Not only had large numbers of cultivators thrown caution to the wind and fought for their lives, but the Wei Kingdom army, driven into a desperate corner, could only press forward without hesitation.
No matter how many cultivators fell, no matter how many soldiers died, they charged upward like mad.
This was a tactic that disregarded casualties. Having reached this point, Hu Yan Wuhen no longer intended to consider the fate of the Wei Kingdom.
Large numbers of cultivators began fighting desperately, at any cost, even bringing out more than a dozen Heaven Sword Talismans for a frenzied bombardment.
Several Jin Kingdom cultivators immediately released Heaven Sword Talismans to resist, but they could not stop the enemy's greater barrage. Before long, a group of cultivators stormed First Slope, and cultivators from both sides immediately clashed in slaughter.
Once a point had been breached, it became a shortcut with no resistance. The soldiers behind immediately charged up desperately, slowly tearing the gap wider.
"The enemy has gone mad. First Slope cannot be held. They outnumber us, and there is no need for meaningless sacrifices. Pass the order—withdraw to Second Slope Pass and hold it!" With that order, Gao Pin turned his mount and departed.
Watching the battle from afar, Hu Yan Wuhen saw the flow of the army and said calmly, "The slope is only so wide; the enemy cannot mass too many men on it. Once our troops charge up, they will instantly go from attacking uphill to plunging downhill. First Slope should be ours!"
A general beside him burst into laughter. "Sure enough, they only work hard when a blade is held to their throats!"
Hu Yan Wuhen said, "Once Gao Pin abandons First Slope, do not celebrate too soon. Gao Pin has now inherited Jin Jue's 'true teachings'