Liu Xuanming led Qin An and others forward, finally arriving in front of the largest building in this gigantic town.

Liu Xuanming knew that it was Qin An and Chen Yueru’s first time in the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat, so he took the lead in introducing the place to them.

"This is where the Clan Leader of the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat resides. I’ve been here before for tasks, so I’m quite familiar with it. Please follow me inside."

Upon entering the massive building, they were met with extremely luxurious interior decor.

The people here have lived for years, having perfected it over time, leaving no flaws.

Except for some places that appear slightly old, it can be considered a remarkably splendid building.

Numerous guards were standing watch, and upon seeing Qin An and the others with the Forbidden Land Envoy badges at their waists, they did not obstruct their path, their gazes fixed forward as if seeing nothing.

Pacing through a long corridor, they arrived inside the building.

The interior was a huge main hall, with two rows of chairs arranged in order.

At the forefront of the two rows of chairs was a tall throne.

At this moment, a middle-aged woman dressed in red was seated on the throne.

The middle-aged woman’s expression was somber, her eyebrows furrowed, speaking gravely to another middle-aged man.

That middle-aged man was bent over, head bowed, showing great respect for the woman.

Seeming to sense someone entering, the middle-aged woman turned her head and upon seeing Liu Xuanming and others, looked slightly astonished.

Soon thereafter, her face lit up with joy.

She immediately dismissed the middle-aged man, then stood up and cupped her fists, saying, "Greetings to the honored members of the Evil Extermination Bureau."

Liu Xuanming also cupped his hands, saying, "Clan Leader Ye, it’s been a while, and you have not lost your charm."

The woman known as Clan Leader Ye listened, smiled wryly and shook her head.

"Lord Liu, you remain as courteous as ever. Please sit down first, and let me tell you about the current difficulties in the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat."

Without further ado, they sat on either side of Clan Leader Ye.

Before Liu Xuanming could speak, Clan Leader Ye took the lead.

"Please drink some tea, and I’ll explain slowly."

The clear tea placed on the table still carried a scorching warmth, with a few red leaves floating inside.

It must be a specialty of the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat.

Qin An raised his hand to take a sip, then heard Clan Leader Ye continue.

"Originally, the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat was no different from the past. Not long ago, the other side used some deceptive tactics, causing us to lose some manpower."

"However, after the honored members of the Evil Extermination Bureau came to assist, we stabilized the situation, and the two sides became distinct once again."

"But unexpectedly, a crisis has recently enveloped the entire Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat."

"Moreover, the crisis does not come from those Demon Pseudo-God forces."

At this point, Clan Leader Ye paused slightly, then continued.

"As the Evil Extermination Bureau knows, the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat not only comprises our two forces but also many indigenous people of the Forbidden Land, and it is these indigenous people that are the crux of this crisis."

"They conducted a ritual to summon another great sun, as if intending to devour the original sun. According to our observations, if the original sun is consumed, the immense sun would envelop the entire Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat."

"Not only us, even those Demon Pseudo-Gods would be instantly scorched to ashes, leaving only the indigenous people of the Forbidden Land who can continue to survive."

Speaking here, Clan Leader Ye seemed quite helpless and continued.

"We had thought of waging war against those indigenous people, but they understand the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat better than we do, leading to several conflicts resulting in a stalemate."

"We are unable to advance further, nor can they counterattack. However, because of this stalemate, they have ample time to continue their ritual." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Now, the other sun has grown increasingly larger. In a short time, it may be enough to consume the original sun, reaching a deeper level of intensity, turning the entire Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat into a living hell."

"By then, not only our place, but also no grass would grow except for those indigenous people."

Having spoken so much in one breath, after finishing, Clan Leader Ye paused briefly, waiting for Liu Xuanming’s response.

Hearing this, Liu Xuanming furrowed his brows tightly, after a moment, he looked up and asked, "If it is truly as Clan Leader Ye has said, is there a means to resolve it?"

"Rest assured, Clan Leader Ye. Since the six of us are already here, our aim is to assist you in solving this crisis. Whatever instructions you have, speak freely; if it can be done, we shall not hesitate to scale mountains of swords or plunge into seas of fire."

After all, the human forces here have lived in the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat for a long time, therefore they understand the local situation better than Liu Xuanming and the others.

The stabilization task of the Forbidden Land Envoys is also in cooperation with these human forces.

Liu Xuanming’s statement is not out of place.

"Now, we must immediately declare war, but relying solely on human or Demon Pseudo-God forces, either side would only lead to a draw in the conflict, so we’ve devised a strategy."

"That is to ally with the Demon Pseudo-Gods to jointly resist the indigenous people, then disrupt their ritual, making the sun in the sky naturally disappear."

As soon as the words fell, before Liu Xuanming could say anything, Wu Deshu stepped forward first.

"That’s impossible, those Demon Pseudo-Gods are treacherous by nature. How can we collaborate with them? If they stab us in the back, it would lead to irreparable regret."

Guan Dahai nodded slightly in agreement with Wu Deshu’s opinion.

Liu Xu pondered and suddenly said, "This seems to be a last resort, right?"

Chen Yueru responded, "If there was another way, Clan Leader Ye probably wouldn’t resort to such a risky action."

Clan Leader Ye sighed, saying, "At present, there truly is no other way. If there were, I would definitely not pursue such a transgressive action."

With those words, Wu Deshu fell silent.

Guan Dahai furrowed his brow, seemingly in deep thought.

Qin An remained silent, continuously sipping the tea steeped with fiery red leaves.

These matters did not concern him; he simply wanted to understand how to proceed with the upcoming tasks.

As for what Wu Deshu and Guan Dahai said earlier, in Qin An’s view, even a temporary alliance with the Demon Pseudo-Gods wouldn’t be problematic.

After all, given the current situation, stabilizing control is of utmost importance.

Back when he was a Mountain Patrol General in Xunyang Prefecture, aiding one Demon Pseudo-God against another was also acceptable as long as the task was completed.

Hence, Qin An didn’t find anything objectionable.

Liu Xuanming nodded and said, "Honored officials, I understand your concerns, but the task is paramount. Our mission is to maintain stability here first, and then explore other solutions afterward."

With the words put out clearly, Wu Deshu and Guan Dahai exchanged a glance but remained silent.

Liu Xuanming continued, "Clan Leader Ye, please enlighten us, when should we take action?"

The Evil Extermination Bureau is a blade for slaying demons and evil, naturally welcoming straightforward resolutions via combat.

Clan Leader Ye took a deep breath: "In three days, forces from both sides will gather, and we will launch an attack on the indigenous people and destroy their ritual, restoring the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat to its former balance."

Three days isn’t a long time.

Liu Xuanming nodded: "Very well, we will reside in this city temporarily and, when the time comes, proceed together to unite with those Demon Pseudo-Gods."

Clan Leader Ye was about to speak.

Just then, a human cultivator hurriedly came in and announced loudly.

"Report to the Clan Leader, the indigenous people have initiated an attack first, wielding the sun in the sky to launch an offensive against those Demon Pseudo-Gods, leading to immediate deaths and injuries of over half of them..."