Chapter 1513: Full of Confidence
Huo Laoban spoke, immediately drawing the gazes of Luo Yao and the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor. Although Huo Laoban was also one of the five Great Emperors of the Yin Division, both Luo Yao and the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor had completely ignored him just moments before.
Luo Yao gnashed his teeth in hatred for Huo Laoban, wishing he could kill him on the spot to vent his fury. Although Yang Haoran had betrayed the Yin Division, Luo Yao's hatred for Yang Haoran was far less intense than his hatred for Huo Laoban. In Luo Yao's view, Yang Haoran had been forced to betray the Yin Division by the former Tong Continent Great Emperor. Huo Laoban, however, was different; he had betrayed him for his own selfish gain! There was a fundamental difference between the two, which was why Luo Yao's hatred for Yang Haoran was far less intense than his hatred for Huo Laoban. Especially now that Huo Laoban was his equal, his hatred for Huo Laoban had reached new heights. If he had any other choice, he would never have participated in this operation with Huo Laoban.
As for the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor, he also looked down on Huo Laoban, but unlike Luo Yao, he didn't wish for Huo Laoban's early demise. On the contrary, he didn't want anything to happen to Huo Laoban.
Huo Laoban's words at that moment were impeccably smooth, offending no one, but Luo Yao didn't buy it. He let out a cold snort, expressing his inner disdain and displeasure with Huo Laoban.
The Jun Prefecture Great Emperor's reaction wasn't as intense as Luo Yao's. He turned his gaze to Huo Laoban and asked, "If we could change the current situation, it would certainly be a great help to this battle. But how to change the tide is the problem. Since you've brought it up, have you thought of a feasible method?"
Hearing this, Huo Laoban smiled and nodded, looking utterly confident. Without waiting for the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor to ask, Huo Laoban spoke proactively, "The reason Yang Haoran's Great Night Empire possesses such formidable strength today is due to the crucial role played by the sea demons of the Eastern Sunrise Ocean, especially the eight Demon Saints. They are an extremely powerful force. If these eight Demon Saints were to defect during battle, the Great Night Empire would not only lose the eight Demon Saints but also a large number of master cultivators from the sea demon race. Without the eight Demon Saints and the sea demon masters, the Great Night Empire's combat strength would be drastically reduced, while our Yin Division's combat strength would experience a leap in improvement. At that point, it wouldn't be our Yin Division that's at a disadvantage in power, but the Great Night Empire. With such a reversal of circumstances, I believe I don't need to explain who would win this great war; both Great Emperors surely understand."
Huo Laoban's words once again elicited a cold snort from Luo Yao. The Jun Prefecture Great Emperor, however, frowned deeply before speaking to Huo Laoban, "I understand the principle, but how to make the sea demon race defect during battle is the problem. It would likely be difficult to implement, and time also seems to be against us."
Huo Laoban, however, was unfazed by the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor's concerns. "While this matter may not be easy to implement, it's not entirely impossible. If Yang Haoran could subdue these sea demons, why can't our Yin Division? Whatever Yang Haoran could offer these sea demons, can't our Yin Division offer the same? Everything in this world has a price. If we don't achieve our goal, it's because the price hasn't been met. As long as we offer enough benefits to sway the eight Demon Saints, the defection of the sea demon race will be a natural outcome. As for whether time permits, that depends on how we operate. First, we must ensure we waste as little time as possible within the limited timeframe. If that's still not enough time, then we'll find a way to create more time!"
As these words fell, Huo Laoban turned and glanced behind him. This movement caught the eyes of Luo Yao and the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor. The two immediately turned to follow Huo Laoban's gaze, and Xu Meijing, with her aloof and composed expression, entered their line of sight.
