Once, I wanted to be a good person
Chapter 921 - 240. Dahei Jialuo’s Identity Exposed? (7000 words for monthly ticket!)_3

"With a million soldiers advancing, even the traces of a demigod can be destroyed."

Black Shark nodded, then added, "Moreover... not only has someone stolen that battlefield, but the Si Family heard news from somewhere that Tuoya State is about to attack soon and is actively preparing for battle in Congyun City."

"They’ve relocated residents from several surrounding lower-level cities to Congyun City and persuaded martial arts sects like the Taiyi Sect, setting up defense works in Congyun City."

"Pfft." Hearing Black Shark’s words, He Weidao and Xiong Qi hadn’t laughed yet, but the senior officials of the Federal Defense Team discussing the war actually laughed first.

Tiger King laughed and said, "They lack soldiers and treasures. What are they using to build defense works?"

A commander chimed in, "Exactly. If it’s just ordinary defense works, they wouldn’t even withstand a wave from Tuoya State. They’re completely doing a vain effort."

But at this moment, He Weidao did not laugh. He asked a question seriously, "Who organized this?"

Black Shark thought for a moment and said, "It’s said to be Black Bull."

He Weidao hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Fang Ze isn’t there, is he?"

Black Shark looked at him oddly and countered, "Didn’t you send Fang Ze to Tang State?"

He Weidao’s gaze was deep, his thoughts racing, seemingly calculating time. After a moment, he nodded and said, "Yes. He should still be in Tang State."

"Even if he’s quick, he shouldn’t be able to return to Xida State now."

Speaking of this, he sighed with relief and said dismissively, "In that case, let Congyun City handle it themselves. It’s good if they can delay time. Let’s continue discussing the next strategic step."

....

Meanwhile, while He Weidao and others were deliberating over Xida State’s response.

In Congyun City, on the city wall.

Black Bull was standing together with Fang Ze, who was hidden under a black cloak. He gazed with his large bull eyes at the vast vanished land in the distance, then slowly opened his mouth and said, "Young Master, going there is extremely dangerous."

Fang Ze turned to look at the citizens below the city wall, busy constructing fortifications, then said, "A great man knows what he should and shouldn’t do."

"Since there’s a chance I can save them, of course I’ll give it a try."

"Even if I ultimately fail, I won’t regret it, and my conscience won’t be tormented."

"However, my only worry is for you all: I have absolute confidence in protecting my own safety, but you may be in danger."

"So, if things go awry, remember to retreat immediately, hide, and wait for my return to assist."

"Understood, Young Master." Listening to Fang Ze’s words, Black Bull bowed and accepted the order.

Having done all this, Fang Ze glanced deeply at Congyun City once more, then handed the folding fan in his hand to Black Bull, jumped from the city tower, and, accompanied by Flower God, strode towards Tuoya State.....

.....

At the same time. Tuoya State’s border, Eight Departments City.

Already set to march a few days ago but forced back at the blade of Old Mr. Bai, the Tuoya State army was undergoing routine repairs outside the city.

This batch of Tuoya army numbered a full hundred thousand, all selected over the years from Tuoya State’s various cities by Galan Houde and Dahei Jialuo, talented and brainwashed to loyalty Awakeners.

Though their strength is mostly at the fusion level, with few even at the fusion level, the law’s power they can muster when gathered is considerable, affecting the outcome of a war.

Besides direct combat, these soldiers are the appointed city managers by the Outer Realm demigods: after these Outer Realm demigods conquer other states, they will become the stationed troops and managers of major cities.

In short, these hundred thousand troops are crucial for stabilizing the early stage for the Outer Realm demigods.

But at this moment, within this vital camp, a hidden turbulent current was stirring among the soldiers.

"Have you heard? Galan has passed away."

"I heard, and I also heard his entire family was slaughtered by those Outer Realm demigods."

"Who are we fighting for, really?"

"We don’t know. We are soldiers, our duty is to obey orders, we can only listen to those above us."

"Sigh..."

Such rumors and discussions began spreading through the camp from early this morning, rapidly spreading like wildfire.

Nobody knows when this rumor started or what prompted this conversation: before this, none of them had really thought about this question. But admittedly, this rumor did have a huge impact on the hundred thousand troops.

Certainly, during its spread, there were those who doubted its authenticity. But when some officers secretly verified and found it somewhat credible, the rumor became even more real.....

Of course, such rumors could only be whispered in the ranks, never daring to reach the people above....

Thus, in Eight Departments City, the few Outer Realm demigods were unaware that someone was silently stirring the soldiers’ morale.

At that moment, they were engaging in the final pre-war discussion.

Destruction-level demigod Venerable Yuan Gu sat at the head seat, his skeletal face showing no expression, "No news from Garo yet?"