In the days that followed, Evan Chu spent his time with Yvonne Xuan and Serena Frost inside the Timewheel Bracelet, exploring mountains and rivers, enjoying every pleasure life could offer. The three of them were completely satisfied, and after their breakthroughs, both women could handle far more than before—which made Evan especially proud.
After Princess Serena Hua discovered her own problem, she found a hidden spot and began absorbing Immortal Essence. She didn’t know much about the Absolute Yin Divine Physique—this was an extremely rare constitution. If she could really cultivate it, her speed would be ten times faster than anyone else, and in the end, she could even evolve into a chaotic body, truly unstoppable.
One day, Evan was chatting with the two women atop a mountain, feeling the wind on his face, when suddenly a message flashed through his mind, making him leap to his feet on the spot.
Evan’s sudden movement startled both women. “Evan, what’s wrong? You scared us! Did something happen?” Yvonne Xuan asked, eyes wide.
“Yeah, something big just happened outside. I never thought the Immortal–Demon War would erupt this quickly. It’s time for us to head out—Nolan Nangong and the others are waiting for us in the main hall,” Evan said, voice grave.
“So fast? It must be because of Zane Zuo. I wonder if our armies can hold out this time,” Serena Frost said, her tone worried.
“Quit worrying! Soldiers face soldiers, water blocks water—there’s no avoiding this Immortal–Demon War. Let’s go out first; we’ll ask Nolan for details when we get there,” Evan replied, full of fighting spirit.
“We’re leaving—what about Princess Ivy, Lotus Lian, Lina Lin, and the others? Should we bring them out with us?” Yvonne Xuan asked, worried.
“No need. The Timewheel Bracelet has a time limit—when their time’s up, they’ll be sent out automatically. For now, we have to go first,” Evan said with a reassuring smile.
Serena Frost frowned in confusion. “Evan, what if we all ascend to the God Realm? Wouldn’t they be sent out into the God Realm too? The God Realm is definitely different from the Immortal Realm—without passing the Ascension Tribulation, they couldn’t handle god-realm pressure. That would be dangerous. Is there any way to avoid that?”
Serena Frost’s words made Evan realize just how serious the problem was. "You’re right, Lynn. By the time they come out, we might have already ascended. We need a backup plan. I’ll leave my Water Golden Body here—it’s connected to my soul, so when they’re ready, I can use it to bring them out safely."
“Perfect, then let’s go. Nolan and the others must be dying of impatience by now,” Yvonne Xuan urged.
Evan, Yvonne, and Serena returned to the cultivation area and used Immortal Essence to write a message: something urgent had come up and they needed to leave for now. He didn’t mention the Immortal–Demon War; he just told them to contact his Water Golden Body when their cultivation was nearly complete.
After finishing, Evan released his Water Golden Body and, together with Yvonne and Serena, left the Timewheel Bracelet’s inner world. Without lingering, he recalled his external Fire Golden Body and headed straight for the main hall of Frostbane Imperial Palace.
By now, dozens of experts had gathered in the main hall: Nolan Nangong, Jade Qin, Lara Luo and her master, the Golden Dragon King, and several top beast-clan powerhouses. It was a true assembly of the strong.
Lynn Ling was seated at the head, presiding over the gathering. When Evan and his companions appeared, everyone stood up, relief written all over their faces.
“Sorry to keep you all waiting,” Evan said as he flashed to the seat of honor. “Let’s get straight to business—let’s talk about the Immortal–Demon War!” Yvonne, Serena, and Lynn sat beside him, ready for action.
“Finally, Evan! We’ve been worried sick. This Immortal–Demon War is unprecedented—while the Demon Realm’s armies haven’t officially entered the Immortal battlefield yet, the entrance has already been broken open. They could show up any second—it’s urgent!” Nolan Nangong said, voice tense.
Evan frowned slightly. “I never thought the Immortal–Demon War would come a thousand years early. How are the city armies prepared? When can they reach the battlefield? What about the immortal beast legions?”
“The Immortal Realm’s armies have grown a lot these years—over six million troops now, and they’re all on their way to the battlefield. Only your elite corps stayed behind at Frostbane Imperial Palace waiting for your orders. If you hadn’t come out today, we were ready to leave without you,” Nolan Nangong replied.
“The immortal-beast legions number around five million. They’re already rushing from beast territory to the Immortal–Demon War battlefield. Rest assured, Your Majesty—this time, victory will be ours!” the Golden Dragon King declared.
“Excellent! I’ll take command as supreme marshal again. I trust no one has any objections? This Immortal–Demon War isn’t like the Immortal–Beast War—we must crush the enemy so completely they’ll never dare invade the Immortal Realm again. Let them see the true power of our realm!” Evan said, his voice ringing with defiance.
This battle will be brutal and dangerous—casualties will be higher than ever before. Any one of us could fall. The Demon Realm’s experts are no weaker than ours, so everyone needs to be ready. But I swear I’ll do everything I can to protect you all!” Evan vowed.
“By the way, do we know if Treasureforge Sect is joining the fight? Their talismans could save countless lives,” Evan asked strategically.
“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Treasureforge Sect might usually keep to themselves, but this time they’re all-in. The sect master has prepared five Heaven-Annihilating Talismans—each one can wipe out at least fifty thousand, maybe even a million, demonic troops. He spent a fortune refining them,” a mid-stage Immortal Emperor reported.
Evan didn’t recognize the speaker and looked at him curiously. “Your Majesty, I’m the chief disciple of Treasureforge Sect. The sect master sent me ahead to Frostbane Imperial Palace to coordinate our defenses, while he and the other elders have already rushed to the battlefield.”
“Perfect! With Treasureforge Sect’s help, our losses will be much lower. The Demon Realm’s army dares invade the Immortal Realm—this time, we’ll make sure they never return! Do you all have confidence?” Evan shouted.
“Yes!” everyone roared in unison, their voices shaking the hall.
“Good! Everyone, make your final preparations. We’ll head straight to the Immortal–Demon War battlefield soon—the earlier we arrive, the better our chances. Don’t get caught off guard!” Evan ordered.
With that, the crowd quickly dispersed from the main hall. Evan, however, frowned in private worry. He didn’t know if Selena would be among the soldiers this time. The Demon Realm was sure to expand its forces for the invasion—Selena might even be sent to the front lines as a common soldier...