"Prime Minister, I must remind you: the city must remain stable. Have the Dark Night Division patrol more. We moved the civilians too quickly and did not investigate thoroughly enough. I'm afraid something may go wrong."
"Don't worry. I already made arrangements!"
Lu Lingshuang saluted, then quietly led more than ten thousand troops out of the city along a secret path.
Last time, there had been too many barbarians, and the tunnel had not been completed. This time, it was finally useful. Lu Lingshuang's gaze was resolute. Holding the top-tier Sky-Breaking Cone, she was like Zhao Yun—she would risk her life to turn the situation around.
Their escape from the city was somewhat slow. Once safety was confirmed, the Lu Family Army quickened its pace. No one expected a sudden shout from the city walls: "Liuyun Immortal Sect, welcome the Barbarian Army into the city! Brothers, charge! Open the gates!"
"Tianmen Immortal Sect, welcome the Barbarian Army into the city! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The Dark Night Division's warriors had been patrolling the city, fearing spies might be hiding among the refugees. They had never imagined that the Immortal Sects would be the first to revolt.
"The Barbarian King has decreed that once the Barbarian Army enters the city, the Immortal Sects' treatment will remain unchanged. Brothers, Changsheng City cannot be defended any longer. Let's rebel and welcome the Barbarian Army into the city!"
The cries of battle shook the heavens as people from some Immortal Sects fiercely attacked the Imperial Guards defending the city.
Lu Lingshuang was stunned, feeling as if she were dreaming. Her deputy's eyes widened as well. "Commander, what do we do now? Changsheng City can't be defended..."
Lu Lingshuang's expression hardened. "No more waiting. Follow me and charge the Barbarian Army's command platform. As long as