After Zhang Yu had dealt with the corpses of those Daoist soldiers, he said, "Though the invading enemy has been driven back, they likely still have many methods they have yet to use. We should also make some arrangements around us, lest they return."
Daoist Zuo seemed to want to speak, yet hesitated.
Zhang Yu looked at him and said, "What does Fellow Daoist Zuo wish to say?"
Daoist Zuo sighed. "Though I have decided to withdraw from the Fu Clan Army, we were comrades-in-arms once, and there is still some sentiment between us. Since we have come under attack here, I wish to inform them of the situation as well, so they can remain on guard."
Zhang Yu looked at him for a moment, then nodded slightly. "That is the right thing to do."
Whether or not the Fu Clan Army harbored selfish intentions, when facing these Upper Firmament Heaven cultivators, they and the Wei Clan Army still stood in the same camp. They were also part of the force resisting the enemy. Giving them notice would at least allow them to prepare.
Seeing that Zhang Yu did not object, Daoist Zuo solemnly cupped his hands in salute, then went off to make arrangements.
At that moment, a Wei Clan Army soldier came over and cupped his hands. "Zhang Xuanxiu, Commander Wei sent me to inform you that the expeditionary force is already moving downward."
Zhang Yu said, "I understand. Tell Commander Wei to proceed first. Fellow Daoist Zuo and I will follow shortly."
The soldier cupped his hands and departed.
Zhang Yu formed a hand seal, and the Cicada Cry Sword instantly flew out. It then traced one mark after another around the area, each resembling both a Daoist talisman and a Daoist seal.
From this moment onward,