Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty, Court Deliberation Hall.
Upon receiving the distress signal, Lu Fan did not hesitate and immediately convened his ministers for discussion.
"My Sect, Lingxu Heavenly Palace, is under massive invasion by the Demon Race and is in dire peril! All soldiers of my Divine Dynasty, and all Guest Elders honored by me, shall immediately assemble their forces and head to the battlefield!"
Lu Fan's voice, filled with majesty and unyielding resolve, echoed through the hall, quelling all unrest.
At this moment, the many ministers of the Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty exchanged glances.
An old minister, his face etched with worry, cautiously advised:
"Your Majesty, sending the nation's entire army to a distant domain will leave our homeland vulnerable, and the Demon Race is powerful; unforeseen dangers may arise..."
"How could I not know what my esteemed old minister says?"
Lu Fan looked at the white-haired old minister, yet he did not show any anger.
The other party was also his confidant, and what he said was actually for his own good.
"The situation in Lingxu is a matter of great momentum, not something that human effort can reverse."
Lu Fan's voice was calm, yet it carried a profound depth that saw through everything.
In reality, Lu Fan was no longer the naive young man he once was; even before receiving the distress call, he had already learned many inside stories.
The Lingxu Immortal Domain was originally a region that could be sacrificed in the plan.
Most of the Human Race's power would be concentrated in the Big Dipper Immortal Domain, which possessed numerous ancient Formations and deep foundations.
Upon hearing this, the ministers in the hall looked slightly relieved, thinking Lu Fan had finally been persuaded.
However, Lu Fan's tone suddenly shifted:
"Great momentum is great momentum, and righteousness is righteousness. What I do today is not to defy Heaven and change fate, nor to shake a tree with an ant."
"It is merely to repay my Master."
Lu Fan looked in the direction of the Lingxu Immortal Domain, his voice incredibly firm, with an unquestionable resolve:
"Without Master's guidance and teaching back then, and without my Senior Brothers' selfless assistance, how could there be today's Lu Fan, how could there be today's Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty? If the Sect is in peril, a Disciple will brave fire and flood, unflinchingly facing a myriad of deaths!
If I were to sit idly by and watch my Sect perish, where would my Dao Heart be?"
He no longer gave anyone a chance to object, a series of commands ringing out like war drums:
"The three main legions—Zhenyue, Tianfeng, and Xingyun—shall depart immediately according to the highest combat readiness standards, destination—Lingxu Immortal Domain!"
"From the Consecration Hall, excluding necessary personnel to remain, all Golden Immortals and above shall accompany me on this expedition!"
"Announce to the world: all who wish to join the expedition shall have their military merits doubled, and after the war, they shall be promoted according to their achievements!"
The orders were issued swiftly and decisively. The entire Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty, driven by Lu Fan's sole will, instantly began operating with high efficiency. Countless warships ascended into the sky, Cultivator legions assembled, and ancient teleportation Formations radiated light into the heavens, consuming vast amounts of Spirit Stones without hesitation.
Lu Fan, however, did not immediately go to the front lines. Instead, he went alone to the Myriad Phenomena Hall, immersing his mind into a mysterious space.
A gentle will was the first to respond to Lu Fan's summons, directly resounding in Lu Fan's mind:
"Contemporary Human Emperor, is this concerning the Lingxu tribulation?"
Lu Fan steadied his mind, neither humble nor arrogant, and responded with his will, clearly conveying the desperate situation facing the Lingxu Immortal Domain and his determination to send troops to support it:
"Lu Fan greets the Ancient Sage. It is indeed for the matter of Lingxu. Lingxu Heavenly Palace bestowed upon me the great kindness of teaching the Dao and providing protection, and it has the merit of guarding the border for the Human Race. Now, facing the danger of being overthrown by the demonic tribulation, this Disciple, remembering their kindness and righteousness, has resolved to use the full power of the Divine Dynasty to provide aid, even if it means dying nine times without regret."
"Could it be that the great powers of the Human Race are content to watch the Lingxu Immortal Domain be destroyed?"
