Liu Ji questioned his own life, thinking he had seen everything there was to see. What scene hadn’t he witnessed?

Sorry, he had never seen this scene before.

When Dongfang Hongyue uttered those words, the atmosphere in the small room where the three were discussing affairs instantly froze and Liu Ji was dumbfounded on the spot.

Well, not only did I not know Dongfang Hongyue had a lover, but I also didn’t know there was someone behind Zhang Biyu!

With this thought in mind, his gaze towards Zhang Biyu became even more serious.

Whether Dongfang Hongyue has someone she likes is not important, but if there is someone supporting Zhang Biyu from behind...

At this moment, Zhang Biyu’s smile also became somewhat stiff. In such an atmosphere, she still managed to squeeze out a smile.

"Sister Hong Yue, you can be messy in finding a man, but you can’t be careless with your words, oh!"

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

Who the hell is being messy in finding men!

I was picky and careful, only to fall for Lin Yun, this fickle big radish.

Though it’s a bit of a pitfall, it wasn’t a random choice!

Moreover, even though Lin Yun has many female confidantes on the outside, that was something unavoidable. The one he loves most in his heart is still her!

And what’s wrong with a man being a bit lecherous, as long as he still knows to come back, right?

As Dongfang Hongyue thought about this, she suddenly felt something about to stream from her eyes.

Damn Zhang Biyu, she’s actually trying to sow discord, I’ll kill you!

The anger in Dongfang Hongyue’s eyes quickly dried the unshed tears, and with a cold snort, she said, "If you stand upright, you need not fear a crooked shadow. If you didn’t have an ulterior motive, why would you make such a malicious suggestion? It seems to be for everyone’s consideration, but in fact, you just want Ziyang City to fall.

Besides, even if the Snow Maiden’s might is formidable and we are hard-pressed to fight back, we shouldn’t easily hand over the territory we hold. Moreover, the Grassland People’s actions are too ostentatious; the factions of the Central Plains will definitely respond actively. If we lose this battle again, aren’t you afraid that they will completely lose the courage to stand against the Snow Maiden?"

Liu Ji originally had some doubts, but hearing Dongfang Hongyue’s words, he suddenly found them to be particularly sensible. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Yes, there’s no smoke without fire. If Dongfang Hongyue didn’t know something, how could she dare accuse Zhang Biyu like this?

This is going to be an outright face-off!

Even though Dongfang Hongyue didn’t present any evidence, Liu Ji’s heart was inclined toward her side.

Zhang Biyu looked at Dongfang Hongyue, then at Liu Ji, and said earnestly, "Brother Ji, do you trust me?"

In asking this question, Zhang Biyu was already prepared for the answer.

She knew that Liu Ji probably wouldn’t trust her. It’s easy to spread rumors, but hard to dispel them. Moreover, she lacked evidence to prove whether or not she had someone behind her. Without evidence, Dongfang Hongyue’s bold conjecture based on her identity was enough to gain Liu Ji’s trust.

However, what she didn’t expect was...

"If you say I should trust you, then I trust you."

Zhang Biyu: "..."

Could there be such an answer?

This didn’t sound like something Brother Ji could have said!

For a moment, Zhang Biyu’s calm heart was touched by his words.

But soon, the ripple calmed down, and Zhang Biyu showed a smile, teasingly saying, "Hey, Brother Ji, by saying this, you’re not implying that you like me, are you?"

Liu Ji’s expression changed, revealing annoyance, but Zhang Biyu swiftly flew away.

"If our paths differ, there’s no need to force a union. Sister Hong Yue, you do your things, I’ll do mine. Right and wrong will become apparent with time. Brother Ji, you decide for yourself!"

The echo lingered, but the lady had already disappeared without a trace.

Liu Ji stood where she had been, his expression complex, and no one knew what he was thinking.

After a moment of silence, Liu Ji turned his head and was startled again by Dongfang Hongyue.

There she was, Dongfang Hongyue, with her bright, watery eyes wide open, both eyes brimming with gossip.

"Why are you still here?"

"Brother Ji, you couldn’t possibly, really have a thing for Sect Hierarch Zhang, could you?"

Dongfang Hongyue seemed to have stumbled upon something amusing. Liu Ji immediately put on a stern face and said angrily, "Don’t talk nonsense. The tri-sect alliance is in chaos as it is. I’d better not take sides. I’ll take my leave!"

"Eh, Brother Ji, don’t tell me you’re shy!"

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, Liu Ji turned into a streak of blue light and disappeared.

Dongfang Hongyue found it even more entertaining.

Could it be that Liu Ji, with his inflexible and honest nature, also harbored a secret fondness for Zhang Biyu?

But hadn’t rumors previously spread that he fancied Fang Yu?

Dongfang Hongyue had even thought Liu Ji was too weak. If he had managed to get Fang Yu, wouldn’t there be one less admirer for Lin Yun?

Without Fang Yu, Lin Yun might have not chosen to return to the Sword Sect. Without Lin Yu, there would be no Snow Maiden.

If you rounded it up, that’s quite a few admirers less!

In silence, Dongfang Hongyue noted Liu Ji as a liability.

But she didn’t have much interest in the gossip of others when her own house was about to collapse. Where would she find the mood?

After ending the meeting, Dongfang Hongyue immediately rushed to Ziyang City without stopping.

That night, thunder, flames, and sword lights all advanced towards Ziyang City.

Although Ziyang City was Guanghan Palace’s territory, the other sects didn’t simply mind their own business and ignore the frost forming on their neighbor’s rooftop.

Ever since the Snow Maiden moved southward, she had almost flattened half of the Central Plains. The northern sects suffered the worst damage.

Among them, Shenxiao Sect lost five cities, Guanghan Palace nine, Taiqing Daoist Temple seven, and Eight Tones Temple three.

The further south the sects were, the less damage they suffered. Sword Sect, Yu Ling Sect, and Li Fire God Palace remained unscathed. When the sky fell, the tall ones held it up.

Guanghan Palace suffered the greatest losses. Moreover, with the Snow Maiden reaching Ziyang City, Guanghan Palace’s headquarters were now under direct threat.

To the west, they could advance to Purple Cloud Mountain, and to the east, attack Taiqing Daoist Temple. Once Ziyang City was lost, the Central Plains would be completely put on the defensive.

That’s why Dongfang Hongyue said that while Zhang Biyu seemed to make sense, she was actually scheming, clearly leaning toward the Grassland People.

The three main powers of the Central Plains all had stakes in Ziyang City. Guanghan Palace had no choice but to care, and Shenxiao Sect, due to their ties with Lin Yun and their sect’s nature, wouldn’t just watch Guanghan Palace take a beating. They were bound to come to the aid.

As for the Demon Sect, for now, Dongfang Hongyue was the only one present.

Dongfang Hongyue came not only herself but also ordered the followers of Red Lotus Sect to move close to Ziyang City, ready to join the war at any moment.

The Demon Sect was led astray by none other than Dongfang Hongyue herself.

Ziyang City was bustling at the moment, with almost every powerful figure from the Central Plains answering the call.

With the Snow Maiden gaining momentum, the Central Plains had to prepare for an imminent battle.

If it had been before, the Central Plains wouldn’t have fallen so far, but unfortunately, too many of its strong have died recently.

Could the Snow Maiden have been so rampant if Yuxuan had still been breathing?

Recalling the days when the Central Plains’ might shook the world, it felt as if it was just yesterday.

Er, although it seems it was not even half a month ago.

Though times change, this shift in an era seems to have happened far too quickly!