354: Black Xuan Guards dispatched

Yue Yu was startled; he hadn't expected Xu Yuan to be so decisive and ruthless.

Allowing the Ghost to grow stronger was undoubtedly sacrificing the lives of the Eastern Border Region's inhabitants, but only then could the Ghost rapidly develop. Such methods were truly vicious.

However, Yue Yu didn't feel anything about it. Those who aim for great achievements don't bother with trifles, and the strong never care about the lives of ants. Even if doing so was unfair to those beings, where in this world was there such a thing as fairness? The weak could only accept the fate arranged by the strong!

He was very clear that whether the Ghost was a rebel faction or a tool of the Eternal Night Clan, they couldn't control it, because even a powerful race like the Ghost Clan couldn't do it, so these factions naturally lacked the means.

Now, the fact that the Ghost could appear within the Province Lord Manor's sphere of influence clearly indicated that the Ghost's power was too weak, allowing these people to subdue it and then lead it to the factions under the Province Lord Manor.

And Xu Yuan's actions were meant to make the Ghost grow to a point where those people could no longer control it. Only a Ghost that had grown to such an extent could provoke what they believed to be Xu Yuan's trump card.

He knew that the Dao Academy definitely had someone operating in the Eastern Ghost Dao Province, because Xu Yuan's identity was too important, and this was what the Eternal Night Clan wanted to see.

But they didn't know that Xu Yuan's trump card was never them, but him, Yue Yu, and the Supreme existence of the Xu Clan... A thousand miles south of Xuandong Ancient City, the Black Xuan Mountain Range!

Mountains stretched endlessly, exceptionally rugged, and at the center was an ancient divine peak resembling an ancient ferocious tiger coiled up. Around the entire divine peak, four massive military camps were scattered, forming the Black Xuan Cavalry that deterred the entire Eastern Ghost Dao Province.

On that day, the Black Xuan Cavalry's Third Commander was the master of one of these military camps, commanding 250,000 Black Xuan Cavalry. He was responsible for the three Hundred Domains of the Eastern Border Region. After the murder occurred that day, he received the news and rushed to report it.

For four years, the Black Xuan Cavalry had fought north and south, annihilating forces that refused to obey the Province Lord Manor, establishing a formidable reputation and deterring various forces in the Dao Province.

And the divine peak before them was the former Sect of the Black Tiger Palace, one of the seven great hegemons of the original Eastern Ghost Dao Province.

But four years ago, it was completely flattened by Yue Yu leading ten thousand Black Xuan Cavalry!

The original Black Tiger Mountain Range was also renamed the Black Xuan Mountain Range, signifying the demise of the former overlord, the Black Tiger Palace, and the rise of a more powerful Province Lord Manor that replaced its glory.

And that Black Xuan Cavalry unit from back then is now the Black Xuan Guard. This legendary army, now under the command of Nanshan, the Black Xuan Cavalry Commander, guards the Black Xuan Mountain Range and protects Xuandong Ancient City.

At this moment, on top of the Black Xuan Divine Peak, inside a massive black palace, a figure radiating a fierce, battle-hardened aura was cultivating with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, this figure opened his eyes, revealing a pair of crimson pupils. However, the crimson pupils quickly showed a look of surprise, and the crimson instantly faded, returning to their black and white color.

He then stood up, respectfully walked down the steps, and bowed to the palace gate. Outside the gate, Yue Yu's figure slowly appeared.

"I didn't realize Elder Yue was coming. Please forgive me, Elder Yue!"

Nanshan's expression was extremely respectful. Although he still didn't know the true strength of this old man, the Elder's single glance had once made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, facing death directly.

Even though he was already a Dao Lord Supreme Sovereign, envied by all, he still couldn't help but feel a chill of fear whenever he recalled it.

"Your battle Qi has advanced quite a bit. It seems you're not far from the Supreme Lower Grade!"

Yue Yu observed him and said with a smile.

"It is all thanks to Young Master's grace that Nanshan could Breakthrough so quickly. Young Master's kindness, Nanshan can never repay in a million lifetimes!"

Nanshan said respectfully, his expression earnest. It was hard to imagine such flattery coming from a man with a resolute face.

