The past two days were undoubtedly the quietest two days.
However, they were also the most turbulent two days!
During these two days, the North Mansion was completely quiet and deserted.
On the other hand, Wu Youming's South Mansion was as busy as a marketplace.
Wave after wave of Central Continent's leaders entered the South Mansion to pay a visit to Wu Youming.
Even Ling Wu had become a rare commodity worth hoarding and had become a popular person in Central Continent.
Some of the flattering Central Continent's leaders directly called her Lord Ling while some shameless ones directly called her Madam.
Ling Wu had never thought that she, a small boatman, would actually have such a day.
Looking at the various vassals and even the Nine Sect Masters of the Tiandō League acting respectfully in front of her, a strange and absurd feeling welled up in Ling Wu's heart. Of course, there was also a trace of complexity.
These Central Continent's leaders were resourceful and had heard about the North Mansion's strategy on the second day.
That was, Yang Dingtian had no chance of winning. He would only try his best to save his life in the duel and then start a civil war or even a direct war.
On the other hand, Sect Master Wu Youming had spread the news that Yang Dingtian would have no chance to escape and would definitely die.
Therefore, the leaders of the Central Continent's forces who were still observing could no longer sit still and had to make a choice.
Otherwise, after the duel ended and Yang Dingtian died, the Council of Light would fall apart and it would be too late for them to sell themselves and seek refuge.
Therefore, many Central Continent's leaders and Wu Youming flocked to the South Mansion.
Even some of the East Continent's leaders were ready to make a move. They didn't dare to come personally but sent their leaders to pay a secret visit to Wu Youming.
At this moment, Zhu Hongyu of the Mystic Sky Sect, who had been silent for many days, made a public appearance and directly claimed to be the successor of the Mystic Sky Sect Master. She helped Wu Youming receive some of the Central Continent's vassals.
Of course, how did Yang Dingtian's North Mansion's strategy leak out? Was it leaked by someone in the meeting?
Of course, it was absolutely impossible.
It was because of the relevant movement signs!
After the North Mansion's meeting, there were related movements very quickly.
Firstly, it was a strategic withdrawal!
The Zhongzhou State Army, which was loyal to the Council of Light, had gradually abandoned the defense areas of some neutral forces and retreated to the North Zhongzhou State.
The Central Continent Army, which had just been formed and was not yet completed, was also facing the most direct choice.
The generals loyal to Yang Dingtian's Council of Light also led their troops into the Council of Light's absolute defense zone.
That's right, the Council of Light was in the midst of a comprehensive strategic retreat.
Previously, about 40% of the forces in Zhongzhou State had sided with Wu Youming. The remaining 30% were on the fence, and the remaining 30% were loyal to the Council of Light.
Now that the news of Yang Dingtian's death had spread, the situation had changed drastically.
In the past two days, those neutral and drifting forces of Zhongzhou State had changed sides one after another, as if they were harvesting wheat.
In just two days, the leaders of the forces in Zhongzhou State who had sided with Wu Youming had occupied 70% of the forces and 70% of the territory in Zhongzhou State.
As for the Zhongzhou State Army, because it was fully established by the Council of Light, the situation was better.
Only 50% of the army had changed sides, but only 30% of the army had followed the Council of Light to carry out a strategic retreat. The rest were completely neutral.
In particular, the intelligence from the West Continent said that the army of the West Continent had boarded the ships and was about to enter Zhongzhou State.
And the thousands of warships of the Southwest Fleet had sealed off the vicinity of the Netherworld Sea.
This sign further proved the previous rumor.
Yang Dingtian was bound to be defeated!
He was making arrangements after his defeat.
As a result, the forces that were still on the fence, and even the forces that were originally loyal to Yang Dingtian, had changed sides in an instant.
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In a few hours, they would go to the Zhongjing Main Hall.
Yang Dingtian and the leader of the Council of Light stood in front of a huge sand table of Zhongzhou State.
Among them, the white flag represented the Council of Light of the North Mansion.
The black flag represented Wu Youming of the South Mansion.
In the past two days, black flags had been constantly inserted on this huge sand table.
At this time, the duel was about to begin, and the defection should be over for the time being.
Therefore, the flags on the sand table should represent the current situation.
Yang Dingtian suddenly realized that the Council of Light had not only lost the South Zhongzhou State, but also completely lost the Great Zhongzhou State.
The Great Zhongzhou State accounted for more than half of the forces, population, and territory of the entire Zhongzhou State.
And now, the entire Great Zhongzhou State was almost covered in black flags.
The number of white flags could be counted on one hand.
Even Zhongjing had been divided into two halves. The north was white, and the south was black.
