Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 572 - 558 Three Alliances Power

Chapter 572: Chapter 558 Three Alliances Power

Xiao Ye was completely unaware of this as he headed down the main road of Tianyuan City towards the city gate, preparing to find a quieter place outside the city to continue his arduous cultivation.

Just as he approached the city gate, he suddenly noticed a commotion ahead.

Xiao Ye looked up and saw that the martial artists who were preparing to leave the city with him were stopped by a team of guards, and even the gates were closed.

"Listen well, everyone, the Three Alliances Domain has received a secret report, claiming that enemy spies have infiltrated the Three Alliances Domain to create chaos. Therefore, from now on, Tianyuan City will be under martial law."

"From now on, anyone wishing to leave the city must undergo strict scrutiny by the Three Alliances’ forces, and only then can they leave the city. We hope you will cooperate fully, otherwise you will be treated as accomplices of spies and executed!"

From among these guards, a physically imposing middle-aged man stepped forward, whose sharp gaze swept across, causing all martial artists who met his eyes to involuntarily lower their heads.

"It’s someone from the Three Alliances!"

Xiao Ye’s gaze sharpened as he focused on the badge on the chest of the middle-aged man.

Having spent several days in the Three Alliances Domain, he was quite familiar with the insignia of the Three Alliances.

Speaking of the Three Alliances, it was actually an alliance formed by three second-tier sect powers, which firmly controlled a region and became a hegemonic presence.

And the forces of the Three Alliances consisted of the Sky Sword Sect, Heavenly Axe Sect, and Fast Gun Sect.

"Indeed, the Three Alliances Domain is the most chaotic place; I’d better leave as soon as possible," Xiao Ye thought to himself, standing quietly in the crowd, waiting for the inspection by the others.

After all, he wasn’t a spy, and being a disciple of the Taiyi Palace, even if the Three Alliances were blind, they wouldn’t dare to treat him too harshly.

Following the middle-aged man’s closing speech, the guards behind him stepped forward and began inspecting the martial artists who wanted to go outside.

Those who were thoroughly inspected and found to be unproblematic were allowed to leave the city.

Xiao Ye initially remained calm, but soon noticed something odd.

The martial artists near him who wanted to leave the city were not as calm as he was; instead, they became anxious and worried.

"What’s going on, is there a problem?" A flicker of doubt crossed Xiao Ye’s mind, accompanied by a bad premonition.

At that moment, he heard cautious discussions from within the crowd.

"Damn it, it must be that bastard, the Tianyuan City Lord, behind this!"

"I heard he has placed spies within the city and uses this tactic whenever he spots disciples from major sects. After robbing these disciples of their treasures, he fabricates reasons to secretly kill them."

"Right, I’ve also heard that the Tianyuan City Lord is extremely despicable. Just a few days ago, I personally saw an inner disciple from the Ten Thousand Wheel Sect being erroneously accused of being a spy, dragged into prison, and then he just disappeared, definitely murdered."

"Sigh, the Tianyuan City Lord, an elder of the Three Alliances... The Three Alliances themselves are already shameless, using such tactics to harm many disciples from major sects. Although these major sects are enraged, they can’t find any proof, and eventually, they can only give up. Now, who knows which poor sod has caught the Tianyuan City Lord’s attention this time."

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Hearing the surrounding sounds of sympathy and laments, Xiao Ye’s expression slightly changed.

If talking about disciples of major sects, he certainly qualified.

If even the Taiyi Palace does not count as a major sect, then there were no major sects left in the Central Province.

"What exactly is going on? Could this conspiracy be targeted at me?" Xiao Ye’s eyes turned icy.

Ever since he knew that the Three Alliances Domain was the most chaotic among the Eighteen Domains of the Central Province, he had been very careful in his actions to avoid drawing attention.

"Could it be that I was targeted by the Three Alliances because I reluctantly took out a High Grade Essence Stone to settle the bill at the inn?" Xiao Ye thought deeply, recalling that was the only time he might have drawn attention.

"But it’s too early to say anything now; maybe this conspiracy is not aimed at me." Xiao Ye glanced at the powerful city gate guards, suppressing his doubts, ready to see what would happen.

Soldiers will block, water will cover.

Given his current cultivation, plus his hidden strengths, bursting through these guards and flying out of the city would be easy.

However, if it could be avoided for the time being, it would be preferable to avoid trouble, especially since the opponents were backed by the Three Alliances who controlled a domain. Stirring trouble with them would always be somewhat problematic.

As time passed, more and more martial artists were allowed outside by the guards after being scrutinized.

Finally, it was Xiao Ye’s turn.

"Judging by your appearance, you seem unfamiliar; is this your first time in Tianyuan City?" The middle-aged man, clad in armor, approached Xiao Ye. His expression turned icy, and his gaze subtly met with the innkeeper, who had somehow appeared in the crowd, understanding the hidden signal in the innkeeper’s eyes.

Xiao Ye’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, clearly sensing the hostility from the man.

"Hehe, are you implying that because I look unfamiliar, I must be a spy?" Xiao Ye squinted slightly, speaking calmly, yet his palm quietly clenched, ready to act as King Martial Power surged within him, ready to strike.

The middle-aged man sneered upon hearing this, "Daring to talk back to me, you definitely look like a spy!"

Xiao Ye was furious upon hearing this remark.

He finally understood that this entire act of capturing a spy was specifically directed at him!

The martial artists around him also sensed something amiss and instantly filled with infinite sympathy for Xiao Ye. Anyone previously targeted by the Three Alliances as a major sect’s disciple had not met good ends.

It seemed this time, Xiao Ye was also likely doomed.

After all, besides the top disciples from major sects, the younger generation had no grounds to challenge the overwhelming Three Alliances.

"Haha, so according to you, anyone who comes to Tianyuan City for the first time is a spy?" Xiao Ye said mockingly.

This retort left the middle-aged man speechless for a while, boiling with anger and embarrassment.

"Hmph, I think you are a spy, and since you’re so stubborn now, let’s just capture you and slowly interrogate you. Cast the net, catch the man!" the middle-aged man shouted, and then waved his hand.

Suddenly, the group of guards behind him took out a black object and threw it towards Xiao Ye.

That black object exploded in mid-air, turning into a series of giant nets flashing with cold light, and enveloped Xiao Ye from above.