Chapter 338

Chapter 338: Preparations Before the Sealing

Though You You had learned the method to reseal the Demon Realm, immediate action wasn’t possible. First, the sealing location was crucial. Since the Demon Realm’s gate remained sealed at Heaven’s Sacred Mountain, the new seal had to be placed there. Second was the sealing formation. You You had grasped the setup method when the Divine Temple vanished from her mind.

This formation differed from ordinary ones by containing a thread of rule power, enabling it to seal the Demon Realm. You You, having limited formation knowledge, required practice to master it for a single successful deployment.

With Yuan Papa guiding her online, this posed no major challenge. As for using the crystal’s energy, You You initially feared her incomplete legacy acceptance might hinder progress.

Testing proved otherwise. Though the crystal’s power couldn’t reside in her body, its energy responded effortlessly to her thoughts, functioning nearly as smoothly as her own internal energy.

With location, method, and energy settled, only timing remained—the most critical factor.

Heaven’s Sacred Mountain’s weakening seal would collapse within a decade. The Messenger of the Underworld had declared it irreparable, necessitating replacement. Since the ten-year limit hadn’t expired, a dilemma emerged: removing the old formation to install the new one would require deliberately opening the Demon Realm’s gate for approximately an hour. They must defend the borders fiercely during that window.

You You promptly informed all sects about the sealing method and consulted Three Realms representatives on scheduling.

"Sealing should happen immediately," urged a celestial maiden. "Sect Master You warned of the Demon King’s imminent awakening. Delaying risks greater difficulty."

"Agreed. Faster action prevents Demon Realm interference," another supported.

"But if the Demon King’s already awake, this plays into their hands," cautioned a wary voice. "The Three Realms can’t withstand direct conflict. Sect Master You’s focus on formation setup leaves us vulnerable to sabotage…"

"Rushing risks disaster. Full preparation is essential."

"Heaven’s Sacred Mountain’s seal still holds for ten years. We should use that time to ensure perfection…"

As valid arguments clashed, no consensus emerged.

"What do the Heavenly Emperors advise?" A celestial maiden redirected to the silent Immortal Realm delegates. Mortal cultivators couldn’t repel demons—Immortal Realm forces held ultimate responsibility.

"Three months," proposed the Ninth Heavenly Emperor. "Adequate preparation time. Any insufficiency would expose Three Realms’ weakness regardless." He added pointedly, "Heavenly Emperor Hong Fei, your thoughts?"

After a pause, Hong Fei’s firm reply came: "I obey the sect master."

This triggered synchronized responses:

"I follow our Master’s orders!" —Old Six.

"I heed the celestial maidens!" —Old Four.

"We listen to Grandpa." —Old Two and Five.

Old Nine: "…"

Celestial maidens: "…"

Why did they suddenly feel outmaneuvered?

"Sect Master You?" Attention returned to You You.

After consideration, she declared: "Three months wastes time. We reseal Heaven’s Sacred Mountain in ten days."

"Ten days?!" The assembly gasped.

"Ten days suffice for gathering at Heaven’s Sacred Mountain," You You insisted. "Each day weakens the seal further. Do we truly have ten years? The demon tribes won’t wait politely."

The room stilled—her words striking home. The seal’s duration meant nothing if demons attacked prematurely.

"This isn’t about our schedule, but when they break through," You You pressed. "Knowing the method, we must act now."

"But Sect Master You," objected a celestial maiden, "our disciples only recently intensified cultivation. Though progress occurred, they’re unprepared for demon combat…"

Ordinary cultivators remained hopeless against demons. Though some sects now housed Immortals, their numbers proved inadequate.

"True. Three Realms lack strength to block all demons." You You’s admission brought relieved nods—until she continued:

"Hence, Feng Clan and the Divine Realm will handle border defense."

Silence. Then—

"Divine Realm?!"

The Divine Realm they knew? Impossible!

"Didn’t I mention?" You You blinked. "I opened the Gate of the Divine Realm."

"…"

"Relax—they’ll descend soon for support. Greet them warmly… maybe stroll with more female disciples. You understand."

Everyone: "…"

Understand what?! Explain clearly!