There were nearly 500 flags in the entire Great Zhongzhou State, representing different cities, different armies, and different territories.
As for the white flags, there were only a few dozen of them left.
These flags represented the forces and armies that were loyal to the Radiant Congress. However, they were completely surrounded by the black flags.
And the Council of Light's base in Zhongzhou, which was the absolute subordinate force of the Xuantian Sect, was basically in the North Zhongzhou State.
The forces, area, and population of the North Zhongzhou State accounted for about one-fifth of the entire Zhongzhou State.
But even in the Council of Light's base in the North Zhongzhou State, there were more than a dozen black flags. This meant that Wu Youming had even inserted her hands into the Council of Light's absolute territory.
Yang Dingtian looked at the flags on the sand table and said, "This situation is very unfavorable!
It's easy for us to fall into a passive position and be beaten up. How about this, once I lose the duel, we will completely abandon Zhongjing, bring the troops loyal to us, and evacuate to the North Zhongzhou State.
Then, we will remove the black flags that Wu Youming inserted into the North Zhongzhou State in the shortest time possible to ensure an absolutely pure and loyal North Zhongzhou State.
Then, with the West and East Continents behind us, our military strength will be hoarded in the North Zhongzhou State, and we will have a decisive battle with Wu Youming. "
Everyone nodded in agreement!
That's right, rather than a plate of loose sand, it was better to completely condense into a fist.
Moreover, as long as the Black Vulture Corps was dealt with, the Council of Light Corps could completely dominate the world, and the armies of the Zhongzhou State forces would be like pigs and pottery dogs.
As for giving up Zhongjing, it would be a huge loss in reputation.
But once Yang Dingtian was defeated, the loss in terms of reputation would be at the extreme.
Looking at the dense mass of black flags on the sand table, it was once snow-white more than half a year ago.
The most glorious time was when Zhongzhou State was forced to sign the defense zone agreement, and when the Seven Refined Lane was destroyed.
At that time, Wu Youming was completely alone, and the entire Zhongzhou State was under the Council of Light's command.
In the end, these fence-sitters all changed sides after a night of wind, and before it really rained.
It seemed that the territory that was not truly conquered was really unreliable.
It was no wonder that back then, when Chairman Jiang unified the entire China in name, half of the provinces did not listen to him. On the other hand, TG was much more clear-headed and firmly believed that territory could only be seized through the barrel of a gun, not through words or money. As expected, the territory he conquered through the barrel of a gun was much more reliable.
Yang Dingtian asked, "How many troops do we have in Zhongjing right now?"
"300,000." Qin Wanchou said, "The most elite Devil Dragon Corps has 5,000, and the Devil Vulture Corps has 2,000."
"The Black Vulture Corps is in the South Zhongzhou State. They haven't moved, right?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"They haven't moved." Qin Wanchou said, "It seems that Wu Youming is very confident in killing you."
Yang Dingtian smiled and then walked into the secret room.
He changed into Wu Mozhi's Devil Spirit Mist Cloak and Devil Spirit Black Armor, and put on the Ring of Protection.
Wu Mozhi did not smile, nor was she sad. She just quietly helped Yang Dingtian tidy up his clothes.
After Yang Dingtian finished, she kissed Yang Dingtian and said, "Hubby, the ugly baby can say daddy."
Yang Dingtian smiled and said, "You're lying, right? He's only eight months old."
"He's very smart, like me, but his personality is like yours."
Wu Mozhi said, "Our daughter is the opposite. She's not so smart like you, but her personality is like mine. She's cold on the outside and fiery on the inside."
"Oh my god, I don't know which bastard young man will benefit in the future." Yang Dingtian said, "Okay, I'm leaving!"
"Okay, I'll wait for you. I won't go," Wu Mozhi said.
"Okay." Yang Dingtian kissed her cheek gently and then turned to leave.
After leaving the North Mansion Castle, Yang Dingtian rode a white steed and galloped towards the Central Capital Main Hall under the protection of numerous leaders of the Radiant Parliament.
At this time, all the people in Zhongjing closed their doors and stood behind the windows, looking at Yang Dingtian with complicated eyes.
Yes, it was complicated eyes.
They were not very supportive of Yang Dingtian, because his reputation was not very good. Most of the credit went to the Chaos Times.
But they definitely did not hate Yang Dingtian.
If they had to choose between Wu Youming and Yang Dingtian, they would rather choose Yang Dingtian.
Because Wu Youming was too illusory, making them feel that it was unreal.
But in the Chaotic World, the will of ordinary people had no meaning. Not to mention that it could not decide anything, no one was even willing to listen.
