"Sect Master, we won!"
Yunhe, Fire Refining, Cen Feng, and the other True Lords had all gathered around Mu Cangming. Excitement showed on Yunhe's face.
Under his command, they had achieved an unprecedented victory in this battle. Though the losses had been heavy, they had driven back the Mechanical Empire and forced it into a miserable retreat, proving the Tianli Sect's strength before everyone.
That was why he was so delighted, with a hint of seeking credit in his heart.
Mu Cangming said nothing. There was not the slightest joy on his face, not even a trace of a smile. His gaze swept over the Tianli Sect's ranks. Every person bore more or less minor injuries, their robes torn and their appearances bedraggled.
His gaze fell upon the land below. Across thousands of miles, broken corpses lay everywhere, mountains and rivers stained crimson with blood, along with wrecked fragments of Heavenly Vessels. Naturally, there were also the Mechanical Empire's battle armor and starships.
When Yunhe received no response from the Sect Master, his heart tightened. Following the Sect Master's gaze, he immediately understood, and his expression turned grave. His earlier joy vanished without a trace.
Cen Feng, the peak masters of the Five Peaks, and the True Lords all wore solemn expressions as well.
In this battle, the Tianli Sect had suffered grievous losses. Countless warriors had died, and all Five Peaks had been badly depleted. They truly could not be as joyful as Yunhe.
"You need not be like this. We still won this battle. We drove back the Mechanical Empire, and next time, they will not dare launch another attack so casually!"
Mu Cangming looked at everyone and smiled faintly as he spoke calmly.
"Sect Master, this disciple made an error in command. I never expected the Mechanical