The Vast Sky Alliance sprang into action, splitting into three routes. One charged straight ahead while the other two swept around from the left and right, forming a half-encirclement.
They deliberately left the enemy an opening. For one, circling around behind them was unrealistic; for another, they feared that pressing too hard would ignite the enemy's fighting spirit. Everyone understood the most basic principle of besieging on three sides while leaving one side open.
The Myriad Demon Ridge Cultivators immediately noticed the movement, but they showed no intention of fleeing. Instead, they rubbed their fists and palms together, ready to wash away their former humiliation.
After arranging their troops into formation, the Myriad Demon Ridge side quickly formed a tight battle line and waited in full readiness.
The three groups of Vast Sky Alliance cultivators slowly reached their designated positions and waited in silence.
A dazzling pillar of light suddenly shot into the sky. It was Lu Yushan's Thunder Dragon Cannon—and also a signal. The instant the thunderous blast rang out, more than a thousand Vast Sky Alliance cultivators from all three routes charged forward together, their momentum terrifying.
Streams of light from spells and Controlled Artifacts began colliding in midair. Relying on their numerical advantage, the Vast Sky Alliance soon gained the upper hand. Though it was not particularly obvious, they had indeed suppressed the Myriad Demon Ridge to a certain extent.
As time passed—and with the Myriad Demon Ridge side deliberately yielding ground—the encirclement began to tighten. The cultivators of both sides formally clashed, small squads tangling together in battles too close to call.
Lu Ye and Hua Ci remained at the rear and did not participate in the battle. They were waiting for a message.
If that really was a trap laid by the Myriad Demon Ridge,