Looking at the city before him, now utterly destroyed, Liu Bai's expression grew several shades more solemn.
"How is the battle going?"
Judging from the situation alone, Jiu You Palace had already fallen somewhat behind. Otherwise, Wind Howl City would not have been so thoroughly ruined.
"Some time ago, forces from the Hundred Battles Domain kept attacking, and Wind Howl City was lost for a time. But after we brought reinforcements, we launched a counterattack and were just about to succeed when they brought reinforcements as well. Now both sides have forces spread across this area of tens of thousands of miles, clashing continuously." Liu Shi looked exhausted. Clearly, he had also fought against the enemy's experts.
"Looks like they want to make an example of Jiu You Palace before the War of Conquest fully begins. I just wonder whether they have prepared enough strength!" A bloodthirsty gleam of excitement flashed through Liu Bai's eyes.
A few thousand miles beyond Wind Howl City lay the territory of the Thunder Demon Sect. The War of Conquest in the Great Luo Heavenly Region had caused such a huge stir that the Hundred Battles Domain would naturally notice it. Jiu You Palace, this protruding force, had therefore become a key target of the Hundred Battles Domain.
In truth, many people considered Liu Bai's occupation of the Thunderfire Plains to be idiotic. If he wanted benefits, he could simply raid the place. By occupying it, he had exposed himself directly before the many forces of the Hundred Battles Domain. There would likely be no end to the battles ahead.
Unfortunately, they did not know that this was exactly what Liu Bai wanted.
He needed a suitable farming spot in the short term, somewhere that would keep sending Experience Points right to his doorstep. He