156: Has it turned into a civil war?

Then, Huangpu Xuanji and the others unleashed their strongest strike, temporarily repelling the Demon Race Experts, and retreated with their army at extreme speed.

The soldiers of the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty all had expressions of immense joy and excitement as they retreated.

Good grief, how are we supposed to fight? Those Demon Race people are both strong and tough. My punch felt like I was just tickling him. Tell me, how do we fight???

Seeing Huangpu Xuanji retreat in such a pathetic manner, Situ and the others felt a wave of relief!

At this moment, Situ clenched his fists, looking at Huangpu Xuanji's fleeing back with extreme irony and ridicule.

"Just you wait, I'll make you even more miserable in the future!"

Seeing the people of the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty retreat, the Demon Race army was also disdainful; they gave chase for dozens of miles before finally stopping under Blood Shade's command!

Afterward, Blood Shade and a group of Demon Race Experts gathered together, and the Demon Race Experts said,

"Hehe, Princess Your Highness, it seems the Huangpu Dynasty will no longer have any spare energy to take action against our Demon Race."

"Indeed, that Huangpu Xuanji might be in a hurry to go back and deal with his son's rebellion, hahaha!"

"And they are very weak! Why doesn't Your Highness give the order to let us annihilate this Huangpu Sacred Dynasty in one fell swoop?"

"That's right, why not pursue them while they are down? Our Demon Race has been silent for too long, and it seems the Hongwu Continent has forgotten that our Demon Race is not to be trifled with! Besides, there are quite a few people watching today."

As that Demon Race Expert looked toward the horizon, he realized how many experts were hidden in the Void Realm observing this battle!

"It seems they've already discovered us, and there's nothing left to see. Let's go; Huangpu Xuanji is going to be busy this time, hehe."

...At this time, Lin Daoyuan and Su Qingli were also drinking tea above the clouds, looking at the scene below, and said indifferently,

"What do you think of Situ's wife?"

Hearing this, Su Qingli also responded,

"A Heaven Swallowing Dao Body and the daughter of an Immortal Emperor; Situ still has a long way to go!"

"Let's go. Huangfu should not be fighting the Demon Race anymore; they'll likely be resolving their internal strife. Moreover, this period is a chance for Situ and the other two to gain experience. We should also wander around Huangfu and look after them while we're at it!"

Hearing this, Su Qingli also smiled.

Then, the figures of the two disappeared between heaven and earth.

At this time, Blood Shade listened to the words of the Demon Race Experts and then saw Situ's hesitant expression, so she said with a grin,

"No need. You guys take the army back and establish a defensive line at the border to prevent Huangpu Xuanji from becoming desperate and doing something reckless! But in the short term, Huangfu shouldn't make any moves; they're busy going back to deal with Huangpu Xuanling's matter!"

"Next, the three of them and I will handle things; we can also gain some experience along the way!"

Hearing this, the Demon Race Experts were all dumbfounded, and then they looked at Situ Chengfeng, a premonition of ill omen arising.

It couldn't be for this kid again, could it!

"Princess, although Huangpu Xuanji has retreated, it is still dangerous. You must not go to the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty. I fear it won't be long before the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty falls into civil war, which will be even more dangerous then!"

"That's right, Your Highness, you mustn't. It's better to return to the Demon Race with us!"

Hearing this, Blood Shade was ten thousand times unwilling.

"Stop talking nonsense. If you're not at ease, just go back and call a Saint Sovereign to protect me in secret, won't that do?"

"Alright, alright, it's decided. You guys go back, go back!"

Hearing this, the Demon Race Experts' eyes were spitting fire as they looked at Situ.

Dammit, it's all because of this Human Race Pretty boy!

At this time, Situ was also embarrassed and at a loss.

"You You, it's too dangerous. You should go back to the Demon Race. I, Situ, swear that once I've settled these matters, I will go to the Demon Race to find you!"

Hearing this, Blood Shade directly used her finger to block Situ's mouth.

"Hehe, don't think you can get rid of me so easily!"

In the end, the Demon Race Experts had no choice but to lead the army back to the court. They hurried back to the Demon Race at extreme speed and summoned two Saint Sovereign experts to follow Blood Shade in secret to ensure her safety!

At this time, the two Saint Sovereign Demon Race Experts were also surprised. Looking at Situ and the other two, they were somewhat impressed.

"They all have Supreme Spirit Roots and might even have peerless Physiques. Their backgrounds should be powerful. There's no harm in the Princess befriending them, but the way the Princess looks at that kid... dammit!"

"No, the two of us must find an excuse to take the Princess away midway. For now, we can let the Princess gain some experience!"

...Subsequently, the war between the Huangpu Dynasty and the Demon Race ended in this way. While people were still celebrating the end of the war, who could have imagined that the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty would fall into internal strife—a conflict between the current Your Majesty and the Crown Prince!

