On the southern battlefield,
Sian, the Divine Lord, read the divine script and turned to Ferei, the Divine Lord, asking, "What are your thoughts?"
"This battlefield is yours, I will follow your command," Ferei replied.
Sian chuckled, "We are both Divine Lords, how can you speak of command?"
"There are differences between Divine Lords," Ferei stated, then fell silent, waiting for Sian's decision.
He understood that with the divine script's arrival, Sian's decision was already made, so there was no need for further words. Moreover, the Navia Divine Race was now tied to Chen Du and He Li's chariot, unable to escape or retreat. Since that was the case, so be it.
The trials of the battlefield had taught this once arrogant World-Suppressing Divine Lord to think and assess the situation. He was also quietly growing.
Sian was silent for a long time, then sighed, "This journey will likely not be easy."
Ferei turned, hesitated, and asked, "You mean..."
Sian nodded. "You will become a weakness. Behind you is the Navia Divine Race. They have been expelled from the Divine King's Hall and can only rely on Chen Du. If you fall in battle, the Navia clan leader and all the Heavenly Gods will develop grievances against Chen Du and He Li.
The Wild King's tactic, while seemingly aimed at eliminating our Divine Race's Divine Lord-level combat power, is actually intended to help the Divine King split the Navia Divine Race from Chen Du."
They were all ancient beings, having lived for tens of millions of years, with incredibly sharp insight. There were no true fools, especially Sian, who was the guardian Divine Lord of a battlefield, possessing top-tier wisdom, strategy, and combat power.
Ferei pondered for a moment, then chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I never thought I, a mid-stage He Yu realm Divine Lord, would become a weakness. When did I become so important?"
"The intensity of the war has greatly increased compared to before He Li's arrival. Truly worthy of being a member of that Divine Race. His ability to stir up trouble invisibly is unmatched by anyone else."
Sian smiled. "So, what are your thoughts?"
He paused,
Sian continued, "The plan in the divine script is clear. You are in great danger, and I may not be able to protect you. For us to approach the central battlefield with all our might is so that He Li can personally come to our aid.
As long as we hold out until the edge of the southern battlefield and the central battlefield, and He Li appears, you will be safe. However, the path to the junction of the two battlefields will be treacherous, and you could die at any moment, because those Divine Palace Wild Lords will focus their main targets on you."
Ferei did not react with panic or composure as Sian had expected. Instead, he unhurriedly took out a cigarette pack, lit a cigarette, and as he exhaled a puff of white smoke, Ferei spoke as if reminiscing,
"He Li killed my son. Actually, I don't blame He Li. I know my son's temperament was very poor. Because his father was a Divine Lord, and the Golden Lion King of the Demonic Race was close to him, he became increasingly arrogant, completely disregarding whether his strength matched his demeanor.
Later, I also realized that my son's death was meant to allow Xia Hu Chu to shatter my Divine Race's realm, leaving us no way out. In the end, as a form of exchange, I was resurrected to fight for the Navia Divine Race once more.
I accepted it, but what choice did I have if I didn't?
Chen Du's backing at the time was stronger than the Navia Divine Race, let alone his strategic brilliance that could manipulate the Divine King and the entire Divine Realm."
Ferei took a deep drag of his cigarette, his eyes filled with sorrow. "Cigarettes are a good thing. Taking a puff and exhaling it is like expelling the gloom from one's heart. He Li did me a favor.
Divine Lord Sian, please rest assured. You don't need to worry about my life. My previous life belonged to myself. I fought for my son and was killed; I accepted it. My current life belongs to the Navia Divine Race. Even if I die, I will fight for a bright future for the Navia Divine Race.
My clansmen have been implicated by my son and me, and have endured many disdainful glances and contempt in the Divine Realm and on the battlefield. It is I who have caused them to suffer.
If I can atone, wouldn't that be good?
My life has value while I am alive, and it has value even in death. It would be a good deed for the Navia Divine Race."
Sian listened quietly. At that moment, he truly looked at the man before him. After a moment of silence, he said, "I believe you would have more value if you were alive."
Ferei smiled slightly at Sian, did not reply, continued to hold the cigarette in his mouth, and quietly awaited Sian's command.
Sian chuckled, "Let's proceed according to the plan. The Divine and Wild races, whether their kings are in their rightful positions or not, will eventually be revealed. My body, which has been inactive for many years, should move a bit, lest the battlefield forget me."
"Yes!" Ferei stood up abruptly, bowed slightly, and responded in a deep voice.
...
"Divine Lord Sian has sent a divine script. They have abandoned the Divine Race camp. All below the Realm God level have retreated to the rear. They are taking all Realm Gods and have begun their charge," Xia Ye Qi told He Li.
"Min Ao, what do you think?" He Li asked Xia Min Ao.
Xia Min Ao frowned and asked, "What is Divine Lord Ferei's intention?"
"He is prepared to die at any moment," Xia Ye Qi said, glancing at He Li. Seeing no particular expression on He Li's face, he continued, "He is doing it for the future of the Navia Divine Race. However, Divine Lord Sian hopes to protect Divine Lord Ferei, as he has more value alive."
Xia Min Ao nodded, unable to help but praise, "As expected of Divine Lord Sian. With just a few words, he can discern the advantages and disadvantages."
He Li stood up. "Protect Ferei? Heh, I wonder if that fellow has finished his cigarette."
Hmm...
Boom, boom, boom!!!
After a series of roars, war drums sounded, and countless divine lights erupted from the Divine Race camp. The sky outside was dim, with large swathes of dark clouds. The Wild Race army was pressing in.
He Li leaned on the windowsill with one hand, looking out at the sky, and smiled, "Is it a coincidence, or intentional? As soon as Xun He arrives, the Wild Race army appears. Is it to test Xun He's limits, or is Xun He trying to test ours?"
Xia Min Ao grinned. "No matter what, it doesn't matter. As long as we don't take the bait, it's fine however they act. Ye Qi, during the upcoming battle, Xun He will surely display his might, which is precisely our opportunity. You try to cover He Li.
He Li, you try to focus on one Wild Lord, lead them away from the battlefield, and move towards the south to meet Divine Lord Sian and Divine Lord Ferei."
"Alright."
He Li nodded, hesitated, and then said, "The Demonic Race's Demonic Kings can be left to Huai Xi. They don't need to fight desperately; they just need to protect Huai Xi."
Xia Min Ao smiled, signaling He Li not to worry, and then said, "Don't worry. Since you have acknowledged her identity, she is a member of our Yu Ling Divine Race, and I will protect her."
He Li grinned, leaped out, and hovered in mid-air for a moment. "I'm leaving. Be careful after I'm gone. It won't take more than a day for me to return. If anything happens, wait until I'm back to discuss it."
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