Unrivaled Martial Emperor

The people of the Tianwu Continent appeared in the southwest of the test grounds, in a blazing desert.

News of this quickly spread, drawing widespread attention.

This was, of course, Chen Fan's bait team "accidentally" revealing their position, meant to let someone leak it to the Clean-up Alliance, triggering their plan for revenge.

As they had expected, when the two squads of the Clean-up Alliance got hold of this information, they rushed southwest like they had discovered a new continent.

Meanwhile, news also broke that Tianwu Continent members were spotted in the southeastern rainforest, catching the Clean-up Alliance off guard.

The Clean-up Alliance squads gathered together, suspicion growing.

"What do you guys think?"

Ji Feixue asked, "What exactly does the report say?"

Jiang Xian replied, eyes sharp with insight, "According to our information, the squad in the southwestern desert is small, while the ones in the southeastern rainforest have Huang Wuji and the others. I believe the group in the southwestern desert is likely Wu Yuan's squad."

"Could it be that Wu Yuan's team has already joined Chen Fan's group? And they split up to appear separate, one large, one small, to make us think they haven't linked up yet, while actually setting a trap?" Luo Hao said, frowning.

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it. If the desert group is really Wu Yuan's squad, just five weak members, we can send a small team to wipe them out. But if they already joined Chen Fan and we don't know it, then they could be using this setup to bait a small force of ours into an ambush."

Ji Feixue, Jiang Xian, and the others' eyes flickered.

Jiang Xian nodded and said, "I can't rule that out. They are well aware of the current situation. Facing us head-on would be like throwing an egg at a rock. Their only option is to chip away at our numerical and strength advantage. Using Wu Yuan's squad as bait is entirely possible."

"Then, what do you think we should do now?" Ye Yuanming asked.

Jiang Xian continued, "Here's my suggestion: trick or not, we still hold the upper hand. Let's split into two teams and go after both groups separately. Even if the southwestern desert is a trap, we will be able to pull back. And if it is indeed Wu Yuan's squad, we could deal with them quickly, rush to the southeastern rainforest, and wipe out Chen Fan's group. Thoughts?"

"Good, I'm in," Luo Hao said with a nod.

Ji Feixue didn't object either.

"Since we agree, that's what we'll do. Brother Ji, you and Brother Ye lead your men to the southeastern rainforest. Brother Ye has the Giant Watchtower sword, and you're the strongest among the four of us. You should be able to hold off Huang Wuji and the others. Brother Luo and I will head to the southwestern desert."

Ji Feixue and Ye Yuanming nodded in agreement.

Luo Hao said, "Let's get moving. Don't let them get away. The ravine incident must not happen again!"

......

There were still twenty days before the Immortal Draft Assembly ended. The stage was set for a major battle—one driven by revenge.

The southeastern rainforest:

Ji Feixue and Ye Yuanming arrived with a large group, planning to surround and annihilate Chen Fan's group.

On a tall peak, the majority of the manpower, led by Huang Wuji, was ready and waiting. They were waiting for the arrival of Ji Feixue, Ye Yuanming, and the others.

"Everyone, they're here. Kill them fast. Then we'll regroup with Chen Fan and the others!"

Huang Wuji's aura raged, his long hair flying wildly. His gaze was fierce, a terrifying killing intent brewing within.

Di Chen, Wu Yuan, Cao Yin, and the others' gazes were also incomparably fierce.

This battle would decide everything: whether Chen Fan's group survived, whether they could deal a heavy blow to the Clean-up Alliance and end their days of hiding.

Boom, boom, boom!

In the distance, berserk auras came sweeping through heaven and earth.

Huang Wuji and the others' gazes turned sharp as blades in an instant. Their fierce killing intent also swept out, forming an unparalleled aura that filled the space.

"They're here!"

Though utterly outnumbered, they showed no fear, only unshakable resolve and burning battle spirit.

Ji Feixue and Ye Yuanming surrounded them with a large force. Looking at Huang Wuji and the others atop a peak, they smiled.

"Hoho, Huang Wuji, giving up already? Not even trying to escape this time?"

However, their eyes immediately darkened. "Wu Yuan!"

Their gazes landed on Wu Yuan, and a wave of unease hit them.

If Wu Yuan was here, then who was with that squad in the southwestern desert?

Also, why wasn't Chen Fan here?

At the outer perimeter, spectators who had followed to watch or take advantage of the chaos looked on from afar.

When they got a good look at Huang Wuji's side, their gazes all narrowed.

"Hmm? Something's not right!"

"What is not right?"

"Look, Chen Fan is not in there, and there are a few new faces. That should be Wu Yuan. He's actually here. So the squad in the desert isn't Wu Yuan's. Could it be Chen Fan and the others are over there? What in the world are they planning?"

"Why do I smell a conspiracy! Chen Fan and the others aren't here, but Wu Yuan is. That means Wu Yuan's squad joined Chen Fan long ago, and they've split again. Is this part of their plan? Using Chen Fan's group to hold back Luo Hao, Jiang Xian... to give Huang Wuji's side a chance to wipe out Ji Feixue's team?"

"If that really is the case, then Chen Fan's group is insane. Even if Huang Wuji can overpower Ji Feixue, if Chen Fan gets cornered by Luo Hao's team, they'll be finished!"

Those people who came to watch the show quickly sensed something amiss, feeling a chill as cold sweat broke out on their backs.

If their suspicions were right, then these people were beyond reckless.

Ji Feixue wasn't stupid either. The thought hit him like a lightning bolt. His irises contracted involuntarily, looking at Huang Wuji, and he said, "Huang Wuji... you planned this? Lured us here, hoping to destroy us?"

"Looks like you're not completely brainless."

Huang Wuji didn't deny it. As his words fell, his killing intent burst forth like a wave.

"Kill!"