"Over the past month, the Sky Demon has been making many strange movements. The conflict at the border is getting worse, but I didn't expect them to make such a big move."
"In one night, six footholds were destroyed, and more than 100 cultivators went missing. You should know that there are only a few thousand cultivators who graduate from the Dao Schools every year."
"What is the Supreme Sword Pavilion doing when they didn't issue any response to the Sky Demon's sudden rampage? I request that the commander-in-chief of the Northwest War Zone be replaced immediately. "
"The actions of the Extraterrestrial Demons are too sudden. It's impossible for us to predict them in advance. Moreover, they have abnormal actions every few months. We can't waste our time and energy every time. Summon high-level cultivators and troops. No one can waste time like this. Everyone needs to cultivate."
"Humans can't handle this crisis. The Sky Demon's rampage has cost 100 cultivators. This is a huge mistake on the Supreme Sword Pavilion's part. I will report this to the Celestial Court."
In the meeting room, the voices of debate rang out incessantly. Dozens of human higher-ups, including representatives from the four Dao Academies, the government, the military, and the Heavenly Court, were arguing over the situation before them.
At that moment, Yun Chonghe and Ying Lui from Dong Hua Dao School were sitting at the side.
As the principal of Dong Hua Dao School and the current Sect Leader of the Three Clear Daoist Sect, Yun Chonghe had many important tasks. Therefore, he didn't work in the Dao School.
When the war broke out in the Northwest War Zone, he immediately responded to the call. He looked at Ying Lui and asked telepathically, "How are Zhou Bai and Old Zhao?"
Ying Lui said, "Zhou Bai went to the battlefield to train. With his skills, he shouldn't be in danger. Moreover, Old Zhao is secretly following him to protect him. "
Yun Chonghe nodded, then suddenly sighed, "Old Zhao, are we done?"
Ying Lui's face darkened. "According to the latest assessment, he is at his limit. I'm afraid that after protecting Zhou Bai, he will have to meet the Grand Elder."
Yun Chong thought of Zhao Shouyi, who wanted Meng Ruo to survive, the Evil Sect's betrayal of the four Dao Schools, and the Sky Demon's rebellion. He felt that the situation was difficult, and the humans were treading on thin ice.
Yun Chonghe thought of Zhou Bai, the winner of the Four Schools Tournament, and the way he rejected Immortal Ming Yue. His expression softened a little. "What do you think of Zhou Bai?"
A smile appeared on Ying Luo's gloomy face, "Zhou Bai is a good kid. He is talented, responsible, thick-skinned and strong-willed. However, sometimes he is a little jumpy … and his preferences are a little special."
Yun Chonghe: "That's good."
At that moment, the debate in the meeting seemed to have come to an end. The middle-aged man stood up and said, "The Celestial Court's latest order from the Thunder Department. For the time being, there will be no deities participating in this war. The war will now be under the command of the Thunder Department's special commissioner, Qing Yangzi."
The man who spoke was a special commissioner from the Celestial Court in Central City. He was in charge of conveying the Celestial Court's orders.
The middle-aged Daoist beside him was Qing Yangzi, who was sent by the Thunder Department to command the war.
Hearing the words of the special commissioner from the Celestial Court, everyone's expression changed. Some were shocked, some were terrified, some were uneasy, and some were confused … There were all kinds of emotions.
"The Sky Demon is making a big move this time. Without the support of the deities, how are we going to fight?"
"Is there something wrong? Why isn't the Thunder Department coming to support us? This isn't an ordinary Sky Demon's rebellion! "
"Please contact the Thunder Department again. There must be some misunderstanding!"
The people who started shouting were mostly from the human government. In contrast, the leaders of the military and the four Dao Schools remained silent.
Currently, the human government was mainly composed of the government, the military, and the four Dao Schools.
The government represented the will of the Celestial Court. Most of the officials were sent by the Celestial Court. They were in charge of human administration, livelihood, economy, agriculture, and so on.
