"Pig Emperor, your mission to guard Huang Jiang this time is the most crucial!"
The "Three Giants of the Imperial Sky Observatory" gathered, gazing at the surging "Huang Jiang" river as they discussed the impending great battle!
The "Pig Emperor" was a short, stout middle-aged man, exceptionally ugly, especially his "upturned nose," which was incredibly distinctive, like that of a pig demon that had achieved sentience.
This peculiar "upturned nose" was precisely the origin of the "Pig Emperor's" moniker!
Do not underestimate him simply because of his ugliness!
The "Pig Emperor" possessed profound Daoist cultivation, his strength unfathomable.
His "Imperial Boar Dharma Manifestation" was no ordinary feat; it was one of the strongest among the "Dao Soldier Dharma Manifestations" of the "Imperial Sky Observatory."
The "Pig Emperor" ranked third among the "Three Giants of the Imperial Sky Observatory."
He listened to the instructions of his second brother, the "Blade Emperor," and responded nonchalantly.
"Rest assured, with me here, the Merit Stone warehouse will be absolutely problem-free!"
The "Great New Dynasty" had also erected seventy to eighty "Merit Statues," but their effect was abysmal, absorbing very little "power of merit," far from sufficient.
Besides these completed "Merit Statues," the "Great New Dynasty" had a significant surplus of "Merit Stones."
These "Merit Stones" were originally intended for transport to the south to construct "Merit Dharma Manifestations."
Alas, the entire "Central Continent Southern Region" was now occupied by the "Rebel Army."
Therefore, these "Merit Stones" remained.
The "Great New Dynasty" attached immense importance to the "Merit Stones," specially constructing a sturdy "Merit Warehouse" for their storage.
The location of the "Merit Warehouse," fatefully, was on the north bank of the "Huang Jiang," right in the heart of the decisive battle.
The "Blade Emperor," not entirely at ease, had specifically assigned the "Pig Emperor" to guard this location.
The "Pig Emperor's" response was lukewarm; he was inwardly displeased.
Being relegated to a supporting role again!
Damn it!
As far as the "Pig Emperor" was concerned, he wanted to be on the front lines, engaging the "Rebel Army" in a fierce, earth-shattering conflict...
The "Pig Emperor" harbored deep resentment towards the "Rebel Army." His most cherished illegitimate son, "Zhu Zhenguo," had met his demise at the hands of the "Rebel Army," fueling the "Pig Emperor's" singular desire for revenge.
The "Blade Emperor" was aware of the "Pig Emperor's" discontent but still compelled him to remain and guard the "Merit Warehouse."
The reason was simple: preservation of strength!
Although the "Three Giants of the Imperial Sky Observatory" were cooperating with "Wang Gebi" under duress to defend the "Huang Jiang" and resist the "Rebel Army,"
This did not mean the "Three Giants of the Imperial Sky Observatory" were willing to pay too heavy a price for it!
This was a rather understandable situation!
Due to the "Imperial Sky Observatory's" previous lack of cooperation, the "Great New Dynasty's" forces for suppressing the "Rebel Army" were insufficient, leading to the demise of hundreds of "Wang Gebi's" sons.
Now that "Wang Gebi" required the "Imperial Sky Observatory's" assistance, he would not act against them for the time being.
But once the "Rebel Army" was defeated, and the "Imperial Sky Observatory" had suffered heavy casualties and significantly weakened its strength, how do you think "Wang Gebi," who could not tolerate any sand in his eyes, would treat them – would he discard them like a worn-out donkey after its service?
He would!
Most certainly he would!
Based on the understanding of "Wang Gebi" by the "Blade Emperor" and their elder brother, the "Ghost Emperor," "Wang Gebi" would definitely settle scores later!
So, how should they "break this deadlock"?
Simple, let others die before oneself!
In this "Great Battle of Huang Jiang," the role of the "Imperial Sky Observatory" was primarily to contain, intimidate, and act as "cheerleaders."
In short, the "Imperial Sky Observatory" absolutely must not personally engage the "Rebel Army" in a bloody, chaotic battle!
That would not align with the fundamental interests of the "Imperial Sky Observatory"!
The task of fighting desperately should be left to their "fellow Daoists"!
Who were the "fellow Daoists" of the "Imperial Sky Observatory"?
The esteemed masters of the "Dragon Tiger Heavenly Sect"!
For this "Great Battle of Huang Jiang," the "Dragon Tiger Heavenly Sect" had shown remarkable sincerity, with all three of their "Nascent Soul Patriarchs" present.
Concurrently, all of the "Dragon Tiger Heavenly Sect's" "Nascent Soul cultivators" and "Golden Core cultivators" had arrived to participate in the battle!
In addition to the "Dragon Tiger Heavenly Sect," there were also the "Royal Family Elders" of the "Great New Dynasty."
Those old geezers, who usually remained in "life-or-death seclusion," would absolutely not emerge until the "Great New Dynasty" faced an existential crisis!
Now that the "Great New Dynasty" was facing such a crisis, they had all broken through their seclusion and rushed to the "Huang Jiang," preparing to face the "Rebel Army."
The "Great New Dynasty" had deployed all its trump cards this time, with a total of over a dozen "Nascent Soul Patriarchs" present.
Aside from Emperor "Wang Gebi" himself, all other high-ranking members of the royal family had arrived.
Furthermore, there were many experts who had joined the "Great New Dynasty."
Counting them all up, there were as many as thirty "Nascent Soul Patriarchs" gathered on the banks of the "Huang Jiang" this time.
Truly a gathering of exceptional talent.
The "Blade Emperor" looked at his elder brother, the "Ghost Emperor," and couldn't help but ask.
"Big Brother, I feel like something is not quite right!"
The "Ghost Emperor's" voice was chilling as he replied.
"Are you perhaps wondering where the Nascent Soul Patriarchs controlled by the fragmented souls of Heavenly Dragon Dharma King have gone?"
The "Blade Emperor" nodded, offering a bit of flattery.
"Big Brother is indeed Big Brother, truly plans meticulously! Yes, I was just thinking, the fragmented souls controlled by Heavenly Dragon Dharma King numbered about ten, which is a force not to be underestimated. Why are they not here?"
The "Ghost Emperor" fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"I have divined this matter for a long time and found that the heavenly secrets have been deliberately obscured. I cannot ascertain any concrete results! However, I can vaguely infer that those fragmented souls of Heavenly Dragon Dharma King are up to something, and they seem to have an extraordinary grand plan!"
"A grand plan? What kind of grand plan?"
The "Blade Emperor" was shocked upon hearing this and couldn't help but ask.
The "Ghost Emperor" shook his head.
"That I do not know! But now is not the time to ponder these matters. With the great battle imminent, we should focus our energy on it!"
The "Blade Emperor" immediately nodded.
"Big Brother speaks the truth! Speaking of the Rebel Army, they are truly a troublesome lot! How long have they been active, and yet they have already swept across more than half of the Central Continent..."
Mentioning the "Rebel Army," the "Ghost Emperor's" tone grew even colder.
He slowly spoke.
"I have divined that in this Great Battle of Huang Jiang, the advantage lies with us. Our chance of victory is as high as ninety-nine percent!"
Upon hearing this, the "Blade Emperor" beamed with joy.
"Excellent, a ninety-nine percent win rate is practically a guaranteed victory! Once we defeat the Rebel Army, the Imperial Sky Observatory will continue to conquer the Central Continent's cultivation world... As long as we subdue all the cultivation sects, the Imperial Sky Observatory's position within the court will be unshakeable!"