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After a brief recount, the Immortal Emperor spoke succinctly, "The war with the Abyss Demons is urgent. I will contact the other saints, including the saints of the Demon World, to seek an alliance between both sides."

"The Abyss Demons are very powerful, with several beings not inferior to the saints. They are known as Abyss Dominators. The exact number of Abyss Dominators is currently unclear, but there will not be a few."

"For opponents of the Abyss Dominator level, we will find a way to hold them back. As for the lower-ranked demon troops, it will be up to you. From what I have learned, those purple crystals they send are actually the progenitors of the Abyss Demons. As long as they devour and absorb enough life force, the purple crystal pillars can hatch endless demons."

"What you need to do is destroy all the purple crystal pillars and exterminate all the invading Abyss Demons, preventing their devouring and reproduction."

The Immortal Emperor's voice was heavy and serious, "As for this war, at present, I do not see any hope of victory. But precisely because of this, we must fight even harder. In the endless swarm of demons, we must carve out a future."

"Do not think of hiding, for Abyss Demons have unique spatial exploration abilities. In the same plane, they possess powerful space summoning capabilities. The stars are not capable of halting their advance. Thus, ideas such as hiding in the Immortal Domain, sealing the Domain Gate and the like can be abandoned, as it will be utterly ineffective."

"By uniting the strength of everyone, there may still be hope for victory. But if everyone shirks battle and hides, we will end up being divided and eliminated one by one. In the end, nobody can escape, unless you're prepared to wander the starry skies, seeking another place to survive in the vast cosmos..."

The Immortal Emperor's words made everyone's countenance extremely grave.

For even the saints to speak in such a pessimistic manner, one can imagine the formidable enemy everyone is about to face.

The Immortal Emperor's gaze swept over everyone as he said calmly, "I will issue the Immortal Emperor Order, summoning all Quasi-Saints and Daluo Immortals from every great Immortal Domain to join the battlefield. Anyone who disobeys will be deemed as plotting rebellion and will be executed on the spot!"

Everyone's heart skipped a beat. Summoning all Quasi-Saints and Daluo Immortals was a sign of desperation.

But then, on second thought, it seemed normal. If this war is lost, the entire Immortal Realm would be gone, so why would you all be hiding anyway?

If the saints are fighting with all their might, do you still wish to slack off?

What were you thinking?

"Other than that, there's nothing much else to say. Everyone, prepare for battle."

The Immortal Emperor rose from his Lotus Platform, leaving the Main Hall; then, he ascended into the Sky Dome, disappearing in an instant.

After the Immortal Emperor left, everyone unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Just sitting there above, although his words were not directed at anyone, the invisible pressure enveloped every heart, and even Quasi-Saints were no exception.

In front of the saints, what were Quasi-Saints?

Lin Chen also quietly breathed a sigh of relief and sent a telepathic message to Jiang Yunfeng, "Has the Immortal Emperor gone to find the Demon Emperor?"

Jiang Yunfeng replied, "Most likely, given the existential crisis of the Immortal and Demon Worlds, the saints from both realms must join forces. But how to ally and how to fight the upcoming battles will need a settled Charter; otherwise, when the real battle comes, complications could arise due to mistrust among hearts, potentially leading to more trouble."

Lin Chen pursed his lips and said with a wry smile, "This is too urgent. My strength is still stuck at top grade, and I don't even have time to cultivate."

Jiang Yunfeng's eyes showed a hint of regret, "Indeed, if you had more time, you should be able to become a Quasi-Saint and it would make things easier on the battlefield. But opportunity doesn't wait for anyone."

Lin Chen pondered for a moment and quietly asked, "Is there any shortcut that can quickly boost my strength?"

Jiang Yunfeng thought for a while, his gaze settling on the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch sitting on the stage, "The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch wants to recruit you, right? If he values you enough, he has a Treasure that provides Innate Nourishment. If you cultivate within it, your strength will grow by leaps and bounds each day. However, such a coveted item will certainly not be offered up for nothing."

Lin Chen's eyes lit up, "What Treasure?"

Jiang Yunfeng responded, "Tao Ding, an Innate Spiritual Treasure, used for refining various top-grade Immortal Pills. Over time, this Tao Ding has accumulated a strong force of medicinal pills, which can help in cultivation. Moreover, it is said that the Tao Ding contains principles of the Dao, and cultivating within it makes it easier to comprehend the Heavenly Dao."

"Tao Ding, is it a Pill Furnace, a Medicine Cauldron?"

Jiang Yunfeng nodded, "Yes, Tao Ding is indeed a Pill Furnace, used for refining various medicinal pills. You are not wrong calling it a Medicine Cauldron, but it's not the kind of Pill Furnace you'd imagine just sitting around in a Pill Concocting Room. It has its own vast space inside; it's said that this Tao Ding can refine all things into pills and possesses incredibly miraculous abilities."

Lin Chen gave it some thought, his expression somewhat helpless, "The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch, being a disciple of the Immortal Emperor, holds a high position and great power. Although he has shown interest in me and made overtures, he's more interested in the several Quasi-Saints around me."

"Even if I approached him to borrow the Tao Ding for cultivation, the price I'd have to pay would not be small. By comparison, I am not willing to lose my freedom..."

Jiang Yunfeng chuckled, "You do have some spirit. Others would probably rush at the chance to follow the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I understand that. Besides Saints, who can compare with them? Their thigh is indeed as thick as it gets. It's just that I've grown up wild, unaccustomed to restraint, used to freedom. If I became a laborer who has to obey orders and work hard every day, it would make me extremely uncomfortable."

"Before cultivation, if you have to submit to others and be used by them, and even after achieving immortality if it remains the same, then what's the point of all those years spent cultivating?"

Jiang Yunfeng pondered, "Off the top of my head, I don't have another solution. Why not find a suitable time to ask the Hall Master? He's well-informed, he will definitely have a way."

Lin Chen hesitated, "The Hall Master is currently very busy, managing countless affairs. Isn't it inappropriate for me to disturb him with my personal matters regarding cultivation?"

Jiang Yunfeng said with a laugh, "It might be inappropriate for others, but not for you."

"Look, you're a hero of the Immortal Realm, who has made significant contributions. The Hall Master has always favored you. Besides, your effort to enhance your strength is also to contribute more in the upcoming great war, not just for yourself, right?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Certainly. As the Immortal Emperor said, no one can escape this war. I too hope to be stronger so I can kill more enemies and contribute more. After all, am I not the Vice Corps Commander of the First Corps?"

Jiang Yunfeng laughed, "See? That settles it. Your intentions are good. Besides, when you came back from your great service last time, besides confirming your merit, they didn't give you a specific reward, did they?"

Lin Chen blinked, "Yes, I was wondering if it was forgotten?"

Jiang Yunfeng let out a chuckle, "How could they forget? Perhaps there's another intention. Why not go and inquire about it?"