Chapter 2669 - 2667: Dog-headed Military Advisor

Chapter 2669: Chapter 2667: Dog-headed Military Advisor

Xingtian’s large mouth on his stomach took a bite of the peach and reached out to touch his broken head.

At this time, Jiufeng returned and shouted at this Demon King, "Mindless creature, what else can you do besides fighting?"

"Mistress Feng, I spoke out of turn!"

The Demon King quickly stood up and slapped his own face.

Jiufeng reprimanded him, "Right now, the Jade Emperor is our Witch Tribe’s talisman. Only by relying on him can we establish our foothold in the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Dao has its order, something we cannot steal. We can only leverage the situation; if we go against the heavens, we will surely collapse."

Xingtian laughed and said, "Did you hear that? Read more books; this is called ’exercising imperial authority to command the feudal lords’.

"Yes, yes, what Mistress Feng said is absolutely right; it’s my lack of my father’s wisdom!"

The Demon King smiled apologetically and retreated from the room.

Jiufeng took out a list and told Xingtian, "I understand the situation clearly. All divisions of the Heavenly Court, various Divine Monarchs, and stars have joined the Minor Celestial Court; at least half of the Divine Monarchs have left."

Xingtian didn’t even look at the list and said angrily, "They are slapping us in the face; we can’t just endure it. Otherwise, how will we maintain any prestige in the Heavenly Court in the future? The first battle must start with this Minor Celestial Court."

Jiufeng shook her head and said, "Not wise. The Minor Celestial Court is under the protection of Zhen Yuanzi, and we’re no match yet. The most important thing right now is to leverage the Heavenly Court’s resources to strengthen ourselves, ensuring we remain invincible in the future. Don’t forget, the Ancient Demon Clan is about to attack from the frontier, and that will be our mortal threat."

Xingtian said in a deep voice, "The Ten Sons of the Golden Crow are our Witch Tribe’s great enemy, I naturally understand this. But without venting a bit on these Divine Monarchs, my stomach just can’t calm down."

Jiufeng said lightly, "It’s not difficult to strike them; we just need to use others to do harm. If this Minor Celestial Court claims to be the orthodox Heavenly Court, then we’ll make them eliminate threats for the Immortal Realm. Brother, go ask the Jade Emperor for an imperial decree, making the Minor Celestial Court send a large army to support the frontier against the Ancient Demon Clan. If the Minor Celestial Court defies the decree, they tarnish their own reputation. If they accept, they will have to confront the Ancient Demon Clan head-on; either way, it won’t end well for them."

Xingtian laughed heartily, giving Jiufeng a thumbs-up, "Ninth Sister, you are indeed a heroine among women; Brother admires you. I’ll go request an imperial decree from the Jade Emperor, then let it be known throughout the Immortal Realm. Let’s see how that Minor Celestial Court responds."

The messenger from the Heavenly Court quickly spread the news throughout the Immortal Realm.

The Heavenly Court prepared to fully support the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals in fighting against the Ancient Demon Clan, still appointing Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing to command the hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the frontier.

In each Divine Temple, the mountain gods, land gods, and water gods relayed the message to the people, and for a time, everyone in the Immortal Realm knew of it.

After Taibai Venus went to the Minor Celestial Court to deliver the decree, Li Jing and a group of Divine Monarchs frowned.

Previously, if the Heavenly Court issued such a decree.

Li Jing would not have questioned it at all and would have immediately sent troops to the frontier.

But now, with the Ancient Demon Clan outside and the Demon Race within.

Anyone with eyes can see this is the Demon Race’s stratagem of using others to do harm.

East Mountain Divine Monarch Huang Feihu advised Li Jing, "Heavenly King, we mustn’t fall into the Demon Race’s trap. We must secure the internal before handling external threats. Currently, the internal disequilibrium of the Heavenly Court hasn’t been resolved; we can’t afford to expend our forces externally."

All other Divine Monarchs agreed with this opinion, except for Li Jing, who found himself in the most difficult position.

Initially, he promised Yang Jian and the others that he would figure out how to support them after returning.

But now, with the situation in front of him, he cannot proceed.

