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Chapter 1169 - Chapter 1169 Chapter Four Hundred and Sixty-three The

Chapter 1169: Chapter Four Hundred and Sixty-three: The Conquest of Naihuan Chapter 1169: Chapter Four Hundred and Sixty-three: The Conquest of Naihuan “The sect gate of Fen Island has been confirmed to be located within a solidified spiritual realm known as the Void Realm, within the Cangming Mountain territory of Zhongzhou. The sect leader, Burning Void, and the Great Elder, Luan Jin, both possess grandmaster cultivation. Their disciples number over eight thousand, and with the addition of outer elders, sect offerings, and the controlled forces of peripheral noble families, the total amount to more than thirty thousand people.”

“Heavenly Patrol Envoys of both the Wind and Forest Departments have been appointed to lead the attack. Are there any objections?”

The Great Commander Cao Jinyu’s calm narrative set off a thousand waves in the council hall. Those present were the core combat forces of the king’s patrol and naturally knew that the position of the Wind Department’s Heavenly Patrol Envoy had been vacant ever since the Corpse Bone Protector had struck, raising the question: where did this other envoy come from?

Just as Wang Chang was about to inquire, An Yuanxi, seated at the very front of the Wind Department, suddenly stood up and, bowing to the Great Commander, pledged, “Wind Department Heavenly Patrol Envoy An Yuanxi accepts the order, vows to eradicate the rebels of Fen Island, and will not return until victory is achieved!”

The inspectors and pacifiers of the other departments finally came to a realization, though they still cast frequent sidelong glances at the imposing figure of the Feather God.

It was long anticipated that this former Saint Child of the An Family would make his mark in the king’s patrol, but it was astonishing that in just a few short years, he had risen from an associate to the leader of the entire Wind Department.

This made one wonder what sort of merits An Yuanxi had achieved to warrant such action. The capable individuals present understood that simply obtaining information about Fen Island was insufficient to prompt the Great Commander to mobilize such a large force.

Not to mention the assembly of the four departments of the king’s patrol without prior consultation, the Great Commander had directly appointed An Yuanxi to the position of Wind Department’s Heavenly Patrol Envoy, indicating there were surely larger plans at play.

But the affairs of the other departments were no longer relevant. After An Yuanxi had accepted the command, Wang Chang also bowed and accepted his orders, “Forest Department Heavenly Patrol Envoy Wang Chang accepts the order, determined to uproot the remnants of Fen Island!”

“Good,” said the Great Commander Cao Jinyu with a smile and a nod. “The distribution of Fen Island’s forces and information on its powerful figures have been compiled by Qiu Zhi and are now in the Dutian Sky Mirror. Please go and collect them. Apart from this, I have also invited Beast King Cao Guang to assist you both, offering a helping hand for your mission!”

Based on the strength of the Wind and Forest Departments alone, plus An Yuanxi, Wang Chang, and the many inspectors and pacifiers, it would be possible to organize a force capable of overwhelming Fen Island. However, even in victory, casualties would be inevitable.

But now, with the addition of Beast King Cao Guang, the certainty of defeating the enemy had risen from seventy percent to a full one hundred, and casualties would be minimized.

It seemed that this attack on Fen Island was not only about eliminating the remaining rebels but also about reinforcing the king patrol’s might. To this end, the Great Commander had not hesitated to call in significant favors.

And this was only the first matter addressed in the convening of the four departments. One could only imagine how astounding the second matter would be.

Even a proud expert like An Dinghuang could not help but hold his breath, waiting in silence for the Great Commander’s next words.

Cao Jinyu did not disappoint. After assigning tasks to the Wind and Forest Departments, he turned to the Fire and Mountain Departments and announced, “Furthermore, the whereabouts of the Ancient Blood Tower have been found. It’s in the Dragon Abyss of Zhongzhou!”

“The Dragon Abyss? How is that possible!”

Though everyone expected the second piece of news to be shocking, actually hearing it still left the Mountain Department Heavenly Patrol Envoy somewhat stunned. “The king’s patrol has turned Zhongzhou upside down for years with their thorough investigations, and places like the Dragon Abyss have been explored at least a dozen times without any trace of human activity. How could the Ancient Blood Tower be hiding there?”

