Immortal Father
Chapter 988 - 988 344 The Heavenly Emperor's Campaign Begins!_2

988: Chapter 344: The Heavenly Emperor’s Campaign Begins!_2 988: Chapter 344: The Heavenly Emperor’s Campaign Begins!_2 “Half a day ago, war broke out once again in the Western Continent, with over twenty Da Luo and Great One Golden Immortal experts of the Demon Race appearing, and the Human Emperor sustained injuries!”

Li Ping’an’s smile immediately vanished, as he took the Jade Talisman and glanced over it, his expression turning somewhat somber.

“Is Brother Xuanyuan’s injury serious?”

“He was not wounded in any vital areas,” Luo Xuejing hurriedly said, “but his combat ability has been somewhat reduced.

Fortunately, Emperor Shennong appeared in time, two divine generals of the Human Race died in battle, and the defense line of the three Western Cities was pushed back by several hundred miles!”

Li Ping’an muttered: “Daoist Luya?”

“Yes!

His Majesty was injured by the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife!”

“Not just that.”

Li Ping’an tossed the Jade Talisman aside, sighing:

“Experts from the Hundred Clans of the Ancient Era departed the major realms in droves at two crucial junctures: when Emperor Jun perished and the Ancient Heavenly Court fell apart, and when Chiyou was defeated.”

“To have so many experts returning to the main realm now, it is likely the accomplishment of this Tenth Prince.”

Luo Xuejing said: “Indeed, there are a significant number of former Old Ministers of the Ancient Heavenly Court who were believed to have perished in battle.”

“Is everything alright with my father?”

“The East Continent remains safe and sound, but a large number of fierce demons have appeared in the East Sea; they surely intend to engage the Human Race’s military forces before launching an offensive from the Western Continent.”

“It seems, the Venerable Calamity desires to take advantage of the absence of the Six Great Masters, to gather anti-Human Race forces from all over the world with the Western Sect’s imminent recognition of dual saints, and engage the Human Race in another decisive battle.”

Li Ping’an asked:

“How many troops did the Asura Race deploy?”

Luo Xuejing browsed through the Jade Talisman and quickly said: “The Asura Race deployed about two hundred and thirty thousand troops.”

Li Ping’an frowned and asked: “Two hundred and thirty thousand?

How many people did the Western Sect kill?”

“Based on the previous messages received, the Western Sect did not directly kill anyone this time,” Luo Xuejing said in a hushed tone, “it was the Asura Race that slaughtered beings, gathering their blood to summon new Asuras from the depths of the earth.”

Li Ping’an said: “Call for Zi Yao, Wang Shan, Elder Yansheng, Feng Zhansiang, Tingzhu, and all the six official celestial ministers, and also invite Empress Hou Tu along with all the Great Sorcerers for a visit.”

“Yes!”

Luo Xuejing turned into a rainbow light and hurried away.

Ningning Mu turned from behind the screen, her voice full of worry: “Brother, are you going to go back to provide support?”

“Me going back to support will not make much of a difference, but I still need to go regardless.”

Li Ping’an shook his head and said in a calm voice:

“The celestial soldiers stationed in the Misty Realm must be called back.

“Let’s deploy our first batch of Heavenly Soldiers, using them in battle while they train.

“We now have the ability to defend ourselves and have established a firm footing.

These celestial soldiers are indeed a rare support for the current situation in the Western Continent.”

Ningning Mu pondered for a bit: “But brother, you’ve already sent letters to the Grand Elders from both the Chanjie Dual Sects.

Why don’t they help the Human Race and directly eliminate the high-ranking experts from the Hundred Clans?”

“Besides the Primordial Beings, many among the Intercepting Sect Immortals come from the Hundred Clans, and they do not have old grudges with the Ancient Heavenly Court.

This implies there are friends and familiar faces on both sides.”

Li Ping’an said:

“Tongtian Shishuzu can restrain the Intercepting Sect Immortals.

Not aiding the Hundred Clans against the Human Race is already a great help.

“Duobao Shibo also needs to consider the feelings of those from the Hundred Clans who are his fellow disciples.

“As for the Chan Teaching, they probably just don’t want to get involved in the karmic repercussions…

They are not too keen on antagonizing the Western Sect.”

Ningning Mu sighed: “How can the Great Sects be so indifferent.”

However, Li Ping’an shook his head and chuckled, speaking gently: “My sister, why should the Great Sects be compassionate?”

“That…”

“Who decided that the Great Sects must universally save all beings?”

“Hmm…”

“Can’t answer, can you.”

Li Ping’an stood up and went over to her, naturally embracing her slender and supple waist, softly saying:

“Since the Desolate Era, a popular belief has been ‘better for a Daoist friend to die than for myself.’

“Countless beings strive for survival, fighting for resources of the world, seeking The Great Dao and dreaming of immortality.

Only a handful of top experts at the pinnacle have the privilege to show compassion and pity for the world.

“This is the world we face.

“This is also the meaning of the New Heavenly Court.

While we have the chance to build a new order for the Desolate Era, push it into a new era, and ascend beyond the mundane ourselves, why not go for it?”

Ningning Mu looked up at his face, her eyes filled with longing and admiration.

“Yes,” she said, “I will always support you!”

“First, focus on your cultivation.”

Li Ping’an was about to become mischievous when streams of light arrived outside, forcing him to reluctantly withdraw his hand.

“When you step into the realms of Heavenly Immortal, Golden Immortal, you too will have to share some of the burden with me.”

Ningning Mu was well aware that Li Ping’an was responding to the inner thoughts she had inadvertently revealed before.

Her heart warmed and softened.

She gazed at Li Ping’an affectionately, tiptoed, and kissed his cheek, then whisked behind the screen like a wisp of smoke.

The little boat swiftly became bustling.

Wang Shan and the others circulated the Jade Talisman, and Luo Xuejing briefly updated them on the situation.

The flames of war reignited in the main realm as the forces of the Western Sect, the Hundred Clans formerly led by Chiyou, and former Old Ministers of the Ancient Heavenly Court merged.

The Human Emperor was wounded by the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife;

They, the fledgling New Heavenly Court, certainly could not stand idly by.

Wang Shan was the first to speak:

“Your Majesty!

Sending back all the Human Race celestial soldiers stationed in the Misty Realm is somewhat improper.

We still need to keep at least one hundred and twenty thousand celestial soldiers here for guidance!

“However, the celestial generals can indeed be sent back to the Western Continent to join the battle.”

Feng Zhansiang, on the other hand, said: “The Human Race is not short of soldiers.

Now that the Asuras are manifested, our celestial soldiers, even with battle formations, will find it hard to withstand them.”

Luo Xuejing asked quietly: “Doesn’t the Holy Mother Palace already have a production line for the Self-moving Immortal Armor?”

Li Ping’an said: “That production line has just started.

We are severely lacking in both self-destructing and self-moving Immortal Armors.

I only have a few thousand here, and they also need sufficient Heavenly Dao merits to nurture and develop.”