Liang Province Peace

Liang Prefecture, one month ago.

With the arrival of reinforcements from all sides, the collapse of the Demon front and the rapid recapture of most of the cities occupied by the Demon were swiftly reversed.

Throughout Liang Prefecture, Battle Flag fluttered. To prevent too many Demons from harming the people in some cities, Li Tiangang and Li Xuanli discussed drawing light cavalry from the army, replacing them with Haotian Battle Flag, and sending them to various cities ahead of time to intimidate and gather information.

If the situation becomes unfavorable, then wait for the main army. If they can use their Battle Flag to intimidate the Demon in the city, they can rescue the people inside first.

After all, if they waited even a day longer, tens of thousands of people would become food for the Demon.

Therefore, the faster the recapture of territory and the rescue of the people, the better.

After the clarion call for this massive counterattack was sounded, many small and medium-sized Demon forces that had joined the Great Demon forces in their attack, attempting to take advantage of the chaos, were thrown into a panic, never expecting the front lines to collapse so quickly.

Initially, after hearing numerous favorable Intelligence from the Tianji Hall, it Demon that the demons would annex Liang Prefecture, but the situation has reversed.

In an instant, the fearful memories etched into the Bloodline of this ancient Dynasty were once again recalled.

Many clans with elderly Demon within them chose to withdraw, taking advantage of the chaos in Liang Prefecture to avoid being tracked down.

If they are wanted by the police, they will have little place to live Beyond the Border and will have to live a life of constant hiding.

"Why, why were we defeated so quickly?"

"Didn't they say that the Grand Elder of Dragon Gate would lead us to break through Liang Prefecture?"

Among the Demon, many Great Demon roared Anger, questioning the Bird Demon of the Tianji Hall.

The Bird Demon of the Tianji Hall felt bitter. As Demon, they naturally sided with the three major powers. Moreover, they had not yet revealed that the Great Void Realm Sovereign had also personally come to the battlefield.

This is a secret of this war, and must not be revealed, to prevent these Demons who know the Intelligence from being captured by the Human Race and becoming known to Human Race.

"According to Intelligence from the front lines, Dragon Gate has been defeated. For details, you will need to purchase Blood Jade."

Using the same rhetoric, the Bird Demon of the Tianji Hall responded to the various Demon forces.

Regardless of whether they win or lose the war, the money their Tianji Hall will make will certainly not be small.

This is why, despite its apparent lack of combat power, the Tianji Hall is ranked among the top Demon forces, alongside those like the Dragon Gate.

Some Demon chose to flee for their lives, too lazy to investigate. They figured the Intelligence would naturally spread over time, and they could find out about it for free.

However, some Demon were wealthy and irritable. Although they were angry, they still chose to buy immediately, and soon learned the detailed reason from the Bird Demon of the Tianji Hall.

The Great Void Realm Sovereign personally directed the operation, but a young Human Race Young General suddenly appeared, arriving on the battlefield and slaying seven Demon Kings. He was then pursued by the Great Void Realm Sovereign and the Grand Elder of the Dragon Gate, and fled to the Beyond the Border Liang Prefecture.

The news quickly spread among the Demon. The Demon originally lived outside Heaven's Gate Pass had migrated elsewhere. When they heard the news, they were surprised but not too surprised, as they had long heard of the Young General who sat at Heaven's Gate Pass.

Meanwhile, the Demon in other Beyond the Border of Liang Prefecture were shocked that Peerless Prodigy had been born among the Human Race!

An old Demon lamented, recalling the Cang Province incident from over a decade ago.

He was also Young General who appeared out of nowhere, who led only a few thousand Iron Cavalry and single-handedly quelled the rebellion and guarded a province.

Now, fifteen years later, another Young General has emerged, seemingly Reincarnation of Destiny. This also suggests that the Human Race's fortune has not declined, and three guillotines still hang over the heads of the Demon.

The Demon were routed; upon hearing the name of Haotian, they all fled in panic.

The operation to recapture the city did not consume much military strength. With the arrival of the army of the Great Yu Imperial Clan to provide reinforcements, they surrounded Liang Prefecture and wiped out many fleeing Demon.

The 500,000- Imperial Clan army that was supposed to be reinforcements is now only doing the finishing touches. As a result, the fleeing Demon are being wiped out by the massive army, suffering heavy casualties. The few Demon that manage to escape are also exterminated and their forces destroyed. Only a few minor demons manage to escape, leaving behind fear and painful memories.

"Reporting, Your Highness!"

