"There's no doubt that Xiahou Ling is in complete control of the Xiahou Clan." Lord Qing muttered to himself before glancing at Shangguan Qing coldly, "Contact Xiahou Ling and ask him what he means!"
Shangguan Qing naturally obeyed. After taking out his Star Bell, he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, Xiahou Ling is still uncontactable."
Lord Qing spat out another word, "Wei Shu!"
Shangguan Qing switched to another Star Bell and replied after a while, "Your Majesty, there's no response as well."
Ignore them? Lord Qing's eyes flashed fiercely, "This is my world; how can he support whoever he wants? How many soldiers can the southern guards muster? "
Defeating Armies and Wuqu looked at each other, then Defeating Armies cupped his fists and said, "About four hundred million!"
Wuqu hesitated, "Does Your Majesty want the guards to intervene? We still don't know what the Xiahou Clan is up to. Won't it be inappropriate for the guards to intervene? "
Lord Qing was silent. This was also what he was worried about. The Xiahou Clan was clearly fearless by ignoring them, but if he were to act rashly, he might fall into a trap. He glanced at the others and asked, "Isn't Niu Youde in cahoots with Hao Defang? What's happening on his side? "
Sima Wentian replied, "News from the people from the netherworld and the governor's office proves that there are no movements from the netherworld army."
Lord Qing frowned, "Could Niu Youde be in cahoots with Pang Guan?"
Wuqu said, "Unlikely. If Niu Youde really wanted to help Pang Guan, he would have already sent troops to attack Hao Defang's troops. Why would he sit back and watch? With Niu Youde's current strength, he shouldn't be unaware of such a major event, right? "
Sima Wentian nodded, "There are probably two possibilities. First, Niu Youde is being held back by the Xiahou Clan, and second, Pang Guan has promised him benefits. Whether Hao Defang continues to control the southern army's territory or Pang Guan makes the decision, it won't affect his interests, so there's no need for him to take the risk."
Lord Qing narrowed his eyes, "Shangguan, issue an order to Niu Youde to attack Pang Guan and help Hao Defang!"
Everyone immediately understood his intention. He wanted Niu Youde to test the waters and see what Niu Youde's attitude was.
"This isn't appropriate!" Gao Guan suddenly opened his mouth to stop him, "Your Majesty, Niu Youde is obviously sitting on top of the mountain to watch the tigers fight. If there are no benefits from Your Majesty's decree, I'm afraid he will not send out his troops."
Lord Qing said, "There's no harm in trying!" He nodded at Shangguan Qing, indicating for her to contact Miao Yi.
Shangguan Qing took out the Star Bell and did as he was told. He now had a way to contact Miao Yi directly.
In the attic of the Netherworld Governor's Manor, Miao Yi, who was standing beside the star atlas compass, took out a star bell and smiled at the two people beside him, "Great Steward Shangguan has sent a message."
The two Yangs looked at each other and smiled. There was a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Miao Yi smirked as he shook the Star Bell and replied.
In the main hall of the Li Palace, the star bell in Shangguan Qing's hand paused for a moment before he reported, "Your Majesty, Niu Youde said that this is a family matter of the southern army. It is not justifiable for him to interfere!"
Qing Zhu flew into a rage. "Bastard! Do you think our decree isn't legitimate? Order him to send out his troops immediately! "
Shangguan Qing sighed inwardly. 'What do you mean by having a strong army? Isn't this the same as having a strong army?' Since ancient times, be it the secular world or the Heavenly Court, it had always been the same. It was the same for the decree of a human emperor. If their subordinates didn't support it, even if they accepted the decree, it would turn out badly. It was unavoidable. Besides, it wasn't an official decree. The other party had plenty of reasons to reject it.
However, he still did as he was told. After a while, he replied, "Your Majesty, Niu Youde said that he wants to obey the decree. However, none of his subordinates would risk their lives to help someone else fight for territory. He has to have a justifiable reason."
Qing Zhu sneered, "It seems that he won't wake up without benefits. He's asking for benefits. Ask him, what does he want?"
