At this moment, Jiang Chen was indeed already on his way to the Nine Yang Heavenly Sect. He had received various reports, and although he did not yet know the Wind Cloud Sect's exact intentions, he had no choice but to respond proactively.
Based on his analysis, the Wind Cloud Sect clearly had a stronger force at the Nine Yang Heavenly Sect's front. Thus, he deduced that they would still prioritize attacking the Nine Yang Heavenly Sect.
As for the Celestial Cicada Ancient Court, Jiang Chen dispatched Emperor Jingzhong and Heavenly Sword Sect's Qian Zhanhan, along with others, to accompany Su Zhenhuan and his group back to the Celestial Cicada Ancient Court to face the enemy.
Additionally, he split half of his forces to remain at the Radiant King City. He also requested the Scarlet Phoenix Divine Bird to hold the fort in the Radiant King City. Four of the eight Giant Stone Clan brothers were also left behind in the Radiant King City to assist the Scarlet Phoenix Divine Bird in defending its foundation.
As for Jiang Chen himself, he led the allied forces from every faction in a massive procession toward the Nine Yang Heavenly Sect, ready to settle the score with the Wind Cloud Sect on the Nine Yang Heavenly Sect's own territory.
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Dharma King Cloudswallow, serving as the vanguard, was feeling rather anxious: "The Sect Master is really something — if he's decided to attack the Radiant King City, he should have just taken it in one fell swoop. But camped here like this, the waiting is unbearable."
Emperor Peerless was actually even more anxious than Dharma King Cloudswallow.
He simply had no way to show it on his face.
Just as he was pondering, Emperor Peerless's ear twitched slightly. His divine sense had suddenly detected a faint, familiar sensation.
Dharma King Cloudswallow also seemed to sense something at the same moment.
In that instant, Emperor Peerless's figure suddenly shot forward, darting outside. His large hand plunged downward, and a streak of light swept past, pulling something directly out from underground.
It was a golden mouse.
A Gold-Munching Mouse!
Emperor Peerless was naturally no stranger to the Gold-Munching Mouse. Upon seeing it, his heart cheered — it really was a Gold-Munching Mouse. At the same time, Dharma King Cloudswallow also strode out in large steps.
"Friend Moyun, what's going on?" Dharma King Cloudswallow asked.
In truth, the moment Emperor Peerless had sensed the Gold-Munching Mouse's aura, he had already begun forming ideas. When he noticed that Dharma King Cloudswallow had also sensed it, he decided to act first.
He knew that if he let Dharma King Cloudswallow make the move, the Gold-Munching Mouse would have no chance of survival once captured.
"Ha ha, lucky break — caught a Spirit Beast." Emperor Peerless said impassively, gave the Gold-Munching Mouse a little wave, and tucked it directly into his sleeve.
Dharma King Cloudswallow saw this and chuckled: "This Spirit Beast isn't too bright, running straight into our lair like this. How does Friend Moyun plan to deal with it?"
"Deal with it?" Emperor Peerless played the fool. "Why would I need to deal with it? When I was in the Wuding Central Region, I was bored out of my mind — I just happen to need a Spirit Beast to keep me company."
"Friend Cloudswallow, you're not planning to snatch it from me, are you?" Emperor Peerless said in a half-joking tone.
At this point, Dharma King Cloudswallow naturally had nothing more to say. He gave an embarrassed smile: "First come, first served. You got to it first — how could I steal what's yours?"
"Still, once we're within the Radiant King City's territory, we should watch out for whether these Spirit Beasts were sent by the city," Dharma King Cloudswallow cautioned.
"Ha ha, whether it was or not, once it's in my hands, it must become my contracted beast. Otherwise — it's a dead end!" Emperor Peerless declared with authority.
Dhana King Cloudswallow said nothing more. He checked the surroundings but detected no further movement.
They each returned to their own territory. Emperor Peerless sat cross-legged and took out the Gold-Munching Mouse, putting on a show of examining and handling it.
Dharma King Cloudswallow watched Emperor Peerless's demeanor and, seeing that he truly intended to make the Spirit Beast his contracted companion, shook his head inwardly: "This Friend Moyun really has time to waste. An ordinary Spirit Beast of mediocre talent — what's the point of making it a contracted beast?"
Clearly, Dharma King Cloudswallow was somewhat dismissive of Emperor Peerless's actions.
Emperor Peerless, meanwhile, was communicating through divine sense: "Little Gold Mouse, I know you are of the Gold-Munching Mouse clan, and you serve Jiang Chen. Your patriarch is called Old Gold. Remember — my name is Mo Wushuang, and I am the sworn brother of Emperor Peerless. Right now, the Wind Cloud Sect's main force is preparing to attack the Radiant King City. The message must reach the Radiant King City as quickly as possible so that Young Master Jiang Chen learns of it. Otherwise, the Radiant King City will be in grave danger!"
"Don't panic. I will pretend to take you as my contracted beast. If you have companions nearby, pass the message to them immediately. Then return to me. If I release you, they'll grow suspicious."
Emperor Peerless's thinking was exceedingly meticulous. He knew that if he released the Gold-Munching Mouse right now, Dharma King Cloudswallow would surely report it, sparking unnecessary suspicion.
The Gold-Munching Mouse that had been dispatched on patrol was naturally very sharp. After receiving Emperor Peerless's message, it immediately indicated that it had companions not far away.
Without betraying a hint of expression, and in the brief moment when Dhana King Cloudswallow was not paying attention, Emperor Peerless released the mouse and urged it to quickly contact its companions and deliver the message back.
Right now, every single second was precious. Time was life.
The Gold-Munching Mouse was extremely clever as well. Knowing there was danger, it became even more cautious. Moments later, it had relayed the message to a companion nearby.
And that companion, upon receiving the message, immediately passed it on to the patriarch of the Gold-Munching Mouse clan — the Gold-Munching Mouse King.
Upon receiving the message, the Gold-Munching Mouse King was seized with alarm.
This time, the Gold-Munching Mouse clan had remained in the Radiant King City specifically to guard it and protect its safety.
The Gold-Munching Mouse King immediately contacted the Scarlet Phoenix Divine Bird.