Deep in the night!
The cries of battle from the southern battlements gradually subsided.
The star-filled sky was veiled by the Abnormal Aura from the direction of the enemy camp, with only faint, murky glimmers shining through.
The lights in the garrison's council hall burned through the night.
The senior officers sat around the sand table, smiles of triumph still on their faces after repelling two Great Emperors.
Iron Mountain Immortal Emperor had the loudest voice, slapping the table as he roared with laughter.
"Exhilarating! Truly exhilarating!"
"Back in the Weiyang Immortal Domain, which of those Bizarre Emperors didn't stand high above everyone else?"
"But now? Two Great Emperors joining forces still couldn't even break our Mountain Protection Array!"
"And the Alliance Leader sent them fleeing back with their tails between their legs!"
He spoke with animated delight.
Quite a few people nodded, their eyes brimming with excitement.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor sat in a corner, but his expression was far less relaxed.
"Today's victory may have come easily, but it was only a probe."
"Greed and Gluttony were already in a weakened state, and they didn't use their full strength."
"Once Great Emperor Arrogance learns our true capabilities, the next wave of attacks will only be fiercer."
Today's losses did not even scratch the bones of an army thirty thousand strong.
The laughter in the hall faded somewhat.
Everyone understood that Blood Shadow was right.
The true hard battle still lay ahead.
Xuanyuan Tian Ji suddenly spoke.
"The Abnormal Army is camped in Black Wind Valley, with the valley at its back. Easy to defend, hard to attack."
She lifted her gaze to Su Ming, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry.
"Su Ming, I suggest we take the initiative tonight and harass the enemy camp."
"We need not