The Peerless Divine Gate was now far, far stronger than when it had first entered the Heavenly Soul Source World.
More than just a handful had broken through to the Heaven-Splitting Realm. Half of those high-ranking figures had already reached the Heaven-Splitting Realm.
"Everyone, this operation carries immense risks. Every one of you must be mentally prepared!" Su Mo swept his gaze across the crowd and spoke solemnly.
Everyone nodded one after another. They had begun preparing more than two months ago, waiting only for this day to arrive.
"Remember, whether or not we achieve our ultimate objective, everyone must retreat into the Dark World in the end," Su Mo instructed.
"Understood!"
Everyone answered in unison.
Then, with a wave of Su Mo's hand, everyone dispersed.
Su Mo also flashed away. When he reappeared, he was already within that forest.
Within the forest, the five-member anti-Soul Clan group had gathered once again.
When Su Mo arrived, the five looked at him, and faint surprise appeared on each of their indistinct faces.
After all, at their previous gatherings, Su Mo had always sent a clone. This time, however, his true body had come.
"Everyone, let us act," Su Mo said without beating around the bush.
"We should discuss the details of the operation once more, lest there be any oversight," Xing Jiong suggested. He was still rather worried.
Su Mo nodded upon hearing this and said, "First, we must be clear on this: our primary objective is to rescue the Darkness Lord. Our secondary objective is to carve out the Dark World and separate it from the Heavenly Soul Source World. If we can achieve both objectives, that would naturally be best. If the first objective cannot be achieved, then we must settle for the next best thing."
At this point,