News of the Northern Liang King's impending execution spread like wildfire, swiftly reaching every major faction.
"That beast, the Northern Liang King, finally has this day coming to him. Heaven has eyes!"
"Father, Mother, that demon, the Northern Liang King, is about to be executed. Your spirits in heaven may finally rest in peace."
"I'm going to Yu Prefecture City. I want to see that demon executed with my own eyes."
"..."
The Northern Liang King and his son had wreaked havoc across the land for far too long, and countless people had suffered at their hands.
Now that they learned he was about to be brought to justice, they all set out, determined to witness the Northern Liang King answer for his crimes.
"Is Marquis Wu'an trying to lure Xu Zinian out?"
Many people guessed Li Xuancang's intentions. He wanted to draw out Xu Zinian and wipe out the Northern Liang Royal Residence in one fell swoop.
Li Xuancang returned to Yu Prefecture City, and Wang Xiaoniu immediately came to report.
"My lord, the Emperor's imperial envoy has been here for quite some time. He brought a great deal of resources."
The Emperor wanted to mend his relationship with Li Xuancang and had practically emptied the Imperial Clan's private treasury.
The envoy's party had arrived long ago, but Li Xuancang had been fighting in the Northern Liang War. The party did not dare act the slightest bit recklessly and had waited obediently in the city.
"Hmph!"
Li Xuancang sneered. Did the Emperor really think he was a slave who came at his beck and call?
"Drive them out. Throw the Emperor's worthless junk into the stinking ditch."
A few years ago, Li Xuancang might still have had some reservations.
But now, his strength had undergone a complete transformation. A