The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2548: Chapter 2548: Declaration of Crusade

Zhan Huilan knew Bai Han’s identity and was also aware of Bai Han’s strength!

Bai Han checked Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s injuries. They were severe, but not life-threatening.

"Chief Bai Han, what do you mean by this? Are you intending to meddle in the affairs of our Eight Gods Pill Sect?" Zhan Huilan spoke out.

He knew very well he couldn’t possibly be a match for Bai Han, so he could only bring up the Eight Gods Pill Sect to pressure Bai Han.

"Affairs of the Eight Gods Pill Sect?"

"Hmph, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable is an important member of our Hongmeng City! You’re the City Lord of Tiger Roar City, named Zhan Huilan, right? Attacking personnel from our Hongmeng City, you probably owe me a reasonable explanation!" Bai Han said coldly, looking at Zhan Huilan.

"My lord, this Zhan Huilan and his subordinate, the Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City, saw that I had a Thunder Origin Stone, so they ambushed me as soon as I left Tiger Roar City!" Che Sheng Immortal Venerable immediately said.

"So that’s how it is! Zhan Huilan, you have quite the nerve to covet the wealth of my Hongmeng City’s people and ambush them!" Bai Han shouted sternly, appearing as though he was about to strike Zhan Huilan.

"Whoosh!" Zhan Huilan abruptly exerted his divine power, and his figure dashed out like lightning.

He escaped!

And before his escape, he didn’t even warn the Chief Manager under his command. The Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City Lord’s Mansion was visibly in shock after Zhan Huilan fled, as he did not expect this!

"Escaped so quickly!" Bai Han frowned slightly.

Immediately, he turned his gaze to the Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City. The Chief Manager, coming to his senses, also attempted to flee quickly. However, Bai Han had already slapped him with his palm. As expected, without any surprise, a scream echoed far away, and the Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City was killed.

"My lord..." Che Sheng Immortal Venerable looked at Bai Han somewhat puzzled.

He was slightly confused.

Zhan Huilan had escaped, but with Bai Han’s strength, how could the City Lord of Tiger Roar City, Zhan Huilan, possibly have had a chance to escape? Even if he fled, Chief Bai Han should have managed to catch up easily. However, Chief Bai Han did not pursue and instead casually killed the Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City.

"Che Sheng, you have accomplished your task very well this time. Now, we can return to Hongmeng City to report back." Bai Han smiled and said to Che Sheng Immortal Venerable.

"Are you wondering why I didn’t kill Zhan Huilan directly?" Bai Han asked another question.

"My lord, I understand that you and the City Lord are preparing to deal with Tiger Roar City. But... wouldn’t it be easier to take Tiger Roar City if my lord had directly killed Zhan Huilan?" Che Sheng Immortal Venerable said.

Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, at this moment, was still unaware of Jing Yan’s complete plan. He thought his mission was to lure out Zhan Huilan, the City Lord of Tiger Roar City, to give Chief Bai Han a reason to kill him.

"Zhan Huilan is definitely going to die, but not now. Our purpose in taking Tiger Roar City is not just about controlling Tiger Roar City. Temporarily sparing Zhan Huilan’s life has its uses." Bai Han smiled slightly.

Che Sheng Immortal Venerable seemed thoughtful.

Afterward, Bai Han had Che Sheng Immortal Venerable take a Healing Immortal Pill, then took him back to Hongmeng City.

Hongmeng City Lord Mansion!

"City Lord, the plan went very smoothly. That City Lord of Tiger Roar City, Zhan Huilan, never suspected that Che Sheng was part of our Hongmeng City." Bai Han reported to Jing Yan.

"Hm, a very simple plan, but sufficient." Jing Yan nodded and continued, "Send out the call to arms."

"Yes!" Bai Han responded.

The intelligence agency of Hongmeng City publicly released a call to arms through their channels.

The target of the call was Tiger Roar City controlled by the Eight Gods Pill Sect. The reasons for Hongmeng City’s campaign against Tiger Roar City were clearly outlined in the document. Additionally, it specified that Hongmeng City would formally dispatch troops against Tiger Roar City in seven days.

"Hongmeng City is campaigning against Tiger Roar City?"

"City Lord of Tiger Roar City, Zhan Huilan, coveted the Thunder Origin Stone on Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, and ambushed him outside Tiger Roar City to plunder? Che Sheng Immortal Venerable was seriously injured; fortunately, Chief Bai Han arrived in time?"

"Is this news true or false? Why do I feel like this was staged?"

"It really happened, as Hongmeng City has released related images. The City Lord and Chief Manager of Tiger Roar City indeed attempted to ambush Che Sheng Immortal Venerable in the wilderness outside Tiger Roar City. But surprisingly, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable still thought to use an Image Crystal Ball to record the events in such a situation, tsk tsk..."

The images released by Hongmeng City only included the scene and conversations of Zhan Huilan and his companion ambushing Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, not Bai Han’s subsequent appearance.

"When did Che Sheng Immortal Venerable join Hongmeng City?"

Once the call to arms was made public, cultivators discussed the matter intensely. They could see that the situation wasn’t straightforward and was very likely orchestrated by Hongmeng City. However, Tiger Roar City had indeed done something disreputable. If the City Lord of Tiger Roar City hadn’t attempted to ambush Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, Hongmeng City wouldn’t have had such an excuse.

"What do you think the result will be after seven days when Hongmeng City sends troops against Tiger Roar City?" Some cultivators’ eyes flickered with speculation.

Comparing the strength of the two cities, Tiger Roar City was undoubtedly far inferior. But Tiger Roar City was under the control of the Eight Gods Pill Sect. Would the Eight Gods Pill Sect stand by and watch losing control over Tiger Roar City? The Eight Gods Pill Sect would certainly want to support Tiger Roar City. However, the Eight Gods Pill Sect’s headquarters is quite a distance from the Thunder Domain; it wouldn’t take ten or eight days to get there. If Tiger Roar City couldn’t hold out for more than a month under Hongmeng City’s attack, the Eight Gods Pill Sect would find it difficult to effectively aid Tiger Roar City.

Everything depends on how long Tiger Roar City can hold out.

"Tiger Roar City is the most important city for the Eight Gods Pill Sect in the Thunder Domain. The city’s formation should be very strong and perhaps can hold out for quite some time," a cultivator said.

"How long Tiger Roar City can hold out depends on how much strength Hongmeng City deploys. If City Lord Jing Yan acts personally, then forget about a month; Tiger Roar City might not last even one or two days. Don’t forget, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord’s palace, was its Guardian Array weak? But what happened?" An Immortal Venerate cultivator laughed as he said.

Jing Yan’s overwhelming strength is already deeply ingrained in the hearts of countless cultivators and adventurers.

"True! City Lord Jing Yan of Hongmeng City is practically a heaven-defying existence. If City Lord Jing Yan personally campaigns against Tiger Roar City, then Tiger Roar City will definitely not be able to withstand it. However, the possibility of City Lord Jing Yan personally acting should be low!"

"If City Lord Jing Yan doesn’t act personally, then Tiger Roar City still has a chance. Hongmeng City is relatively newly established, so there aren’t many Immortal Venerable Peak Powerhouses. Quickly capturing Tiger Roar City won’t be that easy," an adventurer analyzed and said.

This is the feeling Hongmeng City gives to outsiders now.

Hongmeng City’s Lord is overwhelmingly strong, but aside from the Lord’s power, the rest might not be as formidable.