After asking, Shangguan Qing replied, "He said that the land of the Netherworld is too small. It's inconvenient for so many people to crowd into Traversing Moon Palace's territory. He asked how Your Majesty would deal with Pang Guan's Mao Road territory if you eliminate him. Furthermore, he hopes that his actions can be justified. Even though he can't obtain an official decree right now, he hopes that Your Majesty can send out an official message through the Celestial Avenue to prove that he is carrying out Your Majesty's decree to quell the rebellion. "
Qing Zhu said decisively, "I will agree to his request. Have him send out his troops immediately!"
"Your Majesty!" Gao Guan cupped his fists again and said, "This cannot be allowed to continue!"
Qing Zhu sneered, "It's fine. If he can really help Hao Defang out of this predicament, it's still a question of whether Hao Defang will give him the Mao Road territory. Let them be."
Standing beside the star compass, Miao Yi put away the Starbell in his hand. He looked at Yang Qing on his left, then at Yang Zhaoqing on his right. Suddenly, he threw his head back and laughed out loud.
Er Yang laughed along with him. Needless to say, Miao Yi's plan must have succeeded. Otherwise, why would His Excellency be so happy?
As the star compass was put away, the three of them immediately jumped down from the loft. Miao Yi took the lead and arrived at the entrance of the underground palace. With a wave of his hand, the guards stepped aside.
Miao Yi strode into the underground palace. Facing the gazes of the generals from the main hall, he stopped and shouted, "Everyone, our chance to break out of this predicament has come. Pass down my order. Gather all troops and kill our way out of the Netherworld!"
The generals were invigorated, their blood boiling. After enduring for so many years, this day had finally arrived. They cupped their fists in unison and said, "Yes, Governor!"
The seal on the underground palace was lifted, and the generals quickly came out. They began to gather their troops brazenly and without any fear.
The door to the dungeon opened, and Miao Yi strode in. Standing at the entrance of the cage, he looked at Wen Ze and the others who were imprisoned inside.
Wen Ze and the others rushed to the bars of the cage. Wen Ze angrily said, "Niu Youde, you captured us, but you didn't interrogate us. You didn't ask us anything either. What is the meaning of this?"
Miao Yi took a step forward and stood face to face with him. "Brother Wen, I will only ask you one question. Think carefully before you answer. Are you from the Netherworld Army, or the Heavenly Court?"
Wen Ze was stunned for a moment, then he angrily said, "Niu Youde, the Heavenly Court has always treated you well. Without His Majesty's support, how could you have become the Netherworld Governor today? How dare you say such treacherous words? Isn't the Netherworld Army a part of the Heavenly Court?"
Miao Yi turned around and left, coldly saying, "The Netherworld Governor's Manor is a small place. It can't accommodate great gods like you. My army is short of heads to sacrifice to our flag!"
The prison door opened, and a few guards rushed in like wolves and tigers, hacking at the prisoners with their sabers. With their transcendence energy restricted, how could these people resist?
Amidst a shrill scream, Wen Ze struggled to crawl up from the ground, his hands covered in blood. He grabbed the cage and shook it, shouting angrily, "Niu Youde, you want to rebel. You will die a horrible death …"
A cold light flashed, and as he fell into a pool of blood and twitched, the scene of him drinking and drinking with Miao Yi in the Imperial Garden all those years ago appeared in his mind.
Walking out of the dungeon, Miao Yi also raised his head to look at the sky. The scene of him drinking and chatting happily with Wen Ze in the Imperial Garden all those years ago also flashed through his mind. He then let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with determination, and strode away …
In the midst of the chaotic army, Li An's limbs were weak, his helmet hanging crookedly on his neck, and his hair bun in Hao Defang's hand.
Under the encirclement of his personal guards, Hao Defang went on a killing spree, aiming to capture the ringleader first. After a long and fierce battle, he finally met Li An.
Li An was no match for him. In the end, he was heavily injured by Hao Defang and fell into Hao Defang's hands. He looked at Hao Defang with a helpless expression, smiling bitterly.
