Chapter 22 - You Know Nothing (1/2)

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The news that the Netherworld Demon Sect conquered most of the Mo Prefecture with the help of the Northern Desert Wolf King Clan spread like wildfire in the Great Xia Dynasty.

The world was shaken as panic spread.

Since the disciples of the Netherworld Demon Sect had practically occupied half of the Hidden Dragon Rankings. It was a constant reminder to everyone how terrifying and powerful the Netherworld Demon Sect was.

The Heavenly Dao Rankings seemed shrouded in terrifying dark clouds. It enveloped the entire dynasty and the commoners, making them feel uneasy.

In addition, the news of the demonic child destroying the Heavenly Water Pavilion had already cast a shadow over the hearts of the people of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Now, the Netherworld Demon Sect had encroached on the territory of the Great Xia Dynasty with the Northern Desert Wolf King Clan, killing the famous general of the Great Xia Dynasty, Ye Gusheng, and his army.

To the commoners, this was simply the sign of the collapse of their world.

Moreover, the Wolf King clan had always been a thorn stuck in the hearts of the citizens of the Great Xia Dynasty. Their presence was like a sword that was hanging above their heads.

Therefore, it was easy to imagine their panic when they heard that the Wolf King’s clan had invaded Mo Prefecture.

Thus, insecurity and fear swept the nation.

In the imperial palace of the Grand Xia Dynasty, in the emperor’s chambers.

“Cough, cough, cough… Is Ye Guxiong’s injury serious?”

On the bed, the sickly and weak Murong Cang asked feebly.

He had almost died on the spot from anger when he heard about Mo Prefecture’s situation.

Ye Gusheng had died in the battle, and Ye Guxiong was also severely injured.

It meant that the Great Xia Dynasty had lost two of its prominent generals at once.

The loss of most of the Mo Prefecture’s territory was a heavy blow.

“Currently, we have already sent him back to the Ye Residence. His life is no longer in danger, but it will probably be difficult for him to enter the battlefield soon.” The Grand Commandant, Zhao Qiu, said, “The only person who can lead the army to war now is Ye Guxing of the Ye Family, but he is currently guarding the borders of Qing Prefecture…”

“Then send Ye Guxing!” Murong Cang said.

“Your Majesty, then the Xi Liang Dynasty might take the opportunity to attack!” Prime Minister Zhu Hongyuan said.

“Qingzhou’s Jade Peak Pass is easy to hold and difficult to invade. Even if the Xi Liang Dynasty wants to attack, they won’t be able to breach the border in a short while. The war in the north is more urgent now… We must stop the Wolf King clan from advancing south no matter what!” Murong Cang said weakly, then coughed violently.

In the recent hundred years, the Xi Liang Dynasty’s military power had become far superior to the Great Xia Dynasty.

More than a decade ago, the Xi Liang Dynasty invaded the Great Xia Dynasty and annexed large areas of territory.

In the end, the Great Xia Dynasty had no choice but to cede the entire Wen Prefecture to the Xi Liang Dynasty and compensate them with a large amount of gold, silver, and treasures.

He even sent away many princesses through political marriages in exchange for more than ten years of peace.

However, in recent years, the Xi Liang Dynasty seemed restless and eager to make trouble.

The current Great Xia Dynasty was facing both internal and external threats.

However, Murong Cang knew he did not have much time left. He could not do much.

Zhu Hongyuan fell silent. He had no say concerning the war, and he had no better idea at the moment.

The north was more urgent than the west.

They could cede more land in the west in exchange for temporary peace.

On the other hand, invaders in the north wanted to eat meat and drink blood. They killed, robbed, and committed all kinds of notorious crimes. They were savages impossible to reason with.

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The Grand Xia Dynasty’s Mo Prefecture, Netherworld Demon Sect.

The Sect Master of the Netherworld Demon Sect, Mo Lin, took off his mask and walked towards a middle-aged man restrained by a piece of magic equipment. He said with a cold smile, “Qingyun Zi, it’s probably been a long time since someone addressed you like this!”

The man turned his head at the sound, and a tinge of surprise surfaced on his handsome face. “It’s you!”

This man was none other than Li Yu’s father, Li Qingyun.

Li Qingyun was in Qinghang Town, located around 30 kilometers from Luo Water Town, tricking a large family into investing in his Daoist temple.

In the end, he had only just swindled a large sum of money when he was kidnapped by the Netherworld Demon Sect.

At first, he was slightly surprised. Had the Netherworld Demon Sect taken the wrong medicine?

What was the point of kidnapping a nobody like him who had nothing but a handsome face?