If the problem of Heaven and Earth's Will in the Blood Refinement World is not resolved, then no matter how large the number of Nine Provinces cultivators, they won't be able to effectively support the Righteous Blood Sacred Land. The situation suddenly became awkward. Lu Ye interrupted everyone's discussion, "In this realm, the power of Heaven and Earth's Will is not something human effort can resist. I'm afraid only an existence that is also part of Heaven and Earth's Will can contend with it!" The intense discussion subsided, and everyone displayed a contemplative expression. Feng Wujiang said, "Junior brother, you mean..." Lu Ye replied, "I think, since the Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury has strategized for so many years, it's impossible for them to be completely unaware of the situation in the Blood Refinement World. This can be seen from our previous infiltration into the Blood Refinement World. Heaven's Augury knew that if beings from the outside world invaded, they would face the targeting of Heaven and Earth's Will, so when sending us over, they sealed our cultivation, requiring specific methods to gradually unlock it. Given this, when Nine Provinces cultivators arrive en masse in the Blood Refinement World, Heaven's Augury cannot remain indifferent. Only an existence that is also Heaven and Earth's Will can counter it, and there is such an existence in Nine Provinces!" His words brightened everyone's eyes. "Of course, this is just my speculation. The actual situation needs verification, or perhaps... just directly ask!" Feng Wujiang looked solemn, "This matter is not to be taken lightly. If junior brother has a way, it's best to verify it soon." He had also used the Heaven's Augury Pillar to communicate with the Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury, but the revelations and guidance he received were vague. His era has passed; the Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury will no longer favor him much. But Lu Ye is different; this era clearly belongs to Lu Ye, so perhaps if Lu Ye approaches, he might get a clearer answer. Lu Ye nodded, "Then please wait a moment." Saying so, he flashed out of the great hall and headed towards the Heaven's Augury Hall. Upon reaching the Heaven's Augury Pillar, he placed his hand on it, attempting to connect with Heaven's Augury. This task is quite simple in the Nine Provinces, but since they are in the Blood Refinement World and far away, Lu Ye waited for a moment before sensing a slight response from Heaven's Augury. Number Nine's voice echoed in his mind, "What is the matter?" Lu Ye quickly recounted the earlier encounter with the Heavenly Punishment and the issue of Heaven and Earth's Will in the Blood Refinement World, asking for a countermeasure. Number Nine's voice sounded again, "Do not worry. I will handle the Heaven and Earth's Will of this world, and the Heavenly Punishment will not befall." It was as he expected. Lu Ye hurried back to the great hall, and everyone looked at him in anticipation as he relayed the result. The dozen people all breathed a sigh of relief. With the biggest problem resolved, the rest were not issues anymore. For a moment, they all felt a bit dazed. Just half a day ago, they were concerned about the future survival of the Righteous Blood Sacred Land. But now, with Lu Ye's arrival, they were suddenly considering how to eradicate the Blood Race from the Blood Refinement World. The rapid change in the situation caught even these top Divine Sea Realm individuals somewhat off guard. But this was something all welcomed with pleasure and anticipation. The Nine Provinces cultivation world launching an expedition into the Blood Refinement World is a war between domains and a racial conflict between humans and the Blood Race. No one has experience with such a large-scale war, and as the bridgehead of the Nine Provinces cultivation world in the Blood Refinement World, the Righteous Blood Sacred Land bears significant importance. Currently, the situation is that the enemy is in the open while we are in the dark. The Blood Race is single-mindedly focused on removing this tumor of the Righteous Blood Sacred Land, unaware that they have already been targeted by human cultivators from another domain. So, once the war breaks out, it will certainly catch the Blood Race off guard. The next issue to consider is how to more effectively shorten the duration of the war and kill the Blood Race more efficiently. And the most realistic issue is the timing of the war! Choosing the right timing can achieve twice the result with half the effort, and everyone present was keenly aware of this. "Junior brother, you must have come not only to convey information from Nine Provinces, right? Do you have some task as well?" As someone favored by the Heaven's Augury in the previous era and now the master of the Righteous Blood Sacred Land, Feng Wujiang had a deeper understanding of Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury than others. However, unlike Lu Ye, he had never directly encountered or communicated with Number Nine, so he wasn't familiar with its intricacies. Nonetheless, he understood the nature of Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury. Lu Ye's arrival at this time wasn't just to convey information; he was likely entrusted with some special tasks as well. Lu Ye nodded, "I brought over a hundred Heaven's Augury Pillars. It seems the intention is for me to place these pillars throughout the Blood Refinement World so that when the war breaks out, Nine Provinces cultivators could leverage the different Heaven's Augury Pillars to directly enter various areas of the Blood Refinement World." Feng Wujiang immediately showed an expression of realization. When he first arrived in the Blood Refinement World, he also brought a Heaven's Augury Pillar, which now stands in the Heaven's Augury Hall. It was through this pillar that the Righteous Blood Sacred Land could intermittently receive supplies from Nine Provinces. Otherwise, given the situation in the Blood Refinement World, even if he gathered all