The concept of hiding something right under one’s nose was so simple that the Dutian king patrol’s secretive investigators would have naturally thought of it. Over the years, the associates and deputies of the Dutian bureau had never given up searching the territories of Zhongzhou, yet they found nothing. Now the Great Commander claimed that the previously untraceable Ancient Blood Tower was in the Dragon Abyss of Zhongzhou, which amounted to a slap in their face.

As the Mountain Department, also known as the Headquarters, was responsible for intelligence gathering and exploration within Zhongzhou, this revelation was somewhat hard for An Dinghuang to accept.

“I also found it hard to believe when I first heard it, but after considering information from certain ancient texts of the Yun Clan, I was able to piece together some clues.”

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Cao Jinyu explained to An Dinghuang, “In ancient times, Yun Zu once exterminated a demon dragon in Zhongzhou. Such dragon beasts usually have lairs, but there were no records of any spoils from that battle. Now it seems likely that there is an unstable Minor Spiritual Realm within Longyuan, the very place where the Ancient Blood Tower and the Yun Clan have taken refuge.”

“I see,” An Dinghuang realized with an enlightened expression, immediately stood up and volunteered for battle, “The Mountain Department is responsible for overseeing Zhongzhou, please entrust the extermination of the Blood Tower to us. We will crush those scoundrels from the Blood Tower and return all the secret techniques and divine powers of each sect intact!”

“Your readiness is appreciated, Heavenly Patrol Envoy An,” Cao Jinyu said with a nod and a smile, “However, the Blood Tower may not be as numerous as Fen Island, but their high-end combat power is by no means inferior. Tower Master Yuan Wu was a martial arts grandmaster a hundred years ago; after establishing the Blood Tower, he gathered various sects’ unique skills and profound arts, making his strength unfathomable. The Corpse Bone Protector’s combat power is also comparable to that of a grandmaster. It will be easy to overpower Longyuan, but to eradicate the Blood Tower thoroughly, I am afraid that the Mountain Department alone might not suffice.”

“Therefore, I, as the Great Commander, will personally lead the expedition, assembling all the troops of the Mountain Department, and we will set out soon!”

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Longzhou Calendar 1786

February 28

Yun Xiu was taken aback to discover that the aura of the Devil Lord had become even weaker. Although he insisted that there was absolutely nothing wrong with him, she still could not put her mind at ease.

In her heart, she thought about asking Master Yanshan for help on Fuyun Mountain, but after being rejected several times, she let the matter go.

She could only instruct Tang Luo to take good care of his body. Although he agreed cheerfully, she still unconsciously felt anxious for him.

In Yun Xiu’s view, the reason Tang Luo had ended up in this state was not unrelated to his previous serious injuries.

When the Devil Lord was found in the Wilderness, his flesh was completely necrotic, yet he was hanging onto life by a thread thanks to the Cihang Treasure Light. While he did end up bedridden, his condition had gradually improved.

But after the Divine Sword’s dragon-slaying episode, Tang Luo’s condition worsened, not only did he become increasingly frail, but even his vital energy continued to wane.

Just a few days ago he was at the peak of the Mortal Realm, but then he began to fade, and these last two days, his vital energy was so weak it was as if he had just started practicing.

Filled with guilt, Yun Xiu knew Tang Luo was fiercely competitive, so she kept her worries to herself, maintaining a regular demeanor, yet she couldn’t help but take extra care of him, even speaking to him more gently, leaving heavier chores like making meatballs to the robust helpers.

She had thought that after some days of rest, he might improve, but Tang Luo’s vital energy showed no signs of recovery and he was becoming increasingly like a frail scholar.

Finally unable to sit still, Yun Xiu knocked on Tang Luo’s door and said to the bewildered-looking young master, “I’ve made some soup, why don’t you have some?”

“Soup?” Tang Luo’s eyes brightened as he smiled and replied, “Sure, sure.”

The woman’s cooking skills were as excellent as ever, and she chose her ingredients meticulously. Only after Tang Luo finished the soup did he find time to praise, “Very good, it’s extremely flavorful!”

“If you like it,”

while tidying up the soup bowl, Yun Xiu did not turn her head and said softly, “I can make it for you every day?”

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