Chapter 2652 - 2650: Yang Jian Borrows Troops

Chapter 2652: Chapter 2650: Yang Jian Borrows Troops

After the court was dismissed, all the Divine Generals left, discussing fervently among themselves.

The Jade Emperor specifically kept Taibai Venus behind and invited him to the Tongming Hall at the back for a conversation.

This great hall is where the Jade Emperor usually handles state affairs, and it’s also where his study is located.

Once Taibai Venus was seated inside, he ordered tea to be served, and inquired with Taibai Venus somewhat puzzled, "The ancient Demon Emperor had ten sons; weren’t they all killed by Hou Yi? Where did this Golden Crow Prince come from?"

Taibai Venus put down the teacup and reported to the Jade Emperor, "Your Majesty, you might not be aware. Hou Yi indeed killed nine sons back then, but one son and several Demon Clan generals fled to the deserted boundary. Over the years, they have thrived there and have now formed a considerable force."

The Jade Emperor asked curiously, "Isn’t there a rumor that this Daoist Lu Ya is the tenth son?"

Taibai Venus replied, "Your Majesty is correct; Daoist Lu Ya is indeed the tenth son, but he is the slain corpse of this tenth son. Through the years, this slain corpse has been active in the Immortal Realm and played a significant role during the Deification Catastrophe, assisting the Exposition Sect greatly. Because of this, the Saints have turned a blind eye to this matter."

The Jade Emperor asked, "Then what about Daoist Lu Ya? He is a Divine Monarch; can he not persuade this Golden Crow Prince?"

Taibai Venus replied, "Persuasion is impossible. A few days ago, Daoist Lu Ya was killed by the Eastern Emperor, whom Your Majesty just appointed."

"What?"

The Jade Emperor was so startled that he furrowed his brow, looking utterly incredulous.

Daoist Lu Ya was renowned throughout the Three Realms and could match the Golden Immortals of the Sect of Severance during the Deification Catastrophe.

Yet now, he had been killed by someone.

The Jade Emperor confirmed with Taibai Venus, "Is the Eastern Emperor truly that powerful?"

Taibai Venus nodded and advised the Jade Emperor, "At the moment, the ancient Demon Clan is formidable. I’m afraid even Er Lang the Divine Lord will be ineffective. Looking across the Three Realms, it seems that only this Eastern Emperor can aid our Heavenly Court."

The Jade Emperor’s face darkened, "The matters of the Heavenly Court must be governed by the Heavenly Court. If we plead to the Eastern Emperor, what will the Three Realms think of our Heavenly Court? I have been commanded by Hongjun Daoist, along with the Heavenly Empress Mother, to govern the Three Realms. I do not believe that with such a significant issue, Hongjun Daoist would remain indifferent. Today, I shall visit the Thirty-Six Heavens to beseech the Daoist and request him to issue a decree, letting the Sanqing intervene and resolve this matter."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Taibai Venus bowed with clasped hands, though he wasn’t very optimistic in his heart.

This ancient Demon Clan has a special status; firstly, they were once the rulers of the Heavenly Court, and secondly, they have the protection of Saint Nuwa’s fate.

Cycles of causality – in the face of great forces, even Saints cannot interfere with destiny.

In the Mortal Realm of Liangshan Island, many commoners have already come, attracted by fame, to burn incense and pray on the island.

The Duke of Qi also came with people requesting an audience, hoping the Eastern Emperor could save the world.

On the main peak, in the Green Bamboo Forest, Long Fei was sitting and drinking tea when Lin Yingying hurriedly rushed up, shouting at him, "How can you be in the mood for tea when this damned sun won’t go down? The people on shore will swim over to beg you if this continues."

Behind her, a group of disciples followed, all looking at Long Fei. Led by the Little Kirin, they knelt and kowtowed to Long Fei, "Father, didn’t you often teach us cultivators to consider upholding righteousness as our duty? Now that this Golden Crow Great Demon is wreaking havoc in the Immortal Realm, are we to sit and watch?"

