Chapter 309: March War Plan

Six days later.

Litian Holy City, inside a towering Palace.

The Palace was entirely crimson, with countless waves of scorching Qi permeating the air.

At this moment, several terrifying figures stood within the Palace.

"Lie Cang, you have finally arrived." Lihuo Chengzhuj spoke, his voice resonant.

Around him stood seven phantom projections.

These seven phantom projections were the incarnations of the other seven City Lords of the North Heaven Domain.

Among them, near Lihuo, stood a young man.

If Lin Chao were here and saw this young man, he would certainly recognize him as Huangxu, with whom he had exchanged a few words at the teahouse.

At this moment, he also stood within the great hall, though the aura on his body was far weaker than that of the other City Lord incarnations.

Lie Cang glanced at the main seat: "Lihuo, is the content of your message true?"

This time, Lie Cang had been cultivating in the Holy City when he received a message from Lihuo, the City Lord of Litian Holy City.

The content of the message was extremely shocking.

If anyone else had told him these things, he might have thought it was a joke.

But given Lihuo's temperament, he naturally would not make such a joke.

"It is true," Lihuo Chengzhuj said.

The several phantom projections present all wore different expressions, and there was a tremor in the Palace for several dozen breaths.

After several dozen breaths, a complex look appeared in Lie Cang's eyes: "That senior has now gone to Slay other Blood Clan members?"

"Exactly."

"The Blood Clan forces in the North Heaven Domain are extremely strong; no matter how strong that gentleman is, I fear..."

"It is difficult."

"The Blood Clan forces are powerful, and the North Heaven Domain also borders other domains; these Blood Princes can easily find foreign aid."

The other City Lords did not hold high expectations.

The response of the crowd did not exceed his expectations.

Lihuo Chengzhuj felt that he trusted senior Xu Ling very much, but he also believed that, based on the strength of senior Xu Ling alone, it was impossible to sweep through the entire North Heaven Domain.

"Lihuo, you said in your letter that you would provide senior Xu Ling with a Holy Spirit Baptism; is that true?" At this time, the silent Wuya City Lord spoke.

This sentence immediately attracted the attention of all the City Lords present.

"Senior Xu Ling cannot Slay the Blood Clan by his own strength alone.

Therefore, we must also contribute to the eradication of the Blood Clan.

Performing a Holy Spirit Baptism for the senior is the only thing we can do." Lihuo took a deep breath, his expression grave.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is extremely important.

Since the existence of the Human Race, there has never been an instance of a City Lord performing a Holy Spirit Baptism for someone else.

They need to undergo a Holy Spirit Baptism to break through to the Eighth Rank.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Holy Spirit Baptism that the Ninety-Nine Holy Cities of the Human Race have been able to continue to this day.

In fact, there exists another type of Holy Spirit Baptism.

That is, for a Human Race City Lord to perform a Holy Spirit Baptism on other martial artists.

"After the Holy Spirit Baptism, we will have a three-year period of weakness.

The protective power of the Saint Spirit will also be diminished.

The Holy City will permanently lack thirty percent of its defensive power.

Are you sure we should do this?" one City Lord asked.

"This Xu Ling is able to break through the limits of the human body and reach the Eighth Rank on his own; his talent is likely unprecedented and will never be surpassed.

If he is the hope of the Human Race, what does it matter if we sacrifice ourselves to fulfill him?"

"But could this be a conspiracy, a conspiracy by the Blood Clan against our Human Race?"

A City Lord spoke.

Everyone present fell silent.

This is indeed possible: sacrificing eleven Blood Princes to permanently weaken the strength of the Human Race.

Although this sounds unbelievable, it is not necessarily impossible.

"That is why I intend to set a period of one hundred years," Lihuo said. "If this is truly a conspiracy of the Blood Clan, then over these hundred years, Xu Ling will certainly not have achieved much.

If it is not, then many members of the Blood Clan will certainly have fallen.

