Chapter 1245: Issuing Orders

Chapter 1245: Chapter 1245: Issuing Orders

"Grand General of the Divine Martial Guard Shi Taichu!"

"Zhu Zhengqing!"

"By command of the Spirit Lord, we have led three thousand elite troops from the Divine Martial Guards into the palace to greet Lord Pei. Tonight, we are all at Lord Pei’s disposal."

The clanking of armor sounded as two robust men entered the hall. After Xia Yu’s introduction, they cupped their hands in salute to Pei Yan and reported in unison.

"Only three thousand?" Pei Yan frowned slightly. It wasn’t dissatisfaction with the number, just that it was slightly below his expectations.

Upon hearing this, the two men exchanged glances. Finally, Shi Taichu stepped forward and replied, "My lord, apart from maintaining the security of Luocheng and the troops stationed here, the Six Guards Army cannot enter Luocheng on normal days and must be stationed outside the city. Upon hearing the orders, aside from my superiors, the Supreme General, who must remain in the army, each of the two guards has selected fifteen hundred elites to enter the palace for your command. this number is not small; if you feel it’s insufficient, I can send someone back to the camp and allocate more."

"It’s enough! It’s enough! Thank you both, generals!" Pei Yan waved his hand to the two men, thanked them, and ordered, "Both of you come from a military background, so I will not be polite. I have a few matters to instruct you on. First, shortly, a group of my people will arrive from the Foundation Realm..."

"Mr. Pei, it’s two groups!" Before Pei Yan could finish, someone in the hall interrupted him. Pei Yan turned towards the voice and saw Tushan Suisui and Hati stepping forward together, saluting him. This time, Tushan Suisui didn’t compete for credit but let Hati speak: "Mr. Pei, you said to the Young Master earlier that calling for reinforcements from the Dragon Realm without a reputation is too embarrassing, which we quite agree with! However, this doesn’t include our Fenrir and Nine-tailed Fox races because after the Ancestral God named us for the marriage with the Young Master, our races have already become the Young Master’s private properties. Now that such an incident has occurred, it’s precisely when you need help, so we dared to act behind your back and have just sent word back to the clan. Tribal elders are currently deploying experts from within the clan, and with just one word from you, they can come to support."

This suggestion was made by Tushan Suisui after observing the situation earlier, suggesting it to Hati. In her view, today’s crisis appears perilous, but for their two clans, it offers benefits without harm. Does Pei Yan lack manpower? No, but he needs to create an imposing atmosphere of overwhelming military might to make the Immortal Palace realize their situation, conquering without a fight. ℴ

Sending people not only boosts her husband Hu Jiu’s reputation but also gains his favor, further solidifying the alliance and friendship between the two clans and Pei Yan. Moreover, making an appearance at such an important occasion will significantly enhance the prestige of the two clans. Even if there’s real conflict, knowing Pei Yan’s character, he wouldn’t let his brothers’ clan members become cannon fodder. It’s a win-win in terms of fame and profit, so why not?

Hati is proud but not foolish. A slight hint from Tushan Suisui made her realize the connection, and they quickly reached an agreement. As Hu Jiu and Pei Jinhui were mobilizing troops in the investigation hall, the two of them secretly sent trusted clan members to relay the message back.

"Ha-ha-ha! Good! It’s rare to see you so thoughtful! I thank both ladies now. If your clans have any needs afterward, feel free to approach me, Pei." Pei Yan saw through their thoughts but didn’t expose them. Who would dislike having fewer helpers at this moment? Smiling and accepting their goodwill, he turned to the two generals and said: "In a while, my two groups from the Foundation and Monster Realms will arrive. Your men are responsible for receiving them without causing misunderstandings or conflicts, and lead these groups into the Immortal Palace."

"This, this...!"

Noticing the troubled expressions of the two men, Pei Yan discontentedly queried: "Generals, is there a problem with this?"

"Replying to Mr. Pei, there’s no issue with us following your orders within the Immortal Palace because the Spirit Lord commanded it. But leading a large force into the Immortal Palace—well, it’s not just entering the Immortal Palace; there’s never been a precedent even for entering Luocheng!" Shi Taichu, upon Pei Yan’s inquiry, had to honestly respond. After saying so, he noticed Feng Tianhe lying there and cast a pleading glance at him, hoping he would help clarify the situation.

At this moment, Feng Tianhe ignored Shi Taichu’s plea for help. He understood that Pei Yan was here to establish authority tonight, and whatever he did would succeed. Any blind obstruction in front of him would be pulverized, and being powerless to stop it, he chose to withdraw and enjoy leisure, ensuring he wouldn’t be splashed with blood if something went wrong.

"Then let’s set this precedent today! Convey my words to your Supreme General. If he has questions, he can ask your Spirit Lord. Remember to act quickly! When my people arrive, they should enter the Immortal Palace unhindered and join us. If any misunderstandings or conflicts arise due to your slow response, I’ll make you the first to take the blame! Generals, this is our first collaboration, and I don’t understand you well. But, given my reputation, you should have heard how I handle affairs! I hope we cooperate smoothly without any regrets for either side."

Under Pei Yan’s solemn expression, the command and the natural deterrent emanating from him caused the Grand Generals of the Divine Martial Guard, who had heard a series of Pei Yan’s exploits, to tremble slightly. The two exchanged a glance, and Zhu Zhengqing stepped forward to salute: "Mr. Pei, this matter is of great importance. Please allow me to personally return to the guard office and detail it to the Supreme General for a swift achievement of your request."

"You may go!"

After dismissing Zhu Zhengqing, Pei Yan looked at Shi Taichu and continued his command: "Now I command you to seal all entrances and exits of the Immortal Palace. No one without my or the Spirit Lord’s orders is permitted to leave the Immortal Palace. All disciples of the sects within the Immortal Palace are only allowed to remain in their residences and not move freely. From the start of the lockdown, entry is permitted into the palace, but not exit. Soon, the Embroidered Robe Envoy will come here to assist you in the action. Once the city is sealed, entry into the palace alone is allowed, and any violators of this order may be executed on the spot without reporting."

"Replying to Mr. Pei, most of this is easily handled, but are the elders of each residence included in this regulation?" Shi Taichu originally thought it was an opportunity to release some usual grievances, but upon hearing Pei Yan’s consecutive commands, realized tonight’s challenging situation and awkwardly saluted.

"Why? Is my word difficult to understand? I’ve issued a total of two orders, and you’ve questioned both! Is this the way you handle affairs in your camp? Is this how you obey when the Spirit Lord commanded you to listen to me?" Pei Yan tapped the table lightly with his fingers and questioned calmly.

"Subordinates dare not! It’s just that in the past, elders and tributor-level figures within the Immortal Palace never reported their movements to us. So I dared ask, if the elder-level individuals forcibly break through, do we have the authority to take action?"