When Celestial Sea's voice erupted like well water within the Curved Realm Passage, everyone in the gathering fifth echelon was taken aback.

Hei Zhao, Celestial Traveler, Lan Feng betrayed?

How is that possible?

They are members of the Battle Division.

How could they defect to a small force like Heaven and Earth Lake?

Aren't they afraid of their families facing annihilation?

Even if they're not afraid.

Do they simply wish to die?

The first echelon, second echelon, third echelon, and fourth echelon, their total numbers exceed two hundred thousand.

How long have they just entered the Curved Realm Passage?

It turned out to be a total defeat?

Impossible, right?

With everyone's doubt, Celestial Sea hastily rushed out of the Curved Realm Passage, his expression not looking good.

The Vanguard Army outside the Curved Realm Passage was dumbfounded.

It's actually true!

They couldn't believe that the Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted Celestial Sea would make such a crazy joke.

"How can this be?"

"Isn't the Immortal Sect just a newly rising small force at Heaven and Earth Lake? How is it possible that they eradicated our four echelons in such a short time?"

"A whole two hundred thousand people, completely dead in less than a quarter of an hour. This war with the Immortal Sect has only just begun, and the losses are already so significant..."

"Don't be too amazed yet. Don't you find it suspicious that Lord Celestial Traveler, Lan Feng, and Hei Zhao betrayed the Overcasting Tower? But wasn't Lord Celestial Traveler killed long ago? The Hundred Sects Alliance at Heaven and Earth Lake saw it with their own eyes."

"Right, wasn't Senior Celestial Traveler already dead?"

"Can the dead also defect?"

A hundred thousand people looked up at Celestial Sea in the sky, unable to resist trying to peer into the Curved Realm Passage.

But they saw nothing.

They could only hear faint sounds.

Like a great battle!

For a moment, the remaining hundred thousand people were in shock.

Two hundred thousand have died.

If they enter, is it also a dead end?

In their panic, Kui Qing in the sky saw this scene and quickly shouted in anger, "A mere newly rising force at Heaven and Earth Lake scared you like this? Are my people from the Battle Division such cowards?"

Kui Qing's furious shout quieted the nervous chatter among the hundred thousand.

But no matter what Kui Qing said, it was still difficult to alleviate their inner unease.

If they had a justified cause, they would have faith in their hearts.

For example, if they were slaying people from Ghost Country.

Then they would be fearless.

For faith alone is enough to support their inner fearless state.

Death then becomes not so frightening.

But dealing with the Immortal Sect at Heaven and Earth Lake, they were merely following orders.

They were acting under instructions, even if reluctant.

Just a moment has passed, and twenty thousand Vanguard Army soldiers of the Battle Division have fallen, how can they not worry?

Death is not frightening.

Most fear dying without clarity.

Dying without any meaning!

After Kui Qing calmed the hundred thousand with his words, he hurriedly asked Celestial Sea, "Celestial Sea, what happened?"

"Celestial Traveler isn't dead, it's all Hei Zhao and Lan Feng's conspiracy! They have also defected to the Immortal Sect, their power greatly increased, leaving no room for mercy. Nearly ten thousand Vanguard Army soldiers of the Battle Division died under their Vein Technique. Plus, strong Immortal Sect figures continuously attacked at the Curved Realm's exit, shattering our warships before reaching the exit. Over fifty percent of the twenty thousand Vanguard Army soldiers died within the Curved Realm." Celestial Sea's face looked grim, but thinking of Ye Yi and others still stalling the three of Celestial Traveler, he hastily said, "After joining the Immortal Sect, Celestial Traveler's trio had a significant power increase, and we five are simply no match for them. Please, sir, take action to slay the three traitors!"

Kui Qing listened, his expression suddenly stiffened.

Five War Gods of the Battle Division looked at each other, their eyes filled with anger.

"Celestial Traveler, Hei Zhao, and Lan Feng have some nerve! Daring to betray the Overcasting Tower, I vow to hack them into pieces!"

"Truly despicable!"

The four impulsively charged.

