159: Chapter 159 The Gray Devourer Clan's Strange Movements, Full-Scale Preparations for War

Inside the Alliance Grand Hall of Black Stone City, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating.

Ling Shuang stood before the massive star chart, which was marked with the latest intelligence transmitted from the edge of the Eternal Forbidden Zone.

Six massive blood-red light spots were slowly moving toward the direction of the Star Sea Alliance.

Every single light spot represented a Grey Devourer Progenitor.

The strength of each Grey Devourer Progenitor was no less than the previously slain Grey Devourer Sovereign.

The Disciples of the Investigation Department worked without rest day and night, taking turns to monitor the movements of those light spots.

Every three hours, a new piece of intelligence was transmitted back to Black Stone City.

Song Xinghe held a thick stack of intelligence and walked briskly into the grand hall.

"Alliance Leader, the latest monitoring results."

Ling Shuang took the intelligence and quickly scanned it.

Her brow furrowed tighter and tighter.

The movement speed of the six Grey Devourer Progenitors was twice as fast as before.

At this speed, at most half a year, they would reach the edge of the Star Sea Alliance.

Half a year.

Only half a year.

Ling Shuang took a deep breath and handed the intelligence to Zhou Zhiting by her side.

After reading it, Zhou Zhiting's expression also turned solemn.

"Half a year... is it enough?"

Ling Shuang did not answer, instead looking outside the grand hall.

There, Bai Yunzhou was walking over slowly.

"Progenitor."

The two of them bowed simultaneously.

Bai Yunzhou nodded and walked up to the star chart.

He looked at those six blood-red light spots, his eyes as calm as an ancient well.

"Half a year is enough."

"As long as we use the right method, we can stop them."

Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting exchanged glances, both seeing expectation in each other's eyes.

Bai Yunzhou turned around and looked at the two.

"Pass down my order: starting today, the Star Sea Alliance will enter the highest state of battle readiness."

"All domain settlements, regardless of size, must complete defense reinforcement within a month."

"The entire Realm Guardian Army will assemble, split into six routes, and garrison the six major defense lines respectively."

"The Artifact Hall, Pill Hall, and Investigation Department shall operate at full capacity to prepare everything needed for the decisive battle."

Ling Shuang nodded solemnly and immediately began deployment.

One order after another was transmitted from the Alliance Grand Hall out to the various domains of the Star Sea.

The warning bell of Black Stone City rang out once more, this time more urgent than any previous time.

The common folk walked out of their homes, watching the communication talismans continuously streaking across the sky, and understood in their hearts.

Another major event was about to occur.

The assembly order of the Realm Guardian Army spread across all domains.

Those soldiers who had just returned from the Eastern Front battlefield had not yet had time to rest properly before receiving the order to set out once again.

No one complained, and no one shrank back.

They silently wiped their weapons, checked their equipment, and waited for the moment of departure.

Because they knew that this time would be more perilous than any previous time.

The furnace fires of the Artifact Hall burned day and night, and the clanging sounds of forging spread throughout the entire Black Stone City.

The head of the Artifact Hall personally presided over the scene, directing thousands of Disciples to rush production of Guardian Spirit Treasures.

Star vein spirit ores were continuously transported from various domains, being forged into sharp Guardian swords and sturdy shields one after another.

The Pill Hall was similarly busy, the firelight of the Pill Furnaces dyeing the night sky crimson.

The head of the Pill Hall led the Disciples in refining Medicinal Pills day and night; healing Medicinal Pills, spirit-gathering beads, and anti-toxin pills piled up like mountains.

As soon as a batch was refined, it was immediately transported to the defense lines of various domains and stockpiled.

The Disciples of the Investigation Department had it even harder.

They had to go deep into the Star Sea to monitor the movements of the six Grey Devourer Progenitors.

Every approach was a narrow brush with death.

But they did not retreat, because their intelligence concerned the survival of the entire Star Sea.

Song Xinghe personally led a team, riding the fastest star skiff, shuttling through the Star Sea.

He wanted to see those Grey Devourer Progenitors with his own eyes and personally evaluate their strength.

This trip lasted a full month.

A month later, he returned to Black Stone City covered in exhaustion.

But in his eyes flashed a gleam of excitement.

"Alliance Leader, Progenitor, I saw them!"

"The six Grey Devourer Progenitors are each incomparably powerful, but among them, there is a weakness!"

Ling Shuang quickly asked: "What weakness?"

