Chapter 523: Chapter 494: How About... We Retreat?

"Boom!"

The earth cracked open, blood splattered across the sky.

Broken corpses lay disarrayed, Chen Mountain’s clothes stained with blood, his right hand gripping a skull, Arthur’s frightened expression frozen on his face, devoid of breath.

He squeezed his fingers tightly.

The skull exploded with a loud bang.

Chen Mountain looked at the broken corpse of his opponent with contempt.

Both were eighth-grade cultivators, but the people of the Divine Eye Empire were no match for him.

Any eighth-grade Quasi-Emperor in Immortal Extinction State has emerged from Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea, fighting heroes from all sides during the Golden Era, stepping over the corpses of countless strong opponents, to finally ascend to the rank of Quasi-Emperor.

It’s safe to say.

Any Quasi-Emperor from Immortal Extinction State is a top-tier powerhouse in the starry sky.

If Arthur hadn’t had other helpers with him earlier, Chen Mountain wouldn’t have been in such a dire situation.

Now.

The opponent’s helpers were gone.

In one-on-one combat, Arthur was completely overwhelmed.

Even with injuries, Chen Mountain could easily slay him on the spot.

"The departure of other forces can’t be unprovoked, it seems the news of Demon Venerable Xuan Yin has spread!"

Chen Mountain mused.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s invasion of the Sun Star System signifies Cyan Yang Divine Court’s official declaration of war against the Divine Eye Empire, a matter already circulating in the starry sky.

Many from Cyan Yang Divine Court have stepped into the starry sky, naturally aware of such news. The Divine Kingdom chat group’s topics often revolve around Demon Venerable Xuan Yin and the Divine Eye Empire.

Although on the run, Chen Mountain constantly monitors the trends in the Divine Kingdom chat group, well-acquainted with the matter.

To curry favor with the Divine Eye Empire earlier, various forces collectively besieged members of Cyan Yang Divine Court. Their sudden withdrawal now clearly indicates the root cause lies here.

"Sun Star System!"

"Demon Venerable Xuan Yin wouldn’t go there unprovoked; he must have received orders from the Divine Emperor. Perhaps Demon Venerable Xuan Yin is merely the vanguard of the Divine Court, with a follow-up army closely behind.

If so, then it’s worth going to see!"

Chen Mountain’s eyes flickered.

War often signifies opportunity. Not to mention his sworn vendetta against the Divine Eye Empire, just belonging to Cyan Yang Divine Court justifies participation in this battle both emotionally and rationally.

However.

Before that.

Chen Mountain needs to meet up with Cui Lan.

The two were separated during an ambush, but for now, Cui Lan is temporarily safe. They communicate via the Divine Kingdom chat group, so there’s no concern for any problems.

Before leaving this realm, Chen Mountain casually offered up Arthur’s corpse as a sacrifice.

It was the corpse of an eighth-grade powerhouse; despite its broken state, it still held considerable Contribution Points.

Just in time. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

His injuries haven’t fully healed.

With a batch of Contribution Points now, he can recover substantially.

Unfortunately.

The accumulated contributions were squandered on the besieged escape route, otherwise, Chen Mountain might have already used them to break through to eighth-grade top quality by now.

Thinking of this.

Chen Mountain grew increasingly furious at the Divine Eye Empire.

Disrupting opportunities is akin to killing one’s parents; this grudge must be avenged.

The only piece of good news is that during the continuous slaughter, Chen Mountain’s own bottleneck is showing signs of loosening. He might break through without relying on Contribution Points.

...

Sun Star System.

This place has now descended into an Asura Battlefield.

Since Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s invasion, the Divine Eye Empire immediately mobilized their army to suppress. As a large star system, the Divine Eye Empire has stationed a staggering ten trillion troops here.

Ten trillion troops.

Mostly composed of Mechanical Battleships.

Even so, there are no less than a billion people from the Divine Eye Empire.

This is the strength of the entire star system.

Ten trillion troops.

Even a ninth-grade powerhouse can be easily obliterated here.

With such a force, even nine-grade top-tier powerhouses can be overpowered under relentless army attacks.

Unfortunately.

Such a force is like ants in front of the Immortal Demon Venerable Xuan Yin.

Under Blood Shadow Demon Blade, all living things perish, whether a ninth-grade powerhouse or a fifth or sixth-grade cultivator, there’s no distinction.

Stars shatter.

Planets extinguish.

Wherever Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s blade reaches, everything returns to silence.

In just a few days.

Countless planetary worlds in Sun Star System have been destroyed.

Even so, the Divine Eye Empire’s army relentlessly charges forward.

At the same time.

Armies from the other four major star systems are continuously arriving for support.

At this moment.

At the rear of Sun Star System, high-ranking empire officers watch a virtual screen, showing over a billion troops attempting to besiege a single person, yet no attack can harm the opponent even slightly.

On the contrary.

With every slash, the opponent seems to open worlds anew, making the Divine Eye Empire’s proud technological power appear utterly insignificant.

"This man is a devil, absolutely a devil. How could a normal person possess such terrifying power!"

"What to do? If this continues, my Sun Star System’s ten trillion troops will be entirely wiped out!"

"Damn it, why does Cyan Yang Divine Court have such a powerhouse..."

Many high-ranking empire officials look deathly pale, veterans who’ve seen countless battles now shiver in fear.

They’re scared!

Truly scared!

In a few days, tens of trillions of troops perished.

Not only cold battleships and mechas fell under Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s blade but also millions of Divine Eye Empire soldiers.

Previously, the Divine Eye Empire’s army swept through the starry sky, invincible wherever they went, never treated like sheep for a slaughter.

But there’s no choice.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s strength is overwhelming.

Overwhelming to the point of despair.

The opponent’s power seems endless, with tens of trillions of troops besieging without harming him, while the empire faces enormous losses.

Even a minor injury to Demon Venerable Xuan Yin wouldn’t leave them in such despair.

After all.

If the opponent were injured, it would indicate they’re not truly invincible, and there’s hope for a successful siege.

Technologically advanced civilizations are least afraid of prolonged battles.

They can continuously produce armies as long as they have sufficient energy, no matter how strong you are, as long as you can bleed, they’ll besiege you here.

In past invasions by the Divine Eye Empire, top powerhouses from other star systems faced such sieges.

Even ninth-grade peak powerhouses fell under relentless army attacks.

But the fear arises when the opponent doesn’t bleed.

Like Demon Venerable Xuan Yin before them, leaving these high-ranking empire officials feeling hopeless.

"Why don’t we... just retreat!"

Someone suggested with a trembling voice.

This suggestion sparked interest among many.

But was soon harshly rebuked by another.

"Empire orders to fight to the death without retreating. Anyone who dares retreat will face a military tribunal, and the empire reports that Emperor Bagerson has returned, with Prince Halid leading troops to arrive here shortly.

Once Prince Halid arrives, this man will surely die!"