As that fiery rainbow plunged downward, it carried even greater momentum than before, giving the impression that if it were not stopped, it could shatter the encampment below with a single blow.
At that moment, a blazing sword light shot up from Fangtai Sect. It moved like thunder crashing, hurtling straight upward. The fiery rainbow seemed to have fixed upon its target; without dodging or evading, it charged fiercely to meet it. In an instant, the two collided!
Rumble...
A tremendous roar immediately rang out across the boundless sky and earth, like profound weapons bursting apart. It could be heard clearly even a hundred li away.
Within the largest encampment of the Military Prefecture, Cao Du was confirming the planned attack arrangements with a group of officers when he suddenly heard the sound. At the same time, he saw the cups on the table trembling and giving off faint clinks. His movements paused, and the great hall fell silent at once.
With a grave expression, he instructed the soldier standing guard nearby, "Go out and see what is happening."
The soldier gave him a military salute, then hurried out.
After a while, the soldier returned and said, "Reporting to the general, there is no serious problem. It appears that a cultivator attacked the Fangtai Sect encampment, but he has already been stopped outside."
Cao Du asked, "One person?"
The soldier replied, "Yes, only one."
Cao Du considered this, then said, "Pass down the order. Keep all soldiers under restraint and at their posts. Maintain strict vigilance. No one is to move without orders."
After the soldier departed, he called over his deputy and instructed him, "Go take a look over there. If the encampment has any inconvenience that requires us to step in, come back and report to me."
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