King of Creation Chapter 1779 - 1764: The Perfect Plan

Word of the Demon Clan army's organized advance spread with astonishing speed, reaching all pertinent command centers in mere moments. Official correspondence between departments rained down like a blizzard. Inside half a day, the West Patrol Office, situated in Qingzhou State City, was inundated with nearly a hundred urgent inquiries and dispatches concerning the Demon Clan's structured aggression. Yet, despite this influx of urgent messages, Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol maintained an air of cheerful calm, his expression betraying no hint of haste. He leisurely sifted through the nearly hundred urgent documents, selecting over fifty to pass to Chii Jingshan, the Left Assistant of the West Patrol Office. "Forward these dispatches from the various government offices to the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy. Let them investigate firsthand," he instructed. "Furthermore, under the banner of our West Patrol, command Ye Zhen and the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy to locate the invading Demon Clan army within three days. Provide intelligence to the Border Army for their swift annihilation. Failure to comply will result in military law!" A cold smile played on Xio Qiangu's lips as he uttered these words. "Yes, sir, I will attend to it immediately!" Left Assistant Chii of the West Patrol responded, his face set in a grim determination. "Additionally, dispatch a notice to the Lingzhou State Governor Mansion. Due to the critical nature of this situation, our West Patrol Office will deploy fifty Heavenly Patrol Divine Hunters and three hundred Wind Scouts to aid the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy in their investigation of the Demon Clan army’s organized invasion," Xio Qiangu continued his orders. Chii Jingshan of the West Patrol showed a flicker of surprise at this directive. "Sir, do we truly need to commit so many personnel to this endeavor?" "It's a matter of optics!" Xio Qiangu retorted. "Do you grasp the significance of appearances?" "Between Qing State and Ling State, no direct Ancient Teleportation Formation exists. Our deployed forces will require a minimum of three days for transit, involving several detours. Within those three days, regardless of whether the invading Demon Clan army is discovered, Ye Zhen's culpability will be established! Moreover, it will be a crime punishable by imprisonment!" Xio Qiangu sneered. "Brilliant strategy, sir. I shall see to it at once." Chii Jingshan quickly made his exit. As Chii Jingshan departed, Xio Qiangu adopted a thoughtful mien. Chii Jingshan might possess certain deficiencies in capability, but his obedience and loyalty were unquestionable. Otherwise, with his limited skills, how could he have retained the position of Left Assistant of the West Patrol for so long? Once Chii Jingshan was gone, Xio Qiangu meticulously erected several layers of defensive arrays within his chamber before cautiously retrieving the mother conch from the Mother-child Magic Conch. Given their background in intelligence gathering, the West Patrol inherently understood the immense value of the Mother-child Magic Conch. This artifact facilitated communication across vast distances within a single Realm without any limitations. For years, successive generations of the West Patrol, notably the Xio Family, had spared no expense in their pursuit of these Mother-child Magic Conches. Through the dedicated efforts of several generations, the Xio Family had successfully amassed multiple sets of Mother-child Magic Conches, reserving them for deployment during pivotal moments. This particular operation was of extreme importance, and Wei Gang, Xio Qiangu's trusted confidant, always kept a Mother-child Magic Conch on his person, enabling him to contact Xio Qiangu at any given moment. As the Mother-child Magic Conch pulsed with a faint Spirit Light, Wei Gang's voice emanated from within. "Sir, all is proceeding as planned. Do you have any further instructions?" "Where are you currently situated? Has your location been compromised? Are those individuals cooperating as expected?" Xio Qiangu inquired. "Sir, we are presently concealed underground, maintaining our secure position since before dawn. No one has detected our whereabouts. Those Demon Clan individuals are not entirely compliant, but the situation has been managed," Wei Gang reported. "Excellent. Tonight, proceed with the plan as devised. Pay particular attention to the final phase; it must be executed with the utmost caution. No errors are permissible!" Xio Qiangu commanded. "Rest assured, sir, I understand perfectly," Wei Gang affirmed. Following this exchange, Xio Qiangu deactivated the Mother-child Magic Conch, his eyes gleaming with sinister intent. He mused, "Let's see how Ye Zhen extricates himself from this predicament this time! Even if that Old Emperor wishes to shield him, he will lack the power to do so!" Meanwhile, the relentless deluge of incoming documents plunged the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy Office in North Sea County into utter chaos. Every minute, a new document arrived, either a reprimand or an urgent summons, leaving Master Gu Tieqi and Liuu Feng completely overwhelmed. Heavenly Patrol Divine General Fengg Jiumo paced anxiously. "Have we made any progress in contacting sir?" Gu Tieqi, visibly sweating, confessed he had never anticipated such a dire situation could arise.

