Scarlet Feather flushed slightly at King Anan's words and hurried to explain, "My king, it isn't that I'm unwilling to join the fighting. I truly have no choice."
The Crimson Feather Race's ancestor explained, "Something went wrong with his cultivation. He needs to stabilize it here with the clan. Once he has done that, he can continue advancing."
King Anan gave the Crimson Feather Race's ancestor a puzzled glance, but he did not ask any further questions.
There had simply been too many powerful fighters from the Silent Netherworld on the battlefield lately, and the losses among their younger generation had been devastating.
As someone at Half-Step Hongmeng, he could hardly go out and help the younger generation fight. That would be far too embarrassing.
But with Scarlet Feather unable to leave, he could only look for another solution.
The Red-Haired Ghost and Scarlet Feather turned their gazes toward the Demon Emperor, as though asking for his opinion. The Demon Emperor gave an almost imperceptible nod.
Both understood at once. Scarlet Feather stepped forward. "If my king needs a Perfection Realm warrior, the Demon Emperor should be strong enough. He follows the path of the stone body. Although he is only at the Great Accomplishment Realm, ordinary Perfection Realm fighters are no match for him."
"Even those on the wanted list might not be able to handle the Demon Emperor."
The Demon Emperor also spoke. "I, Daochen, am willing to serve my king. However, there are still five Five-Star Worlds outside the Silent Forest. Once I have dealt with those five troubles, I will go to the central battlefield."
Hearing the Demon Emperor's bold tone, even King Anan gave him a few extra looks.
He did know something of the strength of a stone body.
But he had never actually