At Mount Mei, within the now well-established mansion of the Wondrous Dao Immortal of Clear Springs.
Yang Jian sat quietly on the steps before the mansion gate, wearing a light blue robe. His handsome face bore a leisurely expression as he lowered his head to polish his old companion—his trusted weapon of many battles.
—The Heavenly Court Entertainment’s Bronze Mirror Streaming Platform, Er Lang Custom Edition.
Back when he was cultivating at Mount Jade Spring, he always thought the Heavenly Court was a place of oppressive dogma. The immortals serving the Heavenly Court lived in constant fear, with higher-ranked immortals wielding life-and-death authority over their lower-ranked counterparts.
Later he realized he had overthought it.
The atmosphere in the Heavenly Court was wonderful. Apart from being unable to openly pursue romance, lower-ranked immortals could enjoy themselves freely when off duty—drinking, chatting, addressing their loneliness, savoring life, and watching streams.
The Heavenly Court didn’t allow overtime work, after all, every immortal needed to accumulate merits during their shifts.
A true immortal’s life.
He had been the Heavenly Court’s recorder for quite some time now, presenting content to his fellow immortals ranging from demon-slaying to farming and fishing, and even to mortal funerals and monster births.
Whatever the Heavenly Court lacked, he could stream it—this was his second greatest advantage.
Of course, his greatest advantage was his appearance and temperament. This was something Yang Jian was reluctant to admit, but had to acknowledge.
If he were to open the bronze mirror now and just sit quietly here, he could attract numerous immortal maidens to secretly observe him, reaching sixty percent of his normal streaming viewership.
Nothing else to it—he’d tested it.
Sometimes Yang Jian wondered if Star Lord Tai Bai had considered this aspect when arranging his path and protecting him to achieve today’s success.
Adding a new face to Heavenly Court Entertainment, breaking the original ‘one Bian among many immortal maidens’ situation.
‘Star-Lord Tai Bai’s calculations are mysterious; these factors must have been within his considerations.’
Yang Jian stopped his movements and reclined on the steps, his left elbow supporting his upper body’s weight as he watched a batch of recently recruited good demons practicing battle formations in the distance.
He pondered what to stream this afternoon.
Just as another seemingly boring…
Boom!
A muffled thunder exploded overhead. Yang Jian frowned and looked up, his third eye on his forehead opening slightly.
He had intended to see which demon king dared to cause trouble here, but looking up, he saw a golden cloud had appeared in the sky.
The golden clouds churned as heavenly authority descended!
A jade token flew out from within, transforming into the phantom image of a white-haired elder. Yang Jian looked closely—who else could it be but Star-Lord Tai Bai?
“Where is Yang Jian? Come forth to receive military orders!”
Yang Jian’s spirit surged as he leaped up from the doorstep, standing straight in mid-air and cupping his fists in salute:
“Yang Jian is here! Awaiting orders!”
As he spoke, several streaks of light hurriedly flew in from various directions—several of the Six Friends of Mount Mei, kneeling on one knee with clasped fists.
Another thunderclap exploded, golden lightning illuminating hundreds of miles around Mount Mei, adding to Li Changshou’s phantom’s majesty.
The phantom spoke in a resonant voice:
“In recent years, demons at the Northern Continent’s borders have grown restless. Ancient great demons have ignored the Dao Ancestor’s past prohibitions and gone to the Northern Continent to provoke the Wu Clan, intending to incite a war of extinction.
Now, I have returned from the Chaos Sea, and by decree of the Jade Emperor of the Golden Palace of Natural Wonders, I am to clear the Northern Continent of demons and purify the cosmos of evil energy!
Yang Jian, hear your orders!
You are appointed as Grand Marshal of Demon Suppression, commanding three hundred thousand Heaven’s Army troops. Within three days, march to the Northern Continent’s borders, create momentum, suppress the enemy formations, and establish military might!
Later, when my attack order comes down, strike directly at the demon lairs!
Let demons with karmic burdens return to reincarnation, and those with deep sins who devour living souls shall have their souls scattered, denied rebirth!”
As soon as the phantom finished speaking, Mount Mei suddenly flickered with golden light. Golden pillars descended from the deep heavens, figures flying out within them, arranging troops and formations in the sky above Mount Mei.
In bright armor, holding spears and bows, all with cultivation between late Elemental Immortal and early True Immortal—these were the Heavenly Court’s elite troops!
Yang Jian looked around, then back at the phantom watching him, and saluted:
“Yang Jian accepts the command!”
