The impassioned beat of war drums intertwined with the blare of ancestral dragon horns, spreading through every corner of the Heavenly Court.
Within the great hall, Shi Hao could no longer restrain the hot blood surging in his heart. He stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Brother Ye, the Foreign Territory has gone too far in bullying us. We have already witnessed their methods on the Immortal Ancient battlefield. Now that a great enemy stands before us, Shi Hao requests permission to fight."
Ten-Crowned King, Exiled Immortal, Shi Yi, Cao Yusheng, the little Heavenly Horned Ant, and the others likewise stepped forward, their voices ringing like great bells. "We request permission to fight."
Princess Yaoyue, Lan Xian, Huo Ling'er, Qingyi, Witch, and the other peerless female Heavenly Prides were no less valiant than men. They bowed as one and declared, "The rise and fall of the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands is the responsibility of every person. We ask the Heavenly Emperor to permit us to head to the Border Wasteland and slay the enemy."
Seated upon the throne, Ye Xuan looked at the spirited young people below, their fighting intent soaring, and his eyes brimmed with approval.
After absorbing the Creation Immortal Pills, these Heavenly Prides had completely stabilized their foundations. What they needed now was a true battle to test the fruits of their cultivation.
"Good." Ye Xuan readily granted their request, his voice gentle yet majestic. "Shutting yourselves away to build a cart will ultimately leave you inferior. The Foreign Territory's vanguard will serve nicely to sharpen your blades. It will also do you good to experience in advance the cruel atmosphere of a true war between two realms."
Ye Xuan did not order the deployment of those enormous ancient starships. To him, distance had long