The short, stout strategist Liu Ji stepped forward and said, "Divine Emperor, this subordinate has many friends and informants in the Northern Frontier, as well as some secret agents. Why not let this subordinate first investigate the situation of the 'Shituo' tribe in the north? Since they are mobilizing a large force to move south, it's impossible for no news to leak. Once we have a clear picture of their movements, we can then think of a way to prevent them from joining forces with the Evil Moon Cult. This could be considered the best strategy."
As Liu Ji spoke, he always had a faint, almost imperceptible smile on his face. Although he was ugly, his smile was amiable, making it impossible for people to guess what he was thinking.
The Divine Emperor nodded slightly and turned to Xiao Guang and Hu Hong, who had not yet spoken, asking, "What are you two's opinions?"
Xiao Guang remained silent. The handsome Hu Hong thought for a moment, put away his folding fan, bowed to the Divine Emperor, and said, "Divine Emperor, in my humble opinion, since we have received intelligence that the enemy will attack the Qiyan Palace, reinforcing it is the most urgent priority. On one hand, this is to protect the families of our Immortal Palace and on the other, it is to stabilize the confidence of the righteous sects. We can dispatch a group of masters to secretly travel to the Qiyan Palace in batches, set up an ambush, and wait for them. Then, we can defeat the demon cult and the 'Shituo' in one fell swoop while we are well-rested and they are weary. We can leave a few survivors for interrogation, and at that time, we can immediately seize the initiative."
Hu Hong was handsome and upright, and when he spoke, he was elegant and graceful. Even though everyone present was male, they were influenced by his demeanor and felt a sense of agreement and goodwill.
The Divine Emperor nodded slightly and fell silent, contemplating for a good while. He suddenly turned his head and asked Wei Yufeng, "Feng'er, what are your thoughts?"
Wei Yufeng was stunned for a moment, not expecting his father to ask for his opinion on such a critical matter. His mind raced, and his gaze swept over everyone. Seeing his father's stern expression, he took a deep breath, straightened up, cupped his hands, and said in a loud voice, "Father, I believe that the Qiyan Palace is a vital stronghold of our Immortal Palace. It holds secret treasures and our relatives. It must not be defiled by the demon cult. Since the Evil Moon Cult dares to provoke us, they must have a plot. We should reinforce it quickly and meet them with the force of thunder to protect the foundation of our righteous path and deter these petty villains! However, the demon cult is full of treacherous schemes. I suggest that while we fortify the defenses of the Qiyan Palace, we also secretly investigate the enemy's situation. By addressing both the internal and external aspects, we can ensure there are no oversights."
Seeing his son speak without arrogance or humility, so clearly and logically, the Divine Emperor's stern face showed a hint of approval. He then waved a large hand and said in a deep voice, "All of you are my confidants and honored guests. Your words just now were all reasonable. The demon cult has been at peace with our orthodox sects for over a hundred years since the 'Battle of Desolate Waters City.' Now that they are making a comeback, there must be a reason. I believe this battle at the Qiyan Palace is of great importance. I will personally go to face the enemy. I want to see for myself what they are up to."
Hearing that the Divine Emperor would personally take the field, everyone present was moved and quite surprised. Elder Ning Yuanlong said, "Divine Emperor, there is no need for you to trouble yourself with this matter. It would suffice to just send disciples of the sect..."
Before he could finish, the Divine Emperor waved his hand, cutting him off, and said arrogantly, "Since the enemy dares to launch this attack, they will surely want to crush our morale in one fell swoop. I expect they will also send out all their best experts. The disciples of the sect may not be their match. Furthermore, ten years ago, although I severely injured 'Fierce Cang Li' in our battle, he managed to escape using a body double technique. I have always regretted this. My 'Heaven-Shattering Great Law' has not been used in combat for a long time. By going personally this time, I also wish to exercise my muscles and bones, to thoroughly crush these petty villains of the demon cult and completely eradicate their demonic ambitions while they are still in their infancy."
