For tens of thousands of years, the demon race alone could never have such ability—something has happened in the realm of gods!
Her suspicious gaze swept over the rows of tents where she was stationed. Would the soldiers she had once trusted collude with the demons?
“Lord Gu Zhong, you probably need to give an explanation for this matter.”
Looking at the chilling scene before him, Shaojun gasped.
“I will immediately return to the divine realm to report to my father. You—if the barrier is completely shattered, you must guard this place well. All the heavenly officials and soldiers will be under your command.”
"Young Master!"
Upon hearing her words, the immortals and gods who had come from the divine realm changed their expressions. They had thought it was just a formality to conduct an investigation, but they never expected that the situation had become so urgent.
However, they were used to a life of luxury and had never even participated in the war between gods and demons. They possessed great divine power but did not know how to fight in battle, and their mentality was also terrible.
However, in this critical moment, they cannot afford to make excuses. If the demons were to launch a full-scale invasion, without the assistance of these powerful deities, the heavenly soldiers here would likely die in vain.
"Uncontrollable order!"
The young lord's face was dignified, exuding an aura that brooked no dissent. She nodded slightly to Gu Zhong, then turned and headed towards the realm of gods.
The barrier, like an ink painting, was filled with more and more black.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The heavy impacts struck one after another, like blows hitting everyone's heart, causing their hearts to pound wildly.
——
The news that the young lord brought back to the divine realm was not pleasant: the barrier between gods and demons was about to shatter, which meant that tens of thousands of years of peace and prosperity would be completely wiped out.
The nine-tiered bell in front of the Nine Heavens Palace, which had not been struck for tens of thousands of years, remained as smooth as ever, as if it had been waiting for this day, waiting to resound through the heavens once more.
The deep, resonant sound of the bell traveled far and wide, echoing between heaven and earth, and could be heard by all the immortals and gods.
The tolling of the nine-tiered bell signifies a momentous event concerning the survival of the divine realm.
A somber atmosphere instantly filled the entire divine realm, and the immortals and gods hurried to the Nine Heavens Palace in a state of unease.
The council of all gods resumed before the Nine Heavens Palace, with the God Emperor seated atop the steps, overlooking the assembled deities. The Young Lord stood to his left, and Lingyan to his right, their positions perfectly complementing each other.
"The barrier between gods and demons is about to shatter; do the gods have any insights?"
The God Emperor's first words were like a whirlwind stirring up a dusty desert, plunging everyone's thoughts into a chaotic vortex.
The once quiet hall suddenly became noisy.
"How—how did it break?"
"Are we going to have another war between gods and demons?"
"Has the cause been determined?"
"Right now, figuring out how to defend against the demons' attack is the most important thing!"
"I've heard that Lord Gu Zhong guards the Abyss of Gods and Demons, so what do the demons have to fear?"
"The barrier has inexplicably shattered; this is not good, I'm afraid—"
"I'm afraid of what? It couldn't possibly be the work of the Divine Lord, could it?"
The various immortals and gods each had their own theories and ideas, and they started arguing with the people around them, instantly turning the solemn Nine Heavens Palace into a noisy frog pond.
"Silence!"
Seeing the crowd, their faces flushed and their expressions turning red, some even disregarded decorum and started arguing amongst themselves.
The God Emperor slammed his hand on the table, and the already fragile and cracked crystal tabletop turned to dust.
Now that a formidable enemy is at hand, they should be working together, but the immortals and gods are actually making a scene in front of the God Emperor, which shows that they are used to being undisciplined.
Leaving aside the matter of thoroughly investigating the cause, given their stagnant minds over the years, they probably won't be able to find anything out.
"Father, why don't I investigate the cause of the barrier's shattering, while the other gods take turns going to the Abyss of Gods and Demons to fight with all their might?"
Shaojun stepped forward at the right moment and said that the reason for summoning these immortals and gods today was not to listen to their decisions.
They just need to obey.
"But young lord, we have never been on the battlefield before—"
Upon hearing this suggestion, many people were instantly shocked, and some reluctantly raised objections, wanting to shirk this responsibility.
For tens of thousands of years, the divine realm has never fought a war with the demon realm. Having grown accustomed to a peaceful life, they are no longer willing to risk their lives.
Moreover, in the war between gods and demons, gods can truly die. The battle was incredibly fierce back then, and this one will certainly not be easy either.
"I have faith in Lord Gu Zhong. She has always been a capable military leader, and all of you will surely become qualified soldiers. The safety and survival of the divine realm rests on your shoulders."
The young lord smiled slightly, bowed and clasped his hands in greeting to the immortals and gods below from the steps, bestowing upon them high praise, his words utterly brooking no refusal.
