Immortal Father
Chapter 495 - 495 175 War is Imminent Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!_3

495: Chapter 175: War is Imminent, Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!_3 495: Chapter 175: War is Imminent, Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!_3 An elder sighed and said,

“Mortals cannot cultivate, and they pose no threat to the Demon Race, yet the Demon Race can devour the souls of mortals to quickly enhance the strength of their own demon souls.”

Another elder said, “We also slay members of the Demon Race and strip their bones and skins to forge magic artifacts.”

“That still should not bring calamity upon the mortals!”

There were two loud bangs as Tianli, the elder, slapped the table and scolded, “I called you here to come up with ideas, not to quarrel among yourselves, and you’re not even embarrassed to lose face in front of the younger generation!”

The elders each offered an awkward smile.

Tianli asked, “Ping’an, what do you think?

How should we handle this situation?”

Li Ping’an pondered for a moment before placing the Jade Talisman back on the table and slowly said, “We can only temporarily strengthen patrols and expedite the transfer of mortals to the rear to avoid the frontlines of battle.

When the elders were speaking earlier, it occurred to me…

the enemy’s surprise attack to capture mortals could very well be for enhancing the strength of their demon soldiers.”

The elders nodded in agreement.

Elder Tianli said, “I’ve already arranged for that to be done, and new reinforcements will soon arrive at the southeast of the Western Continent.”

“How long do you think we have before the war begins?”

“At least twenty days, at most two to three months,” Elder Tianli said, “Despite the Demon Race causing a ruckus, they are slow in assembling their troops.

Inevitably, that great Demon King will need to kill a few minor Demon Kings to assert his authority.”

“Then we must prepare as if the battle might commence within ten days.”

Li Ping’an spoke earnestly,

“Although the elders are experienced and understand the Demon Race exceedingly well, it would be prudent to have extra precautions in place.

The more we prepare, the more secure the mortals in the southern part of the Western Continent will be.”

Elder Tianli chuckled and sighed, “Rest assured, our preparations are based on the assumption that the Demon Race will initiate combat within ten days.

The Golden Immortal experts are already on standby, and we’ve hidden more than a dozen transport formations over there, ready to move troops at any moment.”

Li Ping’an was relieved and stood up to bow to Elder Tianli.

Li Ping’an said, “Elder, Minister Feng has ordered me to fulfill the duty of a leader of ten soldiers in this battle.

I must return to the barracks now and await military orders!”

Tianli frowned and asked, “Minister Feng really sent you there?”

“I would hardly deceive the elder with such matters,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “I only have three soldiers under my command, and I need to rush to fill out my ranks.”

Elder Tianli hesitated to say more, simply stating, “Then go and prepare as a reserve unit.”

Li Ping’an did not say more and turned to leave, hurrying back to the barracks with his trusted aides.

As soon as he entered the Barracks Secret Realm, he keenly sensed a change in the atmosphere from the usual tranquility to one that was more somber and tense.

Throngs of celestial soldiers were meditating on clouds, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The location of his command tent had become much more spacious with two-thirds of the surrounding tents gone.

As he descended on a cloud, Feng Zhansiang approached with a salute and volunteered, “My lord, if you cannot go to the frontlines for the time being, then allow us to go and assist in slaying the enemy!”

Feng Tingzhu hurriedly said, “Zhansiang, you mustn’t, our duty is to protect our lord’s safety, and we cannot easily leave his side!”

Li Ping’an thought it over; having four Heavenly Immortal experts by his side was indeed a waste of resources.

He said, “Do not fret, I will soon ask my master to leave seclusion.

If she decides to go to the border, I would ask the four of you to help protect my master.”

Xing He and Xinghan, Tingzhu and Zhansiang acknowledged his order at the same time.

As they exchanged these few words, white clouds had already descended in front of Li Ping’an’s command tent.

The tent flap was immediately flung open, and Gu Qingcheng was the first to crawl out, her expression somewhat anxious as she gestured emphatically at Li Ping’an.

Li Ping’an was somewhat puzzled.

Then a slender hand lifted the tent curtain, revealing Chen Ting’er peeking out and thoughtfully turning to the side, allowing a view into the interior of the tent.

A layer of pale golden Dao Charm enveloped the entire inside of the tent.

Through the golden glow, Li Ping’an could vaguely see:

A middle-aged man was sitting on a rocking chair, holding a piece of roasted spirit beast meat, teasing the small White Tiger whose fur was all bristled up.

Next to him, Wen Ling stood with a tray in her hands, her cheeks deathly pale, not daring to approach;

A short distance away, Yu Yingshu knelt on a cushion, staring blankly with vacant eyes toward the middle-aged man in what seemed like a trance.

Ah…

Xuanyuan.