With the discussion concluded, everyone stepped out of the heavy command tent.
The broad clearing at the foot of the mountain outside was already crowded with figures. The warriors taking part in the demon purge had finished assembling.
The many warriors stood in neatly arranged ranks.
The disciples of the Five Sects wore different attire, while the government's elite exuded a murderous air, their armor cold and imposing. Among them stood many leading warriors from Jintai Prefecture's local martial factions.
Everyone looked solemn, a grim aura of battle faintly swirling around them. Mountain winds swept past, making their robes snap and flutter. A heavy, oppressive atmosphere hung over the entire clearing.
Yang Jing swept his gaze over the gathering, silently counting their numbers.
The Heavenly Prodigies of the Jintai Grand Tournament, the Five Sects' veteran true qi experts, and the elite Qi-Nourishing Realm warriors from every faction were all present. In total, two hundred and ten warriors would enter the secret realm to carry out the demon purge.
Among them were fifty-seven True Qi Realm experts, the main force for breaking through enemy defenses. The remaining one hundred and fifty-three were all Qi-Nourishing Realm elites.
With members from the Five Great Sects, the Imperial Court and government, and local martial factions, this force could be called the region's foremost martial alliance.
Commandant Tan walked forward slowly and stood at the highest point before the gathering. His sharp gaze swept over the two hundred and ten warriors in their orderly ranks. Looking at their steady, resolute faces, he nodded firmly and issued a deep-voiced command. "Everyone is here. Depart immediately! Enter the secret realm and purge the demons!"
Not one warrior spoke. They all nodded in acknowledgment, without a trace of fear or hesitation in their eyes.
Everyone knew this battle