While the battle between the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li and the Finger Winged False King was starting to unfold, the troops of the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin were stationed within a ravaged city in a faraway location. The morale of the soldiers had hit rock bottom and the entire ruin was filled with a gloomy atmosphere. The Other Tide's frenzied retaliation had caused them to lose over half of their gains and many Pinnacle Dukes had fallen as well. This loss had cut bone-deep for both the Bloodlines of Heavenly Emperor Qin and Zhao.0

Within the city lord's manor.0

The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin's decision makers were gathered.0

The group was currently surrounding a spirit mirror that was flickering with light. It was displaying a chaotic and intense battle that was unfolding at the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's frontlines. They were closely watching what was going on there.3

When they saw the Finger Winged False King, their expressions were first tinged with pain and hatred before looks of perverse satisfaction took over. After all, the losses inflicted by this creature had been dire, and they were hoping that the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li would be fed a taste of the suffering they had experienced. It was a pity that their expectations were overturned.5

This was especially so when Li Luo and...11