Li Jing’s nonchalance turned all the carefully prepared excuses of the crowd into mere smoke, generating within them a sense of defeat.

It was as if the thing one painstakingly sought was, to someone else, no more valuable than an old pair of shoes to be cast away; such a feeling was somewhat uncomfortable.

The Ziwei Star Lord, however, smiled and said, "My friends, isn’t this a good thing? You’ve exerted so much effort to obtain this position. If the opposition made it difficult to control, wouldn’t that be very painful?"

Upon hearing this, the crowd laughed. The rationale was indeed sound, but no one had expected Li Jing to be so easy to talk to.

So easily, he had given up the fruits of his hard work.

While everyone felt relieved, only the Ziwei Star Lord’s eyes were deep with thought. He understood Li Jing’s character well—he was not one to hold grudges, but neither was he so magnanimous.

From his expression just now, he genuinely wanted to leave this place. Could it be that there were unknown dangers lurking at the front lines?

This revelation caused the high-ranking Ziwei Star Lord’s face to darken with concern, as he was uncertain of the dangers that lay ahead.

Therefore, he decisively rejected the crowd’s request to celebrate and instead went to the highest peak of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain Range.

Gazing at the huge crater formed by the tremendous explosion, he asked with a solemn expression, "Is this the work of those monsters?"

The accompanying Heavenly General replied respectfully, "Star Lord, indeed, it is this very place. At the time, we all thought we had the situation well in hand, only to discover that these monsters had set up explosives here. Many of our brothers perished as a result."

Just recalling the situation made the Heavenly General feel residual fear—the terrifying explosion was etched in his memory, the horrific scene still chilling to this day.

"I have heard quite a bit about it in the Heavenly Court, but it all seems inconclusive. You have been here for so long; tell me about your impression of the Demon Clan," the Ziwei Star Lord said softly.

From the Heavenly General’s descriptions, he realized that the Demon Clan of Luzhou in the North was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

"Star Lord, without concealment, I find the current Demon Clan somewhat terrifying," the Heavenly General said after pausing and speaking in a grave tone.

His expression was serious, as if recalling past battles. He was a veteran of many battles, facing countless foes, having encountered crafty demons, but he had never felt such powerlessness as when facing these monsters.

Even if the enemies seemed somewhat frail, they possessed a terrifying spirit of resistance.

At times, it even inspired a sense of invincibility within him.

"Terrifying?" the Ziwei Star Lord asked in surprise.

What kind of opponent could make an experienced Heavenly General from the Heavenly Court speak of them as terrifying? The Ziwei Star Lord grew more curious about the Demon Clan in Luzhou in the North.

"Yes, terrifying. I’ve faced countless formidable foes in my life, killed numerous demons and ghosts, but have never felt such fear. When they charge at us, it always unsettles our spirits. That decisive attitude is truly chilling," said the Heavenly General as he slowly shared his insights about the Demon Clan.

The Demon Clan of Luzhou in the North had overturned his understanding of monsters.

The adversaries were fierce and cunning yet brimming with a vigorous vitality. With resolute eyes and decisive attitudes, they showed total disregard for life and death, and their fighting spirit was truly awe-inspiring.

The Ziwei Star Lord listened quietly to his narration without interrupting; the more he learned, the more furrowed his brows became.

He had already heard of the difficulty in dealing with the Demon Clan from the Heavenly Court, but he had never heard a firsthand account. Thus, he couldn’t help but feel that he had been mistaken. Now he understood—they were the most formidable enemy the Heavenly Court had ever faced.

They were not a rabble, nor disorganized militia; they had their own organization, their own civilization, and even their own beliefs. They were a major force just like the Heavenly Court.

Reaching the summit, from afar, the Demon Clan’s position was clearly visible, making Ziwei Star Lord’s eyes involuntarily widen.

The scene was bustling, with countless monsters scurrying about in the field of view, much like ants busying themselves.

Sturdy defensive fortifications visibly rose from the ground, and faintly, the sound of shouting could be heard from the opposite side.

"Is this what people call a defeated army lacking the will to fight, a victory assured?" Ziwei Star Lord muttered to himself.

He was not a fool; the behavior of the demons opposite clearly showed that they still maintained an optimistic attitude towards this war.

After inspecting the mountain range, Ziwei Star Lord returned to the Heavenly Court camp burdened with heavy thoughts, and from a distance, he could hear the camp filled with laughter and joy.

For many, the outcome of the war was already decided, and all they had to do was to enjoy their glory and wait for the fruits of victory to fall into their laps.

"Were you always like this in the past?" Ziwei Star Lord asked.

The Heavenly General glanced at his expression, noticed that there were no signs of anger, and then softly replied, "When the Marshal was here, he made everyone train normally, probably everyone has been bottled up."

As he spoke, the Heavenly General felt his confidence waning; they were warriors and should never relax on the battlefield, finding himself at a loss for words even if he wanted to explain.

Ziwei Star Lord let out a sigh and said, "Just for today, let this not set a precedent. Inform everyone to resume normal training and battle preparations tomorrow."

After saying this, he did not mind the Heavenly General’s perplexity and returned to his own tent with a grave expression. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Upon entering, he saw that all the people he had brought with him were already waiting for a long time, their faces brimming with joyful smiles.

They were naturally excited, as this assignment was something they had fought tooth and nail for. Now in the Heavenly Court, who knows how many were eyeing the Commander’s position.

From another perspective, it also proved the strength of these Star Lords. United, there were few in the Heavenly Court who could compete with them.

Ziwei Star Lord sat down in his chair with a somber face, silent.

"Emperor, when shall we launch an attack on the Demon Clan?" one Star Lord asked eagerly.

They were here for this tremendous credit, and without fighting soon, they felt uneasy.

Only when the merits fell solidly on one’s own head was it considered secure, otherwise, it was all illusory.

Ziwei Star Lord gave him a cold glance but did not answer.

The man, somewhat anxious, said, "Emperor should make a decision sooner rather than later. Someone else is watching this position, lest we invite trouble with delay."

He was about to persuade further but was gently pulled by someone next to him, and only then did he notice Ziwei Star Lord’s grim face.

"Has something happened, Emperor?" someone asked.

"If you have time, you can go up the mountain and take a look at the Demon Clan’s position. The credit this time might not be so easy to obtain," Ziwei Star Lord coldly stated.