On the Devil Race side, there is a floating demon palace.
Devil Master, the Fourth Heavenly Devil, and other powerful Devil Race gathered together and communicated using their demonic thoughts.
"It should have been done long ago! Let me lead the charge and crush them in one fell swoop!"
That's more satisfying.
At this moment, many powerful Devil Race spoke with excitement in their voices.
However, the Devil Master poured cold water on their hopes:
"Crush them?"
"If we launch a full-scale attack, we can certainly force these people back and even kill a few Daluo, but this Non-Self want to see, nor is it what Lord Nine Lives Imperial Lord wants to see."
"The lineage of Immortal Dao has endured through countless ages, surviving numerous calamities, thanks to these 'variables' that rise from adversity, these 'seeds' that bear great fortune and unwavering perseverance."
The Devil Master's voice carried a chilling quality that seemed to pierce through time.
"His Majesty the Emperor has already issued the Devil Ancestor's decree, ordering the search for the variable at all costs. And look at these Spirit Void Immortal Domain: Lu Fan, bearing the Human Emperor Fortune, is worthy of being called an Emperor of all ages; Jiang Hao, with his Chaos Body and Immortal King Bone, possesses a talent that rivals that of the High Antiquity innate saints; and Su Ming, Nangong Wenjian, and others are all extraordinary individuals. Given time, they will be able to achieve the Primordial Hunyuan, or even higher!"
Upon hearing these names, all the Devil Race in the hall tensed up and abandoned their initial disdain.
After this period of fighting, even they had come to acknowledge these enemies.
"The strategist means..."
A chilling divine thought posed a question.
"We cannot overlook these potential 'variables,' this is an order given by His Majesty."
The Devil Master said in a cold tone:
"Don't give them any chance to grow! Eliminating these 'variables' is far more significant than conquering a few territories or slaughtering some ordinary Immortal Dao!"
The Devil Master had already invoked the Nine Lives Imperial Lord and even the Devil Ancestor, so the demons dared not disobey and could only continue to ask the Devil Master for a good plan.
In their view, victory was already inevitable.
The Devil Master, seeing these Hunyuan Devil Race all asking him questions, couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Only the Fourth Heavenly Devil remained silent throughout, their eyes gleaming with a sharp light.
Unlike the demons, he understood the situation far better than anyone else.
What gives these immortal Immortal Dao the confidence to stand against them?
On the other side.
In the vast sky, atop a celestial vessel.
On the light screen, the apocalyptic scene at the Lingxu front was displayed in exquisite detail.
A glint of light flickered in Yue Heavenly Eye.
"Judging from this, the Devil Race are getting serious."
His tone was indifferent, as if he were commenting on a play that had nothing to do with him.
"Very well, the harder they work, the more they crush this Spirit Void Immortal Domain, the more Wuliang they will be when the Emperor steps in to 'turn the tide,' and the more those 'hard-boned' survivors will... learn to be grateful."
His gaze swept over the figure in the light screen, and the corners of his mouth curved into a deeper smile.
"A cornered beast's struggle only adds to the tragedy; let's see how long you can hold out before calling for help."
Yue Tian picked up the fine wine and drank it all in one gulp, as if he could already foresee the moment when Lu Fan and the others would finally crush the token and beg for help.
Even the two divine generals couldn't help but admire Yue Tian and flattered him:
"My lord, you are truly wise."
On the other side, in Divine Mechanism City.
On the city wall.
At this moment, the Ancestor Divine Radiance's hair and beard stood on end, and his once vigorous face was now etched with worry.
He stared intently at the several colossal figures in the sky, their flames raging, each one a being above the Daluo realm.
There were even more Devil Race at the Daluo Realm, too numerous to count, but just a slight sense indicated that there were dozens of them.
What terrifying power this is!
"Is this demonic calamity truly destined to destroy my Lingxu Dao lineage?"
He felt a deep sorrow in his heart, but he forcibly suppressed these emotions.
As the most senior member of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, he cannot act rashly.
"Damn Devil Race..."
The other Daluo experts from the Spirit Void Immortal Domain also had gloomy expressions, feeling a sense of despair.
Once the Devil Race unleash their true power, it will no longer be a minor skirmish like before. The decisive factor will no longer be Daluo Golden Immortal, but a battle between even more powerful beings.
Clearly, in the power struggle between the immortals and demons, the Spirit Void Immortal Domain is something they can abandon.
