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The soldier trembled in shock and anger as he reported the devastating news. Darryl cursed inwardly as
he led the others out of the tent.
Once they were outside, the sight that unfolded before them had Darryl’s heart stopped for a moment.
Hundreds of thousands of North Moana soldiers had surrounded the entire camp without even a tiny gap.
The North Moana Army was fearless with an imposing air about them; they were fully prepared for battle.
Chester, Quincy, Yvette, and the others were enraged by the attack. Each one of them scowled as they
tried to think of something that could get them out of that situation. Zhang Jue hovered above the North
Moana army; an evil grin of satisfaction appeared on his vicious features.
Darryl took a deep breath and stepped forward. “Zhang Jue, what are you trying to do?” he asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“What does it look like?” Zhang Jue sneered at the question and looked at the camp before he shouted, “All of
the nine continents have always respected the North Moana continent, and yet you imbeciles had the audacity
to disrespect our king. You refused to submit to our command, which led to our king’s disappearance during his
duel with the Raksasa King. You have committed a crime beyond redemption.” Then, Zhang Jue’s tone softened
as he said, “I will give you a chance now. Submit to the North Moana continent and follow my command, or I
shall show you no mercy.”
Zhang Jue was not concerned about the possibility of an attack from the Raksasa Army. After all, they had just
fought Darryl and his army and had lost countless soldiers in the process. Besides, Zhang Jue had sent spies to
observe the situation at the Raksasa camp and learned that they had locked down in defense. There was no way
they would launch an attack then. Naturally, Zhang Jue could not let that opportunity slip. He had to defeat
Darryl that night.
Darryl laughed sarcastically; he was consumed by nerve-wracking rage when he heard Zhang Jue’s speech.
How dare he change his story into one where Darryl was the one to blame for almost getting them killed? Dax
and the others were furious too.
“Zhang Jue!” Yvette shouted as she could not contain her anger any longer. “Just how thick-skinned can you
get? You were the one who lured us into that situation by pretending to raid the Raksasa camps. Many have died
in that fight, and now you are here to surround us. You are trying to get us to fight against each other when the
whole nine continents are in grave danger.”
“That’s right! If your civil war leads the Nine Mainland to fall to our enemy’s occupation, you will be a sinner in
history for thousands of years to come,” Quincy said with a cold expression.
A sinner? Zhang Jue sneered at the accusation and responded, “Whatever you say, nothing will change. You have
half an hour to decide—” Before he could finish his sentence, Gonggong stepped forward and interrupted him.
“Zhang Jue!” Gonggong stared right into Zhang Jue’s eyes and said, “Don’t you dare use His Majesty as
your excuse. If His Majesty were here, he would have never allowed that. It looks like you are trying to
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmtake advantage of His Majesty’s absence and rule over the Nine Mainland yourself.” Gonggong paused
to scan the entire North Moana Army before she said, “Warriors, please do not listen to Zhang Jue. That
man is despicable beyond words, and now he is trying to trigger a civil war within the Nine Mainland in
the midst of such calamity, with no consideration of consequences. If we let that happen, the Raksasa
Army will exploit that and defeat us. Do you really wish to see your homeland trapped in endless wars?”
Her speech had led many of the North Moana soldiers to question their purpose. Zhang Jue’s face
sank and twisted viciously as he stared at Gonggong like a viper that targeted its prey; he roared,
“Gonggong, stop trying to manipulate the soldiers. You were nowhere to be found when we headed
toward the Raksasa Army camp. I did suspect that your loyalty had wavered. And surprise, surprise,
here you are by Darryl Darby’s side.”
Gonggong had challenged his authority openly, and Zhang Jue could not feel any more insulted. It had
taken so long for him to realize his plans finally. How could he possibly let her destroy it?
“Fellow warriors, as you can see, she was once His Majesty’s follower, and yet she had switched sides and
betrayed us. Bring her to me,” Zhang Jue said as he pointed at Gonggong. The moment he said that,
hundreds of North Moana soldiers drew their swords without hesitation and charged toward Gonggong.
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