Those in charge of the Great Five Alliance were all old monsters from the mountain. They'd been in hiding for many years in human territory.
With the Human Emperor dead, they couldn't break through to the great emperor realm. Naturally, they were disheartened, so they volunteered to come to Mount Buzhou.
They were considered to be the strongest half-step Martial Emperors in this group. Even if they weren't strong enough, they were still close to the Martial Emperor Realm.
Chong Changqing's words caused many old monsters to become vigilant. However, under the impact of the huge victory, these old monsters quickly dispelled this bit of doubt.
"Even the Human Emperor Palace has backed down. How long can Stone City last? If they're really going to fight us to the death, they might as well join the legion and plan for the future! "
"That's right, they're special, but not all of them are unafraid of death. As for the future … Haha, I think they won't have a future. We just need to control Stone City and the strongholds on the mountain, and the legion won't be able to make any waves."
"That's right. Although the legion has occupied most of the strongholds at the foot of the mountain, without the strongholds on the mountain, it's futile. Besides, we have many strongholds at the foot of the mountain. Even if the legion wants to, it's powerless!"
"Stone City's army must obey the orders of the Human Emperor Palace if they join the legion. Otherwise, they'll be disobeying orders. As long as the Human Emperor Palace doesn't declare war on the Heavenly Dao Academy, they'll be under orders. Isn't it better to let them guard the other tribes while we mine in peace?"
Amicable expressions filled the ancestral hall of Stone City. The entire city was quickly divided among them. The only thing they didn't dare touch was the Hunter's Inn.
They didn't disrupt the order of Stone City. Instead, they wanted to be like Ye Tianze. After taking control of Stone City, they'd make all experts who wanted to go up the mountain pay taxes to them.
That would solve the problem once and for all.
The Great Five Alliance's power would only grow stronger as they mined the resources on the mountain and continuously collected taxes.
Without the resources on the mountain, the Human Emperor Palace would grow weaker and weaker.
Chong Changqing still had doubts, but they were completely dispelled by the atmosphere.
"We have to be on guard against the outsiders. We should send people to contact the Demons and the Asuras immediately. Their territories on this mountain border our territory. We'll pay them more protection fees later, and..."
Chong Changqing said, "We need to change our strategy of allying with the Wu people to deal with the three races. Now that the Human Sovereign has fallen, the human race is in decline. We can't make any more powerful enemies."
Originally, the Great Five Alliance didn't plan to start a war with the pagans. As soon as he said that, the entire hall applauded. They just wanted to peacefully exploit the resources on Buzhou Mountain to strengthen their forces.
As for the war with the alien races? That was what the army should do!
Just as they had expected, five days after Shi Cheng's army was incorporated into the army, the army gave up all the strongholds on the mountain.
Chong Changqing completely dispelled his doubts. Good news came one after another.
The messengers sent to the Monster Race and the Shura Race had returned. The Monster Race and the Shura Race were willing to live in harmony with the humans on the mountain. The condition was that the humans would not invade the territories of the Monster Race and the Shura Race.
Furthermore, the humans had to pay a huge amount of protection fees to the Monster Race and the Shura Race every year.
Chong Changqing calculated. Even if they paid this huge amount of protection fees, with the income from the various strongholds and the endless tax revenue from Shi Cheng in the future, it would be enough to fill them up.
Another piece of good news came from the army. After Shi Cheng's army was incorporated into the White Tiger Army, they were immediately disbanded!
This disbandment wasn't a complete disbandment. Instead, the three hundred thousand soldiers were divided into the five main armies of the White Tiger Army under the command of the five great generals.
Although it temporarily increased the strength of the White Tiger Army, Chong Changqing knew very well that this way, Shi Cheng's old subordinates would no longer be a threat.
"Shi Cheng's old subordinates have amazing combat strength. However, if they aren't disbanded, the army might not be able to suppress them. After disbanding them and assimilating them, Lu Xiufu will be able to command them like an extension of his arm," Chong Changqing said.
Chong Changqing said, "It seems that Lu Xiufu is also worried that they will cause some trouble."
