Chapter 986: Controlling the Demon Cave

Everyone has already grown used to eating demon race food material; that kind of deliciousness is something the demon race simply cannot compare to.

So, although we have captured quite a bit of food material in this battle, it's still the same old saying: you can't get water from a stagnant pool with a ladle.

Therefore, we must consider how to achieve sustainable development.

Bai Zu's words made all the Great Emperor Ancestors present nod in agreement, but now, the demon race outside the city—those who fled have fled, those who died have died, those who were captured have been captured—there's none left; are we supposed to wait for demon reinforcements?

But what if the demon race doesn't come?

"If we just wait passively, we'll be too passive."

"Not bad; this equals handing over the initiative completely to the demon race. Whether they come or not, we can't guarantee anything, so we can't just keep waiting idly."

"Then what good ideas do you have?"

"I actually have an idea."

Yu Mo opened his mouth to speak; hearing this, everyone's gazes fell upon him. Seeing this, Yu Mo didn't waste words and simply said.

"For the demon race to enter Haotu Shijie, they must pass through the Demon Cave; therefore, if we control the Demon Cave, it's equivalent to grasping the initiative, and we can also respond immediately."

"Control the Demon Cave? Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up; this method seems feasible."

"As long as we hold the Demon Cave in our hands, operational flexibility will be much greater."

"Sure, sure, this plan is good."

"I agree."

"I also agree."

This idea is not bad; the old ancestors quickly nodded in agreement.

Over the next few days, the old ancestors began arranging the departure details.

Naturally, not everyone can go to the Demon Cave, and Tianhong Guan still needs someone to guard it.

Although as long as the Demon Cave ahead is safe, no one will threaten Tianhong Guan, but after all, we still need to be cautious.

So we need someone to stay behind and hold Tianhong Guan.

As for the candidates, not a single Great Saint Elder is willing.

They all know that Ye Zhangqing is also supposed to go to the Demon Cave together; leaving him to guard Tianhong Guan would mean he has nothing to eat.

So everyone tried to avoid it if they could.

"Um, I am the strongest in combat, so I should rightfully go hold the Demon Cave."

"Nonsense, my swordsmanship is peerless."

"Since you two are both this strong, the heavy responsibility of holding Tianhong Guan will be entrusted to you."

"Huh???"

"I actually think Elder Chen is steady in his actions, suitable for holding Tianhong Guan."

"Bullshit, I've been feeling muddle-headed lately, probably unable to bear this heavy responsibility; how about Junior Brother Wang instead?"

"Me??? I... I've recently gone into qi deviation, afraid I'll mess up important matters; maybe we should look at others instead?"

Among the Great Saint Elders of the Three Holy Lands and the sect masters of various sects, not a single one is willing to hold Tianhong Guan.

One or two, that's just making up countless excuses; the original intention was to gather everyone to discuss Tianhong Guan's affairs, but seeing the Great Saints below pushing and shoving each other, the old ancestors' mouths twitched uncontrollably.

What a bunch, not a single one willing to garrison Tianhong Guan?

This damn thing is one of the three major strongholds of the Human Race, the gate of the Human Race, its status is incredibly important—how can there be no one to hold it?

Even in normal times, Tianhong Guan must have a Great Saint present to hold it.

Since no one is willing, we can only have them arrange it forcibly.

Just as the Great Emperor Ancestors were about to speak, Hong Zun suddenly stood up and said.

"Shīzūn, disciple has something to say."

"Huh???"

Seeing it was Hong Zun, Yun Xiantai was taken aback—what trick is this kid up to now? He frowned slightly, but still nodded and said.

"Go ahead."

"In my opinion, the crisis at Tianhong Guan has already been resolved, and each of the Three Holy Lands is responsible for one stronghold; since Tianhong Guan is under the charge of Yaochi Holy Land, it should naturally be guarded by someone from Yaochi Holy Land."

"Daoist Hong, your words are not bad,"

"I agree."

"I also agree."

"What the hell do you agree with? On what grounds should we Yaochi Holy Land people do it?"

"Just because Tianhong Guan was originally your Yaochi Holy Land's responsibility."

"I...... you........."

Hong Zun's remarks made all the Great Saint Elders of Yaochi Holy Land unable to sit still.

"You damn well listen to what you're saying—is that even human talk? We're daoist comrades, and you treat us like this?"

The Yaochi Holy Land Great Saint Elders, all outstanding in appearance and varied in temperament, stared at Hong Zun with eyes full of resentment.

"As for these gazes, Hong Zun had no intention of paying them any mind—joking, I, Hong Zun, would never care about such looks."

Over these years living together with Wang Tieshu, Hong Zun's heart has long been as cold as the sword in his hand.

"This..........."

This made even the Great Emperor Ancestors on the main seat hesitate a bit, after all, what he said sounds somewhat reasonable.

The Yaochi Holy Land elders strongly opposed it, while Dao Yi Shengdi and Yunluo Holy Land were completely in favor.

Finally, with no other option, the old ancestors decided to adopt a rotation system.

The Great Saint Elders will take turns rotating; this way everyone gets a chance to have a meal, and the food materials obtained from the front will also be delivered regularly.

Although it's not personally prepared by Ye Zhangqing, it can still let everyone relieve their hunger.

This is the fairest method; seeing this, only then did everyone reluctantly agree.

Fully prepared, the Demon God food material prepared earlier was also eaten up by the various elders and Ye Zhangqing.

That day, the Human Race army marched straight out of Tianhong Guan; according to the prior plan, led by the Three Holy Lands, they marched directly to the five Demon Caves.

The locations of the Demon Caves had been predetermined, and moreover, this Demon Race seems to have intentionally planned it.

The five Demon Caves are not far apart, and moreover they are positioned in a mutually supporting formation.

This might also be to facilitate easier gathering in the first world of Haotu Shijie under the Demon Race's command.

However, now it has instead become convenient for the Human Race side.

According to the elders' opinion, a Human Race great camp was to be established in the middle of the five Demon Caves.

One aspect was to serve as logistics, a place for cooking.

Places like kitchens were set up here.

Furthermore, the food materials obtained later were also stored here.

After two days of travel, some Human Race cultivators had already reached the planned location of the great camp, and the various elders summoned forth spirit cities.

Several spirit cities connected together, quickly forming a city of considerable size.

Although its defensive capability cannot compare to that of a real city, it looks quite decent.

At least compared to the Demon Race's practice of using the sky as a blanket and the ground as a mat, it is worlds apart.

The remaining Human Race cultivators respectively marched to the five Demon Caves, first to seize control, while simultaneously capturing the surrounding Demon Race food materials.

All Human Race cultivators acted in an orderly manner according to the plan.

Moreover, outside one of the Demon Caves, the ten Demonic Cultivators who had barely escaped death finally found this place.

From afar, seeing the entrance of the Demon Cave, the ten Demonic Cultivators couldn't help but show excited smiles on their faces.

"Found it, finally found it."

"Is the Holy Land located behind this? I really want to go see the Holy Land."

"Don't worry, we will definitely go there someday; after defeating the Human Race, we will surely receive the Esteemed Demon God's approval, and then we can go to the Holy Land."