Chapter 2534: 兑子

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"Brother Ye!" Seeing the two Dao Integration cultivators charging head-on, You Die suddenly didn't know what to do.

The city's protective array was already on the verge of collapse under the furious assault of four Dao Integration cultivators. If two more powerful enemies were added now, it might truly not hold.

"Charge through!" Lu Ye gritted his teeth.

In the current situation, charging forward was the only option; all other directions were dead ends. He only hoped the protective array could hold on a little longer.

As he spoke, Dao power surged within the central hall, and You Die was clearly fighting desperately.

Yuanxi City's speed suddenly increased significantly, and it rammed into the two approaching Dao Integration cultivators.

The two figures split left and right, attacking separately and joining their four companions in a barrage of fierce attacks on Yuanxi City.

The already precarious grand array became even more unstable. Ten breaths later, accompanied by a muffled groan from You Die, the array shattered with a crash, leaving Yuanxi City completely undefended!

Lu Ye, however, let out a breath. Standing atop the tall tower, he turned to look back at the six figures behind them.

They had stopped their pursuit, remaining where they were, looking somewhat unwillingly at the gradually departing Yuanxi City.

This was because Yuanxi City was now approaching their own Desolate-grade city. If they continued their pursuit, they would be provoking that Desolate-grade city. Though they themselves originated from Desolate-grade cities and were naturally fearless, they were unwilling to easily start a war without necessity or a clear chance of victory.

Strictly speaking, they had no deep-seated enmity with Yuanxi City; this encounter was merely coincidental. Capturing it would be good, but they couldn't force the issue if they couldn't.

The only thing they regretted was that the city's protective array had been broken, yet they couldn't continue the assault. It truly felt like falling short just at the finish line.

The reason Lu Ye moved Yuanxi City closer to this Desolate-grade city was precisely to capitalize on their hesitation.

"Quite cunning, I'd say."

From within the Desolate-grade city, the calm voice resounded. The Desolate-grade city lord, who was overseeing the city, had undoubtedly seen through Lu Ye's intentions, as it was all out in the open.

Lu Ye clasped his fists from afar. "You flatter me, esteemed sir. This was a desperate measure in desperate times. Please forgive me, and I also thank you greatly."

Although they hadn't done anything, their mere presence was a deterrent to the pursuers. Without this Desolate-grade city, the pursuers would not have given up so easily, so thanks were certainly due.

"Too selfish, unfortunately!" the Desolate-grade city lord overseeing the city scoffed again. "You've escaped, but have you considered what fate awaits your allies?"

Lu Ye remained silent. He naturally knew what fate awaited the allies, because if those six Dao Integration cultivators didn't pursue Yuanxi City, they would surely target something else. In this area, Yuanxi City wasn't the only city that could be attacked.

In fact, while the two were speaking, the six Dao Integration cultivators had already changed direction and were heading towards another battlefield.

That was a battlefield involving two Heaven-grade cities, where the forces were originally evenly matched. However, with the addition of the enemy's Desolate-grade city, the outcome was no longer in doubt.

"City Lord Zhao, this city previously committed the evil act of harming fellow cultivators. I, the Supervising Official, was sent here on orders to recruit, but it completely ignored me, disrespecting a superior, and even disregarded my life! Please cooperate with me, City Lord Zhao, and capture this city!" The voice of the unfortunate fellow came from within the city.

Earlier, when he was in danger, he had tried to flee into Yuanxi City for refuge but failed, clearly holding a grudge against Yuanxi City.

Now, seeing that Yuanxi City's protective array was broken, his thoughts immediately became active. In his current heavily injured state, he wouldn't dare to do anything to Yuanxi City on his own, but if a Desolate-grade city intervened, it would be a different story.

"Fellow Daoist, please rest for now." City Lord Zhao's voice was flat and indifferent. If it weren't for his consideration of the other's origin from a Commander-grade city, he would probably have told him to shut up immediately.

At a time like this, a Supervising Official from a Commander-grade city was still thinking of infighting, which truly displeased him. Although he disliked Yuanxi City's previous actions, he despised this Supervising Official's character even more.

Ultimately, Yuanxi City's actions were merely for survival, which was understandable. The Supervising Official's words and deeds, however, were different.

"This fellow Daoist," City Lord Zhao then looked towards Yuanxi City. "For every gain, there is a cost. Please cooperate with our city in this next battle, what do you say?"

It sounded like a negotiation, but in reality, there was no room for discussion. He had made it very clear: Yuanxi City had used their deterrence to escape danger, so now it had to cooperate with them.

This was because on the other battlefield, with the addition of the six Dao Integration cultivators, their own Heaven-grade city would soon be unable to hold on. That Heaven-grade city also wanted to escape in this direction, but where would it find such an opportunity? It was destined to end in tragedy.

And once their Heaven-grade city was breached, the situation on the field would change. City Lord Zhao had no intention of providing aid, because he couldn't. What he intended to do was exchange losses.

If they lost one Heaven-grade city, he would breach an enemy's Heaven-grade city, thus maintaining balance in the situation.

As for whether the cultivators in their own Heaven-grade city would live or die after it was breached, he couldn't care, couldn't manage, and didn't want to manage.

Lu Ye instantly perceived the cruelty in his words, but in this situation, Yuanxi City had no choice at all.

