“It should be,” Mi Jinglun nodded slightly.
During the third battle, the Black Ink Clan suddenly changed their strategy and went into full defensive mode. At that time, Yang Kai and Mi Jinglun found it strange.
However, if the Black Ink Clan on the No-Return Pass had obtained some information about the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction, everything would make sense.
They knew that reinforcements is coming from the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction, so they had chosen to use a full-scale defensive strategy. As long as they could hold out until reinforcements arrived, they would be able to launch a pincer attack on the Human Race and catch them off guard.
It wasn’t difficult for the Black Ink Clan to obtain information about the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction. The Ink Nest not only had the power to nurture the Black Ink Clan, but it also had an advantage in transmitting information.
From the subsequent results, the Black Ink Clan’s response was undoubtedly correct. In the No-Return Pass, as long as they continued to defend, they would be able to hold out for more than a decade until reinforcements arrived. Unless the Human Race decided to launch an all-out attack at all costs and take down the Black Ink Clan in the No-Return Pass before their reinforcements arrived.
“Does that mean that the Void Guard met with the Black Ink Clan reinforcements on their way here? Did any conflict occur?” Yang Kai asked.
Mi Jinglun quickly replied, “Not for the time being. The Void Guard don’t have many people, and each of them is a powerful master, so they are extremely careful. On the other hand, when the Black Ink Clan’s army marched forward, their goal was obvious. After the Void Guard discovered the situation, they immediately sent word back and began monitoring the progress of the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements. However, because of this, the matter of setting up a Space Array was delayed.”
This was something that couldn’t be helped. According to the original plan, the Void Guard would first set out under Li Wuyi’s lead and set up a Space Array outside the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction. This way, it is more convenient for the Human Race to move on their expedition to the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction after conquering the No-Return Pass, saving them a lot of time.
However, now that they had encountered the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements halfway, the matter of setting up a Space Array had to be delayed. In fact, they even needed to remove some traces to prevent the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements from discovering any clues.
After the news from the Void Guard came back, Mi Jinglun immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately launched the seventh attack. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t be able to contact Yang Kai.
It could be said that the main reason this battle had begun was because Mi Jinglun wanted to send this message to Yang Kai. As for the attack on the No-Return Pass, it was just a routine matter.
In the void, Yang Kai’s figure disappeared as he sank into contemplation.
There must have been some kind of unforeseen event at the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction, but no one knew exactly what it was. From the current situation, it seemed that the Withdrawing Black Ink Army was in a bad situation, otherwise they wouldn’t have allowed the Black Ink Clan to escape from the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction.
The worst case scenario would be Black Ink completely waking up and breaking through the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction, while the Withdrawing Black Ink Army… would be completely wiped out!
Suppressing the worry and pain in his heart, Yang Kai tried his best to find some clarity in this chaotic situation.
After a long time, he finally spoke, “Counting the time, it will take the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements more than ten years to arrive at the No-Return Pass, so the situation isn’t too bad.”
“But what should come will come,” Mi Jinglun replied softly, “So we must take down the Black Ink Clan in the No-Return Pass before their reinforcements arrive. Otherwise, once the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements arrive and the No-Return Pass' Black Ink Clan is dispatched, we will have to face a pincer attack.”
If such a situation really occurred, not to mention the Heavenly Beginning Great Restriction expedition, it would be difficult to say whether the Human Race army would be able to survive.
However, it was extremely difficult to take down the No-Return Pass in this situation. The entirety of the No-Return Pass had been set up like a tortoise shell by Mo Na Ye, so there was no place for the Human Race to break through. After so many battles, the Black Ink Clan had only suffered some superficial wounds and had not suffered any serious injuries.
Mi Jinglun continued, “On the bright side, the enemy is in the open while we're in the dark.”
Yang Kai nodded, “This is indeed an advantage. The Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements probably didn’t expect their movements to be exposed.”
It had to be said that setting up a special organization like the Void Guard before the war was truly a stroke of genius. If it weren’t for the fact that the Void Guard had set out first and accidentally encountered the Black Ink Clan’s army, perhaps the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements would have arrived and the Human Race wouldn’t have known about the situation, which would have been a disaster for the Human Race.
“Senior Brother,” Yang Kai called out, “I want to investigate the situation of these reinforcements.”
“You’re going personally?” Mi Jinglun was slightly stunned, “I’ve already sent someone to investigate.”
Yang Kai said, “I’ll go and take a look myself before I can relax. There are some things I need to verify, I hope… the situation isn’t as bad as I thought.”
Mi Jinglun thought about it for a moment before replying, “That’s fine, but if you don’t show your face for a long time, it’s hard to guarantee that Mo Na Ye won’t think too much about it.”
“Let him think about it, but I still need Senior Brother to plan for this battle and delay it as much as possible until I return.”
