After much deliberation, Li Chang ultimately agreed. Night Dynasty was about to see a change in the heavens; Ye Cang already held a sufficiently great advantage, and it was time to choose a side. If he chose well, he would naturally rise in rank. If he chose poorly, he might die.
Zhao Fu revealed a satisfied smile and saw Li Chang off. Then he sought out the others and persuaded them to pledge loyalty to Ye Cang. Ye Ningshuang deserved the greatest credit for this—without her influence, Zhao Fu could never have persuaded those generals.
That night, she was thoroughly rewarded by Zhao Fu. For the first time, she fainted and slept deeply until noon the next day before waking.
Zhao Fu now controlled seventy percent of Night Dynasty's military power. The remaining thirty percent consisted of diehard loyalists whom Zhao Fu had no way of persuading. At this point, Zhao Fu had enough confidence to launch a coup.
Three days later, everything was ready, and Zhao Fu began to make his move. An undercurrent swept through Night Dynasty, yet Night Dynasty itself remained peaceful and quiet, utterly unaware.
Tonight, the sky was strewn with stars like a river of stars, breathtakingly beautiful. The City Lord Hall was guarded by heavily armed troops, but with Ye Ningshuang's help, they were practically useless. As one of the five old ancestors, she naturally had their trust.
Controlling Ye Cang's body, Zhao Fu easily entered the place. Looking at the City Heart before him, Zhao Fu smiled and stepped forward, choosing to occupy it!
Boom!
A tremendous roar rang throughout Night Dynasty City. A black pillar of light shot into the heavens, and the fate of the entire Night Dynasty boiled as it rapidly gathered toward the City Lord Hall. This change startled