"Senior You Die, what are your thoughts?" Lu Ye looked towards the central hall.

Yuanxi was absent, Huan Qing couldn't be relied upon, so only You Die could step in for now!

You Die was like a worm in Lu Ye's stomach; there was no need for much communication between them. As Lu Ye finished speaking, You Die gracefully flew out from the central hall and headed silently towards the nearest battlefield.

City Lord Zhao glanced at You Die and then briefly sensed the number of vital presences within Yuanxi City, becoming momentarily speechless. "Your Dao Integration city... is truly rare."

The number of members was simply too small, and there was only one Dao Integration cultivator capable of fighting. He estimated it was probably, at most, an Earth-grade Dao Integration city.

In the chaos of the Snow Plains, Earth-grade Dao Integration cities did participate, but they would never act alone, nor did they have the courage to. They usually attached themselves to other Dao Integration cities, operating as vassal cities, because it was simply too dangerous for an Earth-grade Dao Integration city to act independently.

Although only You Die was fighting, City Lord Zhao found it difficult to say anything further. In the overall situation, the forces under his command were sufficient to capture the enemy's Heaven-grade city, and an additional Dao Integration cultivator would only add more strength.

However, when he turned to look at the other battlefield, his brow couldn't help but furrow.

On that battlefield, the enemy's strength was clearly much greater. This meant that the speed of breaching the city would be faster, and if the enemy were to free up forces, they might very well come to support this side...

In an instant, he made his decision, flashing towards the battlefield.

He intended to act personally to equalize the time difference in their respective Heaven-grade cities being breached. Although this might prompt the enemy's Desolate-grade city lord to move, his head start would give him an advantage.

In two locations in the void, the two Heaven-grade cities, both allied and enemy, cried out in distress. They had never imagined that merely being drawn here by the Illusion Moon Ice Lotus would result in them becoming sacrificial pieces for their respective sides.

From an outsider's perspective, the decisions of the two Desolate-grade city lords were flawless, because in such circumstances, attempting a rescue would be troublesome and full of variables. It was better to directly exchange losses, which would benefit both Desolate-grade cities.

However, from their own standpoint, it was somewhat difficult to accept, as they were the ones suffering.

Helpless and filled with grievance and unwillingness, they could only swallow their bitterness. They had prepared themselves before entering the Snow Plains, but they hadn't expected such misery to arrive so quickly.

Inside Yuanxi City, Lu Ye was observing the war situations on both battlefields when he suddenly frowned and turned to look at the adjacent Desolate-grade city.

A figure flew over from there, landing directly not far in front of him.

Disheveled, covered in bloodstains and looking dishevelled, it was none other than the unfortunate fellow from before.

"What brings you here?" Lu Ye asked, his voice grave.

Even if the other party was a Supervising Official from a Commander-grade city, entering uninvited like this was improper. Lu Ye didn't believe he was unaware of this basic rule.

This Supervising Official still possessed strength; otherwise, he couldn't have survived the encirclement of two enemy Dao Integration cultivators. Earlier, he had been in a sorry state, begging Yuanxi City bitterly, but now he had regained his arrogant demeanor. "Are you talking to me?"

He had previously sensed that there wasn't much life force in Yuanxi City. Upon entering the city, a sweep of his divine sense revealed with astonishment that there were only a dozen or so people, and seemingly only two Dao Integration cultivators.

One of them had already gone to battle, while the other's aura was very faint, indicating severe injuries, and hadn't shown their face yet.

This city... it can't possibly have only two Dao Integration cultivators, can it?

It wasn't impossible. He heard they had previously annihilated Dawnmoon City, and it was normal for members to suffer losses after a major battle.

"Are you deaf?" Lu Ye was not at all polite to him.

The unfortunate fellow flew into a rage. "Fine, fine, as expected, if the beam above is crooked, the planks below will be slanted! No wonder you dared to commit acts of rebellion. In front of me, the Supervising Official, a mere Dao Fusion cultivator dares to be so presumptuous! Get down on your knees!"

He had come to Yuanxi City simply to vent his previous resentment. How could he tolerate Lu Ye's attitude?

As he spoke, he raised a hand and slapped down at Lu Ye's head.

Dao power surged, and immense pressure descended from above.

Even with his injuries, he was still a Dao Integration cultivator.

The fierce attack felt substantial, pressing down from above. The unfortunate fellow's expression suddenly turned to astonishment, a look of bewilderment on his face.

The expected scene of the Dao Fusion cultivator before him being slapped to his knees, spitting blood, did not occur. The other party merely activated his protective Dao power and stood there calmly, his body not even swaying from the attack. His assault didn't even qualify to make Lu Ye's figure move.

"You..." The unfortunate fellow didn't understand what was happening.

"You are truly... courting death!" Lu Ye said with a helpless expression.

This guy suddenly came to Yuanxi City and spouted nonsense, which Lu Ye could have tolerated. With the City Lord absent, he didn't want to cause any trouble.

But why attack him?

If he were truly just an ordinary Dao Fusion cultivator, that strike would have certainly caused severe injury. But Lu Ye couldn't feign weakness, nor did he want to, and therein lay the problem.

With a raised hand, the Rocky Mountain Blade was unsheathed, and its light gleamed!

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