"So, ChenMo, you needn't worry so much. Now the capital is safe. However, the Moon Slaying Alliance..."
The events in the capital were reported to Jiang Dongli a few days ago, and at first she was quite worried. However, later she received the news that the crisis had been resolved.
Then came Yun Chunqiu personally visiting and inquiring about the situation in the Beiqiang region.
Compared with the capital, Jiang Dongli was more worried about whether the Moon Slaying Alliance would once again shift the focus to end the current chaos.
"You don't need to worry about the Moon Slaying Alliance; I have a handle on it. What truly needs to be dealt with next are those enemies in the Central States."
"Zhongzhou?"
Jiang Dongli frowned slightly, "After your companion's single strike that even defeated the Fire Cloud Sage, should those people from Zhongzhou settle down?"
"That's not necessarily the case."
Chen Mo shook his head, "The one who fought the Fire Cloud Sage was Zhang Long, not Wu Xin. If Wu Xin were still there, the Yellow Coast and Zhongzhou would certainly peacefully coexist. However, since Wu Xin is gone, only a second-class cultivator has stepped forward. The old foxes from Zhongzhou will definitely be able to sense Wu Xin's current situation."
"Don't forget that Zhongzhou has more than just the Fire Cloud Sage at the first-grade level."
"That means..."
"Prepare the carriage, we will return to the imperial capital today."
Since he heard the news of the city's fall, Chen Mo had been rushing back to the capital from the north without stopping. His body was exhausted and relying on his two legs to return to the capital was not feasible. He then asked Jiang Dongli to prepare a carriage so that he could rest in it for a while.
Jiang Dongli hurriedly left the tent to prepare the carriage.
Zhao Qingling enthusiastically looked at Chen Mo, "Master, the situation in Zhongzhou is significant. Let's follow you to the imperial capital together."
"No."
Chen Mo shook his head to refuse, "You two stay here to guard the place."
"Why is that?"
Zhao Qingling looked at Chen Mo reluctantly.
"The Moon Slaying Alliance may be seriously injured now, but as they say, a lean camel is stronger than a horse. If they see Zhongzhou gaining momentum and head south, this Beiqiang region won't be able to withstand them with just these scum."
As he spoke, Chen Mo glanced around the surroundings.
An Moshen suddenly paused and, upon noticing Chen Mo's gaze, immediately unwillingly stepped forward, "What are you looking at me for? Do you think I'm trash?"
"What do you think?"
Chen Mo did not directly speak, and An Mosheng could not respond with a single word. If they truly had strength, they would not have been chased by the Moon Slaying Alliance for so long.
"Once again, it's the Moon Slaying Alliance."
Zhao Qingling clenched her teeth, pursed her lips, and her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.
Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and stared fixedly at Chen Mo, "Master, can we follow you as long as the Moon Slaying Alliance dares not cause trouble in the south?"
Chen Mo nodded slightly, "That may be true, but the current situation doesn't make it so simple..."
Chen Mo explained the current situation, but Zhao Qingling shook her head and giggled occasionally, seemingly lost in thought.
The beast carriage arrived, and Chen Mo didn't say much, just warned them to keep a good guard here before leaving with Jiang Dongli.
Zhao Qingling was giggling foolishly, and Zhao Hu stood motionless.
An Mosheng, whom Chen Mo called trash, was a bit disappointed. Upon hearing the foolish laughter, he raised his head and waved his hand in front of Zhao Qingling's eyes.
Is this girl crazy?
"What are you doing, seeking punishment?"
Zhao Qingling raised her eyebrows, and her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.
Seeing Zhao Hu staring at him angrily because of Zhao Qingling's displeasure, An Mosheng shrank back, "No, I was just curious about what you were thinking, and I couldn't help but feel happy."
Zhao Qingling's expression softened slightly, "Then it's because I've already thought of something that will prevent the Moon Slaying Alliance from attacking the south."
"Is that so? Do you have a plan?"
An Mosheng was curious, and his eyes were filled with a hint of excitement.
"That's quite simple, the Moon Slaying Alliance isn't like a pack of dogs without a leader, right? If I become the leader of the Moon Slaying Alliance, I'll order them to behave. How dare they disobey me?"
An Mosheng's smile froze on his face, confirming it; this girl was truly crazy...
"Zhongzhou, True Fire Hall"
Compared with usual days, the True Fire Hall was more lively today. Many external members from the sect had come, and outside the sect hall, there was a huge crowd.
Inside, experts in various sect robes gathered together.
A few days ago, the Fire Cloud Sage of the True Fire Hall emerged and, alone, attacked the imperial capital of Yueyang Teach, making a grand entrance and becoming the hot topic among numerous forces in Zhongzhou.
In Zhongzhou, experts are as numerous as clouds. The top experts from the remaining eight states are not even worth looking at when they come to Zhongzhou. However, only the female emperor of the Yueyang Teach in Youzhou, Liu Wuxin, has managed to establish a formidable reputation in Zhongzhou through her own efforts.
It strikes fear into the hearts of countless experts in Zhongzhou.
Only the Fire Cloud Sage has dared to go to the imperial capital of Yueyang Teach alone and cause trouble.
However, while many high-ranking masters from Zhongzhou who were following the event were expecting the Fire Cloud Sage to be beaten back by Liu Wuxin, the situation took a turn.
The fight was indeed fought back, but not by Liu Wuxin.
It was a mere second-class cultivator.
After that, the Fire Cloud Sage and the True Fire Hall became laughingstocks in Zhongzhou.
"Haha, a first-class cultivator can be beaten into a state of despair and flee back to Zhongzhou by a second-class cultivator. The True Fire Hall really is unique."
"I've heard that the True Fire Hall's first-class cultivators have a lot of water in them before, but I never expected it to be this absurd."
"Haha, now you have the face to call us here. What are you trying to do? Establish your authority? Or is it to deny that you were beaten and forced back in disgrace, and instead claim that there was no difference in strength between you?"
"A first-class cultivator fighting a second-class cultivator and not being able to tell who won or lost. Hah, that's quite laughable."
...
In the main hall of the True Fire Hall, laughter rang out continuously, mocking the Fire Cloud Sage.
The True Fire Hall's sect master, seated in the main seat, looked embarrassed, his mouth twisted, and his heart was filled with anger. He could only clench his fists and grind his teeth.
"Restraint"
"Who is it that you're finding laughable?"
A deep, elderly voice with great authority echoed, and then someone walked out of the rear hall of the hall. Dressed in a long red robe, with white hair and whiskers, his old eyes swept over the surroundings, and an overwhelming pressure of spiritual energy surged suddenly.
In an instant, the crowd in the hall was immediately suppressed by the pressure of spiritual energy.
Now, where could they still find the smiles on their faces a moment ago? Only endless fear remained. They could clearly sense that if they dared to resist at this moment, they would be shattered into blood mist by the owner of that spiritual pressure.
A first-class cultivator, even if weak, can easily kill any one of them in the room.
"What, did you call us over for the True Fire Hall to bully us?"
Another deep, elderly voice resonated, and in the next moment, an elderly man dressed in white silently appeared at the center of the hall. He waved his sleeve, and the spiritual pressure pressing down on everyone instantly vanished.
