239. Return to Longguan Prefecture_3

The Demon Sect's goal was actually achieved when they occupied the three prefectures of Hexi, continuing to attack Hedong by crossing the Tongtian River was something they were coerced into by Great Jin. Did the Demon Sect want to keep fighting? Of course not, the Demon Sect was not like Great Jin with its vast family and business interests. Moreover, it was once known as the weakest Holy Land. If the war in Hedong continued to drain its resources, even if it won in the end, what would it gain?

Firstly, Great Jin would not hand over the territories won in Hedong to the Demon Sect, and secondly, if the Demon Sect were weakened, it could lead to internal problems in Yongzhou. Forget profiting; it was questionable whether they could even maintain their own territory.

Bingzhou had already become somewhat stable, and to its north, the Fenling Emperor was watching, making it difficult for them to find a breakthrough. Soon, they would shift their focus to the south;