Chapter 842 - - Speed is the essence of war.

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Since Xianyou True Monarch set out for the campaign until his defeat, Ning Xianping had been in Jinluan Hall, truly experiencing what it meant to see someone build a majestic tower, only to watch it collapse before his eyes!

Observing the intricate and complex situation in Jinluan Hall, he grew more and more impressed with Duge, who completely mastered the art of turning situations to his advantage as easily as flipping one’s hand.

He had once thought of learning Duge’s strategic skills, but now he had abandoned all such thoughts.

The entire court was in the midst of discussing the Human Daily, filled with righteous indignation and ready to set out on a campaign against Duge when suddenly, the Immortal Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West vanished and then reappeared.

Ning Xianping knew for certain that some extraordinary affair must have happened…

But before he could understand the reason, the new rules of Pan-Universe Entertainment appeared before his eyes. His face instantly changed color. He couldn’t care for anything else and burst out from the midst of the officials, kneeling on the ground and shouting, “Your Majesty, send the troops! A day in the heavens is a hundred days on earth. Duge is adept at waging blitzkrieg, if we don’t send our forces now it will really be too late.”

As soon as he had spoken,

the many officials in the Immortal Court simultaneously turned their gaze towards this Evil Demon, as if surprised by his sudden impulsiveness.

Ning Xianping had his own difficulties to express. His ranking had been within the top ten – quite secure. The method of eliminating the last-ranked participant would never have affected him, and the Immortal Emperor had no intention of killing him.

He could have occasionally offered advice to the Immortal Emperor and waited securely for the end of the Alien Battlefield.

But the rules had suddenly changed and his ranking dropped like a stone in free-fall, slipping towards the middle. Given the time ratio between the Heavenly Court and the Mortal Realm, if he didn’t take action soon, it wouldn’t be long before he’d be eliminated by the rules.

“Ning Xianping, has something happened with Pan-Universe Entertainment?” The Immortal Emperor had already regained his composure and looked at Ning Xianping. Instead of blaming him, he asked.

“Your Majesty, the company has changed the rules. Instead of eliminating the last one, they’re now eliminating ten,” Ning Xianping didn’t dare to deceive the Immortal Emperor and frankly said, “With the rules suddenly changing, it certainly has something to do with Duge. The Alien Warriors, in their desperation to survive, will undoubtedly try to make themselves noticed in the Mortal Realm. With Duge’s cunning, he will definitely use this opportunity…”

He was interrupted mid-sentence by the voice of a stationed Heavenly General.

“Report! Your Majesty, there’s news from the lower realm. The Underworld, Demon Clan, and Human Race have formed an alliance to jointly combat the Heavenly Court,” the stationed Heavenly General announced loudly while holding up a copy of the Human Daily.

The Immortal Court erupted into uproar.

It’s over!

Ning Xianping’s complexion turned ashen in an instant. The time ratio of one to a hundred was too absurd. Had he known earlier, he shouldn’t have wasted time!

The Immortal Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West exchanged a glance, showing no surprise at all. Had the Twilight Calamity not been a factor restricting their status, they too would have wanted to meet Duge.

“We have taken note. My ministers, as the calamity arises, I shall personally lead the troops of the Heavenly Court to quell the chaos in the lower realm and subdue the rebels. I ask that all of you fully cooperate,” declared the Immortal Emperor, rising to his feet, his voice resolute.

The Spiritual Energy was rich in the Immortal Realm, but it suffered from the problem of time ratio. It was not normally noticeable, but against an opponent as rapid and forceful as Duge, to continue to hold fort in the Immortal Realm was utterly senseless.

“Yes,”

the officials of the Heavenly Court all understood the gravity of the situation and stood up as well, and none advised against the Immortal Emperor leading the charge.

With both the Underworld Emperor and the Demon Emperor allying, these were two powerful figures. Sending anyone else would not suffice against them both, only the Immortal Emperor and the Queen Mother could counterbalance the two.

Just as the ministers were about to disperse and prepare for the campaign,

another Heavenly General came with a report: “Your Majesty, outside stand twelve Daluo Golden Immortals bearing the Ancestral Tao Command Token, claiming to be disciples of the Daoist Ancestor, coming to assist Your Majesty in the campaign against Duge.”

The Immortal Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West looked at each other and were overjoyed.

The Immortal Emperor said, “Bring them in at once.”

The stationed Heavenly General looked troubled and said, “Your Majesty, the leading True Monarch said that speed is of the essence in warfare. If we are to contend with Duge, we should discuss matters in the Mortal Realm. Every moment we linger in the Immortal Court could lead to irreversible consequences in the war.”

The Immortal Emperor glanced subconsciously at Ning Xianping, then addressed the assembled ministers, “My ministers, I will go to welcome the disciples of the Daoist Ancestor and discuss the calamity. You must quickly assemble the troops. Remember not to delay; speed is of the essence in warfare.”

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