In a hundred years, senior Xu Ling will likely have countless Blood Clan lives on his hands.

At that time, we will then help senior Xu Ling perform the Holy Spirit Baptism, helping the senior improve his strength to jointly annihilate the Blood Clan of the North Heaven Domain!"

"That makes sense."

"However, this matter is of great importance, and we still need to discuss it in detail.

Otherwise, this would be irresponsible to the hundreds of millions of the Human Race in the North Heaven Domain."

"It is fortunate that we are gathered here; let us discuss and plan it properly."

"Since senior Xu Ling has taken action against the Blood Clan, our nine cities should also contribute some strength."

"Prepare for war!"

"The affairs of the Human Race cities are the duty of the state."

"We shall spend three months here to properly discuss the preparations for war, as well as the matter of the Holy Spirit Baptism."

"Correct, war with the Blood Clan cannot be taken lightly; every step must be deliberated and calculated to perfection."

"Creating a perfect battle plan..."

Three months of time, within the City Lord Mansion of Litian Holy City.

Eight City Lords, as well as Huangxu, were all gathered; they were tireless, discussing incessantly, deliberating on war preparations and the matter of the centennial Holy Spirit Baptism.

Everyone spoke at once, setting up ten thousand plans, constantly deducing and then rejecting them.

Inside the Palace, it was a hive of activity.

Because these City Lords were discussing major affairs, they had issued a strict order: unless it was a major incident endangering the Holy City.

For all other matters, do not disturb them under any circumstances.

The nine people in the center of the Palace were focused and dedicated, deducing with care.

"Three months have passed.

The battle plan we have formulated now is still not perfect enough." There was a trace of disappointment in the words of Lihuo Chengzhuj.

The calculation ability of the Eighth Rank is very strong, and the methods of deduction are also very exquisite.

But this is a war of survival between the Human Race and the Blood Clan, so naturally, it requires caution and careful calculation in every aspect.

"This war preparation is already quite good.

As long as Senior Xu Ling exerts powerful combat strength, with the help of our nine great Holy Cities, our Human Race will certainly not suffer in this battle."

"Yes, once the hundred years have passed and Senior Xu Ling has passed our test, then we will perform the Holy Spirit Baptism for Senior Xu Ling.

At that time, we will launch a total offensive against the Blood Clan."

The several City Lords present were all glowing with energy.

The previous dejection and despair had been swept away.

Now, what they were thinking of was using the power of Senior Xu Ling to wrestle with the Blood Clan.

"Three months is truly short; I still wanted to spend another three years to properly perfect the plan.

However, by now, Senior Xu Ling must have already begun to wage war against the Blood Clan.

We must prepare for war quickly to help the Senior."

Lihuo Chengzhuj spoke, his words filled with some regret.

If they were given more time and the plan were more perfect, then the losses of the Human Race would certainly be reduced further.

Unfortunately, time waits for no one.

"I will contact Senior Xu Ling now to inform him of our plan." Lihuo Chengzhuj was ambitious and full of vitality.

The plan is divided into many stages; the early plans are mostly focused on probing.

Even if the plan is exposed, the Human Race will not suffer any vital damage.

"Good, we shall meet again next time."

"See you in a hundred years."

The projections of the many City Lords dissipated.

"Huangxu, we should go out.

These three months, Dahuang Holy City and Litian Holy City must have accumulated many affairs that need us to handle."

"Uncle Lihuo is right."

The dust-covered Palace Gate finally opened.

Lihuo just walked out of the Palace.

He immediately saw the three Grand Commanders of the Holy City standing outside the Palace.

"Is there urgent military business to report?" Having finished the battle plan, Lihuo Chengzhuj was in a good mood.

"Reporting to the City Lord, on August 1st, the Fengling Blood Kingdom was destroyed, and the Fengling Prince was slain."

"Reporting to the City Lord, on August 3rd, the Luopo Duke Territory was destroyed, and thirty million Blood Clan were all wiped out."

