Yellow Court Daoist

Five Directions Realm.

Azure Dragon Mountain, Si Ming Peak.

True Immortals gather.

Qin Wei, Jiang Yunxi, Zhang Jingshan, and other true immortals from the generation of the Immortal Alliance, along with eighteen from the second generation, have all arrived.

At the top.

Lu Qingfeng, dressed in a green Daoist robe, is seated cross-legged on a lotus platform, alongside five distinctly different men and women in appearance. Some are rebellious, others humble or indifferent, all emanating a surging qi that is intimidating.

They are the five True Immortal Realm great demons brought out from Yellow Wind Ridge.

"This trip to the Thunder Department, Jingshan, Gongyang, Yunzhou, and Lan Qing, you will follow me. Meng Huo, Zhou Bie, Zhuge Jun... you nine take care of your affairs, hand over responsibilities, and come along as well."

Lu Qingfeng glanced down at all the immortals.

For twenty thousand years.

The Five Directions Immortal Alliance has had a total of eighteen new true immortals, all emerging from his Pure lineage. Besides the few true immortals suppressed under Azure Dragon Mountain, there are only twenty-six true immortals in the whole Alliance, not including Lu Qingfeng and Qin Wei, who has already become an Earth Immortal.

Moreover, among them, Shen Tujiu from the Eight Gods Temple and Chenyin Immortal from Danxia Sect, are the only two surviving veteran true immortals.

These two, having not been involved with Yu Fengzi and others, managed to preserve themselves.

But given their limited lifespan, they are engaged in reclusive, intensive cultivation within their sects, gradually becoming marginalized, rarely appearing among mortals, thus not worth mentioning for now.

The remaining twenty-odd true immortals.

The manpower Lu Qingfeng can mobilize is extremely limited.

"The fighting strength of the great demons in Yellow Wind Ridge is comparable to that of True Immortals, but they are too accustomed to freedom and disarray. If they were to lead troops into battle, they would be quite lacking."

Like the five great demons beside him.

They are passable for front-line combat, but unsuitable for arranging troops and strategy. This issue will have to be addressed after arriving at the General Mansion.

At the bottom.

Zhang Jingshan, Gongyang Ye, and the others listen intently, feeling a jolt of excitement. They are now among the top members of the Immortal Alliance and, looking across the entire Five Directions Realm, they rarely meet an equal. Now, following their teacher and ancestral master to the Heavenly Realm to serve in the Thunder Department, they all feel thrilled and intrigued at how could they not be happy?

However, upon hearing Lu Qingfeng's words, Qin Wei, who stands at the forefront, can't help but speak up, "Teacher is going to the Thunder Department to take up the post of General, assuming significant perilous duties. I volunteer to accompany you."

The disciples and juniors present are only True Immortals, and if they really face a powerful enemy, they would hardly be of much help. He, having already advanced to True Immortal, could provide some assistance by his teacher's side.

"You stay behind to guard the Immortal Alliance."

Lu Qingfeng waves his hand, rejecting the offer directly, "Although the Alliance is stable for now, with the Blood Sea sky opening, we still need to guard against infiltrations from all sides. Only with you in charge can I be assured."

The Five Directions Realm is a tempting target.

Without Lu Qingfeng.

If Qin Wei were to leave as well, should an Earth Immortal from the outside sneak in, with just the Alliance's True Immortals, it would be difficult to respond effectively or even detect the intrusion. The Five Directions Realm is now Lu Qingfeng's base of operations, and as the leader of the Immortal Alliance with the fate of the Alliance upon him, it's the same as carrying the fate of the entire realm, requiring swift progress in cultivation, and it cannot be taken lightly.

Not only Qin Wei.

Even with True Immortals, Lu Qingfeng cannot afford to reallocate all, still leaving half to manage the Immortal Alliance and maintain the Five Directions Realm.

"I obey."

Qin Wei has no choice but to accept the command, yet his furrowed brow still carries concerns.

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng also knows that Qin Wei's worries are not unfounded.

"Most of those who are Divine Generals and Great Generals in the Thunder Department are top-tier Earth Immortals, usually supported by one or two, three or five, or even more Earth Immortals. Although these Earth Immortals have only average strength, they are, after all, much stronger than True Immortals."

"As a Divine General, if I don't have such people to assist me, relying solely on myself not only reveals a lack of strength but also diminishes my stature."

Within the Thunder Department and the Heavenly Court, the rank of Divine General and Great General is already prestigious, difficult to obtain.

Many experts eye these positions, and if one's strength is insufficient, it's hard to hold one's place. Like Lu Qingfeng's position as the Capturing God General, and the position of 'Yang Realm Soul Searching General' held by Soul Searching Ancestor, all are at this level and mostly occupied by top-tier Earth Immortals.

Above the Divine Generals are the Great Gods, Marshals, and even higher and more revered True Gods of the Eight Divisions, which are countless times superior. The Dao ability, accomplishments, and capabilities are all indispensable.

Even though all are Divine Generals.

The rankings might be close, but there is a distinction in strength. This strength, apart from the combat ability of the Divine General and the capability to command troops, the number of Heavenly Generals, Heavenly Soldiers, and how many high-level Earth Immortals serve under their command, is all part of it.

If we were to compare.

Lu Qingfeng, newly appointed as a Divine General, is considered the weakest among them. And Divine Generals at the True Immortal Level are seldom seen throughout the entire Heavenly Court.

"But—"

Lu Qingfeng, seated on the lotus platform, is aware of his disadvantage but has long had a plan in mind.

Without dwelling on it.

He turns to Qin Wei, "How many Fourth Realm Cultivators of the Primordial Spirit are there in the Immortal Alliance right now, and how many can be allocated to accompany me to the Thunder Department?"

"Reporting to Teacher."

"In the Alliance, we currently have seven hundred and sixty-four Primordial Spirits, among which there are forty-seven of the Unification Realm, the majority of whom are in seclusion aiming for the True Immortal Realm and do not deal with affairs. Teacher can take them all."

Qin Wei manages the Alliance on behalf of his teacher and is well versed in its status.

"Forty-seven people."

Lu Qingfeng shakes his head inwardly.

True Immortals as generals.

Primordial Spirits as soldiers.

Even the lowest rank of Heavenly Court Heavenly Soldiers must be at the Primordial Spirit Realm. Countless Primordial Spirit Practitioners exist in the world, who can't compete with High-level Primordial Spirits, and commanders also have high standards.

Therefore, these Heavenly Soldiers are often taken up by Fourth Realm Cultivators in the Unification Realm.

With the position of Heavenly Soldier, often joining military offensives, a little bit of accomplishment, or a sudden enlightenment in battle, or sufficient accumulated cultivation could potentially allow them to advance to True Immortal.