Chapter 169: Persuasion

After understanding Su Chen's plan, the rest became much easier to take care of.

Iron Cliff provided her with a way to stay in contact, and then Zhu Xianyao returned to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.

In comparison to trying to escape, trying to go back was much easier.

Once Zhu Xianyao returned to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, the clone could find a time when no one was paying attention to disperse.

The sudden disappearance of Zhu Xianyao might cause a momentary panic, but that was acceptable, because then Zhu Xianyao's actual body would enter from outside. It would be as if they had merely lost track for a moment of a target they were supposed to keep an eye on, but that target hadn't actually escaped. The panic would very quickly be replaced with relief.

However, the Harpies never would have imagined that the truly shocking development would take place shortly thereafter.

While Sky City was still in an uproar trying to find Su Chen, Liaoye Country was also beginning to be stirred up.

"Sky City was attacked by a Desolate Beast. Losses include over two hundred thousand casualties and countless resources critical for battle."

"Harpy General Night Violence was killed in battle. At this moment, he is the most influential casualty that we know of.”

“The Midnight Corps suffered serious losses.”

“Seven of the Mother Goddess Sect’s bishops were killed in action.”

“Legendary...