Three days later, outside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not far from Heaven Dou City, just over a hundred li away. It held seven verdant mountains, with the sect situated atop the main peak.
At the foot of the mountains lay Seven Treasure City, most of whose inhabitants were dependents of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Marshal, Seven Treasure City is just ahead."
The Heaven Dou Empire's army had arrived. Ge Long rode a massive Black-Maned Profound Tiger, standing before the military formation.
Behind Ge Long were a full fifty thousand elite Heaven Dou soldiers.
After the imperial upheaval in Heaven Dou ended, Ge Long had chosen to submit.
His loyalty lay with the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire. With Xue Ye dead, Xue Qinghe was the new emperor, so serving the new emperor was only natural.
Besides, Xue Ye had died beneath Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword. Xue Qinghe had not killed him.
"Surround it!"
Marshal Ge Long gave the command.
The fifty-thousand-strong Heaven Dou army surrounded Seven Treasure City so tightly that not a drop of water could pass through. The gates were sealed, with heavy forces guarding every direction.
The deputy commander rode forward and asked quietly, "Marshal, shall we breach the city?"
"No hurry."
Ge Long shook his head.
"His Majesty's verbal decree stated that Spirit Hall and the Body Sect have been invited to assist in this operation. Their Excellencies will take the lead. We'll discuss it once they arrive."
"Yes."
The deputy commander acknowledged the order and withdrew.
Inside Seven Treasure City, the streets were already deserted. Everyone had hidden inside their homes, peeking fearfully at the Heaven Dou army outside.
"The Heaven Dou Empire's army... they've come to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed