Chapter 1051

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Kong Fang's tone was exceedingly flat: "Bi Xin's trip did indeed kill quite a few Demon Kings, but that doesn't mean a war of attrition is wrong.

The Zhenyue Chariot and the Liu Shuang Boat consume an astronomical number of spirit stones every time they activate.

A few more times, how long can their spirit stones last?

If you can't kill them, you delay; if you can't delay them, you wear them down!"

After several breaths of silence, the Demon Emperors began exchanging glances.

Very quickly, the Bone Emperor was the first to press his right hand against the bone armor on his chest, then lowered his skull.

The Flying Bird Demon Emperor also spread his wings and bowed respectfully.

The Four-Armed Demon Emperor even knelt on one knee, displaying absolute reverence.

"The Demon God is wise!"

"Hehe, just let them be smug for a while!"

"Although Bi Xin was trash, dying for the big picture counts as worth it!"

The other Demon Emperors and Demon Kings all reacted one after another, and flattery rang out incessantly.

"There is one more matter."

Kong Fang's voice was not loud, yet it clearly transmitted into every Demon Emperor's ears: "Activate all the spies infiltrated into the Human Camp. In the coming time, spare no cost to investigate Xu Zhangqing's information from every channel.

His origins, his cultivation method, his weaknesses, his habits, even the background of every single person beside him — find out as much as you can."

The Bone Emperor hurriedly nodded vigorously: "Understood."

Kong Fang's gaze fell upon the dark red sky: "Also spread word that the Demon Realm has dispatched several Demon Emperor-level assassins specifically to assassinate the high-level figures of the Eastern Region's major powers.

Mix truth and falsehood together, let them go investigate and distinguish.

As long as internal mutual suspicion begins, the defense line will collapse without being attacked."

The Flying Bird Demon Emperor resumed his roguish smiling face, his tone carrying schadenfreude: "Humanity's chronic flaw — no matter how strong the external enemy, they can grit their teeth and hold the line, but once their own people start biting each other, they're more ruthless than anyone.

A few pieces of intelligence sent down, and the Eastern Region side will be busy enough just screening for traitors."

At this moment, Kong Fang's eyes held neither killing intent nor anger, only a deep, all-calculating wisdom: "Go carry it out."

"Yes!"

The multitude of demons assented in unison, each unfolding their forms and departing.

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Eastern Region, Border.

Xu Zhangqing sat at the main seat; on his left and right sides were Qin Hundred Li, Mu Qingshuang, Fenglong, Li Lingbi, Chu Qiu, Pei Mo, and the others.

The scene of that remote duel just now was still surging in everyone's heart.

Demon God Kong Fang's casual strike could span several thousand li.

If not for Xu Zhangqing meeting it head-on, this defense line would likely already be a piece of scorched earth.

At this time, Qin Hundred Li spoke first; he hugged his chest, still with that lazy appearance, but the voice from beneath his mask was a few degrees colder than usual: "Rather than sitting and waiting for the demon tide to come again, we might as well take the initiative and strike.

On the Demon Realm side, those worth fearing are none other than the Demon God and the Demon Emperors.

I'll take the Jiuyou Sect, Tiexue Peak, and Xuanming Peak people and sneak over there, plucking them out one by one.

Kill one Demon Emperor, and the demon tide loses one commander.

The more we kill, the more advantageous for us."

Mu Qingshuang frowned upon hearing this; her tone carried a few parts caution: "Sect Master Luo's idea is indeed feasible, but assassinating Demon Emperors isn't as simple as beheading.

The Demon Emperors' own strength is right there, and the Central Region is the Demon Race's territory; if we take people in, we may not necessarily return."

She paused, then turned her head to look at Xu Zhangqing: "My opinion: we might as well push the front line forward a bit.

The Zhenyue Chariot and Liu Shuang Boat's attack range is large enough; combined with everyone's frontal advance, fight battle by battle, gnaw inch by inch, push the battlefield from the Eastern Region border into the Central Region heartland."

