"Everyone, shut up!"
Bu Junfeng wore a grim expression as he barked, "Silence!" All the Holy Daughters and Holy Sons present, who had been complaining without end, immediately fell quiet and looked toward Bu Junfeng.
Bu Junfeng himself was also suffering a splitting headache over the matter. Once everyone had quieted down, he rubbed his brow and said thoughtfully, "Since Emperor Chu dared to issue this order, he has clearly gained the support of many elders and ancestors in the Ascension Celestial Palace!"
"Our Northern Domain ancestors and elders must have opposed it as well, but the order was still passed down. That means either their opposition was ineffective, or they support Emperor Chu's actions."
"Whatever the reason, Emperor Chu's order has already been issued. We must obey it."
"Actually, this may be a good thing..." Bu Junfeng thought it over carefully. "This order isn't aimed only at the Eastern Domain martial artists. It also benefits our Northern Domain martial artists."
"If any Northern Domain martial artist's life is threatened during the great battle, they can admit defeat and leave the Hunting Realm. That will also reduce our casualties considerably."
"There's no need to discuss this any further. Proceed according to the original plan!"
Bu Junfeng quickly came up with a way to steady everyone's morale, allowing the Holy Daughters and Holy Sons present to unite once more and focus their strength on dealing with the Eastern Domain martial artists.
After saying that, Bu Junfeng changed the subject. "What's happening on the Eastern Domain martial artists' side?"
A Northern Domain martial artist responsible for gathering intelligence stepped forward and said, "The four Flourishing Sects of the Eastern Domain, along with the lineages and sects within their respective territories, have almost all arrived."
"That's not far from our expectations."
"Although everything