MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again-Chapter 1291 - 268: Betrayal
Duo Rentu has died. In order to witness Lu Hong wield the strongest skill, he perished under this Eternal Sword, taking the entire Yan’an City with him.
This news quickly spread throughout the Western Battle Zone.
The death of Duo Rentu finally made the remaining two families in the Western Battle Zone realize that against the heaven-defying Photon City, they are no match.
However, because of Photon City’s bloody massacres and the tendency to annihilate cities at the slightest provocation, the Duo Family and Fan Gu Family dare not surrender, fearing that surrendering would still likely lead to death.
The Clan Leaders of the Duo Family and Fan Gu Family met overnight to discuss countermeasures.
The Fan Gu Family Master spoke first: "Master Duo, perhaps we should bow to the Central Battle Zone and have the Military Department issue a command. It seems this might be the only way to make Photon City withdraw, though this means we may have to relinquish part of our control over the Western Battle Zone."
Regarding the proposal from the Fan Gu Family Master, the Duo Family Master shook his head with a bitter smile: "Brother Fan Gu, your thinking is too simplistic. If the Military Department could indeed command the Photon City Lord, then Han Zhongyue would not have been directly injured by Lu Hong and fled back to the Central Imperial City with the Forbidden Army."
"What?! That Photon City Lord is truly bold, not even considering Han Zhongyue, isn’t this a provocation to the majesty of Rongtian’s Master?!"
"Not only that, Han Zhongyue even came with an order from the Military Department and was still immediately refuted by that scoundrel Lu Hong. Do you think if we plead with those people from the Central Battle Zone to send another command, would Lu Hong obediently follow?!"
These matters were indeed unknown to the Fan Gu Family Master, as he hadn’t planted spies within the Forbidden Army, but it seemed the Duo Family had, otherwise, how could they know such details?
"Then... Master Duo, what do you think we should do to avoid the fate of annihilation?"
"In the entire Rongtian Domain, my Duo Family’s Rentu is no match, and only Rongtian’s Master can defeat the opponent. But Rongtian’s Master has long announced his seclusion; without his presence, my Duo Family and Fan Gu Family are utterly powerless to resist Photon City’s butcher’s knife. Our only plan now is to seek another Martial Emperor as our patron, whereby the Photon City Lord would be deterred, and only then can we protect the people of our two clans." Hearing the Duo Family Master’s response, the Fan Gu Family Master suddenly changed his expression.
He wasn’t a fool, and this idea of seeking another Martial Emperor as a patron was clear. Just a little thought would reveal that the quickest they could approach would be the Tianlang Emperor from the Tianlang Domain.
However, the Fan Gu Family Master hesitated; inviting the Tianlang Emperor to protect them could mean losing everything, as they would have to leave the Rongtian Domain and join the Tianlang Domain.
But the Tianlang Domain and Rongtian Domain are archenemies, with the Western Battle Zone being the main battlefield where the two domains clashed. Almost everyone living in the Western Battle Zone, even ordinary citizens, despised the Tianlang Domain, so turning to the Tianlang King would ruin their family’s reputation completely.
Moreover, does the Tianlang Domain not loathe the Western Battle Zone?
After joining the Tianlang Domain, they wouldn’t live well either and would invariably face hostility and exclusion from all the powers of the Tianlang Domain. They would become notorious across Rongtian Domain and face endless suppression in the Tianlang Domain, leaving the Fan Gu Family unable to survive on the Dark Continent, likely dwindling within three generations.
Seeing the Fan Gu Family Master’s changing expression and tumultuous thoughts, the Duo Family Master didn’t have to guess what he was considering, as he had also contemplated these issues.
He then said, "I have already communicated with the Tianlang Emperor. As long as I’m willing to hand over the method of Spirit Cultivation, the Tianlang Emperor will unconditionally protect us, and after joining the Tianlang Domain, we will also be appointed as National Guardian Pillar, under the direct command of the Tianlang Emperor. Anyone who offends our families will become an enemy of the Tianlang Emperor."