The elder’s phantom slowly nodded, his image dispersing. The jade token surged with streams of golden light, transforming into a tiger tally firmly gripped by Yang Jian.
Raising his Three-Point Double-Edge Spear high, Yang Jian shouted:
“Where are the Battle Division commanders? Gather to discuss! March out swiftly!”
Several dozen Heaven Generals from various locations responded in unison, transforming into streaks of light shooting forward.
…
Outside Fengdu City in the Netherworld.
“Horse, how long do you think this Great Tribulation of Investiture will last? These waves of souls show no sign of diminishing, moo~”
“The Queen said at least three to five hundred years, and there’s probably another big wave coming. This is just the beginning, neigh!”
“We’ve got it easy though, all the fights we needed to fight were done in ancient times. Now we can just retire comfortably.”
“It’s a bit too monotonous though.”
On the cliff top by the eastern fortress of Fengdu City, where the River of Three Crossings flows, two sturdy men lay prone, watching countless spirits in the river below while chatting idly.
Grilling meat was out of the question—without seasonings, they felt grilled meat had lost its soul.
Asking for seasonings was impossible now. Before, they could pretend not to know Li Changshou from the Degree Immortal Gate’s true identity, but now it was public—Li Changshou was the Heavenly Court’s bigshot, Star-Lord Tai Bai.
How could they, the Twin Marshals of Soul Collection in the Netherworld, visit the Tai Bai Palace in Heaven just for their gastronomic desires?
This… their rank wasn’t high enough to casually visit Heaven…
“Horse, those joyful days were short.”
“Compared to our clansmen who became judges, we’re quite leisurely, neigh.”
“I want to go have fun with Star-Lord… moo.”
“Sigh, we haven’t had any chances to appear lately, neigh.”
Whoosh—
A golden light suddenly flashed past the edge of the two strongmen’s vision, coming from the east and disappearing extremely quickly into Fengdu City.
The brothers jolted to attention, frantically putting on their masks, but before they could get up, they saw a white light appear before King Yama’s Hall, transforming into the figure of Heaven’s Star Lord Tai Bai.
The Ten Kings of Yama all came out to welcome him, while spirits everywhere trembled in fear.
Judges stopped their writing to observe from within the hall; ghost officials gripped their chains and wooden staffs while peeking out.
Lightning flashed and thunder rolled again, several golden lightning bolts flashing behind the white-robed Star-Lord, his call reaching every corner of Fengdu City.
“Are the Kings of Yama present?”
King Qin Guang stepped forward and made a Daoist salute, “This minor deity is here!”
Compared to announcing orders at Mount Mei, Li Changshou’s voice here carried less authority and more gentleness.
He said:
“Kings of Yama, hear the Jade Emperor’s decree.
Now, demons of the Northern Continent cause chaos, and karmically burdened great demons in the Three Realms remain unquelled. The Heavenly Court wishes to clear the world’s karmic burdens and maintain cosmic righteousness.
This endeavor requires a joint effort from Heaven and the Netherworld, and the Wu Clan cultivating in the Netherworld since ancient times must also contribute.
In half a month, the Heavenly Court will station heavy forces throughout the Northern Continent. The Netherworld is requested to dispatch a force of Yin soldiers for mutual support. Wu Clan experts may, by Heaven’s decree, go to aid the severely weakened Northern Wu Clan.
Do the Kings of Yama have any objections?”
The Ten Kings of Yama exchanged glances, quickly reaching a consensus. All showed excitement as they saluted in unison.
“This minor deity accepts the command and will immediately muster troops to aid the Northern Continent!”
Li Changshou’s phantom slowly nodded, his image directly dissipating. The jade token that had flown in transformed into a silk decree, falling into King Qin Guang’s large hands.
The Ten Kings immediately gathered around to examine it, each cracking their knuckles, eager to remove their ‘prominently horned’ masks, and rush to battle the demon clan.
King of the Five Offices puzzled: “Why has the Heavenly Court suddenly moved against the demon clan?”
King Qin Guang sighed and smiled: “It seems Star-Lord has gained much in the Chaos Sea.”
“Elder Brother, what do you mean? What connection is there between Star Lord’s gains in the Chaos Sea and Heaven’s major movement now?”
“It naturally relates to that strand of Primordial Purple Qi. The Star Lord is likely returning a favor, establishing order for Heaven and Earth in advance…
Enough, there are many complex matters here, some words can no longer be spoken in Heaven and Earth.”
