Just then!
The mournful call of a Kui Ox horn rang out. A group of great Escape One Realm knights returned to Imperial Pass from fighting outside, riding Heaven-Swallowing Beasts. They brought bodies wrapped in Heaven-Swallowing Beast hides, heads hanging from their mounts, and corpses hauled on Heaven-Swallowing Beast chariots.
"The great knights have returned from battle. A hundred went out this time, but only seventy-nine came back. Still, at least they have something to show for it."
The barbarian Meng Tian sighed as he spoke.
Xiao Tian had already picked up some information with his Wind-Listening Ears. Over the past few years, noticeably more great cultivators from the Foreign Realm had entered the Border Wasteland, and the fighting had grown ever more brutal.
Even Supremes had aggressively raided the border, attempting to cross the Heavenly Abyss. Fortunately, they had failed.
"In that case, wait here. I'll be right back. From the day I, Xiao Tian, set foot in Imperial Pass, I'll make sure those Foreign Realm Devilspawn don't dare take half a step into the Border Wasteland."
Xiao Tian spoke coldly.
"Haha! Well said, lad! Your spirit soars through the clouds and surges to the stars! In that case, I'll gladly join you in battle outside the city. As they say, even a hero needs three helping hands. I certainly won't hold you back."
Zhe Yuan, one of Imperial City's ten great divine archers, immediately volunteered.
"I'm coming too."
The Ancient Female Double-Pupil spoke firmly.
Phoenix Maiden and Brother-in-Law immediately stepped forward as well. Both possessed enough combat strength to kill Escape One Realm cultivators.
"Not you two. Most of the Escape One Realm cultivators on the battlefield have reached the perfected stage. If you want to fight, break through to the Escape One Realm first. There's no need