After Shi Cheng's army was disbanded and divided into the various legions, the Great Five Alliance was completely relieved. Their last bit of doubt was completely dispelled.
However, for Shi Cheng's army, it was a huge blow. They originally thought that after joining the army, they would still have a complete organization.
Only now did they understand that the army and the Great Five Alliance had joined forces to divide Shi Cheng. Shi Cheng had completely become a sacrifice in this game.
"How is the morale of Shi Cheng's army?"
Lu Xiufu asked in the Eastern Region's Human Sovereign Palace.
Lu Ran said with a bitter face, "Although the morale is low, the people of Shi Cheng seem to be suppressing their anger. I don't know if it's because of Lee Chao-young's death or because we and the Great Five Alliance divided Shi Cheng."
"It's good that they're suppressing their anger."
Lu Xiufu said with a smile, "I want them to be angry. They won't erupt in silence anymore, they'll die in silence! The fiercer their anger, the better. This way, they will have a place to vent their anger in the future! "
When Lu Ran heard this, he felt that something was wrong. He felt that Lu Xiufu's recent actions had been very strange.
However, now that the situation was in front of him, he didn't dare to think too much. However, this sentence made Lu Ran feel a glimmer of hope.
"Sir, do you have any backup plans?" Lu Ran asked.
"Backup plans?"
Lu Xiufu said with a smile, "Of course I do. Shi Cheng's army is too spoiled. Look at those battles they fought. Although they were beautiful, the resources they consumed each time were several times that of the White Tiger Legion. In a battle of the same level, the White Tiger Legion only needed one-third of their resources. But what about them? They should be given a hard life. Otherwise, how can my legion have so many resources to support them? "
"This is your backup plan?" Lu Ran said in disbelief, "But their battle record is several times that of our White Tiger Legion."
"If they didn't have the White Tiger Legion backing them up, would they be able to do whatever they want on the mountain?"
Lu Xiufu said, "When did you become so short-sighted? The White Tiger Legion's ultimate goal in guarding the borders of the human race is not to take risks. It is to protect this land and not let a single foreign race enter the human race. This is our mission and duty!"
Lu Ran was speechless. He suddenly felt that Lu Xiufu had changed. He was no longer as aggressive as before.
However, he didn't blame Lu Xiufu. After experiencing so many setbacks, his edges were gradually smoothed out. If the Human Emperor was still alive, perhaps he wouldn't be like this.
"It's a pity for Shi Cheng. It's a pity for Ye Tianze that brat. It wasn't easy to build a foundation, but now it's a wedding dress for a bunch of selfish bastards!"
When Lu Ran left the Human Emperor Palace, he was resentful, but more than that, he felt helpless.
The strange movements of the human race were continuously transmitted to the Yao and Shura Tribes through White Tiger City.
"I keep feeling that there's something strange about this!" The Demon Master saw through the situation. "But what's strange about it?"
"You think it's strange, but you still lost to Ye Tianze in the end," said a young Yao youth. "This also created an opportunity for me. This time, we'll work with the Shura Tribe to destroy the Great Five Alliance and the human territory on the mountain. The only one left … is the White Tiger Legion. Without the Human Emperor, we can march straight in and drive them to the foot of White Tiger City. We won't even give them the stronghold at the foot of the mountain!"
"Your Highness, don't be anxious about this expedition. It's better to observe for a while," said the Demon Master.
"You're already a prisoner now. Why do you have so much nonsense to say?"
The young demon said, "I'm not here to ask for your advice. I'm here to tell you that I can do what you can't do. Poor humans. They sent messengers here, wanting to mend their relationship with us. Those shameless bastards want to take the resources of Mount Buzhou in broad daylight? Are they worthy? "
"Wait!" The Demon Master suddenly realized something and shouted, "Stop right there …"
However, the young Yao left the prison without looking back, leaving the Demon Master with a sorrowful expression.
"Ye Tianze!!!" The Demon Master gritted his teeth. Blood flowed out of his mouth, and his body trembled slightly.
He wanted to leave, but the Demon Trapping Chains locked him tightly.
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