For the upper echelons of Vermilion Bird, these actions were enough for them to know which clan would be rising to fame, and which one would suffer a humiliating defeat. The fact that Jin Yixuan hadn't said a single word to Mu Yang was enough evidence to suggest that the Wei Clan was doomed!

For the rest of them, what was more important now was how to protect themselves from being affected by this battle, and the first step in doing so was choosing the right side. Within moments, even more people had moved away from the isolated Mu Yang and Wei Tianxiong. Some even glanced at Li Tianming and Wei Jing, a malevolent glint in their eyes, a clear signal of those gloating over their downfall.

Clearly, the inspectors themselves were leading the Yueling Clan to challenge the Wei Clan. Even though it was apparently a simple replacement, pulling up the Wei Clan by the roots after the deed was done was not impossible.

At such a crucial moment, only the Occult Athenaeum held their ground, as they stood by the king’s side, led by Prime Minister Qin.

“Vermilion Bird King, as the ruler of this land, surely it’s your responsibility...