Even though they were unwilling at heart, no one entertained the thought of fleeing.

Ao Ming and Ao Yan watched the reactions of the crowd and silently nodded, feeling that their time and effort had not been wasted—this army finally looked decent.

"Depart!" Ao Xing shouted with vigor.

Looking at the army setting off below, the Heavenly Court Envoy who had come to urge them finally showed a pleased expression, feeling that he had successfully completed his mission and could now report back to the Heavenly Court. He did not want to stay in the chaotic Northern Sea for another moment.

When the envoy rode the clouds to the Gate of the Southern Heavens, he saw a visibly excited Heavenly soldier, seemingly murmuring something.

The envoy smiled and said, "What day is it today that makes you so happy?"

"Do not deceive the Immortal, we have a great victory at the front!"

"A great victory at the front!" Upon hearing this, the envoy’s eyes brightened immediately. Such a victory was not to be taken lightly. Considering that Marshal Li Jing had not reported a victory when occupying the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range, it indicated that this victory had turned the tide and was enough to change the course of the war.

"Have you captured the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range?"

"The Immortal is truly wise. Our Heavenly Army has indeed occupied the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range. The Demon Clan is in disarray and can only flee in panic," the Heavenly soldier excitedly replied.

"Haha, indeed worthy of the Divine King of Pagodas." The envoy laughed heartily and walked towards the Lingxiao Treasured Palace, where he intended to congratulate His Majesty.

Along the way, he saw that the Heavenly Court was filled with laughter and joy, and everyone’s faces were beaming with brilliant smiles—the news of the great victory at the front had clearly spread throughout the Heavenly Court.

For the recently turbulent Heavenly Court, this was undoubtedly a strong stimulant, allowing the originally uneasy crowd to be at ease.

For many who depended on the Heavenly Court, this was undoubtedly a joyful day. Those who studied warfare well understood that the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range was currently the biggest challenge. As long as it could be taken, Luzhou in the North would have no natural defenses left to guard, and the situation of the war would change.

Victory was in sight—this was on everyone’s mind.

When the envoy entered the majestic Lingxiao Treasured Palace, which was usually nearly empty, he found it filled with Immortals, all with smiles on their faces, coming to congratulate the Jade Emperor.

Even though he knew that not many among the congratulating Immortals were sincerely heartfelt, a smile still hung on his face.

He smiled as he watched the Immortals below, his eyes flashing an indescribable expression.

At the same time, in some unknown corner of the Heavenly Court, a group of people were whispering quietly.

"The Heavenly Court has won! What should we do about our plan?" one of them said with a grave expression.

"What to do? Just mix it up!" The leader’s face looked very troubled.

They were the ones coveting the Immortal Transformation Pond. Since they learned that Master Xu Tian would not be too troublesome, they had been secretly seeking opportunities. However, despite their long wait for an opportunity, they had instead received news of the Heavenly Court’s great victory.

It was like a bolt from the blue. They were not ignorant people and naturally understood the strategic significance of occupying the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range for the Heavenly Court.

It could be said that the Heavenly Court already had the upper hand, and this war might soon come to a close.

"Do we even have a way out anymore? That Supreme is no benevolent being; would he easily let us go? It’s merely wishful thinking. We must continue with the plan and wait for the right opportunity. The Demon Clan is vast; I refuse to believe they can be defeated so quickly," the leader said, annoyance evident in his voice.

The feeling of dashed hopes almost drove him mad.

News of the Heavenly Court’s great victory spread like a whirlwind across the Three Realms, drawing everyone’s attention.

Some rejoiced wildly, while others were so furious they stomped their feet, displaying all the myriad human emotions.

For those who supported the Heavenly Court, this was undoubtedly the best news. They rushed to share it with each other, congratulating one another, their joy overflowing on their faces, wishing everyone knew.

But for those with ulterior motives, it was a thunderbolt from the blue. They had no choice but to hide their disappointment and pretend to be happy to prevent others from seeing their true feelings.

Seated in his Cave Mansion, Wuyouzi sighed involuntarily; he suddenly felt that his chance to rescue his chief disciple had become slim. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

With this significant victory, the Heavenly Court had enough momentum to suppress any instability internally, making any attempt to seize the Immortal Transformation Pond almost impossible.

Tears quietly fell on his untroubled face; after wasting half his life, he still could not rescue his disciple. Whether in his practice of cultivation or as a master, he felt somewhat a failure.

Just then, he noticed some disturbances within the Cave Mansion. He opened his eyes and looked around but saw nothing amiss. He thought it was just his disturbed mind creating phantoms and couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.

However, when his gaze swept over a stone table nearby, he noticed that a letter had appeared there at some unknown time.

"This...." Wuyouzi was filled with astonishment.

His Cave Mansion was heavily guarded, with restrictions everywhere. How had someone infiltrated so silently and left this letter? With such ability, killing him would have been easy, yet they had only left a letter.

He walked over to the letter, hesitation flickering across his face. He was unsure of the letter’s content and whether the person who left it was a friend or foe.

But considering that someone with such capabilities did not kill him, the letter was unlikely to be dangerous.

So, he slowly opened the letter and read it carefully.

Gradually, a look of shock emerged on Wuyouzi’s face because the letter contained nothing else but a detailed explanation of the runes of the Immortal Transformation Pond, even indicating how to destroy it quickly and thoroughly.

At that moment, Wuyouzi’s expression was very complicated. With the information in his hands, destroying the Immortal Transformation Pond would be as easy as flipping his hand. But who was this mysterious person? Even the four Heavenly Masters guarding the pond might not understand it in such detail.

He knew very well that the person behind the scenes had sent him this information for the very purpose of destroying the Immortal Transformation Pond, and it was likely that they were from the Demon Clan.

But what did that matter? All he wanted was to rescue his disciple; the conflicts of the Three Realms had no bearing on him.

Thinking this, a smile appeared on Wuyouzi’s face. "Those people have been unable to decipher the Immortal Transformation Pond; this information would be perfect for them."

He understood that the core of the Immortal Transformation Pond was personally crafted by the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, and now in the Three Realms, no one else could replicate it. In other words, to have a second Immortal Transformation Pond, it was necessary to destroy the current one and seize its core.

Those who had been pursuing the Immortal Transformation Pond would not give up this chance. They were already obsessed; seizing the Immortal Transformation Pond had become their Heart Demon.