The long dormant Green Wood Old Demon and Nine-tailed Fox Demon simultaneously emerged!

The dense vines, resembling Qiu Long, tightly entangled the Green Blood Sacrifice, rendering it immobile. The Nine-tailed Fox Demon raised a hand, and a massive nine-tailed fox phantom appeared, swallowing the beast whole.

When the phantom dissipated, the Green Blood Sacrifice was already lying on the ground, barely alive.

The two transformed Great Demons working together easily hunted the rare subspecies Divine Beast without much effort.

Soon after, the Nine-tailed Fox Demon kept its promise and tossed over a porcelain bottle containing the Essence Blood of the Green Blood Sacrifice.

"Thank you, Nine-tailed Senior."

Chen Sansi cupped his hands in gratitude.

For him, this bottle of Essence Blood truly came easily.

Had he relied on himself, even if he managed to find the Green Blood Sacrifice, he might not have been its match!

With the task successfully completed, he had no intention of lingering and was about to take his leave.

"Hey~"

The Nine-tailed Fox Demon called out: "Little Daoist, hold your step."

With just a simple word, Chen Sansi felt as if his legs were filled with lead, growing heavy.

He asked, "I wonder what further guidance Nine-tailed Senior might have?"

"You are that Chen Lei from the Eastern Continent, aren't you?"

When the Nine-tailed Fox Demon's voice sounded again, it was already by his ear.

Chen Sansi couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

"Enough!"

Dugu Ao spoke impatiently, "Spit it out already!"

"Why scold me, Daoist Dugu?"

The Nine-tailed Fox Demon said with a hint of grievance, "I simply wanted to remind your young friend here that many seek his life, and he must be cautious in his actions henceforth."

"Indeed."

Dugu Ao continued, "Chen Sansi, although our sect's Supreme Elder reached an agreement with the Holy Sect Elder, forbidding anyone from targeting you before the major conflict,

"This can only restrict sect disciples.

"Loose cultivators or those from the Demon Realm might still seek you without fear of death."

"Thank you for the warning, Senior. The younger generation will be careful, and during the major conflict, I will surely lead over two million soldiers of the Great Han in a battle to the end."

Finally relieved of the oppressive feeling, Chen Sansi swiftly departed after paying his respects.

There was no chance he would ever return to Wanxiang Mountain!

If not for Dugu Ao's presence today, he would have suffered a huge loss.

He owed the Demon Slaying Sect a favor.

Fortunately, he acquired everything he sought.

Chen Sansi returned to the Han Army camp, entrusting the essence of the Green Wood Old Demon along with the Cloud Seal Demon-binding Silk to Dongfang Jingxing to take back to Sky Wall City, instructing Zi Nan to craft them promptly, aiming to produce magical bows and arrows before the Secret Realm opens.

Following this, he began inspecting the Border Wall.

The situation remained unchanged; every day, there would be several small-scale demon army assaults on the city, which the Han Army could fully control at present.

However, there was still a pressing issue.

The number of Blood Demon armies was increasing, seemingly as endless as the East Sea's waters.

If this continued, the Great Han's costs would only rise.

They needed to quickly understand the Blood Demons' mechanics and attempt to cut off their source at its roots.

Chen Sansi returned to the Central Army Tent to find the aged Wo Long, gathering the items needed for exploring the Secret Realm for him.

Under the moonlit night, Xu Wencai arranged the candles made from East Sea Merfolk fish oil in a special pattern, placing tortoiseshells, a compass, and other items on the ground.

"Old Xu."

Chen Sansi curiously asked, "Are you planning to find the Secret Realm using these things?"

"Hehe~"

Xu Wencai did not answer directly, simply stroking his beard confidently: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, this old minister will deliver. You've been traveling for days; you should go rest first."

"You old scholar."

Chen Sansi teased, "Keeping secrets from me now? Do you fear I'll learn your secret methods?"

"Exactly so!"

Xu Wencai laughed, "Even Your Majesty couldn't learn this method."

"I insist..."

Chen Sansi was about to argue when Wang Li arrived urgently to report.

"Your Majesty!

