Yan Zhaoge no longer looked in the direction of the Heaven Bearing Efficate Formation as he swivelled his head, saying, "Alright, let's not think about it for now. Let's set off as well."
Ah Hu asked, "Young master, where are we going now? Were they still going to the northern part of the Royal Reed Sea? Or return to the Clear Scenic State? "
Yan Zhaoge said, "There is no need to go to the Clear Scenic Region for now. The Endless Magnetic Storms there are currently wreaking havoc greatly. While Wen Luoxia has entered the sea, from the looks of it, she was unable to get out of the deep sea artifact."
"As for the northern part of the Royal Reed Sea, there is no need to return now either."
Originally, the Grand Xuan Dynasty had given up on attacking the North Sea Sword Pavilion, instead targeting the Radiant Light Sect.
However, the anti-Xuan army decisively chased them out of the North Sea, pursuing and harassing the Grand Xuan Dynasty all the way as both sides fought and paused, entangling with one another unceasingly.
They were still quite a distance away from the headquarters of the Radiant Light Sect.
Yan Zhaoge guessed that the Grand Xuan Dynasty was thinking of besieging them and attacking their reinforcements, making use of their attack on the Radiant Light Sect to force the anti-Xuan army to give up on their geographical advantage in the North Sea.
After luring the anti-Xuan army out of the Grinding Hut Region's Sword Domain, the anti-Xuan army could retreat at any time if they were relatively close.
When they had been lured far enough away to the point where they were in the middle of nowhere, if the Grand Xuan Dynasty suddenly turned around and counterattacked, the allied forces of the anti-Xuan forces would most likely be unable to return to the sword domain of the Grinding Hut Region.
This way, forcing the other side to battle it out in the open, the stronger Grand Xuan Dynasty would undoubtedly have a greater advantage.
This was an open scheme. Even if the anti-Xuan army knew of the Grand Xuan Dynasty's intentions, they could only be led around by the nose.
Otherwise, if the Grand Xuan Dynasty directly trampled over the Radiant Light Sect, they would not be at a disadvantage no matter how they fought.
With the Grand Xuan Dynasty occupying the initiative on the battlefield, this was where their advantage lay.
The anti-Xuan allied forces could only try their best to make up for it in other areas, trying their best to create favorable conditions in an unfavorable environment.
"Now, due to the Southeastern Exalt, the Grand Xuan Dynasty will have to temporarily cease all banners and drums of war. They can't even resort to feigning defeat and ambushing them like the Backstabbing Tactic. If they say that they want to cower, they must really cower obediently, not daring to play any tricks." Yan Zhaoge said, "Therefore, in order to avoid the anti-Xuan coalition making use of this opportunity to pursue and kill them, if they want to retreat, they will have to do it cleanly."
"Retreat in one go, then hang the No Battle sign high and shrink the defense."
Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, "They are stronger. Whilst maintaining a low profile and defensive stance, the anti-Xuan forces would also be hard pressed to start a war lightly. The Grand Xuan Dynasty just does not want to provoke the Southeastern Exalt further when they have already stirred up trouble. It is not that they will not retaliate when beaten or scolded."
Ah Hu mimicked his actions, "They will definitely keep the news under wraps. It is impossible for them to spread the news that they have offended the Southeastern Exalt."
"Then, Young Master, shall we find the main force of the anti-Xuan coalition and leak the news to them?"
"While the Grand Xuan Dynasty is retreating, the anti-Xuan coalition can make use of this chance to launch a counterattack. This might be the final chance to deal the Grand Xuan Dynasty a heavy blow."
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "That is naturally the case. Still, it might not necessarily be as one wishes. The Grand Xuan Dynasty should still be rather methodical."
With that, the group set off.
The war between the Grand Xuan Dynasty and the anti-Xuan coalition was currently still in full swing, appearing to be at a stalemate. It was not hard to locate them.
Having obtained information along the way, arriving at a certain region in the northeast of the Royal Reed Sea, Yan Zhaoge and the others could even feel the spiritual qi fluctuations between the heavens and the earth in the distance.
That was because there were too many experts clashing, causing the spiritual qi circulation of the surrounding environment to be disrupted.
Gazing into the distance, Yan Zhaoge saw streaks of light and the light of fire flickering in the distant horizon.
A great battle had clearly broken out between the two sides.
Roiling waves of qi swept the surrounding area, instantly sweeping through the great sea and causing tsunamis as they approached the place where Yan Zhaoge and the others were.
