I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

Eventually, no one stood up.

Although the deceased was a Third Grade demon general from the Demon Court, the atmosphere at Beixiong Pass was even more tense.

Not even the recent victory of the "Dragon Gate" against fifty thousand imps could cheer up the Taishan Soldiers.

"Damn it, which fool went and killed that demon general? Why do such a rash thing?"

"Ah... indeed, if you wanted to kill that demon general, you could have waited until it returned to the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"At this moment, right after both armies have finished battling, killing it will definitely provoke the Demon Court."

"Could it really be as the Colonel said..."

"What?"

"That demon general was killed by those Great Demon Kings of the Demon Court, and their purpose was simply to create an excuse to invade the south!"

"..."

Chen Yi sat among the axe and shield soldiers, occasionally catching pieces of the discussions at Beixiong Pass.

It was then he realized that the "Dragon Gate" of the Demon Court had become a routine occurrence for the soldiers guarding Beixiong Pass.

Even though this time the attacking demons numbered fifty thousand, it was still merely considered part of the Demon Court's "Dragon Gate," aiming to select talented demons for cultivation.

However, killing the leading demon general had a different significance—for the demon side, it was an act of provocation!

From the perspective of the Demon Court's Demon Kings and Great Demon Kings, while it was difficult for them to conquer Beixiong Pass, their strength was undoubtedly superior.

Hence, their "Dragon Gate" was a recognition of the capabilities of the border guards.

If any commanding officer at Beixiong Pass were to use tricks to kill their leading demon general during the "Dragon Gate," it would invite even more fierce retaliation from the Demon Court.

At the least, they might instigate a war involving hundreds of thousands of demons; at worst, there could be a Great Demon King personally leading the charge to conquer Beixiong Pass.

"So there is such a tacit understanding."

Chen Yi secretly curled his lip, realizing this was similar to how the Yuhua Immortal Sect always coveted the Grand Void Sect's status as the second in Taoism.

Both sides constantly clashed across Jizhou Prefecture, Jiangnan Prefecture, East Mountain Prefecture, competing in demon hunter missions within the three prefectures.

Such conflicts usually occurred in secret, with both parties understanding to limit casualties to a range that wouldn't rupture relations, maintaining the façade of friendship between the two Taoist sects.

This was based on the similar strength between the Grand Void Sect and the Yuhua Immortal Sect.

If one side's power suddenly surged, like Chen Yi's, in the subsequent encounters, the other side would have to bow down.

This was also the reason for the Yuhua Immortal Sect's recent retreat over the past half year—just like the soldiers at Beixiong Pass now.

Understanding this, Chen Yi decided not to bother.

Since he caused the trouble, no matter how the Demon Court reacts, he would step forward to resolve it.

However, he believed that if the Demon Court knew he had infiltrated the Ten Thousand Mountains, their feelings would be as complicated as the Marquis Taishan and others worried about the Demon Court invading the south.

"Who exactly?!"

"Killing that demon general at this critical juncture is effectively giving the Demon Court a reason to act, isn't it?"

"Marquis, in my opinion, it must be those beasts from the Demon Court!"

"Think about it, our Wei Dynasty is preparing to hold the grand event for talents, where the winners will appear in the selection on the Tianyuan Continent and possibly fight with the younger generation from the Demon Court!"

"At such a time, they have every reason to invade the south to distract the attention of the imperial court!"

Several armored generals discussed, but Marquis Taishan Wang Xidu remained silent.

In fact, he had received a secret letter ahead of these generals, sent privately by Duke Wuan Chen Taiping earlier.

The letter contained only two sentences—"The Demon Court intends to invade the south during the grand event; the source is reliable. Brother Wang, please be on guard!"

Ever since receiving this secret message, Wang Xidu has been on edge, not daring to relax at all.

He wasn't sure where Chen Taiping got his information, but knowing Chen Taiping, he wasn't one to speak without basis.

Therefore, during each "Dragon Gate," Wang Xidu would climb up to check the surroundings, afraid that the Demon Court might use the opportunity as a disguise to launch a surprise attack.

Meanwhile, Wang Xidu sent covert operatives into the Ten Thousand Mountains to investigate the situation, hoping to trace any signs of the Demon Court mobilizing demons.

"Marquis, what do you think is the intention behind the person who killed the Wolf Demon?"

At this moment, a middle-aged general looked at Wang Xidu and asked, "Why act now of all times, just when the demons were retreating? It's too deliberate..."

Wang Xidu glanced at him, then swept his gaze across the others in the room, hesitating before he spoke:

"Maybe that person was just passing through Beixiong Pass and took a dislike to the Wolf Demon..."

"This... such a coincidence?" The middle-aged general was taken aback.

"Old Niu, I think the Marquis has a point; maybe we're overthinking, and there is no sinister plot after all."

"There is that possibility..."

The others chimed in.

Wang Xidu waved his hand, adopting a serious expression as he spoke: "Regardless of the motives of the person who acted, we cannot afford to be careless next."

"Old Niu, later, you will lead a team to go beyond the pass and scout the Demon Court in the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"Yes!"

"Be careful, if the Demon Court is setting up a trap, don't hesitate to light the signal and retreat immediately."

"Rest assured, Marquis, I understand."

When the middle-aged general departed briskly, Wang Xidu inquired about the casualties from this "Dragon Gate" and finally relaxed.