The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2619 - 2594: Bai Xiaoxiao’s Strategy

Upon hearing Lan Ling’s words, Bai Xiaoxiao plunged into a prolonged silence, furtively casting evasive glances at Lin Bai.

Gu Daozhi declared, "Emperor Xiao, since you now know the truth, what’s your plan to deal with this?"

Right then, Bai Xiaoxiao steadied himself, fixed his gaze on the Nine Elders, inhaled deeply, and with resolute eyes, spoke calmly, "My plan is straightforward!"

"The Demon Sect and its Master are clearly aiming at the Ten Great Dynasties and the Nine Great Domains!"

"From the Ten Great Dynasties, Longteng Dynasty, Dayan Dynasty, Xuan Ying Dynasty, Flaming Dragon Dynasty, Li Dynasty, Qingyu Dynasty, Divine Sky Dynasty, Dynasty of Beasts, and True Martial Dynasty have all fallen one after another!"

"Only the Great Witch Dynasty stands left."

"In the Nine Great Domains, East Mountain Area, Blade Area, Pill Cauldron Region, Divine Dragon Domain, Phoenix Song Area, and Tianbei Region have been utterly destroyed!"

"Currently, just Sword Domain, Soul-breaking Area, and Jianghai Region remain!"

"Given that the Demon Sect targets the Ten Great Dynasties and Nine Great Domains, we must stop fighting divided any longer."

Bai Xiaoxiao addressed the Nine Elders.

Gu Daozhi’s eyes narrowed faintly, his voice icy as he asked, "And what exactly do you propose..."

Bai Xiaoxiao replied, "I propose that Sword Domain Warriors and Soul-breaking Area Martial Artists forsake their territories; every warrior should converge in Jianghai Region to confront the Demon Sect united!"

"Unite the powers inside Jianghai Region for a final showdown against the Demon Sect!"

"Jianghai Region, as one of the Nine Great Domains, houses the ancestral grounds of the Great Witch Dynasty, making it the ideal spot for the ultimate battlefield!"

Bai Xiaoxiao explained.

Gu Daozhi stated gravely, "Convincing Sword Domain Warriors and Soul-breaking Area Martial Artists to abandon their lands for Jianghai Region and clash decisively with the Demon Sect won’t be simple!"

At once, Jian Kong, a Sword Domain Warrior, spoke chillingly, "That’s out of the question! Sword Domain is my birthplace and home; even in death, I’ll fall fighting here in Sword Domain!"

"I refuse to abandon Sword Domain; it’s my homeland!"

Jian Kong affirmed with fierce resolve.

Gu Daozhi eyed Jian Kong without a word.

All present knew that, short of dire necessity, none would willingly forsake their homes.

Bai Xiaoxiao regarded Jian Kong and warned, "If Sword Domain Warriors won’t join forces, then the fate that befell the prior seven domains awaits Sword Domain."

Jian Kong retorted coldly, "Sword Domain boasts countless powerhouses; should the Demon Sect invade, they’ll retreat empty-handed, defeated!"

Bai Xiaoxiao scoffed, "Those domains and dynasties annihilated earlier each believed their might invincible against the Demon Sect, yet in the end? The Demon Sect eradicated them all!"

"Furthermore, Sword Domain may have abundant powerhouses, but if they don the black robes and turn foe, what then?"

"How would you handle that?"

"As leaders of the East Continent Academy, you must recognize that the destroyers of these domains weren’t true Demon Sect Martial Artists, but imposters clad in black robes mimicking them!"

"When vast rewards tempt, anyone might don black robes to become a slayer, be they mighty experts or erudite scholars!"

"If the lure is strong enough, even Buddha would wield the blade of slaughter!"

"For the Nine Elders of Order Divine Court, only one path remains."

"Direct the surviving Sword Domain and Soul-breaking Area Warriors to Jianghai Region for a united stand against the Demon Sect."

"Simultaneously, summon all East Continent Warriors; any willing to join should head to Jianghai Region to battle the Demon Sect side by side!"

"This shall be the East Continent’s last stand!"

"This clash will shape the East Continent’s order for the next century, millennium, even ten millennia!"

Bai Xiaoxiao proclaimed steadily.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s words left everyone in heavy silence.

In that instant, all grasped that this battle would redefine the East Continent’s structure.

With nearly all Ten Great Dynasties and Nine Great Domains now in ruins, the East Continent’s future promised an era of contending heroes!

Gu Daozhi struggled to make an instant choice and turned to the other eight elders, inquiring, "Fellow Elders, what are your thoughts?"

Lan Ling spoke up first, "This issue affects the stability of East Continent. Should it end up with the Demon Sect, the damage to East Continent would be boundless. I support Emperor Xiao’s view: have Sword Domain Warriors and Soul-breaking Area Warriors forsake their territories and gather in Jianghai Region for a final showdown against the Demon Sect!"

"We must not postpone further, or else if Sword Domain or Soul-breaking Area gets annihilated, our strength will diminish greatly."

Lan Ling stated calmly.

Gu Daozhi gave a slight nod and glanced at the remaining elders.

Then, one more elder voiced, "I oppose this view. Everyone knows the Ten Great Dynasties and Nine Great Domains fell because their warriors willingly donned black robes, sided with the Demon Sect, and wreaked havoc!"

"Can anyone assure that no such traitors exist in Sword Domain or Soul-breaking Area? Should they all rush to Jianghai Region and switch sides when the Demon Sect shows up, wouldn’t we all be encircled by the Demon Sect instantly?"

"This plan is foolish!"

Yet another elder from Order Divine Court declared.

"I support Emperor Xiao’s idea!"

"I disagree!"

"I oppose!"

"I agree!"

"I oppose!"

"..."

The Nine Elders of Order Divine Court voiced their stances one after another.

An unexpected tie emerged.

Four votes for, four votes against!

With Gu Daozhi yet to declare his position.

Lan Ling grinned and remarked, "Gu Daozhi, the eight Elders of Order Divine Court have now shared their views—four against, four in favor. It all hinges on your decision."

"Your vote holds the key!"

"Essentially, your choice will shape East Continent’s structure for thousands of years to come!"

Lan Ling smiled while gazing at Gu Daozhi during his words.

Gu Daozhi’s wrinkled face grew grim as his mind raced with thoughts.

Gu Daozhi simply couldn’t shoulder such a burden!

Every warrior there fixed their eyes on Gu Daozhi, anticipating his judgment.

For a complete two hours, Gu Daozhi pondered in silence, while all present warriors stayed hushed, awaiting his verdict.

Yet in the end, Gu Daozhi offered no clear stance!

"I... abstain!" Over two hours later, Gu Daozhi shook his head with a soft sigh.

Lan Ling drew a deep breath; Gu Daozhi’s abstention left Order Divine Court deadlocked at four for and four against, blocking any action on the proposal.

"Senior Gu Daozhi abstained."

"We can’t fault Senior Gu Daozhi—the weight of that deciding vote was immense; a wrong call could reshape East Continent and draw blame from its warriors upon the Ancient Clan!"

"Indeed, Senior Gu Daozhi couldn’t take that step."

"Far too dangerous."

Warriors atop Order Divine Mountain murmured among themselves, fully grasping the weight of Gu Daozhi’s vote!

Upon hearing the four-to-four split, Bai Xiaoxiao shook his head in resignation too.

Right then, Lin Bai interjected, "Nine Elders, don’t forget—when I was named Saint of East Continent Academy, you promised I’d one day join as the tenth Elder of East Continent Academy’s Order Divine Court, right?"

As Lin Bai uttered these words, all the warriors turned their attention toward him.