Human Emperor deployed troops and assigned generals, arranging one expert after another to lead teams and guard the Four Directions.
In the end, he selected more experts to serve as mobile forces, ready to provide support everywhere.
Shang Xie and some others were assigned to the due west, where they would guard a fortress called White Jade Pass.
Before they left, the Human Emperor reminded them, "White Jade Pass is the largest pass in the west."
"As long as it is held, the Human race still has hope."
"If White Jade Pass falls... the consequences will be too terrible to contemplate."
Shang Xie smiled. "Rest assured. Either I will perish alongside White Jade Pass, or... I will hold White Jade Pass."
The Human Emperor smiled. "Rest assured. If you encounter danger, send a signal!"
"I will personally lead reinforcements to you at once."
"I will never let you fight alone!"
At that moment, Shang Xie suddenly understood why her future self had brought her those words.
Her future self had waited and waited for the Human Emperor's reinforcements, but the Human Emperor had broken his promise.
At that moment, she fell silent.
In an instant, countless thoughts passed through her mind.
But in the end, she smiled in relief. "All right!"
Shang Xie led a group of people straight toward White Jade Pass in the west.
Along the way, Shang Xie moved slowly. She looked around