"Two hundred miles southeast, another sizable Blood Demon army appeared. Would you like to see it for yourself?"

"Perfect timing!"

Chen Sansi immediately lost interest in arguing with the old scholar. Quickly selecting two generals, he soared toward the southeast.

Watching His Majesty Tianwu depart, Xu Wencai sat cross-legged at the center of the candle formation.

"Teacher."

Qi Cheng observed intently, "Is this the cultivation technique you mentioned you'd yet to pass to me?"

"It is indeed."

Xu Wencai admitted.

Qi Cheng asked for guidance, "Teacher, is it possible to use this formation to roughly calculate the entrance to the Secret Realm?"

"Not just the Secret Realm."

Xu Wencai looked up at the starry night sky, saying wistfully, "It also concerns the national fortune of our Great Han."

"So it's the legendary fate divination, a method of peeping at Heavenly secrets?!"

Qi Cheng's eyes widened in shock.

He never imagined that his teacher, without a Spirit Root, would possess such an extraordinary skill.

If true, Xu Wencai would undoubtedly be treated like an honored guest at any Golden Core Sect in the Cultivation World, even if mortal.

However...

He asked with confusion, "Since the Great Han was founded, the nation has been prosperous and peaceful, with national fortune at its peak. Is there a need to foretell?"

"As they say, 'The heavens are unpredictable, and so too is fate. Many things are more than meets the eye.'

Xu Wencai gazed at the constellations, "Little Chengzi, do you understand astrology?"

Qi Cheng shook his head, "I've self-studied some books, but I'm not proficient."

"You should recognize the basic constellations. I'll speak, and you listen."

Xu Wencai raised his Feather Fan, pointing to the Star Abyss:

"As you said, our Great Han is at the height of its fortune, yet a layer of blood mist shadows the Emperor Star.

"The Mars Star retrogrades from the Well Constellation, its red light surges like ghostly eyes, forming a 'Mars guarding the Heart' deadlock with Heart Two!

Qi Cheng's heart trembled at these words, quickly responding, "Teacher, do you mean His Majesty's life is in danger this time?"

"Why else do you think His Majesty deployed troops nationwide, traveled a thousand miles to the Eastern Continent, and joined this immortal-demon war?"

Xu Wencai paused for emphasis, "Because the Ancestor Vein has revived!

"To avoid panic, His Majesty hasn't publicized this news.

"If the sealing technique isn't discovered within the next few years, the seemingly stable structure might collapse at any moment!

"Thus, despite the costs, His Majesty traveled here to find a solution!"

"..."

Qi Cheng remained silent.

Over the years, if anything was lacking in Sky Wall City, His Majesty always found a way to provide it not long after.

From their perspective, the Great Han always enjoyed smooth sailing, obtaining what they needed. They even stood against cultivators with mortal power, formidable, wsdh "powerful," completely overlooking the most crucial point.

All of this was due to His Majesty's singular presence, standing firm for them!

In reality, their Great Han, a mortal court, at best resembled a third-rate sect. No matter how flourishing it seemed, it remained as insignificant as ants compared to the Tianshui Thirty-Six Immortal Sects, always at risk of being utterly crushed.

Upon realizing that His Majesty Tianwu's potential danger at Guangren Dao, Qi Cheng finally awoke to understand how perilous their state was.

"Teacher!"

Sweat formed on Qi Cheng's forehead unknowingly, "How can we resolve this 'Mars guarding the Heart' predicament?"

"There's no need for excessive panic."

Xu Wencai narrowed his eyes, his old voice resonating with resolve, "The Way of the Dao is fifty, Heaven takes fortynine, and people find the one! Even in the direst situations, there's always a chance for survival. It just depends on how it's taken.

"Issue orders that for the next forty-nine days, no one is to approach the Central Army Tent, even His Majesty."

"Understood!"

Qi Cheng accepted the order.

"By the way."

Xu Wencai suddenly asked, "What do the locals call our encampment area?"

Qi Cheng replied, "Five Furlongs Plain."

"Five Furlongs Plain..."

Xu Wencai murmured, slowly closing his eyes, as the flames of seven large lamps and forty-nine small lamps around him burned brighter.

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