Even though he had noticed the East Camp had fully mobilized, Ye Chaoqun didn't pay much attention to it. At this moment, all his focus was on the 'Lu Ye' maneuvering the sword light.

Among all the people from the East Camp, only this Lu Ye was a worthy opponent he needed to take seriously. The methods he just exhibited had already proven this point. With a single strike, he had reaped three lives from their side, including a Constellation Mid-Stage. Such strength could not be judged by his realm alone.

Ye Chaoqun had long placed him on equal footing with himself!

Vaguely, he felt as though he had overlooked something, but given the current situation, where was the time for him to ponder?

It wasn't until he felt locked by a powerful Mental Consciousness and a peerlessly sharp strike suddenly targeted him that Ye Chaoqun was jolted awake, finally realizing what he had overlooked.

Since Lu Ye had attacked from behind, why were there still nine auras at the East Camp? There should have been only eight!

And that sharp strike gave him a sense of familiarity...

As insight struck him, Ye Chaoqun's body suddenly darted forward, meeting a sword light coming his way. Initially intending to dodge the sword light that vaguely threatened him, he found himself with no choice left but to confront it head-on.

Whoever attacked him from behind, their timing was extremely cunning!

As the saber light flashed by, Ye Chaoqun managed to evade, but that sword light pierced through his chest, bringing forth a spurt of hot blood!

Without looking back, Ye Chaoqun dashed forward, sensing the life forces around him starting to wane.

After finally breaking through the encirclement of sword light to reach a relatively safe spot, he at last had the leisure to look back at the battlefield.

What he saw made his eyes almost pop out of their sockets.

The original formation of thirteen from the South and West troops now only had seven remaining! Besides the three initially slain by Lu Ye's Sword Qi, another three had been killed in that instant he escaped amidst danger, one of whom was another Constellation Mid-Stage.

What met his eyes was the sight of Lu Ye slaughtering that Constellation Mid-Stage. This person faced the same situation as Ye Chaoqun, attacked by a sword light. Unlike Ye Chaoqun, who decisively evaded, this person tried to fend off the sharp sword light and ended up being killed by Lu Ye himself.

Ye Chaoqun was momentarily stunned, glancing at the unmatched figure maneuvering through the battlefield, then at the other figure directing sword light, his expression slightly dazed.

Two... Lu Ye?

And his eyesight couldn't discern which was real or fake; it seemed both were real!

Watching Lu Ye swiftly moving towards the last Constellation Mid-Stage on his side, Ye Chaoqun dared not hesitate any longer and swiftly moved to provide support.

Having experienced Lu Ye's terrifying methods, he knew that his companion wouldn't stand a chance without his aid. If he didn't intervene, the opponent would face grim odds.

However, just as he moved, a torrent of sword light bombarded him, hindering his steps.

On the other side, Lu Ye, accompanied by Huang Li and Xu Xinghe, had already reached the last Constellation Mid-Stage, cutting down a Constellation Early Stage along the way.

This brief delay, however, gave the enemy a chance to catch their breath. By the time Lu Ye's squad reached this person's side, he had already activated a Golden Body Talisman, the golden light enveloping him.

Not only did this Constellation Mid-Stage use a Golden Body Talisman, but everyone on the battlefield, except for Lu Ye, had activated theirs.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light filled the scene.

Yet how could the Boulder Mountain Saber, empowered by the Divine Sharp Edge Spirit Runes, be so easily resisted? Even with the Golden Body Talisman's protection, the gap in absolute strength was too great for this individual to remain unharmed.

It must be said, the Golden Body Talisman of a Constellation Mid-Stage is indeed sturdier than that of an Early Stage.

Before, Lu Ye had solo killed an Early Stage with a Golden Body Talisman, succeeding after three slashes. This time, even with Huang Li and Xu Xinghe's assistance, it took five slashes.

With the death of this last Constellation Mid-Stage on the battlefield and Ye Chaoqun being detained by the doppelganger, unable to give support, the situation was settled!

The three East Camp squads swiftly moved to eliminate the remaining Early Stages.

Lu Ye turned his attention towards Ye Chaoqun on the other side.

However, that slippery guy, seeing the unfavorable situation, slapped a Spirit Talisman on himself and transformed into a streak of light, vanishing instantly.

The once-roaring battlefield finally calmed down. While the members of the East Camp celebrated in excitement, they curiously observed both Lu Ye's main body and doppelganger, even Hai Tang, who'd already speculated about it, was the same.

The Dwarf Race could craft such body talismans, so the idea of a doppelganger wasn't unfamiliar. In fact, when cultivators reach a certain level of cultivation, many possess doppelgangers in various forms, some through secret techniques, others by refining external objects.

For instance, Yun Xuechu's Little Butterfly doppelganger was a casting of the Cover Armor Technique.

Considering this, Lu Ye didn't mind exposing his doppelganger. It wasn't something exclusive to him, and revealing it wouldn't be a big deal.

But the Dragon Throne, that must not be revealed easily.

In the Taichu Realm, Lu Ye has used the Dragon Throne, and it was under the watchful eyes of many. Thus, many speculated that the disappearance of the pill gourd was greatly related to the person using the Dragon Throne. Even if the pill gourd did not fall into this person's hands, it is with his comrades.

