Hai Hour.
Blackwater Stronghold, which had already fallen silent, suddenly erupted in fire.
Blazing flames rapidly sprang up at several vital locations within the stronghold.
Many residents were startled awake from their dreams. Soon, cries for help and screams rang out without end.
Within moments, Blackwater Stronghold was plunged into chaos.
Immediately afterward, the city's defensive forces were mobilized and rushed to the fires.
Taking advantage of the mobilization, Liu Sanyuan led his men quietly toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Nearly half an hour passed. Once all his forces had assembled, Liu Sanyuan designated their target.
The gates of the City Lord's Mansion were then smashed open, and a host of experts swarmed inside.
At the same time, more men vaulted over the walls surrounding the City Lord's Mansion.
Sounds of fighting, battle cries, and sobbing immediately rose from within the mansion.
The various sounds mingled together, ringing out without end.
Inside a two-story building diagonally opposite the City Lord's Mansion, Chen Shi'an said softly, "It's time."
With that, he leaped straight out of the second-floor window and walked unhurriedly toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Liu Qingyi leaped down and followed behind Chen Shi'an, but turned her head to look at the second-floor window.
Chen Shi'an said softly, "You don't need to worry about him. His fighting strength might be feeble, but he's more than capable of protecting himself."
By the time Chen Shi'an entered the City Lord's Mansion, Liu Sanyuan's men had already broken through its outer defenses. Corpses littered the ground, along with wounded men who lay groaning, unable to move.
Chen Shi'an walked slowly forward, heading straight for Fang Ao's residence.
A short while later, he arrived at the center of the City Lord's Mansion with Liu Qingyi.
Fang Ao's residence was both vast and tall,