Defense Line Discussions

"Please take your seats, everyone!"

The speaker was a middle-aged man who looked extremely plain; one could easily overlook him with a casual glance.

However, this person, who would not attract attention on the street, was the host of this battle meeting and the strongest among the dozens of Heavenly Supreme present.

"Greetings, Spirit King!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, all the powerful figures, regardless of their status, rose to their feet and bowed. This was not for any other reason than that he was the representative of the Great Thousand Palace this time, the Demon Subduing King, Ling Ao!

Xiao Han could sense that the moment Ling Ao appeared, the Ice Emperor beside him tensed up instinctively. Although he couldn't gauge the other's strength due to the huge difference in power, Xiao Han was also subconsciously unwilling to fight him.

However, to Xiao Han's surprise, Ling Ao actually turned his gaze to him, meeting his eyes in confusion, but could only remain silent.

"This must be my new guest elder, young friend Xiao Han Great Thousand Palace."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han temporarily suppressed his confusion, stood up, and greeted him:

"Langya Heavenly Palace, Xiao Han greets all seniors and the Spirit King."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Langya Heavenly Palace?" Spirit King asked with a hint of doubt.

"Is this a newly established faction, young friend?"

"Exactly."

Xiao Han looked embarrassed. "After all, fighting alone is a bit difficult for someone like me who has no background."

"Young friend Xiao Han is too modest." The Spirit King laughed heartily, and then, amidst the curiosity of the crowd, cheerfully said:

"Neither you nor your friend who forced the Demon Emperor to self-destruct are simple characters!"

Um?!

The group of powerful figures looked increasingly surprised, staring in astonishment at the Ice Emperor who had remained calm throughout, seemingly not expecting that such an unknown junior would possess such formidable strength.

"We'll have to rely on your help this time, young friend. I hope you won't look down on us old folks," the Spirit King joked.

Xiao Han said solemnly:

"It is my duty."

The initial introduction was just a brief prelude; the Spirit King then got down to business.

"Gentlemen, the once-in-a-millennium Great War is about to begin."

Upon hearing this, no matter how influential or powerful the people present were in the outside world, their expressions changed and their auras surged.

Xiao Han was the same; he had already learned about the reason for this meeting through Old Man Lan's channels, and had also learned about the so-called Great War.

The Great War, as the name suggests, is another name for a large-scale battle between the Great Thousand World and the Extraterrestrial Evil race.

Since tens of thousands of years ago, when the Great Thousand World thwarted the plot of the Extraterrestrial Evil race to invade and annex the Great Thousand World, forming a standoff and isolation, every thousand years, the Extraterrestrial Evil race, with its treacherous intentions, would launch a massive war of aggression on the four borders.

In the initial Great War, the Great Thousand World suffered repeated defeats and lost vast territories. It wasn't until the last ten thousand years, when many talented individuals emerged in the Great Thousand World and numerous powerful figures fought to the death, that the defensive line was barely stabilized.

However, it is undeniable that every Great War is a meat grinder, burying countless powerful figures. Under the scale of such battles, even the most arrogant Heavenly Supreme are in danger of perishing.

"Spirit King, surely we're not the only ones on the Western Defense Line for this Great War?"

At this moment, someone asked with a nervous expression, which was also the thought of the other powerful individuals.

Although there are dozens of powerful individuals present, enough to overwhelm most of the Super faction in the Great Thousand World, they are not enough to defend an entire defensive line.

"Rest assured, everyone. We only need to be responsible for the defense of the dozen or so continents in the middle section of the defensive line centered on the Saint Abyss Continent."

The Spirit King explained gently that although the number of powerful beings in the Great Thousand World was indeed insufficient to meet the formidable Extraterrestrial Evil race, it was not worth making a suicidal decision.

A dozen or so continents—that's not many at all, and everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"But..."

The Spirit King suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming serious.

"According to the intelligence from the Great Thousand Palace, a Heavenly Demon Emperor will appear within our defensive line during this Great War."

?!!

As soon as the Spirit King finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

There is actually Heavenly Demon Emperor strength is comparable to that of Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme?

Without giving everyone more time to be terrified, the Spirit King revealed his plan.

"Therefore, this time we need at least five Immortal Grade Peak Heavenly Supreme to block or even kill that Heavenly Demon Emperor."

"I'll count as one."

"You may all recommend yourselves."

Upon hearing this, an eerie silence fell over the hall. The many powerful figures exchanged bewildered glances, and the Spirit King neither urged nor intended to force them.

There were many Heavenly Supreme Sovereigns present, and it was indeed possible to gather five Immortal Grade Immortal-grade experts. However, it was foreseeable that these five Heavenly Supreme would be in the most dangerous positions.

He has no right to demand that others fight as desperately as he does; forcing them might even backfire.

After an incense stick has burned.

Finally, an old man couldn't hold back any longer, steeled his resolve, slammed his fist on the table, and stood up.

"So be it, it's just a beastly Heavenly Demon Emperor. Anyway, I have no ties. Even if I lose my old life, I still have to have a go at it."

"On behalf of all living beings, I thank the Extreme Dao Sword Sovereign." The Spirit King smiled slightly and cupped his hands in thanks to the old man.

The Extreme Dao Sword Sovereign, a rare rogue cultivator among the Heavenly Supreme, lives alone. Perhaps this time he will end his life on the battlefield against the Extraterrestrial Evil race.

"Hehe, since Sword Monarch has stepped forward, this old man can't just hide behind, can he?"

The one speaking was the disheveled old man who had initially spoken to Xiao Han. Although he reeked of alcohol, his eyes gleamed with an undeniable shrewdness.

"Your Excellency Flame King, thank you." The Spirit King bowed again.

"Damn it, count me in."

A shirtless, burly man stood up. Xiao Han recognized him; he was a representative sent by the Desolate God Clan to provide support.

"Thank you, Lord Wild Realm." The Spirit King cupped his hands in thanks.

"There's only one spot left."

"This time, I'll go alone."

Finally, an elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom stepped forward; he was also the patriarch of a Super faction in the Great Thousand World.

"Thank you, Starry Night Old Ancestor."

"Very well, on behalf of all living beings, I thank you all for your sacrifices." The Spirit King said solemnly, bowing deeply to everyone.

"Spirit King, you flatter me," the disheveled old man known as the Flame King chuckled.

"I still value my life. It's still uncertain who will emerge victorious between us and that Heavenly Demon Emperor."

"Old man Flame King is right." The usually stern Extreme Dao Sword Sovereign forced a stiff smile. "I'd like to try beheading the Heavenly Demon Emperor with my sword."

"That's right," the others echoed.

"You are all right, our goal is to kill that Heavenly Demon Emperor," the Spirit King said in a resounding voice.

"Then I entrust the rest of the Demon Emperor to you all."

"Yes."

Finally, the Spirit King seemed to remember something and said:

"I've heard that Sir Xiao Han interested in the Huan Continent?"

Huan Continent?

Everyone was shocked. They knew that place very well, and they never expected that Xiao Han would actually set his sights on it.

Some of the older folks, however, looked displeased, thinking that Xiao Han was being arrogant and ignorant, as a Grandmaster of the Spirit Grade Rank couldn't possibly do anything to the Huan Continent.

Xiao Han, seemingly oblivious to being the center of attention, looked up and stared directly at the Spirit King.

"If the Spirit King does not mind, he may hand over the defenses of the Huan Continent to us."

The Spirit King stared intently at Xiao Han, who met his gaze without backing down, and the hall fell silent for a moment.

"Then... I'll have to trouble you two."

The Spirit King looked at Xiao Han and the expressionless Ice Emperor, and slowly spoke.