"Indeed, right now Phoenix Shadow Country needs a wise ruler to lead us to the pinnacle of the continent!" Mu Hong nodded in agreement.
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With the deaths of Nalan Zheng and Nalan Yu, Nalan Jie became a prisoner. The most inconspicuous Prince Jing, whom everyone underestimated, turned out to be the Ghost King. Meanwhile, the new Crown Prince Nalan Ye was far away in Yun Sect recovering from injuries, unaware of the events in Phoenix Shadow Country, causing civil and military officials to defect.
Phoenix Shadow Country welcomed a new political upheaval.
Led by the Duke Zhen's residence, they supported Nalan Jing as emperor.
Although the Netherworld Hall was very powerful, without the assistance of the Duke Zhen's residence, it would have been impossible to control the entire Phoenix Shadow City overnight.
