Zhu Xuanye and the others left in anger. Unable to make a move against the Blacksteel Camp, neither the Imperial Court nor the emperor dared issue an edict targeting it. They had tacitly accepted the fact that the Blacksteel Camp commanded its own troops and had broken away from the Imperial Court.
With two Late Profound Connection Realm experts and five Profound Connection Realm experts stationed there, and with the Du Family also tied to them by countless threads, the emperor and the Imperial Court were not foolish beyond saving. They would not completely tear off all pretenses with the Blacksteel Camp at such a time.
With a great enemy at the gates, going to war with the Blacksteel Camp now would be like tearing down their own city walls.
As the Otherworldly Races invaded, the Evil Cultivators, who had lain dormant for some time, entered Great Yan in force and stirred up trouble. The world descended into chaos.
Yu Prefecture lay deep in the rear, and with the Blacksteel Camp stationed there, the Evil Cultivators did not dare run wild. For the moment, it remained relatively peaceful.
"Lord Li, Lord Xiao has summoned you to discuss matters."
Xiao Lingyun, the leader of the Night Watchers in Abundant Peace Commandery, had sent someone to notify Li Xuancang.
Li Xuancang ended his cultivation and stopped communicating with the Torch Art, then swiftly headed for the Night Watchers' main hall.
By the time Li Xuancang arrived, several dozen people were already gathered in the hall.
"Lord Li is here. Please, take a seat!"
Xiao Lingyun sat at the head of the hall and spoke softly to Li Xuancang.
The others also nodded at Li Xuancang, expressing their goodwill.
Li Xuancang's bloody exploits in Phoenix Cry County had already spread throughout Abundant Peace