Chapter 2766: Good News and Bad News

Although we have also set up solid formations at the base of the stockade walls, making the walls as strong as refined steel, refined steel still has its limits; once the enemy's tunneling capability exceeds the strength of the stockade walls, how could they not tunnel in?

He then added: "The demons in this battle came prepared. The Holy Lord of the Numinous Void must have selected the demons most suited to this battlefield. Their specialties and talents are aimed at our weaknesses and shortcomings."

Thus, General Hu Ying ordered: "Dispatch two squads to take position behind the stockade walls, ready to meet the enemy."

At this moment, Zhong Shengguang hurried over with long strides, his face grim, followed by dozens of people and several demonic beasts. He Lingchuan recognized several of them—they were cultivators who had previously come from the Ling Mountain Sect to support Panlong City, and had fought side by side with the Panlong Army.

Now, they have returned.

Everyone wanted to salute Zhong Shengguang, but he waved his hand: "No need for formalities in wartime."

Battlefield time is precious; we do not stand on ceremony.

"Two pieces of good news, one piece of bad news." He had no mind for riddles: "Another seven immortals have arrived! Three scattered immortals, four from Ling Mountain."

Having said that, he introduced both sides to everyone.

Those who could rush to assist at this critical juncture were all tried-and-true comrades. Both sides clasped fists in greeting, laughter and conversation arose, and in an instant they became the closest of battle brothers.

"The second piece of good news." Zhong Shengguang raised his second finger: "Because we have suddenly encountered a major battle here, Ling Mountain has again dispatched a True Person to support us, arriving tomorrow morning."

Why say "again"? Because Ling Mountain already had many immortals serving in the Panlong Army beforehand.

Upon hearing this, everyone rejoiced. He Lingchuan clasped his hands: "Good! Ling Mountain has truly shown its mettle this time. But do you know which True Person it is?"

Nowadays, Ling Mountain is finally different from what it was in history.

"It is Xiao Hanzi himself." Zhong Shengguang said: "The matter of the Illusionary True Person selling out Panlong has spread within Ling Mountain, so naturally they would not let him come to assist; other True Persons are far away in the heavens, whereas Xiao the Immortal is nearest to us, so he sent word to me, saying that in times of peril in the mortal realm, he is willing to personally come to fight."

Wen Dalun laughed until he could not close his mouth: "Indeed, this is great good news."

He Lingchuan also felt much relieved. Since the rise of Panlong, Ling Mountain's changes have actually been considerable. Panlong's determined resistance and growing prosperity have shown many Ling Mountain people a second possibility of resisting the demons. Especially after the exposure of the Illusionary True Person's betrayal of Panlong, it has stirred up anger and sympathy within Ling Mountain, which is why they are now giving their all in support during this great battle.

"If we can hold out until tomorrow morning, it will be easily settled—the Red General will lead the troops back, and Xiao the Immortal will also arrive." Zhong Shengguang said, word by word: "The key lies in tonight—whether we can hold out."

Grand Marshal Zhao Jinghe laughed: "We must be able to!"

Everyone laughed, teased each other, and the atmosphere momentarily became relaxed.

They all felt invigorated, but Zhong Shengguang was about to pour cold water on them:

"Bad news: Regarding these demons descended from below, we have obtained the latest intelligence through Jieli Heaven."

Having fought the war to this extent, he no longer needed to conceal his intelligence source.

Jieli Heaven is also a renowned great demon; formerly of the Numinous Void retinue, he later defected to Sharili Heaven, and remains to this day one of its important leaders.

He Lingchuan's eyes narrowed: "Is this considered bad news? This is clearly good news."

At last we have obtained it. Zhong Shengguang had contacted his intelligence source before the battle, and He Lingchuan et al. had been waiting for this report for a long time.

To win a battle, one must first clarify who the opponent truly is.

Before the battle, due to unclear enemy information, he had made several contingency plans. Now, after hearing the intelligence, he can simply choose one and act.

How did Zhong Shengguang connect with Jieli Heaven? Unimportant—he does not care. He Lingchuan's focus is on the fact that intelligence from a great demon of Jieli Heaven's stature and level usually carries higher credibility.

Zhong Shengguang then said: "Many demons know that the Numinous Void retinue has hidden two True Person bodies in total—this is their treasure kept at the bottom of the box. And Jieli Heaven has confirmed that the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void has dispatched both True Person bodies this time."

Both True Person bodies have descended to the lower realm? That would mean two great demons are active on today's battlefield!

The smiles on everyone's faces gradually faded.

"A grand gesture." The outcome of the Battle of Panlong concerns not only the life and death of the Panlong soldiers and civilians, but also the future of the demons. It seems the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void has made up his mind—he must seize the Great Fang Hu, no matter what: "Then, who are the great demons piloting these two True Person bodies?"

"One is known to be Bai Zhan Tian; the other great demon is unidentified. The collective descent of the demons is very likely what has been happening these past half a day. Jieli Heaven being able to obtain this intelligence is already no small feat." Zhong Shengguang said: "It only says that it is definitely not the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void."

He Lingchuan nodded.

He had already guessed as much—it is probably not the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void. This God of Life's power is too overwhelming; even a True Person body cannot bear his full descent.

"Bai Zhan Tian excels in combat, and indeed suits this battlefield." When he first caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he was first dispatched to pursue him and Zhu Xiuer.

In reality, Cang Yan has made side profiles of each great demon, basically understanding their talents and divinity, and even learning about their past experiences and battle records.

He Lingchuan also worried: "Will the other great demon be Jia Lou Tian?"

He had crossed swords with Jia Lou Tian in the Void of Guan Bing. This great demon's rank still stands above Miao Zhantian, his cultivation is profound, and his decree divinity is extremely destructive—also very suitable for such a large-scale battlefield like this one.

"Not Jia Lou Tian." Zhong Shengguang shook his head: "Half an hour ago, Jia Lou Tian and Miao Zhantian were still in the heavenly realm leading troops to slaughter a demon family; they could not possibly have descended to the mortal realm so quickly. Therefore, the other True Person skin already has another master."

Jia Lou Tian and Miao Zhantian have not descended to the lower realm; upon hearing this, He Lingchuan breathed a little easier.

Indeed, although Miao Zhantian's abilities are miraculous, they are mainly supportive and functional, not particularly suited for this kind of frontal assault battlefield. In reality, he led his troops to invade the Overturned Sea, either because he volunteered himself, or because his divine nature happens to counter the Illusionary True Person's phantom divine ability, prompting the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void to lend him a True Person body.

"Along with Bai Zhan Tian's descent this time, there are also twenty-six demons. This is also information Jieli Heaven can confirm—it has obtained part of the list." Zhong Shengguang then proceeded to report the names of the descending demons, and indeed, among them were Feng He Goddess, Xi Yu, and Wu Yao—these are all demons already identified on the battlefield.

From this, reverse inference shows that the credibility of this incomplete list is also not low.

"Twenty-six demons?" Wen Dalun, however, felt something was off: "But I just counted the demonic beasts on the field—there are more than twenty-six."

(End of Chapter)