I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2150 Conspiracy
In the corner of the city wall, several young soldiers' eyes were red. Zhang Huan treated them like his own children and nephews. He was strict during training, but he often secretly brought them snacks from his hometown. One of the soldiers couldn't help sobbing, and his companions immediately covered his mouth.

Chen Jinyang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He noticed the two silent men in black behind Mo Wushang - the law enforcement team of the Temple of Heaven, each of whom was said to be able to fight a hundred people at once. This confrontation was unequal from the beginning.

"Deputy Palace Master Mo," Chen Jinyang finally spoke in a low and restrained voice, "Zhang Huan has been with me for twelve years and has participated in seven border battles. He has twenty-three scars on his body. His loyalty is evident to the entire Platinum Divine Realm."

Mo Wushang waved his hand impatiently: "General Chen, are you questioning my judgment?" He took a step forward, almost touching Chen Jinyang's nose, "Or do you actually agree with his idea?"

This sentence was like a drop of cold water falling into boiling oil. The soldiers around were in a commotion, and some had already pressed the handle of their knives. Chen Jinyang raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, but the murderous intent in his eyes became stronger and stronger.

"You--" Chen Jinyang's fist had been raised, but it stopped abruptly in mid-air. He saw the expectation flashing in Mo Wushang's eyes, which was clearly waiting for him to make a move. Once he made a move, it would be confirmed that he was guilty of disobeying orders, and Mo Wushang would have a reason to take over the command of the entire Jinyang City, and then he would definitely let his soldiers die.

Time seemed to stand still. The flags on the flagpole of the military camp fluttered in the wind, and the neighing of war horses could be heard in the distance. Chen Jinyang's fists slowly loosened and finally fell to his side.

"Take the body of Lieutenant General Zhang down," he turned to the soldiers and said in a hoarse voice, "bury him according to the specifications for fallen soldiers."

Mo Wushang raised his eyebrows, seeming to be both satisfied and disappointed with the result. He patted the non-existent dust, turned around and was about to leave, but then turned back as if he remembered something: "By the way, General Chen, don't forget to bring your new deputy general to the military meeting this afternoon - if you can find someone willing to take the position."

His laughter slid across everyone's back like a venomous snake. Two members of the law enforcement team followed him away like ghosts, leaving behind a bloody and silent scene.

Chen Jinyang stood there until Mo Wushang's figure disappeared around the corner of the city wall. The setting sun stretched his shadow very long, casting it lonely on the bloodstained ground. He bent down and picked up the military badge that Zhang Huan had dropped. It was engraved with the words "loyal, brave and fearless", and half of it was stained red with blood.

"General." An old soldier stepped forward, his voice choked with sobs.

Chen Jinyang clenched the military card tightly, the metal edge deeply sinking into his palm. He looked up in the direction where Mo Wushang left, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes. "I have something for you to do," he whispered, the voice only heard by a few of his close associates, "I want to meet 'them' at three o'clock tonight."

The old soldier looked stern, nodded quickly and left. The military camp soon returned to its superficial calm, but everyone knew that something had completely changed. The wind blew, rolling up the dust on the city wall, trying to cover up the bloodstains, but forgetting to cover up the brewing storm.

As time went by, the battle flag of the Green Demon and Skyfire Alliance became faintly visible, surging towards Jinyang City like a tide.

On the city wall, the sentries gripped their spears tightly, their knuckles turning white from the exertion, but they were not defending against the impending coalition forces.

On the streets of Jinyang City, the doors and windows of shops were closed, and the once bustling market was now only a few dead leaves spinning in the wind. Occasionally, pedestrians hurried by, with their heads down and their steps hurried, as if something terrible was chasing them from behind. There was a suffocating sense of oppression in the air, and even the crying of children seemed particularly harsh.

"Have you heard? The whole family of the Li family in East Street was killed last night." An old vegetable seller lowered his voice to the woman next to him. Before he finished speaking, he shuddered and looked around vigilantly.

The soldiers in the city had solemn expressions on their faces. They held weapons in their hands, not to defend against foreign enemies, but to look in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion from time to time.

There, the black fog was lingering, and ferocious figures could be vaguely seen wandering in it. Ever since the black demons moved into the city lord's mansion, the area within a radius of ten miles has become a forbidden area. During the day, you can still hear shrill screams coming from inside, but at night, only the creepy chewing sounds echoed in the silence.

"Why doesn't anyone take care of these monsters?" a new recruit asked the old soldier beside him tremblingly.

The old soldier smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Who cares? Didn't you see those adults? They were in the city lord's mansion, drinking and chatting happily with those black demons."

The civilians in the city were not afraid of the coming Blue Demon and Skyfire coalition, but were looking forward to it. Wherever the coalition went, although there was war, at least they would restore order and allow civilians to breathe. However, the black demons entrenched in the city were a real nightmare. They preyed on living people day and night, and even babies in swaddling clothes were not spared.

As night fell, heart-wrenching cries were heard again from the direction of the city lord's mansion. A dark figure jumped out from the high wall, holding a half-limb in its mouth. The patrolling soldiers turned their heads away and pretended not to see it. They knew that if they dared to meddle in other people's business, they might be the next one to be dragged into the black fog.

