As if in answer to Westheid's silent prayers, the subsequent cleanup operation went remarkably smoothly. While there had been considerable resistance in the first few days, it seemed the Devourer, having recognized the overwhelming momentum of the Qinghui forces, later withdrew nearly all its Demon Army from outside the Chaos Domain.
It had practically handed over its territory.
This made the subsequent conquest incredibly smooth. If the goal had been merely to restore the old borders of the Qinghui Territory, the campaign could already be considered a success. However, as long as the Gate of Chaos remained open and the Devourer was not eliminated, Duke Qinghui could not rest easy.
Thus, the army continued its march toward the Gate of Chaos. The deeper they advanced into the Chaos Domain, the more the crimson canopy of the sky filled with an ominous smog.
They marched until the silhouette of the Gate of Chaos became visible on the horizon.
