Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

"Sir, is everything you just said true?"

As soon as they left the Zhenbei Marquis's residence, Yu Lang couldn't help but ask Ren Fengjue a question.

If His Majesty were aware of this matter and sent His Highness the Crown Prince, then the Golden Feather Army would certainly be there to protect him.

In this way, they would have enough strength to contend with Wan Tingjun.

However, Ren Fengjue said, "Yaoguang said that since we arrived in Liangzhou City, all news has been blocked."

"Those letters, even family letters, have been intercepted by forces in the North."

"His Majesty only knows that we have arrived in the North, but knows nothing about the situation here."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lang felt a chill in his heart, and even Zhao Wan, who was standing next to him, changed her expression.

"So, the Crown Prince didn't even come?"

Ren Fengjue nodded, but then said, "However, there is still a glimmer of hope. There are three cavalry teams responsible for delivering messages. There is still no news about the one from the Princess's residence."

Zhao Wan suddenly felt confident. "That cavalry unit consists of my father's trusted confidants. I doubt they would dare to detain my men even if they had a hundred lives."

Yu Lang didn't dare to agree, because based on his intuition, Wan Tingjun didn't take the Wu Wang Mansion seriously at all.

But in the face of such a desperate situation, it's always good to have a glimmer of hope.

After sending the princess back to the manor, Steward Sun had already mobilized all the guards of the Wu Prince's Mansion, including the Golden Feather Guards, there were fifty or sixty people in total.

Ren Fengjue then gave the commander a brief overview of the corpses so that a countermeasure could be taken.

"If necessary, cut off the head and limbs, then use fire."

The generals have also fought on the battlefield and know how to arrange troops, so they are of the greatest use.

After Ren Fengjue's suggestion, he immediately knew how to set up defenses in the safest way.

After settling Zhao Wan in, Ren Fengjue and Yu Lang entered Liangzhou City again.

By this time, it was already dark, but everything in the city was in good order, which showed that the actions of the three holy sons last night had indeed reassured the people.

"Sir, do you think those 'corpses' will come out again after dark?"

"Last night, they used those corpses as a decoy. If they use them again tonight, they probably won't be ordinary corpses."

Yu Lang immediately guessed what he meant, "Those Di people?"

Ren Fengjue nodded and said, "I only figured some things out after I arrived in the Northern Border. From the very first Qiongying Inn I entered after leaving the capital, all the clues pointed to the Northern Border, including... that evil spirit Bai Qingshuang. Her trail has always been heading north..."

"The corpse gu at the foot of Yunhe Mountain is very similar to the 'corpse puppet gu' here. Perhaps the gu poison that Tianwen failed to refine back then was successfully refined by this Lianjiabao lord..."

Hearing this, Yu Lang thought of the Xuan Guang Mirror on his body and added, "Now it seems that whether it's Tianji, Tianwen, or Zhongyi, they are all connected to the Northern Border."

"right."

Ren Fengjue added, "While we were investigating, they were also manipulating things in the dark. Their goal was clear: to wipe us out in one fell swoop."

Yu Lang's heart skipped a beat. "My lord, doesn't that mean we've just walked right into their trap?"

Ren Fengjue smiled and said, "The northern border has always been a worry for His Majesty. I have never told you this, but His Majesty sent me to investigate this matter long after the incident involving Minister Meng."

"Rather than saying we've fallen into their trap, it's more accurate to say that we've only just gotten a little bit started."

"The real culprit has not yet surfaced."

Yu Lang said with a bitter face, "My lord, you've kept this from me for so long."

Ren Fengjue sighed softly, "This matter was originally known only to His Majesty and me. The reason I told you was to put your mind at ease. Although we have lost contact with the outside world, His Majesty must have other arrangements."

"That's true." Yu Lang immediately perked up. "Then what's next..."

Ren Fengjue looked towards the mass grave in the east of the city and said, "Miss Xia is still inside the barrier, and her situation is unclear. I need to try the method given by Daoist Yan as soon as possible."

After dark, the two returned to the cemetery.

At this moment, Yao Guang and two other Shadow Guards were guarding under that tree.

It has been a day and a night, and Xia Ximo still hasn't come out.

Seeing Ren Fengjue return safely, Yao Guang felt somewhat relieved.

The conflict between Yu Lang and Yao Guang remained unresolved. Seeing her weak and haggard appearance, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

However, Yao Guang merely glanced at him and said, "Not dead yet?"

"..."

Yu Shaoqing was immediately speechless. He instinctively wanted to argue with her, but considering the seriousness of the situation, he held back.

Ren Fengjue was already used to the "minor squabbles" between the two. After taking the Xuan Guang Mirror, he cut his finger and dripped the blood into the mirror.

No one knew his intention, but they still gathered around out of curiosity.

Ren Fengjue chanted a spell, and a shadow slowly appeared on the mirror, exactly like him.

Everyone was astonished.

Ren Fengjue was also startled.

This basically confirms that the fragment of soul within the barrier is most likely a part of him…

But at that moment, the ground of the entire mass grave shook violently.

Confused, everyone looked around and their expressions changed.

Four gigantic figures appeared from all directions, each step landing heavily. As they drew closer, the tremors on the ground intensified.

Yao Guang immediately drew her longsword, "To protect Lord Ren."

Yu Lang also drew his short sword from his waist, exclaiming in surprise, "My lord, it really is those Di people!"

Ren Fengjue knew he was no match for them, so he immediately put away the Xuan Guang Mirror, picked up the lotus lantern on the ground, and ran towards the carriage.

"We can't confront them head-on; we need to find a chance to leave first."

The people present were all martial arts practitioners, and their reactions were quick and agile.

At Ren Fengjue's command, they all ran towards the carriage not far away as if their feet were on the wind.

Yu Lang pulled on the reins and shouted, "Hold on tight!"

With a neigh, the carriage sped off toward the main road beside it.

However, the Di people behind them caught up without a second thought.

To their surprise, these people, though seemingly clumsy, were surprisingly fast.

Despite the carriage speeding at full speed, it was unable to shake off the Di people.

Yu Lang only knew how to whip the whip, but when he saw the "Nine Heavens" archway, his mind immediately turned to something else.

He thought to himself, if they were to break in now, those people would suffer a terrible fate.

Left with no other choice, he abruptly turned his horse around and headed in another direction.

However, during this brief pause, a Di person lunged at the roof of the carriage, and the immense force, combined with gravity, nearly crushed the entire carriage.

Fortunately, when the carriage made an emergency turn, it also managed to throw the horse off...