I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 693 - 402: Born in Upper Heaven! Elixir of Immortality! _2

Chapter 693: Chapter 402: Born in Upper Heaven! Elixir of Immortality! _2

If not for his Inner Realm being pierced, he truly would have considered invoking "Carrying Mountains and Chasing the Sun" to bring back tens of thousands of troops.

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On the way back to the Royal City, the path was not a straightforward journey north but rather involved many detours.

Upon inquiry, he learned that the vast Pure Lands north of the Demon Domain had been largely destroyed.

"Oh?"

Lin Yan revealed a trace of surprise.

South of the Taixuan Divine Mountain, it was rare for Pure Lands to be eradicated.

Even those steeped in Tribulation Ash, cruel and ruthless, seldom targeted these sanctuaries.

Firstly, even those consumed by Tribulation Ash needed to borrow the Pure Lands.

Secondly, the Suppression Objects within the Pure Lands often carried ominous signs, though how they might manifest, none truly knew... an easy path to courting disaster!

Thirdly, they harbored the mana of Ancient Old Gods, with many awakening Spiritual Wisdom.

Slumbering within these realms was likely a form of retreat from the world!

If disturbed, it would become a profound grudge.

These Suppression Objects, tied to Immortal Gods, featured inscrutable arts, with an unpredictable future of vengeance.

"To the Human Clan, Pure Lands are safe sanctuaries from the deceptions of night, but to the eyes of wicked Evil Spirits, they only present a threat."

Prince Zhen Nan remarked, "However, weak Evil Spirits dare not approach the Pure Lands... and the more powerful Evil Spirits harbor great dread toward the methods of Immortal Gods, and thus avoid destroying them."

"This time, it is highly unusual—there must be a hidden intent from the Old Gods behind this."

"In order to eliminate the Saint Master, the Demon Domain will employ any and all measures."

"It is just a pity... this entire expanse of Pure Lands has been annihilated..."

He spoke thus, shaking his head, though he seemed not overly concerned.

Even the Holy Alliance seldom dispatched armies deep into the Demon Domain.

These Pure Lands held little value for his Southern King City.

However, at this moment, the Saint Master remarked with a sigh, "One day, counter-attacking the Demon Domain will pose immense hindrances."

Without the Pure Lands, there is no foundation to stand upon.

Even with success in penetrating the Demon Domain, any seized territory would be impossible to hold.

When night falls, Demons and Evil Spirits grow ever more rampant!

The sustenance of military formations depends on the mana, True Qi, vitality, and blood of the soldiers... but prolonged maintenance and deployment is untenable.

Without Pure Lands to establish camps, even an army of one million would be rootless water, doomed to ultimate defeat within the Demon Domain.

"Counter-attacking the Demon Domain?"

Prince Zhen Nan, hearing this, was momentarily stunned.

For so many years, the Holy Alliance had divided its territories at the river, establishing the Southern King City.

The earliest Prince Zhen Nan had ambitions of counter-attacking the Demon Domain.

But he soon discovered that even if daylight raids proved successful, once night descended, Demons turned vicious, and Evil Spirits seemed boundless.

Moreover, Pure Lands were scattered, making large-scale troop movements challenging.

Every nightfall meant retreat to Southern King City.

This meant that, at best, even elite armies could charge deep into the Demon Domain, advance a hundred miles with fierce attacks, and then... immediately pull back!

Occupying territory as vast as the regions spanning the Three Great Holy Lands, the Demon Domain stretched boundlessly.

It could be said that the Demon Domain itself was a colossus of unimaginable enormity.

An army piercing a hundred miles into its land... it was akin to a blade merely scratching its surface!

"Does the Saint Master truly intend a counter-attack?"

Prince Zhen Nan gazed at Lin Yan, his eyes flashing with intense light, though moments later they dimmed slightly. "This matter... is no easy feat..."

"Which matter concerning the Human Clan in this world has ever been easy?"

Lin Yan’s expression remained composed as he said, "No matter how difficult, as long as it is willing to be pursued, there is hope! If even you, Prince Zhen Nan, do not dare to think of counter-attacking... where then lies the hope?"

Prince Zhen Nan, hearing this, adopted a contemplative expression.

Soon, Lin Yan patted his shoulder armor and said, "Where there’s a will, there’s a way... In the days ahead, I shall lead the Taixuan Garrison to counter-attack the Demon Domain. As the commander of the northern army, you must make your preparations."

Prince Zhen Nan nodded faintly, silently deliberated, and then said, "If the Saint Master enters the Royal City, should your movements remain hidden and proceed discreetly to the Holy Alliance Headquarters?"

"No!"

Lin Yan cast him a glance and said, "My actions are forthright—why would I cloak myself in secrecy?"

Prince Zhen Nan seemed to recall something and solemnly declared, "Tonight, I shall host a banquet to cleanse the dust of travel for the Saint Master!"

Lin Yan nodded lightly; his arrival at the Holy Alliance needed to display great momentum to spread his renown and gather a vast sea of incense!

Only through this could swift awareness of his presence permeate among the various Old Gods and ancient Demonic entities.

Thus, in the southern lands of Taixuan Divine Mountain, his status as Saint Master would mitigate the calamities caused by these realms awoken by his arrival!

For this reason, his purpose in coming to the Holy Alliance required public spectacle!

"Counter-attacking the Demon Domain, is it..." Prince Zhen Nan pondered for a moment and cast Lin Yan a profound gaze.

Establishing a New Technique through the inheritance of the Ancient Immortals, sealed with the title of the Master of All Generations!

Gatherer of Great Luck, a prodigy of Upper Heaven, ruthless in battle, whose cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds.

The fruits of years of arduous cultivation had enabled the slaughter of six Great Demon Kings!

Perhaps, given him more time, there truly would be hope for counter-attacking the Demon Domain!

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As they neared the Royal City, Lin Yan and Prince Zhen Nan both slowed their pace.

Meanwhile, the Little White Ape, along with the Deputy General, carried the King’s Order ahead into the city.

Since they sought to create a grand spectacle, it was necessary to inform the Royal City in advance.

"You seem somewhat troubled..." The Little White Ape tilted its head, observing the Deputy General.

"A hundred elite soldiers—all were my close kin and brothers." The Deputy General sighed heavily. "Had it not been for the Saint Master’s intervention, we would have faced total annihilation. That half remain is already a blessing amidst misfortune..."

"My condolences." The Little White Ape spoke in a subdued tone.

"We guard the Royal City as defenders of the southern edges of the Holy Alliance; life and death are commonplace." The Deputy General exhaled and said, "But the destruction of the World-Crossing Treasure Ship... it is exceedingly rare within the Holy Alliance, and its loss is heavy to bear for the Prince."

"World-Crossing Treasure Ship?" The Little White Ape responded, consoling him, "That thing, honestly, isn’t particularly quick; it’s cumbersome to operate, requires a large crew, demands heavy resources, requires pre-arranged burial of jade, and is vulnerable to ambush... It’s obvious why they’re rare—too expensive and impractical; merely a display piece. You shouldn’t carry too much guilt over it."

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