King Qin Guang waved his hand: “Let’s get moving quickly. The Heavenly Court has given us the pretext of aiding the Northern Continent. Weren’t you all gnashing your teeth and calling for battle before?
Now, the opportunity has come.”
The other Kings nodded, turned, and called out, and ghosts big and small responded in unison. Several ghost officials rushed toward the depths of the Netherworld.
Ox-Head and Horse-Face came running from afar, howling wildly.
Meanwhile, at the Four Seas Dragon Palaces.
Li Changshou’s four phantoms faced the four bowing Dragon Kings, announcing similar decrees in resonant voices:
“By command of the Jade Emperor of the Golden Palace of Natural Wonders!
Recently the Four Seas have been turbulent and the Three Realms unstable. The Dragon Clan must examine and reform itself, seeking out the root of the Four Seas’ turmoil.
From today, the Heavenly Court dispatches troops to reorganize the Three Realms’ order, commanding the Four Seas Dragon Palaces to fully cooperate, each sending armies to work with Heaven’s Water Division troops to seal the entrances and exits of the Five Continents of the Wilderness.
Without Heaven’s command, any being is strictly forbidden from entering or leaving, and violators are to be killed without mercy!
The Dragon Clan must guard the sea eyes well, and cause no disturbance during Heaven’s demon suppression campaign!”
The Four Dragon Kings saluted in unison to receive the decree. After Li Changshou’s phantom dispersed, they each called out orders, and the Four Seas stirred in succession.
In the South Jambudvipa Continent, within the King of Shang’s sleeping palace.
Many palace guards were puzzled why their normally energetic ‘Great King’ had gone to sleep during the day.
They didn’t know that in their king’s dream, he was looking up at a Heavenly Court deity sitting cross-legged in the clouds.
The King of Shang carefully examined the figure and asked with some confusion: “Immortal, are you the benefactor who saved my ancestor?”
Naturally, it was Li Changshou who was sending the dream to the Human Emperor.
Li Changshou nodded with a smile, and instead of issuing a decree here, he spoke slowly:
“I am Star-Lord Tai Bai of the Heavenly Court, master of change and water affairs, also born of the human race, now a proper deity of Heaven.
In recent years there has been cosmic turmoil, with evil energy breeding and demons causing chaos, all because Heaven is dispatching troops to campaign against demons in the Three Realms.
As the current Human Emperor, you should uphold righteousness and mind your words and actions, using your destiny to protect countless mortals.
Do not lose virtue or credibility, do not act with tyranny. Rule with benevolence, and the Heavenly Court will ensure the Shang nation enjoys favorable weather and peace.
If you as Human Emperor fall prey to demons, don’t blame me for disregarding my friendship with your ancestor and bringing disaster upon the Shang nation.”
Hearing this, the King of Shang hurriedly said: “I will certainly remember the Immortal’s teachings.”
“Good,” Li Changshou slowly nodded, his phantom dispersing from the King of Shang’s dream.
…
After leaving the King of Shang’s dream, Li Changshou shifted his divine consciousness and, borrowing Heaven’s authority, manifested in various temples of the South Sea Divine Teaching to send warning dreams to several key divine envoys.
He wasn’t asking the Divine Teaching to clash with Western Teaching’s incense temples—that would bring no benefit, only attract karmic burdens.
He merely wanted them to be more cautious, protect themselves, and guard against desperate demons lashing out.
Prevention is better than cure.
In less than half a day, he had stirred up the Three Realms with his extended reach.
In the Heavenly Court’s Divine Might Palace, before the Heaven’s Way artifact Dream Sky Instrument, Li Changshou opened his eyes, sitting cross-legged on a rush cushion, carefully considering his arrangements in various places.
Things must be done step by step, neither panicking nor losing measure.
His current mobilization of Heaven’s Eight Divisions of proper deities and million troops was only targeting the demon clan that had ambushed the Wu Clan tribes in the North Continent.
Between the Wu Clan and the demon clan, Li Changshou favored the former. Although humans and the Wu Clan had fought great battles at the end of ancient times for supremacy over Heaven and Earth, that was all after the demon court’s destruction.
Moreover, there was also his connection with Queen Houtu.
He wanted to warn others by punishing one, to see if Spirit Mountain would throw itself into disarray. After depleting the demon clan’s strength, Heaven would ride the momentum to pressure Spirit Mountain and settle old scores.
Originally, Li Changshou had planned to gradually complete this series of plans in the hundreds of years before the Great Tribulation of Investiture arrived.
