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"Vermilion Bird City?"

The Three-Eyed God General was somewhat surprised after receiving the order, which was conveyed by the Sharp-Hearing Ear Divine General.

The Thousand-eyed Divine General and the Sharp-Hearing Ear Divine General were both very special entities.

Their combat prowess was not among the strongest of all Divine Generals, but due to their unique abilities, their status exceeded even some of the generals in the War God Division.

Take the Sharp-Hearing Ear Divine General, for instance. Not only could he hear sounds from extremely far away, but he could also transmit sounds across great distances to you. As long as the coordinates were locked, he was more efficient than a satellite phone.

The voice of this Divine General could not be doubted in the slightest, for he always served as the mouthpiece for the Heavenly Emperor. Betrayal from him was inconceivable.

However, the Three-Eyed God General was curious.

Elder Long had always been a rather conservative individual.

Over the years, the major powers had maintained a precarious stability without significant incidents, which was largely attributed to Elder Long’s cautious approach.

Whenever someone grew too powerful, he would intervene to restore balance but never to the extent of making a mortal enemy.

His goal was always balance, conservatism, and patient observation. ..

Yet the style of this operation was drastically different from before.

Starting with infiltrating White Tiger as a spy, followed by seizing the Southeast Pass, and now this—an outright order to attack Vermilion Bird City.

The map of the Southern Barbarians was vast; counting the sealed lands, it was almost larger than the Central Plains.

Traversing immense forests and sealed regions without any supply stations en route meant this was essentially a deep incursion with no backup.

If Vermilion Bird City could not be taken in a short time, it was highly likely that he and his Heavenly Generals would be stranded and perish here.

Moreover, the army under his command was one of the three main forces of Heaven’s Court, and by far the most orthodox.

Compared to the Twenty-Eight Constellations Army, with its mixed bloodline, or the Heavenly King’s Army under the Four Heavenly Kings, his troops were the most experienced in warfare and the most aggressive.

Over three eras, every major siege, every plundered resource—his army had always played the leading role.

It was for this very reason that he held the War God title unwaveringly. In terms of military achievements, even the combined Four Heavenly Kings couldn’t compare to him.

Betting Heaven’s most battle-hardened force on this move—that kind of resolve... To be honest, if it were Old Liu making the call, he might have believed it. But coming from Elder Long, he harbored some doubts.

Still, with the order given, he felt no hesitation. In truth, he enjoyed this kind of war.

"Divine General, are we... really going directly to Vermilion Bird City?" the one-armed Kui Wood Wolf asked hesitantly.

"Are you scared?" The Three-Eyed God General frowned. "Your condition indeed isn’t great. If you lack confidence, you can stay back and set up a forward outpost to act as a lookout."

"That... how could I?" Kui Wood Wolf quickly chuckled. "I joined the Divine General to earn merits and make a name for myself..."

"Given your current state, heading to the front lines carries substantial risk. You’re skilled in tracking, so taking on a reconnaissance role suits you. As for military merits, don’t worry—you’ll get your fair share."

With the assurance from the Divine General, Kui Wood Wolf’s spirits noticeably lifted.

"Since the Divine General has spoken so, I shall humbly accept. I wish the General boundless fortune in battle and a triumphant return!"

"I’ll borrow your auspicious words..."

He was quite satisfied with this arrangement.

Watching the perimeter was an ideal task for him.

If he encountered a dangerous foe, he could always flee.

After all these years, there were plenty of opponents who could defeat him, but if he chose to avoid battle from the outset, it wouldn’t be easy for anyone to kill him.

Unless...

Suddenly struck by a thought, Kui Wood Wolf quickly added, "General, I don’t mean to appear paranoid, but while I’m certain I can handle reconnaissance, if it’s that woman..."

The Three-Eyed God General’s brows furrowed as he stared coldly at him. "Do you think she’ll betray us at this critical moment?"

"One must always be cautious..." Kui Wood Wolf muttered under his breath. "That woman isn’t one of our core allies, but you should know her strength well. She’s adept in Wind Techniques. In terms of pure speed, only that monkey from Buddha Kingdom can rival her in this world..."

