That night, the night breeze was cool.
By the river, in parks, and in other open spaces, a million Kongming lanterns, carrying countless thoughts and wishes, rose slowly into the gorgeous starry sky. Countless people looked up at the sky, filled with innurable emotions.
「anwhile.」
Inside an old residence, Forr Pri Minister Zuo Chang stood with one hand behind his back, the other holding a cigarette, its glowing tip flickering in the dark. He watched the sky full of Kongming lanterns, his sinister eyes narrowing tightly. More than a dozen n in black stood behind him, each with a stern expression and a powerful, surging aura.
"Clan Leader, the Great Elder is dead. You are the remaining elites of the Imperial Clan," Zuo Chang said indifferently. "The responsibility to avenge the Imperial Clan by killing Chen Yang now naturally falls on your shoulders. The opponent is indeed very strong, but rest assured. I, Zuo Chang, will use my connections to find as many powerful allies as possible to assist you. Moreover, he is currently injured. If an opportunity arises, it shouldn't be too difficult, should it?"
Zuo Chang, who had maintained a detached deanor at the start, could not help but tremble uncontrollably at this thought. His cold eyes shot out a chilling light, filled with murderous intent. He had thought that with the Imperial Clan's support, avenging the extermination of the Zuo Family would be easy, but the outco…
"My lord, we have discovered that all of Chen Yang's relatives are in Lingjin City, including his wife and his unborn child," one of the n in black said.
"Haha!" Zuo Chang let out a sinister laugh. "And *he* thinks he's worthy of having a child? Go to Lingjin City imdiately and detain everyone related to him."
Logically, given his forr status, his temperant should not be so impetuous. Unfortunately, the fall of the Imperial Clan had driven him into a state of hysterical madness. He would stop at nothing.
"Yes!" the middle-aged man agreed.
However, just as the forr Pri Minister was lost in his frenzied delusions, the gate of the old residence was forcefully burst open.
BANG!
A loud explosion was followed by a flurry of chaotic footsteps.
Zuo Chang and the other Imperial Clan mbers had just turned around when dazzling glints of blades flickered in the dark night, tearing across the sky. Crimson blood splattered in all directions. In an instant, aside from Zuo Chang, everyone else fell to the ground, blood gushing from their wounds.
THUD, THUD, THUD.
Zuo Chang's eyes were unfocused as he staggered back several steps.
"Li Jicen!"
After recognizing the leader, Zuo Chang first paused, then uttered the na through gritted teeth. It was the current Pri Minister, Li Jicen.
In his sixties and not particularly tall, Li Jicen was dressed in a black jacket. Without glancing at the n on the ground, he stared at Zuo Chang and smiled. "Old Zuo, it's been a while, hasn't it? You should be enjoying your retirent at this age, yet you insisted on clinging to power. Did you really think that with the Imperial Clan as your backer, you could rest easy for life, untouchable?"
Li Jicen shook his head and laughed. "Well, now, not only has your family been destroyed, but your backer has also fallen. How are you feeling right about now?"
"You…" Zuo Chang pointed a trembling finger at Li Jicen before suddenly bursting into loud laughter. "I should have guessed it. You all sat back and did nothing because you wanted to use Chen Yang as a sharp blade to eliminate us one by one."
"So what if you guessed?" Li Jicen laughed. "The sins of the past will eventually bear bitter fruit. It's inevitable and unstoppable."
"Li Jicen!" Zuo Chang's eyes seed ready to burst as he roared, "Stop playing the saint in front of ! Do you think you're any better?!"
"I admit that," Li Jicen said, slowly lifting his head to look at the bright moon in the sky, a faint smile on his lips. "But at least I still have the chance to beco a good person again."
"And you…" Li Jicen glanced at Zuo Chang, shook his head, and turned to leave.
「Half an hour later.」
A video of forr Pri Minister Zuo Chang—in handcuffs and shackles, his hair disheveled—being detained by law enforcent went viral on major websites. It was accompanied by text explaining that Zuo Chang had no respect for the law and had ford factions. His corrupt influence had reached into all aspects of society, causing great harm to the people and their livelihoods. Fortunately, the net of justice is vast and misses nothing. The wicked will eventually receive the punishnt they deserve.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves. Across the Myriad Mile Territory, the vast nation erupted in a clamor of discussion. This maneuver undoubtedly pinned all the scandals of recent years on Zuo Chang alone and also indirectly affird the actions of the Forr Chief Military Commander.
As expected, several official docunts followed.
First, Wu Xing and Jin Zheng were recalled to the Elders' Court to take the helm and initiate the reform of the Martial Departnt.
Second, Chen Yang's position as the War God of the State was restored.
Other reforms involving the people's livelihoods and monopolies in various industries were also to be announced in the following days.
The entire nation was shaken.
「Ancient Cliff Grand Hotel.」
The LCD TV hanging on the wall was broadcasting the news about Zuo Chang and the new decrees.
"You did it." Zhou Yufei raised her glass. "My great hero, I toast you."
BOOM!
Outside the window, bursts of fireworks exploded in the dark night, blooming into brilliant displays.
Chen Yang turned his head.
With that look, it was as if ti reversed. Eleven years of his military career flashed fra by fra through his mind.
I have traversed these mountains, but the mountains do not speak; I have passed by the oceans, but the sea remains silent. Amidst the clang of weapons on the battlefield, perhaps the world thinks I covet the supre power to command millions of soldiers, and so I silence all who oppose . In truth, I simply love this land. I am enchanted by the rich tapestry of its boundless rivers and mountains, and I subconsciously wish to protect her.
He once stood at the pinnacle, his power shaking the very mountains and rivers. Afterward, he shed all his glory, leaving no place for himself in the world. But the oath he swore before the flag had never been forgotten.
Rage bristling through my hair, I lean on the balustrade as the storm subsides. Looking up, I let loose a great roar to the heavens, my heart burning with passion.
Thirty years of glory turned to dust and soil, eight thousand miles traveled under clouds and moon.
…
To start anew, to reclaim the old lands, reporting to the Heavenly Palace.
「In the vast world.」
Ti is the easiest thing to obtain, yet also the quickest thing to pass. Ti flew by, and the seasons changed. A week passed like sand slipping through fingers, quietly vanishing.
After weathering one storm after another, Cangyun City gradually returned to peace. However, when people passed by Qingyuan River Plaza, they would subconsciously look up, gazing at the towering statue that stood over a hundred ters tall.
He wore the Python Sparrow Devouring Dragon armor, holding a war spear pointed toward the southern sky.
His figure stood tall and majestic, safeguarding the myriad miles of mountains and rivers!
They still rembered his words from long ago.
"Beyond Hanyun Valley, who dares ride forth to battle? Only I, Chen Yang!"
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