Song Yuchan and Long Fei knelt and ardently pleaded, "Master, please save the common people of the world. This sun has been scorching for three days. If it continues like this, the people of the world will not survive."

Long Fei waved them up, telling them, "With the Witch-Demon Catastrophe, the fate of heaven and earth returns to the Human Race. Now that the Great Catastrophe has arrived, everything is predestined. The fate of the Witch and Demon Tribes must return. Even the Divine Spirits and Saints in the heavens now need to refrain. No matter who goes up, they will meet the doom of slaughter."

The Great Catastrophe is merely once again the Heavenly Dao redistributing energy in the Three Realms.

Some fall, some rise.

Whoever obstructs the Heavenly Dao will meet death.

The disciples looked at Long Fei with disappointment, not willing to accept, "Are we just going to let them carry on their wickedness unchecked?"

"Father, we are not afraid of death. As long as we can save the common people of the world, we will die without regret!"

"Yes, Master. To die for the people of the world, we will die without regret!"

"Master, we are not afraid of death. If we ignore this matter, then what was the purpose of learning the Dao?"

The group straightened their chests, all exuding righteousness, their hearts caring for the world.

Long Fei looked at them with satisfaction, his years of teaching these disciples not in vain.

In the Human Realm, he faced solitude, suppressing the Demon Race for thirty thousand years.

In the Immortal Realm, he naturally wouldn’t watch as these ancient Demon Clans wreaked havoc in the Human Realm.

The Saints and Divine Spirits dared not intervene, so he would.

The Heavenly Dao’s fate cannot be defied, so he will go against it.

He instructed his disciples, "Go and prepare the soldiers and horses. Since this is the case, then we shall fight against these ancient Demon Clans."

The disciples exclaimed with joy, "Master is wise!"

The group excitedly withdrew, and soon the sound of war drums echoed across the island.

For another three days, Long Fei did not make any move.

Everyone thought Long Fei was not letting them go to war and impatiently wanted to plead for battle again.

At this moment, someone reported from the island that Er Lang the Divine Lord from Confluence of the Rivers had come to visit.

Long Fei’s lips curled up as he let them invite Er Lang the Divine Lord up.

This was the first time he met Er Lang the Divine Lord, having long heard his name.

On the mountain, a golden light stepped forward.

A young Daoist in golden armor approached, formidable and full of battle spirit, carrying a Tri-Edged Double-Blade. He cupped his fists in salute to Long Fei, "Confluence of the Rivers, Yang Jian, pays respects to the Eastern Emperor."

Long Fei looked at him and asked, "How does the Divine Monarch find time to visit my Liangshan Island today?"

Er Lang the Divine Lord openly replied, "To borrow troops and request aid!"

Long Fei laughed, "I don’t believe we have such deep relations, do we?"

Er Lang the Divine Lord solemnly said, "I am not here for myself, but for the world’s sentient beings. This sun has been burning in the sky for seven days. If it continues, the world will be devastated. You have always walked the path of justice. I believe the Eastern Emperor cannot sit idle and let these ancient Demon Clans bring chaos to the Three Realms. If you lend assistance this time, my life will henceforth be yours."

With a bang, he impaled the Tri-Edged Double-Blade into the ground and strongly knelt before Long Fei with his hands clasped in a salute.

Long Fei raised him up and told him, "From now on, the million Demon Soldiers on this island will all be under your command."

"Thank you, Emperor, for your permission!"

Er Lang the Divine Lord was pleasantly surprised, not expecting Long Fei to be so straightforward.

Originally, he approached with a tentative mindset, and as he speculated, Long Fei indeed had far more feelings of righteousness and care for the people than the Divine Spirits above.

On Liangshan Island, war drums thundered.

Various new battleships appeared on the island, all newly developed by the disciples over the years.

In total, over a hundred main ships, all equipped for inter-cosmic warfare as divine-grade equipment.

In terms of materials and weaponry on board, all infinitely close to the Golden Immortal Standard, capable of fighting a Golden Immortal.