The Blackwater Mystic Serpent's expression changed at those words.
The safety of countless millions rested upon the ruler of the Divine Dynasty.
His importance went without saying.
Every transfer of the sacred throne signaled the arrival of a crisis.
The Divine Dynasty's apparent peace and prosperity could well be breached by long-festering internal troubles or torn apart by erupting external threats.
"No wonder the current Willow Immortal went to the Divine Capital."
Understanding dawned on her.
The three northeastern commanderies had always occupied three seats among the Heaven and Earth Academy's stellar positions, filled in rotation by the Five Immortals.
With the ruler of the Divine Dynasty approaching his final rest, summoning the Willow Immortal to guard the Divine Capital while giving instructions concerning the three commanderies made perfect sense.
"But why the Willow Immortal?"
The Blackwater Mystic Serpent asked in puzzlement.
Among the Five Immortals, the Willow Immortal ranked first in combat strength.
The three northeastern commanderies bordered the lands of the Demon Race in Beyond the Domains.
At the Emperor's Fall, the Outer-Domain Demon Race was very likely to lead an army against the pass. Only with the Willow Immortal holding the frontier could its stability be better assured.
Bai Suying and Xuanming were equally puzzled.
Until the current Willow Immortal returned, however, that question would remain unanswered.
Yet sometimes, the very thing one feared came knocking.
The next instant, Xuanming's expression changed again.
He abruptly turned and gazed north.
A surging aura of war pierced the clouds and soared into the heavens. The northern sky was blood-red, and faint sounds of slaughter and beastly roars reached his ears.
This was a manifestation of murderous intent, baleful energy, and blood energy concentrated to their utmost, shaking heaven and earth and changing the color of the sky.
"The Outer-Domain