"A month ago, the Qiya Blood Kingdom was destroyed, and the Qiya Prince was slain."

These three Commanders reported seven or eight pieces of news in a row.

Hearing this, Lihuo Chengzhuj was somewhat surprised: "Did Senior Xu Ling do all of this?

The strength of Senior Xu Ling is terrifyingly powerful; in just three months, he has slain so many Blood Clan.

The power of the Blood Clan has also been weakened by nearly half."

Lihuo Chengzhuj was happy in his heart.

His determination to perform the Holy Spirit Baptism for Xu Ling became even stronger.

"Since Senior Xu Ling has done so much, our nine cities should participate in it later to reduce some obstacles for Senior Xu Ling." Lihuo Chengzhuj was in a very good mood.

However, he saw that the three Grand Commanders before him had strange expressions.

"What is it?"

"City Lord, the news we received is much more than this.

The current North Heaven Domain... is in chaos; the news we have received may only be the tip of the iceberg."

After all, the power of the Human Race is weak, and even if a Blood Clan kingdom is destroyed, news cannot be obtained in a short time.

"You mean, Senior Xu Ling has done far more than this?"

"Yes." The Grand Commander spoke, but thinking of something, he immediately said, "The day before yesterday, Senior Xu Ling came to the Holy City and said he had something to find the City Lord for.

The City Lord was in a meeting and could not be disturbed.

Senior Xu Ling then said he would stay in the city for three days."

"Senior Xu Ling is in the city?" Lihuo Chengzhuj was incomparably pleasantly surprised, "Just right, I also have something to find him for."

The battle preparation plan that had been painstakingly created over three months naturally had to be handed into the hands of Xu Ling.

"Go, take me to see Xu Ling," the Lihuo City Lord said.

"As you command."

Not long after, several figures appeared within the Commander's mansion.

Currently, Lin Chao was staying as a guest in Wang Zhen's home.

"Senior Xu Ling, it has been three months, and I hear you have accomplished many great things," the Lihuo City Lord said, his eyes unable to hide his joy upon seeing Lin Chao.

"……It was alright," Lin Chao said with a calm gaze.

The Lihuo City Lord looked at the man before him; he felt that Xu Ling's strength seemed even greater, and his aura even more profound.

"Senior, you have worked hard these past three months.

However, I have not been idle during these three months either.

Since Senior wishes to sweep through the North Heaven Domain, we other Holy City leaders naturally cannot sit idly by.

In these three months, I have contacted the other City Lords to present a grand gift to Senior together."

The Lihuo City Lord's face was filled with joy as he informed Lin Chao of the plan he had formulated through communication methods.

Upon receiving this information, a strange look appeared in Lin Chao's eyes.

Lihuo was slightly stunned.

He had originally thought that Senior Xu Ling would be overjoyed upon seeing this plan.

However, Senior Xu Ling's reaction was somewhat…… strange.

"Senior, how is this plan?" Not knowing what Lin Chao was thinking, the Lihuo City Lord took the initiative to ask.

"This plan can be called perfect," Lin Chao praised, "In all my time living, this is the first time I have seen such a perfect and exquisite plan."

Indeed, these plans were very exquisite.

The content was also vast.

For an Ordinary person to digest it, it would take at least a year of reading.

Even after finishing it, it would only be skimming the surface without deep thought.

It was indeed the first time Lin Chao had seen such a detailed plan.

"That is good then." Receiving Xu Ling's affirmation, Lihuo was overjoyed.

He wanted to immediately join Senior Xu Ling and put the plan into action right away.

However, just at this moment, Lin Chao suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of regret: "It is a pity, although the plan is good, it is no longer needed."

"Senior, what is wrong?" Recalling Lin Chao's previous strange expression, the Lihuo City Lord had an ominous premonition in his heart.

"I am preparing to leave the North Heaven Domain, and I am here to bid farewell to the City Lord."

"Leave the North Heaven Domain?" Lihuo's body instantly stiffened.