"We are very close. While we haven't been able to reach the sir directly, we are in contact with Princess Changle, and once we connect with Her Highness, we can relay messages to the sir."

"Hurry!"

"This situation is dire; failure to resolve it will mean severe military penalties. Execution would be the least of our worries, as our families would be implicated," Fengg Jiumo expressed with urgency.

Suddenly, Liuu Feng, who had been quiet, interjected with a firm tone, "Do not panic. In critical moments, steadfastness is paramount!"

"Regardless of whether we can contact the sir, we must mobilize our forces immediately. Gather and meticulously analyze all available intelligence to pinpoint the invading Demon Clan army's movements."

With Liuu Feng's resolute words, the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy Office regained a sense of purpose, all eyes now fixed on him.

"The Demon Clan army's last recorded atrocities occurred here." Liuu Feng traced a broad area on the Military Spiritual Map. "Under normal conditions, an army's movement over a single night wouldn't exceed fifty thousand miles."

"However, observe the time between the first massacre in Pingshan Town and the second in Xihua Town – approximately half a quarter-hour. Yet, the direct distance is a staggering two hundred thousand miles."

"What does this suggest?"

"It indicates the invading Demon Clan army possesses an unbelievable marching speed of two hundred thousand miles in half a quarter-hour. Since these incidents, four such periods have elapsed.

Based on this pace, the invading demonic forces could have traveled over eighty thousand miles.

Therefore, our search radius must encompass an eighty-thousand-mile area around Waimu Town, the latest site of the demon clan's rampage," Liuu Feng instructed.

"Eighty thousand miles is an immense territory; our Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy is short on personnel," Fengg Jiumo countered, his brow furrowed.

"Regarding manpower, I have a solution," the composed Gu Tieqi offered.

"Firstly, North Sea County currently fields a million soldiers. From this vast force, we will assemble an elite contingent of three thousand, comprised solely of Divine Communication Realm captains and generals. They will be dispatched to scour the area at maximum velocity.

Concurrently, we will mobilize an army of thirty thousand, conveyed via spirit boats, to conduct a thorough, systematic search."

"Furthermore, we can request assistance from the three hundred sacrificial guards left by the adult in North Sea County. These guardians include two Realm King Realm experts, with the remainder being exceptionally potent Dark Palace Realm martial artists," Gu Tieqi elaborated.

"Mobilizing three hundred sacrificial guards? Without direct orders from the adult, that might prove problematic, wouldn't it?" Spirit Scout Niu Er inquired, sounding uncertain.

"Rest assured, before his departure, the adult specifically instructed the guards that in situations of extreme urgency, they must cooperate with us unconditionally," Gu Tieqi affirmed.

Hearing this, Fengg Jiumo nodded in agreement. "If that's the case, our manpower should be adequate. Our Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy personnel are already converging on that region."

"If all proceeds as planned, we will intercept the demon clan's escape route," County Captain Tang Biao stated with determination.

LiUU Feng, however, remained deeply contemplative, his expression troubled. "Not necessarily."

"Why do you say that?"

As County Captain Tang Biao voiced his confusion, Deputy Envoy of the Second Route Wind Patrol, Liuu Feng, turned his sharp gaze to Commander Niu Er. "Commander Niu, I require an immediate explanation as to why none of our embedded agents within the three towns have transmitted any communications."