Jinyang City, this once prosperous border city, has now become a huge prison. Outside the city is hope, inside the city is despair. Civilians huddle in their homes, hoping that the coalition forces will break through the city as soon as possible, but also fearing the crazy counterattack of the black devil before the city is broken.

"Be patient," an old man comforted his trembling grandson, "everything will be fine when the coalition forces arrive."

At this time, the most powerful people in the city had gathered in the City Lord's Mansion. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the floor of the hall, stretching the shadows of the three people very long. On the Black Demon side, there was the Black Demon General, who was wearing heavy armor, with only a pair of blood-red eyes showing under his helmet; in the Catholic Hall, there was Mo Wushang, who was wearing a spotless golden robe, and his slender fingers were casually tapping the table; and the representative of Jinyang City was General Chen Jinyang, who was wearing dark golden light armor, with an ancient long sword on his waist, and thick calluses on his knuckles due to holding the sword for a long time.

The expressions of the two men and the demon were different. The Black Demon General had a cold face, and wisps of black mist occasionally seeped out from the gaps in his armor; Mo Wushang had a playful smile, but that smile did not reach his eyes; General Chen Jinyang had a calm face, but his right hand unconsciously tapped the hilt of the sword, revealing his inner unrest.

There was an eerie silence in the hall, with only the occasional crackle of the candlelight. In the distance, the cries of civilians could be heard faintly, but soon returned to silence.

"Great Black Demon General," Mo Wushang suddenly spoke, his voice smooth but sharp, "Many civilians have disappeared from the city in this day."

The Black Demon General remained motionless, his face calm. "Well, the Black Demons under my command are indeed difficult to control. If you see those who attack the residents in the city, Deputy Palace Master Mo Wushang, General Chen Jinyang, just kill them on the spot."

This was said lightly, as if he was just talking about dealing with a few disobedient livestock.

In fact, the few civilians were all captured and eaten by the Dark Lord to heal his wounds. This secret was like a poisonous snake in the hearts of the three people, but no one pointed it out.

Mo Wushang stopped talking after hearing this, but the amusement on his face became even more intense. He turned his head and looked out the window, just in time to see a few black magic soldiers escorting a few crying civilians disappearing around the corner of the street.

Chen Jinyang finally spoke in a steady voice: "The general is right. However." He paused, his eyes sharp, "If something goes out of control too frequently, it may cause unnecessary unrest. The people of Jinyang City are our people after all."

The red light under the Black Demon General's helmet suddenly lit up, but soon returned to normal: "General Chen, you worry too much. This kind of small problem will be solved soon."

The hall fell silent again, but this time there was an undercurrent in the silence. The three of them knew that this superficial peace would not last long.

Originally, the two men and the Black Demon gathered here to discuss how to deal with the upcoming attack by the Green Demon and Sky Fire coalition.

But the three of them only discussed the low-level black demons capturing and devouring civilians in the city, and then fell silent, as if the Green Demon and Skyfire Alliance were not important.

At this moment, somewhere in the City Lord's Mansion, a sudden battle broke out like a raging fire. The deafening roar and sharp sound of metal clashing instantly tore through the tranquility of the air. It seemed that an unidentified strong man quietly attacked in the night, intending to launch a surprise attack on the City Lord's Mansion.

The Dark General's face turned ashen in an instant, he stood up abruptly, and with a flash of his body, he was about to rush out the door, because the place where the battle broke out was exactly what he was most concerned about - the place where the Dark Queen was recuperating.

Not only is there the Dark Queen there, but also the civilians who were captured to be devoured by the Dark Queen are all imprisoned there.

"General, why are you so panicked?" Mo Wushang stood up leisurely, like an insurmountable barrier, blocking the way of the Black Demon General.

"You forgot that the place is guarded by the most elite high-level black magic of your black magic clan. Who can easily break in?"

There was a hint of teasing and provocation in Mo Wushang's words. He was clearly hinting and also trying to stop the Dark Demon General from leaving the meeting room easily to rescue the Dark Demon Queen who might be in danger.

"What exactly are you up to?" The Dark Lord's eyes seemed to be able to spit out flames. His voice was low and dangerous, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth. "Why are you trying to stop me?"

"General, you are too polite." Mo Wushang still maintained that indifferent smile, "I am simply reminding you that our meeting is not over yet, and there are still many important matters waiting to be discussed. As for the queen, I believe that with the protection of the high-level black magic, she will be safe."

"The meeting is canceled! Get out of the way!" the Dark Demon General shouted angrily. His patience had run out and he just wanted to rush to the queen immediately to ensure her safety.

"Since the general is so insistent, let's put the meeting on hold for now." Mo Wushang finally took a step back, slightly turned sideways to make way for the door, but there was an elusive light flashing in his eyes, as if he was thinking of a more far-reaching plan.

However, just as the Black Demon General was about to step out of the room, a more intense battle wave came from afar, accompanied by a few shrill screams, which shrouded the entire City Lord's Mansion in an ominous shadow.

The Black Demon General paused, an ominous premonition welling up in his heart, as if an invisible force was pushing their Black Demon clan into an even more dangerous abyss.