Chapter 2531: Governor of the City Military Supervisor

"Bastard!"

In Yuanxi City, as the unlucky guy made his move, Lu Ye couldn't help but curse in anger. You Die immediately steered Yuanxi City, preparing to escape this troubled area. Five Harmonization Cities were lurking nearby, and with no way to distinguish friend from foe, staying was not an option. However, a large Harmonization City couldn't move with the agility of cultivators; increasing its speed required gradual acceleration. As the furious assault swept over, Yuanxi City was revealed.

Dozens of miles away, the unlucky guy was smirking in their direction, about to utter another sarcastic remark, when his expression suddenly changed to one of astonishment. This was because, at the same moment Yuanxi City appeared, another Harmonization City emerged into view not far away. It was the last Harmonization City to arrive, having been lurking very close to Yuanxi City. The unlucky guy had likely only been able to pinpoint Yuanxi City's general location, unable to make a precise judgment. Thus, his previous attack had swept over a wide area, affecting others as well. He looked at Yuanxi City, then at this other Harmonization City, momentarily unsure which one was his intended target.

"Brother Ye, that Harmonization City is an enemy; they're trying to determine our allegiance," You Die's urgent voice came from the central hall. A Resonance Mark could identify friend or foe. Typically, when two Harmonization Cities encountered each other, one would activate a Resonance Mark, and the other could then make an immediate judgment. If they were allies, they would naturally respond, but if there was no response, they were certainly an enemy. In the current situation, the revealed Harmonization City was trying to ascertain Yuanxi City's stance, but You Die couldn't possibly respond, making their own position instantly clear.

"Run!" Lu Ye hissed. His tension was understandable; the last Harmonization City to arrive was quite large, very likely a Desolate-grade Harmonization City. Almost as soon as he spoke, six figures flew out from the Harmonization City. The enemy was decisive; having made their judgment, they immediately dispatched numerous Harmonization cultivators to attack. Seeing this, Lu Ye's face darkened. Indeed, it was a Desolate-grade city. Being able to dispatch six Harmonization cultivators at once was a depth of power a Heaven-grade city simply couldn't possess. The six Harmonization cultivators left the city and immediately split into two groups: two swept towards the unlucky guy, while the other four headed straight for Yuanxi City.

The unlucky guy was dumbfounded... He had merely been sent to deliver a message to Yuanxi City. Who knew he would encounter such danger upon arrival? Although his strength was considerable, he was ultimately alone. Seeing two Harmonization cultivators bearing down on him, he dared not stay and immediately turned to flee into the distance. Two Harmonization cultivators pursued him relentlessly from behind.

"Fu Wei!" Lu Ye yelled fiercely, "Quickly enter the Hehe Realm and find the City Lord! If you can't find him, go to the Golden Core Pavilion and look for Pavilion Master Lian; she should know where the City Lord is!" In the current situation, only Yuanxi's return could resolve it. Yuanxi City simply couldn't cope with its current personnel. "Yes!" Fu Wei urgently responded, knowing the extreme urgency, and quickly rushed towards the central hall. As he spoke, the four Harmonization cultivators had already reached Yuanxi City, each with a cold expression, activating their Dao soldiers and unleashing a barrage of attacks on the city. You Die had already activated the city's protective formation, and all the cultivators in the city collectively entered the formation, contributing their strength. The light barrier of the grand formation flickered erratically, rippling under the assault.

"What grade is this city? Why is it so strange?" a tall, slender young man among the four Harmonization cultivators noticed something amiss. Based on its size, Yuanxi City's grade couldn't be very high, at best a Heaven-grade. That's why they had acted so decisively. From their perspective, taking down a Heaven-grade Harmonization City wouldn't be much trouble; dispatching so many Harmonization cultivators was even considered giving Yuanxi City "face." But once they actually engaged, they discovered that Yuanxi City's protective formation was remarkably strong, far exceeding what a Heaven-grade Harmonization City should possess. "Strange or not, let's just break it first," another white-haired old man sneered coldly. They hadn't detected this small city hidden nearby at all. If not for someone suddenly searching and breaking its concealment, they would have remained completely unaware, which greatly annoyed them, so their attacks were naturally merciless.

Although Yuanxi City was attempting to escape, it couldn't shake off the pursuit of the four Harmonization cultivators. Given the current strength of the city's grand formation, Lu Ye estimated it could at most last for less than half a day before being breached. While the cultivators within the city could then use Harmonization Pearls to escape into the Hehe Realm, doing so would render all their previous efforts futile. In a thought, Lu Ye turned to look in the direction of the unlucky guy, his eyes filled with coldness. Yuanxi City had been well hidden. If not for this fellow, how would they have encountered this disaster? Of course, the root of the problem wasn't truly with him; he was just a messenger. The true cause lay with Vice City Lord Jing Lei. Upon seeing this, Lu Ye felt a perverse sense of satisfaction, as the unlucky guy was currently being besieged by two enemy Harmonization cultivators, struggling desperately and appearing unlikely to last much longer.

