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However, Jun Linyue didn't have the leisure to do so. The stone path beneath their feet was quite smooth. Within the hazy smoke of the alleyway, a group of people headed towards the end of the alleyway and the old City Lord's Mansion.

The fog in the city grew thicker. The reason why every intersection was blocked by a rock called the "Transfer Stone".

The reason for that was because it was said that these stones were from the Emperor Mountain where the ancient kings resided. They had the ability to help people turn the situation around.

On the other hand, for the sake of cleanliness in the city, every household had their sewers blocked at the back.

The more Jun Lin gazed at the increasingly thick fog in the air, the more he asked, "Lu Feng, your name is Lu Feng, right? Do fog often arise here?"

"Reporting to the Black Tortoise, there is usually no fog here. This is the first time such a large fog has appeared. This subordinate doesn't know what's going on either." Lu Feng cupped his fist as he recalled the past.

Jun Lanyue didn't reply and continued to walk forwards.

When they reached a fork in the road, they could vaguely see the main city building in front of them. The tower was ancient and tall, solemn and elegant.

The door in front of him was shut tight. Two guards in red armor stood on both sides of the door. Their red armors exuded a majestic aura, much more domineering than the Red Scaled Guards behind them.

Both of them carried bow and quiver made of cold wood on their backs. They held long spears in their hands as they guarded the door.

Seeing that, Jun Lanyue asked, "Where is your City Lord?" Why don't you come out of the city to receive us? " At this moment, a shadow suddenly appeared on top of the city gate tower, followed by a row of black guards.

The red and old city gates slowly opened. The two guards moved towards the center. A middle-aged man wearing a white robe had a transcendent demeanor. His subordinate, who was standing beside him, was holding a royal scroll.

"Jun Lanyue, you gave up on the border city without permission and neglected your duty. You caused the ancient city and the old city to be threatened by the Nether Sect. This matter has already reached the ears of the Human Emperor. The Human Emperor has already issued an imperial decree, and the Marquis of Xuanwu, Lin Yue, will receive it! "

Jun Lanyue sensed that something was amiss, but for the sake of his family and life, he had no choice but to kneel down and accept the decree.

"The Marquis of Xuanwu, Lin Yue, is wise and brave, adept at fighting. It is indeed an honor for him." However, dealing with the matter of the Nether Sect's disorderly faction and abandoning the city on their own would cause disgrace to the country.

Currently, the imperial government had already dispatched three thousand of the Nine Prefectures' elite troops to the border of the Azure Province. They hoped that the Black Tortoise Marquis would be ordered to atone for his sins in the face of danger. In three days, he would wipe out the entire Netherworld Sect without a mistake.

"Three days later, if the remaining evildoers of the Ghost sect are still rampant, then we will be sentenced to death!"

Jun Lanyue frowned. He could not completely accept such an imperial edict. But with the seal on top and the golden silk brocade on top, it had to be said that the Netherworld Sect had truly injured the head of the Human Emperor.

However, this time, he could be charged with the crime of abandoning the city, but instead, he was promoted to an official. It could not be said to be an accident that he became the commander of the army of the Nine Provinces.

Only the foolish City Lord before him felt that the Human Emperor was punishing him.

Jun Lanyue received the imperial edict with both hands and said, "City Lord, I am now a great general of the Nine Prefectures. You must treat me well."

"Hahaha, Jun Lanyue, it's already good enough that the Human Emperor didn't punish you for your death sentence. "Don't …"

The Mayor threw his head back and laughed, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Jun Lin Yue, "Mayor, don't forget that before I leave, I'm still your superior, the Black Tortoise!"

This shout completely frightened the City Lord in front of him. One had to wonder what kind of ability this little boy, who was not even twenty years old, had. However, from his every action, one could tell that this person was extraordinary.

Jun Lanyue leisurely sat down on his seat and said, "The Old City is directly under the Central Government. Although the most ancient and important town in the Azure Province is now under the jurisdiction of the Old City, it is still quite important to the Azure Province."

He paused. In front of him were two squads of Red Scaled Guards, each and every one of them in high spirits. The Red Scaled Guard was a garrison army directly under the command of the Great Conclave, under the command of the City Lord and their leader.

As for the leader, he only accepted the direct jurisdiction of the Black Tortoise dukedom, and assisted and cooperated with the city lord in the surrounding security and defense. He had a great deal of autonomy.

However, all major matters must be handled by the Mayor. The approval of the Black Tortoise Mansion was effective. The Red Scaled Guard leader held the military authority of the other side.

The two teams of black clothed guards standing on the side were the main force of the local town and were directly under the City Lord's direct control. However, the total number of troops must not exceed two-thirds of the resident Red Scaled Guards.

In addition, the black-robed guards were recruited from the strong and were the guards under the direct control of the local city lord.

Their level was naturally not higher than the Red Scaled Guards.

The military system in the Great Yang was smooth and clear, with clear jurisdiction.

However, the local jurisdiction was in chaos. Sometimes, the Red Scaled Guards would ask about the Black Cloaked Guards and even take the initiative to do so.

The Mayor wanted to interfere in the matter, but because he was on equal footing with the leader of the Red Scaled Guards, he was restricted to a large extent by the Red Scaled Guards.

These were all peeped out from the expressions of everyone in front of him. Therefore, regardless of what the City Lord was arrogant about, Jun Lanyue only needed to look at the attitude of the Red Scaled Guard's leader, Lu Feng.

Thus, without realizing it, the Great Yang had become the social structure of Wugong. However, this was not strange. The Great Central Pine was a place that practiced martial arts.

The people in front of him did not say anything, only the City Lord became angry out of embarrassment. "Even if it's the deployment of the army, it's still the fault of the black-robed guards. I, the City Lord, am in charge!"

Before he could say anything, Lu Feng said, "City Lord, the Black Tortoise Marquis is the Great General of the Nine Prefectures appointed by the Human Emperor. You have also heard the decree just now, so you shouldn't interfere too much in matters concerning the Nether Sect!"

After speaking, he turned his gaze onto Jun Lin Yue, with a polite smile on his face.

He had a strong body and a fast moving brain. On his powerful arms, there was a cold glint of armor. It was obvious that he was proud and arrogant, but he had hidden his true strength deep in the heart. A little Red Scaled Guard leader wouldn't be able to satisfy him.

Hearing this, the mayor was speechless and fell silent.

Jun Lin Yue laughed, "Chief Lu Feng is right." However, since they were going to fight against the enemy, everyone should be united. I am only here to lead the Human Emperor's troops to command the Nine Prefectures' elite troops. I do not wish to interfere in the matters of the old city. "

The mayor remained silent, as if he was feeling awkward. Jun Lanyue didn't waste any more words and said, "I just heard that the Human Emperor has requested for all remaining members of the Netherworld Sect to be annihilated within three days. "Even though I'm not completely healed yet, uh …"

As he said that, he looked at the clothes on his body. It was tattered, with some parts showing his arms and legs, and even his chest. It was extremely indecent, but he still sat on the throne of the City Lord seriously and formally, and could not help but smile, "The Great General of the Nine Regions? According to convention, the Human Emperor should give me a set of clothes! "