The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2549: Chapter 2549: Completely Confused

Jing Yan’s aura is incredibly strong!

Currently, the cultivators outside feel that Hongmeng City is indeed powerful, but this power is mainly concentrated on City Lord Jing Yan. If Hongmeng City didn’t have City Lord Jing Yan, perhaps it would be a fat piece of meat, with anyone able to take a bite.

For this reason, most cultivators believe that the success of Hongmeng City’s expedition against Tiger Roar City largely depends on whether City Lord Jing Yan will take action personally.

If City Lord Jing Yan doesn’t take action, relying on others to attack Tiger Roar City might not lead to victory. As long as Tiger Roar City can hold on for a month, the support from the Eight Gods Pill Sect will continuously arrive. Maybe even less than a month, considering the numerous forces and individuals friendly with the Eight Gods Pill Sect, they can quickly send reinforcements nearby to Tiger Roar City.

The proclamation of Hongmeng City’s expedition has also alarmed half of the Heavenly Domain.

In today’s Kunling Heaven, any matter related to Hongmeng City seems to become a major event with huge attention.

The headquarters of the Eight Gods Pill Sect quickly received the relevant information.

An elder who is a High Grade Immortal Pill Master from the Eight Gods Pill Sect sent a message to Tiger Roar City Lord Zhan Huilan to inquire about the situation. Zhan Huilan reported the facts but, of course, tried his best to shirk his own responsibility, emphasizing that he was caught in Hongmeng City’s design, falling into that damn Jing Yan’s trap.

In fact, on the day Bai Han appeared, Zhan Huilan understood that he was duped. Otherwise, Bai Han’s timing of appearance was too coincidental. Bai Han is the Grand Steward of Hongmeng City and rarely leaves the city. Che Sheng might have secretly sent a call for help to Bai Han, but even then, it would be impossible for Bai Han to arrive so quickly.

Thus, at that moment, Zhan Huilan realized he was caught in a trap; it was all a setup.

”Elder, I’m afraid Tiger Roar City can’t withstand Hongmeng City!” Zhan Huilan lamented.

”The headquarters has already made arrangements. What you need to do is to fight for more time. Tiger Roar City must not fall!” the elder gave Zhan Huilan a death order.

Many people among the high ranks of the Eight Gods Pill Sect headquarters feel disappointed with Zhan Huilan. No matter what, it was Zhan Huilan who gave Hongmeng City an excuse. However, now is not the time to hold Zhan Huilan accountable; it all depends on defending Tiger Roar City first. If Tiger Roar City is taken down by Hongmeng City, the impact on the Eight Gods Pill Sect will be substantial, and its business in the Thunder Domain may cease to exist in the future. The Eight Gods Pill Sect surely won’t give up its entire Thunder Domain business easily.

”Elder, I will certainly try my best!” Zhan Huilan felt the need to assure this.

Seven days later!

In Hongmeng City, at the City Lord Mansion!

On the spacious square of the City Lord Mansion, high-level Thunder Warriors stood in front, followed by thirty ordinary Thunder Warriors. A heavy sense of pressure was palpable, even as these Thunder Warriors stood motionless, wearing robes that made them appear no different from ordinary cultivators, yet still exuded a weighty presence.

And on this square, there were not only these Thunder Warriors. Jing Yan was present, along with a hundred-member guard. Leading the guard was Xu Yiming.

Indeed, Jing Yan temporarily placed the Thunder Warrior army under Xu Yiming’s control. Within Hongmeng City, Xu Yiming is the most capable cultivator in soul cultivation after Jing Yan, an Immortal Venerable Level Soul Cultivator. Xu Yiming can manage the Thunder Warriors with relative ease.

The guard members assisting Xu Yiming were selected elites from the Hongmeng City Guard, and among them were Che Sheng and Weng Mohan. Besides these two, all other members were at the Immortal Charm Peak Realm, wearing custom-made black armor, possessing formidable combat power.

”Xu Yiming, you may lead the team and depart!” Jing Yan said, looking at Xu Yiming.

From the beginning of this expedition, Jing Yan had no intention of acting personally.

It was time for outsiders to glimpse some of Hongmeng City’s power. This expedition against Tiger Roar City was a proving action, demonstrating that Hongmeng City’s strength is not as some outsiders imagine it to be.

”City Lord, rest assured, I will complete the expedition mission!” Xu Yiming bowed slightly.

Xu Yiming was somewhat excited.

Several days ago, City Lord Jing Yan had specifically summoned him alone to discuss this matter. City Lord Jing Yan reminded him to prioritize his own protection in case of unexpected situations, letting the Thunder Warriors face the front. With a high-level Thunder Warrior beside him, few cultivators in Kunling Heaven would be capable of killing him, Xu Yiming. City Lord Jing Yan meant that even if it meant sacrificing the high-level Thunder Warriors, Xu Yiming must protect his own life.

”Alright, go!” Jing Yan waved his hand and added, ”Ensuring that all of you remain safe. If you take down Tiger Roar City, I will personally host a banquet to celebrate your achievement!”

Jing Yan’s voice echoed within the City Lord Mansion.

”We won’t let the City Lord down!” Weng Mohan and others responded loudly.

The expedition team set out from the City Lord Mansion, left Hongmeng City, and approached Tiger Roar City.

Since Hongmeng City is not too far from Tiger Roar City, they did not use the Heavenly Domain Flying Boat. Given the relatively short distance, it’s more convenient and agile for cultivators to fly themselves.

”Look quickly, Hongmeng City’s expedition team has set off!”

”Is City Lord Jing Yan among them?”

”Didn’t spot him, it seems... City Lord Jing Yan doesn’t plan to act personally, just as I guessed earlier.”

”Without City Lord Jing Yan’s involvement, I’m afraid Hongmeng City might not be able to take Tiger Roar City! The Eight Gods Pill Sect will surely send people to support Tiger Roar City!”

Outside Hongmeng City, many cultivators gathered, watching Xu Yiming and others flying out and afar. They carefully observed every silhouette emerging from Hongmeng City, and evidently, they did not find any sign of City Lord Jing Yan. Subsequent information from inside Hongmeng City confirmed this; City Lord Jing Yan was still inside the City Lord Mansion, not leaving with the expedition team.

”City Lord Jing Yan seems very confident!”

”Haha, failure to capture Tiger Roar City would be embarrassing. They boldly issued a proclamation but returned in defeat, this... haha...” some cultivators suggested meaningfully.

”Perhaps City Lord Jing Yan doesn’t need to act personally? But still, why weren’t any of Hongmeng City’s Immortal Venerable Peak Powerhouses seen?” some cultivators raised inquiries.

Currently, there are only a few Immortal Venerable Peaks in Hongmeng City, yet not a single one was part of the expedition team, which certainly seemed odd.

”Could it be that the expedition team is not just this one? The ones who just left are merely the Vanguard Army? The real main force is still inside the city?” someone speculated slyly.

Even those major forces continuously monitoring Hongmeng City’s movements couldn’t comprehend it now, their high-ranking members gathered in their respective headquarters’ discussion halls, all puzzled.