Song Xinghe unfolded a sketch showing the distribution of the six auras he had observed.

"Although they move together, they maintain a certain distance from one another."

"This distance is our opportunity."

"We can divide our forces into six routes, simultaneously pinning them down so they cannot support each other."

"Then concentrate our superior forces to defeat them one by one!"

Bai Yunzhou looked at the sketch, approval flashing in his eyes.

"Xinghe, you did very well."

"This intelligence is of utmost importance."

He turned around and looked at Ling Shuang.

"Immediately summon the representatives of all domains to hold an alliance assembly."

"We must formulate a detailed combat plan."

An hour later, the Alliance Grand Hall was packed to capacity.

Representatives from various domains gathered together, everyone's gaze focused on Bai Yunzhou.

Bai Yunzhou stood at the primary seat, his voice steady and resolute.

"Everyone, the six Grey Devourer Progenitors are approaching."

"Each of them possesses heaven-destroying and earth-shattering power."

"But we will not retreat, nor will we fear."

"Because we have the Law of Creation, the Realm Guardian Army, and the support of all domains."

"As long as we are united as one heart, we will surely be able to stop them."

With a wave of his hand, the positions of the six defense lines emerged on the star chart.

"I am dividing the alliance's forces into six routes to garrison the six defense lines respectively."

"Each route will be commanded by a major general, equipped with the most elite soldiers and the most advanced Spirit Treasures."

"The first route will be personally commanded by me, garrisoning the direction of the Eternal Forbidden Zone."

"The second route will be commanded by Ling Shuang, garrisoning the Eastern Front."

"The third route will be commanded by Zhou Zhiting, garrisoning the western front."

"The fourth route will be commanded by Song Xinghe, garrisoning the southern front."

"The fifth route will be commanded by Cangwu Qingfeng, garrisoning the northern front."

"The sixth route will be commanded by Zixia Ling, garrisoning the central front."

"The six routes will support each other like the horns of an ox; once any route is in danger, the other five routes must immediately rush to reinforce it."

Representatives from various domains nodded one after another; this deployment was indeed comprehensive.

Ling Shuang stood up and asked: "Progenitor, we already know the weakness of the Grey Devourer Progenitors."

"However, how to specifically fight them still requires a detailed plan."

Bai Yunzhou nodded and continued speaking.

"The Grey Devourer Progenitors take the Law of Devouring as their Foundation, and our Law of Creation happens to keep them in check."

"However, only I can wield the Law of Creation, so during the decisive battle, I must personally deal with the strongest one."

"The remaining five will require you to risk your lives to stall them."

"Once I resolve the strongest one, I will immediately rush over to support you."

Zhou Zhiting tightly grasped the battle blood spear.

"Rest assured, Progenitor, even if we risk our lives, we will stall them."

Bai Yunzhou looked at her, his eyes filled with gratification.

"It is not about risking your lives blindly, but using wisdom."

"Remember, your task is to delay, not to slay."

"Utilize the terrain, utilize Formations, utilize every means available."

"Wait for my return."

Deployment completed, the representatives of various domains returned one after another to begin implementing the battle preparation tasks.

Inside Black Stone City, the atmosphere of battle preparation was unprecedentedly tense.

The training of the Realm Guardian Army continued day and night, and the strength of the soldiers rapidly increased.

The Spirit Treasures of the Artifact Hall were continuously transported to the front lines, and the Medicinal Pills of the Pill Hall piled up like mountains.

The Disciples of the Investigation Department still shuttled through the Star Sea, monitoring the movements of the Grey Devourer Progenitors.

Each passing day brought those blood-red light spots a fraction closer.

Each passing day brought the moment of the decisive battle a step closer.

On this day, Bai Yunzhou ascended the Star-Gazing Platform of Black Stone City alone.

He gazed in the direction of the Eternal Forbidden Zone, where six ancient auras were growing clearer and clearer.

Ling Shuang came behind him.

"Progenitor, what are you thinking about?"

Bai Yunzhou did not turn back.

"I am thinking about what the Star Sea will become after this battle."

"Will there be more sacrifices, more tears."

Ling Shuang fell silent for a moment and slowly said.

"No matter what it becomes, we will hold our ground and protect it."

"Because we are Guardians."

Bai Yunzhou smiled.

"Well said."

"No matter what it becomes, we will hold our ground."

He turned around and looked at Ling Shuang.

"Go, make the final preparations."

"The day of the decisive battle is almost here."