Elder Qiu led the hundred officials in welcome.
Seeing Wu Rong return safely, they were overjoyed. He stepped forward and bowed. "Manor Lord!"
Wu Rong gave a slight nod. "This journey went very well. The great powers of the Six Marquises and the saints of the hundred clans all approved of the Underworld's path and are willing to travel with us. So long as the Nether Clan does not interfere, the northwest will be unified!"
"As we stationed our troops at Cliff by the Sea these past days, has Sea City shown any unusual movements?" Wu Rong asked as he walked.
The battle armor on his body gradually transformed into ceremonial robes.
Divine consciousness connected.
He reclaimed control of the giant warships from Yu She Lin Chong Dun Yi.
Yu Shen cupped his hands and said, "Reporting to the Manor Lord, Sea City has only moved its troops. The general defending the city is named Xiong Yingchen, a One-Flower great power."
"Three days ago, he sent us a letter demanding that we withdraw our forces. He even made a move against us."
"Oh?"
Wu Rong was immediately intrigued. Glancing sideways, he asked, "Who fought him?"
"Luo Hou."
Luo Shentong answered the summons and arrived.
He bowed and said, "Xiong Yingchen's strength is average. After thirty exchanges with me, he was defeated and retreated."
"He has now activated Sea City's grand formation and is holding it defensively."
"The formation is backed by the Blood Sea. Our troops are gathered in Chaozhou and cannot make a move. I fear it will not be long before the Nether River Roaming Palace learns that we have stationed troops in Chaozhou."
Wu Rong laughed heartily and waved his hand. "Good! Marquis Luo defeated the enemy as vanguard—a great merit!"
Though Luo Shentong was pleased to