Chapter 2661 - 25: No Renowned Wu An Within Wu An City (Part 2)

The Great Grandmaster of the Military Dao under the heavens, regardless of how the seats are arranged, cannot do without the name Zuo Xiao.

He is a famous general of the realm, his son is also a famous general, and his grandson as well, a family legacy of three thousand years in Great Chu, renowned for its loyalty and valor.

Although he fell when striving for the Absolute Summit, losing much of his prestige, his son and then his grandson died in battle... Yet when he donned his armor again, he could still remind people of his former glory. He could still earn the respect of Jiang Mengxiong.

Today’s Zuo Xiao, attired in the extremely luxurious attire of the Duke of Great Chu, swept the sky with crimson grandeur, stepping through the void, his face calm yet exuding infinite majesty.

The intricate attire of typical Chu style appeared not ostentatious on such a figure, but only noble.

He differed from Ye Lingxiao, who spoke of witnessing the Absolute Summit’s scenery, or from Helian Xiaohu, who mentioned safeguarding a trial.

He directly stormed into the gate of all demons, came directly to Wu An City, looked directly at Jiang Mengxiong, and said directly: "I’m here for Jiang Wang!"

Jiang Mengxiong was momentarily stunned; it was a bit too straightforward. You are the Duke of Great Chu, and he is the State Marquis of Great Qi; you came for him? Dare I ask, what is the relationship between you? How come I didn’t know he actually has the surname Zuo? Isn’t his hometown in Zhuang Country?

But Zuo Xiao’s next words were even more direct: "Is Jiang Wang truly dead?"

The world instantly fell silent.

The entire outside of Wu An City was plunged into an absolute silence.

All sounds could not traverse, all gazes could not penetrate, all thoughts could not convey.

Current Wu An City harbors visitors from all sides and numerous troops, endless masses of people.

But here, there were only Zuo Xiao and Jiang Mengxiong!

Only their dialogue could exist, only their communication could continue.

Zuo Xiao’s will and determination were as steadfast as a mountain!

Such an attitude left no room for any evasion.

Jiang Mengxiong stated directly: "If someone else were to ask, I would have no other answer. Since Lord Zuo asked, I must say... it’s still uncertain."

"I personally searched Frost Wind Valley without finding any life signs of Jiang Wang. His body wasn’t decomposed by the extreme cold winds, yet those demon clan warriors all perished...

But even after breaking through Frost Wind Valley and stepping into South Celestial City, I did not find any sign of his life within the city. I suspect that if he is still alive, he likely escaped elsewhere after combatting the demon clan warriors.

To possibly cover for him, I erased all traces in Frost Wind Valley and even publicly announced his death, proclaiming that South Celestial City would accompany him in burial.

If possible, I also wish to search more places. But as you know the situation with the demon clan, the Yuan Xianting arrived in time, and we engaged in an epic battle.

Later, when Zhu Yi joined the fray, I chose to withdraw from The Sky Sloth Wilderness and construct a great city here in the Civilization Basin, thus initiating a long-lasting war."

Once the new racial battlefield opens, the demon clan forces on The Sky Sloth Wilderness will surely gather in force towards South Celestial City. In this way, other regions’ forces will be somewhat weaker, making survival relatively easier for Jiang Wang to slip away if he is alive.

This conjecture regarding Jiang Wang’s life or death is known only to the Son of Heaven and Xiu Yuan besides himself in the entire Qi Country.

Jiang Mengxiong sharing this information with Zuo Xiao undoubtedly signified sincerity. It was also a testament to his trust in Zuo Xiao as a person.

However, Zuo Xiao’s expression did not improve even slightly due to this trust.

"When Jiang Wang’s cultivation was still very low, I said he should stay in Chu Country. The Huai Nation Government House always has a room for him. But he refused. He has feelings for Qi Country; he wants to strive on his own, unwilling to accept shelter under others — this is also one of the things I value in him."

Zuo Xiao looked at Jiang Mengxiong and said, "He has fame, rank, and land in Qi Country; Qi Country has not treated him poorly. You, Jiang Mengxiong, seeking him yourself in the Monster Realm means that even Jiang Shu did not disregard a meritorious minister. But what I want to say to you is that with Jiang Wang’s talents, achievements, character, and nature, he would be highly utilized in any country. No country would let such an unparalleled genius go on a reckless venture into the gate of all demons unprepared!"

Jiang Mengxiong’s expression turned unsightly too.

Yet, Zuo Xiao’s words left no room for refutation.

Originally, the Qi Court arranged for the Nine Soldier Commander Xiu Yuan to personally oversee and instruct Jiang Wang in military strategy, but from beginning to end, Xiu Yuan didn’t even face Jiang Wang.

In this matter, Ji Zhaonan cannot escape blame. He underestimated the danger of Frost Wind Valley and the importance of Jiang Wang!

Indeed, fighting the demon clan life-and-death was common, and human cultivators had the responsibility of God Arrives; everyone should fight beyond the gate of all demons. But could such an unparalleled genius like Jiang Wang, a promising True Man and potential True Monarch, be so easily thrown onto the battlefield, stepping into perilous land?

The lack of intelligence beforehand, inadequate rescue afterward, allowed malicious individuals to exploit gaps, causing the premature death of an unparalleled genius... It’s indefensible anywhere.

"I indeed have responsibility for this matter." Jiang Mengxiong finally said as such.

This responsibility couldn’t be placed on Ji Zhaonan, and it wouldn’t be fair to have Xiu Yuan bear it; he could only take responsibility himself.

Zuo Xiao looked at him for a moment silently, then said, "How the responsibility is divided is your internal affair of Qi Country, so I will not comment further. As for now..."

He did not step into Wu An City; instead, he turned around directly outside the city gate.

Within Wu An City, there was no famous Wu An, so why tread its ground?

His long hair was tightly tied under the white jade crown, his luxurious robe billowing in the wind, his slender stature... heading directly towards that so-called demon clan’s South Heavenly Gate on The Sky Sloth Wilderness!