The military was made up of high-level human cultivators. They were mainly in charge of fighting the Sky Demon. The four Dao Schools represented the four major sects. They were the legacies of human cultivation. The higher-ups in the schools often overlapped with the higher-ups in the military.
Facing the pleas of the crowd, Qing Yangzi, who was sent by the Thunder Department, smiled but did not say anything.
Seeing the frightened faces of the government, Wang Shouxuan of the Supreme Sword Pavilion snorted coldly. "Without the deities, do you think we can't fight this war? The highest-level Sky Demon that appeared this time is only level 5 or 6. I think we should take the initiative to attack and clear the battlefield. We should take them down one by one and not give them a chance to regroup. "
The leader of the officials glared at Wang Shouxuan. "Isn't it because you're too weak? You can't even defeat the level 10 Great Sky Demon, let alone the 12 Sky Demon Kings. If any of them attacked us, without the help of the deities, we would be wiped out.
If you can rely on us, would we end up like this? "
Another official said, "Wang Shouxuan, you have to take responsibility for your words. The Sky Demon's activity this time is much more unusual than in previous years. The highest-level Sky Demon that appeared now is only level 5 or 6, but that doesn't mean it will be the same in the future. If a level 9 or even 10 Sky Demon attacks, are you sure you can defend against it? "
"We have to contact the Celestial Court immediately and ask for reinforcements."
At that moment, a cultivator rushed into the meeting room. "A large number of Sky Demon have gathered at the 12th, 13th, and 14th battlefields. There are more than 300,000 of them."
Wang Shouxuan straightened his body. "Are there any Great Sky Demon?"
"We haven't seen any Sky Demon that is level 6 or above."
Wang Shouxuan said, "Immediately set up a sword array. We have to strike first and catch them off guard before they finish gathering …"
"Wait." Qing Yangzi of the Thunder Department said, "If we launch an all-out attack, once the Sky Demon starts another all-out war with the humans, can you, Wang Shouxuan, bear the consequences?"
"They're already at our doorstep!" Wang Shouxuan said angrily, "Are you going to watch them gather, form a formation, and attack?"
Qing Yangzi shook his head. "The Great Sky Demon and the deities of the Celestial Court are keeping each other in check. As long as the Sky Demon is still rational, they won't launch an all-out attack. In my opinion, they're purposely luring us out of West Peak City's array to exhaust our strength. "
"Pass down my order. All cultivators stay in West Peak City and all scouts retreat to the city. Without my orders, no one is allowed to attack the Sky Demon. Violators will be punished according to military law. "
Wang Shouxuan said angrily, "You're delaying the battle!"
"Once the war starts, the Sky Demon can survive even if they die, but what about our cultivators?" Qing Yangzi said coldly, "I can't let the lives of my people be sacrificed in a pointless war of attrition. The war between the humans and the Sky Demon should be avoided as much as possible. The battlefield isn't a place for you, Wang Shouxuan, to act like a hero.
Wang Shouxuan, the Celestial Court has given me full authority to command this war. If you don't obey my orders, I'll report this to the Celestial Court and remove you from your position. "
Qing Yangzi turned to the crowd and said, "Don't worry, the Celestial Court has been keeping an eye on the war. Although they won't send any reinforcements now, please believe me. If the Sky Demon really launches an all-out attack, I'll immediately summon the deities of the Thunder Department to the battlefield."
"It's not that the Celestial Court doesn't really care about you. It's just that they have their own things to do and can't leave for the time being."
Hearing Qing Yangzi's words, those who wanted to object also silently shut their mouths.
…
A moment later, the entire sky above West Peak City was filled with sword lights. Countless cultivators had gathered in the city and were facing off against the Sky Demon that was gathered hundreds of kilometers away.
However, the entire group of cultivators was somewhat gloomy. After all, they didn't have any reinforcements from the Immortals in this war. Most people's confidence was shaken.
'Can humans defeat the Sky Demon alone?'
Similar thoughts kept ringing in the minds of countless people.
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