Of the nine Human Sovereign Realm warriors at the Serenity Plains, two were killed and four defected. There were only three Human Sovereign Realm warriors left. Needless to say, the Clouds Plains had won. It seemed that Lu Ling would not stop until she conquered the Serenity Plains.
Lu Li and Hu Lang teleported back to the Clouds Plains through the Teleportation Formation. There weren't many warriors in the city, only hundreds of thousands and only a few of them were at the Noble Lord Realm.
Lu Li checked the Drifting Cloud Hall with psychic power but didn't see Lu Ling. He went to the back of the hall with Hu Lang, found a familiar Noble Lord Realm warrior and asked, "Where is Saintess?
Is she not at the Drifting Cloud City? "
The Noble Lord Realm warrior bowed and said, "Saintess has gone out with the army. She said that when you come back, you are to assume command at the Drifting Cloud City."
"Assume command?" Lu Li frowned. After a while, he asked, "Where is the army now?"
The old warrior answered, "According to the news this morning, the army has crossed the Tranquil Cloud Sea. The emperor has said publicly that he is going to wipe out the Serenity Plains."
Lu Li was confused. He asked, "The army has gone to the Serenity Plains. Why do we still need to assume command at the Drifting Cloud City?"
Lu Li turned to Hu Lang and said, "Great General, you stay here. I will go to the army and lend a hand."
Hu Lang would not let Lu Li go alone. Hu Lang shook his head and said, "State Councilor, since Saintess has said so, we will wait here.
Also … we have to keep an eye on the Serenity Plains and the Central Plains. Our mission is important as well. "
The old warrior said, "Saintess has said that this is an order. If you disobey, she will punish you according to military law."
"…"
Lu Li curled his lips. Would Lu Ling punish him according to military law?
He understood what Lu Ling meant. The outcome had been decided. It was pointless for Lu Li not to go. It would be safer for him to stay.
Lu Li remembered that Lu Ling had 11 Human Sovereign Realm warriors and the Serenity Plains only had three. The Central Plains could not intervene openly. Therefore, there shouldn't be any danger over there. Lu Li wouldn't be of much help if he went there.
"Never mind!"
Lu Li didn't want to get involved. He asked another question, "Have you sent someone to the Great Buddhist Temple to gather information?"
This old man was Lu Ling's slave and he seemed to be the chief steward of the Drifting Cloud Hall. Lu Li knew that Lu Ling often asked him to make arrangements.
The old man nodded and said, "It has been arranged. Directly use the Secret Array to send a message to the people in the Central Plains. I estimate that we will receive news in less than ten days."
"Alright!"
Compared to killing at the Serenity Plains, Lu Li was more concerned about the Bodhi Fruit. He decided to stay in the Drifting Cloud Hall and cultivate for a while.
As for keeping an eye on the Frigid Plains and the Central Plains, Lu Li asked Hu Lang to do that.
Lu Ling didn't give him any special instructions. She must have sent someone to keep an eye on him. He didn't need to worry.
Five days later, the frontline reported back that the army of Yunzhou had invaded Youzhou and captured another Renhuang. The remaining two Renhuang did not dare to resist at all and fled all the way to the south.
The army swept toward the Serenity Province like a wildfire. Wherever they passed, all the forces and clans, big and small, left their cities to surrender. No city dared to resist.
In just five days, the army had already conquered over 100 cities. It was only a matter of time before they occupied the entire Youzhou.
Of the nine Human Sovereign Realm warriors of the Serenity Plains, five had rebelled. Two were killed and the other two would escape from the Serenity Plains soon.
Just like how Lu Li and Hu Lang swept across many cities, an army without powerful warriors would be vulnerable.
No matter how many warriors there were, as long as there was a Human Sovereign Realm warrior leading the army of 10,000, they could defeat an army of one million.
At the Great Land, powerful warriors were the supreme beings. A powerful warrior could occupy a piece of land and have many vassal warriors following him. A powerful warrior could build a force easily.
