"Ancestor Qi Sea, how is your situation?" During the fierce battle, Fang Yuan's Qi Sea clone received a transmission from Qin Dingling.
Ancestor Qi Sea did not reply with words. Instead, he directly used a communication Gu Insect to record the battle footage and sold it to Qin Dingling through Treasure Yellow Heaven.
Heavenly Court's side quickly came to know the battle situation like the back of their hand.
Qin Dingling's heart sank with alarm: Spectral Soul was even stronger than her most extreme estimates. Ancestor Qi Sea did not seem to be able to restrain Spectral Soul. If things continued this way, Spectral Soul would very likely slay Fang Yuan, defeat Ancestor Qi Sea, devour Qing Chou, and become the greatest beneficiary of this battle!
This was absolutely not what Qin Dingling wanted to see.
Fang Yuan and Spectral Soul were both peerless demon lords. It would be best if these two perished together, and even better if they dragged Longevity Heaven down with them! That was the outcome Qin Dingling had hoped for.
"Our side commands an Immortal Gu House. If we join the battle now, we can still influence the outcome. Qing Chou is strong, but using it against Demon Venerable Spectral Soul was a complete mistake. Judging from Spectral Soul's behavior, it seems he has already determined that Fang Yuan's true body is hidden within the Dragon Palace. So has Purple Violet Fairy already completed her divination and informed Spectral Soul of this result?"
Qin Dingling had guessed the truth, but she could not be certain.
She glanced at the still-operating Wisdom Path great formation, then looked over at the Calamity Fate Altar.
If Heavenly Court could eliminate Purple Violet Fairy and her allies, that would be ideal. Cutting off Demon Venerable Spectral Soul's wings ahead of time would reduce the number of variables in this battle. Unfortunately, the Calamity Fate Altar was right here, and the powerhouses of Longevity Heaven had all gotten involved. Qin Dingling's confidence in making a move against Purple Violet Fairy and the others was not high.
"Longevity Heaven..." Qin Dingling gritted her teeth in secret.
Among the Heavenly Court Gu Immortals present, she was the one who hated Longevity Heaven the most. In the past, she had been forced to become Giant Sun Immortal Venerable's immortal concubine. She had endured the humiliation, successfully switched to cultivating the Fortune Path, and participated in the Battle of Fate. Yet at the critical moment, Giant Sun Immortal Zombie's Giant Sun Strike had tipped the final scales of victory by a massive margin.
"Longevity Heaven, sooner or later I will settle the score with you all!" Qin Dingling swore inwardly.
Just as Qin Dingling was pondering, an Immortal Gu House of the Seventh Transformation shot toward them.
This Immortal Gu House belonged to Spirit Affinity Hall. Its Supreme Elder and Second Elder personally commanded it, bringing an important person to Heavenly Court's side — Feng Jinhuang.
"Feng Jinhuang, act quickly. Collect the dreamscape before you." Qin Dingling ordered.
"Yes." The Immortal Gu House opened its doors. Feng Jinhuang stood upon the steps, her expression solemn, and swiftly made her move.
She possessed the Dream Wing Immortal Gu, as well as the improved Pure Dream Seeking True Transformation. As for this killer move, it was actually the result of a divination led by Purple Violet Fairy.
Clumps of dreamscape were transformed into human shapes and flew into Spirit Affinity Hall's Immortal Gu House.
Both the Shadow Sect and Longevity Heaven's factions stirred restlessly.
Purple Violet Fairy's eyes glowed with divine light.
Elder Zheng Yuan hurriedly asked for instructions: "Fairy, should we act?"
After all, this dreamscape belonged to Demon Venerable Spectral Soul, and it concerned his realm in the Dao of Dreams.
Purple Violet Fairy shook her head: "Endure for now. These dreams are only a small portion — not the main prize. Fang Yuan is the true priority!"
Currently, Demon Venerable Spectral Soul's side held a clear advantage. If things continued to develop this way, it would be very beneficial for the Shadow Sect. Purple Violet Fairy did not want to upset the balance here and disrupt the overall situation.
Feng Jinhuang was only a Fifth Transformation Gu Master — not even a Sixth Transformation Gu Immortal. But her identity was special; she was Feng Jiuge's daughter!
If they attacked her, it might draw Feng Jiuge out.
Feng Jiuge's Future Self killer move had very likely also disappeared, just as had happened with Bai Ningbing, Hei Lou Lan, and the others. But even so, Feng Jiuge's own strength alone was enough to join the battle, making him a variable.
And this was a variable that did not favor the Shadow Sect, so Purple Violet Fairy felt that the fewer complications, the better.
Inside the Calamity Fate Altar, Bing Saichuan evidently had the same considerations, and ultimately did not make a move.
Under the heavy protection of Heavenly Court's immortals, Feng Jinhuang gradually collected the dreamscape.
Qin Dingling's feelings were complicated.
In the end, she had taken this step — using Feng Jinhuang, and indirectly leveraging Feng Jiuge's influence and deterrence. When had the once-dominant Heavenly Court fallen to this state?
Her inner pride made Qin Dingling feel stifled, but the rationality in her mind told her: use every resource and power that can be used!
From Ancestor Qi Sea's side came another message, requesting that Heavenly Court provide immediate aid.
Qin Dingling politely declined this request, hoping that Ancestor Qi Sea could hold on a little longer.
Ancestor Qi Sea settled for a lesser ask: "Beifeng Mountain Range is closest to Dark Sky Temple. Why not have Dark Sky Temple dispatch an Immortal Gu House to patrol the edge of the battlefield? In case I cannot prevent Spectral Soul from slaying Fang Yuan, Dark Sky Temple's forces could still intervene."
Qin Dingling considered for a moment, but did not tell Ancestor Qi Sea that she had already ordered Dark Sky Temple to stand by. She declined once more: "Dark Sky Temple's combat strength is insufficient to intervene in a battle of this magnitude."
This provoked an angry response from Ancestor Qi Sea: "Right now is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity! If Heavenly Court hesitates and misses this chance, allowing either of these two demon lords to grow stronger, it will be a regret for the entire Righteous Path."
Qin Dingling sighed: "How could I not know what you speak of? But today's Heavenly Court is far from what it once was. We must act with caution. If Dark Sky Temple's Gu Immortals are dispatched to join the battle, they will only be throwing their lives away. Please forgive us, Ancestor!"
Ancestor Qi Sea could not help but feel secretly disheartened. When even Heavenly Court's leader openly admitted such weakness, it was clear that Heavenly Court truly was different from the past — its methods had changed entirely, making it difficult for Fang Yuan to exploit them easily.
While Ancestor Qi Sea and Qin Dingling communicated in secret, Qi Jue Demonic Immortal was also questioning Demon Venerable Spectral Soul: "Fang Yuan's true body is right here. Why haven't you arrived yet?"
Fang Yuan had placed a sliver of will within the Myriad Year Battle Chariot and entrusted it with numerous Immortal Gu and Immortal Essence. Under the disguise of the Familiarity Upon Meeting killer move, it appeared perfectly lifelike.