Everyone pricked up their ears, following the Shituo King’s orders.

"This time when you go back, select soldiers, organize military equipment to confront the Heavenly Court. For each inch of territory, we’ll spill a pint of blood. This time, we must let the Heavenly Court know that the Demon Clan is not to be trifiled with."

All the Demon Kings gladly promised, then each returned to their Cave Mansions to begin preparations for war.

Countless monsters were assembled together, and those who were old, weak, or disabled were sent to the inner parts of Luzhou in the North.

Shituo King inspected the defenses of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and smiled satisfiedly upon seeing the fortified fortresses built between the mountains.

"Good, with such Vital Essence, Qi, and Spirit, even if Heavenly Court has a million valiant soldiers, we are not afraid."

Since the fall of the Demon Court, the Shituo King had never been as confident as today, and even though the Heavenly Court had grown into a colossal force, intimidating the Three Realms, he was confident in defending the honor of the Demon Clan.

"This time we must really show them!" he murmured, gazing towards the East.

Meanwhile, the enormous Heavenly Army was already nearing the borders of Luzhou in the North.

As the Commander-in-chief of the Three Armies, Heavenly King Li sat on his throne, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Luzhou in the North.

"Reporting to the Commander, we have arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons!" shouted a sentinel from the top of the Treasure Ship.

Li Jing stood up from his throne and walked to the front of the Treasure Ship, indeed, he saw a large valley misted in smoke at a distance, vaguely visible.

"Have we arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons?" Li Jing murmured to himself.

"Pass my order, all Treasure Ships decrease flight altitude, stay vigilant, and open all Protective Shields!"

At this command, the massive fleet of Treasure Ships slowly began to descend, and all Heavenly Soldiers and Generals went on standby. Everyone knew that a great battle was imminent, and they all became tense.

"Father!" Nezha approached Li Jing and called out softly.

Li Jing turned his gaze seemingly to tell Nezha but almost as if talking to himself, "The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is the gateway to Luzhou in the North and has become a strategic location due to the strong winds. Since ancient times, it has been a highly contested area by warriors. By securing this location, we will have a bridgehead to advance into Luzhou in the North, and only then can we seize the initiative in this war."

"Father, rest assured, this Demon Clan of Luzhou in the North is nothing but easy pickings, there’s no need for your intervention, I will go down and wipe out the monsters soon," Nezha said confidently.

This mood actually permeated the entire Heavenly Court. It was an undeniable fact that the Demon Clan was weak, and over the years, no notable figure had emerged from this land, leading all in the Three Realms to underestimate today’s Demon Clan.

Li Jing was no exception, but he still maintained the decorum required of a military chief; instead of acting rashly, he chose to advance steadily and methodically.

Seeing that everyone was ready, Li Jing ordered, "Start beating the drums, march!"

With that command, a powerful drumbeat resonated between Heaven and Earth, as the Treasure Ships began moving towards the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, all Cannons were ready, Protective Shields were activated, and the fleet slowly entered the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

As soon as they entered the valley, Li Jing could distinctly feel the strong winds between Heaven and Earth, and even he dared not underestimate them. If they crossed forcibly, they might get injured, prompting him to sigh in awe at the wonders created by Heaven and Earth.

The speed of the Treasure Ships was moderate, keeping the lead coordinated just to be cautious.

"Something’s not right!" muttered Li Jing, sensing the energy around them.

"Father, what is it?"

"It’s too quiet here, why there isn’t even a bird’s call," Li Jing said gravely.

An abnormal situation must signify the presence of monsters. Li Jing suddenly became fully alert and observed his surroundings.

Just at that moment, a sharp whistle pierced the sky.

"Enemy attack!" a shout rang out, and all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were already prepared for combat.

A blood-red banner rose in the depths of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, emblazoned with a huge character for "demon."

Immediately after, countless figures emerged from both sides of the mountain tops, revealing the monsters that had been lying in ambush there.

"A rabble, let’s give them a warm welcome with the cannons!" Li Jing said disdainfully.

Aboard the Treasure Ship, the dark muzzles of the cannons aimed at the mountain edges. With flashes of light, violent explosions echoed throughout the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

The enormous force shattered the mountain rocks, and countless trees were blasted into smithereens. As thousands of cannons fired simultaneously, the mountain sides began to quiver and shake, causing countless mountain rocks to fall like a rain of stones.

The soldiers of the Heavenly Court immediately showed radiant smiles. It was their first experience of such firepower, and they were naturally overjoyed.

"Goodness, the mountains are going to be leveled!" One of the Heavenly Soldiers said with a laugh as he looked at the flanking mountain ridges.

"Those poor monsters, they must have been blown to bits."

"A rabble dares to contend with the Heavenly Court, truly unaware of their own mortality."

A joyful atmosphere prevailed among the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. They felt this outing was no different from a vacation, as such powerful firepower could slaughter numerous monsters, leading some to believe that conquering the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons would lead the Demon Clan to surrender without a fight.

Behind the mountains was a deep tunnel, where all the monsters of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons were now hiding, covering their ears, feeling the earth shake and the mountains tremble.

"Damn it, the Heavenly Court really spends like money’s no object," a Tiger Demon spat and said.

"Thankfully, the Great Saint had us dig these tunnels early on, or we’d be completely decimated by this barrage," another added.

"Let them bomb away. Once they’ve finished their tricks, it’ll be our turn," the Tiger Demon said with a smirk.

"Keep watch for a while, I’m going to have a smoke," the Tiger Demon said, and unbelievably pulled out a smoking pipe from his waistband, put some prepared tobacco on it, and began puffing away.

"You still haven’t forgotten that thing you picked up from the Human Clan!"

"Nonsense, this is good stuff. The Human Clan knows how to enjoy life, much better than us."

The monsters chatted idly, seemingly unfazed by the thunderous cannon fire outside.

After three rounds of cannon fire, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was a wreck, with mountain rocks scattered everywhere and trees blown apart. The smoke clouded the air, severely impacting visibility.

Li Jing looked around, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons seemed devoid of life, silent all around.

"It seems these monsters have perished in the cannon fire," Nezha observed as he looked into the distance.

A trace of a smile appeared on Li Jing’s face, "Just a rabble after all, with limited experience, completely unaware of the power of the Heavenly Court Cannons. Relay the orders, continue advancing, we will camp in the Demon Capital today."

As the drums sounded again, Li Jing led the army forward.