The vanguard returned from reconnaissance, carrying the banner of Yu Emperor, with the Black Yu Character fluttering in the wind.

"The Demon in the city thirty miles ahead have abandoned it and fled. Now the army has taken over and is calling on the remaining guards and civilians to treat the wounded."

The vanguard soldier dismounted and quickly reported back.

Before him stood a crimson-scaled Jiaolong, several dozen feet long, with a young man in golden Divine Armor, his cloak fluttering in the wind, standing on its back.

The fact that he can be addressed as "Your Highness" indicates that he is of extraordinary status.

The character "Yan" on the Divine Armor on his chest signifies his identity. He is a familiar figure to both the court and Aristocratic Clan, and is none other than the Thirteenth Prince, Jiang Yan, who is among the most famous of the dozens of princes.

At a young age, he had already made Merit and Fame. He was said to be extremely brave, and if he had not been born into the Imperial Clan, he would at least have been granted the title of Hou-rank Noble.

At this moment, Jiang Yan frowned slightly as she listened to the vanguard's words and said, "I heard that a Great Demon is stationed there. How many troops did they use to defeat it so easily?"

"I heard that not a single soldier was injured."

The vanguard soldier bowed respectfully and recounted the details in detail.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan's eyes, with their sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, revealed a hint of surprise, which quickly turned cold:

"Hmph, the Haotian Battle Flag? It's laughable that a mere Battle Flag can intimidate Great Demon!"

"Is the Late Emperor of my Great Yu Imperial Clan less intimidating than the Haotian Battle Flag? These Demon, it seems my father has been too lenient with them all these years!"

"Pass on the order!"

His face was icy cold as he said, "Slay all the Demon we encounter along the way, leaving none alive. Capture the Great Demon alive, and once Liang Prefecture is pacified, I will build a high altar to refine the Great Demon and shake the demons of the All Under Heaven!"

"Let these Demon know what the consequences will be for invading the territory of my Great Yu Dynasty!"

As the Imperial Clan army arrived, forces from other major states also rushed to Liang Prefecture to reinforce the battlefield.

These forces included scions of the Aristocratic Clan, members of various martial arts sects, and local armies from different prefectures. Upon hearing of the troubles in Liang Prefecture, they came to its aid from all directions.

However, each major state has a vast territory of 70,000 to 100,000 li, and unless the army uses some secret military items to speed up its march, reinforcements often take some time.

By the time all forces arrived, the cleanup of the battlefield in Liang Prefecture was already nearing completion. The entire battle, from the Demon's attack to its pacification, took less than ten days.

The remaining task is to eliminate the Demon lurking throughout the territory. Some of these Demons have fled to Townships and villages to hide, and will continue to harm the people once the storm Past.

After all, with the defenses breached, countless Demons have poured in, and Liang Prefecture covers a vast area, requiring careful investigation.

"Seventh Brother, we just interrogated the Bird Demon from the Tianji Hall. Hao'er lured the three Demon Kings to the Mo River that Fourth Uncle guards."

At the Liang Province Military Headquarters, a glimmer of hope appeared in Li Xuanli's eyes as he said, "Perhaps, with Fourth Uncle's help, Hao'er might not be in danger. Fourth Uncle is quite experienced with the situation at the Mo River."

Li Tiangang breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "With Fourth Uncle here, there's hope of escaping using the Mo River. Is the Demon King currently guarding outside the Mo River?"

"They went in too."

"In that case, this is invaluable Intelligence; we can catch them red-handed!"

Li Tiangang's eyes lit up slightly.

Li Xuanli nodded. "But that Candlelight God is only at the half-step Great Peace Dao Realm. If we want to hunt him down, I'm afraid we'll have to ask Second Uncle to come, and that won't be enough. We'll also need the other Pillar of the Sea of the Divine General Residence to join forces. If we could get that old lady from the Xia Family to come..."

He Pause, then shook his head. That old lady had been in charge of the Xia Family for many years and had never left easily. He was afraid she wouldn't take action because of this.

"Why not ask the Buddha Master?" Li Xuanli pondered.

Li Tiangang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "The Buddha Master may not intervene; he might only send Bodhisattva to deal with it. You should have already seen through what happened in Liang Prefecture!"

Li Xuanli thought of Lin Wujing and certain rumors, and nodded slightly:

"But the True Person of the Qian Dao Palace won't leave the palace easily. We can't let him escape this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, can we?"

