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Some people from the Nine Immortal Realm met a tragic end after resisting the Demon Realm Army. Those who did not resist, however, fled when the Demon Realm Army destroyed their Pavilion, confused by the fact that the army merely demolished their buildings without even sparing them a glance, before boarding their Warships and leaving.
"What’s going on?"
"What are they here for?"
"Are they really just here to cause destruction?"
"This is too bizarre, right? Even the Dark Mage came personally. If they're going to fight, shouldn't it at least look like a fight? Just destroying our houses—what's the point?"
"Who knows? Why hasn’t anyone been sent from the Immortal Emperor yet?"
"Pfft, what good would that do? Does the entire Nine Immortal Realm even have fifty million troops combined? That wouldn’t be enough to fill the gaps for them!"
"True, the Nine Immortal Realm is like a scattered sand pile. The factions within the Cloud Spirit Sect are at odds with each other. With so many from the Demon Realm arriving, everyone is just looking out for themselves. Who would think of uniting to fend off the enemy?"
"At least it seems like the Demon Realm Army doesn’t hold much hostility towards us from the Nine Immortal Realm."
"Yeah, they’ve taken their anger out on our buildings..."
A group of several hundred people from the Cloud Spirit Sect watched as the dark Warships of the Demon Realm passed by and looked at their flattened Base in disbelief. What on earth was the Demon Realm trying to achieve?
Could it really be just about causing destruction?
That seemed unlikely.
Just those Warships alone must have cost a fortune. What was the point of merely destroying things? If they were raiding for supplies, that would be understandable. But simply demolishing buildings without taking anything was just too strange.
Is the Demon Realm gone mad? What kind of world is this?
The style of the Demon Realm Army spread rapidly throughout the Nine Immortal Realm.
Everyone knew that the Demon Realm Army had inexplicably come to wreak havoc, but they basically did not harm people; they only destroyed buildings. Whenever they saw a large, tall structure, they would definitely demolish it, while ordinary houses held no interest for them. Two hundred million soldiers came to the Nine Immortal Realm just to destroy buildings—what a ridiculous situation.
As the Demon Realm Army passed through, most people, having heard the rumors, fled and stood aside to watch. They saw that the Demon Realm Army was indeed just as rumored: they did not harm anyone but crazily attacked buildings, reducing them to rubble before quickly leaving to rejoin their main force.
A strange sentiment gradually spread.
Some people could not believe that the Demon Realm Army was merely destroying buildings; they vowed to resist to the death, and their outcomes were quite tragic.
Thus, the news spread, and everyone believed it. No forces from the Cloud Spirit Sect chose to resist the Demon Realm Army. Moreover, no one united together; could one or two groups from the Cloud Spirit Sect inflict any damage on the Demon Realm Army?
Their small numbers and limited combat power were like eggs striking against stone when compared to the Demon Realm Army.
The frenzied actions of the Demon Realm Army caused a huge uproar in the Nine Immortal Realm. Those whose Mountain Gates were destroyed secretly rejoiced that no one was injured. To ordinary people, as long as lives remained intact, even if the Mountain Gate was destroyed, it could be completely rebuilt once the Demon Realm Army left. If lives were lost, there would be no remedy. The dead cannot be revived, but a destroyed Mountain Gate can be rebuilt; it is clear which is more important.
Most importantly, people are always paramount, not mere structures made of stone and wood. Furthermore, in the Nine Immortal Realm, constructing houses does not require painstaking efforts like ordinary people; dozens of powerful individuals can rebuild in half a day.
Because of this, people in the Nine Immortal Realm were puzzled: why did the Demon Realm Army destroy their Mountain Gates and houses if it seemed to cause them such little harm? Did they come to the Nine Immortal Realm in such a grand manner just for destruction and amusement?
Those forces from the Cloud Spirit Sect outside the coverage area of the Demon Realm Army's warships were all relieved that the "war calamity" had not affected them. They too were secretly probing for information about what exactly the Demon Realm Army had come to do.
The actions of the Demon Realm Army sparked widespread and intense discussions within the Nine Immortal Realm. Because the Demon Realm Army's actions did not cause significant harm to many, the people of the Nine Immortal Realm did not harbor deep hatred towards them.
As time passed and news spread, countless individuals from the Nine Immortal Realm had already vacated their homes along the path of the Demon Realm Army, taking their important belongings with them, eagerly awaiting the "arrival" of the Demon Realm Army. They were curious to see if it was true that the Demon Realm Army targeted only buildings and spared human lives.
Soon enough, they witnessed exactly what they had heard: the Demon Realm Army swept through, leveling buildings to the ground without even glancing at them, before boarding their Warships and flying away.
Such behavior was utterly bizarre; no one expected the Demon Realm Army to act in this manner.
"What on earth is the Demon Realm Army up to?"
"Who knows? Maybe the Dark Mage is just bored and wants to pick a fight with the Jade Emperor."
"That's quite possible. They are heading straight for the Jade Emperor Palace, clearly intending to demolish it. Although the Jade Emperor is greedy and infatuated with the Queen Mother, he is still the strongest Immortal Emperor. He can't just stand by and watch his palace get destroyed like we do."
"Heh, when that happens, a legendary battle will surely break out. Should we go join in on the excitement?"
"Since we have nowhere else to stay for now, visiting the Jade Emperor Palace doesn't sound like a bad idea."
"Exactly! Let's go right now and teleport to the Jade Emperor Palace!"
