Four days had passed since Han Nian secluded himself in the mountains far from the main camp of the Jia Empire's army.On the fourth day, the previously calm sky suddenly trembled.Bang!A muffled explosion echoed from Han Nian's body.The spiritual energy in the surrounding area immediately became chaotic, like a storm that had lost control. Powerful winds swept through the mountains, sending countless leaves flying in every direction.Han Tian, who had been standing guard from a distance all this time, immediately opened his eyes.His expression turned serious.Quickly rising to his feet, he turned toward the others.In a calm yet firm voice, he said, "Everyone, retreat several hundred meters. My younger brother has just achieved a breakthrough. The spiritual pressure he's releasing is not something to take lightly. If we stay here, it may affect your cultivation or even injure you if you're not prepared to withstand it. It's better to give him space until the process is complete."

The border between the Jia Empire and the Ma Empire stretched for dozens of kilometers. Both sides had established their camps approximately ten kilometers apart, forming a safety zone that neither side was supposed to cross without a clear reason.On one side stood the forces of the Jia Empire.On the other, the soldiers of the Ma Empire stood guard with strict vigilance.Although the atmosphere appeared calm, everyone knew that war could break out at any moment.Han Nian led his small group leisurely toward the border area.Behind him followed Han Tian, Zhang Wei, several selected young cultivators, and a few guards assigned to keep an eye on them from a distance.When they arrived near the border line, the soldiers of the Ma Empire immediately noticed their arrival.However, no one moved.No one spoke.They merely watched with faint smiles, as though observing a group of strange people who had wandered over without any purpose.Han Nian smiled as well.The more silent they remained

Han Nian stood atop the border wall with both hands clasped behind his back. Fierce winds swept through the area, causing his black hair to flutter wildly while his eyes gazed far into the northern horizon.Suddenly, the corner of his lips lifted.He chuckled softly."Heh... they've finally arrived. It seems the big fish I've been waiting for has finally decided to leave its nest. I was beginning to worry they were too cowardly to show themselves after losing ten thousand soldiers, but it appears they still have a little pride left. Good. That means this journey won't be boring."His casual remark caused everyone nearby to turn toward him.Emperor Jia frowned.So did Hong Zhaoyang.Both immediately released their Spiritual Sense as far as possible.Yet after some time, they found nothing.Hong Zhaoyang even expanded his perception to a full hundred kilometers.Still nothing.There was no sign of the enemy.That only made the Azure Dragon Academy Headmaster's expression grow even more