The sun rose, casting its light through violet clouds. Amid mist that seemed to have lingered here unchanged since time immemorial, Mannali's Royal City welcomed another morning.
As the war progressed, the first group of Spirit Tamers to arrive in the Asura Realm had spread across ten thousand li and were advancing into still broader territories to explore.
By now, nearly half a month had passed. The second group of recruited rogue cultivators, Sect disciples, and Warriors were also arriving one after another, steadily replenishing the forces under his command.
To ensure the safety of their headquarters, Fang Qianyuan had remained stationed in the Royal City, never leaving it for even a step.
But the pawns scattered abroad were his eyes and ears. Through them, he could already monitor everything within ten thousand li and maintain a firm grasp on the course of the war.
"Grand Elder Fang, everything has been progressing smoothly lately. We have successfully taken several dozen small yaksha villages and tribes, capturing nearly a thousand prisoners."
"Exploration beyond ten thousand li is also proceeding steadily, primarily under the charge of General-Rank Warriors at Earth Rank or above."
"The Void Sandworm can make one round trip to the Heavencrystal Snowfield each day, so military supplies are plentiful as well."
Within the great hall, Fang Qianyuan still sat in meditation with his eyes closed, silently circulating his Spirit Essence as he cultivated.
His Divine Sense spread across several hundred li, keeping watch over the surrounding world. Lin Zaixing stood beside him, reporting the information gathered from all quarters.
Fang Qianyuan listened without saying a word. Only after Lin Zaixing finished did he slowly speak. "Has there been any news of Ye'e Sudiluo?"
Lin Zaixing said, "If that female yaksha did not lie, he should still be eighty thousand