He analyzed with the Divine Monarchs, "The Demon Race is challenging our forces. If we don’t go, doesn’t that tarnish our own reputation? How are we different from those Demon Soldiers then? What’s the point of establishing this Minor Celestial Court? How will the world view us?"

All the Divine Monarchs fell into silence, realizing it was truly a difficult dilemma.

At this moment, a Divine Monarch coughed softly and proposed to everyone, "We can’t not go, but we also can’t really go. I have a plan to protect our Minor Celestial Court’s reputation."

Everyone looked over and immediately frowned with disgust.

It turned out this Divine Monarch was the Water Dividing General, Shen Gongbao.

Li Jing, upon seeing him, also frowned, surprised that this guy had actually come to the Minor Celestial Court?

However, to enhance the prestige of the Minor Celestial Court, more Divine Monarchs needed to join.

Li Jing still endured it and asked Shen Gongbao, "Dare I ask what brilliant plan the Water Dividing General has?"

Shen Gongbao smirked, stroking a tuft of long beard, "The general resisting the Ancient Demon Clan at the front line should know, the Ancient Demon Clan is strong, beyond what Yang Jian and they can withstand. That Mount Buzhou’s fall is inevitable. We might as well find a way to have Yang Jian withdraw his troops. Once the Ancient Demon Clan crosses the pass, there will be no need for us to send troops anymore. Besides, the Ancient Demon Clan and the Witch Tribe have a deep hatred. Once they cross the pass, they’ll certainly seek trouble with the Witch Tribe, perhaps even end up in a great battle with them. If we just watch and wait, we could reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

As soon as he finished, a Divine Monarch immediately cursed, "What kind of rotten idea is this? If the Ancient Demon Clan crosses the pass, isn’t that inviting wolves into the house? Won’t there be rivers of blood across the land?"

"As Divine Monarchs of the Heavenly Court, we should naturally guard the peace. How could you propose such an inferior plan?"

A Divine Monarch, angry, was about to go over and punch him.

The Council Hall was immediately filled with an uproar.

Li Jing quickly calmed the Divine Monarchs, asking everyone to step back for now.

He only kept Huang Feihu, consulting him, "What do you think, kind brother?"

Huang Feihu said, "Though Shen Gongbao’s plan is despicable, it isn’t without reason. The Ancient Demon Clan’s strength is great; had it not been for Liangshan Island fully supporting Yang Jian, Mount Buzhou could not have held for so long. Instead of having them waste time on the frontier, it’s better to actively let the Ancient Demon Clan cross the pass. Within the pass, various forces are so complex that when the Ancient Demon Clan infringes upon their interests, they will undoubtedly resist fiercely, fully opposing the Ancient Demon Clan. Although it might result in some innocent casualties, it is extremely beneficial for completely defeating the Ancient Demon Clan and Demon Race."

Li Jing, after giving it serious thought, tightened his brows and said to Huang Feihu, "But Yang Jian is a stubborn person. Once he decides to resist the Demon Clan at Mount Buzhou, he’ll never willingly withdraw."

Huang Feihu pondered for a while and had someone bring Shen Gongbao back.

This Water Dividing General, during the time of Divine Enthronement, was known as a dog-headed military advisor, full of cunning strategies.

After coming in, he bowed and scraped before Li Jing and Huang Feihu.

Li Jing asked him, "You didn’t fulfill your duties in the Heavenly Court, so why have you come to my Minor Celestial Court?"

Shen Gongbao raised his posture and said, "Heavenly King, what are you saying? Didn’t you say that the Minor Celestial Court was established for the justice of Heavenly Dao? Now the Heavenly Court is corrupt, prioritizing the Witch Tribe. I, Shen Gongbao, cannot tolerate it, so I came to the Minor Celestial Court to offer my assistance. If the Heavenly King looks down on me, I will just leave."

Li Jing raised his eyebrows, actually finding some appreciation, "All right, I called you here to ask if you have any good strategies to make Yang Jian voluntarily withdraw his troops from the frontier?"

Shen Gongbao, stroking a small mustache, chuckled, "Oh, so the Heavenly King is asking about this. I already have an idea, ensuring Yang Jian will withdraw as soon as he hears it."