That will was silent for a moment, and after a long while, it responded:
"Your intention, we already know, but do you know that even if all of us Human Race go out, we are not a match for the Demon Race."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan couldn't help but ask:
"Even you are powerless?"
Lu Fan knew who was behind this will; the other party was the Primordial Sage Emperor, a great power who had already attained the Limitless Primordial Dao countless years ago, with unfathomable cultivation.
Soon, the will responded again:
"If we were to act, the Demon Race also has existences like the Great Heavenly Demon who would intervene..."
The other party didn't state it explicitly, but the implication was clear. The Great Heavenly Demon's strength far exceeded Lu Fan's imagination. Lu Fan's heart grew cold, and a sense of powerlessness immediately surged within him.
No wonder Master told him that only by knowing awe can one go far.
He had unified the three Immortal Domains and continuously accumulated strength. Now, he had seven Grand Unity Golden Immortals in command, but in the face of a behemoth like the Demon Race, it still seemed insignificant.
The entire Human Race, and even the powerhouses of all races, were wary of the Great Heavenly Demon's strength.
Lu Fan did not lose heart. He focused his mind and responded:
"Ancient Sage, with all due respect, Lu Fan deeply understands the big picture and also knows the difficulty of the Lingxu situation. However, this Disciple believes that the continuation of righteousness is the fundamental basis for the enduring spirit of the Human Race.
Lingxu Heavenly Palace is not just one Sect or one faction; it is a symbol of countless Human Race Cultivators upholding their beliefs and resisting the demonic atmosphere!
If we sit idly by and watch its destruction without action, then even if the Big Dipper defense line is solid, the morale of the people will have plummeted!
At that time, when the Demon Race arrives with the fierce might of having devoured Lingxu, will our Human Race warriors still have the resolve of 'behind us are our compatriots, there is no retreat'? Will they still have the belief to fight to the death?"
That will seemed to be touched and fell silent again, but this time, the silence contained more serious thought. The point Lu Fan raised clearly attracted attention.
After a long while, the ancient will slowly responded:
"What you say is not without reason. Righteousness and the hearts of the people are indeed the foundation for the long term."
"However, directly mobilizing Limitless Primordial Realm existences to intervene involves too much; this precedent cannot be set."
Lu Fan's heart sank, but he did not give up.
The will continued:
"However, we will also notify various forces to cooperate with you in supporting the Lingxu Immortal Domain."
Lu Fan knew that this was the best result he could achieve for now. He did not feel disappointed; instead, his spirits lifted. With this layer of support, his actions would face much less internal obstruction. More importantly, with this senior's endorsement, he could proceed with greater confidence and boldness.
"Disciple Lu Fan thanks the Ancient Sage for their benevolence!"
He sincerely expressed his gratitude with his will.
"May you live up to the position of Human Emperor, and not fail the Human Race's legacy. Go now."
The ancient will slowly receded...
On this day.
Myriad Phenomena Garden.
Li Taiqing came to visit Han Xuanji. The other people in the garden all held their breath, their gazes fixed on the pavilion that seemed to isolate all worldly clamor, their expressions varied. Especially Jiang Hao, he was very conflicted.
He had originally intended to stay away from worldly Karma and cultivate by Han Xuanji's side. He hadn't expected to encounter such a situation.
The Jiang Family had already asked him for help. Should he go, or not?
Inside the quiet room.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes. He had already begun to adapt to the power of the Limitless Primordial Realm. For him, stopping this demonic tribulation was not difficult. After all, the Demon Race currently had no Limitless Primordial existence in command, and even openly in the Immortal Realm, there were no such existences, making him an invincible presence.
However, he was still not in a hurry. He didn't want to get involved in the conflict between Immortals and Demons so early. If he were to act, the Demon Ancestor might make an appearance even sooner, which would not be a good thing for him. Han Xuanji allowed Li Taiqing to enter.
"Master, the Demon Race has invaded, and the Lingxu Immortal Domain is in grave danger. We plan to come out of seclusion to assist the Sect in overcoming this difficult obstacle..."
After respectfully bowing, Li Taiqing looked at Han Xuanji with some apprehension.