Perfect Husband, The Destined One novel Chapter 2389

The soldier trembled in shock and anger as he reported the devastating news. Darryl cursed inwardly as he led the others out of the tent.

Once they were outside, the sight that unfolded before them had Darryl's heart stopped for a moment. Hundreds of thousands of North Moana soldiers had surrounded the entire camp without even a tiny gap. The North Moana Army was fearless with an imposing air about them; they were fully prepared for battle.

Chester, Quincy, Yvette, and the others were enraged by the attack. Each one of them scowled as they tried to think of something that could get them out of that situation. Zhang Jue hovered above the North Moana army; an evil grin of satisfaction appeared on his vicious features.

Darryl took a deep breath and stepped forward. "Zhang Jue, what are you trying to do?" he asked.

"What does it look like?" Zhang Jue sneered at the question and looked at the camp before he shouted, "All of the nine continents have always respected the North Moana continent, and yet you imbeciles had the audacity to disrespect our king. You refused to submit to our command, which led to our king's disappearance during his duel with the Raksasa King. You have committed a crime beyond redemption." Then, Zhang Jue's tone softened as he said, "I will give you a chance now. Submit to the North Moana continent and follow my command, or I shall show you no mercy."

Zhang Jue was not concerned about the possibility of an attack from the Raksasa Army. After all, they had just fought Darryl and his army and had lost countless soldiers in the process. Besides, Zhang Jue had sent spies to observe the situation at the Raksasa camp and learned that they had locked down in defense. There was no way they would launch an attack then. Naturally, Zhang Jue could not let that opportunity slip. He had to defeat Darryl that night.

Darryl laughed sarcastically; he was consumed by nerve-wracking rage when he heard Zhang Jue's speech. How dare he change his story into one where Darryl was the one to blame for almost getting them killed? Dax and the others were furious too.

"Zhang Jue!" Yvette shouted as she could not contain her anger any longer. "Just how thick-skinned can you get? You were the one who lured us into that situation by pretending to raid the Raksasa camps. Many have died in that fight, and now you are here to surround us. You are trying to get us to fight against each other when the whole nine continents are in grave danger."

"That's right! If your civil war leads the Nine Mainland to fall to our enemy's occupation, you will be a sinner in history for thousands of years to come," Quincy said with a cold expression.

A sinner? Zhang Jue sneered at the accusation and responded, "Whatever you say, nothing will change. You have half an hour to decide—" Before he could finish his sentence, Gonggong stepped forward and interrupted him.

"Zhang Jue!" Gonggong stared right into Zhang Jue's eyes and said, "Don't you dare use His Majesty as your excuse. If His Majesty were here, he would have never allowed that. It looks like you are trying to take advantage of His Majesty's absence and rule over the Nine Mainland yourself." Gonggong paused to scan the entire North Moana Army before she said, "Warriors, please do not listen to Zhang Jue. That man is despicable beyond words, and now he is trying to trigger a civil war within the Nine Mainland in the midst of such calamity, with no consideration of consequences. If we let that happen, the Raksasa Army will exploit that and defeat us. Do you really wish to see your homeland trapped in endless wars?"

Her speech had led many of the North Moana soldiers to question their purpose. Zhang Jue's face sank and twisted viciously as he stared at Gonggong like a viper that targeted its prey; he roared, "Gonggong, stop trying to manipulate the soldiers. You were nowhere to be found when we headed toward the Raksasa Army camp. I did suspect that your loyalty had wavered. And surprise, surprise, here you are by Darryl Darby's side." Gonggong had challenged his authority openly, and Zhang Jue could not feel any more insulted. It had taken so long for him to realize his plans finally. How could he possibly let her destroy it?

"Fellow warriors, as you can see, she was once His Majesty's follower, and yet she had switched sides and betrayed us. Bring her to me," Zhang Jue said as he pointed at Gonggong. The moment he said that, hundreds of North Moana soldiers drew their swords without hesitation and charged toward Gonggong.