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The news that the Netherworld Demon Sect conquered most of the Mo Prefecture with the help of the Northern Desert Wolf King Clan spread like wildfire in the Great Xia Dynasty.

The world was shaken as panic spread.

Since the disciples of the Netherworld Demon Sect had practically occupied half of the Hidden Dragon Rankings. It was a constant reminder to everyone how terrifying and powerful the Netherworld Demon Sect was.

The Heavenly Dao Rankings seemed shrouded in terrifying dark clouds. It enveloped the entire dynasty and the commoners, making them feel uneasy.

In addition, the news of the demonic child destroying the Heavenly Water Pavilion had already cast a shadow over the hearts of the people of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Now, the Netherworld Demon Sect had encroached on the territory of the Great Xia Dynasty with the Northern Desert Wolf King Clan, killing the famous general of the Great Xia Dynasty, Ye Gusheng, and his army.

To the commoners, this was simply the sign of the collapse of their world.

Moreover, the Wolf King clan had always been a thorn stuck in the hearts of the citizens of the Great Xia Dynasty. Their presence was like a sword that was hanging above their heads.

Therefore, it was easy to imagine their panic when they heard that the Wolf King’s clan had invaded Mo Prefecture.

Thus, insecurity and fear swept the nation.

In the imperial palace of the Grand Xia Dynasty, in the emperor’s chambers.

“Cough, cough, cough… Is Ye Guxiong’s injury serious?”

On the bed, the sickly and weak Murong Cang asked feebly.

He had almost died on the spot from anger when he heard about Mo Prefecture’s situation.

Ye Gusheng had died in the battle, and Ye Guxiong was also severely injured.

It meant that the Great Xia Dynasty had lost two of its prominent generals at once.

The loss of most of the Mo Prefecture’s territory was a heavy blow.

“Currently, we have already sent him back to the Ye Residence. His life is no longer in danger, but it will probably be difficult for him to enter the battlefield soon.” The Grand Commandant, Zhao Qiu, said, “The only person who can lead the army to war now is Ye Guxing of the Ye Family, but he is currently guarding the borders of Qing Prefecture…”

“Then send Ye Guxing!” Murong Cang said.

“Your Majesty, then the Xi Liang Dynasty might take the opportunity to attack!” Prime Minister Zhu Hongyuan said.

“Qingzhou’s Jade Peak Pass is easy to hold and difficult to invade. Even if the Xi Liang Dynasty wants to attack, they won’t be able to breach the border in a short while. The war in the north is more urgent now… We must stop the Wolf King clan from advancing south no matter what!” Murong Cang said weakly, then coughed violently.

In the recent hundred years, the Xi Liang Dynasty’s military power had become far superior to the Great Xia Dynasty.

More than a decade ago, the Xi Liang Dynasty invaded the Great Xia Dynasty and annexed large areas of territory.

In the end, the Great Xia Dynasty had no choice but to cede the entire Wen Prefecture to the Xi Liang Dynasty and compensate them with a large amount of gold, silver, and treasures.

He even sent away many princesses through political marriages in exchange for more than ten years of peace.

However, in recent years, the Xi Liang Dynasty seemed restless and eager to make trouble.

The current Great Xia Dynasty was facing both internal and external threats.

However, Murong Cang knew he did not have much time left. He could not do much.

Zhu Hongyuan fell silent. He had no say concerning the war, and he had no better idea at the moment.

The north was more urgent than the west.

They could cede more land in the west in exchange for temporary peace.

On the other hand, invaders in the north wanted to eat meat and drink blood. They killed, robbed, and committed all kinds of notorious crimes. They were savages impossible to reason with.

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The Grand Xia Dynasty’s Mo Prefecture, Netherworld Demon Sect.

The Sect Master of the Netherworld Demon Sect, Mo Lin, took off his mask and walked towards a middle-aged man restrained by a piece of magic equipment. He said with a cold smile, “Qingyun Zi, it’s probably been a long time since someone addressed you like this!”

The man turned his head at the sound, and a tinge of surprise surfaced on his handsome face. “It’s you!”

This man was none other than Li Yu’s father, Li Qingyun.

Li Qingyun was in Qinghang Town, located around 30 kilometers from Luo Water Town, tricking a large family into investing in his Daoist temple.

In the end, he had only just swindled a large sum of money when he was kidnapped by the Netherworld Demon Sect.

At first, he was slightly surprised. Had the Netherworld Demon Sect taken the wrong medicine?

What was the point of kidnapping a nobody like him who had nothing but a handsome face?

However, when he saw the true face of Netherworld Demon Sect’s Sect Master, Mo Lin, he came to a sudden realization.

