CHAPTER 972: CHAPTER 673: REPLACED THE YOUZHOU CITY LORD_2

The benefits brought by such an infinite cycle are endless.

Moreover, whether on the surface or in the shadows, everything is under Wang Yang’s control.

This fake Youzhou City Lord feels as if there are huge eyes looming behind him, watching him even if he escapes to the Ends of the Earth; he would still be in Wang Yang’s grasp.

Wang Yang is an unparalleled existence in terms of either strength or cunning schemes!

"Sir?"

Suddenly, a Personal Guard walked in.

The Demon Chief finally snapped back to reality: "Hmm? What is it?"

To avoid making mistakes, he tried to say as little as possible, lest these Personal Guards find out.

"Sir, today’s recruitment catalog from the military camp has been submitted. Would you like to review it?"

The fake city lord took the document with a showy demeanor, and after glancing through it, he expressed his satisfaction with praises.

"Well, sir, about those two Demon Chiefs from Thousand Peaks Mountain just now..."

The fake Youzhou City Lord suddenly ramped up his act, giving a chilling smile: "The two of them made such excessive demands, they’ve already been turned to dust by me."

The Personal Guard felt both awed and terrified, unable to predict the increasingly capricious nature of the city lord.

The moment before, he was letting his people leave, and the next, he killed the Demon Chief from Ganfeng Mountain!

Wang Yang’s Clear Qi is actually just his One Qi Transforms into Three Purities Technique.

At that moment, atop Ganfeng Mountain, Wang Yang stood with his hands clasped behind his back, watching the swirling clouds.

Watching as this wisp of blue smoke returned to his hand.

With a gentle wave of his hand, this strand of Clear Qi entered his body.

"The plan has succeeded; Youzhou City is now under my control, and the next step is to expand."

Wang Yang descended the cliff, where the group of Demon Chiefs awaited orders in a heavenly place.

Du Feng stepped forward, saying: "Sir, has the plan succeeded?"

Li Xiu, seated at the top of the hall, began to speak slowly: "The plan has succeeded; the Youzhou City Lord is now under our control. The next plan is to seize the Spirit Mine, which will allow us to navigate freely between four cities."

The group of Demon Chiefs below buzzed with conversation, astonished at the surprise success Wang Yang had brought them upon his arrival.

"This person’s methods are extraordinary; he can even turn the Youzhou City Lord into a puppet, meaning Youzhou City is already under our Thousand Peaks Mountain’s control?"

"So what, ultimately this foundation is not something we built, but rather what this person brought to us. If he leaves someday, all our glory will turn to dust."

The Demon Chiefs were in constant discussion.

Some Demon Chiefs believed that Wang Yang’s arrival could help them expand and gain larger territories.

But some Demon Chiefs thought Wang Yang’s arrival wasn’t necessarily a good thing, as it might cause them to lose certain things.

"Sir, what should we do next?"

Du Feng continued to inquire.

Du Feng did not know what Wang Yang would bring, but he could only leave it to fate, as none of the Demon Chiefs from Thousand Peaks Mountain was a match for Wang Yang.

Moreover, under Wang Yang’s leadership, they would surely tread an even further path, possibly breaking through their Cultivation Level and reaching the celestial Demon Realm.

"Next, naturally, is to seize the Spirit Mine. From today, you all are to surround the Spirit Mine. During this opportunity, I’ll have the Puppet City Lord convene a meeting."

With Wang Yang’s arrangement, the Demon Chiefs each had their roles and responsibilities.

Indeed, the Demon Chiefs arrived around the Spirit Mine, while the city lords of the other three cities wanted to mine this Spirit Mine together but were unwilling to share the gains with Youzhou City.

Wang Yang stood on a distant peak from the Spirit Mine, with Du Feng beside him.

"Sir, this is where the Spirit Mine is located. It is said that once mined, it can sustain three cities for over ten years!"

"In these ten years, with internal supplies, they would surely develop rapidly. Youzhou City is already lagging behind them, and if they obtain it, future development would be even more challenging."

Du Feng also harbored some apprehension, although he was a bandit.

Once Youzhou City falls behind, the benefits he could gain wouldn’t be much.

Besides, Youzhou City was already under the control of Thousand Peaks Mountain.

"That’s why we must carry out this plan. Starting today, you must interfere around the Spirit Mine. Of course, if a few lives are lost, all the better."

Wang Yang spoke these words with his hands in his sleeves, calmly without any emotional fluctuation.

"Yes, understood, Sir!"

Then Du Feng took a leap, his wings flapping behind him as he followed the other Demon Clan members to lurk around the Spirit Mine.

Soon, a message reached various cities, stating that many Demon Chiefs were plundering around the Spirit Mine.

Thus, the mining operation was delayed. The three city lords had already learned of this and planned to lead a personal campaign.

They each sent their top experts but found the Demon Chiefs to be extraordinarily cunning.

Even if they managed to impact them a bit, it was barely a scratch, a minor lesson at best.

Although they issued a campaign order, few were willing to accept such missions.

In no time, significant delays ensued, and those working the mines were reluctant to continue once they knew the dangers involved.

This postponement lasted a month, during which the Puppet City Lord had grown adept.

Originally an exceptionally clever member of the Demon Clan, he was now deeply familiar with Youzhou City’s conditions after a month’s time.

Suddenly, a very unfamiliar face appeared outside.

"Sir, you may begin!"

Indeed, this Personal Guard was a Demon Chief from the lower Thousand Peaks Mountain, planted by Wang Yang at the Puppet City Lord’s side.

Used for communicating messages and tracking Youzhou City’s movements.

When this message was received, the Puppet City Lord immediately set off for the Spirit Mine’s location.

Hoping to discuss collaboration with the city lords of the three cities.

"Ridiculous!"

The Weishui City Lord sneered.

"Youzhou City dares to ask for a share; what virtue or ability do they have?"

The Duvor City Lord also laughed: "This Youzhou City Lord may be capable, but the Spirit Mine must not fall into his hands. This would cost us greatly, and his ambition is significant; how could we allow him mining rights?"

Finally, the Tianyang City Lord said: "But since he has come, we ought to meet him and see what capabilities he truly has."

In just one day, the three city lords had already gathered around the Spirit Mine, where the Puppet City Lord sat solemnly with no joy or sorrow.

The three city lords exchanged formalities in greeting him: "Who would have thought the Youzhou City Lord would personally grace us with his presence? What brings you here?"

The Puppet City Lord wasted no words and spoke directly: "The three city lords, I hear you have been troubled by bandits recently, and I come specifically to assist."

The three city lords exchanged glances, surprised by his straightforwardness.

Though they knew the Youzhou City Lord was interested in the Spirit Mine, they wondered what confidence he had to make such declarations.

The Tianyang City Lord asked: "Oh? What means do you have to drive away the bandits, Youzhou City Lord?"

The Puppet City Lord smiled: "Simple, I will dispatch soldiers to clear them around the area. Once they’re dealt with, you will be free to mine with peace of mind. What do you think?"

The Weishui City Lord looked at the Youzhou City Lord with a half-smile: "If so, it would be best. We’ve sent troops to encircle them, only to achieve minimal results, wasting much manpower and effort, for the bandits are too crafty for capture."

"There’s no need for the three of you to worry about that. If it doesn’t work, I won’t ask for anything in return, but if stability is achieved, the Spirit Mine’s yield should include a portion for Youzhou City, what do you say?"

The Puppet City Lord’s words indeed made the three of them hesitate.