「Elders' Court.」
BANG!
Luo Yunhai's usually amiable face was now contorted with rage as he smashed a nearby tea table with a single slap.
"Well done, Ten Thousand Martial Guards! Well done, Jiang Yun! You dare to obey orders selectively!"
Furious, Luo Yunhai's deep-set eyes blazed with fire. He had been in his position for so ti, and this was the first ti he had given a military order that was not followed? Hah... Is this a direct challenge to my authority?
A subordinate by his side was already shivering in fear, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. "Great Elder, Jiang Yun claims he is preparing for the unrest in Hanyun Valley and is currently conducting military exercises. He can't spare any n at short notice."
"Therefore, he only sent the detachnt led by Ji Ping."
Luo Yunhai scoffed repeatedly. "The enemy has four hundred thousand troops, and he sends a few thousand? Should I also thank him for it?"
Xia Jingyun, his friend for many years, had been beheaded, and his entire family had been purged. Where could he show his face now?
"Great Elder, the leader has been detained by Ji Ping. Should we...?"
Luo Yunhai gestured dismissively. "Go. Bring him to imdiately."
"As commanded!"
After the subordinate left, Luo Yunhai's ashen face did not lighten. He murmured ominously, "Jiang Yun, oh Jiang Yun, since you defy , I have no choice but to remove you."
***
Had it been anyone else, perhaps they would have been wary of Biluo Sword Valley's fearso reputation and would not have dared to strike down a mber of such a powerful force. They would have only grumbled inwardly, too afraid to speak out.
Unfortunately for them, they had encountered Chen Yang.
Before this, even when facing the combined forces of the Four Great Royal Clans, he had not shown the slightest fear. On the contrary, he had wielded his spear and charged at them head-on.
Furthermore, Gu Qing and Gu Liangren had already t their end beneath his sword.
After all that, why would he fear a re Steward?
No matter who you were, if you deserved death, you would die.
That was the real Chen Yang.
So what if he had lost his military authority? The terrifying strength Chen Yang displayed at the battle by the Qingyuan River less than a year ago was sothing many would never forget in their lifeti.
This man had broken and rebuilt himself. Now, no one could guess the extent of his power.
Chen Yang casually glanced at Chen Junhua, then swept his eyes over the crowd of sycophants. He asked, "Tell , everyone, how should I deal with Steward Fan?"
A single question sent a hush over the entire room.
In reality, everyone could guess that both Steward Fan and Chen Junhua were likely dood. After all, a killer is destined to be killed, and Chen Yang had every reason to dispose of them.
But since he had asked, how could they dare not answer?
Thus, soone imdiately responded, "He should be killed, naturally."
"It's entirely up to Lord Chen to decide."
People spoke up one after another. Perhaps because Chen Yang showed no murderous intent, soone voiced a different opinion.
"Steward Fan is, after all, part of Biluo Sword Valley's leadership. Killing him would likely infuriate the Sword Valley."
"Moreover, Lord Chen hasn't suffered any harm. As the saying goes, taking a step back opens up a wider world. Wouldn't it be better to leave things amicable for the future?"
These words left many in the room stunned.
Several gazes shifted toward the speaker. This man is pulling chestnuts out of the fire. If Chen Yang accepts his suggestion today, he'll beco Steward Fan's savior, and the future benefits would be unimaginable.
Besides, he was rely an outsider expressing an opinion. If Chen Yang took offense, the most he would have to do was apologize.
"Lord Chen is a great and respected figure. There's no need to hold a grudge against them. Besides, Steward Fan will apologize to you."
The man surreptitiously glanced at Chen Yang, and confirming that he did not appear angry, added this last sentence.
"That makes sense," Chen Yang nodded in deep agreent. "So, because he will apologize, I should let him go. Is that what you an?"
The man responded with a smile.
"What is your na?" Chen Yang asked.
"Zhao Heng. The 'Heng' in 'eternal.'"
"Besides yourself, you have other family, I presu?"
Zhao Heng was startled and completely bewildered, but he still answered honestly, "Apart from my wife, I have two sons. My eldest is about your age, my lord."
Chen Yang nodded, then turned to Yang Hu. "Are you interested in finding his two sons?"
Zhao Heng was rendered speechless.
"After I kill them, I will apologize to Mr. Zhao Heng. And since I've apologized, Mr. Zhao Heng certainly won't hold a grudge, will he?"
SWISH!
Visibly, Zhao Heng's face turned deathly pale.
Then, he collapsed to his knees. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I spoke out of turn! I was wrong!"
"Weren't you just speaking so confidently and reasonably? How is it that when the sa thing happens to you, the situation suddenly changes?" Chen Yang said ominously, his eyes narrowed.
Zhao Heng could say nothing.
This man... he truly is a decisive and ruthless leader, acting without a shred of sentint. His thods are utterly terrifying.
Thinking back on the words he had just spoken, Zhao Heng wished he could strangle himself.
SLAP. SLAP.
Zhao Heng slapped himself across the face, one blow after another, endlessly apologizing and begging.
Chen Yang didn't spare him another glance. He stood up, walked over to Chen Junhua, and his eyes narrowed into thin slits. "Will you do it yourself, or shall I?"
"You..."
Chen Junhua's breathing grew rapid. He had thought he would score an easy victory today, but in the end... not only did he fail to gain any rit, but now he had to pay with his life?
"Give the spear," Chen Yang extended his hand to Yang Hu.
"You got it!"
Yang Hu unslung the long spear from his back and handed it to Chen Yang.
Without another word, he thrust it forward.
PFFT!
The spear shot out like a dragon. Chen Junhua had no ti to react as it pierced through his chest. His eyes, filled with horror and unwillingness, were fixed on Chen Yang.
Chen Yang flexed his forearm, hoisting the man up on the spear's tip. As he walked outside, he ordered Yang Hu, "Get to it. Leave none of them alive."
The remaining n fell to their knees, pleading desperately, "We're sorry! We spoke recklessly before! Please, spare us!"
Their only answer was a blood-drenched paratrooper knife and Yang Hu's sinister smile.
After Chen Yang walked out of the Xiao Family compound, he saw Ji Ping of the Ten Thousand Martial Guards arguing with soone.
The cause of the dispute was the custody of Shen Ling.
With Chen Yang's appearance, carrying a man impaled on his spear, the tense, volatile scene instantly fell silent.
Is... Is that a demon?
GULP.
Many swallowed hard. The sight was visually overwhelming.
"Boss," Shen Ling called out.
Chen Yang nodded, then addressed the crowd. "I'm taking Shen Ling. Any objections?"
The crowd remained utterly silent.
A pall of quiet dread settled over them.
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