Chapter 32

The group fell into silence for a moment.

If it were just guarding Guili Plains, it would be fine, but the territory under Morax’s jurisdiction is vast, and there are too many powerful forces surrounding it!

Guizhong and the others also furrowed their brows, constantly thinking of countermeasures.

"How about this!"

Jiang Yan suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.

"Dunyu Ruins will be guarded by Azhdaha, leading the Five Yakshas and the Millelith Tianheng Army."

"As for Qingce Village... Marchosius! You and Havria shall lead the Qingce Millelith Army, along with Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper, to guard it!"

It should be mentioned here that after over a hundred years of resting and practicing with Morax and the others, Havria is no longer the weak god who had no combat ability.

"As for Guili Plains..."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Yan’s eyes.

"I will guard it personally!"

"The rest of the adepti will also guard Guili Plains!"

"Guizhong will be responsible for the logistics and coordination of all parties."

Morax pondered for a while, then looked at the group.

"Do you have any objections?"

The rest of the adepti shook their heads; Jiang Yan’s distribution of forces undoubtedly maximized everyone’s combat power.

"Then let it be so!"

Morax patted Jiang Yan heavily on the shoulder.

"Can you handle guarding Guili Plains alone?"

Jiang Yan chuckled slightly.

"Just leave it to me." ===== CHAPTER 84 =====

The next day, under Guizhong’s arrangements, everyone set off with supplies one after another.

Morax also prepared to pack up and head to the Cloud Sea.

But the Cloud Sea was not only Osial’s base, but this time it was also a gathering place for many top-tier Archons.

It would be a lie to say that Jiang Yan and the others were not worried.

However, after nearly a hundred years of being blessed by the faith of countless people, Morax’s own strength should be much stronger than Jiang Yan had anticipated.

Ganyu and Cloud Retainer went to check if the Guizhong Ballistae installed in Guili Plains could operate normally, while Guizhong was constantly coordinating the transport of supplies from Guili Plains to various locations.

Everyone was busy with their own tasks.

Jiang Yan stood on a high mountain near Guili Plains, his gaze looking down at the busy living beings below.

"Not going to prepare?"

Behind him, Morax’s voice came; he walked to Jiang Yan’s side and stood with him.

"I am guarding Guili Plains; I don't need any material preparations."

Jiang Yan said indifferently.

"It is you who should be properly prepared, going there all by yourself."

"I am fine. Although I am alone, I fear no one on this trip."

Morax was, after all, a god whose temperament had not been worn down by erosion; his tone was filled with confidence in his own strength.

"Heh, don't come running back in a sorry state then."

Jiang Yan joked.

"Why, am I that weak in your eyes?"

Morax smiled and patted Jiang Yan’s shoulder.

"How about we spar a little?"

Jiang Yan’s mouth twitched, and he moved out of the range of Morax’s arm without a sound.

"Let's skip that."

"After all, getting injured before the battle is not a good thing."

"Haha, you certainly have your wits about you."

Morax laughed.

"Hey, Morax."

"How long has it been since we stood here and chatted like this?"

Jiang Yan looked down the mountain and asked softly.

"A few decades, I suppose..."

Morax said in a flat tone.

As an Archon who had lived for thousands of years, a few decades were nothing more than a snap of the fingers.

But Jiang Yan was not an Archon; he had not lived for such a long time.

Being able to live for over a hundred years was something he wouldn't have dared to imagine when he was a human.

The days ahead were still long...

For a moment, Jiang Yan couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

"After I leave, Guili Plains is in your hands."

Morax said softly.

"If a war breaks out, Guili Plains will surely become the focal point of all three sides."

"Can you hold it alone?"

Jiang Yan’s mouth curled up slightly.

"What, you don't believe in my strength?"

"Heh, I do recognize your strength."

Morax’s face was serious.

"You only need to hold out until I return."

"If they dare to start a war during the meeting,"

"I will definitely suppress them all in the Cloud Sea!"

Is he planning to smash out Guyun Stone Forest all at once?

Jiang Yan smiled slightly.

"Then I shall wait for your good news."

Morax looked into the distance below, saying nothing, just quietly watching the people busy in Guili Plains.

A few days later, Morax changed into his white-gold battle robes, left Guili Plains, and headed toward the Cloud Sea.

Jiang Yan, meanwhile, came to an open space and put his hands together.

"Wood Style: Wood Clone Technique."

Bang!!

A wood clone grew out of Jiang Yan’s body and landed on the ground.

"Main body, why did you summon me?"

The clone said with a calm expression.

Jiang Yan raised his hand, and a golden light condensed in his palm, gradually forming a sharp, gleaming sword.

Excalibur!

Jiang Yan had been able to unleash the Noble Phantasm state of this sword for decades.

Although powerful, Jiang Yan had discovered a problem.

The Noble Phantasm release state of Excalibur required gathering faith and the energy of the surrounding mountains and rivers to unlock; during this time, he had to stand still like a wooden statue.

But Jiang Yan discovered that Excalibur could gather energy through his wood clone on the side; if he dispelled the wood clone, Excalibur would re-condense in his hand.

And it would be in a fully charged state!

This function was something Jiang Yan discovered by accident, and after multiple experiments, he confirmed the feasibility of this trick. ===== CHAPTER 85 =====

This was also the reason Jiang Yan summoned the clone this time.

"After I set off, you start gathering the faith and energy of the mountains and rivers needed for Excalibur, and wait for my signal."

The wood clone nodded, picked up Excalibur, and left.

After watching the wood clone leave, Jiang Yan also turned and left.

Morax had already set off, and he needed to start his preparations too! ===== CHAPTER 86 =====