But it is indeed important.

Because Mo Ying's presence is too low, having just recently escaped from Shushan, his strength must not be that strong, otherwise, he wouldn't need a group of Demon Saints to rescue him.

So, how did he cultivate the Undying Body in such a short time?

Is he... worth trusting!

"Tian Lan...."

Chen Yuan heard the question from the demon ox across from him and was momentarily puzzled. He actually didn't know where Tian Lan died because he didn't have time to investigate afterward.

And the speed of the Demon Gods and Immortals is too fast, it's highly possible that the battle occurred in the deep mountains of the Southern Border.

However, he suspected that there might be something wrong with Tian Lan's death, otherwise, he wouldn't be asked in such a manner, immediately responding in a deep voice:

"Where did Tian Lan die? Why ask me? Do you think a Fifth Realm like me could kill a Sixth Realm Demon God?"

"Humph, I am asking whether Tian Lan really died at Zhen Nan Pass!"

"No!"

"Then where?"

"I cannot divulge that!"

"Are you looking for death?!"

Cheng Tian Demon God spewed demon breath, the 'moo' resounded through the sky.

And Chen Yuan took out the Heavenly Book Treasure, observing its vibrations and sound transmissions, smiled faintly:

"It's you who are courting death!"

"Hmm?"

"This place is just a hundred miles from South State. I've been chased by you for tens of thousands of miles, how could I not inform others about this... hehe... You think you caught me at a crucial moment when I was escaping back to South State, little do you know... I deliberately led you here...."

"The Southern Border is vast and resource-rich, with countless experts. But if two Demon Gods were consecutively lost here, they would have a massive setback, not daring to look north for a hundred years!" Chen Yuan stepped forward, his presence growing stronger.

"You...."

Cheng Tian Demon God's pupils shrank deeply, his gaze filled with shock.

"Elder, strike now!"

With a low cry from Chen Yuan, the heavens and earth suddenly reverberated with Buddhist chants, as if thousands of men, women, and children were chanting in unison.

Golden light filled the sky, and waves of Brahma sounds echoed.

A Golden Body Dharma Image, towering a thousand feet, appeared, no less magnificent than the true body of the demon ox, Mo Luo with an indifferent expression, pointed at the demon ox and said sternly:

"Wicked beast, kneel down!"

Cheng Tian Demon God's enormous true body breathed heavily, glanced at Mo Luo, then at Chen Yuan, feeling immense pressure sweeping towards him.

With hardly any hesitation, he immediately turned to flee.

Though his strength was no less than Tian Lan's, and he was considered terrifyingly powerful, he was more cautious and cherishing of life. Thus, during the major northern expeditions of the demon race, he remained inactive.

Even though he didn't sense any other Immortals' presence this time, he still suspected someone else might be lurking around, waiting to deliver a fatal blow.

So... he turned and left.

Perhaps, Chen Yuan was bluffing, but given the precedent of Tian Lan's fall, he dared not gamble. Compared to the truth of Tian Lan's death, his death would be a reminder to the remaining Demon Gods.

The Human Race can never be underestimated!

And at the moment Cheng Tian Demon God turned to leave, Mo Luo struck, suddenly bursting with a dazzling gold light, intending to lock the void.

Mo Luo's action reinforced Cheng Tian Demon God's suspicion, prompting him to break through the seal and tear through the void to escape.

Cheng Tian tore through the void and fled. Chen Yuan and Mo Luo's thousand-foot golden body exchanged glances, Mo Luo's golden body quickly dissipated, and he said with a serious expression:

"Go!"

"Alright!"

Chen Yuan quickly nodded, feeling enveloped by Rule Power, and instantly tearing through the void, disappearing from the spot.

...

Cheng Tian Demon God was not wrong in one thing, Chen Yuan's side was indeed bluffing.

If he truly had the capability to slay another Demon God, Chen Yuan would absolutely not let him go. Killing one more now would mean fewer losses in the future.

In fact, during a past encounter when he brushed past another Demon God who didn't recognize him, Chen Yuan had already contacted Mo Luo immediately afterward.

