The next day.
The Hundred Flowers Valley's supreme elder, the Night-Blooming Cereus Fairy, its valley master, Hua Yuling, and its grand elder, Hua Wuyi, made a joint announcement.
The Hundred Flowers Valley had submitted to the Marquis of Chu.
The moment the news spread, all of Jade Prefecture shook.
When the factions still resisting in various regions, or hesitating and watching from the sidelines, learned of the Hundred Flowers Valley's surrender, the last vestiges of resistance in most of them crumbled completely.
Even an immortal sect of the Divine Mansion Realm with a legacy spanning thousands of years had surrendered. What could they possibly use to withstand the Marquis of Chu's army, whose blades were at the height of their power?
The Song Family, Whalefall Prefecture.
"Hahaha! The Hundred Flowers Valley really did surrender!"
Upon receiving the news, Song Tianxiong clapped his hands and laughed, his face alight with irrepressible delight.
Sun Wancai and Wang Li were also flushed with excitement.
"Brother Song, we really bet on the right horse this time!"
Sun Wancai rubbed his hands, his little eyes gleaming. "The Marquis of Chu's takeover of Jade Prefecture is a foregone conclusion. Our three families seized the initiative in Whalefall Prefecture and were the first to rise up. The Marquis of Chu certainly won't forget that contribution!"
"Exactly!"
A smile appeared even on Wang Li's sinister face. "Now all we have to do is keep Whalefall Prefecture stable and wait for the Marquis of Chu to send someone to take control."
"Oh, and those diehards who refuse to appreciate our kindness and still favor the Hundred Flowers Valley must be purged as soon as possible. Not one can be spared!"
A cold glint flashed through Song Tianxiong's eyes. "Naturally. Pass down my orders: place the entire city under martial