Red-Bearded Demon Venerable's voice echoed through the grand hall.
All the Demon Venerables' gazes gathered on him.
Some furrowed their brows tightly, some lightly tapped their fingers against the armrests, and some folded their arms across their chests as they leaned against the backs of their chairs.
The hall fell silent for several breaths. The only sound was the faint hiss of scorching air rising from beneath the Flame Star Stone floor.
A Demon Venerable seated diagonally across from Red-Bearded Demon Venerable spoke first.
He was tall and slender, with sharply defined features. A scarlet vertical mark lay between his brows, resembling a closed eye.
He cupped his hands toward Red-Bearded Demon Venerable.
"Lord Red-Bearded, I would gladly hear the details."
"Since you say you have a plan, then please tell us what it is."
"That way, we can discuss it together."
The other Demon Venerables nodded as well.
The burly Demon Venerable sat back down in his chair and shifted it around until he found a more comfortable position.
The gaunt Demon Venerable released his fingers from the armrest and leaned forward slightly.
The vertical-pupiled Demon Venerable in the corner also sat back down. Although the bloodlust in his eyes had not completely faded, he was clearly much calmer.
Red-Bearded Demon Venerable swept his gaze across everyone's reactions. Seeing that no one interrupted again, he finally spoke slowly.
"You all know that the Human Race's defensive line in the Purple Cloud Domain is centered around the Border-Guard Fortress."
"A Purple Firmament Heavenly Lord is stationed there, with the entire Cangwu Holy Land backing him."
He raised one finger.
His knuckle tapped against the red jade tabletop before him.
"But right now, our Blazing Lion Holy Court has an excellent pretext in hand."
"Six Demon Venerables were slaughtered by True