Chapter 2183 - 2168: The Roar of Grand Governor Ji Yuan

Chapter 2183: Chapter 2168: The Roar of Grand Governor Ji Yuan

In the Human-Demon Battlefield Grand Governor’s Mansion, Princess Ji Yuan sat gloomily in the commander’s chair, continually reviewing the incoming jade talismans and jade scrolls, a look of gloom across his face.

After a while, his chief strategist, Gu Yue, stepped into the council hall with a look of helplessness.

"Still haven’t found anything?"

Gu Yue cupped his hands with a look of helplessness, "Grand Governor, I have inquired into all major battle zones, and they have each conducted their verifications, but still, there is no news.

Currently, it’s confirmed that the Demon Clan’s Prophet Demon Master Qi Hong has fallen, but which unit killed him is still unclear!"

The Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long of Luo Yi was already roaring, and naturally, the investigation into the cause fell upon the Human-Demon Battlefield Grand Governor’s Mansion.

Even without an imperial decree, the pressure on Grand Governor Ji Yuan is substantial.

Consider this: A Prophet with importance and status comparable to a governor of one of the five battle zones of the Great Zhou Human-Demon Battlefield has fallen right on the battlefield itself, and yet they do not know under whose command he was killed.

Isn’t that quite ironic for him, the Grand Governor overseeing the entire Human-Demon Battlefield’s war efforts?

Were this to be discussed in the imperial court, not only would he lose face, but it would also expose his incompetence.

If he doesn’t even know about such significant events occurring under his command, what else could it be but incompetence?

Thus, at this moment, Grand Governor Ji Yuan is very anxious.

"Which noble of the Demon Clan was Prophet Demon Master Qi Hong serving? We should follow this trail; it might lead us to the answer." Ji Yuan suggested.

Hearing this, Gu Yue smiled bitterly, cupping his hands, "Grand Governor, I have already investigated in this direction. The whereabouts of a Prophet Demon Master from the clan’s five surnames and above are all top secret.

Moreover, the Prophet Demon Masters are inherently mysterious and low-key; it’s impossible to discover quickly under whose service this Prophet Demon Master Qi Hong was."

Grand Governor Ji Yuan frowned, "Seven Surnamed Prophet Demon Master’s power is equivalent at least to a Late Dao Realm expert, making them extremely tricky to handle.

There shouldn’t be many armies capable of killing such a Late Dao Realm expert on the entire Human-Demon Battlefield, right? Particularly those noble auxiliary armies—question them one by one, should help narrow it down?"

Typically, Grand Governor Ji Yuan only cared about results, not processes.

The fact he’s taking the initiative now to come up with solutions shows how genuinely anxious Grand Governor Ji Yuan is.

After all, if this matter is not resolved well, his control of the Human-Demon Battlefield might once again subtly weaken.

This is definitely not something Grand Governor Ji Yuan would want to see.

However, Gu Yue once again replied with a bitter smile, "Grand Governor, the eleven noble auxiliary armies capable of slaying a Late Dao Realm expert, I’ve already personally sent letters to all of them, and they have none.

Moreover, we’ve already expanded the search to the thirty-six noble auxiliary armies capable of killing Mid Dao Realm experts and are waiting for their replies one by one!"

Hearing this, Grand Governor Ji Yuan gently nodded, "Mm, well done. It’s fine to expand the range even further if necessary."

"Remember, we need to find the unit that killed Prophet Demon Master Qi Hong as soon as possible, and then lock down the information.

Our Grand Governor’s Mansion must be the first to announce this earth-shattering military achievement, no matter whether reporting upward or downward, understand?" Grand Governor Ji Yuan emphasized.

"I understand."

Gu Yue slightly bowed and was about to leave.

Just as he reached the entrance of the council hall, a jade scroll suddenly fell into his hand. As his divine sense poured into it, Gu Yue’s expression turned extremely shocked.

As he turned back, Gu Yue’s face, once full of shock, was now filled with bitterness and helplessness!

"What happened?" Grand Governor Ji Yuan abruptly stood up.

"Grand Governor, we have results!" Gu Yue slowly said.

"Quickly, which army was it?"

"Grand Governor, it was the Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea!"

"The Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea? Good! Very good, immediately issue a military order from the Grand Governor’s Mansion to them, ask for all details, lock down the information, and then we will report to Luo..."

In the middle of speaking, Grand Governor Ji Yuan’s expression suddenly changed as he realized what had happened.

