Deploying Troops and Appointing Generals
Heavenly Court.
The Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Di Jun, Taiyi, Fuxi, and other high-ranking members of the Demon Clan gathered together.
Di Jun sat high on his throne, looking down upon the Demon God below.
Taiyi stepped forward and said.
"Big brother!"
"Our Demon Clan is fully prepared! The time has come!"
"It's time to march on the East Sea, raze the Immortal Court, and avenge my Demon Clan brethren!"
Taiyi's voice, filled with violence and murderous intent, echoed throughout the hall.
"Your Highness the Eastern Emperor is right!"
"War! War! War!"
"The blood of my Demon Clan cannot be shed in vain!"
"Destroy the Immortal Court! Unleash the divine might of my Demon Clan!"
"Raze Penglai Immortal Island to the ground and kill that East King Duke!"
"We beg Your Majesty to issue a decree, and we are willing to be the vanguard to wipe out the Immortal Court!"
The Demon God Demon Saint below were all filled with righteous indignation and high morale, eager to charge into the East Sea immediately.
Di Jun sat upright on his throne, his face calm and expressionless, as if he were weighing something.
He ignored the demons and instead turned his gaze to Fuxi remained silent to the side.
"Emperor Xi, what do you think?"
Di Jun's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced all the noise in the hall.
All the eyes of the Demon God turned to Fuxi.
Upon hearing this, Fuxi slowly stepped forward and gave Di Jun a slight bow.
"Your Majesty, I believe that war is inevitable."
"However, in my opinion, now is not the best time to send troops."
"Oh?" Di Jun gestured for him to continue.
"Your Majesty, the Demon Saint Baize has successfully advanced to the Quasi-Sage realm and is currently in seclusion to consolidate his cultivation. He will emerge from seclusion soon."
"With one more Quasi-Sage, our Demon Clan will have a greater chance of victory, and the power of the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array will also increase!"
"I suggest we first mobilize troops and generals."
"The day Baize, the Demon Saint, emerges from seclusion will be the day our Demon Army crushes Penglai!"
Upon hearing this, Di Jun pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically.
"Good!"
"We shall follow the words of the Emperor Xi!"
His gaze shifted to Taiyi, his voice authoritative.
"Taiyi, I'm entrusting this matter to you."
"Go and gather the troops and reorganize the army."
"The day Baize emerges from seclusion will be the day our Demon Clan and the Immortal Court go to war!"
Taiyi nodded emphatically. "Yes, Big Brother!"
Di Jun stood up, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over each of the Demon God Demon Saint in the prince.
His voice was filled with supreme authority and chilling killing intent.
"Everyone, please get ready."
"In this battle, I will make the Immortal Court pay the most devastating price!"
"This battle is not only to avenge my fallen compatriots."
"Furthermore, we must make all the Ten Thousand Races of the Primordial Wilderness open their eyes wide and see clearly! My Demon Clan is not someone anyone can provoke!"
"Let them see what happens to those who dare to oppose my Demon Clan, those who dare to use my Demon Clan sons to refine pills and treasures!"
"Let them know that anyone who dares to oppose my Demon Clan must be prepared to be Body and Spirit Destroyed, and never be redeemed!"
All the Demon God Demon Saint saints inside the hall were deeply shaken and bowed down in unison.
"Yes! We will obey Your Majesty's Imperial Edict!"
The enormous commotion caused by the Demon Clan Heavenly Court could not be concealed at all.
In an instant, the entire Primordial Wilderness world was in turmoil.
Countless Demon Army converged on the Heavenly Court from all corners of the Primordial Wilderness.
Everyone knows that this time, the Demon Clan race is truly serious.
The Great Powers who had been in seclusion were all startled by this commotion and turned their attention to the East Sea.
They were all waiting, waiting for this great battle to begin.
Many Great Powers found it amusing; after several Eon of peace, the Primordial Wilderness was finally about to witness another good show.
They hoped to add some fun to their monotonous lives.
With a "the more the merrier" mentality, all parties turned their attention to the East Sea.
The Immortal Court naturally received the news of the Demon Clan's massive commotion immediately.
