The Demon Court Marches on Longevity Mountain, with the Demon Master as Vanguard
The news spread like wildfire, reaching the Heavenly Court's Lingxiao Palace.
First, Kong Xuan confronted the three great Demon Saint in the east, defeating Ying Zhao, Fei Lian, and Shang Yang, causing them to be thwarted and dare not advance easily again, thus successfully protecting a large number of the Human Clan as they fled west.
Then came the most devastating blow.
Dozens of vital transport lines were destroyed in a short time by the elite Witch Clan. Hundreds of Grievance Gathering Cauldron and countless low-level Human Soul Weapon were destroyed or looted. The accumulated "Grievance and Malice Origin" suffered heavy losses, with four or five out of ten gone!
Several important demon generals, including the Soul Devouring Ancestor and the Golden Toad Demon Commander, who were in charge of escorting the shipment, perished, and countless elite Demon Soldiers were killed!
The Witch Clan's attack was sudden. Although the Demon Clan was on guard, their forces were scattered due to the need to defend against the Western Teachings and Wuzhuang Temple. Although many of the Grievance Gathering Cauldron were safely transported back to the Demon Court, many others were destroyed by the Witch Clan.
In the end, they were still misled by the Witch Clan. When they saw the Witch Clan holding back, they thought they wanted to use others to do their dirty work, and that they might take matters into their own hands and exterminate the Human Clan at a certain time.
Furthermore, since neither side can currently engage in a highly intense battle, they are only taking precautions.
Unexpectedly, the enemy concentrated a large number of Great Witch to launch a surprise attack.
"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!!!" Lingxiao Palace, the Demon Emperor Di Jun could no longer maintain his imperial composure, and his furious roar almost lifted the dome!
His body surged with Yao Qi, and the raging flames of the Golden Crow spilled out uncontrollably, scorching cracks into the glazed jade pillars within the hall. "Kong Xuan, you scoundrel! Zhujiuyin, you old thief! The Witch Clan!! They all deserve to die!"
"Eldest Brother, calm down!" Eastern Emperor Taiyi frowned, his body surging with Chaos Qi as he forcefully calmed the scattered energy of Di Jun, his eyes burning with cold fury.
The Witch Clan's shameless sneak attack is truly hateful!
Kong Xuan's intervention has ruined our important plans and cannot be forgiven!
But punishment is no longer helpful at this point; the urgent task is to solve the problem of insufficient talent!
The forging of the Witch Slaying Sword has begun. If the materials are insufficient, the entire project will fail, and some of our Demon Clan's subsequent strategies will be impossible to achieve!
Di Jun forcibly suppressed the rage that was almost burning away his reason, his eyes flashing with violence and determination. "Immediately take inventory of all the remaining materials!"
This amount of flesh and blood, and this Grievance and Malice, is not enough! Far from enough!
The remaining materials might inflict significant damage on the Great Witch's body, but the Ancestral Witch 'Great Witch body is far superior. Even if we can only create some weapons specifically designed to counter the Great Witch, we still won't be able to contend with the Witch Clan's top-tier combat power!
Below, the Demon Master Kunpeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He stepped forward and said in a low but clear voice, "Your Majesty, Your Taiyi Your Majesty."
The old minister suggested that all the previously successfully crafted or Half-Finished Product low-level 'Human Soul Armor-Piercing Weapon' should be melted down immediately.
The inherent Grievance and Malice and destructive properties were refined and incorporated into the embryonic form of the main sword!
Although the power of a single unit is limited, their combined strength may fill a gap.
This is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst!
Those low-level weapons were originally consumables used to fight against ordinary Witch Soldier or even in battle formations. Melting them to extract their essence was extremely inefficient and would also result in the loss of most of the materials.
But now, it's a last resort.
Di Jun closed his eyes, his face terribly grim. After a long while, he suddenly opened them, his eyes filled with only cold madness. "Granted! Execute immediately!"
Order all departments to secretly transport all stockpiled and low-level Human Soul Weapon that can be recovered from the front lines back to the Heavenly Court for immediate melting and purification!
Not a single hair can be wasted! Speed up the sword forging process!
He paused, his gaze turning Western Region, finally settling on the direction of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, his killing intent chilling. "But!"
