Prelude

Su Jie's sudden move to send troops against Tide Watching Pavilion caused a huge uproar throughout Qingzhou, and the news inevitably spread.

The entire Ghost Ridge Palace was mobilized in a tense flurry at Su Jie's command.

The sect began distributing magical artifacts and talismans to its disciples. Disciples above the third layer of the Spirit Nurturing Realm were arranged into formations to fight alongside the inner disciples.

Countless pills, spirit stones, Gu worms, and ritual robes were distributed among the disciples and elders, strengthening their combat power to the greatest extent possible.

Halls like the Puppet Hall kept their lights burning day and night.

The enormous Ghost Ridge Palace seemed to have transformed into a war machine, throwing everything it had into preparing for war.

The upper echelons of Ghost Ridge Palace naturally had their doubts about Su Jie's sudden decision. However, Su Jie had already proven himself through his formidable personal strength, demonstrating that he truly possessed the ability to replace Tide Watching Pavilion. Combined with Su Jie's personal prestige, the decision passed smoothly.

A week later, everything was ready at the mountain gate of Ghost Ridge Palace.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

The ancient bell tolled nine times in succession, sounding the call to war.

Tens of thousands of Ghost Ridge Palace disciples gathered before the mountain gate. Excitement hung on every face, because they knew very well that if this battle went smoothly, Qingzhou would belong to Ghost Ridge Palace from then on.

"Set out. Crush Tide Watching Pavilion and take everything they have."

Su Jie did not make any further rousing speech. To demonic cultivators, those words were already enough.

"Move out!"

"Follow me!"

"Tide Watching Pavilion, I'm coming for you!"

The eyes of tens of thousands of Ghost Ridge Palace disciples gleamed as the enormous army