Absolute Disadvantage
In the desolate Extraterritorial Space, riddled with Space Rift and endless storms, long-awaited guests arrived. Two white figures swiftly traversed this dark and treacherous place.
"Your injuries have just healed, so I advise you to conserve your strength. We may have another great battle to fight when we reach the Fierce Qi Continent."
Xiao Han made no attempt to hide his anxiety, while Ice Emperor slowly reminded him from the side.
Fortunately, Xiao Han kept the words of comfort in mind and gradually slowed down his speed, which he had been using at almost full speed.
With a deep sigh, Xiao Han clenched his fists, his tone tinged with self-reproach.
"It was my oversight; how could I have forgotten that variable!"
His initial idea was to lay a solid foundation in the Great Thousand World in advance, waiting for Xiao Yan and others to come to the Great Thousand World on their own. However, he overlooked the unexpected consequences that would occur if the Fierce Qi Continent were exposed to the eyes of the Extraterrestrial Evil race.
"Now that things have come to this, there's no point in wallowing in self-pity."
"You should think about how to resolve the crisis on the Fierce Qi Continent."
Although Ice Emperor's expression was relaxed, the coldness in his eyes was no less. In truth, his connection with the Fierce Qi Continent was much closer than Xiao Han's.
Xiao Han was merely born here; even if the Fierce Qi Continent were destroyed, it would have no impact on him.
He, on the other hand, possesses a portion of the original power of the Fierce Qi Continent. His fate is intertwined with that of the Fierce Qi Continent; if one suffers an accident, he is very likely to be severely injured.
The crisis on the Fierce Qi Continent should have been prevented before it happened, but his smooth sailing after arriving in the Great Thousand World made him subconsciously ignore it.
But...
Ice Emperor was overjoyed and relieved.
"Perhaps the situation isn't too dire."
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"I'm fine now, which means that the Fierce Qi Continent is still under control."
Ice Emperor pointed to his heart and said in a light tone.
"I can feel that the Fierce Qi Continent is more active than ever before."
His activity caused the barrier within his body that led to the Immortal Grade Heavenly Supreme to loosen.
Fierce Qi Continent, Allied Forces Headquarters.
The powerful figures at the pinnacle of the Fierce Qi Continent, including Xiao Xuan, were all frowning. The difficulty of the war was something no one had expected.
Since countless warships pierced the sky above the Fierce Qi Continent a month ago, the steps of the Extraterrestrial Evil race have never stopped. With each step of the Demonic Qi invasion, the territory of the Fierce Qi Continent has been eroded inch by inch.
The decline of high-end and mid-level combat power is evident. Even if the entire Fierce Qi Continent is strong, it cannot stop the offensive from the extraterrestrial enemy.
"Gentlemen, if we don't find a way, the Eastern Continent will fall!"
The speaker was Gu Yuan, whose face was deathly pale, clearly indicating that he was still recovering from serious injuries.
The Eastern Continent, a territory primarily guarded by the Gu Clan, unfortunately became the first target of the attack by the Extraterrestrial Evil race. Naturally, the Gu Clan bore the brunt of the attack, suffering heavy losses, with even a third of their Dou Holy Grade experts perishing, a truly devastating blow.
Even Gu Yuan himself was severely injured by the combined forces of the two powerful opponents three days ago. If it weren't for Xiao Xuan and the others' timely rescue, he wouldn't even have had the chance to attend this meeting.
"What can we do now?" Zhu Kun asked, feeling frustrated.
"What other forces do we have at our disposal now?"
These words are sincere and heartfelt, and are by no means empty talk.
The Eastern Continent now gathers most of the power of the Dou Fierce Qi Continent. The Dragon Emperor Guard of the Void Ancient Dragon, the Judicator Legion of the Xiao Clan, and the Black Annihilation Army of the Gu Clan are all here, along with the elites of the Central Plains's Super faction and other Ancient Races. More than two hundred Dou Sheng and three Dou Di are in charge, placing their bets on the gambling table like gamblers.