Hearing this, the Fan Gu Family Master was moved. Yes, being directly protected by a Martial Emperor meant they wouldn’t have to worry about any suppression or exclusion within the Tianlang Domain, allowing their family to thrive and prosper. As long as the family’s prosperity can be maintained, there is room for negotiation.
"Is this true?!"
Facing the Fan Gu Family Master’s need for confirmation, the Duo Family Master smiled without responding.
But from behind the Duo Family Master, a hearty laugh came, "Of course, when I say something, I will do it!"
Hearing this, the Fan Gu Family Master was shocked. Could it be the Tianlang Emperor?!
Looking up, it was truly the Tianlang Emperor himself!
"Minister Fan Gu Mo, I greet Your Majesty, the Tianlang Emperor!"
One has to admit, the Fan Gu Family Master was quick to adapt, immediately taking the stance of a subordinate.
To this, the Tianlang Emperor smiled and said, "Clan Leader Fan Gu, you will be my Tianlang Domain’s second non-lineage king; no need for excessive courtesy."
The Tianlang Emperor casually promised the title of a non-lineage king without hesitation, showcasing generosity.
This title of a non-lineage king is also a coveted one. In today’s Dark Continent, such titles are rare, as almost all Martial Emperors and Domain Masters take measures to sustain their families. Members of these Martial Emperor families generally share the common trait of lacking martial talent, with their vitality severely waning from birth, often even less than ordinary mortals. Thus, families of Domain Masters are usually indulged and unable to stir any waves.
But a non-lineage king, holding a status equivalent to that of a Martial Emperor’s direct lineage, is different from those in the Martial Emperor’s family who lack martial talent. They can cultivate Martial Arts normally, leveraging this status to command respect from other clans in the Great Domain, causing others to kneel in servitude. They can unleash their growth and expansion without restraint.
The Tianlang Emperor directly granted the Fan Gu Family the status of a non-lineage king, offering them the utmost protection in the Tianlang Domain; it’s the best condition possible.
"Minister Fan Gu Mo pledges undying loyalty to Your Majesty, the Tianlang Emperor!" The Fan Gu Family Head, excited, knelt and bowed again.
The Duo Family Master also made way for the Tianlang Emperor: "Your Majesty, we are prepared to join the Tianlang Domain, only the matter of the Western Battle Zone remains. If you wish to take it, you must repel the Photon City Lord who disrupts the Western Battle Zone; otherwise, it will be challenging for you to take over directly."
Hearing this, the Tianlang Emperor nodded and said, "Since I have promised to protect you, you needn’t worry about Lu Hong of Photon City. Quickly gather your belongings and relocate your entire clan to my Tianlang Domain. I have already arranged for a city to be built for you. You can settle in peace. As for the Western Battle Zone, though I do not forbid your continued stay, you must understand that your reputation here is likely gone, making it difficult to maintain control. Therefore, I shall handle the Western Battle Zone directly."
The Tianlang Emperor wasn’t wrong, and subsequently, the two Family Heads nodded, starting to arrange for their people to pack up and relocate their entire clans.
When Lu Hong arrived at Fan’an City, the enormous city had no defensive forces. Extending his perception, Lu Hong also didn’t detect anyone surpassing Martial Arts Sect Level.
The garrison in Fan’an City didn’t perceive any presence either.
In response, Lu Hong raised an eyebrow, considering a possibility.
The Deputy General of the Divine Might Army stepped forward and said, "City Lord, this Fan’an City seems devoid of defenses, likely an intentional setup, a trap."
Lu Hong shook his head and said, "It’s not a trap; it’s just an empty city. Besides the common folk, likely all members of the Fan’an Family have already fled."
"What? The Fan’an Family abandoned the city and fled?!" The deputy was a bit surprised. To abandon an enterprise managed for thousands of years so decisively?! This Fan’an City is undoubtedly quite resolute!
"Since Fan’an City is empty, let’s head to Duo Family instead. The Hidden Guards have already scouted out the city established privately by Duo Family. Order the army to proceed, accelerate the march. I fear the Duo Family will also choose to hide."
With no Qin Long Guards imprisoned in the city, nor any target for revenge, Lu Hong decided to leave Fan’an City as it was.
