Xiao Tianyang did not say much at the scene. Instead, he directly led the Silver Dragon King and the others toward Shenwu Hall.
As for the main forces of the three legions, they were respectively led back to their own bases by the legion commanders' deputies.
This test had thus come to a complete end.
The urgent situation at the Frontline did not affect the crowds flowing through Shenwu City.
Peddlers and laborers, mercenaries and hunters, wealthy merchants and nobles—people from all walks of life could be seen everywhere.
However, these usually busy people had now gathered in an open space some distance from Shenwu Hall, whispering among themselves.
"What day is it today? Why have all of Divine Might's higher-ups gathered together?"
"No idea. Maybe there's another operation."
"Hehe, when the guns start firing, gold comes pouring in. This means we can make another fortune for sure."
"Do you think the City Lord is making too big a fuss? Is all this really necessary?"
"Watch your words!"
"If the Nine Dragon Guards hear you, you'll be in for it!"
The moment those words fell, the entire area went silent.
One reason was that some fool unafraid of death had actually dared to discuss Xiao Tianyang in private.
The other was that their conversation had been overheard by a female Demon Lord.
"What were you just saying?"
The edges of the ground beneath their feet began to freeze, and the temperature plummeted!
The one who had acted was none other than Esdeath!
If it had been any other high-ranking official, they would most likely have ignored those words outright.
After all, the other party had not said anything particularly offensive.
Besides, dealing with someone like that personally would have been beneath their status.
However, Esdeath did not care.
Or rather,