Chapter 467: Converging At the South (2/2)

The Shiji Clan Leader then sat down on his seat, gazing at Shi Hou.

He looked back before sitting back down and turning to the others.

”Is there any other idea you would all like to propose?” the demon asked.

The others were silent. Some shook their heads while others merely looked away. Shi Hou gave them all a look before sighing.

”Alright then, everyone's dismissed.”

They all stood up and walked out of the tent, leaving him to his own thoughts. And the demon just sat there with his head lowered, looking at the table's surface. He was quiet, deep in thought. It was difficult to find out what he was thinking.

His eyes were somewhat blank and empty, staring at the empty space for several minutes.

A long sigh left his mouth as he finally straightened up and leaned back on his chair.

”Hah, damn, what do I do?” he asked himself.

He looked forward, walking out of the tent and staring at where Kong Zhi was resting. In the end, a decision had to be made.

”Head South! Aid the Hundun Clan! We will reclaim the Cerulean Serpent's Lake and break through the human's defenses! We will reclaim all lost ground and take theirs!”

His voice echoed throughout the camp and soon enough orders were sent through to everyone. As for the Kings and Queens, Shiji Wu revealed a small smile, one of victory.

”Good, fewer things to worry about then”, he chuckled whilst everyone else kept silent.

Their plan had been set in motion and the Cerulean Fortress was about to take on more than just the Hundun Clan. Whether or not its defenses were enough was a question that couldn't be answered.

But the fortress was holding for now. Even with the looming presence of the Hundun, they weren't helpless just yet. Not when the Nuwa Clan was on their way.

No one slept. All eyes were on the two mountains and the churning clouds above them. Lightning continued to thunder and crack, releasing enough pressure to make breathing difficult for them. They couldn't risk showing a single moment of weakness.

All of the defenses were manned and loaded, the barriers activated, and everyone armed.

Among them, Ming Yue glanced between the lake and the clouds. On one hand, she hoped that Drifting Sky would be returned to her. On the other, it was still a few months too early. It seemed that she could not rely on her sword for this new crisis. The young woman could only wait and hope that the Nuwa Clan could push them away.

”Don't worry, we've already informed the other commanders. They will be sending in reinforcement and supplies to us. Even if you don't have that sword of yours, it's not like you are fighting alone. ”

Zi Jing's voice popped beside her as the commander walked up to her side.

She looked at him before muttering to him.

”I know but not having it with me is strange. Even after several months without it, it doesn't feel right without my sword. The equipment you've lent me is good but it cannot replace what I had.”

Zi Jing chuckled.

”Hah, there is no need to be apologetic! I understand that feeling very well. We just have to hold on for a bit longer. The Nuwa Clan should be coming soon.”

”I hope so.”

So they waited and watched.

And when the sun rose up, the toll of a bell rang across the land as the ground shuddered before the Cerulean Fortress. The surface, which had been blackened by the lightning strikes, cracked open as a massive tree shot out from below.

The Nuwa Clan had come!