After Japan landed on the East Sea Coast, the Southern Border initiated a fierce assault as well.

The Divine Communication realm warriors from the Witch Clan joined forces, expanding the gap in the Lianduan Mountain several times with their battle bodies, allowing the Zhen Shan Army to make relentless advances and capture Yang City in a single day.

Meanwhile, on Emperor Hou Qian's side, someone also went to negotiate.

"Mi Shenweng..."

Ji Chengtian stared at the elderly and weathered figure in the grand hall, "You are actually from the Southern Border!"

The previous third rank on the Heavenly List, Mi Shenweng, a creature living for seven or eight hundred years. He was mysterious and unfathomable; no one knew how many cards this old monster had prepared over such a long time.

Ji Chengtian never imagined that the Southern Border would have connections to Mi Shenweng.

"Whether I'm from the Southern Border or not doesn't have to do with the purpose of my visit, right? I just happen to have lived long and know a lot of friends."

Mi Shenweng chuckled softly, "I came this time just to deliver a message for the Great Witch Sacrifice of the Southern Border."

"Join two alien clans to attack Daqian?" Ji Chengtian sneered, "Do you think I'm a fool?"

Currently, Japan and the Southern Border besieging Daqian are undeniably alien clans; they are not attacking Daqian, they are invading the Central Plains.

If Hou Qian were to join forces with them, his reputation would be completely tarnished.

Of course, Ji Chengtian actually doesn't care about his reputation, but doing this would undoubtedly isolate himself from the Central Plains, aligning with those alien clans.

Joining forces with alien clans, let alone besieging Daqian, might first cause chaos within Hou Qian itself. Previously, Ji Chengtian secretly allied with the Witch King to attack Qing Yu, let alone now publicly collaborating with alien forces.

Only a fool would do such a thing.

"Of course, it's not about the emperor launching a direct assault."

Mi Shenweng showed a hint of a cryptic smile and said, "The emperor only needs to deploy troops at the border, holding off Daqian's forces. If Daqian is eventually defeated by the Southern Border and Japan, the emperor can promptly go over to restore the rivers and mountains, isn't that so? After all, the emperor is also a descendant of the Grand Ancestor and part of the Ji Family imperial lineage, isn't it?"

Besieging Daqian and restoring the rivers and mountains after Daqian's collapse, though just different timings of the campaign, have vastly different significance and difficulty. Ji Chengtian was indeed planning to do this, even without Mi Shenweng's suggestion.

"How to act, I'll leave these thoughts to the emperor. I won't disturb any further, farewell!"

Mi Shenweng clearly noticed Ji Chengtian's interest, smiled as he bid farewell, and transformed into a cloud of light, vanishing from the grand hall.

A day later, the Emperor Hou Qian sent a letter to Daqian, stating that both parties are descendants of the Grand Ancestor, sharing the same roots and race. He expressed anxiety over Daqian's siege by two alien clans and proposed to send reinforcements to jointly resist the aliens.

Ji Chengtian crafted a plan even more perfect than Mi Shenweng's proposal, under the guise of aiding Daqian, stationed his troops at the border, leaving Daqian no room to reprimand Hou Qian.

After all, the intention is to send troops to assist, not to invade, so what's the reason for rebuking them?

Although everyone knows the wolfish heart of Emperor Shengde, they understand that allowing Hou Qian's army to enter is akin to inviting wolves into the house, but since it hasn't happened yet, how can you accuse a good person who's offering help of unfounded crimes?

In any case, Hou Qian has held back a considerable portion of Daqian's forces, which—under the current dual siege—only fuels the flame, pouring gasoline onto Daqian.

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The significant event of two alien clans attacking Daqian also prompted another assembly of the Nine Heavens council.

This time, the meeting was exceptionally intense. Zhu Tian appeared and immediately bombarded Ji Chengtian, disregarding his status as a Supreme.

"You Tian, what do you mean? Why do you create turmoil under these circumstances, do you realize East Province is our foundational territory!" Zhu Tian sternly scolded, without the usual diplomatic tact.

Zhu Tian's true identity is Jiang Muyun, the wife of Jiang Haogang, Patriarch of East Province Jiang Family. At this moment, East Province is suffering the invasion from Japan, and as the leading family of East Province, Jiang Family is directly impacted. In recent days, only those from Jiang Family, fallen on the East Sea Coast, count more than a hundred, with numerous deaths and injuries among various branches.

"The plan was to trigger a calamity and evoke Tribulation Qi, which is the fundamental purpose of our Nine Heavens. Previously, Bian Tian also incited the grassland to invade the Central Plains; what I do is no different." Ji Chengtian stated unapologetically.

This statement hit the key point; the gathering of the Nine Heavens here aims to orchestrate calamity, and Ji Chengtian's actions are indeed in line.

However, now is not the right time.

Since Qing Yu and Sword God learned the consequences of breaking the blockade, they have chosen to slow down the pace, proceeding step by step cautiously. They can't have shattered the blockade only to find several more Dao Realm powers looming over them, right?

Pushing the calamity to its peak now would draw the Supreme Taoist to create chaos. Beating the fate-guided Supreme Taoist would lead to the appearances of the Buddha and Dao Ancestor—two dominating figures. Qing Yu and Sword God, regardless of their boldness, aren't that oblivious.

Qing Yu contemplated, prompting Ren Piaomiao to speak: "The point of contention between the two is the Japanese invasion causing significant losses to Jiang Family. How about we assist Jiang Family, at least preserving its strength?

As for the Southern Border, let Daqian handle it. How do you view this proposal?"

"But Japan still has strong warriors yet to strike; should Xuantian handle them by then?" Ji Chengtian sneered slightly.

He knows that Cangtian, Ren Piaomiao, is aligned with Qing Yu, his words actually reflect Qing Yu's intent, and of course, he wouldn't allow Qing Yu to have his way.

Besides, if Daqian doesn't fall, how can Ji Chengtian seize the opportunity to restore the land? Isn't Daqian's four provinces appealing?

"Cangtian's intention is primarily to preserve Jiang Family's strength. Our objective is first to help Jiang Family, and as for repelling Japan, it depends on everyone's willingness, isn't that correct?" Qing Yu smiled.

The primary aim is to keep the warfare controlled within a certain scope, not to engage in a deadly fight now. Furthermore, entering the battlefield off the East Sea Coast allows avoiding the whirlpool of Xinglie's Battle Body for a while.

Compared to Japan's invasion, various forces have their focus more on Xinglie's Battle Body. Qing Yu wants to bide time, seeking an opportunity to observe changes, at least watching Mu Cangsheng and Southern Border's intentions before taking action.

"That's my proposal; any objections, feel free to vote."

"Of course, I have no objections." Zhu Tian returned to her usual demeanor, giggling.

She gets the benefits, naturally, she wouldn't object.

As for others, Bian Tian, Flame Sky have died; Yangtian Lin Zixiao, Cangtian Ren Piaomiao are Qing Yu's supporters; Hao Tianlan Cang currently needs Qing Yu, they wouldn't oppose.

Remaining are the outright dissenting Ji Chengtian, and Sword God.

"Agreed, let Xuantian arrange this matter." Sword God said.

Though he isn't friends with Qing Yu, currently they stand in approximately the same position; naturally, he wouldn't cause trouble for Qing Yu.

Thus, this matter concluded with six votes in favor and one against.

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