Something's not right?
Mu Fusheng and Ning Chenxin are the two people most sensitive to the big picture.
And their intuition is often correct.
So when the two uttered those three words, Ye Qiubai and the others, including Huang Qian, couldn't help but turn their attention to them.
"What did you notice?" Ye Qiubai asked.
Ning Chenxin and Mu Fusheng exchanged a glance, then Ning Chenxin frowned and explained, "The actions of the Evil Devil Domain are not quite right."
"According to intelligence, the enemy's third attack was extremely fierce, clearly indicating that they could not accept the defeats of the previous two attacks. This shows that the Evil Devil Domain is extremely arrogant."
"And this third attack also failed. Logically speaking, in order to stabilize the morale of the army, and knowing that the Mortal Realm and the Immortal Realm had suffered heavy losses, they should have accelerated the deployment of troops for a fourth attack."
Mu Fusheng nodded and continued, "However, six days have passed... and there's still no movement. They're probably plotting something."
Hearing their conversation, Ye Qiubai, Hong Ying, and the others frowned and nodded thoughtfully.
That's right, given the pride and arrogance of the Evil Devil Domain, they absolutely cannot tolerate this for so long.
Huang Qian crossed her arms and said calmly, "Should I go and investigate?"
Mu Fusheng was taken aback. " Huang Qian has clues, does she know where to start the investigation?"
Unexpectedly, Huang Qian shook her head, speaking in a calm and relaxed tone, "If we don't have any clues, we can just go to their stronghold and find out what they're up to."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai and the others were speechless for a moment.
Huang Qian continued, "I'm not going to fight; I'm just investigating. Even God Emperor Realm wouldn't dare to make a move."
Suddenly, a deafening roar from the Immortal Emperor echoed from above the city walls, " The Evil Devil Domain is invading! Talisman masters and formation masters, ascend the walls! The rest of you, prepare to meet the enemy at the front!"
Ye Qiubai and the others exchanged glances, all somewhat puzzled.
Could it be that I'm being paranoid?
Huang Qian shrugged and said, "Alright, it seems we don't need to investigate for now."
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the tent.
"Let's go too. Perhaps this attack will reveal whether there's a conspiracy," Ye Qiubai said with a smile.
This time, however, the Evil Devil Domain changed its previous attack pattern.
The previous three attacks were increasingly fierce and reckless, each more so than the last.
But what about this time?
However, they played exceptionally conservatively.
Not only was their advance extremely slow, but they also focused their efforts on having the Devil Shield Army defend against attacks while relying on the ranged attacks of the Raiders from the rear to advance at a snail's pace.
Of course, the Mortal Realm and the Immortal Realm still suffered even greater casualties.
And this battle, as it was known, became a protracted war.
They fought for seven days and six nights straight!
When they had advanced to two-thirds of their target, the Evil Devil Domain withdrew its troops.
This greatly puzzled the Immortal Emperor and the others, and the Master looked even more puzzled.
Above, the three Immortal Ancestor had also noticed something amiss. The Long-Bearded Immortal Ancestor was the first to ask, "What is your Evil Devil Domain plotting?"
The Evil Lord grinned and sneered, "Plotting? I have no idea what you're talking about."
Back on the city wall, Mu Fusheng said, "It seems they're stalling for time."
Ye Qiubai and the others also noticed this and nodded.
"Master once said that in the High Antiquity Mortal Realm, the Evil Devil Domain once used a tactic," Hong Ying said, frowning. "Their Devious Arts Imperial Guard was not only skilled in illusionary formations, but also adept at bewitching people's minds."
Bewitching people?
Ye Qiubai frowned and said, "Junior Sister, do you mean that the reason the other side is stalling for time is actually because they have already sent the Devious Arts Imperial Guard into our Mortal Realm, in order to undermine us from within?"
"But that doesn't make sense!" Xiao Hei said, puzzled. "With the enemy's strength, they wouldn't need to go to such lengths; breaching the city walls is only a matter of time."
"Furthermore, Uncle Liu has been leading the Dark Domain's men to patrol the army, and they haven't found anything unusual."
"Moreover, to get the Devious Arts Imperial Guard into the city, they would have to cross the plains. Everyone returning to the city after each battle, no matter who they are, is subject to inspection. It is absolutely impossible for them to infiltrate our army."
Mu Fusheng nodded and said, "What Little Senior Brother Hei said is quite right, but that's also what I find strange. If it's not to incite and turn people against each other, why delay?"
As a sword cultivator, Ye Qiubai possessed Clear Sword Heart and also sensed an ominous aura.
So he said seriously, "However, there is still a possibility. Just in case, let's talk to His Majesty the Immortal Emperor and have him check the army."
Everyone nodded.
Afterwards, they shared their conjectures with the Immortal Emperor Immortal Emperor and the Immortal Emperor took this matter very seriously and immediately summoned the Dark Lord Dark Lord, instructing him to entrust a trustworthy person to conduct an investigation.
Moreover, we must not alert the enemy.
Otherwise, the other party will inevitably become aware of it and try to erase any traces or clues.
While an investigation was being conducted within the Mortal Realm.
Within the Evil Devil Domain's stronghold.
In a hastily constructed hall, a person whose body was completely shrouded in a black robe, whose figure, gender, and even voice were altered, appeared before the Devil God and the Evil Lord.
The man in black robes did not kneel, but merely cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Your Majesties, the enemy should be starting to notice. Should we...?"
At this point, the man in black wiped his neck with his hand.
The Evil Lord grinned and looked at the Devil God beside him, saying, "No need. Let them investigate. In fact, this suits the Devil God's wishes better."
The Devil God nodded and said coldly, " The Devious King only needs to continue with the previous actions; you don't need to worry about anything else."
The black robe on the Devious King's head stirred slightly, as if he were nodding. "Your subordinate understands."
After saying that, the black robe twisted and disappeared from the hall in the next moment.
Seeing this, the Evil Lord stopped smiling and asked, "Are you really sure?"
The Devil God nodded and said, "I sensed that aura before, so it shouldn't be wrong."
"Yes, once we find that person, our Evil Devil Domain will soar to new heights, and perhaps we'll even be able to challenge the Divine Realm's status!" As he said this, the Evil Lord revealed a fanatical smile.
The Devil God glanced at him and said coldly, "He is from my Demon Realm realm, what does it have to do with you?"
The Evil Lord laughed and stood up, intending to pat the Devil God on the shoulder, but the Demon God dodged him. A sharp, cold glint flashed in his eyes, and then he grinned and said, " The Evil Realm and the Demon Realm have long been inseparable, why bother with such details?"
The Devil God said calmly, "Some things still need to be considered separately."
"Let's talk about it once you find it!"
After investigation, no suspicious events or strange individuals were found within the military.
Mu Fusheng looked at the Dark Lord and asked, "What about the Yin-Yang Divine Lord and the Desolation Lord?"
The Dark Lord looked at Liu Ziru, Liu Ziru shook his head and said, "Of course we checked, but we didn't find anything unusual."
He appeared unusually calm.
At this point, Ning Chenxin immediately asked, " Uncle Liu, are you saying the other party is unusually calm?"
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P. S.: There's one more chapter in progress.