But after one trip to the Purple Void Palace, he should show some gesture, advancing the penultimate step of Heaven’s rise early—clearing away the old order.
The final step of Heaven’s rise would naturally be the Investiture List taking its place.
Dealing with Spirit Mountain now wasn’t about killing how many of their sage disciples, but about completely sweeping away their external forces.
Taking action in the North Continent was only the first step. Next would be capturing Primordial fierce beasts, destroying ancient great demons, sweeping away all of Spirit Mountain’s questionable experts;
Then Heaven’s armies would march out to the Five Continents, directly participating in the conquest of incense kingdoms, quickly rewriting the unbalanced power distribution in the Three Thousand Worlds.
The rise of the Approaching Heaven Palace must also be accelerated.
For this series of ‘operations,’ Li Changshou had given ample time—they could be completed within twenty years.
When he wasn’t at the Heavenly Court, its biggest problem was—
Not daring to fight, lacking confidence.
The Jade Emperor had several times resolved to dispatch troops for major battles but was always persuaded otherwise by various immortals and deities as if Heaven’s great fortune all rested on him, Li Changsheng and defeat was certain in his absence.
Especially Wood Lord, who completely didn’t dare lead troops, each time counseling the Jade Emperor to wait a bit longer, wait a bit longer.
With all the waiting, Spirit Mountain became inflated, the demon clan thought they were capable again, and the cosmos was almost thrown into chaos.
The Heavenly Court had developed rapidly for hundreds of years prior, its foundation was already substantial. Though lacking in experts, why not use generals like Yang Jian?
Li Changshou slowly exhaled and stood up.
The few immortals and confidants waiting near the Dream Sky Instrument immediately gathered around.
East Wood Lord hurriedly asked: “Changshou, how did it go?”
“I’ve already given warning through dreams to the Human Emperor,” Li Changshou said as he rose. “Please trouble Wood Lord to report this to His Majesty the Jade Emperor. I’ll continue arranging a few small matters.”
“Ah, alright!”
East Wood Lord seemed to want to say something, turning back as if to return.
Li Changshou smiled: “Does Wood Lord have instructions?”
“How dare I give any instructions,” Wood Lord hurriedly said. “Changshou, you’ll be the death of me.
I wanted to ask if we still need to request help from Dao experts this time. If we need Dao experts, I don’t mind making several trips.”
“No, we won’t mobilize Dao experts this time,” Li Changshou smiled. “With the Great Tribulation approaching, Dao experts are in danger themselves. It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to request or move anyone.
I had planned to discuss this with Wood Lord after eliminating the demon clan.
The numerous immortal sects in the Middle God Continent have also entered the tribulation, most driven by catastrophe into endless battles. Wood Lord can send people to observe, finding opportunities to subjugate some sects in Heaven’s name.
This matter needs detailed regulations and careful planning. Why doesn’t Wood Lord prepare a memorial later to present to His Majesty the Jade Emperor?”
East Wood Lord pondered carefully, then smiled: “Changshou, are you trying to give me credit? There’s no need, no need at all.”
But Li Changshou transmitted:
“After this campaign, I will certainly be too prominent and must keep a low profile, staying behind closed doors.
If beings of the Three Realms only know Star-Lord Tai Bai and not His Majesty the Jade Emperor, that’s truly not my wish. We all serve His Majesty and Heaven.
Please let Wood Lord take on this matter and make plans for the Middle God Continent. If there’s any uncertainty, you can discuss it with me.
Heaven doesn’t need an overly brilliant minister of power, but needs three to five brave and capable ministers.”
Hearing this, East Wood Lord frowned slightly, thought carefully, and then made a Daoist salute to Li Changshou, sighing as he agreed to the matter.
After Wood Lord left on his cloud, Li Changshou summoned the other immortals forward, giving various instructions and arrangements for Heaven’s divisions to coordinate with the Northern Continent campaign.
After these official matters were arranged, Golden Peng, Ao Yi, Bian Zhuang, and Spirit Zhenzhu Child came forward to salute.
Li Changshou pondered for a moment, then took out a treasure pouch sealed with immortal power from his sleeve, handed it to Golden Peng, and said:
“Marshal Golden Peng, I must trouble you to make another trip, rushing at full speed to Xuandu City to personally deliver this treasure pouch to my senior apprentice-brother the Great Dharma Master, and you must return within half a year.”
“Yes!”
“Ao Yi, go find Queen Houtu’s Seven Emotions incarnation, and head to the Northern Continent in half a month, saying it’s to avenge the Wu Clan.”
“Yes!”
