"What was bound to come has come at last!"
In the Inner Valley of Broad Cloud Peak, Li Chen let out a weary sigh.
His earlier preparations for war had been far from useless. He had deployed numerous void Waymarkers and Cosmic Dao Satellites around Guangyun, and their concealed sensors had picked up a vast number of energy signatures, immediately relaying intelligence of the enemy invasion.
Sensing the immensely complex fluctuations of magic power and unfathomable energy levels, the artificial intelligence automatically calculated their numbers and ranks, concluding that the attackers were very likely Nascent Soul experts.
"Never mind. Pass down the order-prepare to engage!"
The Mechanized Flying Chair rose into the air. Li Chen decided to leave this place first.
Heavenly Pivot immediately activated the alarm.
"Woooo..."
The piercing alarm wailed on and on, ringing through the clouds like a steam whistle.
Below Broad Cloud Peak, in the Market District, the Shaman Folk, newly arrived artisans, and cultivators all stopped their work and exchanged bewildered, uneasy looks.
Along the streets and in the alleys, large screens lit up one after another, displaying the image of a virtual female cultivator.
"Emergency bulletin: a group of unidentified Outer Dao attackers has been detected. All personnel must evacuate to the shelters immediately. All work and business in the Market District are suspended. Compliance is mandatory."
"What's happening?"
In the Market Chief's Residence, Yu Youxian started in alarm, staring wide-eyed at the scene.
Li Chen's communication soon arrived. "A truly formidable enemy is attacking. We need to prepare for the worst..."
Yu Youxian asked in shock, "You mean... Nascent Soul experts?"
"That's right," Li Chen said gravely.
At those words, Yu Youxian's expression changed in horror.
Heavenly Pivot appeared on a nearby screen. "Market Chief Yu, I recommend implementing Article Three of Section