This was a Prince's Mansion in Longjiang City. Its grounds were vast, with mountains and flowing water. Though many of the mountains had been artificially constructed, they were still imposing. There were over a hundred servants within the mansion alone.
The place was brilliantly lit and bustling with voices. Many dignitaries were gathered here. Not a single seat in the hall was empty.
All the powerful nobles and wealthy merchants of Longjiang City had gathered here.
At the head of the hall sat a formidable-looking man. One glance was enough to tell that he was an important figure, his features stern and dignified.
He was a prince, holding great power and influence. That was also why he had ties to the Divine Cult. He had basically won over all of Longjiang City, turning it into his own sphere of influence.
A servant whispered something into his ear. He went to a room in the back, where the person who had previously ridden in the sedan chair was kneeling on the floor, his face filled with panic. "Your Highness, Earth Dragon and Lord Min are dead!"
"Today, we joined forces with two branches to kill that Daoist, but we failed. Instead, we were wiped out by him!"
The prince's expression changed when he heard this, but then he smiled. "Isn't that a good thing? Everyone in Longjiang City has already been brought under my control. If the Divine Cult is destroyed, it will be a tremendous benefit to me. Then I can control all operations along the entire riverway!"
"All transportation within this area will belong to me, and there will be no more control from the Divine Cult. Heh heh, it would be even better if the Divine Cult's Fire God could be eliminated as well!"
The prince's eyes brimmed