“Bian Zhuang… how are your injuries?”
Li Changshou asked with concern, and Bian Zhuang’s eyes reddened, almost crying.
He hurriedly said: “Star-Lord, that you still remember this minor official’s injuries, how can I not be moved!
I recovered after half a month of rest,… but that scoundrel who impersonated you, Star-Lord, killed thousands of my brothers!
This debt must be settled with him no matter what!”
Li Changshou said: “Good, this is the task arranged for you.”
Bian Zhuang’s whole body trembled, his previous vigor instantly diminishing by half as he said softly: “This minor official… fears… fears he’s no match for that fierce person.”
“You certainly won’t be his match,” Li Changshou transmitted. “This time, you’ll still handle spreading information. Use every means at your disposal to bring up the old matter of ‘Maitreya being Kun Peng’s Second Spirit’ within half a year.
The one who impersonated me and attacked Heaven’s supply lines that day was this Maitreya.
This time, I’m not just catching wind and shadows, nor just fabricating baseless claims. When Golden Peng returns, everything will have solid proof.”
Hearing this, Bian Zhuang’s spirit steadied. He knelt on one knee and loudly accepted the command.
But then, Bian Zhuang puzzledly transmitted: “Star-Lord, if I may ask one more thing, how could there possibly be solid proof?”
Li Changshou smiled calmly but said nothing more.
All rights to explain Kun Peng’s Second Spirit now belonged to him.
After Bian Zhuang left quickly, Li Changshou said: “Where is Spirit Zhenzhu Child?”
Spirit Zhenzhu Child, who had been waiting nearby, became greatly excited, his small face full of anticipation. He stood before Li Changshou, chest out and full of fighting spirit.
Li Changshou took out a jade token from his sleeve and said seriously: “This matter is extremely difficult, and only you can handle it… Deliver this jade token to the Jade Void Palace, and make sure to give it to Senior Brother Broad Achievement.
Tell him that after the Northern Continent matter is settled, I will visit the Jade Void Palace.”
Still delivering messages…
Though compared to delivering messages to the Moon Palace, going to the Jade Void Palace was much more difficult.
Spirit Zhenzhu Child blinked and said loudly: “This disciple will not fail Uncle Master’s trust!”
Then he turned and transformed into a streak of light, rushing impetuously toward the Western Heaven Gate.
‘This fellow…’
Li Changshou raised an eyebrow. He wanted to use him, but the time wasn’t right and his true form hadn’t manifested. The future Great Deity of the Three Pools and Seas still needed more tempering.
…
Half a day later, large battalions of shrimp soldiers and crab generals rushed out from the Four Seas, setting up inner and outer checkpoints and arranging multiple great formations at the four corners of heaven and earth—east, west, south, and north.
After arrangements were complete in various places, four divisions of Heaven’s troops and generals descended carrying the Emperor’s Divine Swords to assist in the guard.
At the four corners of heaven and earth, each location had a thousand true dragons and immortal flood dragons, with several ancient war dragons presiding, supported by Heaven’s Way power, with Heaven’s punishment thunder waiting in the sky…
Completely secure.
The sudden sealing of the Five Continents’ entrances and exits naturally caused wandering cultivators everywhere to feel anxious and unsettled.
But the Heavenly Court promptly issued decrees, posting announcements in various districts and towns, stating that the demon clan had disrespected the Dao Ancestor’s ancient mediation, violating oaths by provoking war with the Wu Clan, and Heaven was dispatching troops in punishment;
Sealing the Five Continents’ entrances and exits was purely to prevent karmically burdened great demons from hiding in the Three Thousand Worlds.
Moreover, the Heavenly Court, upholding principles of serving immortals and caring for every being, not discriminating against immortals or sheltering mortals, had specially set up a temporary ‘office’ inside the Eastern Heaven Gate.
If there were immortals of clean background who had urgent matters requiring them to leave the Five Continents, they could go INSIDE the Eastern Heaven Gate to register and state their reason for leaving, where they would be received with tea, and Heaven’s troops would escort them to the corners of heaven and earth.
Everything had been considered thoroughly.
The Heavenly Court had been fighting with the demon clan for more than a year and a half, and wandering cultivators all understood this matter. Their anxious mood largely dissipated, and more and more gathered to watch the excitement.
Human Qi practitioners were settled, but when these decrees were posted, demons within the Five Continents instantly became anxious.
Sealing off the Five Continents was unprecedented!
