Rui Xiang’s words froze the atmosphere in the hall. Many of the generals stared at him with fierce expressions. These people were loyal followers who had been with Luo Bingfeng for many years. Although being loyal to the city lord also meant being loyal to Zhang Buzhou, the latter’s popularity had dwindled since his appointment of the Wolf King. By keeping a clear line between himself and the Wolf King, Luo Bingfeng managed to win the loyalty of the staff.

There had always been a rumor in the army that Zhang Buzhou had encountered an accident in his cultivation, and that was the reason why he had made no progress despite many years of cultivation. People also believed that City Lord Luo had already caught up in terms of power.

Du Yuan’s eyes flickered. “The Heavenly Monarch is everyone’s lord, and people know that. There’s no need to repeat it.”

“Really? That might not be the case.”

Du Yuan ignored Rui Xiang’s words of ridicule. “Although we’ve managed to rule a region in the neutral lands, we’re still not strong enough to hold out...