Supreme Emptiness

Lei Zhenhai's loud voice echoed throughout the entire area at that moment.

"Elders and disciples of each sect, form your respective groups."

"The True Thunder Sect, Supreme Sect, Myriad Swords Sect, and Giant Sect, the four sects will guard Boundary Mountain."

"The Heavenly Sound Sect and Desires Sect, guard the left flank of Boundary Mountain!"

"The Thousand Refinement Sect and Spirit Beast Sect, guard the right flank of Boundary Mountain!"

"The Green Cloud Sect will stay at the rear, ready to respond at any moment!"

The main assault of the Dead Corpse Army was directed toward Boundary Mountain.

But it could not be ruled out that some demon beasts, skilled in climbing or even flying, might cross the Great Wall from other areas.

Therefore, personnel had to guard both the left and right flanks of Boundary Mountain.

Moreover,

some fighting strength needed to be preserved,

in case one of the sects could not hold its position and needed immediate reinforcement.

Green Cloud Sect's elders and disciples generally had weaker combat abilities.

Thus, it was most suitable for them to act as the backup force.

After a brief analysis, the elders of the various sects accepted the arrangement, gathering their respective disciples and preparing for battle.

Jiang Fan nodded slightly.

Although Lei Zhenhai was detestable,

Ye Cangyuan had sent him to the front lines to command not only because of some personal relationships;

Lei Zhenhai's ability to deploy troops was also beyond question.

Gazing at the vast army of the undead,

Jiang Fan felt a tightness in his chest.

This battle's outcome of life and death was uncertain.

"Martial Uncle."

Suddenly, Xia Chaoge rushed out from the chaotic crowd.

She hurriedly untied the sachet from her waist.

"Please take this, Martial Uncle."

"In a critical moment, opening this sachet can save your life."

Jiang Fan was momentarily stunned but resolutely refused, saying,

"You are on the main battlefield and need life-saving items more. How can you give it to me?"

As a disciple of the Supreme Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects,

Xia Chaoge was bound to face the main force of the Dead Corpse Army.

On the other hand, Jiang Fan was stationed at the rear.

Who needed this item more was quite evident, wasn't it?

But Xia Chaoge firmly placed the sachet into Jiang Fan's arms, her eyes clear and determined.

"Martial Uncle, you have helped me so much, and I have never had the chance to repay you."

"In this battle, the chance of death is high."

"If I don't repay you now, I may have to wait for my next life."

"Take this, Martial Uncle, so I can fight without distractions."

Jiang Fan immediately felt the weight in his arms.

He stopped resisting.

With a swift motion, he took out two Replenishing Spirit Pills and two Revitalizing Pills.

"Then you should take these as well."

Xia Chaoge's eyes lit up.

Both were considered divine objects on the battlefield.

The former could replenish eighty percent of her Spiritual Power; with the latter, even a lingering breath could save her life.

Facing a life-and-death battle,

she did not refuse, accepting them with a smile, "Thank you, Martial Uncle."

"Furthermore..."

Jiang Fan then took out the necklace of the Demon Priest, pulling off a crystal from it.

Solemnly placing it into her palm, he said,

"In times of danger, crush this."

"This item can protect you momentarily."

When the Demon Priest faced assassination by the Purple Sword,

it was this crystal that temporarily strengthened their body, saving them from being killed.

It was also considered a life-saving item.

"It's a woman's thing."

Xia Chaoge took it and sniffed the lingering fragrance, showing a puzzled expression.

Jiang Fan laughed, "It's from the Demon Priest."

"If you don't like it, you can give it back."

Xia Chaoge quickly gripped it in her palm, withdrawing it with a mischievous wink.

"Since Martial Uncle gives it, why wouldn't I accept?"

At this moment,

Lu Xiunian's urging voice came from afar.

Xia Chaoge's expression tightened.

She looked deeply at Jiang Fan, cupping her hands, saying,

"Martial Uncle,"

"Please take care."

Jiang Fan, too, looked solemn and said, "You as well."

"Take care!"

The two exchanged serious looks before parting their ways.

Two hundred human clan members against the innumerable hordes of the Dead Corpse Army.

Who could guarantee their survival until the end?

Shortly after,

Jiang Fan found Liang Feiyan, Ouyang Jun, Xie Liushu, and Yi Lianxing.

He distributed two Replenishing Spirit Pills and two Revitalizing Pills to each.

They had known each other for some time.

Jiang Fan did not want to hear their tragic news.

He wanted to help as much as he could.

