From the sudden death of the venerable Minister Han Qing to Jingnan Prince Liu Wu's bloody purge of various interest groups, followed by the execution of Elder Zhang Zhi, and now, Lord Tang Yunfeng of the Southern Imperial Clan has personally intervened. This succession of events was dizzying and left people struggling to keep up. But with Tang Yunfeng's high-profile involvent, the situation was expected to finally stabilize.
What kind of existence was the Imperial Clan? For years, they had disdained involving themselves in worldly affairs. Their noble bloodline and staggering origins placed them above the common masses, at the very pinnacle of the pyramid, from where they looked down upon the vast world.
Today, Lord Tang Yunfeng was personally intervening to resolve this bloody storm. For the influential families caught in the center of it all, this was an unexpected honor.
"Certain individuals, emboldened by their control over the Martial Guard, have recklessly slaughtered their own countryn. Such madness is tantamount to rebellion! Fortunately, Lord Tang Yunfeng is concerned for the common people. His compassion is a blessing to us all!"
"What damn Hanyun Valley Martial Guard? The fact that Lord Tang Yunfeng is personally stepping in is already giving you more than enough face. Disperse at once!"
As a glimr of hope appeared, certain people began to speak up again. The tense, suffocating atmosphere that had gripped Cangyun City gradually began to ease.
The already noble Tang Yunfeng, by intervening in this matter, not only garnered a wave of praise but more importantly, curried favor with a group of upper-echelon influential families. Because of this, his standing within the Southern Imperial Clan would naturally rise in the future. It was a case of killing three birds with one stone.
At the sa ti, the three kings of the Chenlong Martial District seized this opportunity to once again launch a severe denunciation of Chen Yang.
Although it was the Jingnan Prince who had acted unilaterally this ti, whose man was he? And whose were the Hanyun Valley Martial Guard?
The execution of Ye Kuan had left the entire Chenlong Martial District resentful. But with Chen Yang holding a high position and his influence at its zenith, they could only nurse their grievances in secret and wait for an opportunity. Now that the Supre Martial Commander's position was so precarious, and with the Imperial Clan getting involved, could he possibly make any waves?
"I watched you build your tower high, I watched you feast your guests, and now I watch your tower collapse."
Peerage King Han Shaobai, who had already arrived in Cangyun City, let out a loud laugh. He had waited for this day for far too long. With Tang Yunfeng's intervention, he too issued an order.
"You have disregarded the law and acted with impunity, throwing Cangyun City into chaos! Since you are here, none of you shall leave! Kneel and await my reprimand!"
The order imdiately set off a colossal wave. It seed soone could no longer stand by and watch. This proved that resolving the turmoil would not be so simple. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. With this move, the Peerage King had openly sided with Tang Yunfeng.
Caught in a pincer attack from both sides, how could the Supre Martial Commander possibly fend them off? He was a crumbling pillar, unable to bear the strain.
En route, Han Shaobai received news that Jingnan Prince Liu Wu had been taken into custody by the Ten Thousand Martial Guards. "Sir, it looks like the higher-ups don't plan on protecting him!" the middle-aged man driving the car, Han Shaobai's adjutant, said with a chuckle.
"Hmph!" Han Shaobai sneered. "It's impossible to get away scot-free after causing such a massive disturbance in Cangyun City. But I suspect this is just for show. In reality, it's a way of protecting Liu Wu."
"Now that you ntion it, sir, that does seem plausible," the adjutant nodded. "So, what should we do?"
"Go to the Elders' Court and bring Liu Wu to ." Han Shaobai lit a cigarette, baring his teeth in a grin. "Since he's now a prisoner, he must publicly confess his cris. And I'm going to execute him right in front of all his n."
"Yes, sir." The adjutant grinned fiercely.
By doing this, his commander's prestige would surely soar. Once Chen Yang was brought down, wouldn't it be a matter of course for his commander to take his place?
The situation was twisting and turning, changing with every second. Outside the city, countless eyes were watching for any developnts in Cangyun City and any movent from the 150,000 Martial Guards stationed beyond the moat. An oppressive, murderous aura billowed toward the heavens, making the already gloomy sky seem as if it were veiled. It brought with it a bone-chilling cold. Though it was the height of sumr, it felt like the dead of winter.
Word had just spread that the Jingnan Prince, who had been detained by the Ten Thousand Martial Guards, was taken away by another group. The situation was changing by the minute.
「Half an hour later.」
On the banks of the Eight Hundred Li Hongzhi River, Jingnan Prince Liu Wu t Han Shaobai, one of the current heads of the Chenlong Martial District. They had never crossed paths before, but Liu Wu recognized him at a glance. He had seen photos of Han Shaobai and the other two new kings back when they were all appointed on the sa day.
BANG!
Without a word, Han Shaobai's fist crashed down. Blood stread from Liu Wu's head as he collapsed to his knees.
"You ignorant fool! You've completely disgraced the Martial Departnt. Do you even know how to write the word 'death'?"
Han Shaobai stepped forward and kicked Liu Wu to the ground. He looked down on him condescendingly before planting his foot on his face. "Did you think you could do whatever you wanted just because you have Chen Yang's backing? In my eyes, your Hanyun Valley Martial Guard are nothing but a disorganized mob! That's what you are now, and that's what you've always been! And especially that Chen Yang. He loves all that flashy nonsense and worships individualism. Does he really think he's a god?"
SPURT...
Liu Wu coughed up blood, but his eyes remained as resolute as iron.
"If you want to live, kneel properly, kowtow three tis, and declare that Chen Yang is a piece of worthless scum. Do that, and I might let you live," Han Shaobai said, lighting a cigarette and pulling his lips into a smirk.
HUFF... HUFF...
Liu Wu gasped for breath, enduring the intense pain. He clenched his jaw, his crimson eyes locked on Han Shaobai.
"What, still have the guts to defy ?" Han Shaobai stomped on him again, sending blood splattering.
Liu Wu didn't cry out in pain. Instead, he said coldly, "You want to insult my boss just so you can get a sick sense of satisfaction? Trash like you isn't even worthy of carrying his shoes!"
As the saying goes, a gentleman prefers death to dishonor. As a subordinate, how could he possibly insult his superior? This so-called Peerage King was clearly abusing his power for a personal grudge, just to vent his anger over Ye Kuan's death. Furthermore, he couldn't compete with Chen Yang in strength or military achievents, so he resorted to trampling on his dignity like this. It was utterly disgusting!
"Haha!" Han Shaobai laughed as if he'd just heard the funniest joke in the world. "Even now, you still dare to belittle ?"
"PTUI!"
He spat contemptuously and gestured to his adjutant, sneering, "Issue the order imdiately! All 150,000 Martial Guards from Hanyun Valley are to kneel and await my punishnt. Execute anyone who dares to disobey!"
"Yes, sir!" The adjutant, Jia Shijie, couldn't help but laugh loudly. "If we don't show them so teeth, these people will forget that our Chenlong Martial District is the strongest of all! So people are only good for showing off. They're not fit for great responsibility! The future position of Supre Martial Commander can only belong to General Han of our Chenlong Martial District."
Once this command was issued, it kicked up another hurricane. Amid the chaos, calls for Han Shaobai to be promoted to War God of the State began to spread like wildfire.
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