Yan Zhaoge's eyes narrowed slightly into slits, "What fierce attacks."
This clash had begun very suddenly and ended very quickly as well.
In virtually just an instant, one of the clashing sides had adopted a stance of retreat, seemingly unwilling to fight to the death with the other side.
Still, their movements were clearly not chaotic as they retreated in an orderly manner, seemingly having long since been prepared for this as they did not allow the other side to tangle with them.
Meanwhile, the attacking side had a ferocious momentum as they pursued the other side, looking like they would not let the matter rest as they wanted to keep the other side behind.
Ah Hu asked rather hesitantly, "Young Master, have we come too late?"
Yan Zhaoge said, "We are not late. The most eye-catching of the attacking side were a sword-light and a streak of fiery light."
They were indeed eye-catching, because the ones who had attacked were really too powerful such that Yan Zhaoge could feel the aura of their power even from a great distance away.
The current cultivation base of Feng Yunsheng and Ah Hu was still rather far apart. In their eyes, it was all bright light, shaking their minds and making it hard for them to calm down as they were unable to differentiate between them.
However, with Yan Zhaoge's current cultivation base, he was able to differentiate between them.
That sword-light resembled the long river of time, eternal and distant, while that fiery light was brutal and ferocious. The silhouettes of seven fowl soaring high into the air could vaguely be seen amidst the fiery light.
Without a doubt, the former was the Time Flowing Sword, originating from an expert of Shen Lingzi's lineage, while the latter was a supreme martial art of the Grand Xuan Dynasty's royal family, the Five Fire True Art, unleashing the Seven Fowl Treasured Spear.
Yan Zhaoge said, "If I were on the side of the Grand Xuan Dynasty, advancing or retreating would be up to me. The timing of retreat would also be grasped by me. Before I intend to retreat, I would also launch a fierce attack like this. Anyway, I have the advantage in strength, and would not be at a disadvantage."
The anti-Xuan coalition had not wanted to start a war with the Grand Xuan Dynasty in this neutral location in the first place. They had only wanted to slow down the Grand Xuan Dynasty's advance.
Similar scenes had already played out many times before, with the enemy advancing and they retreating and they pursuing.
Even if the Grand Xuan Dynasty did not make a move, the anti-Xuan coalition would also take the initiative to provoke them before retreating with a single blow. When the Grand Xuan Dynasty ceased their counterattack, they would retreat.
Now, the Grand Xuan Dynasty seemed to have been completely enraged, no longer advancing towards the headquarters of the Radiant Light Sect as they took the initiative to launch an attack. This was exactly what the anti-Xuan coalition wanted. Also, they would definitely not have a decisive battle with the Grand Xuan Dynasty here. Thus, they naturally retreated even faster and more resolutely.
Yan Zhaoge curled his lips, "It is just that the Grand Xuan Dynasty's plan this time is likely the same as theirs. After the anti-Xuan coalition has fled, the Grand Xuan Dynasty will directly turn and leave as well."
"When the anti-Xuan coalition reacts and wants to pursue, they might not be able to catch up."
Ah Hu asked, "The Grand Xuan Dynasty could have used this method before as well, right?"
Yan Zhaoge answered, "Previously, the Grand Xuan Dynasty's main target was not the headquarters of the Radiant Light Sect. Instead, they wanted to force the main force of the anti-Xuan coalition to start a war with them in the wilderness. Only then would they be able to destroy their opponents to the greatest extent."
If they had just broken through the headquarters of the Radiant Light Sect, the Grand Xuan Dynasty would actually have limited gains. The anti-Xuan forces would have directly given up on that thought as they completely retreated back to the sword domain of the Grinding Hut Region of the northern sea.
It was not that the coalition did not try their best. Instead, the Grand Xuan Dynasty naturally held the advantage of having the initiative.
The Radiant Light Sect was unable to say anything about this as they could only wholeheartedly assist the North Sea Sword Pavilion in defending.
With most of their experts present, their legacy would not necessarily be severed.
"Therefore, the Grand Xuan Dynasty did not want to shake off their opponents before this. The anti-Xuan coalition was well aware of this. From a certain perspective, both sides actually still had some tacit understanding, just that they were unceasingly playing at each other's throats," Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Now, however, the Grand Xuan Dynasty has changed its mind while the anti-Xuan forces are still unaware of it."
Ah Hu smiled innocently. "With us around, things will be different." (To be continued.)
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