Pre-War Arrangements, Di Jun? Laughable, Laughable! The Great War is About to Begin

"Speak."

Di Jun said calmly.

"Because your subordinate still has ties with the Purple Mansion, they think I'm still their man, so they haven't hidden certain information and secrets from me."

"According to what the Purple Mansion says, East King Duke obtained some great opportunity, which brought earth-shattering changes to the Purple Mansion."

"Now, not only East King Duke himself, but the six high-level members of the Purple Mansion—Pan Wang, Thunder King, Azure King, Soul King, Snow King, and Wing King—have all broken through to the early Quasi-Saint stage, while East King Duke's strength is unfathomably deep. Even if he hasn't yet broken through to the mid Quasi-Saint stage, he's no longer far from it."

"They've already begun plotting. Once everything is ready, they plan to attack the Heavenly Court, completely annihilate Your Majesty and the entire Heavenly Court, and have me coordinate with them from within."

"They just don't know that your subordinate was long captivated by Your Majesty's grand vision and has already submitted to Your Majesty."

The Heavenly Dog spoke cautiously, weighing his words.

"Six Quasi-Saints, plus East King Duke himself."

A sharp glint flashed through Di Jun's eyes.

Interesting. What kind of opportunity did East King Duke obtain to undergo such a transformation?

Thinking of what the Heavenly Dog had said, a faintly strange expression crept onto Di Jun's face.

The Purple Mansion had sent the Heavenly Dog and two others to be moles in the Heavenly Court, yet the Heavenly Dog and his companions had directly switched sides. Not only did the Purple Mansion get nothing for their trouble, they lost several strong fighters, and even their own secrets were laid bare. Calling them 'showy' barely scratches the surface.

A heavenly show!

Truly, fortune favors the spectacular.

"Aside from anything involving the Mythological Imperial Dynasty that cannot be spoken of, give them whatever intelligence they ask for."

After a flurry of thoughts passed through his mind, Di Jun spoke unhurriedly.

"Yes, your subordinate obeys."

The Heavenly Dog bowed his head.

"Withdraw."

"We take our leave."

"We take our leave."

The Heavenly Dog and the other two bowed respectfully and withdrew.

"Elder Brother, are you planning to use the Purple Mansion to conceal the Heavenly Court?"

Since it was private and no outsiders were present, Taiyi didn't stand on ceremony by addressing him as 'Your Majesty.' Seeing through Di Jun's intent, Taiyi spoke thoughtfully.

"The waters of the Primordial World run too deep. Pushing ourselves to the forefront too early would harm the Heavenly Court. Having East King Duke's Purple Mansion take the heat is most suitable. It allows the Heavenly Court to develop from behind the scenes. Why not take advantage of it?"

Di Jun said with a light laugh.

"But—"

Taiyi hesitated, as if wanting to say more.

"Concealment doesn't mean the Heavenly Court must hide and never act. It's merely keeping East King Duke around to raise a poisonous worm. A mere East King Duke, even if left alive, won't stir up any waves."

"Moreover, what I mean by concealment isn't truly having the Heavenly Court play the pig to eat the tiger. It's only hiding part of our strength—for example, myself, and the systems related to the Mythological. Beyond that, there's no need for any concealment. Otherwise, being too low-key would only make the world underestimate our Heavenly Court."

"The Heavenly Court has existed for tens of millions of years. It's time for the living beings of the Primordial World to know our might. This time is the perfect opportunity."

"Taiyi, I need to go into seclusion to deduce some things. You prepare well for this. If East King Duke wants war, then we'll war with him. If necessary, I will personally take action!"

Looking at Taiyi and understanding his thoughts, Di Jun spoke unhurriedly.

"Yes, Taiyi understands."

Taiyi's eyes lit up, and he immediately grinned, eager to try.

Bowing to Di Jun, Taiyi couldn't wait to leave.

"Matters around us are falling into place. Many things need to begin preparations now."

Watching Taiyi depart, Di Jun let out a breath and slowly closed his eyes.