"Let the Imperial Clan intervene. They should make the call. I heard that Two Princes Jiang Yan and Jiang Chong have both come. Let's discuss this with them. If they can gather the Sword Saint and other powerful figures to form a joint attack, and also invite the Imperial Guard Commander, then the Candlelight God will surely die!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Tiangang's eyes.

"OK."

Li Xuanli nodded.

With the end of the rebellion in Liang Prefecture and the return to peace, Prince Jiang Yan, together with the Liang Province Army and the Divine General Residence, built a high altar in the state and used nine Great Demons at the Three Immortalities Realm to offer sacrifices to the heavens.

It was ostensibly a ritual to worship the spirits of the people of Liang Prefecture, but in reality, it was a way to intimidate Demon.

The news spread quickly, causing even greater fear among the Demon Beyond the Border.

After the Demon Sacrifice ended, news spread in all directions.

The Xia Family.

In a simple courtyard, an Old Woman was raising poultry, feeding chickens and ducks.

"Suckling."

The Old Woman took out a handful of rice and tossed it in front of several little yellow chicks, letting them peck at it.

The little yellow chicks obediently pecked at the rice gently, eating with great relish.

Suddenly, the Small Courtyard was pushed open, and a middle-aged woman dressed in patched clothes walked in, holding a letter in her hand.

She had a simple appearance, with a gray Wooden Hairpin in her hair, but beneath her rough linen sleeves was skin as white as dew, which looked delicate and flawless.

The Old Woman sat in a recliner, gently rocking back and forth, watching the little yellow chick pecking at the rice in front of her with a kind and contented expression.

Only when the middle-aged woman approached did she look up, her gaze naturally falling on the scroll in the other woman's hand, and the smile on her face faded slightly.

"Madam, it's a letter from the Li Family."

The middle-aged woman said softly and respectfully.

The Old Woman reached out and took the letter, slowly reading it. After a long while, she gently closed the letter and murmured:

"Now that the nation is in decline, these old fogies are getting restless."

"Madam, shall we go?"

The middle-aged woman spoke cautiously and softly, "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If the Candlelight God Dao Domain, he shouldn't have perished in the Mo River. Once he emerges, it will be the perfect time to hunt him down."

The Old Woman placed the letter she was holding behind the recliner, then grabbed a handful of rice and tossed it to the little yellow chick at her feet:

"The Tianji Hall should have already relayed this Intelligence to the other Demon forces. Although Demon are constantly at odds with each other, they understand the principle of mutual dependence."

"The Ancient Demon Hall is at odds with the Great Void Realm, so it most likely won't send reinforcements. However, Gluttony Valley, Dragon Gate, and the Saint Palace will all send people Past."

"That's both an opportunity and a trap."

"This battle may very well be bait for the Demon."

As she said this, she gently kicked one of the little yellow chicks and chuckled, "Don't be greedy and eat them all; leave some for the others."

The largest little yellow chick was kicked aside, looking somewhat aggrieved, and could only shrink back towards the middle-aged woman's feet.

The middle-aged woman shifted her feet slightly before saying, "Madam, do you mean we should observe the situation for now?"

"Let's wait."

The Old Woman said softly.

The Wang Family.

In a deep, palace-like hall, three figures gathered.

"I just received another letter from the Li Family; the rebellion in Liang Prefecture has been quelled."

One of the men, a burly man with a dignified face, said in a low voice, "Li Tiangang previously sent out the Eight Directions Command Flag to request reinforcements, but our Wang Family is too far Past. By the time we arrive, it will probably be over, and there will be no response. If we don't go and show our support this time, we'll probably be the subject of gossip."

"Hmph, so what if they're talkative? These Demon's affairs are none of our business. Our Wang Family's troops have already been distributed to them. Isn't that enough?" another gaunt middle-aged man said coldly.

"Those are things of the Past, let's not bring them up again."

An elderly man sitting at the top said in a low voice, "Grievances and grudges are all things of the past, impossible to investigate thoroughly."

"In the current situation of the Great Yu Dynasty, the Demon are a minor matter; the problem of the Mo River is becoming increasingly serious."

"Zhendong is currently aiming for 10,000 Merit Points. I wonder what special changes will occur once he reaches 10,000."

At this point, he sighed, his brow furrowed with worry, yet also with a hint of expectation.

"Some changes are likely to occur. Our challenges and research on the Mo River over the years have made this Merit Board far more than just an empty title."

The imposing man on the right said, "Our 98th generation ancestor accumulated over ten thousand merits back then, wasn't that recorded? It seems he received an extra Fate-Reversal Opportunity, and his fortune flourished, which is why our Wang Family has produced so many talented individuals in recent years."