At this point, many cultivators had already given up.
Some bluntly stated: Rather than needlessly throwing away one's life, it would be better to retreat and defend the Big Dipper Immortal Domain.
"Absurd!"
The Ancestor Divine Radiance immediately stopped this idea from spreading, roaring:
"If even we are unwilling to fight to the death and instead flee without a fight, how will you face the rest of Human Race then?"
"Even if someone has to leave, let the younger generation go. This old body of mine has lived enough."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression shifted, and no one dared to utter another word.
"What a pity... If Hao'er and the others had been given more time, perhaps the outcome would have been different."
Jiang Xuangang sighed, feeling sorry for Jiang Hao and the others.
At this moment, he led a group of powerful warriors to maintain the strong protective formation covering a radius of a thousand miles around Divine Mechanism City, and watched the demonic tide approach, feeling deeply powerless.
Divine Mechanism City can now be considered the last line of defense for the Spirit Void Immortal Domain. Once it falls, the entire Spirit Void Immortal Domain will turn into Devil Domain, and countless lives will become sacrifices.
Beside them, Lu Fan and the others were also standing on the same side.
Lu Fan Imperial Human Emperor Seal above his head, its golden light cascading down, exuding unparalleled power.
When he spread his Divine Sense, he could clearly perceive the defensive line on the verge of collapse.
It was clear that the Devil Race ' first simple attack was already difficult for them to withstand.
The endless black tsunami surged higher and higher, and the overwhelming pressure of the Devil Race Hunyuan hung like a sword hanging overhead, ready to strike at any moment.
"It was even more intense than expected..."
His heart was heavy.
Despite being prepared, the intensity of the Devil Race race's all-out attack far exceeded expectations.
Even if they have Xiao Hong as their trump card, they might not be able to turn the tide.
Beside him, Jiang Hao frowned deeply. The Devil Race had launched one attack and then stopped, which puzzled him.
"What does the Devil Race mean by this?"
"If their army were to advance in full force, we would probably have been routed long ago."
This statement raised questions among the crowd.
This force is beyond saving by strategy or anything like that. No matter how talented they are, or how powerful they are, they cannot possibly contend with so many beings of the same level as them, or enemies far beyond their level.
"This is not in line with the usual style of the Devil Race race."
After a moment of contemplation, Nangong Wenjian calmly analyzed the situation and said:
"Perhaps the answer will come soon."
Just as everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a voice devoid of any emotion suddenly rang out from within the churning demonic clouds in the sky:
" The Immortal Dao beings of the Spirit Void Immortal Domain Realm."
The chilling sound echoed throughout every corner of the battlefield.
The sound originated from the direction of the floating demon palace of the Devil Race army's central forces.
Before the Demon Palace, the Devil Master's gaunt figure slowly materialized. Though still shrouded in the shadow of his hood, his presence instantly overwhelmed all the sounds of battle on the battlefield.
"Your struggles are futile; your destruction is imminent."
The Devil Master's voice stated calmly, as if stating a given fact.
"However, the universe is orderly, and the great way has its balance. Although our clan wishes to restore order to the world, we do not intend to kill without teaching. Judging from your talents, you are indeed extraordinary. It would be a pity if you were to perish here, and it would also be against the harmony of heaven."
These words stunned all the Immortal Dao cultivators on the battlefield, including Ancestor Divine Radiance and Jiang Xuangang.
The Devil Race... talk about harmony with heaven?
Cherish talent?
Are you kidding me?
Lu Fan and the others were on high alert, knowing that this was by no means the mercy of the Devil Race.
Sure enough, the Devil Master's tone shifted, his voice taking on an enigmatic quality, like a viper flicking its tongue:
"Therefore, my clan proposes a wager with you. Do you dare to agree?"
"Gambling?"
Jiang Hao couldn't help but snort softly.
"You devil, what trick are you up to now!"
The Devil Master ignored Jiang Hao's question and continued in his steady yet penetrating voice:
"The stakes are the ownership of this Spirit Void Immortal Domain."
"The rules are simple: both sides set up an arena and send out one strong fighter to battle."
"Best of seven games. The winner will gain control of the Spirit Void Immortal Domain, while the loser... must leave this realm and is forbidden from re-entering for ten thousand years."
This statement caused an uproar!
Within Divine Mechanism City, countless cultivators first felt a sliver of absurd hope, as if... there was a glimmer of hope?