Eastern Continent.
Northcloud Prefecture.
Ever since the Marquis of Northcloud had detonated the rule while attaining his Dao, all of Zongyang City had been placed under martial law.
Inside the Marquis of Northcloud's Manor.
The atmosphere was exceptionally grim as well.
"Have there been any unusual developments in Northcloud Prefecture?" Sitting to one side of the main hall, Xiao Hong looked at Li Guang'an and the others as he asked.
"With the Qianyuan Sacred Ground here, there has been no movement for now."
"Good. Also, keep a close eye on the cultivators in Zongyang City. We must ensure the manor's safety."
Xiao Hong nodded as he spoke.
He was now the only Heavenly Being in the Marquis of Northcloud's Manor, so every matter, great or small, fell entirely to the old steward.
Su Mingyang looked grave. "Steward Xiao, has the Marquis truly fallen?"
"The Marquis will not fall."
Xiao Hong's words rang with conviction.
"No one in this world can kill the Marquis, and he will not fall. Anyone who deliberately spreads rumors at a time like this will be punished without mercy."
"Understood!"
Su Mingyang's heart jolted, and he lowered his head as he answered.
Xiao Hong waved a hand. "Dismissed. The sky will not fall on the Marquis of Northcloud's Manor."
Seeing this, Li Guang'an and the others cupped their hands and withdrew.
Soon.
Xiao Hong was the only person left in the main hall.
"Ah!"
A long sigh escaped his lips.
Then.
His expression grew complicated and heavy, far removed from the composure he had displayed before Li Guang'an and the others.
"His Majesty has already attained his Dao and become an Immortal. Things are looking very promising for the Human Race. Surely nothing unexpected will happen!"
Over the past few days, he had been under immense