This is still not enough to guarantee safety!
The number of the Human Clan rescued by Kong Xuan, a follower of the Western Teachings, was also quite large!
They hid inside Zhenyuanzi's tortoise shell!
That's compensation for our lost material inventory!
It is also the source of hope for refining something that can truly threaten the Ancestral Witch!
"Wuzhuang Temple..." Eastern Emperor Taiyi stroked the illusory image of the Chaos Bell in his hand and Earthly Dao, "Zhenyuanzi is protected by the Earth Scroll and is on good terms with Hong Yun. His strength is unfathomable."
Although the two saints of the Western Teachings have not yet expressed their intention to take action, the presence of Kong Xuan and his disciples there already constitutes an attitude.
A direct assault would come at too high a cost, and if it affected the disciples of the Western Teachings, it might even provoke the intervention of Saint.
"A direct assault is obviously not advisable." A cold, calculating glint flashed in Di Jun's eyes.
This time, we are truly a 'magnificent army'.
In accordance with the will of my Demon Clan, we will demand our people in a righteous and honorable manner!
Kunpeng!
"Your subject is here!" Demon Master Kunpeng responded and stepped forward.
"You will personally lead three million elite troops, widely displaying demon banners, beating heavenly drums, and march straight towards the Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain! The scale of the operation must be immense, so that the entire Primordial World will hear of it! The official name shall be..."
Zhenyuanzi's protection of the Human Clan and his interference with my Heavenly Court's pursuit and extermination of the remnants of the Human Clan have seriously jeopardized the interests of my Demon Court!
They are the source of this calamity. They must hand over all the hidden Human Clan and clarify their stance; otherwise, they will be making enemies of my Demon Clan Heavenly Court!
"Eastern Emperor and I will also lead troops to support you later. This time, we will definitely show the might of our Demon Court to all the forces in the Primordial World!"
"Brilliant!" A glint flashed in Kunpeng's eyes. "This is a righteous and just cause for retribution! It has a legitimate reason for the attack! Even if Saint knew about it, he would find it difficult to interfere with the Heavenly Court's right to 'pursue and exterminate wanted criminals'! It will also deter all sides and restore the prestige of my Demon Court!"
Di Jun nodded coldly. "That's exactly right! If Zhenyuanzi knows what's good for him and hands over the Human Clan, then so be it. Considering his status as the ancestor of the Earth Immortal lineage, we can let him off the hook."
"If he insists on protecting..." Di Jun's eyes flashed with cold light, "Then let him know that a mere Earth Scroll of Earth cannot protect those he wants to protect, much less withstand the mighty power of my Demon Clan!"
"Taiyi," Di Jun turned to Eastern Emperor, "You will come with me. If Zhenyuanzi remains stubborn, if necessary... test his Earth Scroll shield with the Chaos Bell!"
We must remove this thorn, retrieve the materials, and show the Primordial World Living Beings the consequences of defying the Heavenly Court!
"Good!" The phantom of the Chaos Bell appeared in Eastern Emperor Taiyi's hand, humming softly, its killing intent overflowing.
"Bai Ze, Jiu Ying, Ying Zhao, Fei Lian, Ji Meng, Shang Yang!"
"You will accompany the Demon Master to reinforce the rear! Gather a million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and set off first!" With a command from Di Jun, the thunder drums of the Heavenly Court roared, their sound shaking the nine heavens.
In less than half a day, the tranquil and peaceful Spirit Mountain Wonderland of Wuzhuang Temple was no longer what it used to be.
The sky was completely obscured by thick Demon Cloud, as if night had fallen prematurely. Only the demonic fire held by countless Demon Soldiers and the Fiendish Qi emanating from the Demon Clan generals emitted a chilling light.
Three million Demon Soldiers and Generals arranged according to the Circulating Star Formation, exuding murderous intent. Demon banners fluttered like a forest, bearing the inscriptions of ruthless words such as "Purge the Rebels," "Eliminate the Traitors," and "Sweep Away the Remaining Evils."
The leading Demon Master and the five demon Saintly Might, proclaiming the might of the Demon Clan. This scene was witnessed by all the Primordial World Living Beings.