Jiang Chen asked about the recent situation, and Lu Cha didn't dare hold back. "Revival Island Domain has sent at least four or five distress calls a day. In my estimation, if the Demon race truly wanted to seize Revival Island Domain, they would have succeeded long ago. The fact that they've dragged it out this long — they're probably trying to lure reinforcements into a trap."
Steward Ding's face darkened at these words. The statement wasn't pleasant to hear, but it was very likely the truth.
Given the momentum with which the Demon race had overrun Trilink Island Domain, there was no reason they couldn't break Revival Island Domain.
Perhaps the demons were simply waiting for Jiang Chen to come to the rescue? Perhaps they had already learned that Jiang Chen was the most troublesome individual in the Human Domain and Myriad Abyss Island.
And that was precisely why the demons were taking so long to conquer Revival Island Domain?
This speculation made a good deal of sense.
Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, then asked, "Right now, if we don't go to their aid, what are Revival Island Domain's chances of holding out on their own?"
Steward Ding let out a long sigh. "None at all."
He didn't want to admit it, but that was the reality, and he had no choice but to acknowledge it.
Jiang Chen's gaze turned cold and sharp. "Since Revival Island Domain has no possibility of saving itself, and our refusal to act means certain death for them — then this mission, no matter how dangerous, I have no choice but to go."
Looking at Jiang Chen's resolute expression, Steward Ding's nose twitched slightly. Even with a heart of iron and stone, he was moved by Jiang Chen's conviction.
"Young Master Jiang Chen's righteousness is truly noble. The people of Revival Island Domain, from top to bottom, will be forever grateful."
Jiang Chen waved a hand. "We'll rest and reorganize today, draw up a plan, and set out tomorrow to launch a surprise attack on the demons besieging Revival Island Domain. Speed is paramount — if we strike, we must catch them completely off guard."
Steward Ding gritted his teeth as well. "Even if this old Ding has to die fighting, I'll be the one to lead the charge for Young Master Jiang Chen."
Lu Cha's mouth moved — he wanted to volunteer for battle.
But Jiang Chen spoke first. "The rest of you will remain to guard Dongyan Island. You've lived on this island for a long time and understand its mechanisms and formations far better. Stay here and provide support. Once we manage to break out from inside, you'll be responsible for the reception on this end."
"Understood, Young Master." Lu Cha sighed softly but still tried to dissuade him. "Young Master, this mission is quite risky. With your status today, perhaps..."
"Don't try to talk me out of it. How did I earn my status today? It was through the loyalty of my people that I was placed in this high position. If I know my people are in danger and turn a blind eye, what face would I have to lead them?" Jiang Chen's words completely extinguished any remaining thought of persuasion in Lu Cha's mind.
Perhaps this was the true charm of Young Master Jiang Chen.
Perhaps he was simply a man born to create miracles. But this time — could he create another miracle?
Deep down, Lu Cha harbored that desperate hope. Yet he also had to admit that this situation was perhaps more difficult than anything Young Master Jiang Chen had faced before.
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Far away, outside Revival Island Domain, the Demon army had already besieged the island domain for some time. During this period, the demons had launched several attacks, inflicting some casualties on Revival Island Domain. However, judging by their posture, the demons didn't seem inclined to press their advantage and take Revival Island Domain in one fell swoop.
Clearly, while Revival Island Domain possessed some resources, its strategic value apparently wasn't significant enough to command the demons' full attention.
Their army was camped here for other purposes entirely.
In a secret realm beyond the borders of Revival Island Domain, the demon commanders had gathered together.
This time, the demon forces besieging Revival Island Domain comprised cultivators from two demon lineages, along with a contingent of demon puppet soldiers.