Su Ming did not respond.
He gazed into the distance.
His spiritual sense spread out, sweeping through every stretch of space along their route.
The army marched onward.
The farther northwest they went,
the thicker the abnormal aura in the air became.
Occasionally, they saw ruined outposts beside the road.
Wreckage littered the ground, and corpses lay everywhere.
Clearly, this was all the Abnormal Clan's handiwork.
At the sight,
the soldiers' expressions grew even graver.
Their killing intent intensified as well.
No one spoke.
But everyone understood.
This battle
was not merely for themselves.
It was also for these innocent people who had died.
At noon,
the army rested in a secluded valley.
Everyone sat down to meditate, regulate their breathing, and replenish their spiritual energy.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor approached Su Ming.
He bowed and reported.
"Alliance Leader, the Vanguard Battalion has finished its head count."
"Everyone is prepared to fight to the death."
"In this battle, our Vanguard Battalion is willing to serve as the rear guard's sharp blade. We won't let a single abnormal escape!"
Su Ming glanced at him.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor's eyes burned with eagerness to fight.
Ever since he had been given a chance to redeem his crimes through service,
he had charged at the forefront of every battle.
It was as though he wanted to repay everything he owed.
Su Ming nodded slightly.
"Fight well."
"If we win this battle, everything from before will be wiped clean."
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor shuddered.
He abruptly dropped to one knee.
Even his voice trembled.
"Thank you, Alliance Leader!"
He had waited far too long to hear those words.
Su Ming raised a hand.
"Get up."
"Go tell the men to rest well."
"There are plenty of battles ahead."
"Yes!"
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor answered