Akagetsu Palace.
The phoenix begins to give orders.
The four great heaven kings were originally somewhat distant from her, but after the moonlight Buddha took control of the Spirit Mountain, they quickly approached her. Now, they appear to be completely loyal.
The four great heavenly kings practice both Buddhism and Taoism, have their own physical bodies, and occupy positions on the Spirit Mountain. United as a team, they could hold their own even against Yang Jian.
"Jin Zeng Heaven King Mo Li Qing, leading five thousand troops, attacks the South Gate."
"Guang Mu Heaven King Mo Li Hong, leading thirty thousand troops, attacks the West Gate."
"Chi Guo Heaven King Mo Li Shou, leading thirty thousand troops, attacks the East Gate."
"Du Wen Heaven King Mo Li Hai, leading thirty thousand troops, attacks the North Gate. Zhang Gui Fang commands the central army, and Ding Ce is responsible for the rear."
The southern gate has the largest allocation of troops, but the hope of capture is the lowest. The eastern and western gates also have little hope. Phoenix is preparing to enter the heavenly palace from the northern gate, where she started her career. Even though Hou Tian has been adding sand over the years, there are still many old subordinates. At least they won't face strong resistance.
Just before the large army sets out, Taibai Xingjun, Yue Lao, and Old Shark flee in a panic to the Purple Micro Star.
Knowing about Phoenix's deployment, Taibai Xingjun also urged: "Your Majesty, you must quickly send troops. The army led by the Heavenly Happiness Star Lord has already set off and will soon arrive on earth. By then, the sufferings of all living beings in three realms will be immense. It will be too late then!"
Phoenix paused for a moment, considering that the human race in the Shenshen World was not weak. In ancient times, facing billions of demonic invasions, they could resist for two rounds. The Shenshen War nearby is no exception. The distinguished warriors among them can even kill immortal and earthly immortals. However, the rank-and-file soldiers would have little resistance against heavenly troops.
She is dispatching troops from the three celestial constellations in the north, marching south to attack the four gates of heaven, and finally assembling at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. While King Zhou, as the Star of Heavenly Joy, is leading troops out from the South Gate and directly charging towards the mortal world. The two are moving in the same direction.
Phoenix indeed has the ability to open up portals, directly attacking Zhou's army with a fierce strike. Even if there are star routes blocking her way or if a large number of people need to be transported, this would not be a problem for her.
But just as the army was about to leave the camp, it was instantly pulled onto the battlefield to fight to the death. Issues like forming an array and accumulating morale don't even need to be considered. Even in terms of mentality, there hasn't been time to adjust. Military combat is not conducted in this manner. While this approach can quickly bring you onto the battlefield, it can also lead to a quick defeat.
The morale of the army needs to be gradually built up through marching. Soldiers need to know their superior's orders, who their allies are, and who is standing beside them. Heavenly soldiers and immortals also have their own thoughts; they are not mere tools that can be clicked on with a mouse.
As the events on earth cannot be ignored, Phoenix pondered for a moment and immediately gave an order: "Where are the Heavenly Paladins and the Celestial Generals?"
High Yan and Huang Zhen of the former Teachings quickly stepped forward.
Phoenix asked, "I've heard that among your one hundred and eight brothers, you have a formation that can trap one enemy, as well as ten thousand troops. Is this true?"
High Yan and Huang Zhen were at a loss in their minds, but they couldn't deny that they had said this before: "Your Majesty, it is true."
"Alright, I command your brothers to immediately head to the mortal realm and hold back the troops led by the Star of Heavenly Joy. If you can delay them for an hour, it will be noted as a merit for you."
Can we one hundred and eight brothers really hold back tens of thousands of well-equipped heavenly soldiers and immortals?
The two brothers had a bitter expression. They were truly at a loss, as they had often boasted about their abilities, but when it came to facing tens of thousands of enemies, they realized that their abilities were limited.
Phoenix was also aware of the exaggeration in their words. She opened her palm, and a beam of light descended in front of Gao Yan.
