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Chapter 1930  Chapter 517: The Heavenly Dao Banner Stands, Incarnations Reflect the Thousand Clans of the Southern Domain (Part 5)

Li Hao furrowed his brow and said, "Is there no aid from the Heavenly Palace?"

"The Heavenly Palace..."

The few of them exchanged glances. Of course, there was aid from the Heavenly Palace, but it was not very effective on the battlefield. The Supreme Ruler intended to deplete the foundations of their Seven Ancient Immortal Dynasties. According to their father, this was to annex all of the Seven Ancient Immortal Dynasties during the chaos and unify the Southern Domain. Therefore, unless the nation was truly on the brink of destruction, it was futile to rely on the Heavenly Palace.

Li Hao, observing their expressions, knew that saying more would be pointless. He took a deep breath and asked, "Do you have the Geomantic Chart?"

"With the True King's arrival, the Geomantic Chart is, of course, to be presented."

A middle-aged man from the Tianzhao Immortal Dynasty seized the opportunity and hurriedly said, hoping to make a favorable impression on this unfamiliar True King.

With a wave of his finger, a beam of golden light flashed, revealing a scroll-like Geomantic Chart, spreading slowly like a vast painting of rivers.

As an Ancient Immortal Dynasty, the Geomantic Chart within their territory was a top secret. Even the Heavenly Palace couldn't forcibly view it unless the Emperor personally intervened. However, such actions would lead the Seven Immortal Dynasties to jointly resist, or even relocate from the Southern Domain. Thus, the Supreme Ruler did not aggressively force them.

But now that war had erupted, this Geomantic Chart naturally had to be contributed. Otherwise, being excluded from the battlefield and offending this True King Li Hao would result in heavy losses.

Moreover, compared to the Supreme Ruler, the Seven Immortal Dynasties harbored deep resentment against him, while they held no grudges against Li Hao.

"We have also brought ours."

The others all spoke in succession. This Geomantic Chart contained the sects large and small within the Immortal Dynasty's territory, including some secret locations, as well as Immortal Veins, Divine Ores, and places with rare herbs.

The Immortal Dynasty Emperor typically relied on the Geomantic Chart and the Astronomical Observatory's fortune monitoring to gather information from various places. If not entrusted with tasks in times of crisis, even as Princes, they wouldn't have the chance to observe it.

"Heavenly King Hao Tian, I have the Geomantic Chart of the major regions in the Southern Domain."

At this time, a voice came from below, and Sword Heart looked up at Li Hao.

Seeing Li Hao's gaze, Sword Heart quickly added, "But the Geomantic Chart of the major regions in the Southern Domain does not include the territories of the Seven Immortal Dynasties, only the conditions within other smaller countries, without some secret places. Nonetheless, overall, it still allows us to view the general situation of the Southern Domain and the distribution and status of various ethnic boundaries."

"Bring it."

Li Hao said.

Ming Yue couldn't help but glance at Sword Heart. Sword Heart slightly shook his head at her, conveying:

"Having made a choice already, defending the Southern Domain signifies we must contribute something. Our master took the real Geomantic Chart. I requested Fifth Senior Sister to painstakingly copy this one, which, in some ways, shows we have done our part."

Among the disciples, there was a Fifth Senior Sister who had a good relationship with the two of them and was of upright character, possessing Quasi-Emperor Cultivation. She had already gone to the Exotic Battlefield with their master.

"If our master returns to reprimand us, I'll bear the punishment with you!"

Ming Yue gritted her teeth and said.

"Let's focus on surviving this catastrophe first." Sword Heart shook his head slightly, having no more concerns about reprimand. Even being expelled from the sect, he would accept.

The three-foot Qing Feng in his heart would not, for this time, be shrouded in dust!

As the Geomantic Chart of the Southern Domain, presented by Sword Heart, unfurled, everyone immediately beheld the vast expanse of the Southern Domain appearing in the sky.

The domains of various large and small ethnic groups were marked, as well as many Immortal Veins, Divine Ores, perilous lands, forbidden zones, and more.

The territory of the Seven Ancient Immortal Dynasties, however, turned into a gray fog area.

Glancing at this, Li Hao noticed that near the border of the Southern Domain, there were some black regions marked as areas eroded by the Ancient Demon.

Surveying the entire major domain, Li Hao's thoughts raced, and he said, "Gentlemen, do you have any effective strategies for defense?"

He did not intend to act unilaterally. Although he had experience in fighting on the mortal world's border, there were many skilled warriors and strategists among the present Immortal Kings, and this strategy could benefit from collective wisdom.

Everyone fell silent, exchanging looks, with no one speaking for a moment.

"What's wrong, is there no wise person among you?"

Li Hao frowned, glancing around, immediately understanding their concerns, and said, "Now that the Southern Domain is in dire straits, there's no need for everyone to worry too much. I have only been cultivating for a short time and, while I understand the basics of combat, I don't claim to be unparalleled in strategy. I still need everyone's insight and planning."

Hearing Li Hao's words, many Immortal Kings in the crowd secretly sighed with relief. They carefully scrutinized Li Hao's expression and saw that he spoke with sincere humility and not false modesty, which immediately bolstered their courage.

"Heavenly King Hao Tian, I, Guan Xing Immortal King, have some humble opinions. I'm unsure if it's appropriate to speak."

An Immortal King stepped forward, clasping his hands respectfully.

"Feel free to speak." Li Hao said.

"Our Southern Domain is vast. Now, many Emperors have left, taking the Ancient Demon Emperor with them. I believe that the Ancient Demon is already aware of this and will have prepared countermeasures. Therefore, to preserve the Southern Domain, we must sacrifice the interests of the peripheral tribes, retract the defense line, consolidate our forces, and establish nine defense lines, guarding layer by layer..."

The Guan Xing Immortal King said slowly. Seeing that Li Hao did not stop him, his words flowed like an opened box, eloquently.

Following his speech, other Immortal Kings also began to speak, creating replicas of the Geomantic Chart beside the Southern Domain's on which they outlined their thoughts, defensive points, positions for establishing defense lines, and layouts, etc.

During the discussion and debate, the majority nonetheless remained silent, evidently not adept at strategy and layout.

"Heavenly King Hao Tian, why did we not encounter any disciples from the Heavenly Palace on our way here?"

At this moment, Chi Li, the leader of the Red Border Immortal Dynasty, who wasn't involved in the layout discussion, asked curiously.

Followers from other large ethnic groups couldn't help but gaze at the Golden Divine Banner in Li Hao's hand, their expressions heavy and cautious.