The Counter-God Cult had appeared in Youzhou, and Youzhou's higher-ups did not dare let down their guard in the slightest.
"The Abyss's next target may be Guangyuan Commandery, and the Counter-God Cult will also make a move. This time, we must not only support Guangyuan Commandery, but also capture members of the Counter-God Cult."
The moment Ye Qingyun spoke, the entire hall was shocked.
Dealing with the Abyss alone had already stretched them thin. Adding the Counter-God Cult to the mix was like adding frost to snow.
Being able to hold Guangyuan Commandery would already be a blessing from heaven. How could they possibly capture members of the Counter-God Cult?
Ye Qingyun swept his gaze across the crowd and said gravely, "Guangyuan Commandery is of vital importance and cannot be lost. We must fight to the death and never retreat."
Of the nine commanderies, three had already fallen. If Guangyuan Commandery fell as well, Youzhou's connection with the other commandery cities would be cut off.
No matter what, they had to defend Guangyuan Commandery.
If Youzhou City were not even more important, Ye Qingyun would have personally gone to Guangyuan Commandery to take command.
The great hall fell silent for a time, and no one spoke.
The disparity between them and the Abyss was too great. Even if they were willing to risk their lives, they had no confidence in holding the city.
Ye Qingyun looked over the crowd before finally settling his gaze on Li Xuancang.
"Lord Li, the Night Watchers will be under your command this time. You must coordinate closely with the Youzhou Army and defend Guangyuan Commandery."
Ye Qingyun's words were astonishing. He was actually putting Li Xuancang in charge of coordinating the battlefield.
Everyone present was a Gold Badge Night Watcher, and every one of