"It really is you!" Divine Exorcist Great Sage sighed softly.

His voice, to the Immortal’s ears, might as well have been the whisper of a demon. The Immortal, still holding a Fusang Leaf, revealed a frightened expression on his face.

"I always knew this day would come," he sighed quietly.

There seemed to be a sense of relief in his demeanor.

"We spies, we’re all bound to be exposed one day. I’ve always known that, but I still harbored a sliver of hope that I might escape this fate."

Divine Exorcist Great Sage listened quietly to his confession, seemingly moved by his words.

He too was well aware that this was the destiny of every spy.

"Now’s the chance!" The Immortal, who was still voicing his inner turmoil, suddenly surged with mana, determined to seize the moment to send out his message.

From the moment he was captured, he had prepared a plan, knowing full well Divine Exorcist Great Sage’s past. He deliberately spoke words to evoke empathy, and then, seizing the opportunity, intended to pass on the final intelligence.

However, as his mana flowed into the Fusang Leaf, he was shocked to find that the leaf, which should have turned into a golden light and transmitted the message, had not moved at all, as if it hadn’t received his mana.

Immediately, he bit down on his own tongue, and blood streamed from the corner of his mouth. It was then that he realized, somehow, he had fallen under an Illusion Technique without knowing.

Even the tongue he had bitten was an illusion, but with this act of will, he broke free from the illusion, only to see the Divine Exorcist Great Saint, who wore a smile that was not quite a smile.

Everything up until then had been but an illusory dream.

"It seems I have underestimated the Great Saint after all," the Immortal said dejectedly, setting down the Fusang Leaf in his hand.

In the presence of Divine Exorcist Great Saint, he felt a sense of powerlessness, as though no matter what method he used, the other could easily neutralize it.

As a spy, what Divine Exorcist Great Saint had achieved was the lifelong pursuit of many in their line of work. Therefore, setting aside allegiances, Divine Exorcist Great Saint was the idol in his heart.

But as an adversary, individuals like Divine Exorcist Great Saint were simply too terrifying. All of his own tactics seemed childish and laughable in the other’s presence.

With this thought in mind, the Immortal’s face showed a bitter smile. He laughed loudly, "Eastern King will certainly be able to restore his glory. That supreme throne will eventually belong to him."

After uttering these words, he chose self-termination. It was a spy’s ultimate stance, burying all intelligence with him.

Divine Exorcist Great Saint made no move to stop him, for it was the greatest respect one could show to a deep-cover agent. Of course, there was another reason—he did not care for the information the other held.

The moment the coordinates of Yingzhou Island were exposed, the downfall of Eastern King was sealed. His greed, after all, had led him to the abyss of destruction.

This time, the Jade Emperor would not allow him to escape again.

A glimmer of gratitude flashed in the Immortal’s eyes, thankful to Divine Exorcist Great Saint for granting him such an honorable death.

Divine Exorcist Great Saint sighed lightly, picking up the Fusang Leaf that had fallen to the ground and examined it closely, still curious about this legendary Divine Tree.

"Dispose of his body, I have to return to report to His Majesty," Divine Exorcist Great Saint softly ordered.

"As you command!" the spy hidden in the shadows replied respectfully.

The Divine Exorcist Great Sage returned to the Lingxiao Treasured Palace to see the Jade Emperor, who merely lifted his eyes lightly and said, "Is it taken care of?"

"Your Majesty, it has been handled; this is what he had in his possession." The Divine Exorcist Great Sage handed over the Fusang Leaf to the Jade Emperor.

"The Divine Fusang Tree indeed was in his hands; I was wondering how Yingzhou Island could survive within those spatial currents," the Jade Emperor said with a light smile.

"Issue an order to Li Jing, the Fusang Tree must be obtained; I want to use its vitality to nourish the Peach Tree," the Jade Emperor said coldly.

Only such a Spirit Root could nourish the badly damaged Peach Tree, and naturally, the Jade Emperor would not let slip such an opportunity. He was well aware that within the Three Realms, there were only a few such Spirit Roots, and most were in the hands of those powerful beings who could not easily be provoked, let alone coveted.

In the conversation between the two, the fate of Yingzhou Island was sealed.

At the same time, Li Jing led the Heavenly Army mightily towards the Eastern Sea and in an instant, they arrived above it.

Nezha then asked, "Father, what brings us to the Eastern Sea, are we going to deal with that old dragon? It’s hardly necessary for you to take action; I will take care of him myself."

Nezha was itching to try, brimming with excitement at the mention of heading to the Eastern Sea. There was a long-standing grudge between the two sides, and now with such a good opportunity, he was unwilling to let it pass.

Li Jing, of course, knew his son’s thoughts and quickly interjected, "Don’t be impulsive, we are not here to confront the Dragon Clan this time."

He also feared that his son would act impulsively and really storm into the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, causing a melee—a situation that would be difficult to manage.

The reason for concealing the intelligence before was the fear of startling the prey, but now that they had arrived, and the forces were deployed, there was no longer a need for secrecy.

"We are here to eradicate Yingzhou Island!" Li Jing said in a deep voice. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Yingzhou Island, has it been found?" Nezha was extremely surprised.

The search for Yingzhou Island had been going on for quite a while within the Heavenly Court, and it had been like casting stones into the sea; so much so that many had forgotten the Heavenly Court even had such an enemy.

But Nezha had not forgotten. During that battle, he and his father had just joined the Heavenly Court, and the influence of the Eastern King still loomed large in his memory. His retreat to Yingzhou Island was a major event that had shaken the Three Realms at the time.

Nezha was also well aware of the true significance of Yingzhou Island and the Eastern King to the Jade Emperor—they were enemies that had to be decisively eliminated, the kind that could truly unsettle their foundation.

"No wonder!" Nezha murmured to himself.

Now he understood why his father had been so secretive in his actions. The Eastern King was no ordinary figure, and within the Heavenly Court, there were many whose loyalties lay with him. One slip-up could potentially leak information, allowing the Eastern King to escape. Such an opportunity was rare, and they had to be extremely cautious.

The Heavenly Generals who knew the past were also taken aback, having not expected that their mission this time would be against such a once-mighty figure.

Li Jing, however, paid no heed to the shock of those around him. He knew that opportunities were fleeting and was unwilling to waste a moment. He took out a Jade Slip from his bosom, which seemed to bear the grand seal of the Jade Emperor.

Crushing the Jade Slip in his hand, a disturbance emanated from the void, and a look of joy appeared on Li Jing’s face, he had found it!

Without any hesitation, Li Jing waved the Command Flag, and white mist began to form in the void. A majestic island gradually appeared before the crowd.

Yingzhou Island had appeared!