Enemies were indeed bound to meet on a narrow road!

“What’s wrong? You couldn’t stay in the Netherworld Cult anymore and came to the Great Xia Dynasty to form your own faction?” Li Qingyun asked with a grin.

Mo Lin coldly snorted as he looked at Li Qingyun with a mocking expression and said, “What right do you have to speak ill of me here? As the mighty and illustrious Holy Son of the Divine Firmament Holy Land, you actually slaughtered your way into the Clear Void Holy Land and killed many orthodox experts for a demonic girl. No matter how I think of it, such a deed of yours sounds like it’s something only we are capable of doing.”

“Li Qingyun, I think that you should have really joined our Netherworld Cult back then!” Mo Lin looked at Li Qingyun teasingly.

After the Heavenly Dao Rankings had exposed the top genius of the Grand Xia Dynasty was Li Yu, he coincidentally heard Li Qingyun’s name during his investigation of ‘That’s Quite A Large Sect’.

He did not expect that Li Qingyun, who was as dazzling as the stars, as powerful as a supreme-ruler, and who shook the world and led an era, would turn out like this.

Appearing in a small place like this in the Grand Xia Dynasty.

Back in his glory days, Li Qingyun had fought against the world by himself for the sake of the woman he loved. Although it had caused a stir, it was limited to the cultivation world’s circles, and few people in the secular world knew about it.

There were probably some people in the Great Xia Dynasty who had heard of this event. Still, not many knew of Li Qingyun.

Mo Lin was from the Netherworld Cult in the Great Zenith Domain and was a core member. Therefore, he had met and fought Li Qingyun many times.

They knew each other too.

As the Divine Firmament Holy Land’s Holy Son, Li Qingyun had led the charge in the past and killed countless disciples of the Netherworld Cult.

His beloved junior sister had died under Li Qingyun’s sword that year.

Therefore, he and Li Qingyun could be considered irreconcilable.

However, Li Qingyun was too powerful back then. Even ten of himself was not his match. He had even once lived in fear of being under this guy’s mercy.

Who would have thought that the world was fickle and that this blessed son of heaven would fall from grace overnight?

Li Qingyun became a scum despised by the people of the orthodox path, and his reputation was ruined as he was driven out of the Great Zenith Domain.

From then on, he disappeared and gradually faded from everyone’s memories.

Mo Lin did not expect to meet him here in the Great Xia Dynasty.

“Ptui, don’t flatter yourselves. You guys aren’t worthy!” Li Qingyun snapped.

Mo Lin grabbed Li Qingyun’s collar and yelled angrily, “Li Qingyun, stop f*cking around with that arrogance here. Do you think you’re still that Qingyun Zi from back then?

“Your cultivation level has been crippled by the Divine Firmament Holy Lord, and your meridians have been snapped by members of your orthodox sects. What’s the difference between you and trash now? Anyone of my disciples can easily crush you to death!”

“If you want to kill me, then kill me. Cut the nonsense!” Li Qingyun looked impatient.

Having experienced the ups and downs of life, he had long been indifferent to life and death.

Now that he was in the hands of Mo Lin, he never thought of leaving alive.

“Hmph, then you might have to wait. When you and your son reunite, I will personally send you both on your way. With your son Li Yu by your side, you won’t be lonely anymore traveling to the underworld!” Mo Lin said with a cold smile, his gaze icy.

“You want to use me to lure Li Yu over here!?” Li Qingyun’s expression changed as he revealed a shocked expression.

“Haha, so what about it? Are you afraid?” Mo Lin laughed. He was immensely pleased with Li Qingyun’s reaction.

He wanted Li Qingyun to feel what it felt like to be overwhelmed by fear.

“No, just that your Netherworld Demon Sect is finished!”

Li Qingyun’s reply startled Mo Lin.

“What? Do you mean by some chance Li Yu can annihilate my Netherworld Demon Sect? Hahaha! Li Qingyun, are you trying to intimidate me? You should come up with a decent reason first! You really thought that a mere brat like Li Yu could overturn the heavens?

“Even if he was the first on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, that was only the ranking among a group of kids. Did you think he’s really invincible?

“And don’t you think it’s shameful to use your son to scare others? Li Qingyun, you’re really becoming more and more delusional the longer you live. I really look down on you!”

“Humph, there are plenty of people who look down on me. Who do you think you are? You’d better think hard about your last words!” Li Qingyun could not be bothered to talk nonsense with Mo Lin.

He had thought that Mo Lin had kidnapped him to take revenge for what happened back then.

He did not expect that this fellow would want to involve Li Yu.

Foolish people of the demonic path, you know nothing of my son’s power.