Two men strode towards the martial practice field.
They stood before the crowd.
"We'll soon be having a war and yet you're only concerned about settling your personal feud?"
The middle-aged man in brocade robe looked reproachfully at Shi Long and Su Mo and said, "Since you've so much energy, I hope you can use it on the battlefield and not on bringing disgrace to the four sects."
Su Mo and Shi Long were sheepish when reproached by him.
"Well, let me introduce myself!"
The man in the brocade robe looked at the crowd and loudly said, "My name is Fang Xiao and I'm the city governor of Guanwu City. This person beside me is the City General, General Yuan Zhan."
"General Yuan shall now update you on the current situation!"
Having said this, he stepped back. The other man scanned through the whole martial practice field.
With just a glance, he knew the cultivation and strength of each of the disciples of the four sects.
There were three from the Cloudsword Sect, whose cultivation had reached the Lv 6 Spiritual Martial Realm.
17 of them had reached the Lv 5 Spiritual Martial Realm. There were five each from the Sky Yuan Sect and the Scorching Sun Sect.
Four were from the Cloudsword Sect and three were from Gale Island.
Furthermore, there were more than 60 disciples at the Lv 4.
The rest of them were either at the Lv 3 or lower.
The man in armor looked grave as he spoke to the crowd.
"We've received news that the army of Ironforest Country has left its camp and is heading towards Guanwu City. It'll be reaching the City in six hours.
"The emperor has ordered me to lead our army and protect Guanwu City. Even if it means giving up our lives, we must not allow anyone from Ironforest Country to step into Skymoon Country.
"This is not only a mission for you. It's also a test on your perseverance and sacrificial spirit. Only those who survive can become strong and not be like weaklings. This is what the leaders of the four sects have agreed upon."
Yuan Zhan's voice was thunderous, cold, firm, deadly and without emotion.
Hearing his voice, Su Mo was sure that Yuan Zhan was the one who had stopped Shi Long earlier.
"According to reliable news, Ironforest Country has brought many disciples from the Ulti-mystery Sect with them to this battle. Your main target will be the disciples of the Ulti-mystery Sect.
"This battle is not only a battle between Skymoon Country and Ironforest Country. It is also a battle between the four sects and the Ulti-mystery Sect.
"There's no way to cheat in this battle. The elders of the four sects will be secretly recording your statistics.
"In addition, everyone has to obey commands in the battlefield. Anyone who defies commands will be executed. Is everyone clear?"
His last words were so forceful that it resonated across the four winds.
"Understood!" The crowd shouted.
"Alright, go back and prepare yourselves. Head towards the South City Gate in four hours."
Having said this, Yuan Zhan left hurriedly with Fang Xiao.
The disciples of the four sects left one after another, looking excited. They were looking forward to the battle.
"Su Mo, count yourself lucky today. The next time I see you, I will not let you off!" Shi Long said coldly and left.
"You'll not let me off?"
Su Mo sneered. If he gave his best and utilized powerful body movement, even if he could not defeat Shi Long, it would not be easy for Shi Long to defeat him.
Su Mo and his friends went back to their abode.
"Li Feng, how's your injury?" Su Mo asked Li Feng in the courtyard.
"I'm fine, I'm not seriously injured. I've swallowed the healing elixir and should be able to recover in four hours."
Su Mo nodded.
The three of them had been injured three days ago. It was just Li Feng's luck to get injured again immediately after he had recovered.
"Senior Brother Su, what do you think of this battle?"
Zhou Xin looked at Su Mo.
Zhou Xin was not excited like the rest. He looked grim.
He knew that this battle would be unlike the simple duels and challenges they had had.
In a battlefield, if one's strength had not reached an extremely high level, he would not be able to survive the attacks of hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of people. Even one with great strength could be turned into minced meat.
"Try to stick close to me in the battlefield. As long as we're together, we can watch out for each other."
Su Mo thought for a while and said, "It can be considered a blessing. Out of the eight battlefields, an attack from Ironforest Country is the weakest for Guanwu City."
"That's right! I've heard that some Top 10 outer gate disciples of our island have been summoned to the Underhero City, which is the main battlefield!"
Zhou Xin nodded his head.
"Senior Brother Su Mo, I'll stick by you in the battle. It's definitely safer to stick close to you."
Niu Xiaohu simpered.
"Hoho!"
Su Mo smiled, nodded his head and said, "Sure, Xiaohu, just keep close to me. As long as I'm alive, I'll definitely protect you."
Niu Xiaohu and the other two instantly went back to their rooms to regulate their Qi. They had to try and reach their peak status before the battle.
Su Mo stood in the courtyard, looking up into the sky. His mind was filled with thoughts.
"In such a large battle, many will be hurt and lives will be lost. Streams of fresh blood will be flowing. There will be a great amount of Blood Qi!"
The more Su Mo thought of it, the more excited he became.
The reason he wanted to participate in this particular country's mission was partly for the rewards and partly for the large amount of blood essence.
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Four hours passed by quickly.
DONG! DONG! DONG!
At this moment, a loud battling drum sound could be heard. It was like a strong wind that blew past the whole of Guanwu City.
Soon, the earth shook as if there was an earthquake.
"Let's go!"
Su Mo gathered Zhou Xin and the other two and the four of them hurriedly left the Mansion of the City Governor and headed towards the South City Gate.
Disciples from the other sects left for the South City Gate at the same time.
The moment Su Mo and his friends left the Mansion of the City Governor, they saw a large cavalry charging out of the city.
They wore black armor and the saddles on their horses were fixed with black scales. They looked majestic, like a dark powerful current whizzing out, filled with the aura of death.
"It's the Black Scale Army!" Li Feng said in shock.
"The Black Scale Army?"
Su Mo was stunned. He had heard that the Black Scale Army was one of the most powerful armies in Skymoon Country. Even the soldiers of the lowest rank were at the Lv 9 Qi Cultivation Realm.
There were many Spiritual Martial Realm experts in this army.
This army was invincible. It triumphed in every battle and was formidable in Skymoon Country.
"It's surprising to see the Black Scale Army in Guanwu City!"
Li Feng was excited and said, "With the protection of the Black Scale Army, it won't be easy for Ironforest Country to capture Guanwu City."
"I hope so!"
Su Mo nodded his head and immediately went to the South City Gate with his friends.
There were soldiers at the Gate to receive them, showing them the way to the tall city wall.
Many disciples from the different sects had arrived at the city wall.
Su Mo stood at the city wall and looked out. He saw an extremely large army.
The army consisted of more than 50,000 people. They assembled in neat rows and looked ready for war.
An awful atmosphere filled the air, giving it a turbulent feeling.
This was not the army of Ironforest Country but the army of Skymoon Country.
The army of Skymoon Country was ready to take on the army of Ironforest Country.