Before his voice had faded.
An immense pressure descended from the sky.
A bloated figure, wreathed in sky-filling turbid qi, blocked everyone's retreat.
It was Great Emperor Gluttony.
He had been resting in the central camp. Sensing the fire in the rear camp, he had rushed over at once.
He caught them squarely in his path.
Seeing Great Emperor Gluttony blocking their way, every soldier and officer of the Vanguard Battalion felt their heart sink.
A Great Emperor-level powerhouse.
This was not an enemy they could handle.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor's gaze sharpened.
"You go first."
"I'll hold him off!"
He knew there was no avoiding this battle.
He could only grit his teeth and hold out for a moment, buying everyone time to retreat.
Great Emperor Gluttony looked at the human cultivators before him, a cruel gleam flashing in his eyes.
Having suffered a setback beneath the city walls that day, he had a bellyful of anger with nowhere to vent it.
Now a pack of ants had delivered themselves to his doorstep, perfect for venting his rage.
"None of you are leaving!"
Great Emperor Gluttony growled and opened his enormous mouth, unleashing that terrifying suction once more.
The surrounding gravel and wood chips, along with several slower Vanguard Battalion soldiers, were sucked backward through the air.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor's eyes turned fierce.
Crimson Blade Light surged, cleaving viciously toward Great Emperor Gluttony's face.
The blade light struck Great Emperor Gluttony's protective eerie qi with a sharp clang of metal.
It left only a shallow mark.
The gulf between their strength was far too clear.
Great Emperor Gluttony sneered and casually swung a palm at Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor.
The force of the palm was ponderous, carrying the power to devour everything.
Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor paled, knowing