The four men in the room exchanged glances.
Zhou Hen took out his Communication Talisman Disc and pinched a talisman to listen. A moment later, he said helplessly, "Daren Zhou said the order was issued by someone from the Vanguard Commandery, reportedly one of the left commander's men. Daren Zhou's friend intervened, but was turned down. The Vanguard Commandery's left commander, the Extinction King, came from the Devil Cult before becoming a Martial Cultivator. He's a First Rank official and a Heavenly King of the current court. He's so ruthless that even the Martial King is wary of him."
"Daren Zhou also asked the Guard Commander. He said someone he couldn't refuse had passed him a note. The Five Armies Commandery holds supreme military command, and the Vanguard Commandery oversees the north. Its standing is far above the Night Guard's. Once it issues an order, no one but the emperor can overturn it. More importantly, the Demon Race is marching south, so we're at war. Once they establish that you disobeyed a military order, they can execute you on the spot! That Tang Enxuan is just waiting for you to disobey. Daren Zhou isn't in the Divine Capital, and the Guard Commander's hands are tied. If the commandery comes to arrest you, even I won't be able to protect you."
"Brother Han, can you think of anything?" Li Qingxian asked.
Han Anbo shook his head. "I know people from all three teachings and nine walks of life, mostly peddlers and laborers, not high officials. The commanderies wield immense authority. Their leaders are practically regional lords, and who knows how many martial arts experts they've gathered? They far outstrip the Night Guard."
The martial world held military power.
Li Qingxian sighed softly. Each commandery's left commander held Principal First Rank, serving