Five Days Until the Assault on the Holy Temple
Fairy Hongling continued, "Moreover, the Spiritual Qi in the Southern Region is extremely thin, and the cultivation conditions are very poor. Therefore, the overall strength of cultivators in the Southern Region is not high. The highest level is only the Spirit Transformation Stage, and there are no Dao Union stage cultivators."
Furthermore, the Southern Region doesn't possess particularly abundant resources, but it does have some unique treasures. Occasionally, some Barbarian Race tribes within the Southern Region Southern Region will trade these treasures with the other four regions.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly.
This information is also recorded on the map left by the True Person Taichu.
Although the Southern Region is dangerous, the overall strength of the cultivators there is not strong, and there are no experts at the Dao Union level, making it the easiest place to conquer.
"In that case, let's start with the Southern Region," Li Yunjing said. "After conquering the Southern Region, we'll conquer the Western Regions Desert and the Northern Ice Plains in turn, and finally besiege the Holy Domain."
True Lord Bishui hesitated for a moment, then said, "Senior, there is something I must report to you. Traveling from the Eastern Domain to the Southern Region is not an easy task."
"Oh? Why?" Li Yunjing asked.
True Lord Bishui explained, "Senior, you may not know this, but in order to strengthen their control over the four regions, the three Dao Lords have established holy temples at the borders of each region."
On the border between the Eastern Domain Southern Region, there stands the Eastern Region Holy Temple.
All cultivators wishing to cross realms must obtain the Temple's permission and pay an exorbitant toll before using the Temple's inter-realm teleportation array.
"Furthermore, the Temple is also responsible for overseeing the forces in each domain. Any unusual activity by any force will be reported to the Central Holy Domain by the Temple. If any force dares to resist the rule of the Holy Domain, the Temple will immediately send troops to suppress it."
Fairy Hongling added, "Each temple is guarded by three cultivators at the Early Dao Union. They are all direct disciples of the three Dao Lords, possessing great strength and wielding powerful Law Artifact and restrictions bestowed by the Holy Domain."
In addition, each temple has a thousand Holy Domain Iron Cavalry, all with at least the cultivation level of the Late Spirit Transformation, possessing extremely strong combat power.
More importantly, there is a dedicated communication channel between the temple and the Holy Domain.
"If the Temple is in danger, the Holy Domain will receive the news immediately and send reinforcements to its aid. That's why, over the years, no one has ever dared to attack the Temple."
Li Yunjing frowned slightly.
He hadn't expected that the three Dao Lords would have established such an institution.
The existence of the temple is indeed a problem.
If the Eastern Region Holy Temple is not destroyed, then his every move will be noticed by the Central Holy Domain.
Furthermore, he was also unable to use the inter-domain teleportation array to travel to the Southern Region.
Traveling to the Southern Region by land would take at least six months, which would greatly delay his plans.
It seems we must first destroy the Eastern Region Holy Temple.
A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.
"In that case, let's take down the Eastern Region Holy Temple first," Li Yunjing said decisively.
"What?!"
Both True Lord Bishui and Fairy Hongling exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with shock and fear.
"Senior, you absolutely mustn't!" True Lord Bishui hurriedly said, "The Holy Temple represents the Holy Domain! Attacking the Holy Temple is tantamount to openly declaring war on the three Dao Lords! At that time, the Holy Domain will definitely send a large army to suppress us!"
Fairy Hongling anxiously added, "Yes, senior! The three Dao Lords are Divine Ability powerful; we are no match for them at all! If we anger them, we will all perish without a trace!"
The Three Kings of the Eastern Domain also changed their expressions.
Although they submitted to Li Yunjing, they also knew the power of the Holy Temple. Attacking the Holy Temple was simply madness!
Hei Feng couldn't help but say, "My lord, True Lord Bishui is right. Behind the Holy Temple are three Dao Lords. We can't afford to break ties with the Holy Domain right now. Perhaps... perhaps we should hold back and wait for the Luozhen Sect's army to arrive?"
Seeing the panicked expressions on everyone's faces, Li Yunjing smiled faintly and said, "What are you afraid of? It's just a holy temple. Three Early Dao Union Integration cultivators and a thousand Late Spirit Transformation cavalry are nothing but chickens and dogs in my eyes."
"As for the Holy Domain's reinforcements?" Li Yunjing's lips curled into a disdainful smile. "Even if they come, so what? Before the Luozhen Sect's army arrives, I'll make sure they don't leave alive."
He stood up, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said firmly, "My mind is made up. Five days from now, we will attack the Eastern Region Holy Temple!"
"True Lord Bishui, Fairy Hongling, after you two return, immediately integrate all the forces of the Ruins of Return Manor, not only Ruins of Return Manor, but also Qianyuan Palace and the entire Eastern Domain."
"Golden Wing King, Azure Scale King, Hei Feng, after you three return, unite all the Demon Race forces in the Eastern Domain."
"And the Myriad Demon Hall, Myriad Demon Hall three leaders are dead. You three will take over the Myriad Demon Hall Myriad Demon Hall consolidate its power."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Three Kings of the Eastern Domain, though somewhat worried, immediately bowed and replied.
They had blind confidence in Li Yunjing's abilities; if Li Yunjing said he could win, then he definitely could.
True Lord Bishui and Fairy Hongling exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
Now that things have come to this, they have no way out but to follow Li Yunjing down this dark path.
As for the outcome, at worst I'll die. But even if I die, I'll die a glorious death, so my life won't have been in vain!
The two bowed and said, "Yes, seniors, we'll go back and prepare now."
Li Yunjing nodded and said, "Alright, you can all go and prepare. We'll all meet at the Ruins of Return Manor in five days."
"Yes, senior!"
The crowd responded in unison, and then left the main hall one by one.
Inside the main hall, only Li Yunjing remained.
He walked slowly to the entrance of the main hall and looked up towards the south.
That place is the location of the Eastern Region Holy Temple.
"The Holy Temple?" A glint of battle intent flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "Perfect. Let your blood announce the arrival of the Luozhen Sect."
"Three Dao Lords, you will soon learn that your reign has come to an end."
Outside the main hall of the Ruins of Return Manor, True Lord Bishui and Fairy Hongling walked side by side, both with extremely solemn expressions.
"My lord, are we really going to follow him to attack the Holy Temple?" Fairy Hongling asked in a low voice, her tone filled with worry. "This is declaring war on the Holy Domain! If we fail, we will all die without a burial place."
True Lord Bishui sighed and said, "My wife, now that things have come to this, do we have any other choice? You've seen for yourself how terrifying that senior's strength is."
Even the three leaders of the Myriad Demon Hall, who were so terrifying, were easily killed by him.
If we dare disobey his orders, our fate will be even worse than that of the three leaders of the Myriad Demon Hall.
The Fairy Hongling fell silent. She knew that the True Lord Bishui was telling the truth.
True Lord Bishui continued, "Moreover, what Senior Li Yunjing said may not be a lie."
If the Tianyuan Dao Realm is truly as powerful as he claims, then conquering the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm is only a matter of time.
We submit to him now, and when the Luozhen Sect army arrives, we will be meritorious subjects.
Perhaps, with the help of the Luozhen Sect, we might even have a chance to break through to the Dao Union Middle Stage, or even the Late Dao Union, or even Loose Immortal...
"This..." A hint of excitement flashed in Fairy Hongling's eyes.