"Chen Zhangyin, what is this method you mentioned for minimizing losses?"
The Third-Rank chief commander of the Abyssal Army asked thoughtfully:
"Weren't we urgently summoned back to defend Jiajiu City against the Beast Tide?"
Chen Jiu said, "We have now confirmed that at least three First-rate Sects in the Martial Alliance have conspired with the Red Flame Emperor and the Five Venom Emperor Lord to rebel.
"Taken together with the matter involving Ji Tianming and Xian Donglai of the Divine Guard Office, it is clear that people within the court are coordinating with them from the inside.
"Facing forces like these, all we can do is minimize our losses. Otherwise, when immortals clash, innocent bystanders will inevitably suffer.
"The Sacred Lord does not wish to see such losses damage the foundations of the Great Dream Dynasty."
"That is why several immortals have already reached an agreement with the other side to begin the Fourth-Rank Heaven Ranking Tournament ahead of schedule."
Begin the Fourth-Rank Heaven Ranking Tournament ahead of schedule?
What did that have to do with the Abyssal Beast Cavern?
Everyone looked somewhat bewildered.
The Third-Rank chief commander of the Abyssal Army frowned slightly.
"What does the Fourth-Rank Heaven Ranking Tournament have to do with this?"
"In previous Fourth-Rank Heaven Ranking Tournaments held by the Great Dream Dynasty, ten Fourth-Rank Grandmasters from each of the upper, middle, and lower tiers were selected for the Heaven Ranking."
"This time, the Sacred Lord has agreed that if the rebels can claim three seats in each of the upper, middle, and lower tiers, Jiajiu City will be handed over to the two Emperor Lords."
"In addition, a tract of land a thousand li across will be set aside within the Great Dream Dynasty, where they will be permitted to build a city."
"Hiss-"