Time in the Primordial World is unrecorded; in a blink, ten thousand years pass.

In the twinkling of an eye, hundreds of thousands of years had gone by. The entire Primordial World spent those hundreds of millennia in a strange, oppressive atmosphere. Vaguely, the tension seemed to have been pushed to its peak—no longer describable merely as a storm on the horizon.

Looking out, the number of living beings still walking the vast heavens and earth was pitifully few. The living beings of the Primordial World were either cultivating or silently waiting in their respective dojos.

Countless gazes were all fixed on the Heavenly Court and the Purple Mansion. Even without clear signs, even without any incidents breaking out, with the wisdom of the Primordial World's living beings and powerhouses, how could even the dullest fail to see what was coming?

The time until the great war's arrival was drawing closer and closer!

The great war was about to erupt at any moment!!!

Purple Mansion, Donghua Palace.

"Everything is ready, everyone. The time has come for our Purple Mansion to dominate the Primordial World and unify the entire realm!"

"After this battle, the Heavenly Court will become a thing of the past. Only the Purple Mansion shall prosper forever. Only I shall hold the order and rule of the entire Primordial World!"

On the imperial throne, East King Duke slowly rose. His aura was like an abyss or a sea—obscure and overwhelming, vast and immeasurable. His voice, brimming with ambition, echoed throughout the hall.

I am the Head of Male Immortals. It is only right that I command all male immortals of the Primordial World, becoming the sovereign of all realms, the one and only supreme being!!!

A mere Di Jun? How laughable. How could he possibly be a match for me, the East King Duke?

I am the one appointed by the Primordial Wilderness as the Head of Male Immortals. I, the East Hua Imperial Sovereign, am the uncrowned king of this Primordial Wilderness, the absolute orthodoxy!

"Congratulations, Imperial Sovereign!"

"Congratulations, Imperial Sovereign!"

"Congratulations, Imperial Sovereign!"

On both sides of the great hall, countless Purple Mansion experts stood. The six Purple Mansion high-ranking officials and all the Purple Mansion cultivators smiled and shouted in unison.

"Imperial Sovereign, according to intelligence from the Heavenly Dog, the Heavenly Court has been growing quite rapidly lately. Fuxi, Nuwa, and Taiyi have been in seclusion and rarely appear, making it impossible to accurately judge how much their cultivation has increased."

Pan Wang stepped forward with some concern and spoke.

"No matter."

"What does seclusion matter? In such a short time, they can at most have only consolidated their realms and made some minor progress."

"Their Heavenly Court's only reliance is that Grand Formation of the Stars of the Heavens. This Seat already has a way to break it. Once that formation is disabled, the Heavenly Court won't be able to stir up any waves."

"With this Seat's trump card, let alone Di Jun possibly breaking through to the mid Quasi-Saint stage—even if he could, suppressing him would be but a single thought for this Seat."

The East Hua Imperial Sovereign waved his hand with a hint of confidence on his face.

"Yes."

Pan Wang, hearing this and finding it reasonable, immediately retreated back into the ranks and said no more.

Unless the Heavenly Court cheated with some external help, how could anything go wrong when the momentum was on the Purple Mansion's side? It was rock solid—absolutely no mistakes could occur!

"Each of you will lead your teams. If Di Jun does not appear, this Seat will remain seated and refrain from acting. The Heavenly Court may grow quickly, but the rise of our Purple Mansion is far more terrifying. Your strength alone is enough to sweep the entire Heavenly Court."

"Spread this Seat's decree: raise the army and attack the Heavenly Realm!"

Slowly rising, the East Hua Imperial Sovereign's battle intent surged. His eyes seemed to shoot out Brilliant Divine Light, and a resolute, murderous voice echoed throughout the entire cave heaven of Mount Fangzhu.

Raise the army, attack the Heavenly Realm!!!

"We obey the Imperial Sovereign's decree!"

"We obey the Imperial Sovereign's decree!"

"We obey the Imperial Sovereign's decree!!!"