From a geopolitical standpoint, once Orochi appears in the world, Chongying will undoubtedly be the first to suffer.
With Chongying's downfall, the next targets would be nearby Goryeo, Lu Country, and the Northern Border. A mere strait won't be enough to stop a monster of such terrifying power.
Therefore, Ueyama Ichirou's decision not to go to Miti but to specifically seek assistance from Lu Country isn't without reason. In his view, Orochi is undoubtedly a common threat to the entire East Asia in the short term, though it might be a long-term threat to all humanity. However, the Western World has always been fickle and may not see that far.
From the Privy Council's perspective in Lu Country, standing alone against Orochi would be a significant loss.
Previously, the Southern Border faced a flying Ba demon, which turned a thousand-mile radius into a swamp where it fell, creating a death zone between the Central South Peninsula and Lu Country's border.
