Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

The changes in the list of feudal lords did not happen quietly.

The Heavenly Ranking, hidden high in the sky, symbolizes the fortunes and status of all the feudal lords under heaven. Every change in it stirs the hearts of countless people.

When Wei Zhongdao's name disappeared from the position of the "Twenty-Second Warlord" as if erased by an invisible giant hand, an indescribable wave instantly swept across the entire land.

Immediately afterwards, whether they were nobles, gentry, or ordinary people in the chaotic capital, or the various lords and hundreds of millions of soldiers at Hulao Pass; whether they were hermits hiding in the mountains and forests, ordinary people struggling to survive, or those with a special sensitivity to changes in fortune, they were all shocked and looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with shock and doubt.

Then, the familiar list of celestial and territorial rulers slowly unfolded in the sky once more...

A vast voice resounded in their ears, while Lin Mu and the other players heard a system notification:

"--Ding!"

"--System notification: Dragon Lord Lin Mu, ranked on the Heavenly and Earthly Lords List, [Twenty-second Town Lord], Prefect of Shangdang, Wei Zhongdao, has lost his Dragon Lord's Way and his destiny is shattered. The Heavenly and Earthly Blessings bestowed upon Wei Zhongdao have been removed, and he is no longer on the list!"

Many people were surprised to learn that Wei Zhongdao was the first to be removed from the list.

The two individuals ranked last are the most likely to be dropped from the list.

"The Ranking of the Lords of Heaven and Earth has changed again; some lords have been removed from the list!!"

"Who is it? Which lord's name has disappeared?"

"Look! It's Wei Zhongdao, the Prefect of Shangdang! The twenty-second warlord is gone!"

"Hiss—Wei Zhongdao? How could he suddenly be removed from the list of feudal lords? Could it be... that he's dead?"

Countless speculations and discussions have sprung up everywhere like mushrooms after rain.

Being removed from the list of feudal lords is no small matter!

Either the lord lacked sufficient resources to withstand the fate of a lord and thus voluntarily relinquished it; or, he died and his power vanished with him, leaving the stage and completely losing his qualification to compete for the world!

To give up willingly? With the Wei family's established foundation in Hedong for generations, and Wei Zhongdao being in his prime and ambitious, how could he be willing to give up?

The answer is obvious – Wei Zhongdao, the once-glorious governor of Shangdang and a hero of a prestigious family, has likely already perished, and his power has been destroyed!

The public's speculation was not without merit. After all, they had just suffered an attack from an alien race, and most of their people had perished. If someone were to secretly target them and take advantage of their misfortune, this would likely have been the outcome.

This news was like a bombshell, stirring up huge waves on a calm lake.

Wei Zhongdao was ranked twenty-second on the list of feudal lords, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops and occupying Shangdang. His strength was considerable. Given the foundation of the Wei family, how could he have been removed from the list so easily?

Who on earth possesses such swift and decisive power to remove him from the list of feudal lords so quietly?

In an instant, the gazes of all factions, like hungry wolves smelling blood, turned towards the direction of Shangdang County in Hedong. Something must have happened there!

The expressions of the various lords before Hulao Pass, in particular, changed slightly. Apart from a few powerful lords, the lords ranked lower did not have the same foundation as Wei Zhongdao. But if Wei Zhongdao had fallen off the list, how far behind could they be?

Being listed among the feudal lords signifies a noble destiny and extraordinary fortune. Every feudal lord on the list harbors a covetous eye on the others.

Currently, the warlords most want to remove Dong Zhuo from the list, followed by Lin Mu, who is at the top.

Meanwhile, in the prefectural governor's mansion, at the eye of the storm, Xu Huang was completely unaware of what was happening.

For some reason, people nearby couldn't see the changes in the sky or the fighting arena... Perhaps this is what they call: those involved are unaware of what's going on.

Xu Huang's gaze, sharp as an eagle's, swept over everyone in the room, finally settling on the figure bathed in golden light. This person gave him the most eerie feeling; though clearly right before him, he seemed to be one with heaven and earth, elusive and unfathomable.

"Who are you?" Xu Huang asked in a deep voice, his grip on the giant axe tightening slightly, his divine energy gathering within him, ready to be unleashed. He could sense that this person was no ordinary individual.

The golden figure did not answer directly, but slowly turned around, its gaze seemingly piercing through Xu Huang and looking at the unconscious Wei Zhongdao on the bed, or perhaps looking into a more distant place.

Its voice remained ethereal, yet carried a hint of understanding and indifference: "I am but a recluse, merely entrusted by someone to come here and settle a karmic debt. Now that the debt is settled, the affairs of this place are no longer my concern."

"I came in simply because I didn't want to see innocent people killed," the golden figure said calmly.

"Killed? You underestimate us..." Xu Huang shook his head and laughed, as if he knew what everyone was thinking.

