However, just the mention of "Qi Fortune" was clearly not enough to convince everyone. Although luck was a factor, strength definitely played the dominant role!
Lin Yi, this kid, must have some sort of life-saving trump card that allowed him to escape with his life!
"The Peacock Clan is not to be underestimated!"
In the eyes of many, Kong Linyun’s rise was no fluke; the support of the Peacock Clan must have been behind him, providing resources that enabled Kong Linyun to grow to such an extent!
And the means by which Kong Linyun escaped from the hands of the Vigorous Corpse Emperor were undoubtedly granted by the Peacock Sacred Land.
It seemed that they had all underestimated the Peacock Sacred Land before.
This clan was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
Just then, the Peacock Saint Master approached Lin Yi, "What about the others?"
While she was relieved that Lin Yi had emerged alive from Corpse Emperor Mountain, a total loss of the others would be a heavy blow to the Peacock Sacred Land.
"Rest assured, Holy Master, they’re all fine."
Lin Yi simply waved his hand, and Kong Sheng and Kong Lingxiang appeared in front of the Peacock Saint Master.
"As for the others, the situation was too dire at the time, I really couldn’t save them..."
"No, you did very well."
A glint of surprise appeared in the clear eyes of the Peacock Saint Master. Kong Sheng and Kong Lingxiang were the elite of the team; their survival was akin to preserving the Qi of the Peacock Sacred Land. Compared to the severe losses of other clans, even to the point of annihilation, the Peacock Clan’s losses were minor.
"Golden Crow Emperor, Suanni Lion Emperor!"
Qiao Shaofeng’s face was grim as he deeply bowed in the direction of the Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor, "The remaining dregs of the Corpse Clan have ambushed our forces in the Demon Beast World, it’s infuriating. Our Demon Clan must retaliate and let the remnants of the Corpse Clan taste our wrath!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, we can’t swallow this insult. We must settle scores with the Corpse Clan and make them pay!"
"Order an attack on Corpse Emperor Mountain! I refuse to believe that mobilizing the entire force of the Demon Beast World, we can’t level Corpse Emperor Mountain!"
Survivors Jin Lie and Suan Yunxu, from their respective royals, also stepped forward. Both their clans had suffered heavy losses, especially the Lion Clan, which had lost a young Supreme in Corpse Emperor Mountain, a significant blow to their vitality.
However, the Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor did not respond immediately, but stared at Corpse Emperor Mountain with serious expressions, "The Vigorous Corpse Emperor has broken free from his seal. Attacking Corpse Emperor Mountain now means we’ve lost the optimal chance; we need to think this through for the long term."
Corpse Emperor Mountain was the stronghold of the Pi Jue Corpse Clan. To launch a full-scale assault on Corpse Emperor Mountain would mean entering the Corpse Clan’s home ground, granting the enemy complete advantage—a fact they had to fully understand.
Would they fight the Pi Jue Corpse Clan at Corpse Emperor Mountain or lure them out and deal with them elsewhere?
Moreover, just the Barrier outside Corpse Emperor Mountain was not so easily breached; all this required time.
Knowing the gravity of the situation, the others refrained from further discussion. Although they loathed the Pi Jue Corpse Clan deeply, for the time being, they could only bear it.
The Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor surveyed the other leaders, "Each clan has suffered terrible losses in Corpse Emperor Mountain. Return to your peoples and rest for a while."
"Then, Your Majesties, we shall take our leave!"
Hearing this, the powerful members of various clans bowed to the two emperors and then led their forces away from the base of Corpse Emperor Mountain.
The Peacock Saint Master approached the Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor, bowed, and said, "Even if we don’t attack Corpse Emperor Mountain, we must monitor every single move here. The Green Ruins Realm is already in chaos, and the Pi Jue Corpse Clan will probably make big moves soon."
The Golden Crow Emperor nodded, "The casualties among the clans were a mistake on our part, and we will not make the same mistake twice."
"The trouble is, just as the Vigorous Corpse Emperor emerged, the Nine-tailed Demon Emperor suffered a heavy blow. His Spirit Body destroyed, he is now fully healing in seclusion, and fears he will not be able to act for some time."
The Nine-tailed Demon Emperor was a reclusive royal sovereign whose power even exceeded that of the Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor. His recent substantial injury was a heavy blow to the upper echelons of the Demon Beast World’s strength.
"Peacock Saint Master, both of us hope that you can fully assimilate the Phoenix Treasure Bone soon. When you can perfectly merge with the Phoenix Ancient Day, that will be the time you officially enter the Saint King Realm."
The Peacock Saint Master nodded, "I will do my best, but this will hardly be accomplished in a day or two."
By this point, she was well aware of the thoughts of the Golden Crow Emperor and Suanni Lion Emperor. As the threat of the Pi Jue Corpse Clan grew, if she, the Peacock Saint Master, could rise, the Demon Beast World would undoubtedly gain another supreme powerhouse to help share the burden.
The reason they chose to spare the Peacock Sacred Land and even paid a hefty price of a thousand drops of Holy Blood was with this consideration in mind.