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Chapter 409 Taking over the Soaring Cloud Region.



The death of the City Lord shocked everyone, and for a moment, the crowd did not react.

They stared at the empty sky, various conflicting thoughts running through their minds.

They watched as Mao Hai returned calmly to the store, as though he hadn't just killed both the City Lord and the Prime Minister.

"W-Who can tell me what just happened?" a trembling voice broke the silence.

At first, no one responded, then a girl stammered, "T-the City Lord is d-dead…"

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Like ripples on a calm lake, the frozen crowd snapped out of their stupor, and the quiet street came alive with whispers and murmurs.

Quickly, the news of the City Lord and Prime Minister's deaths spread like wildfire, taking the Clear Wind City by storm.

When the Liao clan, Gao clan, and Bai clan heard the news, they were stunned, their hearts racing with disbelief and fear.

The City Lord, the undefeated ruler of the city, had died so easily at the hands of the Celestial Heavenly Store's expert.

But what truly terrified them was the death of the Kingdom's Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister was a full-fledged Grandmaster Martial Artist. How could he have been killed so easily?

It was then they fully realized just how fearsome the experts behind the Celestial Heavenly Store truly were.

"We must report this to the Imperial Capital!" muttered the Bai clan master as he paced back and forth in his room.

The situation had spiraled far beyond their expectations, forcing them to make drastic decisions.

Without hesitation, the Bai clan master sent a secret message to the Imperial Capital, informing them of the City Lord and Prime Minister's deaths.

While the Bai clan was sending a message to the capital, the Liao clan master was also dispatching one—but this time, it wasn't to the Imperial Capital. He was notifying the Necoris.

The Clear Wind City had stood tall against Necoris attacks in the past, but only because the Necoris had planned to conquer the city from within.

With the City Lord's and Prime Minister's deaths, the balance of power had shifted dramatically.

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For the next three days, the Clear Wind City was in an uproar. Fear gripped the hearts of its people. No one knew how the king would respond to such blatant provocation.

An act of treason was not something to be taken lightly.

The news spread throughout the Soaring Cloud Region, shocking its inhabitants. In every tavern and restaurant, it became the talk of the town.

Inside the Wu clan mansion, the clan elders had assembled, their faces grim as they discussed the situation.

"Clan master, I suggest we break off all transactions and connections with the Celestial Heavenly Store. We must not be implicated in their mess," one elder said firmly.

"Do you think it's that easy to sever ties with the store? Hmm? With such a powerful expert backing them, what if they turn their blades on us? What should we do then? Plead for our lives?" retorted another elder, his voice sharp.

"Then are you suggesting we stay entangled in their troubles?"

The hall echoed with heated arguments as the elders divided into two factions. One group supported staying aligned with the store, while the other advocated for cutting ties.

"Enough!" the Wu clan master shouted, silencing the room.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

He looked at the elders for a moment before continuing. "With what the store has shown us so far, I believe they have ways to handle the situation. We just need to stay quiet and watch how things unfold."

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The following day, the Celestial Heavenly Store made a groundbreaking announcement.

They had opened a banking system where the inhabitants of the Soaring Cloud Region could deposit, send, and withdraw money.

Additionally, anyone who didn't use this function would be unable to pay for Spirit Comms services.

When the news broke, it shocked the entire region. Many couldn't wrap their heads around the concept of banking.

It was the first time they had heard of such a thing.

Skepticism and fear of theft by the store lingered, but given the store's previous displays of strength—and the threat of losing access to Spirit Comms—most kept their doubts to themselves, waiting to see how things would unfold.

A day after the announcement, the Wu clan declared that all their business dealings would be conducted through the Celestial Heavenly Store Bank.

On You Connect, countless posts about the importance and advantages of Spirit Comms Banking flooded everyone's timelines.

As the benefits of the banking system gained traction, the store released another update:

Everyone with a Spirit Comms device had only one week to register for the banking service, or they would be banned from using Spirit Comms entirely.

Upon hearing this, the nervous populace had no choice but to register for the Spirit Comms Bank.

Stories of its efficiency and ease spread rapidly as people began using the service.

Merchants were particularly stunned by how effortlessly they could send and receive money without hassle. Moreover, they no longer had to worry about the safety of their funds.

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In other cities, the various City Lords tried to hinder the development of the Spirit Comms Bank.

They saw the Celestial Heavenly Store's efforts as an attempt to seize control of the region and couldn't simply sit by and let it happen.

While they dared not openly attack the store, given its demonstrated strength, they opted for subtle tactics instead.

They spread malicious rumors about the Spirit Comms Bank, hoping to sow distrust among the populace.

Unfortunately for them, those spreading the rumors were swiftly caught and mysteriously disappeared, leaving the City Lords shocked.

After repeated failures, the City Lords had no choice but to concede defeat, watching helplessly as the Celestial Heavenly Store expanded its influence and solidified its control over the region.

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Miles from the Clear Wind City in a small village, a group of Necoris sat in a small restaurant, drinking alcohol. Everyone human inside the restaurant was shivering; none dared make a sound.

"Any news?" One of the Necoris demanded, looking at their leader.

"Yes…" An evil smile appeared on his face. "The human race has created a magical device and we must report to the king."


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