Immortal Father
Chapter 989 - 989 344 The Heavenly Emperor's Expedition Begins!_3

989: Chapter 344: The Heavenly Emperor’s Expedition Begins!_3 989: Chapter 344: The Heavenly Emperor’s Expedition Begins!_3 Houtu chanted softly, “Your Majesty, the Witch Clan can rush to support the Human Race.”

“The combat capacity of the Witch Clan is inherently precious,” Li Ping’an said seriously, “and furthermore, the Witch Clan initially supported Chiyou’s faction, which may also lead to some discord within the Human Race.”

A great shaman grumbled, “If they don’t accept it, fight them, and if that isn’t enough, fight them on both fronts!”

Without waiting for Li Ping’an to speak, two more sensible great shamans acted at once, each landing a punch on the speaking shaman to knock him out, and dragged him out directly.

Li Ping’an continued:

“My current thought is to deploy a portion of our elite to support them, importantly making it a fact that the Heavenly Court has entered the war.

“Then, the Misty Realm will strike southward at the small worlds we’ve previously targeted, capturing Dao Soldiers, absorbing virtue, and not worrying about the distance as we can directly transport the creatures from within those small worlds back here.

“In this way, we will pressure the Western Sect, and incidentally, I’ll amass some virtue.

While the incense and virtue continue to flow, their use is widespread, and there’s always somewhat of a shortage.”

Feng Tingzhu bowed with a clasped fist, saying, “Your Majesty, you could actually hunt wild gods directly from the three thousand worlds, the Western Sect would not dare to create too much slaughter.”

“True indeed.”

Elder Yansheng spoke in a deep voice:

“Throughout history, those who accomplish great deeds do not trouble themselves over trifles, extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures.

“Even if it causes some turmoil, the number of mortals lost should be under ten percent, which in fact is bearable.”

“Unacceptable.”

Li Ping’an declared plainly:

“Why does the Heavenly Dao support the New Heavenly Court?

It’s because the New Heavenly Court represents a new order.

“If we have foolproof strategies, how can we be hasty?

“Perhaps my thinking is somewhat old-fashioned, but the Heavenly Court’s actions must adhere to a higher standard; this is the confidence we hold to accuse those who slaughter indiscriminately!”

The gathered immortals mostly smiled wryly.

Elder Yansheng’s face showed embarrassment, and he lowered his head, saying, “Your Majesty’s instructions are correct.”

“Elder Yansheng is also considering for the Heavenly Court.

“Going forward, we will do our best to bring wild gods into the fold as we claim new territories for the Heavenly Court.”

Li Ping’an smiled:

“Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on the refinement and improvement of military Magic Artifacts.

“Now, within the Misty Realm, we have three thousand six hundred Magic Artifacts crafted for troop transportation, each capable of carrying over three thousand beings, stocked with Elixir Pills and food rations, enough to keep mortals from starving for a hundred days.

“Using three thousand six hundred Heavenly Soldiers, we can transport nearly ten million people at once.

“Wang Shan, the Ministry of Stars will proceed with this strategy moving forward.

“First, we transport the population to serve as the foundation for the development of the Heavenly Court, then gradually move the worlds closer to the vicinity of the Misty Realm, expanding our actual territory, narrowing the spread we have in the Void, reducing the chances of enemy harassment.

“In principle, upon conquering a territory, we must protect the lives there; otherwise, on what basis does the Heavenly Court enjoy the worship and offerings of beings?”

The celestial officials each expressed their approval.

Zi Yao, who had not spoken until now, smiled even more tenderly.

The group swiftly devised a subsequent military plan.

They would divide their forces in three directions, attacking the selected three small worlds simultaneously.

Li Ping’an led Immortal Huanglong and Guilingling on one route;

Houtu led the elite of the Witch Clan and tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers on the left flank;

Qing Su, Feng Zhansiang, and Wang Shan led the Human Race experts and tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers, along with a hundred thousand New Heavenly Soldiers on the right flank.

Since there were not enough experts on the right flank, the small world they targeted was also one with the laxest defenses and fewest monsters of the Western Sect.

Why not attack one place first?

The Western Sect has adopted a retreat strategy against the New Heavenly Court.

Now with the bulk of the Western Sect’s elite gathered in their main world, every small world is like a startled bird; a battle in one place causes flight in many.

The goal of the Heavenly Court, of course, is to gather all virtue, enlist all Dao Soldiers, slay all monsters, minimize harm to beings; therefore, the forces are divided in three, advancing simultaneously.

Zi Yao led the celestial maidens of the Jade Pool to hold the fort in the Misty Realm, thus there was no need to worry about the Roc Bird suddenly causing trouble.

Li Ping’an also planned his route of action meticulously.

First amass virtue, then hurry to the Holy Mother Palace, use virtue to imbue the celestial armors, and then as a transformed warrior, appear on the battlefield of the Western Continent.

The battle between the Human Race and the Hundred Clans, the experts of the Three Teachings might not participate;

But as long as he appears, the Three Teachings must give him some face.

Li Ping’an thought about the matter of the right minister, feeling somewhat uneasy at heart;

But whenever he thought of Xuanyuan Huangdi, who always liked to joke around in private, his elder brother who cared for him, he didn’t want to concern himself with what those Human Race ministers thought.

Let them think what they will.

If they disagree, let them commune with the Heavenly Dao themselves.

“It’s just some of the old nobility within the Human Race guarding the old powers.”

Li Ping’an perked up, clenching his fists.

For today was not like six years ago; on the battlefield of the Western Continent, he could also play a leading role.

Just as the immortals of the Heavenly Court were tense, secretly mobilizing troops and rushing to the small worlds in batches.

In a corner of the Misty Realm, within the temple where the Roc Bird was imprisoned.

A light green feather slowly floated into the inner sanctuary of the temple, landing in front of the Roc Bird engrossed in reading, transforming into a tall shadow.

“Reading?

When did you change your nature?”