In the court, several orders were quickly issued. To everyone's surprise, the first one removed Li Daoxun from his position as commander of the Imperial Guards during the Demonic Beast attack.
Meanwhile, the Imperial Guards from the surrounding eight cities were transferred back to defend Central City.
The public immediately realized that they had been abandoned.
They rushed frantically from the eight cities toward Central City, only to be blocked outside by the already-prepared Nine Clan's Descendants.
It was evident that Central City was under martial law; no one could enter without a pass.
Anyone who tried to force their way in would be killed without exception.
The Outer Sect of Heaven-Piercing Palace also received a notification, directing them to retreat to Central City.
The Sect Leader, Elders, and Masters outside mobilized the disciples, instructing them to pack only essential items and head back to Central City.
