"No, dispatch experts immediately and head secretly to assist the Light Faction. Rescue all members of the Light Faction."
A cold female voice rang out, carrying an air of undeniable authority.
The shadowy figure that had spoken a moment ago was stunned for an instant, but then quickly reacted, jumping in shock and hurriedly acknowledging the order.
This black shadow had personally witnessed Her Majesty the Queen's brutal punishments for those who disobeyed orders—they were ruthless to the extreme!
"You lot, follow me to execute Her Majesty's command!"
That black shadow led a group of shadowy figures as they stealthily vanished into space, heading toward the distance.
At that moment, in the distant battlefield, the forces of the two great factions—the Light Faction and the Dark Faction—had already begun clashing in fierce combat. Each Earth Immortal expert charged forward with full might, and the energy auras they unleashed were utterly terrifying.
However, it was clear to everyone that the Dark Faction's forces outnumbered those of the Light Faction in terms of both the number of Earth Immortal experts and overall personnel. Therefore, the probable outcome of this battle was easy to predict—the Dark Faction was almost certain to win.
"Haha, the Dark Ancestor himself issued the order to capture all of you Light Faction scum alive. You definitely won't escape. I advise you to stop all pointless resistance and surrender obediently."
A Dark Faction Earth Immortal expert charged forward while roaring with wild laughter.
"We of the Light Faction will only die on the battlefield—no one will ever surrender!"
A Light Faction Earth Immortal expert bellowed back as he charged over, immediately clashing fiercely with this Dark Faction Earth Immortal.
"Elder Xue is right! Those of the Light Faction will only fight to the death—we will never submit or surrender!"
"Everyone, remember: kill one to break even, kill two for profit! Let's go!"
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The other Light Faction experts also roared one after another, charging forward with all their might.
Just then, a mysterious group of shadowy figures suddenly appeared in the midst of the battlefield and began wildly attacking Dark Faction experts.
These suddenly appearing shadows appeared illusory in form—their bodies constantly twisted and warped, seemingly without fixed shape.
Moreover, the fighting power of these shadows was exceptionally formidable.
Even more astonishingly, these shadows appeared unkillable. After their constantly twisting bodies were shattered, they would simply explode into a cloud of black smoke, only to reform in the blink of an eye and rejoin the battle with their strength undiminished.
It seemed that this was literally a group of shadows—undying shadows!
With the addition of these mysterious shadows to the battle, the Light Faction members immediately felt their pressure ease significantly.
"You should all leave now. We will not help you fight for long—our task is to cover your escape."
Just as Elder Xue felt greatly surprised and didn't know what was happening, a Sound Transmission reached him.
"We are grateful for your help. May I ask, are you from the Dark Realm?"
After receiving the Sound Transmission, Elder Xue paused for a moment, then asked aloud.
"No need for gratitude, nor do you need to ask about our identities. We are simply following orders."
That same Sound Transmission echoed once more within Elder Xue's Soul Sea.
"Alright, we will withdraw immediately."
Hearing this, Elder Xue did not hesitate and responded.
He then secretly issued orders via Sound Transmission, commanding all Light Faction members to retreat.
Upon receiving Elder Xue's instructions, the Light Faction members immediately began to withdraw in an orderly fashion—everyone understood that prolonging this battle would only bring harm to their side.
"Stop them! The Dark Ancestor has ordered that we must capture all these Light Faction bastards—do not let them escape!"
Seeing this, the Dark Faction experts became frantic, shouting madly. They had just received a direct command from the Dark Ancestor to capture this group of Light Faction members led by Elder Xue alive. Failing this task would surely incur the wrath of the Dark Ancestor.
"Activate the Dark Night Formation!"
One of the shadowy figures bellowed.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
All the shadows erupted simultaneously, releasing boundless quantities of pitch-black mist that spread rapidly, instantly weaving together into a vast dark net that completely engulfed the surrounding space-time.
Thus, this region of space-time sank into an endless sea of darkness—everything was sealed away by the shadows!
Even the Dark Faction members found themselves plunged into utter darkness—not only could their eyes see nothing, but their Soul Power could not sense anything either!
"What's happening?! I can't see anything anymore—I can't sense anything!"
Some Dark Faction Earth Immortal experts cried out in panic.
"Let's hurry and leave!"
Elder Xue led his Light Faction forces as they swiftly departed.
"Everyone, follow me.
Although you've temporarily shaken off the Dark Faction, they will certainly continue to pursue you unless you safely leave the Colorless Abyss.
But from what I know, a group of Dark Faction experts is already guarding the exits and entrances of the Colorless Abyss to prevent your escape.
It seems the Dark Faction has no intention of letting you off lightly.
Let me guide you out in secret."
Suddenly, a hazy, almost intangible black figure appeared ahead and spoke these words.
"May I ask, are you from the Dark Realm?
And why are you helping us?"
After hearing those words, Elder Xue hesitated for a moment, exchanged Sound Transmission discussions with his Light Faction companions, and then spoke up.
The sudden appearance of these Dark Realm forces helping with such passion left Elder Xue and his comrades somewhat wary, concerned that they might harbor ulterior motives.
"Rest assured, I bear you no ill will.
Our Queen has ordered us to assist your safe departure.
Please believe this.
If I intended you harm, why would I go through all the effort to block Dark Faction forces and rescue you?"
That shadowy figure replied calmly.
"Alright, there's no time to waste. Please follow me."
The shadow turned and drifted off in a particular direction.
"Elder Xue…"
The other Light Faction experts all looked to him.
"We will follow."
Elder Xue thought for a moment, gritted his teeth, and took the lead as they followed the shadow.
"Your Majesty, the Dark Ancestor has said that our Dark Realm should not involve itself in the conflict between the two great factions—the Light Faction and the Dark Faction."
Far away, within a mist-veiled region of space-time shrouded in darkness, a voice spoke.
"Hmph, do I need you to teach me how I handle affairs?"
A frigid, frost-like female voice answered.
"I would not dare."
The earlier voice responded in terror.
"Just wait and see. I have a premonition that in this era, no faction or individual can stand apart from the conflict between the Light Faction and Dark Faction."
After a moment, that female voice spoke again.