And the person back then is now the leader of the Swordbearers, known to be someone with strength comparable to War God Luo.

Once dazzling, now hidden in the shadows to protect Wu Xia.

Also, a stabilizing force for the Breaking Abyss Army.

Has never reappeared.

Unexpectedly, the Breaking Abyss Army is offering this position to Shen Fei once again.

The power of this role is not as simple as it seems; it can even take over portions of Wu Xia’s authority when necessary.

However, I feel that this time the organization is right to act decisively in order to retain Shen Fei.

Lest he develops elsewhere; I’ve heard the Heavenly Pride Club has been active lately.

If he gets recruited by the other side, it would be quite amusing.

...

Early in the morning.

Shen Fei awoke from his dreams, noticing the bed beside him was already empty, remembering that there was a gathering for the people from the Ice Abyss at the school.

"Why hasn’t there been any news from the Breaking Abyss Army yet?"

Shen Fei freshened up and ate the breakfast made by the Medicine Ancestor, feeling puzzled, as he was already prepared to depart.

But the Breaking Abyss Army had yet to inform him who the commander was.

"Lord, the potions made from those two things are ready, but there are only three bottles of Sparrow Phoenix Potion and four bottles of Mountain Range Potion."

The Medicine Ancestor across from him took out seven bottles of potion, three red and four yellow.

The red ones resembled magma, looking very viscous, while the yellow solution was transparent with floating petal-like particles shaped like yellow flowers.

"The Sparrow Phoenix Potion requires a fire attribute to be consumed. After the Master’s baptism of strong power, it doesn’t matter for you.

But the Mistress might not be able to take it, whereas the Mountain Range Potion doesn’t have such restrictions. The former increases recovery power and fire-attributed attack.

Also grants the ability ’Sparrow Phoenix Nirvana’, while the latter merely boosts defense, also granting the ability ’Mountain Stone Armor’.

[Sparrow Phoenix Potion (Legendary): Made primarily from the special materials Sparrow Phoenix Feather and Abyssal Leaves, supplemented by various materials, crafted by a Potion Master.

Can be consumed, granting the passive skill ’Sparrow Phoenix Nirvana’ upon use, while increasing recovery power by 700% and fire-attributed attack by 500%.

Usage Restrictions: Requires fire attribute within the body; Below Tier Nine; Limited to single usage]

[Mountain Range Potion (Legendary): Made primarily from the special materials Heart of the Mountain and Abyssal Leaves, supplemented by various materials, crafted by a Potion Master.

Can be consumed, granting the active skill ’Mountain Stone Armor’, while increasing constitution by 500%.

Usage Restrictions: Below Tier Nine; Limited to single usage]

[Sparrow Phoenix Nirvana (Legendary): Passive Skill; Upon death, it is used unconditionally to revive, making one immune to special effects of slaughter from below Tier Nine and Legend that prevent revival.

After three revivals, the skill transforms into the active skill ’Vermilion Bird Fire’.]

[Mountain Stone Armor (Legendary): Active Skill; Once activated, it calls upon the power of surrounding lands to form armor. During the existence of Mountain Stone Armor, it can defend against any type of attribute attack.

Damage endured within it will transform into ’Earth Nourishment’, restoring the user’s condition upon shattering.

Skill Cooldown: 12 hours]

"Not bad."

Shen Fei looked at the ’Sparrow Phoenix Nirvana’, even though there are only three chances to revive, once it’s done reviving, a new active skill can be obtained.

And immunity to unable-to-revive effects from skills below Tier Nine and Legendary.

This is the most crucial point.

As for the second one, it can be considered a decent defense skill.

Shen Fei consumed the two potions, feeling streams of warm currents bathing his entire body.

At the same time, Shen Fei sensed a small bird emerging from where his heart is, constantly hovering.

"Husband, Principal Yan wants to talk to you about something and asked if you are available."

After digesting the two potions, the phone rang.

"I’m available."

Shen Fei felt puzzled. What does Yan Motong want to talk to him about?

A moment later.

The Empress opened the door, nodded towards Su Muyu, and said, "Mistress."

"Sister Empress."

After the previous journey to the Black Mist Abyss, Su Muyu’s relationship with the Empress improved significantly, especially after the Empress knew Su Muyu was completing her advancement tasks.

She didn’t forget to bring back a ball of anomalous flame, which dispelled the previous inexplicable hostility.