And it wasn’t just the Dragon Clan, Sea Clan, and Heaven’s troops maintaining a physical blockade—there was also Heaven’s Way power and punishment thunder waiting everywhere.
This time Heaven was going to make it big—make it harsh!
There was a momentum of completely eradicating the demon clan!
At once, demons at the Five Continents’ borders were panic-stricken, and even demon tribes that had maintained neutrality couldn’t find peace.
After all, no one knew if Heaven was targeting the Northern Continent demons or the demon clan as a whole.
Additionally, with news that “Star-Lord Tai Bai had returned from the Chaos Sea” spreading rapidly, demon morale directly scattered by half, with most thinking of escape routes. Few remained who would unite to resist Heaven together.
However, two days after Heaven sealed the Five Continents, killing intent soared in the Northern Continent as three hundred thousand Heaven’s troops pressured several old demon kings’ strongholds at the Northern Continent’s borders.
Heaven’s rising general, the Jade Emperor’s nephew, the carefully cultivated superstar of Star-Lord Tai Bai—Yang Jian appeared before the great army with the Six Friends of Mount Mei and his dog.
He sat sideways on a cloud, playing with his dog in the breeze, not saying a word;
The Six Friends of Mount Mei (note) of human origin—Kang An Yu, Zhang Bo Shi, Li Huan Zhang, Yao Gong Lin, Guo Shen, and Zhi Jian—each held weapons, standing in a line tall and short, fat and thin, imposing and murderous.
The Northern Continent demons instantly fell into chaos!
Some demon kings, unwilling to flee, broadly invited friends but received few responses.
Some demon kings fled with their families overnight, only to discover… the Five Continents had been sealed, and they had nowhere to escape.
If they fled this time, as long as Heaven didn’t stop pursuing them, they would eventually reach a dead end.
Heaven was forcing their demon clan into battle.
Several days later, dark clouds covered the Northern Continent’s sky as Heaven’s armies almost surrounded the entire Northern Continent.
The Wu Clan, who had suffered defeat before, had long received Heaven’s orders and now contracted their formations defensively, brewing a counterattack to coordinate with Heaven later.
Heaven had been soft for decades but suddenly changed their usual style, becoming tough and decisive, even showing a bit of tyranny.
This not only caught the demon clan off guard but also made various forces puzzled. Through various relationships they investigated, only learning that the one in charge of such grand affairs was Star-Lord Tai Bai.
This ordinary minister of Heaven waved his sleeve, and the Three Realms’ situation changed, with storm clouds gathering over the Five Continents.
The demon clan naturally wasn’t willing to be slaughtered, and the original demon factions—the ‘conservative faction favoring war with humans,’ the ‘neutral faction favoring peace with humans,’ and the ‘went astray pursuing love and freedom faction’—each began to move.
The first gathered demon masses to counter-surround Yang Jian’s forces;
The second sealed their tribes and cities, preparing to surrender as quickly as possible when Heaven’s attack came.
And the third was impressive…
They thought of the demon woman who had some slight connection with Li Changshou before, and in the shortest time rushed to Fox Hill to invite this fox woman out. They selected several of the most beautiful fox women from the Fox Clan to accompany her, brought rich gifts, and together rushed to the Heavenly Court.
“Ah Lan?”
In the Penetrating Brightness Palace, Li Changshou, who was studying troop formations before a ‘sand table,’ frowned and asked the reporting Heaven General:
“What did they say?”
“This… this…”
That Heaven General lowered his head and saluted, muttering softly: “That fox woman holding the Holy Mother Palace token said she wanted to ask if you still remember the little Lan you once suppressed.
She comes on others’ behalf to plead for some demons, requesting to meet with you.”
Li Changshou pondered briefly—the fox woman wasn’t important, as Master would reincarnate in a few hundred years and had no more connection.
But he had to consider that Holy Mother Palace token, as it wouldn’t be good to slight Holy Mother’s face.
Just right, he could take the opportunity to split the demon clan…
In just one breath, Li Changshou had calculated in his heart and said slowly:
“The Heavenly Court’s restricted area is not for her to barge into.
Tell her to wait in the sky above the Northern Continent. Before I lead the army there to eliminate the Northern Continent demons, I’ll allow her to plead in person.
Prepare several bronze mirrors for live broadcast.”
“Yes!”
“This minor deity obeys!”
The Heaven General and several proper deities answered simultaneously. Li Changshou slowly nodded and continued focusing entirely on the sand table before him.
Though they must fight hard battles, where they could reduce Heaven’s troops’ casualties, there was no need to let soldiers shed blood in vain.