Seven Hundred and Sixteenth Chapter: Riot

Within the Great Tang Imperial City.

A crimson pillar of light seemed to pierce through the clouds, stirring the winds and skies around it.

Shafts of sunlight poured down, yet they failed to disperse the crimson glow.

Those sinister crimson rays seemed to have taken root within the Imperial City, showing not the slightest sign of retreat.

At first, people had excitedly watched the crimson pillar of light, but gradually, doubt began to creep in.

"What is this crimson pillar of light? Why does it feel so evil?"

"I don't know, but His Majesty controls the Great Tang's Iron Law. For Great Tang, that means we have another guardian deity. We no longer need to worry about the flames of war spreading to the Imperial City. Isn't that a good thing?"

"That's true, but this red light just makes me uneasy."

Some people looked at the crimson pillar with lingering fear in their hearts.

Within Four Seasons Academy, Huang Shilong shot into the sky, standing proudly above the academy as his explosive roar rang out.

"All disciples of Four Seasons Academy, heed my command! From this moment onward, return to the academy at once! After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, anyone who has yet to return will no longer be a member of Four Seasons Academy!"

Countless citizens looked at Huang Shilong. Hearing those words only made them more uneasy.

Why had even Four Seasons Academy become so cautious?

Could there be some terrifying existence within that crimson light?

At the Northern Suppressing King's Manor, the Northern Suppressing King's expression stiffened. He looked at Huang Shilong in the heavens, his brow tightly furrowed.

The faint unease in his heart gradually swelled.

The Northern Suppressing King raised his head and looked toward Li Shian, as though trying