Thick black mist swirled in the sky, drifting erratically. If one stared directly at it, even a powerful expert from the Mountain and Sea Realms would quickly become dizzy.

Below the black mist lies a vast, desolate land belonging to a forbidden zone. The land is crimson red, and traces of life can be seen everywhere, but the huge footprints and claw marks indicate that they do not belong to humans.

The weather in the restricted area has ceased to be chaotic at some point. The torrential rain and snow and the powerful hurricanes are gone, and the visibility has become more open. However, if you walk through it, you will find that the atmosphere in the restricted area is even more deathly silent, as if an even greater danger may be about to descend at any moment.

As the line of sight continues to extend forward, dozens of kilometers later, a magnificent, endless city wall comes into view.

Below the city wall, rows of camps with fluttering banners were lined up, and above the city wall, there were sentries every five or ten steps. Even from a great distance, one could feel the thick, oppressive atmosphere of killing intent.

The black fog that stretched across the sky stopped abruptly outside the city walls, as if blocked by something invisible. Above the city walls, some shadowy figures could be vaguely seen standing quietly in the clouds. They did not conceal their aura, and their powerful presence gave the people living in the city below a great sense of security.

Outside the city wall, above the main gate are two powerful characters: "Beidu" (Northern Capital).

Even after two hundred years, the two large characters written by the King of Jiangling still shimmer with a hazy radiance, as if telling that the magnificent figure who traversed heaven and earth has never left.

If you look down from the sky above the capital, you'll find that life in the city seems to have remained largely unchanged. The streets are still bustling and orderly, residents are rushing to work and gathering, karaoke bars are still noisy, and vegetable markets are still lively.

Only by moving atop the city wall could one see a hint of weariness on the faces of the soldiers on guard.

Suddenly, footsteps came from the other side of the city wall, and a group of people appeared on the city wall. When they saw the middle-aged man in full military uniform leading the way with a powerful stride, all the soldiers became even more solemn.

"Greetings, Marquis Wuding!"

The patrolmen on the city wall rushed over and bowed down immediately.

Marquis Wu Ding's attention was clearly not on him. He simply waved his hand and turned to another handsome middle-aged man who was a step behind him, saying, "On behalf of all military warriors, I would like to thank the Southwest Medical Association for their donation, and also thank President Ding for taking the lead... With this batch of medicines worth nearly a hundred billion, I wonder how many more warriors' lives can be saved."

"Lord Wuding is too kind. This is a crisis for the entire clan. What does it matter if some medicines are worth trillions?"

Ding Anbai sighed and said, "It's a pity that I can't make a decision with just one word and can't convince everyone in the association, otherwise I should have emptied the entire inventory at once... But please rest assured, Marquis Wuding, these potions are only the first batch, and there will definitely be more to come!"

"Thank you!" Marquis Wuding gave another brief thanks, which made Ding Anbai feel somewhat flattered.

Given the status of a king or marquis, if it weren't for the fact that the medicine donated by Ding Anbai was in dire need, Marquis Wuding probably wouldn't have even uttered the first polite word. Now, as he expresses his gratitude again, the weight of his words is naturally different.

However, Ding Anbai was no fool. He quickly realized that the Marquis of Wuding's different attitude towards him was not just because of that batch of medicine.

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His daughter's affair with Shen Qian was not exactly common knowledge, but it was something that people were aware of to a certain extent. Clearly, Marquis Wuding was showing some consideration for the Buddha, even if it meant disregarding the monk's feelings.

Ignoring the reproachful looks from the side, Ding Anbai did not bring up anything else at this time, but said solemnly, "I must thank Marquis Wuding for inviting me to inspect the city defenses together. It is a great honor."

Marquis Wuding nodded, and after walking a while, he spoke calmly: "I know that at this moment, martial artists of a certain level in the city are all in a state of panic. I have asked you to be my representatives to patrol the city defenses with me. Actually, there is another purpose behind this. I want to use your words to convey the true situation of the city defenses."

"Please rest assured, Marquis Wuding, our army is in high spirits, and the Northern Capital will surely be impregnable!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Anbai immediately expressed his opinion, and the businessmen from the pharmaceutical association following behind him quickly echoed his sentiment.

To everyone's surprise, Marquis Wuding suddenly stopped and turned to look at Ding Anbai and the others, saying, "You are wrong."

"Huh?" Ding Anbai and the others were taken aback, all somewhat confused.

"Beidu is not impregnable. In fact, given the current situation, if there is no change in the situation, the city may fall within three days."

Marquis Wuding said quietly.

"What?"

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and Ding Anbai also showed an expression of disbelief.

He was better informed than the others present. Although the human race was suffering repeated defeats under the offensive of the Allied Forces of Ten Thousand Races, with many countries being destroyed, at least China had stabilized.

After most of the human race had retreated to Beidu, which served as the last symbol of the human race's defense line, more than thirty kings and nobles gathered there.

Under the threat of such power, at least the residents of Beidu City were completely unaware of the flames of war.

In fact, the powerful figures of all races rarely appear near Beidu, and there should be a stalemate at present.

But Marquis Wuding certainly wouldn't make any wild pronouncements, and everyone tensed up immediately.

"According to intelligence reports from various locations, the allied forces of all races have gone silent after advancing to the Yangtze River basin. Apart from occasional sporadic battles within the restricted areas, nearly ten days have passed without any city within China being captured, not even a small C-level city..."

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