In addition to the combat forces, there are also Yao Clan from all walks of the Fierce Qi Continent Langya Pavilion, Medicine Hall by forces such as the Alchemist Medicine Tribe Clan Leader, the Pill Tower, Pill Tower the Pill Hall of Langya Pavilion, serving as logistics. The three strongest Alchemist in the world, Yao Dan, the patriarch of the Medicine Heavenly Mansion, Yao Chen of Tianfu, Yi Huang, the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Langya Pavilion, have been working tirelessly to refine pills for the Allied Forces since the start of the war.
These powerful individuals comprise 70% of the resistance forces on the Fierce Qi Continent, a truly dangerous proportion.
If forces continue to be diverted, and if the Extraterrestrial Evil race suddenly changes the direction of its attack, the other territories will not even be able to put up the most basic resistance until reinforcements arrive.
"Should we abandon the Eastern Continent?"
Someone cautiously suggested this during the meeting.
With things as they are now, the fall of the Eastern Continent is an indisputable fact. Rather than letting the strong die hopelessly on the front lines, it would be better to proactively shrink our forces, preserve our strength, and plan for a comeback.
"No!"
Unexpectedly, this suggestion was met with stern rebukes from Xiao Xuan, Zhu Kun, and Gu Yuan.
"If anyone dares to raise this suggestion again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Xiao Xuan shattered the table made of ten-thousand-year-old ironwood with a single palm strike, his eyes filled with ruthlessness.
The person who made the suggestion felt a chill run down their spine and shrank back.
Even Gu Yuan, who suffered the most severe losses, had no objection to this.
During the brief war, the aggression of the Evil Clan left a deep impression on Gu Yuan. The pervasive pollution and the persistent, leech-like nature of the evil race meant that the soil tainted by Demonic Qi could not be restored by the means of the Fierce Qi Continent.
Once we back down, even if we manage to reclaim it, all we'll get is a wasteland. In fact, to prevent the polluted land from further contaminating other areas, we'll have to cut it off from the Fierce Qi Continent, seal it, and abandon it in the endless space.
This also means that in the struggle against the Extraterrestrial Evil race, they must fight for every inch of land; otherwise, even if they win the war, the Fierce Qi Continent will have no future.
"When will Xiao Yan emerge from seclusion?"
Zhu Kun rubbed his temples, looking troubled, and asked.
Nobody knows.
Xiao Xuan's bitter tone was tinged with deep doubt.
"He only had time to leave one sentence, saying that he would be fine once he came out of seclusion, before he disappeared without a trace. I don't even know where he is."
"Fortunately, they haven't really gotten serious yet!"
Zhu Kun shook his head in relief.
Four of the intruders who have already appeared are at the same level as them. In addition, the power they use is one level higher than their Dou Qi. With the help of the power of the Exotic Fire, they can barely hold on.
But the three knew that this was only temporary. Within that colossal ship, high in the sky and most majestic and magnificent, lurked a chilling aura, like a man-eating abyss.
Once the owner of the aura makes a move, the current situation of being steadily defeated will collapse in an instant.
All Xiao Xuan and the others could do was pray that Xiao Yan wouldn't make a move before he emerged from seclusion.
"Has Elder Ye of the Langya Pavilion emerged from seclusion?" Gu Yuan asked again, unwilling to give up.
"Wait."
Behind that single word lies endless resentment and helplessness.
Two days before the invasion of the Fierce Qi Continent, Ye Jianxin suddenly had a premonition and immediately went into seclusion. When he emerged from seclusion, he would definitely be a Dou Di powerhouse, which is also one of the few forces that everyone is hoping for now.
"Fortunately, those beasts don't seem to have any plans to attack other places for the time being."
Gu Yuan said aloud to comfort himself.
The words had an almost magical effect; as soon as the words were spoken, someone hurried in from outside, stopped, and...
"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, the Extraterrestrial Evil race has begun to divide its forces and launch attacks on the Southern Continent and Northern Continent."
"What!"