"Four months ago, Xiayi City suddenly lost contact with us. No matter how many people we sent to explore Xiayi City, there was no news. Even the people we sent disappeared."
"Just as we were wondering, Lord Abe Insuki, who was in charge of the Northern Province, suddenly found us. He suggested we enter the city and investigate, and then he went there alone... However, Lord Insuki never returned."
"The one who returned was a twelve-year-old samurai boy, claiming to be a disciple of Kitano Nobumori, once the foremost swordsman in our Northern Province. According to him, both Abe Inuki and Kitano Nobumori were killed by ghosts in the city."
"The demons in the city can manipulate people's minds. That demon controlled over 200,000 residents of Xiayi City, and they attacked them like puppets. Not only that, the nine Onmyojis with shattered magatama who were stationed in Xiayi City also appeared in the battle and were also controlled by the demon."
"Mr. Kitano Nobumori and Mr. Abe Inuki risked their lives to deliver the twelve-year-old child. They informed us of the situation and told us everything."
"After we learned of this situation, we immediately dispatched a 10,000-man force to conduct a trial attack on Xiayi City. However... we suffered heavy losses, and the Guihu family was immediately expelled from the clan."
Speaking of this, the retainer seemed a little bitter, as if he had some huge connection with the Guihu family.
After a moment of silence, Abe Tianyuan asked directly, "What kind of ghost is that? Besides manipulating humans, what other tricks does it have?"
"Shame on us! We lost over 8,000 soldiers and never even saw the face of that monster. We were defeated by the 200,000 residents he controlled."
The retainer spoke in frustration, "But the young man named 'Homaru' told us that it seemed to be a giant spider with a human face. However, he only vaguely saw a mist image, so it may not be the true appearance of the monster."
"Trouble."
Abe Tengen sighed deeply. He never expected that he didn't even know what his opponent was. "Where are the thirteen Onmyojis that my Abe family sent out before?"
"Thirteen lords are currently on the high mountains near Xiayi City, keeping an eye on the movements within Xiayi City to prevent the Demon King of Xiayi City from actively expanding outward."
Without waiting for the retainer's reply, the seemingly prestigious daimyo took the initiative to speak, "However, it has been over two months now, and the demon king has been hiding in Xiayi City without making any moves."
The 'Demon King' looked extremely honest. After occupying Xiayi City, he hadn't moved at all in the four months. It was as if he didn't exist and would not get involved in the battle for supremacy in Beizhou at all.
But this is what caused panic among the seventeen daimyos of Beizhou. The sword still in the scabbard is the most terrifying sword. Only when the problem of Xia Yi City is solved will they feel at ease.
Otherwise, they would not know when they would suddenly face a catastrophic disaster like Xia Yicheng.
Abe Tianyuan naturally understood these principles. This was also why he came this time. After pondering for a moment, Abe Tianyuan said, "Well, it seems that I must go into the city in person to understand the situation."
"Ah? Lord Tianyuan wants to put himself in danger?!" the daimyo exclaimed.
"That's right. We have to do this now."
Abe Tianyuan sighed and said, "Otherwise, when the demon king takes the initiative to move, we will be in a passive position and may be wiped out by the demon king in one fell swoop."
At this time, the old Yin-Yang master standing next to Abe Tengen also spoke up, "This evildoer has been silent for four months. It's very likely that he's waiting for an opportunity. The Patriarch is absolutely right. This is the only way to break the deadlock."
"Then... Lord Abe Tengen, take care."
The daimyo, who was quite powerful and could be called the leader of the alliance, spoke solemnly, his eyes seemed to be full of admiration for Abe Tengen.
In response to this, Abe Tengen just wanted to laugh and didn't express much.
He was already quite old, so he naturally knew that there was no fool who could become a daimyo, especially a daimyo like the one in front of him who could be called the lord of northern Taiwan after the fall of the Nara clan.
This daimyo must be extremely happy right now, and wants me to go to Xiayi City as soon as possible to solve the problem?
In response to this, Abe Tianyuan could only sneer and strode towards Xia Yicheng, ignoring the daimyo.
The Onmyojis behind him followed in a mighty procession, as if Causeway Bay had reappeared.
The ignored daimyo was not angry, but just smiled happily and watched Abe Tengen go to Xiayi City.
Someone took the initiative to solve his own problem. Why get angry if he is ignored?
The daimyo was too busy to be happy, let alone angry.
Abe Tengen did not pay too much attention to the daimyo's mental changes. More than 30 Onmyojis performed Onmyoji magic together and flew towards Xiayi City. In less than three hours, they met up with 13 Onmyojis who were monitoring Xiayi City near the city.
"Master!"
"Master of the family!"
The thirteen Onmyojis were shocked when they saw Abe Tengen coming in person, and they hurriedly saluted.
Seeing this, Abe Tianyuan waved his hand, signaling them to get up, and then said, "What's the situation inside? Has the Demon King revealed any aura?"
"Master, the situation in Xiayi City is too complicated. We simply cannot understand it."
The leader of the thirteen Yin and Yang Masters spoke bitterly, "We've been monitoring here for two months, and there's been no movement from Xia Yi City. Not even a trace of demonic energy has been emitted."
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