Chapter 67: Turning the Tide

In the Western Garrison, Jiang Zhaoli; in the Southern Garrison, Zhao Jianchen; and the generals guarding the other seven gates of the capital along with tens of thousands of soldiers, all instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons as they turned toward the direction of the drumbeats. For those who commanded troops, there was no sound in the world more grating than the war drums; they would rather never hear these deathly summons from the very depths of hell for the rest of their lives.

Regarding the mutiny outside the Chunming Gate...

Bai Qichang dared not even let his smile falter. He needed this opportunity to win himself a promising future and secure powerful patrons, yet at this critical moment, he could not afford to refuse Wu Junyu’s “well-intentioned offer.”

From the Slope Platform, in the grand camp of Ying Zheng’s southern inspection, came the sound of his persistent coughing. Soon, he was gasping for breath, clearly gravely ill—beyond hope of recovery. Murong Bi was continually rubbing his back in an attempt to bring him some comfort.

Chief Long snorted coldly, his breath steaming in the air, clearly incensed by Diao Buming’s words.

With Athena no longer there to interfere, he could attempt to find a guide to the Island of Heresy on his own. As the bridgehead between the Island of Heresy and the Empire, there were surely many islanders residing in Farview City.

A massacre on a grand scale was out of the question. Yet, if the natives rose in rebellion against discipline, then the use of force to defend one’s own interests and suppress the uprising was justifiable.

The more difficult the moment, the less likely the seasoned KING squad would allow War God Unrivaled to seize any advantage. During the match, Yuan Xi’s Nezha found several opportunities to use his ultimate move, but each time the opposing team cleverly neutralized it.

On Pu Xiang Zhenren’s flesh, the scent of the Fairy of Yaoshan, Jing Xian’er, still lingered. Cold Summer’s dog, following this scent, should be able to track down Jing Xian’er.

“Gentlemen, John Carter, the traitor from the North, has already marched his troops. I believe you have all received the news. Unfortunately, Marquis Reid and Marquis Tucson have been swayed by him.

“Hahaha.” The ferryman laughed heartily, evidently enjoying his conversation with Shen Kang. He set his oar aside, removed his bamboo hat, shaped it into a fan with one hand, then squatted nearby and began fanning himself.

In every house in the neighborhood, candlelight flickered. In the Meng family home, the four of them gathered around a battered table for dinner, the atmosphere warm and peaceful.

Although Ilona was eager to seek out Harilen’s earth god immediately, Zett insisted they find a place to stay first.

The creature was just over twenty feet long, likely a fish. Its beaked forehead was pronounced, but the beak was short, the forehead only suggesting a square shape. Its streamlined body was topped with a hook-shaped, curved dorsal fin.

Cheng Xin couldn’t help but look at Qin Ming on stage with concern. Although Qin Ming had agreed to be her driver, he had not promised to write or perform songs for Helen Records. If Cheng Gang were to offer a truly tempting deal, would Qin Ming be swayed? Would he switch allegiance?

Peeping? What’s the harm? They were all men, after all. If Qi Hao had the chance, he too would gladly sneak a look at those pale thighs and even record it on his phone to savor at leisure.

Duyuan and Qu Zhifeng walked in that direction, and from afar, the words inscribed on the Merit Stele flowed like clouds.

That place would soon become the center of Donghai County. The government or corporations would repurchase the original homes, with prices set after negotiation, and at least higher than the market rate. Moreover, residents would receive relocation and resettlement compensation—after calculation, over ten thousand per square meter, an irresistible offer.

“Shall we take a break?” Su Yi asked, panting. In the past half hour, they had fended off nearly six attacks from different beasts. Though not difficult to overcome, their own levels made the encounters troublesome.

It was a pity Xiao Ruoyao had already left Jianghai City, or she and her mother could have been invited for a homely meal.