"Retreat, all forces!"
At Carefree Great Emperor's command, the demons still fighting swiftly withdrew their attacks. Not a single one continued fighting.
Even if one more slight movement could have killed their opponent, they did not do so and immediately retreated.
Orders were carried out without question. Every one of them consciously obeyed military commands.
Even as they retreated, they remained perfectly organized. Some guarded the flanks, some voluntarily brought up the rear, while others patrolled the skies, ready to spread any intelligence the moment they received it.
Watching the departing demons, Uchiha Shin felt that they were not demons at all, but a rigorously trained army.
"Carefree Great Emperor's command of troops can indeed rival Marshal Canopy's," Uchiha Shin said calmly.
"Yes. Setting everything else aside, Carefree Great Emperor's ability in this regard is truly remarkable," Zhenyuanzi said beside him.
Uchiha Shin looked at Zhenyuanzi and suddenly smiled. "Great Immortal, didn't you say last time that you would bring me some Ginseng Fruit? Did you bring any this time?"
Zhenyuanzi froze. He had indeed said that when they were in Miling Kingdom last time, but it had merely been a polite remark. He had not expected this kid to take it seriously.
"I came in a hurry and did not bring any. Besides, I did not know you were at Spirit Mountain, little friend. Next time," Zhenyuanzi said, waving his hand.
But Uchiha Shin looked toward his sleeve. "Do you really not have any, Great Immortal?"
Pressed by Uchiha Shin like this, Zhenyuanzi felt somewhat guilty. He really had brought one Ginseng Fruit.
"Fine, fine. I did bring one, but I cannot give it to you," Zhenyuanzi could only admit.
"Why not?"
Zhenyuanzi said, "I intend to give this Ginseng Fruit to an old friend."
"Who?"
Zhenyuanzi was somewhat