His movements had been exposed, with a rough range already estimated, and several Essence Blood Incarnations could not last long, sooner or later he would be discovered.

And if a Demon God caught up with him, it would be a fight to the death with very low chances of victory.

Thus, someone had to be there to assist him.

Other True Monarchs visiting would only be courting death; only Mo Luo personally could bring pressure to the Demon God. The demon race would never discover his severe injuries, and it might force the opponent to retreat.

After all, Chen Yuan had reached the border of South State.

Forget Demon Gods, even if he were to chase others, leading them to someone's doorstep, they might suspect someone laying in ambush for them?

Of course, even if Mo Luo's appearance didn't scare off the Demon God, fighting to the death would surely ensure Chen Yuan's escape, albeit injured.

This place isn't Zhen Nan Pass, it isn't a must-fight area, and Demon Gods and Immortals wanting to escape are nearly impossible to capture.

In essence, from the moment Mo Luo appeared, Chen Yuan was already safe.

The thrilling encounter with the Demon God made Mo Luo and Chen Yuan even more cautious, sneaking for hundreds of miles until they completely entered South State territory, only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Currently, within Zhen Nan Pass, troops are still being organized, compensations given, and rewards distributed.

But the focus of Chen Yuan's forces has already shifted largely to Shuzhou.

Occupying South State to resist the demon race was necessary and unavoidable, or else, with the demon army at Shuzhou's border.

Without natural barriers to defend it, a demon army could advance unopposed, sweeping through Shuzhou.

For the future, a battle must be fought.

But war is war, South State is still too remote; Chen Yuan aims for a northern expedition to the Central Plains, not a southern campaign against demons. Now that the hostilities have ended, the Southern Border has reached a pause.

The focus must return to Shuzhou.

Firstly, to deal with the pressure from Xiang Qianqiu and other insurgent leaders of the Central Plains, secondly, to prepare military forces for the northern expedition!

The Central Plains is different from the Southern Border. Strictly speaking, although some cannot match the demon race's invasion at Zhen Nan Pass, the threat level is greatly reduced, being scattered and uncoordinated.

Once Chen Yuan no longer has the southern threat, the insurgent dukes of the Central Plains, not all but the majority, will be his to command.

Once he established supremacy in the Central Plains, he could establish a nation, declare himself emperor, and control the destiny of a country.

Strength would soar, and then... it would be time to march west, invade the Western Regions, and attack the Immortal Domain.

For every future step, Chen Yuan had always considered, habitually planning ahead, preparing in advance, to save a multitude of issues.

As Chen Yuan headed toward Shuzhou, at the previous border where he was, Cheng Tian Demon God's figure reappeared, roaring furiously.

He was deceived!

The opponent didn't have such powerful strength or backup waiting for him!

He... was scared off!

Soon after leaving, Cheng Tian Demon God felt something was amiss because the opponent, after blasting a strike before he left, showed no sign of pursuit.

Initially suspecting it was a trap, he didn't look back.

But the more he thought, the more wrong it felt, Cheng Tian Demon God decided to return, only to find Chen Yuan and the monk had vanished without a trace.

Leaving him alone angrily roaring in place!

...

...

In the first month, twenty-second day of the first year of building industry in Great Jin, Chen Yuan returned to Shuzhou City.

On the day of return, Chen Yuan directly convened a large meeting, Royal Decrees began to be issued.

All Mu Xiu soldiers and officials, swiftly return to the establishment.

All grain supplies began to mobilize, warhorses, military equipment, resources, all mobilized.

Newly recruited soldiers hurriedly prepared for battle, the Jinyi Guard closely monitored every move of Blood State's Liangshan, and within a short time, the atmosphere in the Yan Army turned from noisy to solemn.

Not only the Yan Army but the whole Shuzhou quickly quieted down.

To invade the Central Plains, first, annihilate Liangshan!

This time, it was time for Chen Yuan and Xiang Qianqiu to settle accounts.

Father murdered, son killed....

Only one can live between them.....