At midnight, the bright moon hung high in the sky like a round plate.

The endless, bright moonlight bathed the earth in a white glow, making it appear as if it had snowed.

Hongjiang City stands tall on the earth.

Bathed in moonlight, it takes on a sacred air, like a fairyland crafted from white jade.

The towering city walls are covered with layers of formations and flashing runes, making them quite extraordinary.

"Old Lin, I heard that the Dragon King's army will arrive the day after tomorrow. Do you think we have any hope in this battle?"

Wei Jia stood on the city wall, looking down into the distance, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

Although he, like Lin Bo, came from the blood and fire of the Eastern Region battlefield.

But they were all facing ordinary sea monsters and their generals.

This is the first time we've faced the Dragon King's army head-on.

So he was somewhat uneasy.

Do you want to hear the truth, or a lie?

Lin Bo did not answer Wei Jia's question directly, but instead asked a question in return.

A look of surprise flashed in Wei Jia's eyes.

"Of course it's the truth."

"The truth is, I don't feel like I can win!"

Lin Bo said softly, his voice carrying a faint trace of melancholy.

"Why?" Wei Jia asked.

"The four allied forces are strong and well-equipped, with five Nascent Soul cultivators in charge, as well as a mysterious and powerful alliance leader."

Why do you think they can't win?

Because he had never participated in a direct battle against the Dragon King.

Wei Jia had only heard about the Dragon King's power.

"Because the people of the Four Alliance are too stupid!"

Lin Bo shook his head.

He was Lu Yang's apprentice.

He had heard Lu Yang rant and rave about the arrogance of the Four Directions Alliance these past two days.

"The Dragon King's strength is beyond our ability to withstand."

"However, the Four Alliance was extremely stubborn and insisted on their foolish ideas."

After Lin Bo finished speaking, a shadow of sadness flashed in Wei Jia's eyes.

The reason he asked Lin Bo was not actually to ask for Lin Bo's advice.

Rather, it was Lu Yang's perspective behind Lin Bo.

Without a doubt, what Lin Bo is saying now is what Lu Yang means.

"Then why did Elder Lu ask you to stay?"

Wei Jia asked, puzzled.

Now that Lin Bo is Lu Yang's disciple, everyone is pretty much certain of it.

It's just something we both understand but don't say out loud.

However, even though he knew it was a losing situation, Lu Yang still chose to let Lin Bo stay.

If we insist on staying here, and unfortunately perish, then the Lingyun Sect's lineage will be broken.

Wei Jia couldn't understand what the master and apprentice were thinking.

Faced with Wei Jia's question, Lin Bo slowly shook his head.

"It was my own choice to stay."

Lin Bo said calmly.

Lu Yang wanted him to board the Tongtian Boat so that the other Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators in Hongjiang City could retreat to the rear.

However, this was the first time Lin Bo disobeyed Lu Yang's orders.

They chose to stay.

He wouldn't allow himself to be a coward!

If I really leave like this.

His Daoist heart wouldn't allow it!

Upon hearing Lin Bo's words, Wei Jia suddenly smiled.

"We're still laughing at the Four-Party Alliance, but aren't we just as foolish as they are?"

A hint of helplessness flashed in Lin Bo's eyes as he said, "You've been laughed at. Go and take a moment to adjust your breathing. I'll take care of things here."

Lin Bo and Wei Jia, both Golden Core cultivators, are currently on duty guarding the city walls.

This responsibility is very simple.

He simply stood within the surveillance array on the city wall, using the array's power to guard against any unusual phenomena within a radius of ten thousand miles.

This formation was also created by Chen Tianwen.

A Nascent Soul cultivator's divine sense can only cover a thousand miles at most.

In the past, to be on guard against situations thousands of miles away, cultivators needed to stay at fixed points and send messages back manually.

It not only wastes manpower, but also wastes time.

With this surveillance array, only one Golden Core cultivator is needed to stand on the city wall to fulfill the duty of guarding.

It's so much more convenient than before!

This formation also intrigued Lin Bo and Wei Jia, who had just arrived at the Four Directions Alliance, for quite some time.

And formations like surveillance arrays.

There are still many in Hongjiang City.

Some of them had never even heard of them.

For example, next to the monitoring array.

There is also a large array whose appearance resembles a honeycomb cross-section.

The surrounding runes shimmered and shone brightly, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Each of the four sides of the city wall needs a large array like this.

They also asked other people how this great formation was used.

But everyone acted mysteriously.

They only said it was a secret weapon.

But they didn't tell them what secrets this formation held.

Meanwhile, on the monitoring array...

Lin Bo couldn't wait to step into the formation and start fiddling with it.

Wei Jia stepped out of the surveillance formation.

He looked up at the bright moon hanging high in the sky.

"How beautiful! I hope we can see such a beautiful moon again in the future..."

However, before he could finish his exclamation...

Lin Bo, who had just activated the monitoring array, suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Something's not right, something's not right from the northwest!"

His voice was tinged with doubt and wariness.

Wei Jia was puzzled and quickly walked to the other side of the empty monitoring array position.

Amplify divine sense through the monitoring array.

He saw a dark cloud appearing on the northern edge, moving towards them.

Only a corner of this dark cloud was visible.

However, the speed was extremely fast, and it advanced dozens of miles in a short time.

Upon seeing this, Wei Jia and He Linbo immediately frowned.

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