After Kun Heavenly Master analyzed the situation, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor also realized something was amiss.

"Come!" At the command of the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, the personal maid immediately entered from outside. She respectfully saluted, "Your Majesty, please give your orders!"

"Issue a decree in my name, ordering Dragon Guard Commander Pang to immediately lead a troop to the Demon Sea Battlefield to investigate the cause of the Ninth Imperial Uncle’s death. Additionally, find out what Chu Feng’s abilities are and the current level of his cultivation."

The Dragon Guard is the personal guard of the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, akin to an imperial guard.

Each member is powerful and extremely loyal to the Panlong Heavenly Emperor.

The commander is the captain of the Dragon Guard, generally one commander and two deputy commanders are appointed.

Currently on the battlefield, it is impossible for the Panlong Heavenly Emperor to send out the chief commander.

Otherwise, his own safety would not be guaranteed.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Kun Heavenly Master stood up, bowed deeply, and lavishly praised the Panlong Heavenly Emperor. "The method to eliminate Chu Feng will be discussed together with Your Majesty after the investigation results are out!"

"Hmm! Recently, I’ve heard that the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country has reinforced with 200,000 troops to the Heavenly God Mountain Battlefield. It seems our plans might have been partially detected by the Vermilion Bird Emperor. Quickly, work with the generals to formulate a feasible strategy to defeat the enemy; make sure to weaken their morale significantly within seven days and secure the strategic points of Heavenly God Mountain."

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor is ambitious, and in order to unite the Divine Martial Continent, he boldly initiated this war.

It has a bit of a desperate gamble to it.

The Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom has committed almost all its military forces to the battlefield.

Divided into four battlefields, advancing simultaneously, to overwhelm the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country.

Additionally, the Xuanwu Heavenly Kingdom has been dragged into the conflict, also committing its entire military force and creating three battlefronts.

Overall, the situation is very unfavorable for the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country.

Two fists cannot match four hands, a truth since ancient times.

Moreover, the national strength of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom is inherently more formidable than that of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country.

...

At the same Heavenly God Mountain Battlefield, within Heavenly God City, the Vermilion Bird Emperor personally leads the army, determined to defend the nation.

Aiming to contest with the Azure Dragon Kingdom’s forces.

However, since the battle began, the situation on the Vermilion Bird Kingdom’s side has been unfavorable, with frequent reports of defeats.

The enemy is indeed too powerful.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor is also worried.

The only good news is that the Divine Baihu Kingdom has finally agreed to form an alliance with the Vermilion Bird Kingdom. Even if the Baihu Kingdom does not dispatch troops to assist, at least it will not become an adversary.

Essentially, this ensures the Vermilion Bird Kingdom’s rear remains stable and secure.

"Report, Your Majesty, the Demon Sea Pass battlefield brings another victory report! The Ninth Imperial Uncle of the Azure Dragon Kingdom was slain, and their army was significantly defeated!" A close minister to the Vermilion Bird Emperor ran over with joy written all over his face.

He reported this latest good news to the Vermilion Bird Emperor.

"Oh, the Demon Sea Battlefield has recently been delivering successive victories, first with the slaying of a Divine General and a Great Demon-level mount from the enemy country, and now even better, directly slaying the Ninth Imperial Uncle of the Azure Dragon Kingdom. This person was the Supreme Commander of the Demon Sea Battlefield. Divine General Ling Feng truly lives up to my expectations."

Upon hearing the victory report, the Vermilion Bird Emperor was greatly pleased.

He is young and successful, ascending the emperor’s throne around the same time as the Panlong Heavenly Emperor.

But he was responding to a national emergency after the previous Vermilion Bird Emperor encountered an accident and was unable to govern. In contrast, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor usurped the throne through regicide.

The two had enmities, and after ascending the throne, the hatred not only did not dissipate but each wanted to kill the other to vent their resentments.

The deepening of this hatred was also the fuse for this war.

The victory reported from the Demon Sea Battlefield was the happiest news the Vermilion Bird Emperor had heard recently.

"Draft a decree: Divine General Ling Feng has rendered extraordinary service with repeated victories. He shall be richly rewarded, promoted by one rank, conferred the title of Valiant General of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom, and awarded 10,000 Spirit Stones, fifty beauties, and ten bottles of Elixir!"

Rewarding generals with beauties for their meritorious service is a tradition of all countries since ancient times.

In his joy, the Vermilion Bird Emperor did not hesitate in his rewards.

"Your Majesty, there is another matter I must report!" The minister hesitated but had to muster his courage to interrupt the Vermilion Bird Emperor. He hadn’t expected the emperor to be so impatient.

Because before he finished reporting, the emperor had already asked the eunuch to draft a decree to richly reward Divine General Ling Feng.

"Speak!" The Vermilion Bird Emperor, in a good mood, remained gracious even when interrupted.

"The recent major victory at the Demon Sea Pass was not solely due to Divine General Ling Feng. There is another person whose achievements far exceed everyone else’s. The Snake Witch Divine General and the Ninth Imperial Uncle of the enemy were both slain by this person."

The close minister quickly recounted the situation.

"Oh, is there such a matter! Who is this person? I must reward him heavily!" The Vermilion Bird Emperor was extremely surprised.

Initially thinking it was Divine General Ling Feng who had accomplished these unprecedented feats.

Unexpectedly, there was someone else.

"This person is a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect named Chu Feng. It is said that he arrived at the Demon Sea Pass battlefield with four hundred masters from the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, just as the Azure Dragon Kingdom’s troops mounted a strong assault on the pass. Interestingly, although his cultivation level isn’t high, only having One-star Sword God Cultivation, he was underestimated by Divine General Ling Feng and Elder Feng Zhenqing of Liehuo Sect. When Ling Feng and others were being defeated, Chu Feng took action."

"With a strike, he instantly killed the enemy’s Snake Witch Divine General, then later slew the Cloud Stepping Flying Tiger of the God General Fei Hu. Only then did he turn the tide, achieving victory from near defeat."

The close minister relayed everything in one go.

If not for the identical reports from multiple intelligence officers at the Demon Sea Pass, the minister would never have believed that a disciple named Chu Feng could be so incredible.

Even the Vermilion Bird Emperor was startled.

Suddenly, something seemed to dawn on him, his eyes lit up.

"That person named Chu Feng, and being a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, could he be the prodigious young man the Princess mentioned last time? Yes, it must be him."

"It is a pity that such a fine general is unwilling to serve as an official in court." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The Vermilion Bird Emperor already knew who Chu Feng was.

"Draft a decree that besides richly rewarding Divine General Ling Feng, this disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect named Chu Feng should also be greatly rewarded."

As a Heavenly Emperor, his skill in employing talents was already superb.

Chu Feng accomplished unprecedented battle achievements, and with such talent, he must be won over with grand rewards, making every effort to retain Chu Feng.

At the very least, he should contribute to the Vermilion Bird Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing I need to inform you!" The minister continued.

"Is it possible for you to say everything all at once?" If not for his good mood, the Vermilion Bird Emperor would certainly have ordered this minister to be taken out and beaten twenty times before speaking further.

"Calm your anger, Your Majesty! Just recently, Divine General Ling Feng sent a message via the Spirit Rhinoceros Horn to the Imperial City. After the Ninth Imperial Uncle of the Azure Dragon Kingdom was killed, and the enemy was greatly defeated, Chu Feng suggested pursuing their victory to inflict a severe blow on the enemy. In contrast, Elder Feng Zhenqing and Divine General Ling Feng worried it was a trap and considered defending the pass to be safer. They are in a standoff, and both are asking for Your Majesty and the cabinet ministers to arbitrate.