Yan Motong also nodded and said, "I appreciate it."

"Medicine Ancestor, please prepare the tea."

When the Medicine Ancestor finished making the tea, Yan Motong and Shen Fei sat opposite each other.

"Sister Luo’s tea? She treats her disciple very well."

"Hehe."

Shen Fei replied with a smile, then got straight to the point and asked, "What matters does Principal Yan wish to discuss?"

"It can’t be considered an order. Who dares to order you? In fact, my disciple is also among the Ice Abyss team and is one of the main contenders entering the Ancient Secret Realm.

If you get involved in the Battle of Zhulu, I hope you can look after my disciple."

"Principal’s disciple?"

Shen Fei raised an eyebrow, but given that Yan Motong is from the same era as Luo Ran and is at Tier Nine, having disciples is quite normal.

"Yes, her name is Zhao Mengjiao."

"A member of the Zhao Family?"

"Yes, I have some ties with the Zhao Family."

Shen Fei understood; Yan Motong saying ’look after’ was probably false, more like fearing that when facing the Heavenly Pride Club, she might get accidentally harmed by him.

"Rest assured, since you’re a friend of my master, your disciple is naturally my friend too, as long as she understands her own boundaries.

I’ll certainly take care of her."

Shen Fei replied with a smile, and Yan Motong nodded, "I’ll instruct her accordingly.

By the way, do you know who the commander of the Breaking Abyss Army or Wu Xia is this time?"

"Does the principal know?"

"Sister Luo already told me, far away yet right before your eyes."

Shen Fei’s expression froze, "Could it be me?"

"Indeed, it seems someone will come to find you to report tomorrow."

"Huh? I thought a Commander would lead the team."

Shen Fei was taken aback, making him the commander-in-chief?

That’s quite a monumental responsibility.

"The Commander must guard the Abyss, this time two Vice Judges will accompany you, but you are the commander-in-chief.

Along with me, two Tier Nine emperors from the Heavenly Pride Club will also set out.

Wu Xia is sending five Tier Nine in total."

"As for any additional backup, I wouldn’t know."

"Five Tier Nine?"

Hearing this, Shen Fei remarked that five Tier Nine was indeed quite a number, as Tier Nine individuals are quite scarce.

Like how many Tier Nine exist in the Breaking Abyss Army.

This is why even Luo Ran was shocked when she heard that Shen Fei planned to attempt slaying the Celestial Corpse.

After all, Tier Nine represents the Third Transformation.

Honestly speaking, Shen Fei being able to quickly kill the Celestial Corpse was partly due to the power of ’Jesus’ Palm’.

Why didn’t they use it earlier; the Celestial Dao Demon Venerable intended to test the Celestial Corpse’s strength with their own power.

The reality of Tier Nine is indeed beyond imagination, as, in places unseen by the Celestial Corpse, the True Martial Prince was continuously receiving healing through various methods from the Medicine Ancestor.

They even used some Sweet Dew for resurrection.

This was to withstand the Celestial Corpse’s damage, discovering that it could certainly be slain.

But it required a considerable amount of the Medicine Ancestor’s Sweet Dew, hence they ultimately decided to use ’Cross Binding’.

"Even the Vice Judges are dispatched?"

Recently, Shen Fei learned from Han Min about another formidable force within the Breaking Abyss Army: the Sword Holders.

The Sword Holders serve as a sharp blade within the Breaking Abyss Army, facing both inwards and outwards.

They can help the Breaking Abyss Army eliminate enemies, but if the Breaking Abyss Army ever acts against Wu Xia’s interests, it would also become the force cleansing the army of any malignant elements.

The leader of the Sword Holders is also at Tier Ten.

The Vice Judges, like the Commanders, are Tier Nine Emperors.

"For your safety, what will happen in the end is still unknown," Yan Motong said.

"Unexpected that you would become the commander-in-chief, quite remarkable indeed."

Yan Motong was also somewhat amazed.

"I didn’t expect it either, they didn’t even notify me." Shen Fei scratched his head, feeling a bit complicated.

What exactly was happening, how did he suddenly become the commander-in-chief.

Looks like he’ll need to ask Marshal Meng later.

Primarily because, to be honest, during this mission he may not really be able to care for others.

After all, it’s the Battle of Zhulu they’re heading towards.

His opponent being one of his ancestors, the Yellow Emperor.