the old predecessors to establish the Sacred Land, there wouldn't have been enough resources to perfect it, let alone nurture human cultivators. If he could bring one Heaven's Augury Pillar, then Lu Ye could naturally bring them as well. He just didn't expect Lu Ye to bring over a hundred at once. Now what Lu Ye needs to do is choose suitable locations to place these Heavenly Pillars. "What ideas do you have for placing the Heavenly Pillars, Junior Brother?" Feng Wujiang asked. A fierce gleam flashed in Lu Ye's eyes: "I plan to place some around the Empyrean Sea! That way, when the Blood Clan Army besieges the Sacred Land, our Nine Provinces cultivators can descend like divine weapons and encircle them in turn. At that time, the elite forces from the Sacred Land will join forces with the reinforcements from the Nine Provinces, catching the Blood Clan Army completely off guard!" A dozen or so elders all blinked at his words. Lu Ye had always given them the impression of being a gentle and humble young man, yet deep down he had such fierceness. This fierceness was clearly inherited from the Sacred Master's lineage. Though the Sacred Master usually appears warm and modest, he becomes extremely violent and brutal when fighting Blood Race experts. They had personally witnessed the Sacred Master bludgeon a Sacred Seed Blood Race to death. It was that very battle that cemented Feng Wujiang's position as Sacred Master. Each of them was a powerful force meant to suppress an era, but compared to Feng Wujiang, there was still some gap. If the Blood Race truly were to be counter-encircled by the Nine Provinces army while besieging the Righteous Blood Sacred Land, with coordinated efforts from the Sacred Land's side, there would be untold casualties! Over the years, whenever the Blood Race besieged the Sacred Land, their forces were always enormous. If such a Blood Clan army were devastated, the Blood Race's foundation would suffer greatly. Though it might not pacify the Southern Territory of the Blood Refinement World in one battle, at least in an area spanning a million miles, the Blood Race would cease making any significant moves. At that time, the human race army could march north, uniting with scattered human cultivators along the way, to clean sweep the entire Blood Refinement World. It's a simple tactic, yet the most effective, hitting the unprepared Blood Race. Moreover, this way, the timing of the conflict could also be determined, set for the next time the Blood Clan Army besieges the Righteous Blood Sacred Land. No one had any objections to this. In terms of time, the longer the delay now, the more favorable it is for the Nine Provinces. The later the war starts, the nearer the two domains would be, making it easier for Nine Provinces cultivators to teleport over via the Heavenly Pillars when the time comes. Of course, it can't be too late. If they wait for the two domains to collide before starting the conflict, it'll be too late; they must grasp the right timing. "Though the Empyrean Sea is vast, fewer than ten Heavenly Pillars should suffice if placed there. We can take care of this," Feng Wujiang suggested. "I was thinking the same." Lu Ye said as he handed ten Heavenly Pillars from his supply to Feng Wujiang. As for the remaining Heavenly Pillars, he would need to place them himself. "Would you need assistance from the Sacred Land in this matter?" Feng Wujiang asked. Lu Ye shook his head: "Senior Brother and the elders can stay at the Sacred Land, I'll handle the rest. It just means traveling to more places." Actually, assistance would undoubtedly increase efficiency, but among the elders stationed at the Sacred Land, there were no suitable candidates; this task is perfect for Ghost Cultivators. Heavenly Pillars must be placed in locations rich in nature's spiritual energy for them to function effectively. Like on the Unparalleled Continent, four Heavenly Pillars were placed in the Four Great Secret Realms separately because secret realms contain Earth Veins. In the Blood Refinement World, areas dense with nature's spiritual energy are usually where Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands are located. The Blood Race gathers in those places, so one must slip in quietly, a task fit for Ghost Cultivators, unsuitable for others. Of course, one could also storm in directly, but that would expose some elements which could attract the attention of the Blood Race, which wouldn't be good. This must be done secretly. Among the dozens of elders in the Righteous Blood Sacred Land, only a few Ghost Cultivators led by Wuchang are present, and right now, none of them are at the Sacred Land. "Then I shall trouble you, Junior Brother." Feng Wujiang nodded slightly. He wasn't particularly worried about Lu Ye's safety. A few years ago, when Lu Ye first came to the Blood Refinement World, he was only at the True Lake Realm, and even then he managed to make his way from the Northern Territory of the Blood Refinement World all the way to the Empyrean Sea. There was no reason that now, at the Divine Sea Realm, it would be more dangerous. His junior brother, favored by Heaven's Augury, surely possesses many abilities that ordinary people don't have. Let alone his mastery of Soul Taming, which is incomparable to others. Acting alone, he can use Soul Taming to enslave the Blood Race and disguise himself, unlike if others were with him, which wouldn't be as convenient. "No time should be wasted, I'll set out immediately." Although the preparations before the battle are a lengthy process, for Lu Ye to place numerous Heavenly Pillars as early as possible is beneficial; even placing one more Heavenly Pillar gives Nine Provinces cultivators an extra choice to teleport to the Blood Refinement World in the future. He left as he decided to, but before departing, Feng Wujiang handed him a jade tablet, solemnly instructing: "If you encounter danger, channel your spirit force into this. Elders who are out in the field carry the same kind of jade tablet, and if they are not too far, they will detect it and may assist you at critical moments!"
