Outside the altar, over a thousand elite Ruins Shadows patrolled back and forth in several squads.
Their ranks were orderly, their armor gleaming, and their auras ferocious. They were on an entirely different level from the Ruins Shadows outside.
Of the two Immortal Emperor auras, one moved through the outer perimeter on patrol. It belonged to Commander Mystic Bone, who was responsible for the outer defenses.
The other remained at the restriction's entrance without moving a step. It belonged to Commander Mo Yuan, who guarded the inner sanctum.
Both had reached the Immortal Sovereign late stage.
The entire altar was tightly defended, with layer upon layer of protection.
Eight Sub-Arrays provided early warnings, outer patrols guarded the perimeter, and a restriction protected the core.
It was as impregnable as an iron barrel.
After watching for a while, everyone withdrew their gazes and looked at Su Ming.
They waited for his final decision.
Su Ming withdrew his gaze, his eyes calm, and began assigning tasks.
"The all-out assault will begin in forty-five minutes."
"That will coincide with the gap between shifts of the next major patrol, when their defenses are weakest."
"The operation will have three stages."
He spoke unhurriedly, but every word was clear and carried unquestionable resolve.
"Stage one: destroy the Sub-Arrays."
"Wuqing, show yourself out front and challenge them. You have only one objective—draw Great Emperor Greed's attention and keep him occupied for as long as you can."
"There's no need to fight him head-on. Just keep him tied down."
Ruthless Great Emperor nodded slightly.
"Very well."
Su Ming turned his gaze to Blood Shadow and Luo Yiyi.
"Blood Shadow, lead one team and eliminate the four Sub-Arrays on the eastern side."
"Luo Yiyi, lead another team and eliminate the four Sub-Arrays on the western side."
"Move fast.