Inside the palace, exactly one hundred and eight seats had been arranged. At the very top stood two more—one highest, the other beside it.
The one hundred and eight seats neatly corresponded to their one hundred and eight Immortal Realm experts. The powerful figures exchanged looks, then stepped forward one after another, found their seats, and sat down.
Above them, the old man from before still wore coarse hemp robes and a straw rain cape. He sat there quietly, his eyes closed in repose.
Only after everyone had taken their seats did the old man slowly open his eyes. He glanced at the empty seat beside him but said nothing.
"Everyone, I am Heavenfall. I summoned you here today to discuss a matter together."
Heavenfall looked at the one hundred and eight Immortal Realm experts below and spoke in a deep voice.
The figures below looked at one another, their eyes filled with bewilderment.
"The Heavenly Demon Great World has invaded this world for a million years, leaving living beings in misery and committing countless massacres. This is a grave sin."
"Now, the Xuanhuang Great World's foundation is somewhat lacking, while a great enemy above us watches in silence. As living beings of the Xuanhuang Great World, we ought to contribute our share to this world."
By this point, the powerful figures below already understood Heavenfall's meaning. His intention could not have been clearer.
"The Heavenly Demon Great World cannot be underestimated. With just us, I fear we may not be their match."
"If we only drive the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons back into their own world, that would be simple. But if we strike into their world, unforeseen changes may arise."
A man clad in golden armor spoke below in a melancholy tone. He was the leader of a