"Let's do it this way!"
Before the other immortals and gods could object, the God Emperor made the final decision, his face full of approval.
His Highness and the gods were unsure whether this was originally his intention or whether he had become increasingly reliant on the young lord in recent years.
"The God Emperor—the Demon Emperor—has come to visit!"
Just then, a messenger rushed into the hall, his voice filled with unease and panic.
—The Demon Emperor? What is he doing here at this time?
The gods and celestial officials in the main hall looked at each other, but a bad premonition rose in their hearts.
"God Emperor, it's been a long time!"
With a wild laugh, a fiery red bird stormed into the hall, knocking the group of gods to the ground in disarray.
Neither his words nor his actions showed any respect for the God Emperor or the divine realm.
Since the beginning of chaos, after the evolution of all the heavens and myriad realms, the three realms of gods, demons, and monsters have sat atop all the myriad realms.
Aside from the God Realm, the Demon Realm is the largest. If it weren't for the laws that allow the God Realm to rule over all realms, the Demon Emperor would also be qualified to contend for the supreme position of God Emperor.
However, after the war between gods and demons, the demon realm was sealed off, the god realm was severely weakened, and although the demon realm has never openly antagonized the god realm, it has become increasingly rampant.
"Demon Emperor? What are you doing here?"
The God Emperor narrowed his eyes, his face full of displeasure, and he was secretly on guard.
"I've heard that the barrier between gods and demons has shattered?"
The red bird soared up the jade steps and landed in front of the God Emperor, transforming into a man dressed in a golden brocade robe.
He had fiery red hair, as thick as a lion's mane, thick eyebrows, and red eyes with pure gold pupils.
At this moment, he was looking at the God Emperor with a mocking and provocative gaze.
"That's not true. Where did you hear that from?"
The God Emperor stood up and asked with displeasure and vigilance.
"The source isn't important—oh, right, you might not know this, but it really was broken—just recently—"
The Demon Emperor waved his hand, conjured a jade chair, and sat down casually, seemingly not planning to leave anytime soon.
"God Emperor! The barrier between gods and demons—shattered—shattered!"
Seemingly to confirm the Demon Emperor's words, the second messenger rushed into the Nine Heavens Palace and uttered earth-shattering words.
The God Emperor's face darkened completely, and he gritted his teeth as he looked at the Demon Emperor.
"So, you're here to watch the show today? Or is all of this a scheme orchestrated by your demon race?"
"Hahaha—God Emperor, aren't you thinking too far? What benefit would the unsealing of the Demon Realm bring to my demon race? Don't forget that we were also partly responsible for digging this pit in the first place."
The Demon Emperor clutched his stomach, burst into laughter, and continued to mock the God Emperor.
"So, what brings you here today? If it's nothing important, please come back another day."
The God Emperor tried to restrain himself, but ultimately lacked the necessary composure and issued a direct order to leave.
"I understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold,' so today, I'm here—to arrange a marriage—"
The Demon Emperor sat up straight, looked at the God Emperor, and said earnestly, word by word.
"What? An arranged marriage?"
The God Emperor picked at his ear, wondering if he had misheard "alliance" as "marriage alliance".
"My demon race wishes to marry your divine realm's—the High God Lingyan."
The Demon Emperor turned his burning gaze to Ling Yan, who stood by the palace, seemingly detached from the situation.
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Author's Note:
Ahhh! I'm a little late...
Chapter 147 The Supreme God and the God of War (Part 7)
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"What?"
The God Emperor's expression suddenly changed, and obvious anger surfaced.
"What? After all, cooperating with your divine realm is too risky. What if you break your promise? You need a guarantee."
The Demon Emperor glanced sideways at the God Emperor, looking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Ha! Guarantee? Demon Emperor! Don't go too far! Demanding the Divine Pearl? Where do you place my God Realm?"
The God Emperor's anger was no longer just expressed in verbal warnings; a supreme divine force attacked the Demon Emperor without warning.
"What do you mean by asking for the divine pearl? I simply admire the god! God Emperor, why can't you grant this wish?"
The Demon Emperor sat upright in his chair, quickly retreating and easily dodging the God Emperor's attack, all the while still grinning and spouting nonsense.
Lingyan stood to the side, her eyes filled with rage. Her opinion of the Demon Emperor plummeted to a negative value—he was frivolous and disrespectful to both the God Realm and herself. How could such a rogue be the Demon Emperor?
Besides, she felt a vague unease, probably because of the God Emperor's attitude. It seemed that he only cared about the Divine Pearl—not her.