Chapter 431 - 185 Stirring the Waters to Catch Fish
The Cairo family made a move, and the other two major families were not deaf or dumb. Though the Ma Feng family’s intelligence did not arrive in time, the blazing inferno seen soaring towards Soaring Cloud City was a clear indication that a major incident had occurred there.
Moreover, situated close to the Xiao Ke and the Parsa family’s territories, Xiao Ke’s family mobilized a considerable force almost immediately upon spotting the flame to investigate and support Soaring Cloud.
Alongside Xie’an, Parsa Clan Leader Bo Heng also dispatched troops, marching towards Soaring Cloud.
Seeing all three major families initiating actions surrounding Soaring Cloud City, the minor families of Dragon Lake were also spurred into motion, some trailing behind the major families hoping to gain a share of the spoils, while others, fearing repercussions, shut their gates and didn’t dare venture out.
Nevertheless, the Cairo family received the news first, and by the time the great fire had erupted in Soaring Cloud City, Lu Hong with his people had already reached the outskirts and encircled the entire city imperviously.
"All soldiers heed my command! Soaring Cloud City has been attacked by empire forces. Begin now; absolutely no suspect shall escape!"
Following Tu Hetai’s orders, fleeing civilians were deemed suspects and shot dead below the city towers.
Inside there were towering flames, while outside stood the sword-wielding Cairo army. These innocent civilians had only one fate—death.
When Lu Hong arrived outside Soaring Cloud City, Lu Hong had already led his army into the city. As Wu Erfu and his key subordinates were taken out in one swoop by Lu Hong, the Soaring Cloud garrison scattered headlessly, fighting individually and quickly swept away by the Cairo army.
Lu Hong, utilizing the chaos, headed straight into the city aiming for the City Lord Mansion.