Niu Er stiffened, responding, "I am already investigating! According to our secret agent protocols, in the event of a major incident, agents are forbidden from engaging directly; their priority is to send intelligence first.

However, their contacts have not received a single talisman communication, which is highly unusual."

"I suspect this silence is directly linked to the Demon Clan army's sophisticated invasion strategy," Liuu Feng reiterated with emphasis.

Simultaneously, Liuu Feng and Gu Tieqi issued their commands, initiating swift operational measures across North Sea County. Gu Tieqi personally led a contingent toward the affected zones.

Squadrons of soldiers boarded spirit boats, ascending rapidly into the heavens, streaking towards the locations of the incidents.

Within the Ancestor God Temple, Princess Changle's brow was deeply furrowed as she examined the jade scroll dispatched by Gu Tieqi.

Ye Zhen was at a critical juncture in his cultivation breakthrough, and even she, unable to reach him, felt a surge of anxiety.

Her sole hope now rested on Ye Zhen completing his breakthrough in the shortest possible time.

Reports from North Sea County confirmed the immense gravity of this unfolding situation.

Concurrently, the incensed Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu, unable to establish contact with Ye Zhen, dispatched a specialized unit of Heavenly Patrol Divine Hunters, led by the Void Hunting King, towards Lingzhou.

The Void Hunting King, under the directives of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy, was tasked with a critical mission: to swiftly locate and eradicate the invading demon clan army alongside Ye Zhen's team. Failure in this endeavor meant severe repercussions, with the entire Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy office facing detention and accountability.

As night descended and all forces mobilized, a small town in eastern Lingzhou, known as Warm Spring Town, began its descent into slumber. However, this tranquility was shattered by the insidious infiltration of ten shadowy figures, closely followed by the overwhelming surge of the demon clan army.

The night was suddenly filled with a symphony of screams, cries, and sinister laughter, weaving a tragic tapestry upon the earth.

Within a mere quarter of an hour, Warm Spring Town was transformed into a living hell.

With chilling precision, the demon clan soldiers, acting under the command of the Double-headed Demon General, rounded up numerous women and herded them onto a spirit boat. The General was acutely aware that operating in such a manner on Great Zhou lands, without the clandestine protection of the black-clad figures and the stealth capabilities of spirit boats to mask their movements, would surely lead to their swift demise.

As the demon clan soldiers began boarding the spirit boat, Weis Gang, the leader of the black-clad operatives, watched with a flicker of icy resolve in his eyes.

Not long after, with all demon clan soldiers secured aboard, the spirit boat's protective barrier shimmered into existence. Suddenly, the martial artist at the helm exhibited blood-red eyes – a horrifying transformation.

A Death Soldier!

A grim smile spread across his face as he initiated the Fiery Explosion Formation, meticulously engraved and enhanced within the spirit stone chamber a long time ago.

It was revealed that the spirit stones within the chamber had been surreptitiously replaced with fire-attribute spirit stones, brimming with volatile, explosive energy.

In an instant, the spirit stone chamber detonated in a furious inferno.

"What are you doing? You insidious human clan..."

The Double-headed Demon General roared in rage, but his fury was quickly drowned out by the deafening roar of tens of thousands of high-grade fire-attribute spirit stones detonating.

Soon after, the Double-headed Demon General, his flesh and divine soul alike, was reduced to dust by the horrific shockwave emanating from the exploding spirit stones.

The spirit boat, which had moments before carried over a thousand demon soldiers, vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a searing fireball and an unsettling scent of burnt residue hanging in the void.

Observing the devastating spectacle, Weis Gang slowly lowered his black face covering and offered a soft, appraising applause.

"Evidence destroyed, the invading demon clan army has vanished completely from this world. Perfect!"

"This time, Ye Zhen, even with extraordinary abilities, you will find no trace of the invading demon clan army!"

"A flawless stratagem..."