Primeval Demonic Realm, northern battlefield. Within the Heavenly Demon camp, demonic energy surged as a Minor World silently manifested, drawing Ning Chen inside.
Within the illusory Minor World, Ning Chen looked at the Heavenly Demon Emperor who had appeared before him and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor."
"No need for such courtesy."
Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor spoke, his gaze fixed on Jiuyou's disciple before him. "On the southeastern battlefield, the Stone Clan has already been routed. What comes next will depend on your performance."
"The Stone Clan?"
Hearing this, Ning Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. So they had indeed chosen the Stone Clan.
"Is there a problem?" Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor asked calmly.
"No."
Ning Chen shook his head. "I was merely somewhat surprised."
"Oh?"
Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor's tone shifted slightly. "Why are you surprised?"
"This subject had thought Your Majesty would first choose to deal with the Scale Clan. After all, the Fourth Martial Uncle of The Foremost Sword Under Heaven is stationed on the southeastern battlefield. The Stone Clan cannot truly pose a threat to our clan," Ning Chen said respectfully.
A glimmer flashed through Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor's eyes as he explained, "The Scale Clan claims the greatest defense under heaven and excels at holding positions. They are not easy to deal with. Compared to them, routing the Stone Clan is far easier. Choosing the Stone Clan was merely to buy time."
"Your Majesty is wise. This subject admires you."
Ning Chen bowed once more, coldness flickering across the corner of his lips. Those words might deceive others, but he had lived through too many wars. He saw the balance of importance more clearly than anyone.
It was true that the Scale Clan excelled at defense. Yet if the Heavenly Demon Royal Clan concentrated