"You’re already afraid before the battle has started... Are you saying you can’t even escape from her if she pursues you?" The Three-Eyed God General sighed heavily.

The White Tiger Star Lord was truly a pity. If that woman were a true ally, she’d be the ideal vanguard officer on the front lines. In terms of individual strength, she could undoubtedly rank in the top ten of the entire Heaven’s Court. But alas, she wasn’t one of their own...

"You don’t need to worry..." The Three-Eyed God General gazed toward the north with a somber look. "The message just delivered mentioned that Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird would replace her. They’ll be accompanied by the Ziwei Star Lord."

"Lord Ziwei is coming in person?" Kui Wood Wolf wasn’t dull. He immediately pieced things together. If it were merely to replace someone on a frontline mission, sending one would suffice. Even sending two was unusual. For Lord Ziwei to come himself, there was only one explanation.

The higher-ups... didn’t trust White Tiger and planned to deal with her!

"General, so is it that...?" Kui Wood Wolf’s voice trembled with excitement as he probed further.

"You don’t need to concern yourself with other matters. Just focus on your duties. If there’s an opportunity, I will fight for it on your behalf..."

"Thank you, General!"

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"Three people?"

Inside the Southeast Pass, White Tiger Star Lord, unmindful of her disheveled attire, turned deathly pale upon hearing the news from Mao Ri Star Lord.

"Are you certain?"

"There’s no mistake!" Mao Ri Star Lord whispered urgently. "Three of them. One of them carried a violet radiance of unparalleled might. It has to be Lord Ziwei himself. Star Lord, this situation..."

"Ha... Seems like they don’t even want to pretend anymore.

.." White Tiger Star Lord ground her teeth, her eyes colder than ice. "We demons, ever since pledging allegiance to this Heaven’s Court, have toiled like beasts of burden. Haven’t we done enough?

Back then, we slaughtered our fellow kin, handled their dirty work, endured the harshest tasks, and even helped them recruit those Great Demons from outer space under the guise of good cop, bad cop.

And yet, what’s the result? They’ve never seen us as one of their own. "

Mao Ri Star Lord’s face darkened in shared resentment.

In terms of ability, their Lord White Tiger was undoubtedly the strongest among the Four Spirit Star Officials.

There was no question about it. Whether in military command or personal combat, perhaps only the Three-Eyed God General and the Four Heavenly Kings could guarantee victory over her.

In terms of loyalty, their Lord had risked her life countless times over the years. The toughest battles had been won through her efforts. Her military achievements were second only to the Three-Eyed God General.

But what had she gained?

Among the Four Spirit Star Officials, their Lord’s status was the lowest. Now, she had even been sent on an undercover sabotage mission.

That was bad enough. After two years of covert work, which had been completed perfectly, how were they repaying her efforts?

She couldn’t believe those three were here to deliver commendations.

"Lord... what should we do now?" Mao Ri Star Lord gritted his teeth.

"If they strike first, then don’t blame me for retaliating." A cold smile spread across White Tiger Star Lord’s lips. "Do they really think three people are enough to take me down?"

"Uh..." Mao Ri Star Lord hesitated, glancing at his Lord. If it were just Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird, their Lord might not win, but she could likely escape. However, with Lord Ziwei present, where did her confidence come from?

At this point, it was likely too late to escape.

"My dear..." White Tiger suddenly smiled and turned toward Shen Yuan, who had been silently sitting in the corner the whole time. "I’m about to be hunted down. Don’t you have anything to say?"

"What can I say?" Shen Yuan exhaled deeply, his hands quickly forming intricate seals. Within moments, the room was illuminated with complex Spatial Runes!

"Oh? Impressive mastery of Spatial Arts..." Mao Ri Star Lord’s eyes lit up briefly, only to shake his head. "Lord, you don’t seriously intend to rely on him, do you? Don’t forget, Lord Ziwei is the master of Spatial Techniques!"