The next morning.
Before the mist had fully dispersed, the allied forces of the noble families made their move.
Tao Yuanshan did not waste any time. At dawn, he assembled his troops and began attacking Ninggu City.
At the very front was an elite force of around a hundred men assembled by several smaller noble families. Each held firearms and vigilantly scanned the streets ahead and the Rooftops on either side.
They were the vanguard, responsible for scouting the way and clearing obstacles.
Although Special Ability Users held the deciding power in major wars of this era, large numbers of ordinary people still took part once battle began.
After all, there were still too few Special Ability Users.
And their overall strength was insufficient.
They were all low-level Evolvers. If they started by exchanging curses, a few rounds might get them killed by the Supernatural backlash from a Vicious Ghost awakening.
So they would only appear at the most critical moments.
At this moment.
The gates of Ninggu City stood wide open. The guards from yesterday had all withdrawn, and the city appeared completely deserted.
The streets were equally deathly silent.
The forces entered the city smoothly, meeting no resistance whatsoever.
"This is normal to an absurd degree."
"Looks like they intend to fight us in street battles within the city."
Outside the city.
Feng Jizu sat atop a tall horse, several copper coins clenched in his hand as his gaze swept across the situation within the city.
"Heh!"
"Street battles?"
"With them?"
Tao Yuanshan's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, his tone filled with disdain.
"Vanguard."
"Pick up the pace. Secure the Bell and Drum Tower in the city center first!"
He gave the order.
The hundred-man vanguard acknowledged the command and quickened their pace, advancing along the