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Without reinforcements, the enemy could simply hold their position indefinitely and wait us out. Using it when cornered would merely prolong the inevitable.
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Meanwhile,
within the Shelter Space.
This was a spherical, floating space with neither sky nor earth, neither sun nor moon. Gravity and light had vanished as well.
Four people floated in this silent and peaceful space, as if stranded on a secluded island.
Emperor Zi'an was well-prepared; he took out a Bright Pearl which floated beside him, immediately casting a soft glow around him. Wrapped around Wang Shouzhe's arm was a lush Spirit Plant, its branches and tender leaves emitting a glow like fireflies.
Prince De Xin and Xiao Limo each took out their own treasures for illumination, and the Shelter Space instantly brightened up.
In this eerie atmosphere, the four men stood in a tense standoff for a considerable amount of time.