"I bestow upon your brothers three scrolls of the heavenly classics, which contain thirty-six divine abilities such as summoning winds and rain, transforming beans into soldiers. You and your brothers should make good use of them; they should be able to delay the enemy for an hour."
This is a simplified version of the heavenly scrolls gifted by the Divine Mother of the Nine Heavens, which doesn't require advanced magical skills. As long as you read it, you can perform the spells. The magic power is stored in the pages, so every time you use it, one page is consumed. It's like a magical item with a limited number of uses.
Gao Yan and Huang Zhen were delighted to receive the treasure and immediately bowed: "Thank your Majesty!"
The Heavenly Palace, the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Hou Tian" is still continuing his shenanigans.
Dismissing all officials was just the beginning.
He spoke loudly, "In the past, the human emperor Zhuanxu sent giants to divide heaven and earth, cutting off all communication between heaven and earth, and separating immortals from mortals forever. I deeply approve of this action. Unfortunately, Di Ku changed Zhuanxu's measures, and it was only implemented for less than thirty years. Today, with so many immortals in the Heavenly Palace and insufficient spiritual energy, while mortals enjoy the blessings of immortals without showing reverence to heaven and earth, this is the time to cut off all communication between heaven and earth once again. I intend to permanently sever the connection between immortals and mortals. What are your thoughts, my loyal ministers?"
At this time, the officials in the hall had been replaced several times. Lord Wen, Bi Gan, and Jiang Ziya were all imprisoned in the heavenly prison for disobeying orders. Ba Yin Gao was given the death sentence, and even Tai Bai Xing Jin did not strongly oppose him. However, he led his army to conquer the underworld, but on the way, he began to delay. According to his current speed, it would take another ten years to reach the land of the dead.
This disappointed the numerous great shamans who had been sharpening axes for half a day. A group of shamans stood at the gate of the underworld, shouting, "Come over here!" Lei Zhen Zi remained unmoved, continuing to drag his feet.
Today, the ministers in the Heavenly Palace have all been forcibly promoted, and it's uncertain whether they have the ability. In any case, they certainly don't have much backbone.
Facing "Hou Tian"'s question, no immortal dared to say anything against it.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony was quiet as a tomb, so still that one could hear a pin drop.
"Hou Tian" was pleased: "Good. Prime Minister, announce my decree: sever the connection between the celestial dome and the mortal realm, block the channels of spiritual energy. From this day forward, immortals may not descend to the mortal realm without command, and mortals may not ascend to heaven without command. From now on, immortals and mortals shall be forever separated!"
He is not afraid of death, so he just keeps on dying.
Come and beat me if you have the guts? I am now the master of all three realms. Who dares to step forward?
What he said was an oral order. Afterward, the Prime Minister of the Imperial Seal must detail and argue each word and line according to the "Heavenly Rule of the Supreme MixTURE Red Scriptual Female Qing Decree," turning the oral order into actual heavenly laws. At this point, these laws would take effect throughout the Primordial Chaos.
Once the edict was read out, the entire Primordial Chaos was shaken.
Simply put, the decree to "sever communication between heaven and earth" clearly indicates that Hou Tian aims to rule over all immortals. With no spiritual energy existing on earth, those immortals can only ascend to heaven. Once they ascend, they must obey Hou Tian's commands. Although this move is somewhat tyrannical, it aligns with Hou Tian's previous character profile.
From the perspective of the immortals, this measure can reduce the consumption rate of spiritual energy in the Primordial Chaos, which can be considered a means of conserving resources. The fierce warriors in the mortal realm who can effortlessly slay immortals and gods are because there is an abundance of spiritual energy. They are naturally gifted, able to passively absorb spiritual energy, convert it into their own strength, and on the battlefield, fight a thousand enemies alone, as if it were child's play.
If the "Sever Communication between Heaven and Earth" is officially implemented, it will be impossible for such fierce mortals to emerge in the future.
