"The Heavenly Emperor does not make a move lightly. Letting a prince lead the expedition in his stead, visiting and rewarding the Heavenly River Navy—the image must be properly promoted."
Di Jun said quietly, "And while we're at it, we'll entice the leaders of the Human and Dragon races to stir restlessly... In the past, they had been determined to hunker down and defend that front. Now, however, they were confronting and competing with each other."
"I am presenting them with an enormous lure: an extremely significant military achievement... That way, whether they hunker down or compete, they will be tempted. Even if they know there is a problem, they will still risk swallowing the bait."
"This is an open scheme."
"I will remain behind the scenes, waiting for the chess players who come to play against me."
"I hope they do not disappoint me..." A meaningful smile gradually spread across Di Jun's face. "That way, I can give them a tremendous surprise."
"Your Majesty is far-sighted and resourceful, and with everything under your command, you are certain to secure victory and shake the ages!"
The demon marshal Bai Ze lowered his eyes, cupped his hands, and praised him.
"The result has yet to appear. Celebrating now would be premature." The Heavenly Emperor shook his head. "I'll have to trouble the demon marshal Bai Ze to make a few more trips and handle some business. Do your proper work, and do not abandon your principles."
Di Jun placed particular emphasis on the words "proper work," stressing them very seriously.
Hearing this, Bai Ze abruptly raised his head and met the Heavenly Emperor's gaze. The two men stared wide-eyed at each other.
Suddenly, the two Tai Yi Magnates standing at the pinnacle of the present age both laughed.
The atmosphere was