Chapter 369: A New Expansion OrderThe biggest problem was regarding Earth Immortals. This was where he lacked. Bu Liuhen had around a hundred, but that wouldn’t even make a dent in Heavenly Court and Jade Lake’s ten thousand.
After all, with how imperialistic the two factions were, even a defense general, one tasked with border defenses, would be a minor official and held great power.
I need to issue a new expansion order, to start the Yan Mountain war machine.
With an adequate number of immortal beasts, nothing was impossible.
Bu Liuhen said, “Furthermore, Heavenly Court and Jade Lake intensified their meddling over the Vile Dragon Star River. We are having a hard time recruiting. The Earth Immortals and Celestial Immortals have no courage to step forward. This will change if I expose my ident.i.ty but the end result might not be the one we wish.”
Chen Ming said, “I will think of something regarding our Earth Immortal army. Attend to your matters. Exposing myself will only increase Heavenly Court and Jade Lake’s vigilance and will even go as far as striking you together. One reason only can unite two enemies, a greater threat. You are that threat.”
Bu Liuhen nodded, Indeed, Faceless are beyond ruthless to others. If a general from the court can defeat a Faceless, he can brag for all his life. The imperial court will also re-evaluate him strongly!
A Faceless’ descent would cower them into rallying.
Six hours later, Yang Hun said, “With this Cultivation Method, I can reach my peak, no, go beyond even. My intent will become far stronger!”
Chen Ming nodded, “How long do you need to grasp it?”
Yang Hun paused, “Nine years!”
“Too long. You need to use this time to hone your archery and cultivate Star Annihilating Palm.”
“Listen, the so-called Legless Devil is fusing one’s whole energy and form the Wolf Fog through which one could move…”
Chen Ming flipped on words of wisdom as he spoke.
Yang Hun’s eyes lost focus, engrossed in Chen Ming’s sermon. After a long time, he woke up and found his body shivering. Where his legs should’ve been, a red fog gathered and Yang Hun was standing, steady as a mountain!
“This Legless Devil is simply incredible!”
Bu Liuhen said, “This is all from lord Faceless’ writings and in such a short period of time. Just what kind of being is our lord?”
Yang Hun said, “I believe he is a sealed Immortal King. Only an Immortal King can grasp Dao in such manner and fiddling a bit to make this amazing scripture.”
“Are you trying to say that lord Faceless wants us to help rescue him?”
“It’s all speculations. Who can know for sure?”
Chen Ming went to Yan Mountain branch and Li Suyi with Ling Xian rushed to greet him, “Master!”
Chen Ming nodded, “You two probably know that Yan Mountain has a Tree of Martyrs. Its effect I’m sure you clearly understand by now.”
Ling Xian said, “If not for this Heart Enlightenment Tree’s fruit, I fear I’d use decades to reach this realm.”
Chen Ming said, “Its effect is otherworldly, the gem of the Galaxy. Our Tree of Martyrs is a treasure sharpening our perception. It is beyond imagining in its importance. Yet it’s only at the first stage and we need to gather a huge amount of souls to raise it!”
Li Suyi said, “Master, are you suggesting we partic.i.p.ate in the war for the Devil Gate Star?”
Ling Xian, said, “But we aren’t strong enough!”
Chen Ming put the Faceless mask on the table. The two understood with a glance. Master already made arrangements.
They were more than aware of what Faceless entailed.
Chen Ming said, “I have gained control over a Gold Immortal and dozens Celestial Immortals, all ready for war. We are not the least bit weaker than the rest. The only aspect we lack in is the Earth Immortal a.s.sets!”
Ling Xian said, “We must gain control over all the sects around savage beasts’ star. If not, our large operation on the Desolate Star to establish a ten thousand immortal beast army won’t escape Heavenly Court and Jade Lake’s notice.”
Li Suyi laughed, “Master, what if you were the target of a.s.sa.s.sination and also sealed these stars?”
Chen Ming snickered, “I’ll leave it to you two devils to handle it.”
Obsidian Temple.
Abbot Feng Lu noticed a group of immortal beasts flying over and knew they were Yan Mountain’s disciples.
Feng Lu spotted Ling Xian leading them, “Second Sect Leader, what could have provoked such a reaction, bringing so many immortal beasts?”
Ling Xian’s anger seethed, “Someone attempted to a.s.sa.s.sinate Master. We need to seal off the stars and capture the culprit!”
Feng Lu held his hands in prayer, “Inconceivable! Did someone actually dare to a.s.sa.s.sinate Mountain Lord? I will send my disciples to help you!”
Ling Xian was taken aback, Seriously! That easy?
Feng Lu said, “A merciful man like Mountain Lord was the target of a.s.sa.s.sination. This has gone too far. This monk will lead his men in searching for the culprit!”
Ling Xian left two disciples with immortal beasts, ensuring the path here was sealed and continued on his way to the next star. It was beyond his imagination that everything went so smoothly. Every immortal jumped to lend a hand!
Our efforts in repelling the beast tide earned such great respect from them?
He didn’t dwell on it and resumed his task.
With the mission a smooth sailing, in but a month, Ling Xian was back.
Chen Ming stood stunned, Are you telling me Altruist Aura is that good?
Ling Xian said, “With combing the stars for the a.s.sa.s.sin as a reason, everything is on lock down. Nothing will get out, because none from Yan Mountain can go out!”
Chen Ming nodded, “Good. It is now time to pa.s.s down the next expansion order!”