“That won’t be a problem,” Mi Jinglun readily agreed, “Right now, the Black Ink Clan only knows how to defend, the initiative is in our hands. When the war will end, we decide.”
“Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother.” As Yang Kai finished speaking, he activated his Secret Technique and flew away. A moment later, he arrived at the temporary Human Race camp half a day away. There was a Space Array set up in the Universe Temple here.
Seeing Yang Kai appear, the two Void Guard disciples who had been guarding this place were both amazed. This person had been guarding the Spatial Territory all this time, but for some unknown reason he had come here.
However, they didn’t ask any questions. Under Yang Kai’s instructions, they prepared the Space Array and sent him away.
With each teleportation, Yang Kai flew deeper into the Ink Battlefield.
Over the years, the Void Guard had left behind dozens of Universe Temples in the void, each of which was within the range of the Space Array. Each of these Universe Temples was protected by a great array, so if one didn’t search carefully, it would be difficult to find any traces of them.
Moreover, even if the Universe Temple was destroyed for some unknown reason, it didn’t really matter. The Void Guard soldiers still had a spare Universe Temple in their possession, so they could easily rush to the location where the problem occurred and rearrange it.
However, this kind of long-distance teleportation using the Universe Temple was somewhat taxing for cultivators. If one’s cultivation was insufficient, they would need to rest for a while after each teleportation. The Space Array itself also needed some maintenance.
However, Yang Kai didn’t need to go through so much trouble. He was proficient in the Dao of Space, so this kind of teleportation posed no pressure to him.
After several dozen teleportations, Yang Kai arrived at the frontmost temple in less than three days.
There were quite a few Void Guard left behind, numbering in the dozens. Originally, they had been responsible for setting up a Space Array in front of them, but due to some unexpected circumstances along the way, they had all stayed behind.
Seeing Yang Kai, everyone, who had been somewhat anxious all this time, seemed to have seen their pillar of support. All of them calmed down and bowed.
“Dao Master,” Miao Feiping stepped forward.
“Where’s Li Wuyi?” Yang Kai turned around but didn’t see Li Wuyi.
Miao Feiping quickly replied, “Senior Brother Li brought several Junior Brothers with him to monitor the movements of the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements.”
Yang Kai nodded, “Does the other party know of your existence?”
Miao Feiping shook his head, “I don’t think so, Senior Brother Li has been leading the way all this time. When he discovered the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements, he immediately went into hiding, and the distance between them was quite far. The Black Ink Clan probably didn’t expect to be discovered in such a place.”
Although he had obtained some information from Mi Jinglun, after hearing Miao Feiping’s words, Yang Kai felt slightly relieved. As long as the Void Guard did not expose their whereabouts, there was still room to work on.
“How do I find Li Wuyi?” Yang Kai asked again.
Miao Feiping immediately took out a Space Spirit Bead and handed it to Yang Kai, “Senior Brother has a set of Space Spirit Bead with him.”
Yang Kai stretched out his hand to receive it, but he didn’t immediately use the Space Spirit Bead to teleport. After all, he didn’t know what was happening on Li Wuyi’s side, and if he were to rashly teleport over, his whereabouts might be exposed.
Yang Kai activated the power of the Space Spirit Bead and withdrew it immediately, giving Li Wuyi a sign that someone was about to teleport over. If it was convenient, Li Wuyi would definitely respond.
After quietly waiting for a moment, the Space Spirit Bead in Yang Kai’s hand flashed.
Yang Kai secretly nodded and activated the power of the Space Spirit Bead. In the next moment, the Space Principle fluctuated and he disappeared.
In the void, several figures were quietly lying in wait, each of them using their own Space Ability to conceal their figures and auras. With this kind of concealment, it was impossible for the Black Ink Clan’s reinforcements to detect their presence.
The leader of these figures was none other than Li Wuyi. At this moment, he was holding a Space Spirit Bead in his hand, somewhat puzzled as to why someone from the nearest Universe Temple would send such a signal.
But in the next moment, he understood.
As the Space Principle fluctuated, a figure suddenly appeared beside him and Li Wuyi let out a long sigh.
He knew that after he sent the news back, Chief Mi would send someone to investigate, but unexpectedly, it was Yang Kai.
A few Void Guard disciples were about to salute when Yang Kai stopped them and asked Li Wuyi, “Where?”
Li Wuyi pointed in a certain direction.
Yang Kai raised his eyes and saw, indeed, the scene of the Black Ink Clan’s army gathering and rushing forward could be seen. From a distance, it looked like a black ink cloud was flowing through the void.
Yang Kai was secretly shocked. Such a large number of people numbered in the tens of millions!
This number was not much compared to the number of Black Ink Clan participating in each war. It had to be known that in every battle, the number of cannon fodder and miscellaneous soldiers who died in the Black Ink Clan’s battle was more than the Black Ink Clan on this side.
However, if all of this Black Ink Clan army were powerhouses, it would be quite terrifying.
TO BE CONTINUED...