The King Xiang Palace disappeared the next day, as did the giant python at the entrance. The entire Northern Wolf City was still shrouded in Black Lantern, and no one dared to easily take down that thing, especially the noble families who had been targeted by the Spirit Ghost. Everyone stayed at home obediently, but at least those who returned safely were grateful to Chen Qing.
Chen Qing is now living in the palace. The Northern Wolf City was captured at great cost, and it is still filled with followers of other guilds. To completely control the city, the safety of the ten-year-old emperor in the palace must be guaranteed.
Otherwise, if the usurpation succeeds, this place will instantly lose all the rights and interests of the Divine Path Style.
The key issue is that the army is stuck in North Sea City, guarding against attacks from those giant pythons, and can't get out at all. The phrase "riding a tiger and unable to dismount" perfectly describes their predicament.
When will Nezha recover?
The one asking the questions was Murong Yunji. When the rebellion began, the little boy had unhesitatingly used his own flesh and blood to open up King Xiang Palace for her sake, deeply moving Murong. She had never met anyone so purely willing to sacrifice themselves for her, even though he seemed like just a little kid.
But the areas that should be big are actually quite large.
"It should take some time." Chen Qing was speechless. That little guy really didn't care about his body. He just rushed in without any hesitation. If she hadn't arrived early, and had continued to hold on, he would have been drained of all his bones in the King Xiang Palace days at most.
Although flesh and blood regenerate quickly, this time they have suffered a great loss of vitality, and it is unknown how long it will take to recover. Now is the time for them to expand their military strength, and they really know how to pick their timing.
"This Black Lantern shouldn't last long, right?" Ziyue looked at Chen Qing: "How long was the Spirit Ghost originally programmed to leave on its own?"
Chen Qing shook his head. "I don't know the exact time, but I remember a record that the players hid for half a month. That means it would be safer for us to go out after half a month."
"This Black Lantern shouldn't last more than half a month, right?" Ziyue frowned. Although the Poison Mother was gone, the poison she left outside was still there. No one dared to try and see if there was any instantly deadly poison there. Without Transcendent strength to resist, going out with the Black Lantern now was really gambling with one's life.
However, if they stayed in Northern Wolf City, the Black Lantern would clearly not be enough to last for half a month.
Chen Qing frowned as well. The main person had already left. If they were to stumble on this little problem after the person left, then all the boasting they had made face to face would be laughable.
"If nothing unexpected happens, we can actually manage by being frugal," Chen Qing, rubbing his head helplessly. "But the problem is whether those guys will behave themselves."
Upon hearing this, Ziyue glanced outside, realizing that the other person was referring to the scions of powerful families who possessed Transcendent abilities. These were still followers recruited by the guild, and although they seemed to have submitted outwardly, no one could say for sure that new players might come and incite them. They couldn't just stay here forever, could they?
The young emperor beside him looked at Chen Qing with curiosity. This person, who had created so many legends in just a few years, seemed remarkably ordinary.
"My lord, someone has arrived. They say they are from the Divine Martial Guild." It was Yuchi Feihong who came in from outside the hall to report.
He originally planned to make a big splash in the north, but he could only hide in the King Xiang Palace during the first wave of attacks. He couldn't even participate in the danger his lord was in. He was too ashamed to face anyone these Heavenly Capital and volunteered to be a guard outside the palace.
Chen Qing frowned; they arrived quite quickly.
"Let him in."
A quarter of an hour later, Yuchi Feihong led in a woman in white. The woman was very beautiful and carried Black Lantern with a burning lotus flame in her hand.
Chen Qing and Ziyue's eyes lit up. The people from the Divine Martial Guild were quite cunning. With the Poison Mother besieging the city, no one outside could get in. This woman must have been lurking in the city for a long time, and she didn't make a move even during such a great upheaval. Otherwise, she would have been tricked along with the King Xiang Palace long ago.
" Abe Ayaka greets His Highness King of Qin!"
"How many people does your Divine Martial Guild still have in Northern Wolf City?" Chen Qing asked with a smile.
" The Ten Heavenly Shinobi all sacrificed themselves along with Shiyu- kun. There are only two Dark Ninjas left. My other companion and I have been looking for an opportunity outside."
"I see." Chen Qing nodded. "You were quite cautious. Why did you offer yourself to me this time?"
Logically speaking, since the other party is so patient, they should continue to endure it, and even deliberately do things outside the city to force me to not dare to leave easily, so that I can have more actions in the north.
"A matter of life and death." Abe Ayaka looked up at Chen Qing: "On behalf of the Divine Martial Guild, I wish to cooperate with Lord King of Qin!"
"Just the Divine Martial Guild?" Chen Qing sneered.
Abe Ayaka paused slightly, her sweet smile undiminished, "No wonder Shiyu thinks so highly of you, Prince King of Qin is indeed extraordinary."
"I don't see anything honorable about being favored by a dead man." Chen Qing looked at the other party coldly. "Let's get down to business. How do you want to cooperate?"
Abe Ayaka's smile finally faded, and she gritted her teeth slightly. Did this guy even know what kind of existence the Four Great Guilds?
"You've seen the current situation," Abe Ayaka bluntly, putting down the Black Lantern in her hand and slowly approaching. "Although I hate to admit it, right now, in the entire world, only Your Highness, King of Qin, can directly confront that emperor of the Central Plains."
"So what?"
"Can you beat him without our help?"
Of course!
Abe Ayaka:"."
The conversation died down in no time.
"Are you sure?" Abe Ayaka took a breath, suppressing her anger, and patiently said, "He is an emperor of the mortal realm, possessing the purest Central Plains fortune. The speed at which the Ghost Temple was built far exceeds your imagination. And at this moment, during his trip to Northern Wolf City, he transformed sixteen high-level Transcendent Ghost General. If nothing unexpected happens, those sixteen must be the renowned Heavenly Ghost Host under King Xiang's command. You are also a player, so you should understand the strength of those Heavenly Ghost Host in the second version!"
Chen Qing rubbed his fingers together without saying a word.
The Heavenly Ghost Host, the sixteen most powerful evil spirits collected by King Xiang, each possesses unique talents and their strength rivals that of a fully-formed Ghost Child. They once tormented countless players to the point of agonizing agony.
"Moreover, these Heavenly Ghost Host took away the bodies of the core players from the Four Great Guilds. Not only that, they also took away the rare treasures they possessed. Wang Shiyu has the Heavenly Secrets Eye, which can discern a person's past and future. Do you know what it means for that emperor to have such a thing in his hands?"
"Of course I know," Chen Qing laughed. "It means that once he truly establishes a massive power, it will prevent you guild players hiding in the shadows from ever infiltrating human forces again."
"You know this is destroying our foundation?" Abe Ayaka stared intently at Chen Qing: "You are one of us, you are also Reincarnator!"
"Alright," Chen Qing said with a smile, "You've convinced me. Now, come up with your terms. What can you offer if we cooperate?"
" North Sea City will no longer be attacked. You will be able to completely control the North Sea route. We will withdraw the followers of the noble Northern Yan Kingdom immediately to ensure the stability of your rule in Northern Yan. You can establish a spell that we will never interfere with the resource route from Northern Yan to the Arctic!"
"Hmm, the terms are good," Chen Qing nodded. "So, what do you want me to do?"
"Send troops!" Abe Ayaka declared sternly, "By spring at the latest, the emperor of the Central Plains will surely launch an attack on the north. We need your troops to help us defend the Northern Lands!"
Sorry, sorry, the third update today will have to be postponed until tomorrow. Something came up.