When everyone heard the Divine Emperor speak the name "Heaven-Shattering Great Art", they couldn't help but show expressions of slight fear and reverence. This was the profound, inherited martial art of the Wei family of the Tianxing Sect. Its power was fierce and astonishing, but because practicing this method was overly difficult and time-consuming, even the strongest of the Wei predecessors had only reached the fifth level, which was already enough to make them a supreme master. The Divine Emperor, Wei Wuyin, was a once-in-a-generation martial arts genius. During the Tianstar Rebellion 18 years ago, he had already broken through the seventh great barrier. After 18 years of cultivation, the Divine Emperor's had developed a majestic and imposing aura, his arrogance bursting forth, and his strength had become even more unfathomable.
"Hold on!" Just then, a clear, melodious female voice, like that of a yellow oriole, suddenly came from outside the door. All the members present were startled and looked towards the entrance. They heard a few "ta-ta-ta" sounds, the alluring tap of high heels on the ground, as an absolutely beautiful and noble mature woman walked in.
She was a peerless beauty who could make any man lose his soul at a glance. Her face was gorgeous, her figure bewitching, and her skin delicate and snowy, with a rosy hue beneath the white. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, partially pinned up with a few strands left to frame her fragrant temples. On her delicate, smooth, fair, and mature beautiful face, her jade nose was straight, and her two thin eyebrows extended gently. Her small nose was like carved from white jade, her moist, rosy lips were so vibrant they seemed ready to drip, her beautiful peach-like cheeks were pink and white, and her deep, dark beautiful eyes seemed shrouded in a layer of mist, like autumn waters, revealing a hint of icy, arrogant pride that looked down on the world.
She wore a form-fitting, thin, white gauze long dress. The material of the dress was elegant, exquisitely tailored and hugged her, accentuating her proud, bewitching, and perfect curves. Below her fair, delicate neck, the dress had a low-cut, floral design, revealing an elegant, swan-like neck and collarbones. On her creamy-white chest, her full, round, and firm breasts stood tall, like ripe peaches. The chest area was adorned with white lace patterns and butterfly designs, complementing the full, snowy-white flesh of her breasts. In the middle, a deep, alluring cleavage was revealed. The thin gauze dress strained against the high, round arc of her large, perfect breasts, which seemed ready to burst from the garment.
Her waist was so slender it could be spanned by two hands. An elegant, light purple sash with floral patterns cinched her tiny waist. Below that, the curves outlined by the form-fitting gauze dress became exaggeratedly pronounced. One could clearly see the outline of her full, round, and high beautiful buttocks. Her plump, large, and perfectly round rear end stood out behind her beautiful, bewitching figure. Beneath the tight thin gauze dress, it arched up high, like a ripe, dripping peach, so full and pert that the hem of the dress was lifted up a few centimeters by it.
Inside the beautiful, thin gauze dress was a pair of fair, delicate, and snow-white beautiful legs wrapped in flesh-colored, ultra-thin lace stockings. They were lightly covered by the thin gauze skirt, which had slits in several places. As she walked, her delicate, snow-white legs were revealed. The legs, clad in the flesh-colored, ultra-thin stockings, were filled with the plump, full roundness and firm, elastic fleshiness of a mature beauty. The stockings, stretched tight by her full legs, became transparent, revealing the fair skin beneath, which glowed with an alluring, crystalline pink under the light.
On her feet, the beauty wore a pair of 10-centimeter, creamy-white high heels, exquisitely carved with patterns of cranes, which made her appear even taller and more elegant. As she walked, the gauze dress clung tightly to her full, round buttocks, the swaying motion of her hips a massive temptation. With each step of her lotus feet, her willow waist swayed, and her figure was graceful and enchanting. Her two stockinged legs swayed continuously within the gauze skirt, occasionally peeking out from the slits. The creamy-white, delicate, and plump flesh of her beautiful legs was full and round, appearing and disappearing, exuding an ultimate, captivating charm.
This woman was truly a world-class peerless beauty. Her posture was enchanting, her skin like jade, and her every move revealed a dreamlike, yet virtuous and elegant temperament. She had the fair skin of a young girl but the plump, well-defined curves of a mature woman. However, on her incomparably beautiful face, there was now an aloof, cold arrogance, like an iceberg, radiating an icy aura that kept people a thousand miles away.
She was Ning Xuefei, the "Number One Beauty of the Longyue Continent," the "Saintly Empress of the Immortal Palace," and the second most powerful martial artist of the time, second only to the Divine Emperor of the Immortal Palace.
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