"I don't deny the Heavenly Empress's analysis. The descended immortal gods are certainly the ones with the greatest hostility and murderous intent toward us. But given their temperaments, I doubt they would attack us alone-or dare to. Our greatest threat remains the Mongol army. We must watch its movements closely!"
After listening to Lü Zhi's analysis, Xiao Ying shook his head and explained.
"Dare to?" Lü Zhi murmured with a frown, not quite understanding what Xiao Ying meant.
Only two factions remained in the world now, and they had already become mortal enemies. Why would either side not dare to launch an attack?
Surely the descended immortal gods weren't afraid of retaliation from the Great Huan Celestial Dynasty? Even if they feared the Great Huan Immortal Kingdom in the Upper Realm, the powers behind them were no weaker than that kingdom.
"Hansheng, deploy the imperial guards first. Use the five castles-one large and four small-as formation anchors, and lay out the Four Symbols Demon-Sealing Formation and the Five-Element Cycle Formation. Also, if an attack comes, judge the enemy's strength. If resistance proves impossible, gather at my side immediately, as quickly as you can. Do not linger in battle!"
Rather than explain to Lü Zhi, Xiao Ying turned and gave his orders to Arrow God Huang Zhong.
Of everyone present, Arrow God Huang Zhong held the lowest official position and Fruition Rank. At the same time, he was the general with the greatest command ability, making him the natural choice to serve as temporary commander of the imperial guards.
Huang Zhong accepted the order and withdrew, while Xiao Ying dismissed the others to rest.
Seeing that Xiao Ying had no further instructions, Heavenly Charm Marquis Eunuch Qiu reminded him, "Your Majesty! Aren't we going to contact Scourge? Perhaps we could call