"Brother Ye, that Harmonization City is still pursuing us!" You Die's alarmed cry rang out. Lu Ye turned his head and indeed saw the Desolate-grade Harmonization City trailing behind, clinging like a maggot in a wound, impossible to shake off. They intended to wipe them out completely! If the Harmonization City wasn't in pursuit, and only four Harmonization cultivators were attacking, Yuanxi City might still have a chance to escape, as those four cultivators would likely be unwilling to stray too far from their own Harmonization City, lest they have no means of escape if danger arose. But with the enemy Harmonization City relentlessly pursuing Yuanxi City, those cultivators had no lingering concerns. Lu Ye knew this wasn't just because Yuanxi City appeared easy to bully; the enemy likely also wanted to prevent any news of the Ethereal Moon Ice Lotus from leaking, which was why they were acting this way.

"Ignore them, keep running!" Lu Ye said. In fact, they couldn't intervene. In the current situation, their only hope was for Fu Wei to quickly find Yuanxi and bring him back; otherwise, all would be lost. Lu Ye had never felt time pass so slowly. The light barrier of the protective grand formation had already begun to dim. Even though Fan Wu had channeled the Dao power from the Dao pool into the formation, it was merely a temporary solution, not addressing the root of the problem. Fu Wei hadn't returned yet, likely because he hadn't found Yuanxi. Moreover, if he had gone to the Golden Core Pavilion to seek Pavilion Master Lian, that would also take some time. A prominent figure like Lian wasn't someone just anyone could simply request to see.

Just then, Lu Ye suddenly noticed the unlucky guy rushing towards Yuanxi City. This fellow had been maintaining roughly the same escape direction as Yuanxi City, fleeing while fending off the pursuit of two Harmonization cultivators. Now he was in a sorry state, appearing injured. He was no match for those two Harmonization cultivators. His reason for rushing towards Yuanxi City was now obvious. He quickly reached the vicinity of Yuanxi City, shouting, "Fellow cultivators, quickly open the formation! Let me in for refuge!" If he continued to contend with those two opponents, his prospects were grim. Currently, only Yuanxi City could save his life. As long as Yuanxi City allowed him entry, he would be safe until the grand formation was breached.

"Get lost!" Lu Ye roared unceremoniously. Not to mention that Yuanxi City's current crisis was entirely due to this fellow, how could Lu Ye possibly allow him entry? Even putting aside the origin of the incident, at a time like this, Yuanxi City dared not casually open its protective grand formation. If the enemies seized that momentary vulnerability, the city would fall even faster. "Bastard! This Venerable One is the Supervising General of Metropolitan City! How dare you refuse to save me?" the unlucky guy yelled even more fiercely than Lu Ye. It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned that damned Metropolitan City. Bringing it up only infuriated Lu Ye more, who simply turned his head, completely ignoring him. Seeing that Yuanxi City had no intention whatsoever of accepting him, the unlucky guy panicked, blustering nervously, "I came here by order! If I die here, no matter the reason, Metropolitan City will investigate to the end! You'd better think this through... Aiyaya!" While distracted by his entanglement with Lu Ye, he failed to notice and was struck by an enemy attack, letting out a cry of pain. But Lu Ye offered no further response.

He wasn't wrong; if he, a Harmonization cultivator, joined the formation, it would indeed contribute to the stability of the protective grand formation. However, if he truly entered the city, the enemies pursuing him would be freed up to deal with Yuanxi City. At that point, the Harmonization cultivators attacking the city would increase from four to six... Yuanxi City would only fall faster. Lu Ye now just wanted this guy to get as far away as possible. That way, he could at least tie down two Harmonization cultivators, helping Yuanxi City alleviate some pressure. Even if he ultimately died in battle, it would still take time for those two Harmonization cultivators to arrive. But life rarely goes as planned. If he had focused entirely on his own enemies, he might have been able to hold out for a while, as his cultivation and strength were decent. However, while already fighting two opponents, he was also distracted by his entanglement with Lu Ye, making his own situation even worse.

Lu Ye realized the gravity of the situation. If this guy were truly killed, Yuanxi City would then have to endure the furious assault of six Harmonization cultivators. At that point, no one could say how long the grand formation would hold.

"Xiao Die!" Lu Ye whispered."What is it, Brother Ye?""Circle halfway around, then turn back!""What?" You Die was puzzled.

Lu Ye stared at the area where Yuanxi City had previously been hidden, a grim expression on his face. "We need to muddy the waters; only then might we have a chance to escape." Fu Wei's return with Yuanxi was uncertain, and the unlucky guy's endurance was also unknown. Therefore, Lu Ye had to prepare for the worst. In the current predicament, Yuanxi City was arguably on the verge of collapse. They had to seek a change; only then might some opportunity arise.

"Understood!" You Die grasped Lu Ye's intention and immediately steered Yuanxi City in a wide arc, sweeping towards the direction they had come from. This maneuver utterly confused the four besieging Harmonization cultivators, but they couldn't afford to care too much. Their attacks grew even fiercer as they prioritized breaching the city.