The northern half of Zhongjing was the sphere of influence of the Council of Light.
There was not a single person on the wide street, only Yang Dingtian's team.
On both sides of the street, densely packed troops stood there like nails.
They were wearing silver armor and white tassels on their heads.
Some people said that it was inauspicious, as if they were wearing mourning clothes for Yang Dingtian, so they suggested to change it to red.
But Yang Dingtian made the decision. It was white, and it had to be distinct from Wu Youming.
And the main hall of the Tiandō League was in the center of Zhongjing, which spanned across the central axis of the entire world.
The entire Central Continent was oppressive and solemn, as if one would be struck by lightning if they said a word loudly.
All the soldiers stared at Yang Dingtian's back.
Of course, they knew the decision of the Council of Light. It was to make arrangements for the defeat of the duel, and then prepare for the war.
Although their leader might be defeated, it did not affect their admiration in their hearts.
A person who was prepared to lose before the duel was not cowardly, but another kind of courage.
Yang Dingtian's team did not ride fast, but half an hour later, they arrived at the huge Zhongjing Square.
At this time, the Zhongjing Square was also clearly divided.
In the north, there was a dense army of 100,000, all of them wearing silver armor.
Leading them were 5,000 Demon Dragon Cavalry and 2,000 Demon Vulture Legion, all of them wearing silver armor.
In the south, there was also a dense army of 100,000, all of them wearing black armor, led by thousands of Black Vulture Legion.
Of course, these thousands of Black Vulture Legion did not come from the South Central Continent. They had entered Zhongjing early and were directly under the command of the South Mansion.
The black and white legions of both sides had cold faces, and their blood was boiling.
As long as the order was given, the war would break out in the Zhongjing Square!
The 100,000 troops of both sides would fight fiercely!
Yang Dingtian's first step into the square!
All the silver cavalry dismounted, and the 100,000 troops all knelt down on one knee, and shouted in unison, "Welcome Sect Leader Yang Dingtian, long live the Sect Leader!"
That's right, they shouted long live the Sect Leader, not that the Sect Leader would win.
For Yang Dingtian's imminent defeat in the duel, these 100,000 troops were all mentally prepared.
But there were regrets, but they were definitely not disappointed. They were even dismissive of Wu Youming's imminent victory.
Moreover, the Devil Dragon Legion and Devil Vulture Legion had already made up their minds.
Once Yang Dingtian died in battle, they would not care about any military orders. They would pull out their huge swords and charge towards the black army.
They would even ignore Song Chunhua and Kui Si's orders.
Once Yang Dingtian died in battle, the Devil Dragon Legion and Devil Vulture Legion would all die with him.
Because they were the proudest army in the world. If they lost their souls, they would rather die!
As if they had calculated the time, when Yang Dingtian entered the square, Wu Youming also entered the square.
Today, he was wearing a black robe and riding a black horse for the first time.
Behind Yang Dingtian, there were only a few dozen horses, which represented Yang Dingtian's supporters.
And behind Wu Youming, there were a few hundred horses, which also represented Wu Youming's supporters.
More than 70% of the leaders of the Central Continent chose to follow behind Wu Youming.
Everyone was riding on black warhorses and wearing black armor and long robes.
Even Ling Wu and Vulture were wearing black dresses.
Ling Wu was riding on the right side of Wu Youming. Perhaps this was the most glorious and most magnificent moment in her life.
She, a woman who ran ships, actually stood at the center of the entire world and was the center of attention!
From the moment Wu Youming stepped into the square.
The hundred thousand black army in the south knelt down neatly and shouted in unison, "Welcome Sect Leader Wu Youming. Long live Sect Leader!"
Then, Wu Youming led the few hundred leaders of the forces, including Vulture Palace's Palace Master Ling Chuzi and Netherworld Sea's Tie Muli, to follow behind him. Under the gaze of the hundred thousand army, they passed through the entire south square and entered the Central Capital Main Hall through the south gate.
And Yang Dingtian, leading less than 30 people, passed through the entire north square and entered the Main Hall through the north gate!
After the two groups of people entered the Main Hall.
The people of Wu Youming's force sat in the seats on the south side.
The people of Yang Dingtian's force sat in the seats on the north side.
The number of white people on Yang Dingtian's side was less than one-tenth of the opponent's. They were extremely weak.
Just like how Yang Dingtian's cultivation was less than one-tenth of Wu Youming's.
After everyone was seated!
Yang Dingtian and Wu Youming dismounted from their horses and slowly walked into the center of the duel arena!
The duel that attracted the attention of the world had officially begun!
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Note: The first update has been delivered, I will continue to write the second update!