Chapter 3040: Finally, it has begun!

Frostleaf spent over a hundred years meticulously planning, and finally, on the imperial court, he toppled the victor who had defeated the Qingyang State Preceptor; in terms of patience and scheming, few can match him.

But the Holy Lord of Lingxu did not mention these calculations, because this matter leaves no trace to investigate.

Lu Yongyan merely couldn't help sighing a few times, but in the presence of the Holy Lord of Lingxu, he immediately restrained himself. He knew the Holy Lord wished for the Heavenly Palace to swiftly clean up the mess of Lingxu City, even without Frostleaf. Over the past years, the Heavenly Palace had stored countless talents, precisely to handle this very situation. These trivial affairs of the mortal realm are not worth the Holy Lord's distraction.

Moreover, the troops I dispatched have already reached the shores of Liangzhi Lake in Song State and Mount Baiwu in Shan Yu State. The personnel we sent to build altars at those two places originally consisted of three or four heavenly gods each, with over four hundred men. But upon arrival, the investigation team found that both secret bases were completely empty—no one, not even a corpse.

A few days ago, the Holy Lord of Lingxu suddenly discovered a god had fallen, and thus ordered the Heavenly Palace to swiftly investigate Liangzhi Lake and Baiwu Mountain.

Lu Yongyan knew those two sites were the chosen locations for the altars, and altar construction is currently the Heavenly Palace's most critical priority; each altar has several heavenly gods stationed on-site, personally supervising the work.

Such a security force could be called formidable, yet how could both bases have not a single person escape?

Combined, the two secret bases had seven heavenly gods! A few years ago, seven heavenly gods could easily overthrow a small nation. "But the bases show signs of combat everywhere—bloodstains, makeshift shelters they built. From the scene, the enemy possesses boundless strength, multiple barriers violently shattered, and the altars under construction were destroyed." This is the investigation result: "On the inner wall of the Baiwu Mountain altar, two lines were left: 'Monster eats people, fast, can clone, can change color to become invisible, fears neither divine arts nor divine weapons, humanoid. Companions also include humans and demons...'"

The Holy Lord of Lingxu asked him: "What do you think?"

"If it's a gang operation specifically targeting altars, then it's not wild beasts. It's either Cangyan or Lingshan." Lu Yongyan was also pondering, as the investigation team only gave phenomena, not conclusions, "Perhaps it's Cangyan's puppet?"

Only these two forces would specifically target the Heavenly Palace's facilities. Especially Cangyan, their old enemy—from the charm beast experimental grounds to later the Lingyun Palace, the Heavenly Palace has suffered greatly.

Lu Yongyan's inference cannot be wrong; indeed, many puppets eat people. The Holy Lord of Lingxu only said:

"Find out how the locations of these two altars were leaked, so we don't repeat the mistake of Lingyun Palace."

This sentence made Lu Yongyan break out in a cold sweat:

The Heavenly Palace is too vast, its personnel too numerous and mixed.

As the old saying goes: "In a vast forest, all kinds of birds appear; when an institution bloates, all kinds of ills arise."

To truly guard a secret in such a bloated institution is truly difficult.

"The altar of Hao Ling State also cannot be held. The remaining eight altars must each receive additional reinforcements to avoid being exploited by the enemy." The Holy Lord of Lingxu paused, then said, "Within five days, two altars must be activated first."

Five days!! Lu Yongyan startled, looked up, then rejoiced: "You mean?"

"The Descent of Gods plan, activated early." The Holy Lord of Lingxu's solemn voice echoed in the great hall: "In the coming days, the spiritual density of the mortal realm can already bear the descent of true gods."

Lu Yongyan's heart pounded violently. As the person closest to the Holy Lord of Lingxu in the world, he knows the gods' descent plan is imminent, but originally estimated at least two more months before activation, because the Holy Lord had just told him a few days ago that preparations were incomplete.

Now, the Holy Lord has decided to activate the Descent of Gods early!

For the Heavenly Palace, this is a great joy.

The Holy Lord of Lingxu sighed again: "After all, we've still fallen for Cangyan and Lingshan's tricks."

This is the first time Lu Yongyan has heard the Holy Lord use a self-mocking tone in an edict.

But what does this mean? Lu Yongyan asked: "You mean, Cangyan wants the gods to descend early?"

Previously, both sides agreed that the gods' descent would be the darkest moment for the mortal realm. Human forces would only seek to delay that day's arrival.

As for the apocalypse, everyone hopes it comes as late as possible.

But from the Holy Lord's tone, it seems the enemy this time wants to do the opposite?

"They likely already judged that I and several great heavenly gods have not yet fully prepared for the descent, so they want to play a trick." The Holy Lord of Lingxu said no more, but Lu Yongyan understood completely upon hearing this.

If we wait until two months later, when the Holy Lord is fully prepared and the gods descend in full force, then it truly would be the end of the mortal realm.

But Cangyan and Lingshan somehow obtained intelligence; the Holy Lord may still be making final preparations for the descent, so they allied with those traitor nations and launched a strong assault first on the Heavenly Palace's vassal demon states.

The national strength of Baoshu State and Chiyan State originally ranked among the forefront in Between Between Between Beijia, and now, with added elite troops from Cangyan and Mu State launching multi-directional strong attacks, the Heavenly Palace's forces temporarily fell into a disadvantage.

Know that the immortals and great demons of the aforementioned forces are also truly numerous. If this continues, those few neutral vassal demon states may not turn toward the Heavenly Palace.

If, before the gods' descent, all of Between Between Between Beijia's vassal demon states are absorbed by human forces, then after the Lingxu gods descend, there may not even be a foothold left.

Moreover, the descent process will also be especially perilous.

The current crisis forces the Holy Lord of Lingxu to have no choice but to activate the Descent of Gods plan early.

But he himself and several great heavenly gods are truly unable to bear it, furious beyond measure.

Lu Yongyan cautiously asked: "Holy Lord, how many heavenly gods will descend this time? How is the Heavenly Palace preparing?"

The Holy Lord of Lingxu gave a low laugh: "You only need to proclaim to the world one"

"We have come."

Since the Descent of Gods has begun, we must shock this world!

After three thousand years, it is time to let the mortal realm experience anew, what is called absolute power!

In Pingdan's calm tone lies infinite killing intent:

"Is Ji You not hoping for the gods to descend early? Now, he has gotten his wish."

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Although Haoling Ducheng was captured, He Lingchuan did not stay in the palace, for it is deep and winding, and the smell of blood is too strong.

He temporarily resided in the mansion of a senior minister, this place exquisite, comfortable, and refined, with fresh, clean air, and was the first to be taken over when the alliance army entered the city, so it suffered no damage.

After days of hard fighting just ended, He Lingchuan had no sleepiness, for his right eyelid twitched, indicating a major event was imminent. Though the bed was comfortable, he merely adjusted his breath and meditated.

Two hours later, Mingke Immortal requested an audience.

As the gate just opened, Mingke Immortal strode over, face full of anxiety:

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Palace has just proclaimed to the world, the gods will collectively descend in five days!"

He Lingchuan slammed the table and rose:

"Finally, it has begun!"