When the powerful warrior died, the force would collapse soon.
Lu Li didn't pay much attention to the news. It was within his expectations.
Now, it all depended on whether the remaining two Human Sovereign Realm warriors would escape from the Serenity Plains, fight with their lives or be captured by Lu Ling.
Lu Li was not excited that Lu Ling had captured more Human Sovereign Realm warriors. Several Human Sovereign Realm warriors and dozens of Human Sovereign Realm warriors were the same.
Lu Li and Lu Ling were not afraid of forces outside the Central Plains.
If the 12 Royal Families of the Central Plains were to attack, the Empire of Clouds Prowess could have 100 Human Sovereign Realm warriors but the outcome would be the same. Two Earth Immortal Realm warriors from the Samsara Palace could defeat the Empire of Clouds Prowess.
Of course, having more Human Sovereign Realm warriors was beneficial. At the very least, it would be easier for the Empire of Clouds Prowess to train powerful warriors of the Earth Immortal Realm.
The only thing on Lu Li's mind was the Bodhi Fruit and Bai Qiuxue. As long as Bai Qiuxue could be saved, he would have no regrets even if he had to die …
Time moved on. Four days later, there was finally news from the Central Plains. The chief steward of the Drifting Cloud Hall reported to Lu Li at once.
"There will be a large number of fruits being auctioned."
It was confirmed that in a month's time, the Great Buddhist Temple would auction off a batch of fruits at the City of Buddha.
This batch of spirit fruits were all top-grade spirit fruits. Each of them was priceless and had a heaven-defying effect. The news spread across the Zhong Zhou and became a grand event in the Zhong Zhou. Many big and small clans had already rushed to the City of Million Buddha.
It was a pity that scouts from the Central Plains couldn't find out if there were any Bodhi Fruits. Before the auction, all information was kept confidential. Only disciples of major families had the right to know.
Lu Li took out the map at once after he heard the chief steward's words. He breathed in relief after a while. The Great Buddhist Temple was at the west of the Central Plains, not far away from the Serenity Plains and the Clouds Plains.
He asked Hu Lang, "If we are going to the City of Buddha, can we teleport all the way there?"
"Yes, we can …"
Hu Lang said with hesitation, "But it's okay if we don't go to the Central Plains. Once we do, the 12 Royal Families can kill us at will.
The 12 Royal Families cannot invade other plains. But if we go to the Central Plains, it will be different. They can charge us with evil intentions and kill us … "
The chief steward agreed, "Normally, we will not go to the Central Plains. Even if we want to buy Mystical Materials, we will have to ask someone there to buy them.
If you go to the Central Plains, you will not survive more than three days.
State Councilor, don't worry. I will send many Xuan Crystals over. Saintess has given orders that if there are Bodhi Fruits, we must get them at all costs. "
"You are afraid of the 12 Royal Families, but I am not!"
Lu Li shook his head and said, "I will go to the Central Plains aboveboard. Who dares to touch me?
Even if I go to the Samsara City, the Samsara Palace will not dare to touch me. They might even have to protect me in case something happens to me at the Samsara City. "
"This is too important to me. I cannot afford any mistakes."
Lu Li continued after some thoughts, "Send a message to my sister. Tell her that I am going to the City of Buddha. If she says no, I will go alone."
"But …"
Both Hu Lang and the chief steward were in a dilemma. Seeing that Lu Li insisted, the chief steward had to send a message.
Lu Li didn't care anymore. He waited for the news in the back hall. If he was not allowed to go, he would go alone. He must get the Bodhi Fruit even if he had to fight for it.
Autumn Snow had already been sealed in ice for two years. Her body was frozen by the ice, yet her soul was still able to think. Her world was pitch black, surrounded by endless ice. If it was any other ordinary person, wouldn't they have long gone crazy?
"I must go to the City of Buddha!"