Red Serpent Among Demons

Jingfeng City. The two Venerables returned gravely wounded, and the three Human Sovereigns waiting there were startled at the sight.

"Lishan died in battle. We failed."

Venerable Baili staggered several steps, coughing up blood as he spoke weakly.

"How is that possible? Without the Two-Form Grand Array's aid, Marquis of Knowing Fate should not possess such strength," Venerable Luo Xiao said gravely.

"Why not ask the Alliance Venerable to act, join forces with the other three regions, and execute this traitor together?" Venerable Bihui suggested from the side.

"That would be unwise. We cannot see through the Alliance Venerable's intentions. Moreover, now that the war between the two realms has ended, the alliance within the realm exists in name only. Borrowing the strength of the other three regions will not be easy." Bu Chunqiu, leader of the three sects who had fortunately survived the Heavenly Manor invasion, said solemnly.

"Must we simply let Knowing Fate leave? Surely you all understand the consequences of letting a tiger return to the mountains," Venerable Luo Xiao said again.

"Of course we cannot let him go. However, we need a more suitable pretext." A gleam flashed in Bu Chunqiu's eyes as he spoke slowly.

"What does Venerable Chunqiu mean?" Venerable Luo Xiao asked in confusion.

"The world shall slay the demon."

Bu Chunqiu said coldly, "Tianji City once decreed that Marquis of Knowing Fate was the source of calamity in the Outer Heavens. Sure enough, only a few years later, the Heavenly Manor invaded Central Province. We can use this to reopen the campaign to slay demons. Naturally, it would be best if Tianji City lends us its aid."

"This will not be easy. The people of Tianji City never lie. Convincing them to help will be difficult," Venerable Bihui said.

Bu Chunqiu gave