"Alas, how could I not know that this approach would yield little effect?"
Xiang Tiannan sighed heavily.
The war was now at its peak, and manpower was in short supply everywhere. Most of the Heavenly Immortal experts had been dispatched to the front lines. Although there were still some in the main city, they were either occupied with more critical tasks or simply unable to guard such a vast city without any gaps.
Of course, if he were to take action personally, he could easily resolve the issue.
Such a level of conflict was tacitly agreed upon by both sides. Neither side's top-tier combatants would move unless it was absolutely necessary.
If anyone broke this unspoken rule, it would trigger an even larger war, something both sides wanted to avoid.
At that point, it would truly be a fight to the death.
So for now, the battle was being waged with the strength of the middle and lower tiers.
“Yes,” Deputy Continent Master Jiang Cheng also nodded helplessly, relaying the order to the garrison troops.
Upon receiving Jiang Cheng's command, the heads of various city gate passages immediately sprang into action.
At the southern gate's ninth passage, Squad Leader Zhang Cheng was conveying the orders to Su Yanjin and the others.
"Deputy Continent Master Jiang Cheng has issued an order. In the coming days, the Great Sun Immortal Continent will attempt to cause disruptions. Stay sharp."
"Do not let a single one slip past you if you can detect them. Understood?"
"If anything goes wrong, be prepared to lose a layer of skin," Zhang Cheng said coldly.
"Yes," the group of Earth Immortal guards below replied earnestly.
Seeing the guards nod, Zhang Cheng finally left satisfied.
The higher-ups had emphasized that if even a single Great Sun Immortal Continent cultivator infiltrated, the squad leaders would face punishment.
"Is another war about to break out?"
"Who knows? These days, just staying alive is good enough."
The group grumbled for a moment before returning to their posts. They were just Earth Immortals, after all, and this war was beyond their control.
Su Yanjin, however, remained expressionless, standing at his post.
His mind replayed what Zhang Cheng had said.
"Intercept anyone you can detect."
Su Yanjin nodded mechanically.
The moon was hidden, and the wind howled.
The guards at the city gates were all showing signs of weariness.
Ten days had passed without any incidents, so naturally, they had become lax, no longer as tense as before.
"Su Yanjin, don't just stand there like a fool. Take a break when you can."
"Exactly, if a strong cultivator sneaks in, we won't even notice."
Two guards sharing the shift with Su Yanjin said.
However, Su Yanjin remained motionless, standing in place.
It was work time, and he had to keep an eye on the gate, not letting anyone enter.
"Hmph, right, I forgot this guy Su Yanjin is so stubborn."
The two guards chuckled and continued chatting among themselves, no longer paying attention to Su Yanjin.
They didn't notice that Su Yanjin's usually calm eyes suddenly brightened.
Because he sensed the presence of several Profound Immortal-level cultivators at various gates and passages.
Some were forcing their way in, while others were sneaking in silently, undetected.
"Intercept anyone you can detect."
Su Yanjin murmured, then his figure flashed, instantly appearing at the southern gate's eleventh passage.