The three of them merely glanced at Xu Meijing before withdrawing their gazes and turning away. This scene was naturally not lost on Xu Meijing. Luo Yao and the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor immediately understood what Huo Laoban's words implied. Although Xu Meijing hadn't heard Huo Laoban's speech and didn't know what he was plotting, she could infer some things given the current situation. Her brow furrowed slightly, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"Since you are so confident, then this matter will be entrusted to you. You've only recently taken office and still need significant achievements to solidify your position as Emperor. This is an excellent opportunity to gain merit. If you can handle this matter appropriately, it will certainly be a great achievement, and even if other Great Emperors have opinions about you, they will have to keep silent."
The Jun Prefecture Great Emperor's words were not only for Huo Laoban's ears but also for Luo Yao's. This was because Luo Yao had been the strongest opponent to Huo Laoban becoming the new Tong Continent Great Emperor. How could Luo Yao possibly agree to let Huo Laoban, a traitor, become the new Tong Continent Great Emperor? He had naturally tried his utmost to prevent it, but unfortunately, he had failed.
Luo Yao, at this moment, naturally understood that the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor's words were also directed at him. How could he be comfortable hearing such barbed remarks? "Hmph, you talk as if flowers are raining from the sky, but if you fail to steal a chicken and lose the rice used as bait, it won't just be embarrassing. We might all end up dead!"
Upon hearing Luo Yao's words, Huo Laoban's expression remained unchanged, still wearing a calm and nonchalant smile, as if he hadn't taken Luo Yao's words to heart. The Jun Prefecture Great Emperor, however, frowned deeply, his face showing displeasure.
"If you have a better plan, you can take charge. All the credit will be yours in the end. If you don't have a better plan, then please shut up and stop making sarcastic remarks. " Earlier, because there was no solution, the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor had been somewhat polite to Luo Yao. Now that Huo Laoban had a way to solve the problem, his politeness towards Luo Yao vanished instantly, and his tone became aggressive.
"You! ! ! " Luo Yao was furious, but he ultimately suppressed the anger in his heart. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then said, "Fine, I have no objection to whatever you want to do. However, if you fail, all consequences will be borne by the two of you!"
Luo Yao threw down his harsh words, acting as if he was washing his hands of the matter and letting them proceed as they wished. Neither Huo Laoban nor the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor paid any heed to Luo Yao, acting as if they hadn't heard his remarks. Their attitude infuriated Luo Yao, but he was utterly helpless.
At the same time, the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor looked at Huo Laoban. Although he didn't speak, Huo Laoban already understood his meaning.
With a confident smile, Huo Laoban stepped forward, looking at the Great Night Empire's army ahead. By now, no more Great Night Empire combatants were rushing to the location; it was clear that all who were supposed to arrive had gathered.
At the very front of the army, Old Master Wu stood suspended in mid-air. Behind him were the various high-ranking officials of the Great Night Empire. Huo Laoban's gaze first fell upon Old Master Wu, but he merely glanced at him before shifting his attention to the eight Demon Saints, acting as if he didn't care for Old Master Wu at all.
In truth, Huo Laoban genuinely didn't regard Old Master Wu highly. He didn't believe Old Master Wu's status was equivalent to his own. When he became an Emissary of Death, Yang Haoran wasn't even a Night Watcher. When he became a Guardian, Yang Haoran was only an Emissary of Death. In his eyes, Old Master Wu was merely Yang Haoran's subordinate, and thus, certainly not his equal. Forget Old Master Wu; even Yang Haoran himself, Huo Laoban still felt, was not his equal. Even though Yang Haoran was now the Great Emperor of the Great Night Empire, he still held this belief in his heart.
Huo Laoban merely glanced at Old Master Wu before shifting his gaze to the area where the eight Demon Saints stood. This subtle action immediately provoked strong displeasure among the many high-ranking officials of the Great Night Empire, and their gazes toward Huo Laoban erupted with intense killing intent. The reason for their fierce reaction was that Old Master Wu represented Yang Haoran, and by extension, the Great Night Empire itself. Huo Laoban's disregard for Old Master Wu was a disregard for Yang Haoran, and also a disregard for the Great Night Empire, which they absolutely could not tolerate!
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