In the Nine Immortal Realm, Teleportation Arrays were extremely accessible; there was almost one every few hundred miles. This convenience made it puzzling for the Dark Mage. Despite being far from the northern border of the Nine Immortal Realm to the Jade Emperor Palace, traveling via Teleportation Array truly didn't take much time at all. The Warships in the Demon Realm were highly advanced, and so were the Teleportation Arrays in the Nine Immortal Realm. Each had its strengths and weaknesses, making both practical in their own contexts.
With someone taking the lead, news spread quickly. Soon, many people began to entertain thoughts of witnessing a legendary battle at the Jade Emperor Palace. The Teleportation Arrays became busier than ever, with figures pouring out like fountains around several Teleportation Arrays near the Jade Emperor Palace, gathering together and chatting casually.
After all, it was none of their business; since the Demon Realm Army's target was the Jade Emperor Palace, it had nothing to do with them. Although their own Mountain Gate had been destroyed, rebuilding it would only take half a day—hardly a hassle. However, if the Jade Emperor Palace were to be destroyed, with its layers of restrictions and exquisite architecture adorned with intricate carvings and ethereal beauty, it would take a long time to rebuild such a magnificent structure.
Moreover, the Jade Emperor Palace is a symbol of the Jade Emperor. Once the Jade Emperor Palace is gone, where will the old face of the Jade Emperor be placed?
In the Nine Immortal Realm, nominally, the Jade Emperor oversees everything, and the Jade Emperor Palace represents the power of the entire Nine Immortal Realm. However, in reality, very few people are willing to acknowledge the Jade Emperor. Aside from his loyal sycophants, the vast majority of people are merely waiting to watch the show. Even if the Jade Emperor Palace were to be destroyed, they would only celebrate and not lift a finger to help.
After all, the Demon Realm Army is here to cause destruction; they do not threaten their positions. Once the Demon Realm Army has demolished the Jade Emperor Palace and flaunted their power long enough before returning to the Demon Realm, everything will return to normal. They will continue with their affairs as usual. In fact, some Immortal Emperors have already begun making secret preparations.
What if… what if something happened to the Jade Emperor? Who would be the leader of the Nine Immortal Realm then?
Every Immortal Emperor would have a chance.
They have quietly prepared their experts and positioned them around the Jade Emperor Palace, waiting for the Jade Emperor's downfall and for the Demon Realm Army to retreat so they can begin vying for power and profit. Heroes emerge in chaotic times; without chaos, there are no heroes. In stable times, the Jade Emperor's position is secure. Although he cannot command those Immortal Emperors directly, they do not dare openly defy his orders.
Even nominal authority must be respected, right?
Now, with the Demon Realm Army inexplicably arriving and inexplicably not engaging in battle but merely causing destruction, isn’t this the best opportunity?
Having deployed a large number of elite subordinates and trusted aides, the Immortal Emperors slowly made their way to the Jade Emperor Palace.
Meanwhile, more and more people gathered around the Jade Emperor Palace to watch the spectacle. Nearly all of the tens of thousands of Cloud Spirit Sect forces within the Nine Immortal Realm had come. Such a "grand event" saw those who did not attend either unable to due to seclusion or simply disinterested. The Jade Emperor's orders had long been communicated throughout the Nine Immortal Realm, yet those who responded were few and far between.
This was also why the Jade Emperor was extremely angry but dared not lead his people into battle against the Demon Realm Army.
He had one hundred thousand elite troops and one million direct military forces, along with a large number of individuals who fell somewhere between strong and mediocre. Yet those who answered his call added up to less than fifty thousand…
Fifty thousand!
The esteemed Jade Emperor, the foremost figure of the Nine Immortal Realm, who had dominated for thousands of years, could only muster fifty thousand people to serve him. That was nothing short of tragic! Compared to the Three Hundred Million Demon Army, what could fifty thousand do?
Moreover, among those fifty thousand, there were many Immortal Emperors with their own agendas; in reality, only about thirty or forty thousand were truly willing to pledge their loyalty.
The Jade Emperor's plight was not due to a lack of strength or fairness in his dealings, but rather because he had become too indulgent in his pleasures.
Out of three hundred sixty-five days a year, he spent at least half of that time on his dragon bed. The strongest Immortal Emperor commanding the Nine Immortal Realm was neglecting his duties, failing to lead by example. Who could possibly respect him?
It was only natural for morale to wane.
If someone like the Dark Mage, known for their diligence and determination, were in the Jade Emperor's position, the Nine Immortal Realm would likely be united as one by now, and the crisis from the Demon Realm would have already arrived.
For a long time, the Nine Immortal Realm had been stronger than the Demon Realm; who would have thought that the Demon Realm Army would dare to approach so brazenly?
The Jade Emperor reaped what he sowed; he had no one else to blame. Of course, he couldn't entirely fault the Queen Mother. When a kingdom is on the brink of collapse, can one really blame a woman? No matter how much trouble a beautiful woman might cause, if a man had just a bit more self-control and balance, things wouldn’t have come to this.
Inside the Jade Emperor Palace, he looked at those lazy Immortal Emperors who clearly came just to watch the show and were unwilling to lift a finger. Anger surged within him. The Demon Realm Army was almost at his doorstep; even if they despised him, shouldn’t they at least protect the Nine Immortal Realm?
However, as news continued to reach his ears, it became clear that those Immortal Emperors were reluctant to act because they did not feel threatened by the Demon Realm Army at all!
“Damn that Dark Mage! What do you want?”
“Bringing an army of three hundred million here—are you really just aiming to tear down my Jade Emperor Palace?”
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