East Sea.
Penglai Immortal Island, the Grand Palace of the Immortal Court.
The East King Duke sat high in the main seat, below whom a group of high-ranking officials from the Immortal Court gathered, each with a solemn expression.
An elder of the Immortal Court stepped forward and bowed to the East King Duke, who was seated in the main seat.
"Reporting to Wood Duke! The Demon Army has begun to assemble, and judging by their posture... they seem poised to unleash their full force!"
"The target is undoubtedly our Immortal Court! We... we should prepare as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Wood Duke! The Demon Clan race is coming with overwhelming force; we must be on guard!"
"Please make a decision soon, Wood Duke!"
The high-ranking officials of the Immortal Court inside the hall echoed this sentiment.
The East King Duke sat high in the main seat, his face calm.
"Does that Demon Clan really think my Immortal Court is made of clay?"
"If he wants war, then let's fight!"
"I'd like to see whether the Demon Clan's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array or my Immortal Court's Ten Thousand Immortals Formation is superior!"
The voice of the East King Duke echoed in the hall, carrying an air of domineering confidence.
"Reveal my Imperial Edict!"
"All immortals of the Immortal Court, immediately enter a state of combat readiness!"
"This time, I will show Di Jun and Tai Yi, and all the Ten Thousand Races of the Primordial Wilderness, what I'm about to do."
"Our Immortal Court has never feared any enemy!"
"Yes! I will obey Wood Duke's Imperial Edict!"
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking officials of the Immortal Court perked up and bowed in unison.
East King Duke waved his hand. "Ao Hai, stay here. The rest of you, go and prepare."
"Yes!"
The crowd accepted the order and withdrew from the main hall.
Soon, only the East King Duke and Ao Hai, who was standing below, remained in the vast hall.
The East King Duke descended from the High Platform and approached Ao Hai, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
"Ao Hai, you've been in my Immortal Court for quite some time now."
"Over the years, you have devoted yourself to cultivation and Great Advancement in Cultivation, but you have never returned to the East Sea to visit your clansmen."
"I'm sure you're missing her terribly."
The East King Duke's tone was very gentle, like that of an elder who cares for his subordinates.
Upon hearing this, Ao Hai's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition welled up inside him.
He lowered his head, not daring to look into the eyes of the East King Duke, his heart already in turmoil.
That old fox!
Really!
After going through all this trouble, his ultimate goal is still to drag my Dragon Clan into this mess!
He bowed his head and answered respectfully.
"Replying to Wood Duke, as a member of the Immortal Court, Ao Hai should naturally share the burdens of the Immortal Court Immortal Court, guard it, and dare not slacken his duties."
"Well said." The East King Duke nodded approvingly.
"However, with a major battle imminent, some things still need to be arranged in advance."
"Perfect timing! The Demon Army is pressing in; a great battle is imminent."
"I intend to personally visit the East Sea Dragon Palace to pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Candle Dragon."
"Then you shall come with me."
It's here!
Ao Hai's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
How could he not understand what the East King Duke meant?
What else could they possibly want besides asking the Dragon Clan Ancestor send troops to help them at this time?
Once the Dragon Clan get trapped, they can never get out!
Ao Hai wanted to refuse, but the words stuck in his throat.
He knew very well that he had no right to refuse.
The Dragon Clan elites now reside in the Immortal Court, enjoying the protection of its Fortune Immortal Court.
Their Fate were already intertwined with the Immortal Court.
His current identity is that of Guardian Divine Beast of the Immortal Court, and a subordinate of the East King Duke.
He had no right to refuse.
More importantly, he doesn't have the final say on this matter.
The final decision always rested with the Ancestor Candle Dragon.
Ao Hai suppressed all the bitterness and struggle in his heart, and after a moment of silence, he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.
"Yes, Wood Duke."
The East King Duke nodded in satisfaction.
"In that case, there's no time to lose."
"Let's set off now."
"Yes."
Ao Hai bowed in response, then silently followed behind the East King Duke.
The two transformed into two streaks of light, leaving Penglai Immortal Island and heading towards the East Sea Dragon Palace.