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　　TL: Zhao

　　Editing: Krisaia

　　Two victories against the deities gave a large confidence boost to the army. Even the president, who usually had a stern expression in such situations, was able to produce a smile.

　　"It's time for the real fight now." Bai Ze said as a soldier dedicated to her service handed her a big bag of snacks.

　　Everything went silent for a while before a light tremor was felt.

　　"Look, over there!" Someone yelled.

　　As all heads turned toward the South, an explosion of golden light was seen in that direction. After gradually dimming, a giant structure stood tall within it.

　　"The Southern Gate to the Heavens? So he did learn his lesson." Bai Ze jumped onto the fence and gazed at the structure, which looked just like a city gate of an ancient city.

　　Dong!

　　With the knell of a giant bell, the gate slowly opened.

　　"Quick! Focus fire in that direction!" Pan Junwei gave the orders swiftly.

　　"It seems he really is mad," Sai Gao said as he looked at the billowing clouds.

　　"Heaven's Punishment?" Bai Ze looked up, noticing the purple thunder flas.h.i.+ng beyond.

　　The same ominous sensation was felt by all guardians, who looked up in anxiousness.

　　"I'll take this one." Sai Gao took a deep breath and said after evaluating the ability of the other sages capable of handling the threat.

　　"Why are you so eager to sacrifice yourself? It's not your turn yet." Bai Ze pulled him back. The rooftop of Yunding Tower, in the distance, suddenly lit up with an iridescent light; it was Fang Shui'er, who loaded four arrows and shot them toward the four cardinals of the city.

　　Although the four locations she targeted ranged from an open s.p.a.ce in a parking lot to an office building undergoing renovation, they all had one thing in common: they were property of Pure Water Herb Hall. Her targets were obliterated, releasing four beams of light that shot toward the sky.

　　"What? The Four Spirits Formation?" Sai Gao was not expecting to see the same formation that was used back in Lianyun City.

　　"It's a downgrade, actually. I wouldn't be able to pull off the real thing. I've drawn a few glyphs to simulate the effects of a divine beast." Bai Ze rectified Sai Gao as she gulped down a salted plum.

　　"Is this going to be enough?"

　　"I'm not sure, but maybe with Shao Xian's help I'll be able to hold off that lightning strike."