Li Yunzi opposed everyone and forced them to lose the benefits that were within their reach. Therefore, some of them secretly sided with Li Ying, Kong Tong, and Grand Duke Nan.
Now, they just wanted to slap themselves in the face.
If they had not secretly interfered, Li Yunzi's army would be larger than it was now, and they would have a higher chance of winning the battle.
It would be good if Li Yunzi could hold on for a while longer.
When Li Yunzi first proposed the idea of preparing for a rainy day, they all thought she was crazy.
How could she use the Wasteland as an example and imagine that there might be a more powerful civilization in the fog of the Void Ocean?
The more they thought about it, the more they regretted it. If they could travel through time, they would definitely beat themselves up for being so stupid.
"Since there are so many powerful organizations, how can Li Yunzi's army resist them? They can only struggle." Old Mister Wu sighed.
Everyone's fate was uncertain.
If what Duan Changqing and Zhu Minglang said was true, even the master-level experts would not be able to escape enslavement. After all, there were more powerful beings.
"It's not completely hopeless. As long as the organizations strictly abide by the nation's rules, we won't be crushed in a pure war. Li Yunzi now controls the military power of the four city-states. Although there's still a gap between them and the Extreme Court's army, we can still hold on if we use the Long Canyon's terrain well," Duan Changqing said.
"But didn't you just say that we're ownerless and not protected by the nation's rules? Those organizations can still attack us?" Grandmother Li asked.
At this moment, Duan Changqing looked at Zhu Minglang. It seemed that the answer could be found from Zhu Minglang.
Everyone also looked at Zhu Minglang. After all, Zhu Minglang had not said anything yet.
He was also from the Extreme Court Continent and came from one of the clans. Could he bring protection to the Ancestral Dragon City?
"War is unavoidable, so we can only pin our hopes on Li Yunzi."
"As for the organizations, there's one way. I'll represent the Zhu Clan and swear to the Dynasty that the Ancestral Dragon City belongs to the Zhu Clan. We'll pay heavy taxes every year and no longer be ownerless. Then, the other organizations won't be able to touch it and will have to abide by the nation's rules," Zhu Minglang said to everyone.
Everyone's eyes immediately lit up.
Both inside and outside of Ancestral Dragon City belonged to Li Yunzi now. Zhu Minglang was rumored to be Li Yunzi's husband. If he declared his allegiance, then so be it. At this point, no one would mind.
Moreover, it seemed like Zhu Minglang had a powerful background!
If Zhu Minglang could help everyone resolve the crisis of the Land of Slaves, then Zhu Minglang would be everyone's god!
"Then let Lingsha marry you in Yunzi's place right away. The city-state seal is also in Lingsha's hands. There's no need to change it," Old Grandmother Li said.
“？？？？”
Zhu Minglang didn't understand his grandmother's logic.
How could he substitute for her in marriage??
They couldn't look the same either. Li Yunzi was Li Yunzi, and Nan Lingsha was Nan Lingsha.
"Grandmother, don't worry. Let me finish," Zhu Minglang said.
"Alright, alright, just say it. Everyone else, don't say anything!" Old Grandmother Li reminded everyone in the Nan Clan.
"This isn't something I can make the decision on my own. I have to go back to my clan and discuss it with them. After all, the power of our clan is the only thing that can intimidate the other factions," Zhu Minglang said.
"I, Duan Changqing, will also declare my allegiance to the Ancestral Dragon City in the name of the academy. I hope the Extreme Court Academy will support me. I'm afraid I'll have to go there myself … I hope my old friends at the Extreme Court Dragon Taming Academy still remember me," Duan Changqing said.
"I'm afraid it'll take you a few days. By then, the other factions will have already slaughtered all the experts in Ancestral Dragon City," Vice Dean Bai Hongbo said.
"Don't worry about that. I've already asked the elder in my clan to buy me some time," Zhu Minglang said.
"Who is the elder in your clan? Is she that powerful?" Duan Changqing asked.
"Her name is Zhu Xuehen. She's my aunt. Her mother is a member of the Extreme Court Royal Family. If she becomes the ruler of this land, she can uphold justice for us, "Zhu Minglang said.
"What do you mean by upholding justice? Isn't it supposed to prevent other factions from getting involved?" Old Grandmother Li asked.
"The declaration of ownership is just to allow all forces to compete in a fair and open manner. It doesn't mean that if I shout that Ancestral Dragon City State is protected by me, Zhu Minglang, others will have to obediently give way. If no one upholds justice, they won't obey, "Zhu Minglang explained.
"So, the declaration of allegiance is just to buy time and prevent other factions from interfering. If the Zhu Family loses the competition, the Li Chuan Dragon Taming Academy loses the competition. Other factions can still come and take it, "Duan Changqing added.
Competition.
It was nothing more than a battle between a Dragon Taming Master and a God Mortal.
War.
It was a battle between the rulers and armies of a country.
A territory was usually controlled by both the ruling class and the faction in charge.
In fact, Ancestral Dragon City was like that too.
For example, the Li Family was clearly the ruling class. They were in charge of the people, the city, the taxes, and the army.
The Nan Family and the Dragon Taming Academy were considered the factions in charge. They were either a Dragon Taming Master or a God Mortal.
…
The war could not be restricted. They could only rely on Li Yunzi's army.
