Chen Shaohuang said, "Alright, we’ll take on the four Upper-Rank Martial Saints, but how do we deal with the remaining neutral Upper-Rank Martial Saints?"

Zhou Leng replied, "They didn’t dare join the Demon Worship Sect in the past, and they won’t dare oppose us now. I bet at the crucial moment of victory or defeat, they won’t interfere. If they do, I’ll handle it."

"Are you sure?" Chen Shaohuang asked.

"I’m sure."

"I know you have the Star-slaying Sword, but you’re currently Lower-Rank and can’t match an Upper-Rank Martial Saint. Moreover, if they escape, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"I’m sure," Zhou Leng said.

The Martial Saints pondered Zhou Leng’s trump card. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Huang Xuan Pavilion recalled the legends of the True King Land, vaguely understanding Zhou Leng’s trump card.

Chen Shaohuang said, "Since you’ve said so, if this operation is thwarted by other Upper-Rank Martial Saints leading to failure, you’ll bear all responsibility."

"I accept," Zhou Leng replied.

"Alright, then I agree. I’ve previously proposed a similar ’Saint-slaying Operation’ plan." Chen Shaohuang spoke while looking at Zhou Leng.

He had discussed this with Chen Shouhu.

Three times.

Each time, Chen Shouhu thought it feasible.

Unfortunately...

Zhu Shiji said, "I agree as well. We Martial Saints of Dragon Country have endured too long."

Zhu Shiji didn’t look up, just stared at the texture of the table, thinking of Wang Boxiong.

"I disagree. I think it’s too risky," Wu Duanxiong decisively opposed.

Some Martial Saints spoke up, either opposing or agreeing.

But most Martial Saints remained silent, looking toward Huang Xuan Pavilion, Chen Shaohuang, and Li Tianyuan.

The Dragon Country Martial Saints were united, looking upward for guidance.

Li Tianyuan looked at Zhou Leng and asked, "How many of the Star-slaying Nineteen Swords have you cultivated?"

"The eleventh sword," Zhou Leng replied.

Li Tianyuan nodded and said, "I’m not familiar with you, but I trust Shenkong’s judgment. I support this proposal."

Some Martial Saints’ expressions changed slightly, especially those who once supported Zhao Palace.

Everyone looked at Huang Xuan Pavilion, the top figure of the Demon City Army, a true power-holder among Martial Saints.

Huang Xuan Pavilion shrugged and said, "I owe him a big favor. Last time I was injured, he provided a Little Star Pill. I don’t like owing favors, so this time I agree to this proposal."

Some Martial Saints cursed inwardly, thinking, in such matters of state, talking about personal favors? Everyone knows you’re ruthless, since when do you care about favors? Clearly, you want to agree but avoid offending anyone, so you speak of favors.

Now, with three Upper-Rank Martial Saints expressing their stance, most Martial Saints knew what choice to make.

Thus, Huang Xuan Pavilion announced an emergency vote that night in Xiong City, with Martial Saints and the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice and several Deputy Justices participating.

That night, Zhou Leng and the Martial Saints arrived in Xiong City and held a vote.

In the end, there were two votes against, seven abstentions, and all others in support.

The operation was officially named "Demon-slaying Operation."

The New Emperor battlefield was overseen by Li Tianyuan.

Zhou Leng was the top leader of the Blue Star battlefield.

After the vote, the Martial Saints and several leaders of the Supreme Court convened experts from various fields to design, discuss, and vote on each plan element.

Before the Upper Ten Emperors Battle began, the operational plan was finally completed.

Afterward, a series of secret orders were conveyed from the Supreme Court.

The entire Dragon Country began to mobilize.

A large number of Grandmasters and Innates were temporarily recruited and sent to various locations.

Batch after batch of Headless God components were distributed.

In just one day, over ten thousand Headless God components were distributed. Even the logistics managers responsible for issuing them couldn’t believe it, verifying the numbers repeatedly, still convinced there was a mistake somewhere.

This large-scale operation couldn’t be hidden from those with sharp eyes. The Demon Worship Sect quickly got wind, retracting their forces and reducing activities.

Various countries were puzzled but only took normal precautions, with some dispatching envoys to probe for information.

The Foreign Affairs Department had no idea what was happening, only responding vaguely.

The Ascension to Divinity Ladder glittered as the Upper Ten Emperors Battle commenced.

As all twelve human Upper-Rank Martial Saints entered the Ten Emperors battlefield, many Dragon Country Martial Saints and Demigods gathered in the underground palace of Xiong City.

Some were regular Dragon Country Martial Saints.

Some were seven Tree-man Demigods and two Elf Demigods, rapidly promoted by the mother tree’s branches.

Some were ten Demigod Demon Spirit Masters.

These ten Demigod Demon Spirit Masters, some entered during the last Ten Realms War, while others entered during their Grandmaster periods.

Among them, three were in Dragon Country and seven in other lands, cooperating with nations to guard against Demons, leading humanity’s many Demon Spirit formations, demonized artifacts, and magic satellite projects.

Especially the demonized satellite, declared nonexistent to the outside, secretly built with funds from all humanity, inactive in normal times without a civilian version, prepared for the last Ten Realms War.

Most Demigod Demon Spirit Masters had close ties with other countries, but after Zhou Leng informed the depths of the Demon Spirit World, they promised full cooperation.

In the Demon Spirit World, Zhou Leng’s status far exceeded that of any Demon Spirit Master present.

Upon meeting them, Zhou Leng’s first request was the location of all Martial Saints on Blue Star at the moment.

The Demigod Demon Spirit Masters reluctantly complied, offering strategies and counsel.

In the underground palace, Martial Saints and Demigods stood orderly, in silence.

Zhou Leng scanned the crowd.

"Let’s go!"

Except for those remaining behind, the Martial Saints and Demigods quietly departed the underground palace, setting off for various locations as per the plan.

In space, on the moon, dormant for years, the magic satellite glowed faintly.

The Demigod Demon Spirit Masters acted without authorization from the Blue Star Alliance.

The magic satellite connected with Dragon Country’s underground base.

The three walls were covered with dense magical screens, continually scrolling with images and text.

Base personnel processed various information from their stations.

The Demigod Demon Spirit Master Peak of the Earth stood among them, his substantial demigod power allowing him to view all screens simultaneously and give precise orders.

"Martial Saint Gao Di’s intuition is too keen; he seems to detect our tracking. Shut down all other tracking devices, leaving only the 0500286 magic satellite for tracking..."

"Relay real-time updates to Zhou Leng; the five Martial Saints at Eagle Alliance Demon Worship Sect headquarters remain in place..."

"Jian Nan Demon Worship Sect members are moving... Oh, it’s the Elephant Country Demon Worshipers in our land holding an Elephant Country festival. Conduct strict surveillance..."

"Middle-Rank Martial Saint Brins residing in a busy urban area, make necessary preparations..."

At sea, led by Zhou Leng, thirty Martial Saints walked on water, concealed by the Demon Spirit Masters’ Demon Spirit Techniques, at Mach ten, heading towards the Eagle Alliance across the ocean.

They reached the Pacific Ocean, going straight north, crossing the Bering Strait, then circling the Arctic to reach the Atlantic, approaching the Eagle Alliance’s east coast, heading straight for the national capital.

Upon reaching the city, Peak of the Earth’s voice continuously reached Zhou Leng and the group.

"Approaching the Black Palace Demon Worship Sect headquarters..."

"Altered all surveillance devices along the route..."

"Arrived nearby, use the Demon Spirit Artifact to infiltrate underground..."

"The perimeter of the underground palace has protective spells by the Demons, unavoidable, proceed as planned..."