Eight years ago, when the Emperor of Jin ordered the execution of over three thousand members of the Jiang Family of the Great Yu Royal Family, a massive silent protest erupted in the Capital of Great Yu. Whether martial artists or commoners, on that day, they all spontaneously took to the streets, gathering in front of Yu Divine Palace.

They did nothing, just remained silent.

Even the masters of the Eight Great Sacred Lands were forced to retreat by the Emperor of Jin. What could those who at most were only at the Sub-Saint Realm of Martial Arts do? They could do nothing but express their protest in this manner.

The illustrious achievements of the Divine Ancestor surely left behind a legacy of eternal fame, yet the protection it brought to its descendants was unparalleled in Shenzhou.

Great Yu unified the world, established the Divine Dynasty, but by the 153rd year of Wuzong, the Divine Dynasty was overthrown. The Nine Sacred Lands divided the world, the Divine Dynasty fell, lasting a total of 2985 years according to the Great Yu Calendar. Thereafter, up until the year 1325 of the New Yu Era, when the Great Jin Dynasty conquered the capital, massacring the Jiang Family's bloodline, it amounted to 4310 years in total.

It must be mentioned that when the Divine Dynasty was overthrown and each state became independent, although Great Yu retained only the Karmic Position of a Holy Dynasty, its actual territory was reduced to only Zhongzhou, yet its position as the Supreme Sovereign of the World remained intact.

Even if most Demon Path martial artists strayed and rebelled, not respecting the rules of Yu or following Yu rituals, the ordinary people of the six states of the Demon Path never lost their longing and respect for Great Yu. Why did states establish their most important festivals? Because before these festivals, the New Year defined by the Great Yu Calendar and the New Yu Era was the most significant holiday.

The Shangyuan Festival of Great Jin, the Rakshasa Festival of Yongzhou, the Blood Spirit Festival of Bingzhou... replacing the New Year festival, trying to erase people's memories of Great Yu, was the purpose of all the states. Even some minor states attempted to adopt a new calendar, but unfortunately, these efforts were all ineffective.

To this day, the New Yu Era is still widely used by people all over the world.

Great Yu, having been the Supreme Sovereign of the World for over 4300 years, the words 'citizens of Great Yu' have long been deeply engraved in the hearts of billions of people. Whether it's gratitude for the illustrious achievements of the Divine Ancestor or nostalgia for the peaceful era of the former Divine Dynasty, their feelings for Great Yu never faded.

The silent protest of over eighty million people in the Capital of Great Yu was shocking even to the mighty Great Jin. Of course, in the end, Great Jin did not compromise and forcefully executed over three thousand royal family members of the Jiang Family, completely severing Great Yu's roots and extinguishing the Jiang Family's lineage.

According to unclear research, on that day, it's rumored that the entire population of the capital was devastated, with tens of thousands committing suicide and millions gathering to resist Jin, leading to clashes with the Great Jin army.

But in the end, the arm still could not twist the thigh. The descendants of the Jiang Family were all killed, and the people of the capital were also suppressed by Great Jin.

When they heard that the five sacred lands swore an alliance against Jin in Yangzhou, the hearts of the capital's people were not much stirred. They felt more that it was just a case of sacred lands fighting among themselves. Although Great Jin was the hand that took action eight years ago when Great Yu fell, everyone knew that the Eight Great Sacred Lands were all accomplices.

They hoped the alliance would fight viciously with Great Jin, yet they also understood that no matter the outcome, there would be no revival for Great Yu or the Divine Dynasty.

Therefore, ever since the Jiang Family bloodline was cut off eight years ago, most people in the capital have been utterly disheartened.

But now...

At this moment, the sounds outside the city told them that the Jiang Family bloodline was not severed. The person who just spoke was Jiang Yuyun, the Sixteenth Prince of Great Yu. He led a great army, returning to the capital, at this time when Great Jin's momentum was fierce and overwhelming, the prince of the Jiang Family descended like gods to rescue the people of the capital...

"The Sixteenth Prince, Jiang Yuyun?"

"I know, I know, the Sixteenth Prince is born of the Virtuous Concubine. He also has a sister, Jiang Yuli, the Ninth Princess!"

"Isn't the Great Emperor's bloodline already completely severed?"

"A hundred careful plans, one oversight. Perhaps it's true."

......

The entire capital, not just martial artists, but even ordinary citizens were awakened.

Everyone walked out of their doors, looking towards the southern city gate. That towering blood-red cloud had already spread in the sky in the direction of the city gate. The earth-shattering sounds of battle came from outside the southern city gate. Countless citizens exchanged glances with those around them, all involuntarily walking towards the southern city gate.

This... is faith!

The world consists of thirteen states, the twelve states that were divided by the Nine Sacred Lands, the people all remember Great Yu, especially Zhongzhou, and moreover, the people of the Capital of Great Yu?

......

"Where did these rabble come from, howling wildly here? The Jiang Family bloodline has long been exterminated by my Great Jin. Great Yu has also turned to dust, dispersed into nothingness. To speak such nonsense here and incite people's hearts, seeking death and dragging others into it is laughable!"

However, a voice immediately followed, stopping the citizens of the capital in their tracks. They all raised their heads, unconsciously revealing a hint of skepticism in their eyes.

Indeed, eight years ago, Great Jin publicly executed the Jiang Family bloodline before all the citizens of the capital. Now, a Sixteenth Prince suddenly appeared. Whether it is true remains to be discussed. If they were to be deceived in such a bewildered manner...

Half the citizens stood motionless, while only a few martial artists, seemingly knowing some inside information, hesitated for a moment before resolutely moving towards the southern city gate.

......

"These two individuals are respectively Tuoba Kang, the Princely Heir of Yongwei King, and WanYan Ying, the Princely Heir of Yucheng King, possessing cultivation at the Breaking Realm. Presently, there are only two million troops of the Yuzhou Army left by Yongwei King and Yucheng King in the capital. As long as we break through the capital, we can rest easy!"