Chapter 2640: 14: Shocking News like Thunder in a Clear Sky (Part 3)

This man had indeed reached his limit. In this month since the opening of Frost Wind Valley, he had fought almost daily, leading each battle, leaving countless souls under his spear. He fought up until now, fought until that last spear clash, fought until he truly could advance no more."Brother Ji..."

Chunyu Gui had just opened his mouth when Ji Zhaonan abruptly turned his head, glaring at him fiercely!

There was absolutely no room for joking at this moment.

Chunyu Gui immediately raised his hand to the sky, solemnly declaring, "The Celestial Prison is a burial ground for countless wise ancestors of the Human Race. In the days of the Ancient Human Emperor, when constructing the Gate of All Demons, he forged a pact here with the three Dao Venerates: ’Any of the Human Race here must discard tribal thoughts, work together as one, and resist the Demon clan.’ We, the Great Scenery, are the orthodox Dao Veins, guarding the Gate of All Demons for generations, never daring to forget this vow. I swear on my honor as Chunyu Gui, I knew nothing of this affair with Marquis Wu’an! This matter could absolutely not be related to Jinguo!"

Ji Zhaonan’s eyes remained cold as he swept his gaze over the others standing beyond the valley.

As if he could unearth any remaining traitors this way.

Wang Kun felt somewhat disgruntled by this scrutiny as if he were a spy, pursed his lips, perhaps wanting to say something but ultimately couldn’t speak. The people of Qi Kingdom were about to go mad; he found no need to confront a madman head-on.

Chunyu Gui continued, "Marquis Wu’an fought for the Human Race, his heroic bearing seen by all, yet he was harmed by traitors, a deep hatred of mine as well! Jinguo will also endeavor to thoroughly investigate this matter, to give Marquis Wu’an an explanation!"

"No need!"

Blood dripped from his fingers as Ji Zhaonan lifted his spear and walked away, "When something happens to the people of Qi Country, Qi will investigate it themselves!"

His form soared through the sky like a flash of lightning.

Remember that question?

The Marquis Wu’an of Daqi is visiting the Monster Realm for the first time today; if he dies here, what would happen?

Ji Zhaonan hadn’t thought about it then.

Now he needed to think!

Many people needed to think!

...

The mood among the guards in Yanlao City that day was a rollercoaster of high drama and turbulence.

First, General Ji Zhaonan hurriedly returned to the city to ask for reinforcements, as the situation over at Frost Wind Valley seemed grim, causing concern.

City Lord Dou Yiheng, while ensuring the defense of Yanlao City, cobbled together two hundred-man teams in an emergency.

It was precisely then that the notice came, that Marquis Wu’an had chosen to visit the Monster Realm to fulfill the God Arrives duty on this day, invigorating the spirit of Yanlao City’s guards.

However, only the guards on the city wall were fortunate enough to see Marquis Wu’an in person. Because Marquis Wu’an didn’t even enter the city gate, he was led directly to the Frost Wind Valley battlefield by General Ji Zhaonan, not even taking the two hundred-man teams that had just been assembled.

With the renowned Marquis Wu’an joining the battle, the situation in Frost Wind Valley seemed likely to stabilize.

Sure enough, as dusk fell, someone hurried back to report a victory, flying a battle flag high along the main road of the city, proclaiming loudly—Ji Zhaonan had speared a Demon King, and Marquis Wu’an had slain two Demon Kings; the situation in Frost Wind Valley was now settled!

The entire city was in an uproar.

People rushed to discuss the legendary exploits of Marquis Wu’an, how he could establish military merits immediately upon entering the Monster Realm. They also talked about Ji Zhaonan’s years of valiant efforts in battle.

But before the excitement in Yanlao City subsided, Ji Zhaonan, covered in blood, hurriedly swept past from outside the city, not even stopping to greet, directly returning to the mortal world.

And Marquis Wu’an still had not returned.

This undoubtedly cast a shadow over people’s hearts.

People anxiously discussed, and the city specifically sent people to the Frost Wind Valley to investigate.

Dou Yiheng from the God Descending Realm even personally stood on the city wall, waiting for news!

Then...

Only four cultivators returned from Frost Wind Valley, two of them cultivators from small countries in the Eastern Region, and two were regular soldiers from Qi Country—they jointly, tearfully announced the unfortunate news of Marquis Wu’an Jiang Wang!

This news was like a thunderbolt tearing through the sky.

Stunning many people into silence.

No one dared to believe it.

No one could believe it.