Chapter 1670: Entering the Underground Cave Again

The prosperity and stability of the human race today were bought with their blood and sacrifice. Without them, chaos would have long reigned...

Zhang Xuan was not overly sentimental. Since crossing over, due to his predecessor's influence, he had even held a certain indifference toward this world. But when he saw all the students of Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy charging fearlessly into battle, and countless master teachers in the underground caves disregarding life and death... his heart was deeply moved.

The Zhang Clan had not given him a good impression initially, but now, looking at the countless tombstones before him, he felt a faint sadness again.

Yes, the Zhang Clan could become the number one clan on the continent not only because of their strength and deep foundations, but more importantly, because of their indelible contributions in suppressing the underground caves for tens of thousands of years.

Without them, the human race could not have prospered and reached its current state.

Rumble!

Filled with emotion, he suddenly felt the ground shake, and dense surges of baleful qi swarmed up from below.

Hum!

As soon as they reached the surface, the many tombs immediately emitted a crystalline glow, like luminous stones. The baleful qi clashed with it and gradually dissipated.

If the baleful qi can surge up, the seal below must be about to fail. Let's go take a look!

Having been to the underground caves before, Zhang Xuan knew this situation. Without hesitation, he called out to Luo Ruoxi and hurried forward. After a while, they arrived before a huge stone statue.

The founding ancestor of the Zhang Clan.

He touched the palm of the statue.

Hum!

A flash of light, and both he and Luo Ruoxi vanished from the spot. The next moment, they appeared in a place filled with baleful qi and darkness.

After walking for a while, a massive city came into view.

This underground cave was clearly larger than the one at Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, and the city was more magnificent. Various formations were activated all around, with power swirling violently.

Entering the city, he immediately saw countless Zhang Clan disciples standing solemnly in front, lined up, ready for battle at any moment.

Clan Leader!

The elder in charge hurried over when he saw him arrive.

How is the situation?

Zhang Xuan asked.

Not optimistic. The spirit race has charged more than a dozen times since yesterday. Both sides have suffered heavy losses. Although they have lost more trying to break the seal, such frantic, reckless charges... I'm afraid we can't hold out much longer!

The elder's face was filled with worry.

What about the seal?

Zhang Xuan couldn't help asking.

It's unclear now. Our people were guarding it, but now it's been taken by the enemy, and we can't get close!

The seal taken? That would be disastrous! With so many Zhang Clan experts, how could it be lost?

Zhang Xuan's brows jumped, his scalp tingling in disbelief.

The reason the spirit race couldn't launch a large-scale attack was precisely because of these seals.

The spatial seal left by Qiuwu Ancient Sage was profound and mysterious. Humans could enter, but the spirit race could not exit. Normal defense only required guarding outside the seal and killing any who managed to escape.

If the seal was taken by the enemy, wouldn't the spirit race be able to come out as they pleased?

How could they fight then?

They simply couldn't win!

I ordered the Zhang Clan to temporarily retreat!

Before the elder could answer, a faint voice sounded. Zhang Xuan quickly turned and saw his father, Xingjian Sheng, and mother, Mengjian Sheng, striding over.

Zhang Xuan frowned.

The seal left by Qiuwu Ancient Sage has been completely breached. Rather than wasting lives there, it's better to hold the city. The great formation here can reduce losses!

Xingjian Sheng nodded.

Completely breached? Zhang Xuan clenched his fists.

Yes, the spirit race has come fiercely this time. It seems they won't stop until one side is annihilated! Xingjian Sheng explained and beckoned: Follow me!

Following behind, they ascended the city wall.

Standing on the watchtower and looking ahead, he saw countless spirit race soldiers arrayed in neat ranks amidst rolling killing intent, like a great army.

Though they stood still and did not charge, they exuded a strong sense of oppression.

The army was surrounded by various tents and temporary fortifications. It seemed the enemy also knew that the city wall before them was easy to defend and hard to attack, and did not intend to charge directly.

With the seal broken, the spirit race can come endlessly. They must be waiting for reinforcements. Once more gather, this underground cave will truly be lost!

Seeing the enemy not attacking, Zhang Xuan guessed their intention and frowned.

I know this, but... the Zhang Clan has fought the spirit race for countless years and knows their overall strength. Now, with 108 underground caves under simultaneous assault, even the spirit race cannot truly manage that! If they could, the human race would have been destroyed long ago!

Xingjian Sheng smiled.

The human race and the spirit race are irreconcilable.

If the enemy had the strength to attack so many caves at once, they would have charged long ago. How could they have remained trapped in the ancient battlefield, that place of exile, enduring suffering?

Father means... they don't actually have that much power, and the attacks are just for show? Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.

Not exactly for show, but they aren't rushing to attack. First, they are waiting for reinforcements; second, they must be afraid and want to see changes in other caves. They wait, and we wait. Once other caves achieve a great victory, we will be safe here. If... other caves are breached, this place will also be in great danger!

Xingjian Sheng nodded.

Indeed!

Zhang Xuan fell silent.

Although he didn't know the exact nature of the passages in the caves, if the enemy broke through one, humanity would face a huge crisis.

We are holding out like this, and other caves must be doing the same... Wait, could it be a diversion?

Suddenly struck by a thought, Zhang Xuan's pupils contracted.

A diversion? Xingjian Sheng was puzzled, and the other Zhang Clan elders were also confused.

You arrived early and may not know, but the Confucian Temple has already appeared and is about to open... Now, all the underground caves are under attack simultaneously, drawing almost all master teachers to suppress them. They seem to be waiting for reinforcements, but could it be that they are deliberately tying down the Master Teacher Pavilion and the major clans, leaving us no energy to enter the Confucian Temple?

Zhang Xuan voiced his thoughts.

The spirit race has fought the human race many times. They must know that even if they force their way through and engage in battle, it would be a pyrrhic victory. If so, what use would taking the Master Teacher Continent be?

If everyone is dead, no one would be alive to enjoy even the best things!

Although the Confucian Temple and the Book of Time and Space are important, obtaining them wouldn't require these ordinary spirit race soldiers, would it?

Could it be that their lack of haste in attacking is intentional—to delay the continent's many master teachers, while their real target is the Confucian Temple?