Cloud Ridge—the atmosphere across the entire mountain range was unpredictable and treacherous.
The Human Saint Dynasty had deployed over two million troops. The upper ranks of the Snake Demon Army swiftly responded, transporting five hundred thousand reserve Snake Demon Soldiers still undergoing basic training to Cloud Ridge. They intended to use the Saint Dynasty's army to temper their recruits, hoping they would accumulate combat experience before entering the brutal Gods and Demons Battlefield.
When vast curtains of light appeared in the sky, thousands of Metal Mechanical Warships, large and small, could be seen teleporting into Cloud Ridge.
The Saint Dynasty officials nearly stripped off their official robes and fled for their lives.
They suspected that the Snake Demon Army was preparing a full-scale invasion, determined to thoroughly wipe out the newly risen Human Saint Dynasty.
Before long, a letter inviting both sides' commanders to meet was placed before the Purple Robe Elder. The old man anxiously paced through the study in his cabin. Lightning outside repeatedly illuminated the latticed doors and windows. Half an hour later, he finally resolved to meet with the other side's Snake Demon Immortal General.
Night fell. The rain had stopped, but dark clouds still filled the sky.
Both sides tacitly refrained from fighting.
Within the Saint Dynasty Barracks, a warship rose into the air. After passing layer upon layer of inspections, it sailed beyond the defensive line. Then all lamps were shut off, every cabin light extinguished. Concealed by the night, it raised its prow and sped into the clouds...
There were not many people aboard. Aside from the cultivators steering the vessel, there were only a few dozen others.
The Purple Robe Elder stood at the front, accompanied by representatives from several great Lineages and their guards. With grave expressions, they stood steadily at