What kind of an end is this!

The common people of the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty were suffering beyond words.

Furthermore, the discussion between Huangpu Xuanling and Blood Shade had become void due to the sudden appearance of Huangpu Xuanji. Therefore, as for what would happen to the Huangpu Dynasty later, it no longer had anything to do with the Demon Race.

Time flew by, and half a month had passed since Huangpu Xuanji appeared, fought the Demon Race, and fled in disgrace!

During this half-month, the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty had, without surprise, fallen into civil war, with one side led by Huangpu Xuanling and the other by Huangpu Xuanji.

Rumor has it that on that day, as soon as Huangpu Xuanji returned to the Imperial Capital, he was ambushed by Huangpu Xuanling. His Aura diminished even further, and the battle between the two sides nearly destroyed the Imperial Capital!

Subsequently, the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty was split in two. Huangpu Xuanji retreated to one side, while Huangpu Xuanling naturally took advantage of the victory to sit on the throne in the Imperial Capital!

How dramatic!

Moreover, as soon as Huangpu Xuanling took power, he immediately rectified the military's conduct and issued many decrees related to people's livelihoods. For a time, he won countless hearts. However, he had yet to truly master the Huangpu Dynasty because Huangpu Xuanji, who had retreated to one side, had not been dealt with.

At this time, in the vast imperial palace, Huangpu Xuanling sat high on his throne and said,

"Has the Demon Race really retreated?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. After that battle, the Demon Race has already returned to Miaojiang!"

Hearing this, Huangpu Xuanling gave a self-deprecating smile.

"With our dynasty in its current state, the Demon Race probably disdains to continue tangling with us. Besides, our dynasty truly cannot afford to fight anymore!"

Seeing this, the ministers also nodded and then said,

"Your Majesty, should we awaken the Old Ancestor? If we awaken the Old Ancestor, then we won't have too many concerns about Huangpu Xuanji!"

Hearing this, Huangpu Xuanling sighed.

"If we awaken the Old Ancestor just because of internal strife, what will the Old Ancestor think? Our current strength is not weaker than Huangpu Xuanji's. If we use resources to recruit more experts, we can completely rely on our own strength to deal with Huangpu Xuanji!"

Seeing this, the experts and ministers who supported Huangpu Xuanling all had their eyes light up.

"Besides, the Old Ancestor might be at a critical stage of a Breakthrough. To disturb him rashly would carry too great a price!"

"What's most important now is to win the hearts of the people. We must quickly revise those unreasonable decrees previously promulgated by Huangpu Xuanji, so that the hearts of the Huangfu people lean toward us!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Those experts now looked at Huangpu Xuanling on the throne with some admiration.

"Also, compensate those aristocratic families who were previously oppressed by Huangpu Xuanji's force, then win them over and give them appropriate status. In extraordinary times, even small forces are still forces. We will make further plans once we have reunified our Huangfu!"

...Along with this came Huangpu Xuanling's purge, suppressing the families that had exploited the common people during Huangpu Xuanji's era. With a series of measures, the people of the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty gained a new understanding of Huangpu Xuanling.

However, unlike Huangpu Xuanling's massive effort to win over the people, Huangpu Xuanji, who had retreated to the far northwest of the Huangpu Sacred Dynasty, was heavily exploiting the common people, forcing them into the army and aggressively expanding his forces!

At this time, Situ and the others were at the border between the two sides of Huangpu Xuanling and Huangpu Xuanji. Looking at the front lines where the two sides confronted each other and the many commoners fleeing from Huangpu Xuanji's side, they clenched their fists even tighter!

"What a Huangpu Xuanji, truly devoid of conscience!"

Mo Wujin's hand, which was holding the Purple Thunder, crackled. He was also infuriated by Huangpu Xuanji's actions, not to mention Mu Shiyi, whose gaze was also solemn!

"I think we can also have a Breakthrough. Let's break through first!"

Although Situ also gritted his teeth, he still calmed his mind!

Blood Shade stayed by Situ's side and also expressed her agreement. Then, she asked the two Demon Race Saint Sovereigns to isolate the area from the world so the three of them could have their Breakthrough in peace!

Then came the great shock of those two Demon Race Experts!

Because Situ broke through his long-suppressed cultivation all the way to the Ninth Layer of Void Refining in one go, while Mo Wujin and Eleven reached the sixth and seventh layers respectively! And Blood Shade also reached the fifth layer in one breath, which made Mo Wujin surprised that she actually had some strength!

"Just what kind of Physique is it? I'm incredibly curious! Dammit!"

At this time, the curiosity of the two Demon Race Saint Sovereign experts in the Void Realm exploded.