Chapter 1220 - 1245: Battle Winds and Clouds (Part 2)
Gradually, night fell, and the horn sounded from the Immortal Beast army, signaling their retreat. This familiar sound made many feel a sense of relief.
The Immortal Beast army quickly returned, and the soldiers of the Immortal Realm did not stop them. At this moment, everyone needed to rest well after such a tiring battle, and many of the injured required medical assistance.
Amidst the army, a young man was moving swiftly. He paused for a moment before severely wounded soldiers, took out an elixir, gave it to them, and then moved to assess another person.
This young man was none other than the reincarnation of the Ancient Medicine Immortal, Wei Qun. With his miracle elixirs, many soldiers were saved, but there were too many injured, making it impractical to treat everyone. He could only aid those he encountered.
Chu Linfeng did not fly down. He was touched by Wei Qun’s presence. Although Wei Qun had exchanged less than ten sentences with him since ascending to the Immortal Realm, his actions were inspiring and boosted morale. With him among the troops, spirits were lifted significantly.
Simultaneously, the name of Divine Doctor Wei spread throughout the army, known for his miraculous healing ability that could revive as long as the immortal infant remained intact.
After a day of fighting, most people were exhausted, quickly using immortal stones to replenish their spent Immortal Spirit Power. Restoring more life force meant more protection, for tomorrow would bring another intense battle.
The army of the Immortal Realm was notably weaker than the Immortal Beast army. No one anticipated that there would be almost ten thousand strong individuals of the Immortal Monarch Realm among the Immortal Beast army, which was several times more than the Immortal Realm army. The odds seemed grim, yet this fact was unknown as revealing it would surely reduce fighting power, a concern for Chu Linfeng.
After recalling the Golden Demon Vulture into his body, Chu Linfeng vanished into the night sky. He was now camouflaged among the Immortal Beast army, needing to gather intelligence. The Immortal Beasts were so formidable; without extreme measures, peace between Immortal Beasts and immortals seemed impossible.
Flying over the Immortal Beast army, Chu Linfeng grew more astonished. There were teleportation gates, each guarded by hundreds, the weakest of whom were of the Immortal Monarch Realm.
Upon seeing the teleportation gates, Chu Linfeng recalled something but couldn’t immediately decide on it. Soon, he reached the core area of the Immortal Beast army, proceeding with caution.
Chu Linfeng clearly remembered the Tiger Elephant Beast had once seen his invisible form. Although he hadn’t seen the Tiger Elephant Beast among the Immortal Beast army, he wasn’t ruling out the possibility that other immortal beasts could see him.
There were surprisingly large tents among the Immortal Beast army, an enjoyment surpassing that of humans, something Chu Linfeng never expected. These tents indicated that this was the place where commanders discussed military affairs. Entering could reveal some information.
The tent’s entrance was open but guarded by dozens of people, all high-level immortal beasts transformed into human form. Chu Linfeng stealthily entered without being detected.
Inside the tent, he saw ten or more powerful beings of the late-stage Immortal Emperor, speaking, two of whom were women. A white-haired elder sat at the highest position, showing a stern expression.
"This time, our Immortal Beasts must conquer the Immortal Realm at all costs. The planning for this battle has taken me full twenty thousand years. Previously, every Immortal Beast battle ended in failure, making us lose face."
"This time, we’ll restore our honor and let those Immortal Realm ants know that we, Immortal Beasts, are the true rulers of the Immortal Realm. We’ll make them bow at our feet and drive them to the Land of Bitter Cold," the elder addressed the group.
"The commander closed up for twenty thousand years, a feat unimaginable for most. Reaching the point of ascending to the Ascension Divine Realm is certainly worth celebrating. With the commander overseeing, the Immortal Realm’s army will surely be defeated, marking the true unification of the Immortal Realm under the Immortal Beasts. Just thinking about it is thrilling," a middle-aged man said.
"The Immortal Realm’s forces seem weak this time, especially those at Sky-Covering Cliff, incapable of resisting our army. Tomorrow, unleash the Golden Immortals and Nine Heavens Profound Immortal Realm beasts. I believe we could defeat them without even mobilizing the Immortal Monarch Realm beasts.
"Breaking the Immortal Realm’s forces into four parts was the wisest choice. Even if they realize our intention, it would be too late. The commander’s foresight is truly admirable," a fire-red woman said.
"After conquering the Immortal Realm, the first action is to break the barrier of Sky-Spirit Valley and liberate the immortal beasts inside, restoring their freedom, fulfilling our common mission. Now, this sacred and heavy task can finally be realized, a pride for all," the elder stated.
Chu Linfeng was startled upon hearing this. The aura exuded by this elder was strong, a trait unique to Dragon Race powerhouses, suggesting his power had surpassed the late-stage Immortal Emperor Realm, possibly reaching demigod level, or even higher.
As for why he hadn’t ascended to the Divine Realm, it might be due to a special suppression method similar to the Golden-winged Roc in Sky-Spirit Valley possessing the Divine Charm Pearl, an extraordinary item.
"Commander, during the last battle the Immortal Realm had many powerhouses. I’m worried about encountering formidable opponents that could cause unforeseen changes. The people of the Immortal Realm are cunning, hard to guard against. We must remain cautious for the best," another old man said.
"No need to worry about that. After tomorrow’s battle, we’ll go all out with confidence that no one in the Immortal Realm can match me. We’ll eliminate their powerhouses one by one, and the Immortal Realm will naturally fall into our hands," the elder confidently declared.
𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Chu Linfeng deemed their ensuing discussion unimportant. Gathering such reliable information by coming here was already fortunate. The real core force of the Immortal Beast army lay at Sky-Covering Cliff; other places were mere decoys, aimed at dividing the Immortal Realm’s forces.
"You overestimate yourselves if you think you can destroy my Immortal Realm. The Immortal Realm has its strong individuals too. Tomorrow’s battle will surely see your Immortal Beast army utterly defeated. Little Golden Dragon, brace yourself for a good show!" Exiting the tent, Chu Linfeng suddenly transmitted a secret message to the Immortal Beast Commander, intending to create confusion and startle the enemy.
Immediately after, Chu Linfeng used instant teleportation to leave the Immortal Beast army’s camp and returned to the Immortal Realm army, while the Immortal Beast commander was startled by Chu Linfeng’s words, darting rapidly out but finding no trace of anyone...