"Junior Brother Jiang,"

When Jiang Fan was about to bid them farewell, Fu Chaohun called out with a complex expression.

Looking at the elixirs in their hands,

he hesitated when he looked at Jiang Fan, showing a glimmer of hesitation.

"Junior Brother Jiang, could you spare a Revitalizing Pill for me too?"

"I am willing to trade something for it."

He began rummaging through his belongings,

trying to find something of value.

But what could be more valuable than a Revitalizing Pill?

Two months ago, the Revitalizing Pill had already become a divine object in Sunset City.

The Myriad Swords Sect had two, and even the sect powerhouses couldn't exchange anything for them.

Not to mention a disciple like Fu Chaohun.

Seeing his uneasy expression,

Jiang Fan waved his hand to stop him, saying, "No need."

"I will simply give you one."

Taking out a Revitalizing Pill, he tossed it to him.

Fu Chaohun hurriedly caught it, looking even more conflicted.

His relationship with Jiang Fan had not been amicable.

He thought Jiang Fan would never exchange it.

Even if he swallowed his pride, he would make a fool of himself.

But Jiang Fan did not ask for anything in return;

he gave it for free.

This made Fu Chaohun feel a complex mixture of emotions, showing a look of shame, "Junior Brother,"

"Previously, it was all my fault."

"Please don't hold it against me."

Jiang Fan smiled lightly, "Haven't we already moved past that?"

"Senior Brother Fu, take care!"

"Survive!"

The two exchanged a look.

The grudges of the past were resolved in that moment.

Fu Chaohun's eyes slightly reddened, saying, "You too, Junior Brother!"

"Take care..."

The booming sound drowned out his final words.

Jiang Fan immediately returned to the Green Cloud Sect's formation.

Li Qingfeng, Zhao Wuji, and Wen Hongyao stood at a high vantage point with a dozen disciples, their expressions solemn.

Overlooking the entire scene,

Li Qingfeng looked around at the disciples and sternly said,

"When our Green Cloud Sect is summoned, I, as the elder, will be the first to step up!"

"If I die, Elder Zhao will succeed!"

"If Elder Zhao dies too, Elder Wen will follow!"

"If all three of us elders fall, the senior disciples will lead the juniors into battle!"

"If the senior disciples fall, the senior sisters will lead the juniors into battle!"

"If only one person remains, you must grip your saber tightly, hold your sword firmly, and strike the enemy!"

"We, the people of Green Cloud Sect, may be weaker in strength, but our spirit must never be feeble!"

Their tragic and impassioned words,

amid the thunderous roars of the demon beasts, echoed like a resounding bell in every disciple's heart.

They understood.

If the time came for the Green Cloud Sect to enter the fray,

at least one sect's elders and disciples would have already fallen.

The situation would be at its most critical point.

If they didn't step up,

the human clan would inevitably suffer defeat!

Therefore,

they had to fight!

They had to block the demon beasts at all costs,

to seize the last glimmer of hope in this great war!

Jiang Fan carried a solemn expression.

He stepped out from among the disciples,

taking out bottle after bottle of Replenishing Spirit Pills and Revitalizing Pills.

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters,"

"Although I have only been in the sect for half a year, I have received your care."

"Today, we face catastrophes together, sharing life and death."

"I have nothing else to offer, so I give each of you two Replenishing Spirit Pills and two Revitalizing Pills."

"I hope we can win this battle."

"I also hope that after the victory, we can see each other again!"

Upon hearing this,

under the crowd's moved gazes,

he handed out the renowned divine objects, the Revitalizing Pills, and the equally precious Replenishing Spirit Pills to them.

Li Qingfeng was moved, saying, "Jiang Fan, you don't have to do this!"

"This is something us three elders should have done."

Pre-battle rewards were meant to be given as motivation by the elders.

Jiang Fan, however, did it for them.

"You honor me too much, three elders."

"In this battle, we live or die together."

"Why distinguish between us?"

"I only hope my small effort can contribute to our victory."

"I also hope more of us can survive."

"Three elders, please take two each as well!"

Jiang Fan distributed two Replenishing Spirit Pills and two Revitalizing Pills to the three elders.

After all the distribution,

the hundred Replenishing Spirit Pills and Revitalizing Pills he had crafted were almost depleted.

Only less than ten were left.

He hoped these items would be effective.

Boom —

At that moment,

Boundary Mountain shook violently.

A hundred colossal Barbaric Elephants, each fifty zhang tall, marched in formation and fiercely crashed into Boundary Mountain.

For a moment, the ground shook and the mountains rumbled!

The great battle had begun!