But Kui Qing stopped them.

For Kui Qing was quick to calm down.

He knew that when everyone was furious, he needed to remain calm!

And must remain calm!

Otherwise, more losses would occur among the Vanguard Army.

If a reprimand comes down from above, they will be unable to escape responsibility.

The title of War God of the Battle Division is very prestigious, with significant power, but there are many people eying this title eagerly.

In the Battle Division and other divisions, there are many hoping to rise.

So no more mistakes can be made.

"Everyone, do not be blinded by anger. Celestial Traveler, Hei Zhao, and Lan Feng all grew up within the domain of the Overcasting Tower, and have fought for the Battle Division for a hundred or two hundred years. If they were to betray, why choose today?"

The four paused.

The other strong Battle Division experts, who were about to charge into the Curved Realm Passage, also stopped.

Kui Qing continued in a deep voice, "In other words, why did they choose to betray immediately after visiting Heaven and Earth Lake?"

"Kui Qing, what exactly are you suggesting?"

"Don't waste time, Celestial Traveler's trio must be killed!"

The four War Gods of the Battle Division were somewhat difficult to stop.

Seeing this, Kui Qing spoke again, "The price of betraying the Overcasting Tower, you and I should be well aware. Celestial Traveler's four are even more aware, yet they still chose to betray the Overcasting Tower. Whatever the reason behind this, we don't really need to delve into it. We only need to know, there is definitely a Celestial Unrestricted expert behind this!"

Kui Qing's words fell.

Everyone's expressions changed again.

"Are you sure?"

"Celestial Unrestricted expert!"

The four clearly understood, if there truly is a Celestial Unrestricted expert behind this, it would be troublesome.

Currently, the Curved Realm Passage cannot accommodate Celestial Unrestricted experts, at most allowing Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts, but these experts still fear the Curved Realm and cannot contend with a true Celestial Unrestricted expert.

If they rashly enter, and Celestial Traveler's trio are merely pawns, wouldn't they be jumping into a trap?

If a Celestial Unrestricted expert acts, how could they escape?

Kui Qing pondered with a heavy expression for several breaths before speaking again, "The Immortal Sect is well-prepared, rushing foolishly is no longer an option. Moreover, if there's a Celestial Unrestricted expert guarding the Curved Realm's exit, even if we call more War Gods to assist, it will be useless. A Celestial Unrestricted expert finds it easy to kill us, not to mention we're enveloped by the Curved Realm. They need only push us into the Curved Realm, and we stand no chance of survival."

Kui Qing's face grew more grim as he spoke.

The other four War Gods of the Battle Division were also affected.

"Kui Qing, thanks to your calmness, otherwise we might fall into the trap of that Earth Unrestricted expert."

"If we mustn't go in, what about your subordinates, the four of Ye Yi?"

Kui Qing hastily replied, "Celestial Sea, you must venture in once more, and tell Ye Yi and the others to withdraw from the Curved Realm Passage immediately. We need to plan to move forward; rushing directly is no longer viable."

Celestial Sea nodded, quickly transformed into a beam of light, re-entering the Curved Realm Passage.

Yet knowing there's a Celestial Unrestricted expert outside the Curved Realm Passage, Celestial Sea firmly decided not to go deep!

He must maintain a safe distance.

After Celestial Sea re-entered the Curved Realm, Kui Qing looked at the four beside him, pondered for a long time, and then said, "The Immortal Sect is well-prepared, our collective strength is likely insufficient to break through the Curved Realm Passage. We have only two paths to take: open a new Curved Realm Passage or seek help from other divisions."

Opening a new Curved Realm Passage can be completely concealed from the Immortal Sect.

Because the Curved Realm Passage is only detectable at the moment it exits, causing space barrier disturbances.

As long as they don't foolishly announce the opening of a Curved Realm Passage a day in advance, the Immortal Sect will absolutely not know the precise location of the next exit.

(To know what happens next... tomorrow the unfolding!

Will Wen Ping sit idly by?

Will Wen Ping discover the second Curved Realm Passage exit?

Will I update tomorrow?)