Upon hearing that Zhao Youxian dared to refuse him, Xuanhe's eyes widened, and he even released the aura of a third-level Celestial Immortal to press down on the other party!

"General Xuanhe, quickly withdraw your aura!"

Zhao Youxian felt intimidated by the other party's imposing aura and quickly shouted.

Xuanhe withdrew his imposing aura and looked at Zhao Youxian.

Zhao Youxian exhaled a breath of turbid air before slowly saying, "General Xuanhe, don't laugh at me, but I'm a pathetic city lord. I'm only at the eighth level of Earth Immortal, and I can't completely suppress the gangs in the city. So, even if I order them to join the army, they won't listen. However, I can invite them up, and then you can propose that they join the army. I'm sure they won't dare to refuse!"

Xuanhe glanced at Zhao Youxian with disdain. He indeed looked down on the other's cultivation level, so he nodded and said, "Alright, make the arrangements quickly. I will have to leave Tianyao City in three days at most!"

"Don't worry, General, I'll send someone to make contact right away!"

soon.

The leaders of the Earth Immortal factions, including Gao Yan, all received invitations from the City Lord's Mansion.

Although Zhao Youxian, the city lord, was only at the eighth level of the Earth Immortal realm, he was at least the most powerful expert in Tianyao City.

Moreover, I've had a fairly pleasant relationship with everyone over the past few decades.

Therefore, we still have to give them face.

Therefore, that evening, everyone rushed to the city lord's mansion for the banquet.

However, given the entry of the Earth Immortal army into the city today, everyone still harbors some vigilance!

After entering the city lord's mansion.

Everyone was settled in a large hall.

The other party had prepared drinks and dishes in advance.

About fifteen minutes later.

A voice rang out: "General Xuanhe has arrived! Lord City Lord has arrived!"

Then, everyone stood up and looked towards the entrance of the hall, where they saw a young man wearing black immortal armor, with a serious expression and an imposing aura step inside.

Behind him followed City Lord Zhao Youxian.

After the black crane entered, it went straight to the main seat and sat down casually.

"Fellow guild leaders, let me introduce you. This is General Xuanhe, the Hundred Cavalry Officer of the Black Cloud Cavalry in Frost Province!"

Zhao Youxian introduced with a smile.

Everyone bowed in greeting.

"No need for such formalities!"

Xuanhe's gaze swept over everyone present, a faint hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. The strongest among them was only at the seventh level of Earth Immortal.

After everyone sat down again...

Zhao Youxian invited everyone to eat and drink.

Before long, the atmosphere became lively.

As the wine flowed freely, Zhao Youxian suddenly changed the subject: "Gentlemen, General Xuanhe has come to Tianyao City on military business. I wonder if any of you would be willing to lend a hand?"

Upon hearing this, everyone assumed he was asking for money.

Everyone was used to this kind of thing, so they readily agreed, as long as they weren't as greedy as Qu Houyang.

"very good!"

At this moment, Xuanhe revealed a smile: "I have been ordered to gather a new army. Since you are willing to support me, then join the Black Cloud Cavalry!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed color.

Some people glared angrily at Zhao Youxian. At this point, they realized that they had been tricked by that bastard Zhao Youxian.

Zhao Youxian, however, dared not meet the eyes of the crowd, looking down at his wine cup as if it held some great law.

"What, are you going back on your word!"

Seeing that everyone remained silent, Xuanhe's eyes turned cold. Instantly, everyone present, except for Gao Yan, felt a tremendous pressure, making their breathing rapid.

At this moment, Gao Yan spoke up: "General Xuanhe, you are making things difficult for us. We all have our own businesses in Tianyao City. If we go with you to join the army, wouldn't these businesses benefit others? Who will compensate for this loss?"

"presumptuous!"

Upon hearing Gao Yan's words, Xuan He let out a shout, and at the same time, a force as tangible as a physical aura rushed towards Gao Yan!

But Gao Yan remained unfazed by this imposing manner.

Then, an aura of a fourth-level Celestial Immortal burst forth from his body, and with a loud boom, it directly shattered Xuanhe's momentum!

"Fourth level of Celestial Immortal!"

Xuanhe's eyes showed a hint of surprise. He hadn't expected that such a small city as Tianyao would have a Celestial Immortal.

The other gang leaders were both shocked and delighted when they sensed Gao Yan's aura.

What was shocking was that Gao Yan had kept his abilities hidden so well; what was delightful was that with Gao Yan, a fourth-level Celestial Immortal, they wouldn't have to join the army.

“General Xuanhe, it’s impossible for you to join the army. However, how about we provide you with some military funds?” Gao Yan put away his imposing manner and said with a smile.

Gao Yan didn't want to completely fall out with Xuan He, after all, the other party was a member of the Black Cloud Cavalry.

"Oh!"

At this moment, Xuanhe revealed a disdainful sneer: "It is true that you are a fourth-level Celestial Immortal, but that is not enough to make me hesitate. However, I will give you face. Hand over three Earth Immortals, and you can refuse to join the army!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yan knew that this guy had his eye on his head maid. It seemed that old fox Zhao Youxian had revealed a lot of information to Xuan He!

He originally thought Zhao Youxian was a decent guy, but now it seems that the old guy is also wicked. If you ask who would benefit the most from getting rid of the leaders of their group of Earth Immortal forces?

Naturally, it should be him, the city lord!

They went to join the army, and all their businesses in the city would fall into Zhao Youxian's hands.

"Why!"

Gao Yan sighed softly, "General Xuanhe, why are you being so aggressive?"

"Someone come here!"

At this moment, Xuanhe let out a cold shout.

Immediately, 120 Black Cloud Riders rushed into the hall and quickly formed a battle formation, surrounding Gao Yan and his group.

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