After years of cultivation and the addition of the Star Pattern Imprint, the Immortal Legion now possesses at least Control Level strength. The three leaders of the legion have reached Middle Control Level, ranking in the top 20, making them arguably the strongest legion.

With the entire Immortal Legion mobilizing, over 300 Controllers enter the battlefield, instantly reversing the previous situation.

Under the suppression of the Yin Attribute, the Shadow Barrier finally stops expanding. Many residents in the city now see the cold radiance spreading in the sky of the western district. Some even later claimed they saw the legendary Frost Giant Dragon.

"Acatus, you’re just in time. The Shadow Barrier has finally stopped expanding. Next, we just need to evacuate the trapped civilians inside, then we can deal with that monster at ease."

Inside the barrier, Ye Yunxiu meets with Acatus. After exchanging greetings, they quickly return to their respective positions.

"Council President, our people found an elderly home with over 100 trapped seniors. Many of them are disabled, making the evacuation difficult, requiring more manpower for assistance!"

A warrior from the Anti-Demon Army reports to Ye Yunxiu.

Ye Yunxiu looks in the direction the warrior came from, knowing it’s within the city limits where an elderly home is quite normal.

But over 100 seniors with mobility challenges make evacuation difficult, especially as many vehicles cannot be used inside the Shadow Barrier.

"Manpower is currently very scarce, and more reinforcements are en route. Rescuing them in a short time might be difficult. I need three Awakeners to follow you with two squads to protect them, hold on until reinforcements arrive."

Ye Yunxiu speaks while casually casting two Light Blades, dispersing a Shadow Demon attempting to ambush.

The warrior salutes with a Star Touching Ceremony before swiftly turning away.

Just as he runs a short distance away, a massive hand suddenly reaches out from a nearby shadow, attacking him.

The warrior doesn’t have time to respond; it’s too late to dodge, and he can only watch helplessly as the massive hand reaches for his head. He knows if he’s hit, it could be fatal, and his mind starts flashing with images.

Ye Yunxiu, busy directing legion maneuvers, doesn’t notice the lurking danger. The level of the Shadow Demon is not low, being a third-level Evil Shadow Demon, thus escaping his detection.

Ye Yunxiu is about 200 meters away from the raging Samo. With the enemy’s swift attack, he doesn’t have time to rescue the warrior, feeling a chill in his heart.

"Damn monster!"

Ye Yunxiu curses angrily, attempting to intervene despite being late, unwilling to watch the warrior get killed.

At the critical moment, a massive figure descends from the sky, inhaling the Shadow Demon into its stomach.

"Is this... that person’s Spiritual Beast...?"

Ye Yunxiu finds the massive figure before him very familiar; it’s an enlarged cat.

This enormous cat has dark-colored fur that looks intimidating in the dark due to its size. But upon closer inspection, its appearance isn’t so frightening; it even feels somewhat cute.

"Big, big, big, big... Big Blue Cat...?"

The soldier is startled by the sudden scene, then stammeringly identifies the giant presence before him.

Yes, it is a Blue Cat, a cat vastly enlarged in size.

But this Blue Cat hasn’t just grown larger; its eyes emit a terrifying glow, surrounded by wisps of dark aura, gazed at long enough, one’s soul feels drawn in.

Ye Yunxiu finally recognizes the Blue Cat’s identity.

It is indeed that person’s Spiritual Beast, unexpectedly appearing here.

"Are you okay? I arrived late."

With a gentle female voice, two women dressed in white Daring Clothes descend from the Blue Cat’s back, landing near Ye Yunxiu.

"Elder Pei! Elder Lin!"

Ye Yunxiu calls out their identities.

The newcomers are Pei Lingsu and Lin Sisi.

The giant Blue Cat they ride is Zhang Xiaoman’s pet, Xiao Hua.

Indeed, with one person’s success, those close benefit, similar to Xiao Hua and Jin Bao following Jiu Jiu’s lead into cultivation. After 10 years, they’ve become powerful Spiritual Beasts possessing Extraordinary Power.

"Xiao Hua has a decent Shadow talent and learned a Spiritual Beast Technique named ’Soul Devouring Technique.’ It seems quite effective against these Shadow Demons, so I brought it along."

Pei Lingsu explains succinctly, addressing Ye Yunxiu’s inquiry.

As she speaks, several Shadow Demons emerge from the shadows, attempting a sneak attack.

Before they can close in, Xiao Hua opens its mouth, and a black mist sweeps out, assimilating the Shadow Demons upon contact, their screams echoing as they turn into black smoke, drifting into Xiao Hua’s mouth.

"Burp~"

After swallowing numerous Shadow Demons, Xiao Hua lets out a satisfied burp, reflecting its contentment with the feast.

"Uncle Ye, are you aiming to rescue the civilians here? I might have a faster method."

At this point, Lin Sisi speaks, having accompanied Pei Lingsu.

The girl has straight black hair, features like a painting, skin like congealed fat, eyes like stars. Even within the dark Shadow Barrier, glimpses of starshine seem to flicker in her eyes.

Lin Sisi has known Zhang Xiaoman for ten years now, yet time has left no trace on her visage. Although her attire has matured, she maintains a youthful appearance due to the pearl Zhang Xiaoman brought back from the Second Universe, preserving her beauty indefinitely. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Seeing she has a solution, Ye Yunxiu doesn’t hesitate to ask how he should cooperate.

Ye Yunxiu knows Lin Sisi well; she’s not only the Star Lord’s woman but also a powerful Awakener.

During Zhang Xiaoman’s absence from the Star Alliance, Lin Sisi has modified and created numerous Dark Spirit Techniques, played a significant leadership role in the organization, ensuring everyone knows her.

"Uncle Ye, I need you to sound transmission everyone inside the barrier, asking them to maintain a position where they can see the sky. I will evacuate them in 5 minutes."

"Look at the sky, huh?"

Ye Yunxiu is puzzled by the request’s purpose, but given it’s from Lin Sisi, he trusts it’s not jesting, promptly executing the command.

Throughout the Shadow Barrier, a divine sense transmission resonates in everyone’s minds, its content peculiar, instructing them to look skyward for imminent assistance.

In the elderly home, a search and rescue squad member, the sleeveless man, hears the voice in his mind, appearing bewildered.

Beside him, an Anti-Demon Army warrior hurriedly tugs him, saying:

"Hey, why are you dazing out? Quickly bring people to the window! That was our Boss’s voice, and if he says there’s a way to save us, it must be true. Trust me, hurry up!"