Ch 303: Crisis Arrives
Two Penglai Demon Race members, clad in black cloaks, entered the Great Hall. They wore bronze bird-beak masks, their dark gold pupils visible, and a faint aura of Wind Blades surrounded them.
They exuded a powerful aura of authority.
Although these two Penglai Demon Race members were only at the Transcendent Realm, they remained completely unyielding in the face of Jin Shengnan, who was at the Heavenly Gang Realm.
They glanced indifferently at Jin Shengnan before proceeding directly to the opposite side and sitting down.
Jin Shengnan didn’t find anything wrong.
After all, it was normal for those from a Top Tribe like the Penglai Demon Race to possess such arrogance.
“We two are here on behalf of the Star Envoy to convey an order.”
The two addressed the assembled members of the Golden Lion Tribe.
Hearing this, everyone was surprised.
To represent the Star Envoy?
Why?
Wasn’t the Star Envoy already dispatched Liu Dongyue to Five Directions City?
Why send other envoys to convey orders?
The envoy on the left unfurled a Blood Silkworm Silk Edict, his voice like the scraping of metal: “From this day forward, the Golden Lion Tribe will collect taxes on behalf of all tribes within the Five Directions City area, and submit them by the end of next month. There is also a list here; collect the things listed on it and submit them with the taxes.”
Having finished, the Penglai Demon Race envoy directly handed the edict to Jin Shengnan.
“Taxation?”
Jin Shengnan’s expression changed slightly; they were going to tax them?
Why had Liu Dongyue never mentioned this?
The members of the Golden Lion Tribe below also whispered amongst themselves.
The edict floated down in front of Jin Shengnan, but he pressed it down with his lion paw: “Two months ago, your noble Envoy ‘Liu Dongyue’ already collected taxes, and we have already submitted ours. How long has it been, why are you collecting taxes again?”
The two envoys exchanged glances, and the one on the right suddenly sneered: “Absurd! Our race has never sent any ‘Liu Dongyue,’ nor have we collected your taxes. Are you not afraid of incurring the wrath of the Star Envoy?”
The hall fell silent.
Incredulous expressions appeared on everyone’s faces.
Even the two envoys felt something was wrong. One of them frowned and asked: “What is going on? Who is Liu Dongyue?”
Jin Shengnan’s expression changed drastically, and he quickly recounted recent events to the two Penglai Demon Race envoys.
After listening, the two envoys looked extremely grave.
They could confirm that their tribe had not sent any disciples to Five Directions City. More importantly, the Penglai Demon Ancestor only had one disciple, who was currently within the Penglai Demon Race; there was no such genius disciple as Liu Dongyue!
“It seems someone is impersonating our Penglai Demon Race people here, deceiving and swindling; they’ve certainly got some nerve.”
The eyes of the two were filled with killing intent.
In their view, this was suicidal behavior.
Hearing this, Jin Shengnan belatedly realized something was amiss.
“The Green Snake Race, is it?”
“Take us there; we want to see who is so bold as to impersonate our Penglai Demon Race!” The two were furious.
They decided to ferret out this deceiver.
“Yes!”
Jin Shengnan decided to personally lead the way, taking everyone to the Green Snake Race’s territory.
Because Jin Shengnan also wanted to know who this Liu Dongyue was, the one who had tricked all the tribes.
The Penglai Demon Race was inherently swift, and Jin Shengnan’s strength was not weak, so they headed straight for the Green Snake Race’s valley at top speed.
Unbeknownst to them, when the two Penglai Demon Race members arrived at the Golden Lion Tribe, Green Snake Race scouts had already discovered them and relayed the news back to the tribe at top speed.
Because Liu Dongyue wanted to ensure these people had no malicious intent, he had Shangguan Wanwan cultivate an intelligence group. Every tribe had Green Snake Race scouts, so any incident would be reported immediately.
When Shangguan Wanwan received the news, she was startled.
Real Penglai Demon Race members had arrived!
And they were heading straight for the Green Snake Race!
If the Penglai Demon Race members arrived, wouldn’t Liu Dongyue’s identity be exposed?
Liu Dongyue was a fake, a secret known only to Shangguan Wanwan.
No!
This couldn’t happen.
The Green Snake Race had finally begun to prosper; if Liu Dongyue’s deception fell apart, their tribe would be leaderless and fall into internal strife.
Throughout Five Directions City, only Liu Dongyue had the ability to keep the tribes in check.
Once Liu Dongyue was gone, the alliance would instantly collapse!
But they were arriving soon; what could she do?
Shangguan Wanwan was frantic.
If it were just two Penglai Demon Race envoys, Shangguan Wanwan could have her father secretly accompany her to intercept and eliminate them.
But Jin Shengnan was with them.
Jin Shengnan was at the Heavenly Gang Realm; they wouldn’t stand a chance in a fight.
“Liu Dongyue, where are you?!”
With Liu Dongyue absent, Shangguan Wanwan was close to despair.
After a moment of contemplation, Shangguan Wanwan decided to take the initiative; upon their arrival, she would strike first and claim that the two Penglai Demon Race members were fakes!
She would tell the tribe that the Golden Lion Tribe was rebelling!
And she would subdue the three of them right there!
Although this plan seemed improbable – Penglai Demon Race members have distinct features; in comparison, the Human-appearing Liu Dongyue seemed like the obvious fake –
but it was now their only option.
Shangguan Wanwan could think of no other way.
After a while.
Three figures arrived at the Green Snake Race’s encampment.
“Halt! Who goes there?!”
Green Snake Race guards blocked their path.
“Insolent!”
The two Penglai Demon Race envoys, seeing someone blocking their way, immediately rebuked them.
Jin Shengnan of the Golden Lion Tribe quickly stepped forward: “These two are envoys from the Penglai Demon Race; show some respect.”
Hearing that they were from the Penglai Demon Race, the Green Snake Race guards immediately retreated and respectfully made way.
These were their Young Master’s kinsmen.
The arrival of the two Penglai Demon Race envoys drew the attention of everyone in the Green Snake Race. Hearing that Penglai Demon Race members had arrived, the Green Snake Race high-level personnel came out to greet them, but with curiosity; why had the Penglai Demon Race come?
Shouldn’t their Young Master have informed them if there was something?
“Welcome, esteemed envoys!”
All bowed respectfully.
“We hear you have a Penglai Demon Race member here named Liu Dongyue? Is this true?”
One of the envoys surveyed the crowd and asked: “Liu Dongyue, step forward! Let’s see who’s bold enough to impersonate our people!”
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