Fortunately, there was still lava around the west cliff that had not cooled down. It would produce miasma occasionally. No matter how massive the Extreme Court Nation's army was, most of them were made of mortal soldiers. They could not cross the border like Dragon Taming Master and a God Mortal.
There was still enough time. Li Yunzi's army was powerful too. As long as they could get through this "ownerless" phase, the Ancestral Dragon City would have an organization recognized by Dynasty. Even if they were defeated in the end, the Ancestral Dragon City would not become a land of slaves.
Once they got rid of the slave seal, the army could not kill the innocent, let alone a faction with strict rules.
…
At the end of the long white stone path was a mess that was still under repair. It used to be where Zhu Minglang fought Zong Gong and the rest.
Ancestral Dragon City had changed completely after a short while.
Zhu Minglang recalled Li Yunzi's worry. Now, he understood why it did not go away.
What she saw was on a completely different level from what the family members in the main hall had seen.
However, how did Li Yunzi know about the existence of the Extreme Court Continent? Why had she been preparing for it?
One must know that even Zhu Minglang had no idea that the Extreme Court Continent would fall from the sky and connect with other continents. He only knew that there might be some isolated islands and territories outside the Void Sea …
Did she think of so many things just because she saw the Barren Land?
That was not right.
"Are you worried about Li Yunzi?" A pleasant voice came. It sounded like Li Yunzi was talking behind him.
Zhu Minglang knew that the sisters' voices were similar, especially their tones when they were calm.
"Yes." Zhu Minglang nodded.
Until now, Zhu Minglang was still unable to erase that scene from his mind. She had said that she wanted to protect everything, and that actually included himself.
He saw his reflection in her eyes.
I'm lucky to be you.
Zhu Minglang also wanted to say those words to her.
He was lucky to be able to meet her when he was lost on a strange continent …
It was as if it did not matter whether he could find his way back.
"Her only failure was at Eternal City. But I know that she won't be defeated again after that, "Nan Lingsha said.
Her tone made Zhu Minglang feel like Li Yunzi had told him that herself.
"Me too. Don't worry." Zhu Minglang forced a smile to make himself look less gloomy.
"I'll participate in the competition as a member of the academy," Nan Lingsha said.
"Actually, we only need one force to hold the fort …"
"What if you lose?" Nan Lingsha asked.
Zhu Minglang's face immediately darkened.
Who are you looking down on?!
Those geniuses from the Zong Lin Clan, the Sacred Palace, and the Christian Church have all been defeated by me!
I've defeated them as a Divine Mortal.
I'll do it again as Master Dragon Husbandry!
I'll let them know what it means to be both a Divine Mortal and a Divine Mortal!
"Miss Lingsha, I'm a little confused. Does Yunzi have some special divine power? Otherwise, how could she know that the Polar Court Continent will fall?" Zhu Minglang asked.
Nan Lingsha hesitated, as if she did not want to answer Zhu Minglang's question.
But after thinking for a moment, she said, "There's a woman called Xing Hua. Her divine power is stargazing."
"Seer … I've seen countless divine mortals, but I've never heard of any stargazing prophecy!" Zhu Minglang felt like his sister-in-law was lying to him.
"You're too ignorant."
"????" Zhu Minglang felt like his knowledge of divine mortals was fake.
Zhu Minglang had heard of fortune-tellers before. They were nothing more than charlatans who read people's fortune on the streets.
"Xing Hua predicted a rough time. Everything else is Li Yunzi's own speculation," Nan Lingsha said.
"Then, I'll have to meet Miss Xing Hua if I have the chance." Zhu Minglang bowed and stopped questioning this person who could predict divine mortals.
Indeed, he had never heard of anyone who could predict divine mortals. Neither the Divine Mortal Academy nor the renowned families of divine mortals had such abilities.
It was probably because he was ignorant and inexperienced.
Or perhaps, this world didn't only have the Extreme Court Continent and Li Chuan. In the vast Milky Way, were there other continents that were slowly falling into this world, drawing closer and closer like magnets?
Could there be a shore on the other side of the Ocean of Nothingness at the end of the horizon …
"We'll depart to the Polar Court Continent in a few days," Nan Lingsha said.
Even though taking care of the competition would be the greatest help to Li Yunzi, they could not let the experts from those organizations appear on the battlefield. Otherwise, the balance of the war would be tilted.
The dynasty would not interfere.
Therefore, the first armies to enter the Li Chuan land were most likely the countries of the Polar Court Continent.
According to the news from the West Cliff and Lingxiao City, there was a small country called Rui on the other side of the West Cliff.
Rui had a total of 13 cities. Each city was similar in scale to the cities in the Li Chuan land. They were made up of dozens of cities …
The lava at the West Cliff had not subsided. The army had to cross the cliff in a long snake formation. It was difficult for horses to travel, so the efficiency was slow.
Most likely, they would first occupy Firmament City and the nearby smaller cities, where they would station their troops and recuperate.
To the west of Zulong City was a long gorge and a mountain range. The terrain was superior. They had been at war with Lingxiao City all year round. They had built many fortresses, fortresses, and city walls.
It would take at least half a year for Rui to take down Zulong City.
However, if the organizations lost the competition …
Dragon herders and divine mortals joined the war, it would be hard to say.
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