On this day, the bell of the Southern Bright Leaving Fire Hall atop Nirvana Peak rang long and loud, stopping only after nine chimes.
All generals above the Mysterious Immortal Realm and representatives of every clan were summoned to the great hall.
The atmosphere within the hall was solemn and grave. The Phoenix Ancestor and Yuan Huang sat high in the seats of honor, while Great Beings from the reinforcements, such as Luohu, Ancestor Yin Yang, and Five Elements Daoist, sat on either side. Below them, the clan leaders of the Five Phoenixes and Seven Chicks, Xuan Yue of the Kirin Clan, Lin Yan, and the leaders of the various armies had all gathered together.
The Phoenix Ancestor swept his gaze across the hall and spoke in a deep voice. Though not loud, his words reached every ear with perfect clarity. "The fierce beasts have run rampant, destroyed our homeland, and slaughtered our people. This hatred is irreconcilable. In recent days, our soldiers have fought bloodily, while our Fellow Daoists in the reinforcements have given us their full support. We have already blunted the enemy's edge and gradually seized the initiative. Now, the time is ripe. The decisive battle lies before us."
He paused, his gaze passing over the crowd before finally settling on Lin Yan. "Since taking charge of military affairs, little friend Lin Yan has planned carefully, arranged matters properly, and won battle after battle. The armies all respect him. Today, This Venerable and Yuan Huang formally grant Lin Yan full command of the armies. From this day forth, he shall command the armies of the Phoenix Clan and all allied clans, as well as every reinforcement force. All matters of attack and defense shall be decided by him. Various departments must strictly obey his orders without error!"