But as he listened to the reports from his subordinates, he guessed that the other party had most likely come with Tang Songyuan.
He had deliberately sent someone to report to him during that time, probably so he could prepare in advance.
"Quickly, invite the special envoy in. Also, summon all the generals currently stationed in the pass to the City Lord's Mansion."
Cai Kunsheng called out to the soldiers outside the hall, looking somewhat tense. Then he felt this might not be quite right and said, "Never mind. Send someone to notify the generals in the pass. I'll personally go welcome the special envoy!"
City Lord's Mansion.
Cai Kunsheng and a group of senior officials were warmly hosting the special envoy whom the Dao Alliance had specifically dispatched to investigate the matter.
The journey from the Dao Alliance's headquarters to Demon Suppression Pass was long and arduous. The special envoy had traveled all this way, so as the hosts, they naturally had to treat him well.
Cups clinked around the table, and conversation flowed warmly.
Fortunately, Cai Kunsheng had dealt with this Dao Alliance special envoy before. Though the two weren't particularly familiar, they had at least met each other.
The banquet was lively enough, and at least no one had been put in an awkward position.
After the banquet ended, the two spoke candidly for a long while.
The turmoil at Demon Suppression Pass had caused an uproar among both the Dao Alliance and the top powers near the pass.
After all, Demon Suppression Pass was the bridgehead where humanity fought the demons and monsters. The safety of the countless millions of people behind it depended on it, so by rights it should have been guarded like an iron wall.
Yet such a massive disturbance had erupted