Volume One: The Lich Calamity Chapter 163: The Arrival of the Demon Clan, Reversals Upon Reversals

As Bai Ze observed the situation, he realized that continuing in this manner would likely end badly for them.

“Your Majesty!” Bai Ze quickly looked toward Di Jun, issuing a warning.

He had already discerned Di Jun’s intentions; if not for the subsequent arrival of the Great Witches and the countless Wu warriors, they might have succeeded in fulfilling Di Jun’s desires today. But the Heavenly Court had noticed the earlier predicament with Bi Tie and had come to aid. Given that the other Wu tribes weren’t far away, how could they not detect what was happening to the Nine Phoenix Tribe? Moreover, their arrival had been overt and direct, with no attempt to conceal themselves.

Now, several Great Witches had arrived, and in terms of power, the demon emperors still could not match the Great Witches. Di Jun, hearing Bai Ze’s words, felt a deep regret and swept his gaze over Kuafu and the other Great Witches lying on the ground.

He swiftly ordered his people from the Heavenly Court, “Do not linger in battle. Withdraw at once!”

His tone was steeped in disappointment.

But would leaving really be that simple?

“You wish to leave? Have you asked us? Do you think the Wu tribe’s territory is a place you demon brats can come and go as you please? If you don’t leave something behind today, do you really think the Wu tribe is so easily bullied?”

With that, Hou Yi and his companions launched a fierce pursuit, relentlessly attacking the demon kings and their allies. In moments, several demon kings fell.

Seeing this, Di Jun and his group quickly moved to shield the remaining demon kings.

“We’ll hold them off for a while. The rest of you, retreat quickly! If we keep tangling with them for too long, it’ll only harm us!” Di Jun instructed his subordinates and Bai Ze.

“Your Majesty, you mustn’t!” Bai Ze and the other demon kings and saints tried to intervene.

“Enough talk! If you delay, many will die!” Di Jun turned to his followers, his face darkening, and gave a decisive order.

Bai Ze and the others understood that staying would only be a burden to Di Jun and his defenders. So they quickly led their people away, leaving behind only the strongest demon saints and emperors to confront the Great Witches and the Wu warriors.

Watching so many demon kings escape the battlefield, Di Jun and Fuxi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

As long as the others got away, it would be easy enough for them to retreat as well. Though their strength was somewhat inferior to the Great Witches, if they truly wished to leave, the Wu tribe could not stop them.

“Damn it, so many got away!” Hou Yi glared angrily at those who remained.

Kuafu and Xing Tian replied with meaningful looks, “Don’t worry. Since they dared to invade, how could we let them leave so easily?”

“You mean you have another plan?” Hou Yi asked incredulously.

“We knew the demon tribe wouldn’t engage us lightly. But since they dared to provoke the Wu tribe, they can forget about a complete retreat—it’s a dream!”

After countless demon kings fled the battlefield, relieved that no one seemed to pursue them, they suddenly spotted several figures in their path.

“Stay alert! These Wu tribe members have become cunning. I wondered why no one gave chase—they were waiting for us here!” a demon king warned.

They quickly formed up, connecting into a massive formation.

In an instant, they faced off against the Wu warriors.

“Luckily, these are just ordinary Wu tribe members. If any of those held back by His Majesty were here, we’d have a hard time leaving today!”

“Don’t jinx us! Let’s focus on the situation at hand.”

“But aren’t I the Crow King?”

“Stop joking. Defend and retreat! No matter how strong they are, they can’t deal with so many of us.”

The demon kings banded together to fend off the Wu tribe’s assault, battling as they moved toward the Heavenly Court.

Before long, Wu warriors began targeting individual demon kings, killing them outright.

“Damn it, they’re so sly—attacking one person at a time. In that case, let’s keep changing our formation and deny them opportunities,” a demon king suggested after discerning the Wu tribe’s strategy.

Meanwhile, on the Wu tribe’s side—

“Enough, let’s stop chasing. They’ve figured out our plan and have countermeasures. Besides, they’ll soon reach their territory. Let’s go back!”

“Such bad luck! We only killed a few demon kings—barely satisfying!” a Wu warrior complained.

“Stop whining. If Di Jun arrives, we’ll have a hard time leaving ourselves.”

Thus, the Wu tribe warriors departed without further delay.

Some time later, in the Jade Palace of the Heavenly Court—

“Strategist, tally the losses. Let’s see how much we suffered this time,” Di Jun commanded Bai Ze from his throne.

As Bai Ze compiled the statistics, Di Jun’s brow furrowed deeply.

“What happened? How could the casualties be so high? Didn’t I order everyone to retreat first?”

“Your Majesty, according to their reports, they were ambushed and hunted by the Wu tribe during their withdrawal,” Bai Ze replied, unable to conceal the anger and icy glare in his eyes.

“Damn it!” Di Jun swept the dishes and other items beside him to the floor in a rage.

“Your Majesty, calm yourself. The Heavenly Court will remember this debt. We will settle it with them one day!” Bai Ze soothed Di Jun and offered his counsel.

Di Jun found no fault with this.

Not even ten thousand years had passed before someone from the Purple Mansion continent arrived.

“Your Majesty, someone from Purple Mansion has come to the Heavenly Court. Eastern King wishes to discuss something with us,” Bai Ze reported to Di Jun, who sat atop the Jade Palace.

“Oh? At last, news from them. Did they say what it’s about?” Di Jun’s gaze turned to Bai Ze.

“Your Majesty, the visitor is Shaodian of Purple Mansion. According to him, Eastern King wishes to form an alliance with us.”

“Oh? Is this solely Eastern King’s will, or does it reflect the wishes of Western Queen and the rest of Purple Mansion?”

Since Eastern King had invited Western Queen to Purple Mansion, after this period of ferment, she had gained some influence. Though Western Queen seemed indifferent to power, her own strength was undeniable, and she had brought many female immortals with her to Purple Mansion.

Among them were several formidable warriors, especially a few extraordinary individuals.

According to Di Jun’s spies, several mysterious root-born cultivators had seen their powers surge recently. Though their cultivation had not advanced significantly, their overall strength had soared, making them impossible to underestimate.

Hearing this news, Di Jun suddenly recalled an incident from the Heavenly Court’s past.