Surrounding Sky-spirit State as the center, it slowly began to disperse.
Wherever this gray area had conquered, in the Derivation through the Stone of Transformation, the Sacred Dynasty would decisively resolve the battle with an absolute advantage, swiftly.
"Dao Yi Bug…"
Sun Erlang watched as a scene unfolded before him, where the Integration cultivators of Mountain Teng State were captured alive by a team of Golden Core Soldiers clad in Holy Army Armor under the Sacred Dynasty.
The Essence of Heaven and Earth sacrificed by the Immortal Alliance Combination was none other than [Sacred Vine].
Only after the soldiers of the Sacred Dynasty had conquered Mount Vine Heaven City did this Red Vine Immortal Venerable arrive belatedly.
Like a dragon of raging flames, countless vines burst forth between Heaven and Earth, wildly and savagely growing. With unmatched brute force, the vine branches violently swept aside a great number of Sacred Dynasty soldiers, swatting them from the sky like flies.
The Red Vine took root in mid-air and proliferated on the ground.
In just a blink of an eye, it had already covered the entire Mountain Teng State. The terrain, originally continuous mountains and rivers, suddenly turned into a densely packed primitive jungle of vines.
Facing the omnipresent, individually sentient red vines, the three legions of the Sacred Dynasty immediately fell into a tough battle.
Though protected by Puppet Armor, they couldn’t withstand being continually bound, roasted, and drained.
It seemed as though this Immortal Alliance Combiner might really rescue Mountain Teng State from catastrophe single-handedly using his own power.
However, the battlefield dynamics abruptly shifted when a mysterious shadow descended and enveloped the sky.
The previously vigorous red vines instantly turned weak and lethargic, like frost-stricken eggplants.
Even the color of their own crimson flames dimmed somewhat without reason.
In contrast, the Sacred Dynasty soldiers, who had been deeply embroiled in difficult combat and were exhaustively weary,
after the arrival of the gray, suddenly had their weariness vanished in an instant, rejuvenated with vigor.
Even more so, their attacks became fiercer than before!
With every casual strike, the Spiritual Energy involved would tear open a cut in the previously seemingly impregnable Red Vine.
The wounds of the Red Vine no longer healed as before, instead, they expanded with unending combat.
It was as though some unseen presence was ceaselessly gnawing at it!
The Sacred Dynasty’s counterattack lasted only an hour.
The enormous entity that previously occupied an entire state shrank to a mere size of a grown adult.
It was then captured alive by the soldiers of the Sacred Dynasty and locked in a specially made cage designed to detain Integration Cultivators of the Immortal Alliance.
This cage could isolate cultivators within from any external contact with the Heaven and Earth and forcefully induce a dormant state in the powers of the Essence of Heaven and Earth within the Integration body.
Once imprisoned, Integration cultivators were akin to helpless mortals, utterly incapable of escaping.
After capture, all Integrators of the Immortal Alliance were sent to the rear of the Sacred Dynasty Daqi for uniform detention.
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As Dao Yi Bug spread, the number of captured Integration Cultivators continued to climb.
With the outer battlefield dynamics slowly stabilizing, the pressure on Sun Erlang’s shoulders slightly eased up.
Pressing his throbbing forehead, Sun Erlang didn’t rest but re-examined the previously gathered battlefield information,
to make sure he hadn’t missed any details.
Soon, he noticed the report from Cai Yongchen.
Believing that Cai Yongchen’s feelings at that time weren’t just an illusion, Sun Erlang pondered for a moment and ordered people to bring Cai Yongchen back from the battlefield.
After isolating him, a thorough examination was conducted.
The result remained the same, no problems were found.
Yet, Sun Erlang still felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.
Thinking it over, he finally reported the entire situation, including his examinations of Cai Yongchen, to The Emperor through the Stellar Great Net.
Just moments later, The Emperor replied,
"Abnormalities within the body, likely from free-floating [Singular Cosmic Qi]."
"Qiankun, of Heaven and Earth."
"Qi, the origin of all things."
"It’s a blessing rather than a curse, no need for worry. But this free-floating Singular Cosmic Qi originates from a fallen cultivator. It might carry residual intentions of its former self; hence, it is not suitable to remain on the battlefield for now…"
Upon receiving guidance from his master, Sun Erlang suddenly understood.
At the same time, he marveled at Cai Yongchen’s bizarre lucky encounter, as this Singular Cosmic Qi barely qualified as one of Heaven’s Oddities. Although Cai Yongchen absorbed only a fraction of it, its effects were boundless and could even directly combine with his Tao Foundation, bringing many miraculous benefits.
"You return to Daqi first and rest in the Saint Heart Hall. Once you’ve fully absorbed this Singular Cosmic Qi, then come back to the battlefield!"
Sun Erlang explained the origins and effects of the Singular Cosmic Qi to Cai Yongchen, then commanded.
Cai Yongchen’s face showed delight mixed with a hint of regret.
"I hope that by the time I return, the war has already ended." Cai Yongchen bowed deeply and then turned away.
Sun Erlang issued a personnel directive, filling Cai Yongchen’s position.
Although just a minor episode, it highlighted the impact efficient communications could have on the overall battlefield dynamics.
Eliminate all possible hidden risks.
Small cumulative advantages in odds eventually cemented the victory.
Days passed, and only a few states in the outer battlefield remained in strife.
The rest were all under the firm control of the grand army of the Sacred Dynasty.
Sun Erlang didn’t rush to order a total siege on the remaining Immortal Alliance territories.
Instead, he commanded all legions to build and fortify bases where they were stationed.
Methodically, he transferred all captured Immortal Alliance Cultivators and materials to the Sacred Dynasty Daqi.
Having prepared for these years, Daqi had already established ample facilities to accommodate and detain.
Sun Erlang then turned his gaze back to the Central Immortal Alliance Four States.