Yue Yu smiled at his words, then sobered and said, "On this trip, this old man brings the Young Lord's command!"

Nanshan's expression instantly became serious upon hearing this. "Please instruct me, Elder Yue!"

His brief words, however, carried a resounding tone.

Yue Yu was very satisfied and then stated the purpose of his visit.

Not long after, Yue Yu left the palace, leaving Nanshan to digest the information alone.

A moment later, crimson once again filled Nanshan's eyes. At the same time, a black battle armor enveloped his entire body, leaving only his crimson eyes visible.

"Someone!"

"Greetings, Commander!"

Soon, a personal guard entered the main hall.

"Beat the drums to assemble the troops, Black Xuan Guard, gather! Also, find Luo Yu!"

A decisive voice rang out.

"Yes, Commander!"

The personal guard was startled by the command, knowing that something major had happened!

Without daring to delay, he hastily exited the main hall.

Moments later, the sound of drums echoed outside the hall.

Below the Black Xuan Divine Peak, the Black Xuan Cavalry still stationed in the Black Xuan Mountain Range were shocked. They all emerged from their tents and looked towards the divine peak, because the battle drums were for assembling the Guard.

"It's the Black Xuan Guard!"

"What's going on? Why is the Black Xuan Guard moving?"

"Something big has happened! Even the Black Xuan Guard has been alerted. There must be a disturbance. Could it be that the Province Lord is going to attack those few hegemonic forces?"

As the Black Xuan Cavalry soldiers discussed amongst themselves, an incense stick's time quietly passed. Above the Black Xuan Divine Peak, a teleportation domain gate opened, and ten thousand Black Xuan Guard cavalry, riding their battle beasts, streamed into the domain gate, disappearing from the Black Xuan Divine Peak.

"The Black Xuan Guard has been deployed, and even Commander Nanshan has personally taken action. It seems the Province Lord takes the matters of the Eastern Border Region very seriously!"

The Black Xuan Cavalry high-ranking officers naturally knew what was happening, and thus were very shocked, especially the other three commanders who all looked at Luo Yu, who had just returned from the divine peak.

Although they knew a bloody incident had occurred in the Eastern Border Region, they were unclear about the specific reasons, as the Eastern Border Region was not within their jurisdiction.

However, Luo Yu said nothing; instead, he hastily returned to the East Camp. Soon, the sound of a rallying horn was heard, and the Black Xuan Cavalry of the entire East Camp assembled, then streamed into the teleportation array under the gaze of the other three camps.

Seeing this, the other three commanders knew that this matter was not simple, and so they dared not inquire further.

Some things, if you are meant to know, you will know. If you inquire about things you shouldn't, it could very likely lead to disaster.

In short, when surviving in this Ancient Land of Dao, curiosity is something you absolutely cannot have, otherwise, you will easily invite calamity.

At the same time, the news of the Black Xuan Guard's sudden departure quickly reached the hands of various major forces through their scouts. The high-ranking officials of all parties gathered to predict the implications of this move.

After all, the Black Xuan Guard had been involved in the destruction of the Black Tiger Palace back then. Now that they were suddenly deployed, it might be an attack on their own forces, which naturally made them nervous.

However, news soon arrived, and the various forces learned that the Black Xuan Guard had gone for matters concerning the Eastern Border Region. While this made them breathe a sigh of relief, it also sparked curiosity.

Thus, the major forces dispatched powerful individuals to the Eastern Border Region, hoping to uncover the secrets within.

After all, anything that could mobilize the Black Xuan Guard indicated that this bloody incident was not simple.

Eastern Border Region, Eastern Sword Domain!

In an ancient mountain range, a group of mysterious figures shrouded in black robes looked towards Xuandong Ancient City!

"Hehehe! Have you sensed it?"

"However, this Seat doesn't intend to let you find them so easily!"

The leading mysterious figure revealed a pale face, his eyes filled with icy coldness.

"Elder, those things have already been moved to the designated location. When do we begin?"

Someone behind him asked.

"Then continue! Our target is still safely seated in the Province Lord Manor! If he doesn't come, then we'll force him to!"

The leading mysterious figure smiled sinisterly.

"Yes!"