Chapter 599: with translation of chapter title

Not long after, within the imposing Evernight Imperial Palace, the Grand Assembly of Evernight was held on schedule; the civil and military officials, already famished and impatient, had already taken their places in orderly fashion.

Not wanting to reveal their identities at this critical juncture, Li Yin and Zhao Jinzhu were arranged to sit in the side hall behind the Imperial Palace as observers.

"Brother Li, the territory of the Evernight Empire is quite large," "Take a look, the decoration of this Imperial Palace is also quite grand, luxurious, high-end," Zhao Jinzhu glanced left and right before speaking.

Li Yin nodded and replied, "It's normal; after all, the Evernight Empire is also one of the two superpowers of the Qinghan Immortal Continent."

He has felt like he's been dreaming these past days, suddenly becoming the master of a great power out of the blue; could he really be the chosen one?

"This time I've again benefited from Brother Li's grace—not only can our sect's training mission be completed perfectly, but I've also become a vice chief of a rising great power…"

"From now on, my life belongs to Brother Li! My immortal treasure belongs to Brother Li! My immortal crystal belongs to Brother Li! My future dao companion is… uh… we'll discuss that later, but in short, we are lifelong brothers!"

Zhao Jinzhu felt deeply moved; he still wanted to say: "Adoptive father, please accept my child's bow."

"Being polite with me, you woman… what?"

"Brother Zhao, you've already said it—we are lifelong brothers!"

"Let's not talk about that now; the assembly is about to begin."

Inside the main hall of the Imperial Palace ahead.

Upon the throne, the Evernight Emperor's gaze was icy; he slowly scanned the assembly and said in a deep voice, "During these two days of my absence, the Kingdom of Light's desire to destroy my Evernight has reached its peak."

"They have not only expended all their light forces in battle, but also increased their troops by five hundred million and ordered over ten thousand affiliated immortal kingdoms to prepare for war—what do you all, my beloved ministers, think?"

No sooner had his words fallen than a minister stepped forward, clasped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I believe we should also mobilize the nation for battle; this battle, being decisive, will settle the fate of the heavens!"

"I second that! We have reached a life-and-death point with the Kingdom of Light; they are increasing troops and sending all their strong warriors, so let us go to war with them!"

"Good!" the Evernight Emperor nodded satisfactorily, then spoke again with imposing calm: "Since that is the case, the Emperor decides to personally lead the campaign, mobilizing all of Evernight's strong warriors and immortal troops to crush the Kingdom of Light within three days!"

"We obey your order!" the civil and military officials shouted in unison, clasping their hands.

Not a single minister dared to dissuade the ruler, for urging the monarch not to personally lead the campaign usually stems from ministers' fear that the ruler might meet with misfortune, leaving the state leaderless.

However, could our emperor possibly be in danger? Ridiculous—the Kingdom of Light is not worthy.

Even the leading conservative minister shouted loudly:

"Exactly so!"

At the same time.

In the Boundless Immortal Sea, bordering the Lingyun Immortal Dynasty's region, the place was already bustling with people.

At the forefront stood Shi Hao, Lin Bai, Hua Qingyu, Lin Feng, Mu Shuixian, and Lin Anye—six individuals—with the Black Emperor and the two beasts Xiao Bai beside them.

Behind them were the Lingyun Immortal Empress Ouyang Ning and all the civil and military officials of the Lingyun Immortal Dynasty.

The outermost circle consisted of countless cultivators from the Lingyun Immortal Dynasty watching the scene.

"What on earth is the purpose of this grand display today? Could it be to welcome some important figure? Even the six Esteemed Lords have personally come out to greet them!"

"I don't know; the court only announced that something major would happen today, without specifying what."

"Then let's wait and see; it's surely a good thing."

The Lingyun cultivators in the crowd whispered to each other.

Compared to their cluelessness, the Lingyun Immortal Empress and the civil and military officials already knew everything.

Today, we are here to welcome the reinforcements sent by the Esteemed Lords; once the reinforcements arrive, it will be the time to unify the Qinghan Immortal Continent.

By observing their expressions and clenched fists, one can discern their current state of mind—excitement and tension each occupying half.

Calculating the time, the troops our Master sent should arrive any moment—how exciting! This is also the first time we've seen the Azure Cloud Sect's troops; just imagine how mighty and imposing they must be!

At the front line, Lin Bai, clad in battle armor, exclaimed excitedly.

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng, also wearing battle armor on the side, said, "Second Senior Brother, I feel the same."

After days of leading troops and tempering, their dispositions have become quite different—they have lost a bit of sharpness and gained steadiness and an iron-blooded aura.

"Here it comes," Mu Shuixian sensed a surge of energy fluctuation in the void, softly spoke, then eagerly lifted her gaze.

Upon hearing that, Shi Hao and the others also all turned their gazes toward the void.

After an invisible energy fluctuation passed, the winds and clouds suddenly changed color; two massive hands brutally tore open heaven and earth from within outward! The rift formed a huge vortex, from which a terrifying slaughterous aura surged forth.

Feeling this heart-pounding slaughterous aura, Shi Hao and the others remained calm, showing no fear. Meanwhile, the Lingyun Immortal Empress and the civil and military officials of Lingyun, as well as the Lingyun cultivators watching from the outskirts, all showed looks of shock and terror, as if an invisible hand had clenched tightly around their hearts, making their breathing grow ragged.

Soon after, they witnessed a scene they would never forget in their lives.

After two earth-shaking roars rang out—

Two colossal demonic beasts flew out first from the vortex: one with a pair of gilded horns on its head and a body of dark black skin, an ancient ferocious beast; the other with seven heads and fourteen wings, its plumage resembling blazing flames, a seven-headed bird.

These two beasts are precisely the Ferocious Heaven Demon Immortal Emperor and the Heaven-Swallowing Demon Immortal Emperor, also the two vanguard generals of the Azure Cloud Sect's troops.

Immediately thereafter, a stirring immortal melody rang out, accompanied by the booming battle song and the sound of war drums—"dong, dong, dong."

"Between heaven and earth, the peak of Azure Cloud—spear shatters mist, cuts through heavenly chasms…—fame spreads throughout the cosmos, sect precepts engraved in memory, mission rests on our shoulders…"

Amid the resounding war drums, millions of immortal soldiers divided into three columns stepped out from the huge vortex in the void in orderly fashion, treading upon the clouds—a sight incredibly shocking.

Moreover, three figures of the most terrifying aura followed closely behind; as soon as they appeared, their overwhelming supreme divine master realm aura shook heaven and earth.

At this very moment, the countless Lingyun cultivators watching were so stunned by the sight that they were left speechless, their eyes wide open.

This… this… this!

Even the Kingdom of Light's most elite troops are no better than this, right?

With such an army, and with a supreme expert as its commander, who in the Qinghan Immortal Continent could resist? Who would dare to resist?

Lingyun Immortal Empress Ouyang Ning's pupils constricted slightly, her vermilion lips parting as she murmured to herself: "What tremendous power lies behind the Esteemed Lords? Compared to them, Lingyun is may a mere mayfly trying to see the blue sky…"

"General Jun Jiantian of the Xuanjia Breaking Mountains Army, General Feng Yan of the Chiyan Burning Heaven Army, General Zhao Huang of the Canglei Calming Abyss Army—having met a few of the personal disciples, Xiao Bai, Black Emperor."

(Thanks to all the bosses for the gifts; the challenge continues updating on day one.)