pertwk Chapter 2742 Good News and Bad News
Chapter 2742 Good News and Bad News
Chapter 2742 Good News and Bad News
"Although we have also built a solid formation under the stockade wall to make it as strong as steel, even steel has its limits. If the enemy's ability to break through exceeds the strength of the stockade wall, how can they not get in?"
He continued, "The Heavenly Demons are well-prepared for this battle. The Holy Venerable Lingxu will surely select the Heavenly Demons most suitable for this battlefield. Their strengths and talents will be used to exploit our weaknesses and shortcomings."
Therefore, General Huyi ordered: "Dispatch two teams of men to guard the rear of the stockade wall and prepare to fight the enemy."
Just then, Zhong Shengguang strode over, his face serious, followed by dozens of people and several demonic beasts. He Lingchuan recognized several of them. They were all cultivators sent by Lingshan to support Panlong City in the past, and had fought alongside the Panlong Army.
Now, they're back.
Everyone wanted to bow to Zhong Shengguang, but he waved his hand and said, "No need to do so during wartime."
Time is precious on the battlefield; we can't afford to be polite.
"Two pieces of good news, and one piece of bad news." He had no time for riddles. "Seven more immortals have arrived! Three are wandering immortals, and four are from Mount Ling."
Having said that, he introduced the two parties to the crowd.
Those who came to lend a helping hand at this critical moment were truly bound by an unbreakable bond. The two sides exchanged greetings, laughter and conversation filled the air, and they instantly became the closest of comrades.
“The second piece of good news.” Zhong Shengguang held up his second finger. “Because of the sudden major battle here, Lingshan has invited another True Immortal to come and provide support. He will arrive tomorrow morning.”
Why do we say "again"? Because many immortals from Mount Ling had previously served in the Panlong Army.
Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this. He Lingchuan clenched his fists: "Excellent! Lingshan has truly shown its strength this time. Do you know which true immortal it is?"
Today's Lingshan is finally different from its historical counterpart.
“It was Xiao Hanzi himself,” Zhong Shengguang said. “The news of Qianhuan Zhenren betraying Panlong has already spread within Lingshan, so naturally we won’t let him come to our aid. The other True Immortals are all far away, but Xiao Hanzi is the closest to us. So he sent a message to me, saying that in this time of crisis for the human world, he is willing to come and fight in person.”
Wen Daolun grinned from ear to ear: "This is indeed fantastic news."
He Lingchuan felt much more relieved. Since Panlong's rise, Lingshan had undergone significant changes. Panlong's resolute resistance and growing strength had shown many Lingshan people a second possibility in resisting the Heavenly Demon. In particular, the exposure of Qianhuan Zhenren's betrayal of Panlong aroused anger and sympathy within Lingshan, which led to their all-out support during the final battle.
“Things will be easier once we get to tomorrow morning. General Hong will lead his troops back, and Master Xiao will arrive as well.” Zhong Shengguang said, emphasizing each word. “The key is tonight. Can we make it through?”
Grand Marshal Zhao Jinghe laughed and said, "Of course!"
Everyone laughed and joked with each other, instantly lightening the atmosphere.
They were all excited, but Zhong Shengguang was about to pour cold water on their enthusiasm:
"Bad news: We have obtained the latest information about these celestial demons descended from the gods below through Jie Li Tian."
With the war at this stage, he no longer needed to hide his intelligence sources.
Jieli Tian was also a famous demon king. He used to be a member of the Lingxu Clan, but later joined the Kshatriya Clan and remained one of its important leaders in later generations.
He Lingchuan's gaze sharpened. "Is this bad news? This is clearly good news."
They finally got their hands on it. Zhong Shengguang had contacted his intelligence sources before the battle, and He Lingchuan had been waiting for this secret report for a long time.
To win a battle, you must first figure out who your opponent is.
Before the battle, due to a lack of information about the enemy, he had prepared several contingency plans. Now, after hearing the intelligence, he can choose one to proceed.
How Zhong Shengguang got involved with Jie Litian was unimportant; he didn't care. He Lingchuan's focus was on the fact that information provided by a Great Heavenly Demon of Jie Litian's status and level was usually more reliable.
Zhong Shengguang then said, "Many Heavenly Demons know that the Lingxu Clan possesses two True Immortal bodies, which are their most treasured possessions. And Jie Litian is certain that the Lingxu Saint Venerable has sent down both True Immortal bodies this time."
Both immortal bodies have descended to the mortal realm? That means there are two great demons active on the battlefield today!
The smiles on everyone's faces slowly faded.
"A grand gesture." The outcome of the Panlong Battle not only concerns the lives of the Panlong soldiers and civilians, but also the future of the Heavenly Demons. It seems that the Holy Venerable Lingxu is determined to seize the Great Fanghu. "Then, who is the Great Heavenly Demon who controls these two True Immortal bodies?"
“It is known that one of them must be Bai Zhantian, while the other Great Heavenly Demon is unknown. The collective descent of the Heavenly Demons is very likely to have occurred within the last half-day. It is already quite remarkable that Jie Litian was able to obtain this information,” Zhong Shengguang said. “It only said that it must not be Lingxu Saint Venerable.”
He Lingchuan nodded.
He guessed that it was most likely not the Holy Venerable Lingxu. The power of this God of Life was too great; even a True Immortal's body could not bear its complete divine descent.
"Bai Zhantian is skilled in combat and is indeed suited for this battlefield." When he caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, Bai Zhantian was the first one sent down to pursue him and Aunt Zhu.
In reality, Cang Yan created a profile of each Great Demon King, gaining a basic understanding of their talents and divine status, and even their past experiences and achievements.
He Lingchuan was also somewhat worried: "Could the other Great Demon be Jia Loutian?"
He had fought against Jialoutian in Shangguan Biao's Void Realm. This Great Demon King was ranked even above Miaozhantian, possessed profound cultivation, and his Order Godhood was extremely destructive, making him well-suited for a large battlefield like the one before him.
“It’s not Jialoutian.” Zhong Shengguang shook his head. “Half an hour ago, Jialoutian and Miaozhantian were leading a massacre of a Heavenly Demon family in the Heavenly Realm. They couldn’t have descended to the mortal realm from the Heavenly Realm so quickly. Therefore, the other True Immortal’s body already has another owner.”
Neither Jialoutian nor Miaozhantian descended to the mortal realm, and He Lingchuan breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Yes, while Miao Zhantian's abilities are extraordinary, they are primarily auxiliary and functional, not particularly suited to large-scale battlefields like this one. In reality, He led the invasion of the Upside-Down Sea because He volunteered, and also because His divine nature was precisely the opposite of Qianhuan Zhenren's illusionary supernatural powers, which is why Lingxu Shengzun lent Him the body of a true immortal.
"This time, along with Bai Zhantian, there were also twenty-six Heavenly Demons descending to the mortal realm. This is also information that Jie Litian can confirm; he has obtained a partial list." Zhong Shengguang then announced the names of the Heavenly Demons who had descended to the mortal realm. Sure enough, among them were the Goddess Feng He, Xi Yu, and Wu Yao, all of whom had already been identified on the battlefield.
By reasoning backwards, this incomplete list is also quite credible.
"Twenty-six Heavenly Demons?" Wen Daolun sensed something was wrong. "But I just counted the Qi Beasts on the field, there are more than twenty-six of them."
(End of this chapter)