"What? Did you say it was Ye Zhen’s Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea?" Grand Governor Ji Yuan was shocked!

"Yes, it’s confirmed information!" Gu Yue nodded bitterly.

Grand Governor Ji Yuan pondered for a moment, his face dark with clouds, "If it’s the Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea, then so be it. Immediately issue a military order from the Grand Governor’s Mansion, lock down the information, ask for details, and quickly report to Luo Yi.

I can’t believe Ye Zhen’s Heavenly Wave Army would dare to defy an order from our Grand Governor’s Mansion?"

Grand Governor Ji Yuan made himself clear, but Gu Yue remained unmoved, and the bitterness on his face grew even deeper.

"Grand Governor, it’s already too late?"

"What do you mean? What’s going on?" Ji Yuan was a little confused.

"Grand Governor, while the Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea reported the information to our Grand Governor’s Mansion, they also reported it to Luo Yi and the Northern War Zone." After saying this, a feeling of powerlessness flashed in Gu Yue’s eyes.

Grand Governor Ji Yuan’s eyes widened in shock.

Moments later, thunderous roars erupted from the Grand Governor’s Mansion.

"Bastard!"

"The wretch deserves death!"

...

As Ye Zhen reported the military achievement, the news of a Demon Clan’s Seven Surnamed Prophet Demon Master’s fall spread like wildfire, first across the Northern War Zone and soon throughout the entire Human-Demon Battlefield.

The Great Zhou army, still locked in bitter combat, suddenly saw a significant boost in morale and fighting spirit was sky-high.

With the deliberate propaganda of the Great Zhou army, particularly with brief images captured on Shadow Capture Jade Slips being released, a portion of the Demon Clan’s army saw their morale plummet, suffering heavy losses on the spot.

Those Demon Clan generals quick to realize the situation withdrew their troops immediately, thus avoiding further losses.

Ye Zhen’s resounding victory carried great significance for the army on the Human-Demon Battlefield.

Especially with the millennial war just beginning, it was a victory to be remembered as a banner.

Its effects were massive, akin to the Demon Clan killing a governor of a battle zone in the Great Zhou Human-Demon Battlefield.

Under such circumstances, the Demon Clan’s millennial campaign’s momentum was abruptly stalled.

At the same time, in the Imperial Capital Luo Yi, the Holy Emperor of Great Zhou, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long, was overjoyed!

"Ye Zhen!"

"Unexpectedly, it was that child Ye Zhen!"

"Defeating the Seventh Crown Prince of the Demon Emperor, Congyun, forcing him to flee, and defeating the Prophet Demon Master Qi Hong who came to assist?"

Inside the Qiankun Palace of Luoyi, the Holy Son of Heaven, Great Zhou, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long, amid his joy, his eyes glistened with a peculiar light.

This military exploit surprised him greatly.

It was quite a shock and delight!

Being happy was natural, but the shock was something entirely different!

The strength of Ye Zhen and his Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea was well known to him as the Son of Heaven.

Defeating the elite eighty thousand troops of the Seventh Crown Prince of the Demon Emperor Cong Yun was something unimaginable in itself?

Let alone killing the prophetic Demon Master Qi Hong endowed with Great Divine Power?

Doubt—each emperor had it in abundance.

Especially when it involved the terrifying force possibly backing Ye Zhen that was capable of killing a Late Dao Realm expert, this doubting nature amplified even more.

Killing the prophetic Demon Master Qi Hong required more than just two or three Late Dao Realm experts.

It demanded a practitioner with true Great Divine Power of the Late Dao Realm!

Who could be standing behind Ye Zhen?

Observing the perplexed gaze of the Emperor he had served for so many years, Chief Eunuch Yu Chao’en secretly admired, remarking that Ye Zhen was clever and insightful.

Otherwise, despite this great victory, it might have resulted in losing the trust of the current Holy Son of Heaven for him.

Turning his gaze, he cast a look towards Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu.

Yu Chao’en believed that given Ye Zhen’s cunning nature, since he had provided him with an explanatory jade scroll, Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu must also have one.

Having served alongside the Emperor for so many years, Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu naturally understood Yu Chao’en’s intent, immediately indicating he had a secret letter to submit.

Upon glancing at the secret letter, Emperor Ji Long broke into a delighted expression.

"Minister, Ye Zhen has accomplished such unprecedented feats. In seizing this opportunity, how shall we reward this Ye Zhen to commend the army’s morale?"