Chapter 178: External Assistance

As contradictions between Ye Ling and Ma Xianhong erupted, the entire council hall suddenly plunged into dead silence.

The several commanders from the East Sea forces as well observed quietly, pretending not to see anything.

The other four lords were similarly maintaining such a demeanor.

The King of the East Sea noted everyone's reactions and then cleared his throat slightly before speaking, "Today, I have summoned everyone here because there are urgent matters we need to discuss!"

"King of the East Sea, the urgent matter you speak of, is it concerning the death of the Eastern Lord?"

Before the King of the East Sea could finish speaking, Ma Xianhong had already interjected to ask.

An older lord who had remained silent until now also spoke, "Ah, the Eastern Lord has worked tirelessly for us in the East Sea for many years. It's unfortunate he died so suddenly."

"And to think that some audacious villains dared to lay hands on an Eastern Lord from the East Sea."