"You bastard! I have always treated you well. How dare you turn your back on me! "
Covered in blood, Hao Defang grabbed Li An and berated him. He didn't even ask why he had betrayed him. Instead, he raised his saber and decisively chopped off Li An's head. Raising it in his hand, he shouted, "Rebel Li An has been beheaded!"
Having lost their commander, the rebel army was instantly thrown into chaos. On top of that, they were in a weakened state, and their defeat sped up.
The surrounding guards were still fighting with all their might. Hao Defang coldly scanned his surroundings. Now he understood why there was such a mass betrayal. The Xiahou family had interfered. Just thinking about it made him shudder. The Xiahou family must have been plotting against him for many years. Otherwise, how could they have controlled his entire personal guard army in such a short period of time without him noticing? If one day, there was only this group of people protecting him and they wanted to kill him, he would not be able to escape.
Things had come to this point. The southern army was in trouble everywhere. Kou Lingxu and the others were also suppressed by the Xiahou family. The Xiahou family was determined to kill him. He couldn't understand why the Xiahou family would do this. Both sides had never crossed the bottom line when they had conflicts. He didn't completely offend the Xiahou family. Why did they have to do this? What good would this do to the Xiahou family? Could it be that his family had done something that he didn't know about?
He was very clear that Kou Lingxu and the others could barely take care of themselves. In a short period of time, there was no way he could count on their support. His only hope now was the Heavenly Court. Master Qing wouldn't just watch such a powerful force collude with the Xiahou family.
"Your Highness, good news!" Beside him, Su Yun, who was also covered in blood, reported, "The various Celestial Streets have announced the official news. The Heavenly Court has ordered Niu Youde to lead the army of the Netherworld to attack and assist Your Highness in eliminating the traitor Pang!"
Hao Defang swept a glance at the troops around him. Including the rebel army, he had already lost an estimated five million of his personal army. The rebel army had caused a ruckus in the center and caught them off guard. They weren't able to break through the encirclement in time and were firmly trapped by Pang Guan's army. All they could do now was to persevere and fight for more time.
"I hope we can make it in time," Hao Defang said calmly.
At this moment, Miao Yi's message suddenly came. Hao Defang took out the Star Bell and asked, "What is it, Governor?"
Miao Yi: I have received the Heavenly Decree to rush to Your Highness' aid. Please inform us of the military situation in the various regions in time to avoid any misunderstandings!
Hao Defang: "Thank you."
Miao Yi: "Your Highness, you must hold on!"
Meanwhile, the situation on Pang Guan's side was gradually becoming disadvantageous.
The combat strength of Hao Defang's personal army was a little beyond Pang Guan's expectations. The rebel army in his personal army was almost completely wiped out, and his side had lost almost ten million troops.
Furthermore, Hao Defang's eighty million personal army had come out in full force, attacking the way they came. They were unstoppable and had already consecutively defeated several of Pang Guan's armies.
Even worse, Hao Defang knew that Lord Qing had ordered the army of the Netherworld to rush to his aid. Pang Guan couldn't possibly not know about it. Even though Duan Chun 'er had given him a reason to comfort him, he was still worried.
As soon as he heard the news, he was about to take out the Star Bell and contact Miao Yi, but Miao Yi took the initiative to contact him first and informed him, "Marshal, Lord Qing has ordered me to lead the army to wipe out the forces of Mao Division!"
Pang Guan's heart skipped a beat when he heard this and asked anxiously, "My dear son-in-law, what do you mean?"
Miao Yi: "Don't worry, Father-in-law. I won't benefit from listening to Lord Qing. How can I obey? Furthermore, dragging this battle out is not a long-term solution. I have a plan that can accomplish this in one fell swoop. Lord Father-in-law, you must buy me a day's worth of time and inform me of the military situation in the various regions in time … "
After listening to Miao Yi's plan, Pang Guan's eyes brightened. He sighed to Chen Huaijiu and said, "His reputation is well deserved. My dear son-in-law is indeed a talented general who excels in battle. Xiaoxiao didn't marry the wrong man!"
Chen Huaijiu was stunned. He didn't know why Pang Guan would say such a thing.
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