The feudal lords across the land had originally been eager to make moves, but Baili Chengfeng, heir to the Zhenxi Marquis's Residence, led twenty thousand Breaking Wind Army soldiers on a circuit around Northern Li. After that, they all quieted down.
And so it remained until the end of the year.
Baili Dongjun walked through the market of Eastern Sea Market Prefecture. This voyage had taken longer than he expected, and his skin had grown somewhat darker. He found a tavern, sat down, and ordered a cup of wine along with a few small dishes.
"Honored guest, what dishes would you like? We have..."
"Anything but seafood. Thank you."
After downing several cups of wine, a burly man at the next table began speaking with great animation. "Have you heard? The Tai'an Emperor passed away a few nights ago!"
Eastern Sea Market Prefecture was far from Apocalypse City. It would take several days for news to reach this place, so everyone shook their heads.
"A few nights ago, it was said that His Majesty's illness worsened. The six princes formed an alliance and launched a coup in Apocalypse City! They supposedly fought all the way to the Hall of Peace and Purity. With the King Qing at their head, they entered the palace to force the Tai'an Emperor to hand the throne over to him!"
Baili Dongjun set down his wine cup and began listening intently.
"The King Qing? Isn't the most formidable person in Apocalypse City the Langya King?"
"Hehe, I just heard this from the commander-in-chief himself. Want to hear the rest? If you do, then this wine of mine..." The burly man raised his brows at them.
Everyone immediately turned away and prepared to rise.
A silver ingot landed on the table, and everyone looked up at