Meanwhile, Lu Lingun's army silently appeared outside the Northern Mountains, northeast of the War Soul Dynasty.
This place was already close to the territory of the Long Night Empire.
During this period, Lu Lingun had been cursed out miserably.
At the same time, many ministers had submitted memorials demanding that he be stripped of his position as marshal. This made Lu Lingun resolve to enter the Northern Mountains and intercept Sikong Jing, for which he had made meticulous preparations.
However, there was now a young man at his side... the Fifth Prince, Lu Chi.
"Marshal Uncle, no matter what, we must kill Sikong Jing this time. We absolutely cannot let him return to the Long Night Empire."
A faint smile rested on Lu Chi's face.
He was the military inspector. His imperial father had sent him here specifically to monitor whether Lu Lingun was truly carrying out his duties.
In other words, this operation to intercept Sikong Jing had been personally ordered by the War Soul Emperor. Yet Lu Lingun was deeply displeased; it seemed his imperial brother still doubted his loyalty...
I may have been beaten half to death by Dark Wing Sikong Jing, but I'm loyal to the bone!
Just as Lu Lingun was preparing to enter the Northern Mountains, a graceful figure suddenly appeared atop a mount.
The figure was none other than the Moon Soul Fairy, Gongyang Ying.
Travel-worn and dusty, she said the moment she appeared, "Marshal Lu, my grandfather says you must not enter the Northern Mountains. There is grave danger within."
As soon as she spoke, Lu Lingun froze, hesitation instantly surfacing in his eyes.
However, Fifth Prince Lu Chi, standing nearby, gave a cold snort and stepped forward.
"Gongyang Ying, you certainly arrived quickly enough."
"But intercepting Sikong Jing is imperative this