Upon seeing the people of the Qian Family leaving en masse towards the western edge of Netherworld City, the soldiers stationed on the city wall were thrown into a panic.

"This is bad, what should we do!" The general standing next to Zhao Chong said anxiously, "The Dark Law King and King Shuanglin have only just departed, and Qian Feng is already escaping with the people of the Qian Family!"

Hearing the word "escaping," Zhao Chong realized at once that Qian Feng intended to take his family and leave Netherworld City while the Dark Law King and King Shuanglin were away.

With the Dark Law King and King Shuanglin not present at this time of strength in Netherworld City, no one apart from Zhao Chong could have stopped Qian Feng.

Of course, there was no way Zhao Chong could prevent Qian Feng from leaving Netherworld City. He was just very surprised, finding that Qian Feng's departure seemed to be quite abrupt.

Qian Feng was still as inscrutable and strategically minded as ever.

Now the question arose: If Qian Feng was leaving Netherworld City at this time, it must be because he knew that the Dark Law King and King Shuanglin had gone to kill Chen Hao. How did he come to know of this so promptly?

With a resigned sigh, Zhao Chong acknowledged that Qian Feng was even more terrifying than he had imagined. He looked up, watching as the people of the Qian Mansion grew distant.

The people of the Qian Mansion headed towards the western parts of Netherworld City, and their likely destination was Wind Shelter Valley.

More than ten thousand years ago, when the Ghost King led his five battalions in a siege on Netherworld City, Qian Feng had once advised the third Nether King to abandon Netherworld City and seek refuge in Wind Shelter Valley. The third Nether King did not accept Qian Feng's suggestion, choosing to defend Netherworld City to the death. Instead, he entrusted Qian Feng to take his daughter Yuqiao to Wind Shelter Valley for safety.

The third Nether King had charged Qian Feng: if Netherworld was to fall, and he met with misfortune, Qian Feng was to support Yuqiao in ascending to the throne of the Nether King and eventually reclaim the power from the Ghost King.

Subsequently, after learning that Qian Feng had taken the daughter of the third Nether King, Yuqiao, to hide in Wind Shelter Valley, the Ghost King sent an army of thirty thousand to attack the valley. However, not only did they fail to breach Wind Shelter Valley, but the soldiers of the Qian Family also ambushed them, severely wounding the Ghost King's forces thanks to the hidden and mysterious terrain of the valley.

Thus, Qian Feng was very familiar with Wind Shelter Valley, and he probably loved that particular place, which was cool in summer and warm in winter.

Zhao Chong guessed that at this very moment, the troops and horses stockpiled by the Qian Family were probably already stationed in Wind Shelter Valley.

Exactly how many troops were there? Zhao Chong estimated there had to be at least sixty thousand.

Besides, near the river region from Netherworld City to Wind Shelter Valley, there was a Ghost King Battalion camp housing nearly thirty thousand elite soldiers.

When the Qian Family's people would pass through there, they would undoubtedly face resistance from the people in that camp. Given Qian Feng's character, known for never engaging in battles he wasn't sure he could win, he wouldn't have chosen to leave at this time without the assurance of absolute victory provided by sixty thousand troops.

Regarding the reason for Qian Feng's departure from Netherworld City at this moment, Zhao Chong speculated: it was because, whether the Ghost King would return from his closed-door cultivation in over twenty days or not, Qian Feng would have had to take this step sooner or later.

Since the deaths of King Ning and King Xin, the Eight Great Clans had begun recruiting soldiers and buying horses in secret. Among them, the Qian Family had accumulated the most troops and provisions. Should they wait for the Ghost King to return and investigate thoroughly, the Qian Mansion would certainly face disaster. Therefore, fleeing before the Ghost King's return was the best strategy, and once he took that initiative, the other families would likely follow in raising troops and rebelling.

As expected.

Just then, dozens of giant eagles sprung forth from the northeast corner of Netherworld City, followed by tens of flying horse-drawn carriages loaded with large chests and heavy goods. Finally, two rows of cavalry riding flying horses and over a thousand soldiers capable of cloud travel appeared.

The northeast corner of Netherworld City housed the residence of Li Zuole, Clan Leader of the Li Family, one of the Eight Great Clans of Netherworld City.

Afterward, Zhao Chong saw that people from the Li residence were also heading west.

"It seems the two families have already formed an alliance in secret!" Zhao Chong muttered to himself, his expression somewhat ugly.

He, who had not wished for war to arise again within the Netherworld, was now unable to prevent the opening of this great chaos. Moreover, at this moment, what he needed to consider more was: What choice should the Zhao Residence make?

Indeed, ever since encountering the woman from the Purgatory Fire Pool several months ago, the Zhao Residence had already begun to recruit soldiers and buy horses, even earlier than the Qian Family. The sudden departure of the Qian Family and Li Family from Netherworld City had completely disrupted his original plan.

The current situation looked too complex.

This truly was a massive upheaval. Following this, any event that occurred could potentially alter or determine the future of the Netherworld, or even the future of the mortal world, given that the birth of any new life in the mortal world began with the Samsara Path in the Netherworld.

Zhao Chong turned his head to look southward, his gaze seeming to extend very far. Whether Chen Hao was to meet his demise in the Netherworld today or escape danger was one of the crucial factors deciding the Netherworld's future.

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Atop the western city wall of Netherworld City, the soldiers responsible for guarding the city were somewhat panicked as they watched the people from the Qian Mansion and Li Residence leave over their heads.

Without directives from their commanders, they had not taken any actions to react to the departure of the people from the Qian Mansion and Li Residence. However, even with orders, they would not dare to step forward and obstruct. Rather than saying a troop of people flew over their heads, it was more like a narrow, terrifying streak of Yin Qi.

Although the Qian Mansion's group was not large, it was well known within Netherworld City that Qian Feng had under him dozens of experts with unique skills.

Meanwhile, the commander-in-chief of the city guard had already rushed to the Nether King Palace, reporting the matter to King Qingyu, the only Dharma King who remained in Netherworld City at this time.

He was also the least influential among the Eight Great Law Kings.

And the thought-soul of King Wumeng had just vanished inside the Nether King Palace due to the passage of time.

Upon hearing the news, King Qingyu hastened out of the Nether King Palace doorway, then looked westward.

Watching the people from the Qian Mansion and Li Residence leave the city so openly, he felt humiliated and angry. He knew all too well that Clan Leader Qian Feng of the Qian Family and Clan Leader Li Zuole of the Li Family had chosen to leave while only he was in Netherworld City, which was to say, they completely disregarded him.

He hesitated, uncertain whether to step forward and intervene. With his ability, at best, he could only fight the Clan Leader of the Li Family, Li Zuole, to a standstill, not to mention Qian Feng, who possessed inner strength so profound it was limitless.

If he were to confront them, it would be akin to seeking death; and if he ordered the city guards to intercept, it would also be a death sentence.

After a pause, King Qingyu said to the city guard commander, "Send someone immediately to notify the 'A' camp in the Hong River region to prepare for battle. I will now rush to the south to inform the Dark Law King and King Shuanglin of this matter."

Hearing that King Qingyu intended to leave Netherworld City, the commander panicked, then knelt on the ground and hurriedly said, "King Qingyu, now that you are the only Law King left in Netherworld City, if you leave, we will be left headless. I have already dispatched the fastest scout riding a flying eagle to the south to find the Dark Law King."

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