The Dwarf Race is not isolated from the world but drifts along with Mount Fangcun, moving everywhere. If the Dragon Throne is used here, it might draw the attention of those with ulterior motives, especially since Lu Ye did participate in the Divine Sea competition of the Taichu Realm, making it easy for people to connect the dots.

Others might not know the wonderful uses of the pill gourd, only knowing that it is an affiliated treasure of a supreme treasure, something that would tempt anyone.

As for the sword gourd...

Lu Ye wasn't too worried because he was not the only sword cultivator with such an appearance. Furthermore, according to rumors, the sword gourd's power could overthrow stars and extinguish suns. The power he could evoke from the sword gourd might at most kill a Constellation, far from the rumors, so it won't naturally lead others to associate them.

Nobody asked further questions. Under the scrutiny of the crowd, the doppelganger merged into the body without a trace, leaving only the worn clothes and sword gourd, which Lu Ye put away.

"Have we... won?" Huang Li asked quietly.

The South and West troops joined forces to attack, now only leaving Ye Chaoqun a solitary figure. Looking at his stance, it's unlikely he'll accomplish anything else. There's limited time left until the end of the Martial Arts Meet, leaving the South and West troops little opportunity. Even if they hurriedly rushed over, if they couldn't seize the Spirit Orb quickly, it would be of no use.

After all, transporting the Spirit Orb back to the camp also takes time.

So, if they are wise, they should stay put in their camp, waiting for the time limit to reach.

"Probably... yes!" Xu Xinghe appeared somewhat dazed.

"Do not be careless!" Even though Hai Tang also felt that this time's Martial Arts Meet probably wouldn't have much change, as the apparent leader, she still didn't let her guard down, "This time it's the closest the East has ever been to first. No matter what others do, we must do our best."

Han Molong immediately nodded: "Senior Sister Hai Tang is right." Then he changed his tone, jokingly, "But considering the time, they really have no chance unless they can get here in a short period. But with the camps so far apart, how could they..."

Upon reaching this point, Han Molong suddenly seemed to remember something and fell silent.

At this very moment, suddenly a violent surge of spirit force burst forth from afar, and the people of the East all raised their heads and looked in that direction, seeing a massive pillar of light soaring into the sky, enveloping a vast area.

Within the intense spirit force fluctuations was the aura of Ye Chaoqun!

And that direction was precisely where Ye Chaoqun had just fled.

The expressions of the people of the East instantly became serious, and Han Molong, wearing a mournful face, hit his own mouth, "Oh, this crow's mouth of mine!"

"What is that?" Lu Ye frowned, observing the expressions on everyone's faces; it was clear they all realized what had happened.

"A Grand Teleportation Talisman!" Hai Tang responded solemnly, "Only the Sun Blaze Master Uncles have the qualification to refine such a Jade Talisman, and even in my Dwarf Race, it's considered scarce and extremely precious!"

Lu Ye immediately understood, "Is this the killer weapon granted by the West?"

The three Dwarf Race factions have competed in martial arts within the Black Abyss for many years, leading to some customary rules, including not inviting external reinforcements from the Constellation Late Stage because opening this gateway might result in all three factions bringing in outside support, ultimately making the Martial Arts Meet entirely about external participants, leaving no relevance for the Dwarf Race.

Moreover, Sun Blazes would prepare a killer weapon for their faction of the Dwarf Race, typically some functional talismans, not focused on killing.

Otherwise, everyone holding the lethal Spirit Talismans refined by the Sun Blazes, unleashing power far beyond their own strength, would defeat the purpose of the Martial Arts Meet.

This kind of granted killer weapon had historically mainly been array talismans like the Nine-Melody Chain Array Talisman safeguarded by Hai Tang.

Such a killer weapon may not be used, but it must exist, lest others use it when one's own side cannot cope.

The South and West troops also have such killer weapons. Now, it seems the West's killer weapon is this Grand Teleportation Talisman!

As the strongest overall Western Region, lacking attack methods was not their issue, something the Sun Blazes understood well. So they prepared a spirit talisman capable of rapid movement for them to handle sudden situations.

What Ye Chaoqun handed Duan Xiuchen earlier was exactly the Grand Teleportation Talisman, which works in pairs, otherwise the teleportation can't be completed.

His original intent was to seize the opportunity, bring Duan Xiuchen and others returning from the Southern Region Camp, and then jointly split the East's Spirit Orbs.

But the situation changed too rapidly. Now, everyone from the South is over at the camp, leaving Ye Chaoqun the only one in the West, ensuring the West wouldn't have any contribution, but to give up like this made him reluctant. Letting the strategically vulnerable East take first place would bring shame to both the South and the West. Now, he can only pin his hopes on the South.

Even if the South taking first is more acceptable, and with this assistance, forming an easier alliance in the next event becomes more plausible.

Precisely because of these considerations did Ye Chaoqun use this exceedingly precious Grand Teleportation Talisman.

Amidst the spirit light soaring, a gigantic, mysterious talisman array rotated slowly in the Void, and several figures appeared beside Ye Chaoqun!