"Actually, we just invited them back to White Wave Valley as guests," Xu Huang revealed his true purpose.

"Perhaps, by doing this, we can save their lives..." Xu Huang also put on a show, a profound look appearing in his eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden figure suddenly shone brightly, like the blazing sun, causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes.

"Hmm... How interesting... How interesting!" The golden figure's indifferent voice seemed to waver slightly. When the light faded and everyone opened their eyes again, the golden figure was nowhere to be seen in the room. It was as if it had never been there at all, leaving only a faint sandalwood scent in the air.

Xu Huang frowned, his heart filled with doubt and unease.

Such elusive and unpredictable methods are not something that ordinary military generals and strategists could possess.

Could it be a legendary extraordinary person... an even more mysterious being than the ones the lord mentioned!
He shook his head, suppressing these chaotic thoughts.

Regardless of who that person is, now that the Wei family has surrendered and the prefectural governor's mansion has fallen, his primary task is to take control of the situation, tally the results of the battle, and deal with any possible reactions from the outside world.

Capturing the entire Wei family is a very sensational event. By doing so, he actually touched upon the fundamental interests of powerful and prestigious families—the safety of their clans!
Once done, one will face attacks from other powerful clans and noble families. These are not perfunctory attacks, but real wars.

However, the current focus is on the warlords' campaign against Dong Zhuo, and the hottest news is over there. It will take some time for other prominent families to react.

His gaze shifted to the old woman, his voice icy: "Madam Wei, Wei Zhongdao is currently unconscious, and the entire Wei family has surrendered. From this day forward, Shangdang County belongs to my White Wave Army! You are now my White Wave Army's prisoners!"

The old woman's face was ashen; her lips moved a few times, but she ultimately said nothing.

The tide had turned, and any words seemed pale and powerless. All she could do was stay by Wei Zhongdao's bedside and pray that he would wake up soon, even if he would face the fate of being a prisoner.

"As for you..." Xu Huang looked at the five men in black...

However, at that moment, the golden figure's voice rang in his ears: "These five people are disciples of the Hundred Schools of Thought and the Agricultural School. Do not touch them casually, or your lord Lin Mu may be tainted by great karma!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Huang's pupils contracted sharply. The "Hundred Schools of Thought" he was referring to were likely the reclusive schools passed down from ancient times, not just the superficial ones…

The men in black looked at Xu Huang with some fear, but not despair; they also had their trump cards.

"You... I'm not a bloodthirsty person... Let's go... Let's go." Xu Huang waved his hand helplessly.

Previously, he had actually intended to capture these five people and take them back to White Wave Valley.

The five men in black were slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Just a moment ago they were going to take them back to be their bandit leaders and alchemists, so why were they being let go the next?

Xu Huang was no naive or innocent person. He was decisive and brave, and he was a very capable person. Could someone who could achieve such success be a fool?
Xu Huang ignored them and turned to the commander of his personal guards, ordering, "Pass down the order to move all the prisoners away immediately. The supplies in the mansion can be moved later!"

"Yes, sir!" The commander of the guards responded with a resounding shout, turned around and strode away, beginning to relay orders in an orderly manner.

And so, under the watchful eyes of the five men in black, Xu Huang's men moved all the members of the Wei family away. Afterward, soldiers inventoried the family's valuables, provisions, and weapons, and made a register.

"You're not going to take over the prefectural government? You're not going to send anyone to take over the city's defenses, appease the people, post notices to reassure them, and announce that your White Wave Army has taken over Shangdang?" The woman's voice rang out again.

"Aren't you guys annoying? Why haven't you left yet?" Xu Huang was speechless.

If Bai Bojun really occupies this county town, he will definitely not have a good outcome. He's not stupid!

And so, witnessed by five men in black, the White Wave Army emptied the prefectural governor's mansion...

Not even a single corpse was left behind...

The five men in black looked at each other, staring at the empty prefectural governor's mansion.

They always felt that this group of White Wave soldiers wasn't as simple as they seemed...

Just as the five men in black were about to leave, a wave of energy emanated from the main hall of the prefectural governor's mansion not far away.

The five men in black were all knowledgeable and immediately understood what the fluctuation meant: "Someone has been teleported here!"

The five people immediately headed towards the hall, hoping that the person who came would be from the Wei family.

However, just as they arrived in front of the hall, two burly men came out from inside.

The five men gasped in shock when they saw the two burly men.

Because their bodies were covered in wounds, the strong, pungent smell of blood almost made them vomit.

One of the burly men carried a large sword, which was also covered in blood. In his other hand, he held a strange, ancient-looking pagoda, which emitted a faint purple mist.

"Who are you? Are you from the Wei family?" another burly man asked in a deep voice, his face full of arrogance.

"Who are you?" the woman asked in return.

"Hmph! I ask you, where are the Wei family members?" The burly man didn't respond, but instead unleashed his powerful aura and roared angrily. (End of Chapter)