Fenglong sat in the corner, hands resting flat on his knees, listening to the surrounding discussions, and from start to finish he did not open his mouth.

He is one of Xu Zhangqing's avatars; on this occasion there is no need for him to express an opinion.

But everyone in their hearts knows clearly: no matter what decision is ultimately made, the Zhenyue Chariot and Liu Shuang Boat will unreservedly hold the very front.

His not speaking doesn't mean he isn't important.

On the contrary, Fenglong is an indispensable existence in all plans.

Li Lingbi sat at Xu Zhangqing's left hand, hands tucked in his sleeves; this former ruler of a dynasty had long since shed the dragon robe and changed into a plain-colored long robe. He pondered for a long time, then finally spoke: "What the various seniors said all makes sense, but I always feel something is off.

Have you all considered that the Demon Race's methods shouldn't only be frontal assaults."

Pei Mo, who had followed Li Lingbi the longest, immediately picked up the thread: "You mean there are traitors?"

The two words 'traitors' came out, and the atmosphere abruptly chilled a few degrees.

Chu Qiu set down the tea cup in his hand, a trace of gravity emerging on his face.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end swallowed the words back.

Li Lingbi nodded: "Since the Demon Realm invasion until now, how many outside cultivators has the Eastern Region taken in?

Loose Cultivators, Calamity Cultivators, Evil Cultivators, and refugees fleeing in succession from the Southern Region, Western Region, and Northern Domain.

The number is conservatively several million; among this many people, for the Demon Race to plant some traitors would be far too easy."

Pei Mo followed along his line of thought: "To investigate traitors, right now there is only one method — that is to Soul Search every single one!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's complexion changed.

Chu Qiu finally couldn't hold back, eyes widening: "You've gone mad?"

Pei Mo waved a hand, then continued: "Of course. If we really did that, not to mention those outsiders, even our own people would blow up."

"That doesn't mean we can just leave it be!"

"If there really is a traitor, all our deployments would be crystal clear to the enemy, so what war would we even fight?"

"I just feel we're too passive!"

The discussion grew louder and louder, and everyone's opinions began to diverge.

Mu Qingshuang insisted on advancing the front line.

Qin Hundred Li insisted on assassinating the Demon Emperor.

Li Lingbi and Pei Mo, however, clung to the traitor issue and wouldn't let go.

By the end of the talk, everyone's gazes ultimately all turned toward the same person, Xu Zhangqing.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing stood up, silent for several breaths, then opened his mouth: "Rhythm — we absolutely cannot follow the Demon Realm's pace."

He turned, gaze sweeping across everyone's faces: "Qin... Sect Master Luo's idea is very correct, strike first to gain the upper hand.

On the Demon Realm side, the only ones truly worth our concern are the Demon God and the Demon Emperor.

The Demon God I'll keep an eye on; the remaining Demon Emperors are scattered throughout the Central Region.

Jiuyou Sect, Tiexue Peak, Xuanming Peak join forces, target the Demon Emperors.

Remember, only strike one at a time, leave immediately after striking, absolutely no prolonged battle.

Take down one, the demon tide loses one commander.

Take down three, the Demon Realm's layout will have to be completely reshuffled.

Immortal Maiden Mu's suggestion is also good, but advancing the front line must wait.

Wait until the assassination of the Demon Race commanders succeeds, then act — that way we achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Hearing his own plan adopted, Qin Hundred Li's mouth corners curved up slightly.

Mu Qingshuang heard this and didn't object, instead nodding: "Fine, I'll listen to you."

Next, everyone finalized a few more details.

After a while, they each dispersed.

Li Lingbi was just about to leave when Xu Zhangqing's voice sounded from behind: "Senior Brother, wait a moment."

Li Lingbi gave an "mm," then turned around.

Xu Zhangqing got straight to the point: "Senior Brother, you've been laying groundwork in the Central Region for many years — any news regarding the Metal Root Source?

Anything works, as long as we can get our hands on it in a short time!"