Below, to the left and right, are the heads of various branches of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, the core elders of the Jiang Household, the leaders of other major sects in the Spirit Void Immortal Domain, and several Daluo retainers of the Myriad Phenomena Divine Dynasty came with Lu Fan and possessed extraordinary auras.
At this moment, Lu Fan was the focus of attention in the center of the hall.
Although he was young, no one dared to look down on him because of his age. On the contrary, they respected him because of the immense fortune he represented and the cultivation and demeanor he displayed.
To be honest, the fact that Lu Fan came in person was already incredibly surprising to them.
After all, Lu Fan was considered a promising talent by many powerful Human Race, possessing the potential of a Hunyuan.
If it were them, they wouldn't be willing to risk their lives.
"In my opinion, the current strategy is not to simply defend, but to seek opportunities to counterattack, blunt the enemy's advance, boost morale, and thus buy time to wait..."
Lu Fan's words echoed in the solemn hall, carrying the unique sharpness of a young emperor.
He felt that simply holding out and waiting for reinforcements would inevitably lead to defeat, so it was better to launch a decisive attack and draw out the Devil Race.
However, soon, dissenting voices arose within the hall.
"Your Majesty Lu Fan's ambition is commendable, but... isn't it a bit too radical?"
The one who spoke was the sect leader of another major sect from the Spirit Void Immortal Domain. His hair and beard were gray, and his face was etched with wrinkles of worry.
" The Devil Race Clan is powerful; there are nine Daluo level experts on the surface alone, and countless other experts are hidden among them."
Even with our elite forces gathered, it's already quite an achievement that our Spirit Void Immortal Domain can barely maintain its footing thanks to Divine Mechanism City.
Taking the initiative and failing in the first strike, or getting surrounded, could exhaust our last bit of strength, leaving us with no room for maneuver!
"Yes..."
A core elder of the Jiang Household stroked his beard in deep thought, his brow furrowed.
"We are deeply grateful for His Majesty's assistance."
However, the disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves is an objective fact.
In my opinion, it would be better to rely on the fortifications of Divine Mechanism City, then ask Ancestor Xuangang and the other lords to build an even more solid defense, while also seeking assistance from the Immortal Domain such as Beidou. This would be the safest course of action.
A hasty counterattack would be too risky.
His gaze swept over Lu Fan's young face. Although he was amazed by Lu Fan's cultivation and courage, there was still a hidden worry in his eyes about the young man's " Blood Qi force".
"His Majesty."
Even a Daluo Immortal from the Myriad Phenomena Divine Dynasty who had accompanied Lu Fan couldn't help but whisper an additional comment.
"Your Majesty is bound by the destiny of Human Race, and as a son of a noble family, you should not risk your life. Your personal campaign is already an act of unparalleled benevolence and righteousness, but the specific battle strategy... should we reconsider it?"
The voices of doubt are numerous, but they are not intentional attempts to make things difficult.
In their view, holding onto their existing strongholds and buying time was the best possible outcome.
Counterattack?
It's like throwing an egg against a rock.
And even if we were to retaliate, who would go?
Even two Late-stage Daluo Ancestors could be ambushed by the Devil Race if they were not careful, and the losses would be too great.
Lu Fan remained expressionless, about to reiterate his reasoning.
Suddenly, several powerful auras emanated from outside the hall, and several figures landed on the ground.
A voice, though not loud, was exceptionally clear, drowning out the discussions inside the hall.
"The concerns of our seniors are understandable."
The palace doors were pushed open, and the next moment, several figures stepped calmly into the hall.
The leader, Su Ming, wore a simple blue robe. His expression was calm, and his aura was contained, yet it made all the cultivators present feel a slight chill.
Su Ming, who hadn't concealed his cultivation level, had clearly reached the Mid-stage Daluo; it was he who had spoken just now.
Following closely behind, Jiang Hao strode forward with the aura of a dragon and the movement of a tiger, his Daluo charm flowing naturally. When his gaze swept over the Jiang Household's seats, he paused slightly and nodded to his ancestor Jiang Xuangang and several core elders.
Nangong Wenjian held a long sword, his aura as cold as an ice peak. His Sword Intent was extremely pure, and the aura he exuded caused the pupils of Immortal Venerable Yuxuan Li Xuanxiao, who was also a sword cultivator, to shrink suddenly.
Lin Potian possessed a robust and Qi and Blood, and with a grin, he also displayed considerable cultivation.
Li Taiqing and Han You each possessed a unique character; though somewhat reserved, neither was ordinary.
As soon as they appeared, they did not deliberately release their pressure, but the natural Daoist charm and aura of the Daluo Golden Immortal that they exuded were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
"What... what is this?"
"Chief Su Ming? Jiang Hao? And Nangong Wenjian... they... when will they...?"
" Daluo! It's all the aura of Daluo Golden Immortal!"
"Not only that! Look at their Dao aura, so solid and profound, they are definitely not beginners!"
An uproar erupted inside the hall.
It wasn't just the cultivators from the Spirit Void Immortal Domain who were speechless with astonishment.
The chief Yuheng of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, including Yuxuan, as well as the Ancestor Divine Radiance, were dumbfounded and could hardly believe their eyes.
Ancestor Xuangang suddenly stood up from his seat, staring intently at his junior prodigy Jiang Hao, who was said to have been training outside, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The other sect leaders and elders were even more astonished, their mouths agape.
"What... is going on?"
Ancestor Divine Radiance and Ancestor Xuangang exchanged a glance, both seeing the deep shock in each other's eyes.
They saw it more clearly than others: these young people had not only reached the Daluo realm, but more importantly, their foundations were solid, and their aura revealed a profound mystery, far surpassing that of ordinary Daluo, even giving them a faint sense of intimidation.
If it were just one person, it wouldn't be so bad, but all of these people were like that.
Even Han You, the most low-key and unfamiliar person, exuded a special aura that made him feel afraid.
Li Taiqing led the group forward and calmly bowed to the two patriarchs at the head of the table and the seniors present:
" Spirit Void Heavenly Palace disciple Li Taiqing, along with disciples of the Myriad Phenomena lineage, have come to assist in the battle, awaiting orders from their master."
The voice was calm, yet it resounded like thunder, echoing in everyone's ears once again.
Following the master's orders?
Who is their master?
It was that mysterious and unpredictable Daoist Dao Child of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, Han Xuanji, who had been in seclusion for many years!
A terrible thought involuntarily surfaced in everyone's minds:
Could it be that this Dao Child cultivated an entire group of... Daluo Golden Immortal disciples in such a short time?
What an astonishing legacy and method this is!
The atmosphere in the Divine Stratagem Hall, which had been somewhat somber and oppressive due to the invasion of the Devil Race, suddenly changed.
After the initial shock came an overwhelming surge of elation and confidence.
With the addition of this new force, and the powerful reinforcements from Human Emperor Lu Fan... perhaps there really is still hope for the Spirit Void Immortal Domain!
Ancestor Shenhui took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. His aged voice trembled slightly with excitement:
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! You've come at the perfect time! With the addition of your virtuous disciples, our Spirit Void Immortal Domain is like a tiger with wings!"
Ancestor Xuangang slowly sat down, his eyes filled with pride and anticipation as he looked at Jiang Hao, thinking to himself:
"Hao'er... just who is this person you've chosen as your disciple...?"