Chapter 176: Mountains Collapse and the Earth Cracks

The soldiers, clutching their long blades, stood steadfast in the face of rain and snow, blocking the indignant townsfolk from leaving their posts.

"If anyone takes one more step, they will be executed on the spot!" commanded the generals stationed at every refuge!

Damn, standing in the cold rain and snow all night, their teeth chattering from the cold, isn't it a tough job for them?

If it weren't for the military command, who would care about these people?

Seeing the soldiers brandishing their real blades, the frightened townsfolk quieted down.

But in this condition, under this weather, every extra second spent here was pure torment.

During the witching hours, the people couldn't bear it any longer, everyone had their complaints, children were crying non-stop, and everyone became increasingly agitated. The scene turned chaotic.

In a separate straw shed, sat Shangguan Xuanyi and a few others.