Chapter 954: Moyu Disturbance

Ye Liuyun then asked the Fourth Prince, "So what is he here for? I don't think it's for Ling Shuang, right?"

"Just to gain some benefits!" the Fourth Prince said without even thinking.

Ye Liuyun thought for a moment and could only offer that explanation.

He couldn't sense Zuo Mu valuing Ling Shuang. Throughout the whole meat‑eating and wine‑drinking, Zuo Mu's attention was constantly on him and the Fourth Prince, never once giving Ling Shuang a proper look.

He glanced at Ling Shuang and felt a private pity for her. She was entirely a sacrificial pawn between the two great powers.

Ling Shuang also looked at Ye Liuyun and plaintively said, "I don't want to marry him!"

The Fourth Prince and Xia Tianqiong both sighed helplessly.

For princes and princesses, they must obey the Dynasty's arrangements. In matters of marriage, they have no right to object.

Ye Liuyun fell silent as well. This was not something he could decide.

If it were Liang Xue or Wu Qingcheng, he would certainly tell them not to worry, that as long as he's around, he would never let them be married off to others.

But now it's Ling Shuang; he can't say much. Saying too much might cause her to misunderstand.

Moreover, he wasn't sure whether he could help Ling Shuang at all.

He hadn't even decided in his heart whether to help Ling Shuang.

When Ling Shuang saw Ye Liuyun give no response, an indescribable disappointment and grievance rose in her heart.

Tears welled up despite her efforts, and she got up and ran back to her residence.

"You too, can't you say a few words to comfort her?" Xia Tianqiong complained to Ye Liuyun.

Seeing Ye Liuyun remain silent, she also confirmed that there truly was nothing between him and Ling Shuang.

But at that moment she couldn't feel happy either; she felt sorry for her own sister.

She even thought of herself, fearing that her future might mirror Ling Shuang's fate.

"I'm afraid I'll say too much and cause her to misunderstand!" Ye Liuyun said softly.

The Fourth Prince and Xia Tianqiong, hearing that, could only sigh helplessly. For a moment the three of them had nothing left to talk about.

"I'll go comfort Ling Shuang!" Xia Tianqiong was the first to stand up and leave.

Ye Liuyun recalled the Ghost Butterfly and Ice Demon Tiger, was about to bid farewell to the Fourth Prince and return to cultivation, when he received a Transmission Voice message from Qin Peng.

"Moyu disturbance. Several unconquered Demon Cultivator sects have each dispatched high‑tier elites rushing toward Zhongyang Dalu.

I led troops to meet a wave and carried out an interception, but the high‑tier elites we brought suffered near total loss. They are powerful, yet they did not linger in battle.

After evading our interception, they headed straight for Zhongyang Dalu. So far we have not identified their purpose. I worry they might strike the Ning Yu Hou Garrison or Yong Lie Island!"

Ye Liuyun pondered for a while after receiving the message.

If those elites intended to oppose him, they couldn't help but also wipe out the elite troops led by Qin Peng.

If they aren't opposing him, then their goal couldn't be the Ning Yu Hou Garrison.

That place currently holds little value, hardly worth their long‑distance assault.

Thus those Demon Cultivators coming to Zhongyang Dalu must have other hidden motives.

"You should first lead troops back to Yi Cheng, focus on defense during this period, and stop launching attacks elsewhere. Assess the situation first."

Ye Liuyun first replied to Qin Peng, ordering him to withdraw troops and fortify.

"What's the matter?" the Fourth Prince asked, unable to hide his curiosity upon seeing Ye Liuyun's solemn expression.

Ye Liuyun also felt that he couldn't make sense of it, perhaps the Fourth Prince could guess a thing or two.

So he started a direct conversation with the Fourth Prince.

"Tell me, what's the purpose of that group of Demon Cultivators?" Ye Liuyun asked the Fourth Prince after speaking.

The Fourth Prince thought for a while and guessed, "Could it be related to the Holy Son of the Demon Race?"

"If they intend to meet the Demon Race's Holy Son, they must be Demon Race themselves! What are those Demon Cultivators doing?"

Ye Liuyun knew that the Demon Race has always despised Demon Cultivators; how could the Holy Son of the Southern Demon Race regard those Demon Cultivators from Moyu?

"What I mean is, could they be coming to kill him?" the Fourth Prince explained.

"How would those Demon Cultivators know the Holy Son of the Demon Race is coming? Could the Foreign Tribe have informed them?"

Ye Liuyun thought of this and involuntarily inhaled a cold breath.

If that were true, it would mean that Moyu still harbors Foreign Tribe presence and is in contact with the southern Foreign Tribe.

That would indicate the Foreign Tribe has already begun covertly arranging in Moyu, preparing for future battles!

The Fourth Prince also realized this, his complexion growing even more grave.

"I must immediately report this news to the Dynasty. You should also return to Moyu to take command and prepare for battle."

After advising Ye Liuyun, the Fourth Prince promptly produced a Transmission Talisman and reported the news to the Dynasty at once.

"Alright, I'll head back immediately!" With matters urgent, Ye Liuyun didn't have time to think further and rose at once, racing toward Moyu Yi Cheng.

As for how the Dynasty will arrange things or whether to alert the Holy Son of the Demon Race to be vigilant, those were no longer his concerns; the Dynasty would naturally make the arrangements.

On the road, Ye Liuyun also instructed the people at the Ning Yu Hou Garrison to monitor the arrival times and movements of those Demon Cultivators in Zhongyang Dalu.

After reaching Zhongyang Dalu, the Demon Cultivators indeed did not attack the Ning Yu Hou Garrison; instead they broke into smaller groups, disguised themselves, and vanished into the vast sea of people.

Ye Liuyun also relayed the information to the Fourth Prince, asking him to keep an eye out.

He himself returned to Yi Cheng safely without incident.

Inside Yi Cheng, there were still twenty‑to‑thirty high‑tier elites at this moment. Coupled with the city's protective formation, it was extremely safe.

After returning, Ye Liuyun began to unleash his Divine Sense, inspecting each location for any Foreign Tribe evil aura. Not even the troops escaped his scrutiny.

The process was relatively slow and consumed considerable time, yet it proved effective.

During this inspection, he indeed discovered several Demon Cultivators within the city bearing Foreign Tribe aura. There were also two junior Leaders in the army, who were Foreign Tribe‑planted informants.

Ye Liuyun captured all these individuals, performed Soul Search on each, and actually uncovered numerous Foreign Tribe clues.

Indeed, Moyu harbors many Foreign Tribe members and even controls several Demon Cultivator sects.

Ye Liuyun has now confirmed that those demon cultivators are indeed heading for the Demon Race's Holy Son.

He then immediately sent a message to the Fourth Prince. Afterwards, he also immediately told Qin Peng, preparing to bring elite troops, together with Ye Liuyun, to cleanse the sects where foreign tribes exist.

To prevent the foreign tribe from getting the news and fleeing, Ye Liuyun dared not delay; he must rush over immediately.

"My lord, shouldn't we bring those venerables along?"

Qin Peng was worried that the foreign tribe's strength was too great. He knew Ye Liuyun had the Yin Soul army. But if the enemy had a way to deal with the Yin Soul, then they would have nothing to rely on.

Ye Liuyun also wanted to bring those venerables along, as that would make the fight safer.

But they had just taken Yi Cheng, and they also dared not leave insufficient defensive forces.