623: Lure the tiger away from the mountain

In Central Plains, dark clouds hung low in the sky, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.

Beneath the rolling black clouds, Professionals flew in formation like migratory birds.

These individuals were all powerful experts of the Monarch Tier and above, converging from all directions, rushing to the battlefield.

Among them were the Knights Templar from the West, Witchcraft Poison Masters from Lizhou, and Ice Dragon Knights from the Snowy Territory.

Even the Free Federation autonomous region, separated by a vast ocean, dispatched all its Monarch Tier mechanists, driving swarms of mechanical constructs to join.

The crisis of world destruction was at hand.

All forces that acknowledged the Shenzhou Empire sent their top combat forces to the battlefield.

“You think… are we going to our deaths this time?”

In the flying formation, a Professional whispered.

His companion beside him glared fiercely and said, “Are you not afraid of being overheard by the Imperial Guards, saying such morale-damaging words at a time like this? If you’re scared, then go back!”

The Professional gave a wry smile, “How can I not be scared! The miscellaneous soldiers in the Secret Realm are all Monarch Tier, and the elite demonic beasts are Transcendent Tier. When have we ever seen such a sight?”

His companion was silent for a moment, then said, “We must believe in the Divine Emperor, believe in the Empire. He had us enter first-level combat readiness so early; he must have prepared in advance.”

“Let’s hope so…”

The Professional nodded, complaining, “Mainly, I’m very uneasy because I can’t see the Divine Emperor…”

Just then, a voice sounded beside him.

“What are you panicking about? I have always been here.”

“Divine Emperor!!!”

Upon hearing Qin Yang’s voice, the Professional nearly forgot how to fly, almost free-falling.

The most terrifying thing in the world was to be overheard by the Imperial Guards while complaining about the Divine Emperor.

And if there was anything more terrifying than that, it would be being overheard by the Divine Emperor himself… The Professional was in mid-flight, unsure whether to kneel or not, and stammered in his anxiety.

“Divine Emperor… may you live ten thousand years… I… I… deserve to die…”

However, the Divine Emperor did not get angry; he merely said calmly:

“I pardon you.”

Hearing that the Divine Emperor was not angry, the Professional dared to look in the direction of the voice.

He saw an ancient bronze kunlun mirror floating beside him, seemingly flying along with him.

The Divine Emperor, Qin Yang, was looking directly at him from within the kunlun mirror.

He heard him say, “This War needs you, it needs everyone. I will fight alongside you.”

Upon hearing this, the Professional was slightly stunned, and the fear in his eyes gradually receded.

After a moment of silence, he said solemnly, “With the Divine Emperor behind us, I will not fear any enemy!”

“Loyalty to the Divine Emperor!”

“Loyalty to the Empire!”

In the Human Emperor Domain,

Qin Yang listened to the loyal slogans coming from the kunlun mirror, nodded slightly, and cut the connection.

Immediately, he sighed and said, “The pressure is a bit much… I didn’t expect Lion Camel Ridge to erupt so quickly. Is this related to my achievement of the Dao Body?”

Qin Yang rubbed his temples, feeling his scalp tingle.

Honestly, this situation was making him quite uncomfortable.

He had originally thought the eruption of Lion Camel Ridge would take at least one to two months.

Yet, it erupted less than half a month after he left.

It was impossible for Humans not to be scared when facing Transcendent Tier demonic beasts.

Qin Yang casually used the kunlun mirror and saw a “demoralizer.”

Of course, this was only human Nature; who wouldn’t get weak in the knees upon seeing a Transcendent Tier?

Moreover, that was just an elite demonic beast; the subsequent boss leaders had not yet been revealed.

“There must be quite a few people like that Professional just now.”

“If I don’t personally lead the expedition, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stabilize morale.”

“But what about my grandfather? What about the Haotian Pagoda?”

Just as Qin Yang was having a headache, a figure floated over. It was Yang Jian, who was temporarily residing in the Human Emperor Domain.

“Is it about to start?”

Yang Jian twisted his wrists and asked Qin Yang.

Qin Yang nodded and asked him in return, “Do you think I should return to the Human World with you, or continue forward?”

“Naturally, continue forward.”

Yang Jian answered almost instantly, then explained, “You have already achieved the Dao Body. The demons of Lion Camel Ridge are definitely not your opponents, yet it still erupted. Don’t you think there’s something wrong here?”

Qin Yang frowned and asked, “Are you trying to say this is a diversion?”

Yang Jian nodded, “It should be. They are going to make a move on the Haotian Pagoda.”

Qin Yang nodded silently.

Yang Jian’s words made a lot of sense.

After achieving the Imperial Authority Dao Body, the comparison of his strength with the Golden-Winged Great Peng changed from a three-seven split to a nine-one split.

He would definitely solo kill him within nine minutes.

With such a disparity in strength, the opponent still activated Lion Camel Ridge, which was clearly a deliberate sacrifice.

Their purpose, as Yang Jian said, should be to tie him down in the Human World and make a move on the Haotian Pagoda.

“In that case, I cannot fall for their trick.”

Qin Yang took a deep breath and said, “But if I’m not there, I’m afraid morale will be unstable.”

What Qin Yang was most worried about now was not Lion Camel Ridge, but whether the people of Shenzhou could remain steady.

At this time, most people still did not know that a terrifying Secret Realm had opened in Central Plains of Shenzhou.

The common people were simply following the first-level combat readiness order, waiting at home, ready to enter shelters at any time.

Professionals below the Monarch Tier were responsible for maintaining order, working 24-hour shifts.

In this tense atmosphere, even elementary school students knew that a storm was coming, but they just didn't know when the “storm” would descend.

During this period, everyone was in a state of panic, their minds tightly strung.

This tense emotion might completely collapse once the War began.

At that time, the entire world would fall into chaos.

It would not be a matter of a day or two to restore order.

And this would inevitably affect the conceptual principles of Imperial Authority, possibly leading to unpredictable consequences.

Unless he could guard the Human World.

In that case, Humans would still have a backbone.

But… this would play right into the Heavenly Court’s hands.

It could be said that their “crotch-grabbing” move was indeed precise and ruthless.

Qin Yang could have the Imperial Guards impersonate him and sit in the central army.

But the Imperial Guards’ strength was still a bit lacking; once exposed or defeated, it could have the opposite effect.

Just as Qin Yang was in a dilemma, Yang Jian suddenly said, “You, do you not believe in the Human Race?”

Hearing this, Qin Yang was stunned and looked up at Yang Jian.

Yang Jian curved his lips into a smile and said, “The Human Emperor bears the Luck of the Human Race. When the Human Race is strong, the Human Emperor is strong. But without experiencing tribulations, how can the Human Race grow?”

Qin Yang suddenly understood.

He always wanted to provide a safety net for Humans, which was tantamount to treating them like infants.

This approach could protect Humans in the short term.

But over time, they would completely lose their initiative and become entirely dependent on him.

And once Humans stopped advancing, the Human Emperor’s Luck would also stagnate.

At that time, he, the Human Emperor, might even have his cultivation locked by his own subjects.

Thinking of this, Qin Yang smiled at Yang Jian and said, “Thank you, Brother Yang, for your guidance. I understand.”

Yang Jian nodded and said, “Go. With me, Brother Yang, your home won’t collapse.”