I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Meanwhile, at Anlin Pass, Zhang Yifan and the city lord were unaware that the Shadow Cult was plotting an even bigger conspiracy.

Even after successfully destroying the stronghold, they continued to strengthen their defenses and train soldiers in preparation for possible attacks.

As Zhang Yifan patrolled the city, he always felt an uneasy atmosphere hanging over him.

He came to the city wall, looked into the distance, and pondered silently.

"Zhang Engong, what are you thinking about?"

The city lord stepped forward and asked. Zhang Yifan frowned and said:

"Lord City Lord, I have a bad feeling. The Shadow Cult will not give up easily; they will definitely attack again. We must be even more careful."

The city lord nodded:

“I feel the same way. We have strengthened our defenses, but we still cannot let our guard down. I plan to arrange for more patrols to enhance surveillance of every corner of the city.”

Just then, a soldier ran up and reported:

"Lord of the city, we have discovered some suspicious individuals in the city. They are acting furtively and seem to be spying on our defenses."

Zhang Yifan and the city lord exchanged a glance and said, "It seems that the Shadow Cult has already begun its operation."

Send people to investigate these suspicious individuals immediately, without alerting them.

The soldiers obeyed and left, while Zhang Yifan and the city lord immediately summoned their generals to discuss countermeasures.

"We cannot allow these Shadow Cult members to roam freely in the city; we must find them as soon as possible. At the same time, we must prepare for battle in case they launch a sudden attack."

Zhang Yifan said. The generals nodded and began to arrange for the soldiers to conduct the search.

The city was immediately plunged into a tense atmosphere as soldiers searched house to house, leaving no suspicious clue unchecked.

However, the Shadow Cult's spies were very cunning. They noticed the movement at Anlin Pass and went into hiding, playing hide-and-seek with the soldiers.

“These guys are too cunning; we have to find a way to lure them out.”

"A general said angrily."

Zhang Yifan pondered for a moment and said:

“We can set a trap, deliberately release some false information to make them think we have discovered their plans, and then wipe them out when they take action.”

After hearing this, everyone thought the idea was feasible, so they began to set up the trap.

They deliberately spread rumors near the underground sewers in the west of the city, saying that there was a major security vulnerability there that was being urgently repaired.

Meanwhile, a large number of soldiers were secretly lying in ambush in the surrounding area, just waiting for the Shadow Cult members to take the bait.

As expected, the Shadow Cult's spies fell for the trap and quickly relayed the news back to headquarters.

Upon learning this, the Great Protector was overjoyed, believing it to be an excellent opportunity.

"Hmph, you fools of Anlin Pass, this is your death day. Notify the Eighth and Ninth Protectors to infiltrate the city through the underground sewers tonight and launch an attack."

The Grand Protector issued the order. Night fell, darkness enveloped the earth, and dark clouds obscured the moonlight, adding a touch of mystery to this battle of conspiracy and counter-conspiracy.

The elite forces of the Shadow Cult and the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan quietly approached the underground sewers west of Anlin Pass. They thought they were about to achieve a victory, but little did they know that they were stepping into a trap that Anlin Pass had carefully prepared for them.

When the Shadow Cult members entered the underground waterways, they found them unusually quiet, with no signs of repair whatsoever.

"Something's not right, why is it so quiet here?"

One of the Shadow Cult's protectors noticed something amiss.

But before they could react, light suddenly shone around them, countless rune arrays were activated, and powerful energy erupted instantly.

At the same time, the Anlin Pass soldiers who had been lying in ambush all around revealed themselves and launched an attack on the Shadow Cult members.

"No, we fell into a trap!"

The Ninth Protector roared, but it was too late. The battle unfolded fiercely in the narrow underground waterway, with shouts of battle, the roar of spells, and the clash of weapons all intertwined.

The soldiers of Anlin Pass, taking advantage of the terrain, launched a fierce attack on the Shadow Cult members with the help of the runic array. Although the Blood Shadow Wolves were ferocious, their speed advantage could not be fully utilized in this confined space.

Zhang Yifan also joined the battle, wielding a longsword and charging into the enemy ranks like a god of war descending to earth. His swordsmanship was incredibly fierce, each strike capable of slaying an enemy from the Shadow Cult.

He charged specifically towards the Shadow Cult's experts, engaging in fierce combat with the Eighth and Ninth Protectors. The Grand Protector's eyes flashed with hatred upon seeing Zhang Yifan:

"So you're Zhang Yifan? Today is your death day!"

As he spoke, the Eighth Protector unleashed his ultimate move, a dark power sweeping towards Zhang Yifan.

Zhang Yifan was not afraid. He used his magic to create a shield that blocked the Eighth Protector's attack, and then thrust his sword at the Eighth Protector with a backhand.

The two exchanged blows, and the battle reached a stalemate.

In the fierce battle, the Shadow Cult and the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan gradually found themselves at a disadvantage. They began to panic and tried to find an opportunity to break out.

But the soldiers at Anlin Pass and Zhang Yifan and his men wouldn't give them that chance. They held fast to the enemy and kept tightening their encirclement.

"Hold on, everyone! Don't let them get away!"

Zhang Yifan shouted loudly. As time went on, the casualties of the Shadow Cult and the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan grew heavier and heavier.

Seeing the situation was dire, the deputy leader of the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan attempted to break out alone. However, the city lord had anticipated this and, with several experts, blocked the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan leader's path.

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

The city lord roared in fury, his voice seemingly capable of shattering the heavens! Simultaneously, he and several other highly skilled experts beside him chanted incantations, their bodies instantly radiating dazzling light. With each swing of their arms and shifting finger movements, powerful spells imbued with boundless might streaked across the sky like meteors, hurtling straight towards the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan's deputy leader.

Faced with this overwhelming onslaught, the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan's deputy leader remained fearless. It opened its massive fangs and let out a long, mournful, and awe-inspiring howl. Blood-red light surged from its body, and an evil and violent aura swept out, forming a thick shield to block the incoming magical attacks.

For a moment, the two sides exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. A dazzling array of lights intertwined and collided in the air, bursting forth with countless sparks and ripples of energy. The entire battlefield was illuminated by this fierce clash, as if it were daytime.

However, despite its formidable strength, the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan's deputy leader was outnumbered. Under the relentless and fierce attacks of the city lord and numerous experts, it gradually felt overwhelmed, and its once-impregnable shield began to crack, which slowly widened.

Finally, after a fierce and arduous battle, the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan's deputy leader could no longer hold on. With a final, earth-shattering roar, its massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. The city lord and the others breathed a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with victorious smiles. This breathtaking battle had thus come to an end.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yifan also found an opening in the Eighth and Ninth Protectors' defenses. Seizing the opportunity, he stabbed the Eighth Protector in a vital spot. The Eighth Protector's eyes widened, filled with resentment, before he collapsed. Another sword strike landed on the Ninth Protector. The Ninth Protector, along with his Nascent Soul, was annihilated. With the deaths of the Eighth and Ninth Protectors and the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan's deputy leader, the morale of the Shadow Sect and the Blood Shadow Wolf Clan completely collapsed.

They were all killed or captured by the soldiers of Anlin Pass. The battle ended in a great victory for Anlin Pass.