The pillar of light blasted into the void of the Border Wasteland, and the exploding energy tore open countless pitch-black rifts.
Dark red light poured from the rifts, condensing in the void into even denser End Times Miasma.
The miasma spread extremely quickly, enveloping an area ten million li around the Border Wasteland in less than five breaths.
Gu Changqing stood at the edge of the miasma, gently tapping his fingers against the Great Luo Fishing Rod.
"System, are the Temple's forces ready?"
"Assembly complete."
The system's voice sounded in his mind.
"The Great Shang City Management Corps' five million Immortal Soldiers are all equipped with Anti-Corrosion Rune armor and are heading to the Border Wasteland."
"Estimated arrival in three breaths."
Just as the words fell, the void behind the Border Wasteland abruptly split open.
Endless golden light poured from the split void, and countless figures strode forth upon that light.
Every figure wore Origin Armor, the runes on its surface glittering in the sunlight.
Five million Immortal Soldiers formed ranks in the void, swiftly establishing a tight defensive line in less than two breaths.
At the very front of the defensive line, Old Black held a black war saber, its surface densely engraved with blood-red runes.
"Master."
His voice echoed through the void.
"The Great Shang City Management Corps is in position and ready to enter battle at any time."
"Very good."
Gu Changqing swept his gaze across the defensive line.
"I'll leave the miasma to you. Remember, don't clash with it head-on. Just use the runes on your armor to disperse it."
"As you command."
Old Black bowed his head, then turned to face the five million Immortal Soldiers.
"All troops, heed my command!"
His voice exploded through the void.
**"Activate the Anti-Corrosion Runes, form battle formations, and