Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! - Chapter 360 Bai Tianheng's War Mandate
Chapter 360 Bai Tianheng’s War Mandate
“This is the current situation!”
Bai Tianheng finished explaining all the important information discussed in the emergency meeting.
Since Demonic Beasts were still ravaging the Empire, time was of the essence. They needed to prepare immediately.
Every clan and sect across the Empire had summoned their disciples and elders, even those in seclusion.
The Bai Clan was no different, and Bai Tianheng had managed to gather nearly everyone-including Bai Zihan.
Bai Zihan had personally witnessed a small-scale Beast Tide when he returned from the Falling Star Empire.
He had dealt with it fairly easily, but he knew that compared to a High-Level Beast Tide, such skirmishes were insignificant.
The scale, the numbers, and the strength of the current invasion were on a completely different level.
He lowered his gaze in thought.
A sudden large-scale Beast Tide… followed by a warning from the Demonic Cultivators.
(Was it really the Demonic Cultivators taking advantage of the situation, or was there something more?)
Currently, most believed that the Beast Tide was being controlled by an Immortal Realm Demonic Beast.
Such beings possessed the power and intelligence to command a tide of that magnitude and coordinate their attacks.
However, Bai Zihan wasn’t convinced.
During the Immortal Emperor Inheritance Trial, he had seen Demonic
Cultivators controlling demonic beasts.
Although their appearance resembled devils and was different from nowadays Demonic Cultivators, the possibility still existed that this Beast Tide can be controlled by the Demonic Cultivators.
Still, that possibility remained low. If they had such means, they would not have waited until now to use it.
Regardless, Bai Zihan knew that the Empire had no choice but to deal with Beast Tide-whether the Beast Tide was being led by an Immortal Realm Demonic Beast or by the Demonic Cultivators themselves.
Bai Tianheng continued speaking.
“All Clans are required to deploy no less than sixty to seventy percent of their strength within seven days. We are no exception.”
Murmurs spread through the hall.
Mobilizing that much of their power meant the Bai Clan would be dangerously exposed at home.
A single unexpected attack could cripple them.
However, their most dangerous enemy, the Li-Zhao Clan, would also have to deploy a similar percentage of their strength, lowering the chance of such ambushes.
The Imperial Family kept strict records of every faction’s size and manpower, so falsifying numbers was unwise.
Moreover, very few clans ever attempted such deception. Most preferred to send large forces, showcasing their might, and increase their political influence rather than hide troops and risk offending the Imperial Court.
Bai Tianheng swept his gaze across the hall, looking at the elders and disciples standing before him.
“Seventy percent-or more-of our forces will be deployed.”
A few eyes widened.
“This is not simply to meet imperial requirements,” he said firmly. “The greater our presence on the battlefield, the greater our influence. And more. importantly-if the Li-Zhao Clan or any other hostile faction tries to sabotage us during the Beast Tide, we will not be caught defenseless.”
Everyone understood perfectly that external crises never erased internal rivalry. One careless moment could destroy the Bai Clan.
Even so, unease flickered across several faces.
Sending so much strength at once…
If their losses were too great, then even victory over the Beast Tide and Demonic Cultivators would only leave them weak enough for the Li-Zhao Clan to swallow them whole.
Bai Tianheng noticed their worries.
He raised a hand.
“There is no need for excessive worry.”
His voice carried unexpected reassurance.
“Our Grand Elders will also be joining us.”
More mummers but this time it was filled with excitement and expectation.
Bai Ren alone was a force capable of suppressing almost any threat-and everyone knew he wasn’t even the strongest among the Grand Elders.
So, knowing that Grand Elders would be joining filled them with confidence and courage.
Bai Tianheng went on:
“We shall send at least 5 Grand Elders. The number is still up for discussion but know that our strongest will be joining us. So, there isn’t much that you would need to worry about.”
This number wasn’t just for making Clan Members feel safe but because it was deemed neccessary.
If the Demonic Cultivators sent their strongest generals, only the Grand Elders of the Bai Clan would be capable of facing them.
For example, Bai Tianheng may have reached Peak Great Ascension Realm-a remarkable achievement for someone of his age-but even he would barely be able to hold out more than a minute or two against someone on the level of Gou Yao unless he fought with everything he had from the very first second. Moreover, if the speculation was true and an Immortal Realm Demonic Beast was truly leading the tide, then even the strongest individual cultivator would have a hard time dealing with it.
A foe of that caliber could only be slain through the combined efforts of multiple Immortal Realm experts.
Naturally, this meant that the other great clans and sects would also be sending their Immortal Realm powerhouses, including the Li and Zhao Clan.
But even so, the Bai Clan remained confident. Of all the major powers in the region, their Grand Elders were regarded as the most formidable.
Whether it is dealing with Demonic Beast, Demonic Cultivator or Li-Zhao Clan, they should be able to do so.
With such figures stepping onto the battlefield, there was no room for fear.
The younger disciples straightened their backs. If even the Grand Elders were mobilizing personally, then they, as juniors, had no right to hesitate or shrink away from the coming storm.
Bai Tianheng’s voice grew louder, steady and resolute.
“Ahem! Moreover, those who achieve great merit in the coming battle,” he declared, “will be rewarded heavily.”
The tense atmosphere shifted immediately. The disciples who had been filled with anxiety moments before now showed hints of barely restrained eagerness.
“This Beast Tide is a calamity,” Bai Tianheng continued, “but it is also a chance for every one of you to prove yourselves. The Empire is watching. The world is watching. Let our Bai Clan be the one that shines the brightest!”
His voice echoed powerfully across the hall.
Several young disciples clenched their fists, blood boiling with excitement. The thought of glory and reward burned away their earlier hesitation.
Bai Tianheng swept his gaze across every face-elders and disciples alike. He smiled after seeing their confident and determined expression.
“So-do your best!”
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