Everyone was well aware that the outbreak of war would inevitably lead to casualties.
No one dared to guarantee their survival in a chaotic battle.
To protect themselves, they naturally preferred the safest path.
Although Qin Han Chu had reached the Immortal God realm, he was equally unwilling to participate in a battle of life and death at present.
Immortal God was akin to a level in an online game.
While Qin Han Chu had reached the maximum level, his equipment, skills, and other details were not yet perfected.
Participating in such a chaotic battle at this stage carried significant risk.
"Let's vote to decide whether to take the initiative or to intimidate with our might first."
"Raise your hands if you are in favor of taking the initiative."
Qin Han Chu scanned the crowd and asked.
As Qin Han Chu finished speaking, only a little over thirty people raised their hands.
Out of more than one hundred and twenty sect leaders, only a little over thirty agreed to take the initiative, making the outcome evident.
"Given the overbearing nature of the Great Li Dynasty, they likely won't be deterred by our show of force," the Demon God Sect Leader remarked.
"Let's try it first. It won't harm us," the Ten Thousand Transformations Sect Leader pondered.
The disparity in votes was too great; even if Qin Han Chu favored taking the initiative, it would be futile.
"Since everyone has chosen to intimidate with our might, let us begin to assemble."
"We must make the enemy fear us."
Qin Han Chu stated.
"They are already on their way, but it will take time," one of the sect leaders replied.
"The enemy will likely not give us time to assemble."
"Once they launch their attack first, we will have to fight with all our might."
Despite deciding to intimidate first, they still needed to prepare for battle.
Upon hearing Qin Han Chu's words, everyone nodded in understanding.
Six hours later, the Immortal God experts dispatched by Qin Han Chu returned to the Demon God Sect.
The enemy, who had already entered the Demon God Sect's territory, suddenly retreated.
Qin Han Chu was not particularly surprised by this.
The Great Li Dynasty's previous actions were a fishing expedition.
Seeing that Qin Han Chu and the others did not fall for it, they dared not advance rashly.
Qin Han Chu knew the enemy's capabilities, and they also knew his side's.
Under their disadvantageous position, the people of the Great Li Dynasty would not choose a direct confrontation.
Although they had surrendered to the Great Li Dynasty, it did not mean they were suicidal.
If the enemy did not attack, Qin Han Chu and the others would not make a move either.
As time passed, their reinforcements would continue to arrive.
As long as the Great Li Dynasty felt pressure, they might abandon their invasion of the Demon Cloud Domain.
Great Li Dynasty, Imperial Palace.
Pleasant music echoed through the palace day and night, and graceful dancers performed for the King of Great Li.
Whenever the King of Great Li fancied a beautiful woman, he would immediately take her to his chambers.
This palace, which should have been a place of pilgrimage, was now a venue for the King of Great Li's indulgence.
Feasting and revelry, living in a drunken stupor, this was the King of Great Li's lifestyle.
"Your Majesty, the Commander of Demon Clouds requests an audience."
At this moment, a beautiful Immortal Saint woman entered and reported.
"Let him in."
The so-called Commander of Demon Clouds was actually the person in charge of the invasion of the Demon Cloud Domain.
Led by the woman, the Commander of Demon Clouds respectfully entered, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Do you have any good news for me?" The King of Great Li, surrounded by beauties, asked with an air of enjoyment.
The Commander of Demon Clouds looked somewhat embarrassed, "Your Majesty, the response from the Demon Cloud Domain was faster than anticipated. When our forces arrived, over one hundred and thirty Immortal Gods had already gathered in the Demon Cloud Domain to confront us."
"So quickly?"
Upon hearing this news, the King of Great Li was somewhat surprised.
He had taken decades to unify the Eastern Extreme Domain; how could the Demon Cloud Domain unite so quickly?
According to his calculations, his forces should have been able to occupy the border sects with great ease.
"They are using an alliance mechanism, where all the sect leaders have decision-making power."
"In simple terms, it's a temporary offensive and defensive alliance."
The Commander of Demon Clouds continued.
"Even with an offensive and defensive alliance, wouldn't they vie for the position of leader?"
"Who is the helmsman of this alliance?"
The King of Great Li straightened his posture and asked.
"It is someone named Bai Li Han Su."
"From my estimations, this person is the mastermind behind the Jade Cauldron Sect, and even the Flying Immortal Sect of the Demon Cloud Domain is his sect."
The Commander of Demon Clouds relayed the information he had gathered.
"Bai Li Han Su, that's a good name."
"What is his strength? What laws does he cultivate?"
In response to the King of Great Li's question, the Commander of Demon Clouds continued, "This person once competed for the Purple Cloud Lightning Fruit on the Thunder God Tree. At that time, he was only at the Immortal Saint realm. According to our latest information, he has already reached Immortal God. As for the laws he cultivates, the confirmed ones include the Law of Life and Death, the Law of Purple Cloud Immortal Lightning, and the Law of Transformation."
"Is he that Immortal Saint who snatched the Purple Cloud Lightning Fruit from many Immortal Gods?" The King of Great Li recalled for a long time and asked curiously.
"Yes, it is him."
"To be remembered by Your Majesty is indeed his fortune."
The Commander of Demon Clouds respectfully flattered.
"This person is quite interesting."
"What is the current situation?"
After speaking, the King of Great Li opened his mouth.
Seeing this, a nearby beauty quickly brought a wine goblet to his lips.
"The Demon Cloud Domain is gathering strong individuals. If we don't go all out, it will be difficult to break through."
"Of course, if Your Majesty were to personally intervene, victory would be easily secured."
The Commander of Demon Clouds said with a chuckle, bowing slightly.
"You are the Commander of Demon Clouds. I entrust this matter to you."
"If you cannot conquer the Demon Cloud Domain, I will strip you of your title."
The King of Great Li was enjoying his luxurious life and naturally did not want to engage in fighting and killing himself.
The Commander of Demon Clouds, who had a fawning expression moments ago, suddenly froze.
The Demon Cloud Domain had now gathered most of its powerful forces to resist the Great Li Dynasty. How could it be easy to conquer the Demon Cloud Domain?
"This..." The Commander of Demon Clouds looked troubled.
A cold glint flashed in the King of Great Li's eyes, "What? You can't do it?"
Cold sweat immediately broke out on the Commander of Demon Clouds' forehead, and he hastily said, "Your subordinate will do his best."
"Either you return victorious, or you die on the battlefield."
"Begone!"
The King of Great Li roared coldly.
The Commander of Demon Clouds could only turn and leave with a grim expression.
In the following period, the Commander of Demon Clouds began to dispatch more personnel to the frontier.
However, he was not the monarch and could not send reinforcements without restraint.
On Qin Han Chu's side, however, the majority of their combat power was deployed to the frontier.
To win this war, the Commander of Demon Clouds personally rushed to the front-line battlefield.
At the military camp, the Commander of Demon Clouds convened a meeting with his subordinate Immortal Gods.
Once everyone had assembled, he said, "His Majesty has given us an order. If we cannot conquer the Demon Cloud Domain, none of us will fare well. Does anyone have any good ideas?"
"The Demon Cloud Domain has already gathered over five hundred Immortal Gods and tens of thousands of Immortal Saints at the Demon God Sect. In terms of combat power, they far surpass us."
"If we were to engage them head-on, we would surely be no match."
"Unless His Majesty allows us to control all the combat power of the Great Li Dynasty."
Someone said gravely.