Under the command of the Spear-wielding Half-Emperor, the human warriors who were initially preparing to pursue and slay the alien races halted their advance.
They began to clear the battlefield, gathering the fallen human soldiers.
Once the battlefield was tidied, they retreated like a receding tide in the direction from which they came.
It was at this moment that the Spear-wielding Half-Emperor approached Xu Chuan, his face beaming with a smile.
"The strength of a few young friends is truly not to be underestimated!"
"I misjudged you!"
His attitude now was a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.
The reason for his swift change in attitude was the formidable strength displayed by Xu Chuan and his two companions, their ability to fight across realms.
Especially Xu Chuan, who had slain a Half-Emperor and withstood the attacks of several alien Half-Emperors, an accomplishment few could achieve!
This was enough to earn his respect!
"Senior is too kind," Xu Chuan replied with a smile.
His gains from this battle were immense; he hadn't experienced such a vigorous fight in a long time.
"Where do you young friends plan to go next?" the Spear-wielding Half-Emperor continued to inquire.
This question stumped Xu Chuan and his companions.
Having stumbled into this illusory battlefield, they truly had no idea where to go.
Xu Chuan had only acted on a hunch, feeling that Qu Wushang's opportunity lay here.
"We're not sure yet; we haven't made up our minds," Xu Chuan replied, as they had no specific destination.
Unexpectedly, the Spear-wielding Half-Emperor's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Since that's the case, why not return with me to Liangjie Pass and rest for a few days?"
He was unwilling to let a prodigy like Xu Chuan, whom he had chanced upon, simply leave.
Not only was his talent exceptional, but his strength was also formidable, making him incredibly important to their human army!
With Xu Chuan present, future battles against the alien races could see casualties minimized.
"Thank you for your kind invitation, Senior. We three cannot refuse such generous hospitality!" Xu Chuan said, cupping his fist.
He also wanted to visit the encampment of this human army.
To see if he could uncover the secret of this illusory battlefield!
For both now and in the past, Xu Chuan had a strong premonition that Qu Wushang's opportunity was undoubtedly here!
"By the way, I haven't yet had the honor of knowing your name..." Xu Chuan inquired.
However, the system had already activated, and information about the Spear-wielding Half-Emperor appeared before him.
[Name: Wu Ming]
[Race: Tai Xuan Human Race]
[Realm: Half-Emperor Realm]
[Talent: Invincible King]
[Destiny: Illusory Projection, currently untraceable]
[Divine Ability: Illusory Projection, currently untraceable]
[Fate Script: Illusory Projection, currently untraceable]
[Life Trajectory: A human of the Tai Xuan Continent, summoned by human powerhouses to this place to resist alien invasion. For countless years, he fought against alien races here, eventually perishing in battle. This period was constructed into a battlefield illusion by a powerful being with great magic, perpetually replaying in this location.]
[Opportunity: Illusory Projection, currently untraceable]
[Favorability: 70 (Greatly Admired)]
...
According to the information displayed by the system, this Spear-wielding Half-Emperor named Wu Ming had likely perished countless years ago.
The current him was merely a projection created by the illusion.
Yet, he himself was unaware of this.
Or rather, everyone within the illusory battlefield, be it human or alien, was unaware that they had long since died and were trapped in a cycle of reincarnation.
To be honest, Xu Chuan found this rather cruel.
He didn't know why the mysterious powerhouse had done this, but he was certain that with his current strength, he was powerless to change anything.
"Look at my memory, just call me Wu Ming!" Wu Ming said, patting his head with a hint of annoyance.
"Greetings, Senior Wu Ming. I am Xu Chuan, this is my Dao companion Ning Youci, and this is my fellow disciple, Cui Jiang," Xu Chuan introduced them to Wu Ming.
Hearing Xu Chuan's introduction, Ning Youci couldn't help but blush.
This was the first time Xu Chuan had introduced their relationship in front of others.
Subsequently, led by Wu Ming, the three arrived at a location.
There stood a colossal city, its walls incredibly high, like a colossal dragon coiled around the land.
"This is Liangjie Pass. What do you think? Impressive, isn't it?" Wu Ming said with a smile.
As Xu Chuan gazed upon the bustling metropolis and the human warriors moving back and forth within the city, his suspicions grew stronger.
"It is indeed grand and awe-inspiring!" Facing the towering walls, Xu Chuan felt a considerable pressure.
He even had the feeling that even if he unleashed his full power, he wouldn't be able to inflict the slightest damage on the city walls.
What did this signify?
Even alien Half-Emperors could barely withstand a few moves from him, yet he couldn't breach the city walls' defenses!
This was a complete upheaval of Xu Chuan's understanding.
Perhaps sensing Xu Chuan's thoughts, Wu Ming chuckled and explained, "Liangjie Pass is a powerful Emperor Weapon!"
"Let alone you, even if all the Half-Emperors in the city combined, they couldn't break through Liangjie Pass's defenses!" When speaking of Liangjie Pass, Wu Ming displayed a sense of pride.
Xu Chuan understood after hearing this, and his doubts vanished.
Only an Emperor Weapon could possess such formidable defensive capabilities.
To use an Emperor Weapon as a city, Xu Chuan could only marvel at the sheer audacity!
"Alright, let's head inside!" Having finished the introduction of the exterior, Wu Ming prepared to lead the trio into Liangjie Pass.
However, at this moment, a minor hitch occurred.
Xu Chuan and his companions were stopped by the guards at the pass.
The reason was that the three of them could not produce identity tokens.
"Look at my memory. Please wait here for a moment, and I'll go inside to procure your identity tokens. I'll be back soon!" Saying this, Wu Ming took out his own identity token, preparing to enter the pass.
"Senior, wait a moment!" Xu Chuan called out.
"What is it?" Wu Ming turned back, asking with a puzzled expression.
"Senior, are you referring to this item when you mention identity tokens?" Xu Chuan extended his hand, producing the token used to record points in the recent Five Regions Grand Competition.
Ning Youci and Cui Jiang, like Xu Chuan, took out their own identity tokens.
Just moments ago, Xu Chuan had been surprised to discover that these tokens were identical to the identity tokens Wu Ming held!
"Huh? You actually have identity tokens?" Wu Ming exclaimed in surprise.
He could guarantee that he had never seen Xu Chuan and the other two before.
Yet, they possessed the unique identity tokens of Liangjie Pass.
"Our elders prepared them for us before we left," Xu Chuan offered a harmless white lie to deflect the situation.
Wu Ming didn't probe further. Since they had identity tokens, things would be much simpler.
After a thorough inspection by the guards, Xu Chuan and his companions successfully entered Liangjie Pass.
"Young Brother Xu, you must take good care of these identity tokens. If you lose them, you'll find it difficult to move within the city!"
"You might even be mistaken for an alien spy and arrested."
"Furthermore, the identity tokens record your military achievements, and these achievements can be exchanged for various resources at the logistics department within the city!"
"Therefore, the identity token is extremely important, and you must not lose it!" Wu Ming cautioned.