Except for the Dugu Clan, almost all the major forces in the Southern Territory were attacked. Their attackers were everywhere.
The Dutian Clan and the Nether Clan, in particular, were attacked the most, followed by the Muyun Clan of the three clans. Rumor had it that the elder of the Muyun Clan, Mu Muhui, was directly crippled after leaving the clan. His cultivation was crippled. If the experts of the clan had not arrived in time, he probably would have died.
Acheron suffered great losses and almost became a target of scorn. Gao Canyun, who was temporarily the commander of the Imperial Guards of the Human Emperor Palace, carried out precise attacks on Acheron's strongholds.
Every time she passed by, five or six Acheron's strongholds were wiped out. Acheron, who was already in danger, was immediately in a precarious situation after the Human Emperor Palace joined the fray.
Only then did the major forces realize that Zhu Que's death had violated the Human Emperor Palace's taboo.
If it were not for the fact that the Human Emperor Palace represented the Human Emperor, Gao Canyun would not only have to deal with Acheron, but also them.
Three months later, when the major forces were suffering heavy losses and on the brink of collapse, a piece of shocking news came from Zhu Que City at the border.
The Demon Clan's five million troops launched a surprise attack on Zhu Que City and almost breached it. The Rosefinch Army fought back with all its might, but they still suffered great losses.
This news shocked the entire Southern Territory and the entire Human Race. No one expected the Demon Clan to attack!
This news was like a head-on blow to the heads of the various major forces, hitting them until they were dizzy and disoriented.
According to the previous agreement, as long as Zhu Que died, the Demon Clan's anger would be quelled. But now, the Demon Clan did not abide by the previous agreement. Instead, they launched a large-scale invasion of Zhu Que City.
"What will come will come. The major forces are so stupid. Did they think that by using Lord Zhu Que as the scapegoat, they would be able to quell the Demon Clan's anger? Childish, how childish! "
"Without Lord Zhu Que, who will guard Zhu Que City? Who will guard the Southern Border Gate? "
The entire Southern Territory was in mourning. Dugu Tianyu, the head of the Dugu Clan, rushed to Zhu Que City at the first possible moment to prepare to command the battle.
Half a month later, in the Human Emperor Palace.
"The Demon Tribe is only testing the waters. The key issue now is that the Human Emperor Palace should stop suppressing the major forces and release all the forces in the Southern Land!" Zhao Mingli said.
"A probing attack?" Wu Shenkong looked at him in disbelief.
"The Demon Clan's territory does not face the Human Clan. Drawing out five million troops from the Southern Land will inevitably cause the other territories to be empty, so the Demon Clan does not dare to attack with full force." Zhao Mingli said, "As long as we release the major forces and negotiate with the demon race, the demon race's army will definitely retreat!"
"Is this your idea, or His Majesty's?" Wu Shenkong asked.
"This … is my personal opinion." Zhao Mingli did not dare to fake a decree. "However, the situation has already reached this point. We should be thinking of how to reduce our losses, not continue the infighting and give the Demon Clan an opportunity to attack!"
"Haha, when they assassinated the Ninth Zhu Que, did they think this day would come?" Wu Shenkong said coldly. "They only want to manage their own territories and make peace with the Demon Clan. Even if there is an opportunity, it was created by them. And I think this is not your idea. You are the one who received bribes from the major forces to be their lobbyist!"
Zhao Mingli was angered when he heard this. He said, "Palace Master, how can you say that? I am thinking for the clan!"
"Haha." Wu Shenkong sneered. "What's the point of looking for me? My Human Emperor Palace did not move against the major forces. We only moved against Acheron. Could it be that Lord Zhao is also here to be Acheron's lobbyist?"
"What do you mean I'm here to be Acheron's lobbyist? Even if I had ten thousand times the courage, I wouldn't be Acheron's lobbyist!" Zhao Mingli said, "If the Human Emperor Palace doesn't retreat, those people who are secretly dealing with the major forces won't either. They're following your lead!"
"Zhao, don't accuse a good person wrongly." Wu Shenkong slapped the table and stood up. "I, Wu Shenkong, do not have the ability to mobilize so many hidden forces. Moreover, why did they purposely make trouble for the Three Sects, Seven Schools, and Four Great Families instead of the Dugu Clan? Shouldn't you, Lord Zhao, know better than me what they are doing in secret? "
"Palace Master, you don't mean …"
"See him out!" Wu Shenkong said coldly.
Zhao Mingli left with his tail between his legs. He had visited the Human Emperor Palace, the Lan Clan, and the Dugu Clan that day, but he had not received any support from any of the major forces.
"This group of idiots, how stupid must they be to think of killing the Vermillion Bird!" Zhao Mingli sighed.
The information he had received before was not to kill Zhu Que, but to put Zhu Que under house arrest. As long as Zhu Que was alive, it would not be so troublesome.
However, things were different now. Zhu Que's death had not only enraged the Rosefinch Army, but also the Human Emperor Palace and all the cultivators in the Southern Land.
Usually, they were high and mighty and did not care about the gossip of these cultivators. However, things were different now. The Human Emperor Palace was furious and acted on behalf of the Human Emperor.
Even the Emperor of the Imperial Dragon City would not interfere in the affairs of the Southern Land. After all, Zhu Que had died on the territory of the Human Race. She had not died in battle, but was assassinated. The Human Emperor had to give the world an explanation.
Zhao Mingli had originally wanted to use the invasion of the Demon Race to persuade the Palace Master of the Human Emperor Palace. As long as the Palace Master compromised, the major forces would be able to breathe a sigh of relief. However, he had not expected that Wu Shenkong would understand the Emperor's decree and would not let go. This left him with no other choice.
Zhao Mingli felt that the most troublesome thing was not the invasion of the Demon Race, but why did the Demon Race invade?
"These idiots. Don't tell me they really sent people to the Demon Race to get them out of this situation?" Zhao Mingli could not help but be deeply alarmed when he thought of this. "I hope not!"
The Human Emperor did not start a war with the Demon Race because he had his own plans. After all, the Southern Land was not as strong as the Demon Race. If they fought, they might not be able to gain an advantage.
It was better to take advantage of the situation and keep the peace.
However, if someone really colluded with the Demon Race and let the Demon Race invade the Human Race, the nature of the situation would be completely different. The current Emperor seemed gentle, but once this bottom line was crossed, he would definitely be furious!
"It seems that His Majesty has to step in to get out of this predicament," Zhao Mingli thought.
The sudden attack of the Demon Race did not bring any benefits to the major forces of the Southern Land.
The reward of Wan Guan Restaurant was still there. Gao Canyun still led the Imperial Guards to kill in all directions in the Southern Land. Other than some of the most secretive strongholds, most of Acheron's strongholds were almost wiped out.
As for the Dutian Clan's Du Tian City, heads were often hung on people's heads. However, the Dutian Clan did not even see a shadow of the murderer.
A hidden force in the Southern Land was killing the experts of the various major forces. It was not that they did not think of counterattacking, but they had to know where the enemy was before they could do so!
However, these people would change places after a shot, and there was no trace of them.
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