He had not expected to receive such an answer.

His overflowing enthusiasm felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over it.

However, he quickly calmed down.

"Senior…… why must you leave the North Heaven Domain?

A few days ago, Senior even said……"

The Lihuo City Lord did not finish the rest of his sentence.

However, the meaning he wanted to express was very clear.

Didn't you say before that you wanted to sweep away the Blood Clan of the North Heaven Domain?

Now that it has just begun, why is it already over?

But, thinking that Senior Xu Ling might have his own matters to attend to and that they in the North Heaven Domain could not restrict Senior Xu Ling, he calmed down again.

"The Blood Crystal here is too scarce…… I am preparing to go to other domains to take a look."

Lin Chao's eyes held a look of yearning.

"Senior, the number of Blood Clan in the North Heaven Domain is vast, totaling nearly ten billion!" Hearing this, the Lihuo City Lord immediately urged him.

He did not want his hard work to go to waste.

After all, it was a plan that took three months to create with the other City Lords.

"There were indeed that many Blood Clan before…… but now…… not even one in a hundred remains, they are scattered, and I am too lazy to search for them," Lin Chao sighed.

In these three months, he had traveled almost the entirety of the North Heaven Domain.

"Scattered? Not one in a hundred?" The Lihuo City Lord was somewhat confused.

"Yes, they are too scattered, and most have fled to the outer domains.

Naturally, I must leave."

Lin Chao continued to speak.

"Three months ago, outside Dahuang City, did we not agree that once I swept the North Heaven Domain of the Blood Clan, I would come to the Holy City to see you?

Now, the Blood Clan of the North Heaven Domain has largely been cleared out, and I have come to bid you farewell," Lin Chao said in a calm voice.

Beside him, Lihuo was completely stunned.

"Senior…… what did you just say?"

"The Blood Clan here has been largely eradicated; the remaining small fry are enough for you to handle. I am preparing to go to other domains and have specifically come to bid you farewell."

"……" The Lihuo City Lord felt the world spinning, as if he were still in a dream.

"Senior…… you are not joking with me, are you?" The Lihuo City Lord looked at Lin Chao's profile and asked cautiously.

"Why would I joke with you?" Lin Chao's gaze was calm, "You may dispatch the troops in the city at will to investigate, and you will know the truth."

The Lihuo City Lord's mind was in chaos, like paste.

Could it be…… that Senior Xu Ling was not joking?

But how was this done!

"In these three months, I have Slayed a total of one hundred and twenty-seven Blood Princes.

There are sixty Blood Crystals here, which I have kept." Lin Chao waved his hand.

Suddenly, sixty Blood Crystals appeared in the air.

Each of these Blood Crystals radiated a terrifying aura.

Lihuo City Lord stared at them, his body unable to stop trembling.

These were all genuine Blood Crystals of Blood Princes.

Moreover, they were still warm, having been taken out only a short while ago.

"I..." Even though Lihuo City Lord was an Eighth Rank, he felt his breathing become somewhat rapid at this moment.

"Senior... I am currently a bit... confused; I will come again tomorrow to... pay my respects to Senior."

His heart was truly in turmoil.

Right now, he only wanted to be alone and calm down.

Furthermore, he still had to investigate and contact the other City Lords!

If Senior Xu Ling had really Slayed over a hundred Blood Princes in the North Heaven Domain in three months.

Then, this kind of strength...

This was more than just the rise of the Human Race!

However, thinking back to these three months, he and the other City Lords had been formulating plans together.

Amidst the immense surprise, he felt somewhat helpless.

Some people can formulate a battle plan that lasts for a hundred years in three months.

Yet some people, in three months, without any plan, directly annihilate all enemies.

Of course, this emotion appeared only to vanish.

Lihuo's current state was extremely profound.

Thanks to 【Don't Know What to Name】 and 【Hurry Up and Update, I'm Starving】 for the tips.

(End of this chapter)