The golden-armored soldiers were also shocked by our arrival. One squad immediately split off and came over, surrounding us on all sides...
The safe zone in this chaotic flow of immortal energy in Lan Province was huge. After all, this was practically the location of the exit. Yet the appearance of such a massive force of golden-armored heavenly soldiers was still conspicuous beyond measure. More importantly, this area should have been the location of the several prefectures we had occupied in the past, which was what left me utterly baffled!
"Looks like we suffered a defeat, and the entrance was occupied at this critical juncture. But stationing troops here is truly strange. Could it be that the Emperor doesn't intend to fight our rebel army, but instead plans to seize Lan Province?" I muttered to myself as one squad of golden-armored heavenly soldiers arrived before us.
"You're cultivators from Lan Province, aren't you? This place is now under the control of the Emperor of Central Province. If you're cultivators from Lan Province, return immediately. If you wish to enter Central Province, you'll have to register and be entered into the rolls. You cannot go to places where the rebels are stationed, and the locations you visit must be designated by us. You'll also have to register again at regular intervals." The golden-armored heavenly general spoke with stern authority.
I thought for a moment, then said, "How many of you are there, that you dare to block the road and rob people?"
The golden-armored heavenly general's expression turned grim. He immediately drew his long sword, and the heavenly soldiers behind him also drew their golden long swords with a series of metallic clangs, surrounding me completely.
"How many of us? Block the road and rob people? Heh. Take a good look