“How… how are you this strong?!”
Huijue stared at Lin Yun in utter shock.
In his view, even if Lin Yun, a Fifth Turn Tribulation Realm cultivator, wielded a Heavenly Dao-grade weapon to fight two levels above, he shouldn’t be *this* powerful, right?
“Even Senior Huijue lost!”
“This guy’s ability to fight above his level is terrifying!”
The Zhutian Alliance members were thoroughly intimidated by Lin Yun’s strength!
…
The shockwave from Lin Yun and Huijue’s clash, though weakened by the ambient heavenly forces, still spread far, reducing many buildings around the mansion to rubble.
Such a commotion in Xingwu City was a rarity seen once in tens of thousands of years!
Atop Xiaoyao Tower.
Master Hong stood on the roof, gazing towards the city.
His eyes were fixed on the source of the massive battle fluctuations.
From here, he could faintly see the area around the battlefield reduced to ruins.
“As expected, a fight broke out in the city, and it’s no small affair. Lin Yun daring to cause such a scene in Xingwu City has set a record, but… what’s his assurance?” Master Hong’s expression was grave.
To him, causing such a disturbance in the city would surely enrage Emperor Xingwu. No one dared to act this way in Xingwu City, and he couldn’t fathom how Lin Yun planned to resolve this.
“Trouble—looks like the imperial guard is heading that way!” Master Hong’s face shifted slightly as he saw a unit of imperial guards pass below Xiaoyao Tower, rushing towards the battlefield at breakneck speed!
The commotion had also caught the attention of many factions and residents in the city.
Taixu Tavern.
The tavern master stood atop a tall building, looking towards the disturbance.
Though the battle’s shockwaves couldn’t reach this far, the noise and energy were perceptible.
With the tavern master’s strength and clear line of sight, he could see the Zhutian Alliance headquarters in the distance, obliterated by the massive fluctuations.
“How strange—someone dares to cause such a ruckus in Xingwu City? Who could it be? The fighting’s at the Zhutian Alliance headquarters, isn’t it?” the tavern master mused.
“Master, we’ve received word that Lin Yun led a group straight to the Zhutian Alliance. It’s likely him causing the commotion,” a trusted aide said.
“Lin Yun? That guy’s too wild, daring to stir up such trouble in Xingwu City!” the tavern master exclaimed.
“With this kind of disturbance in Xingwu City, His Majesty won’t stand idly by. Lin Yun’s in for big trouble,” the aide said.
The tavern master nodded slowly.
…
Inside the Zhutian Alliance headquarters.
Lin Yun stood with his sword behind him, looking at Huijue, “Huijue, your defence isn’t bad. You took that hit and can still stand. You should be proud.”
“You!” Huijue, pale and clutching his chest, turned green with rage.
Rumble! Rumble!
At that moment, the ground shook with the sound of heavy footsteps.
Everyone turned to look.
The imperial guard commander, leading ten Tribulation Realm generals and a hundred thousand elite guards, swiftly surrounded the area.
“Haha, it’s the imperial guard! The commander’s here!”
The Zhutian Alliance members erupted in ecstatic joy.
To them, the imperial guard was like a saviour!
The injured Gu Family Head, supported by Gu Family elders, was equally thrilled at their arrival.
Once the guards were in position, the commander roared, “How dare you fight in Xingwu City and cause such a massive disturbance! Do you take the Xingwu Empire’s authority for a joke?” His voice carried an imposing presence.
At his words, the Heavenly Sword Sect leader, the Wanderer, Du Yuanzi, Liang Yuan, Yang Wan, and Wei Qi felt their hearts leap to their throats.
Their greatest fear was the Xingwu Empire intervening, especially since they were fighting in Xingwu City.
Only Lin Yun remained unfazed.
The Zhutian Alliance members, meanwhile, were filled with joy and excitement.
“Haha, Lin Yun, you madman, daring to fight in Xingwu City! I admit you’ve got guts, but you’ll pay the price!” Gu Family Head, enduring his pain, roared viciously.
He then turned to the commander, “Commander, Lin Yun came to our mansion and attacked, causing this chaos in Xingwu City. He’s trampling on the empire’s dignity and His Majesty’s authority. Kill him now!”
“Yes, execute this traitor who defies the empire!” The Zhutian Alliance’s Tribulation Realm cultivators echoed in agreement.
“Rest assured, I’ll handle this justly. Men!” The commander waved his hand.
“Here!”
The ten Tribulation Realm generals and hundred thousand elite guards behind him responded in unison.
“The Zhutian Alliance has fought in the city, gravely violating imperial law and threatening the capital’s safety and stability. Exterminate them all!” the commander ordered.
“As you command!”
The ten Tribulation Realm generals and hundred thousand elite guards responded again in unison.
The next moment, the hundred thousand guards channelled their energy, forming a massive formation.
Buzz!
In the air, a colossal attack formation slowly took shape!
“What? The commander ordered an attack… on the Zhutian Alliance?”
“This… there’s no mistake, right?”
The Heavenly Sword Sect leader, the Wanderer, Du Yuanzi, Liang Yuan, Yang Wan, and Wei Qi were utterly stunned.
They had heard clearly—the commander had ordered an attack on the Zhutian Alliance.
Gu Family Head, the Shadowless Sect leader, the Soul Refining Sect elder, and all the Zhutian Alliance members were terrified by the command.
What was going on?
The commander was ordering their execution?
This wasn’t how the script was supposed to go!
Gu Family Head, his earlier vicious grin replaced by panic, said urgently, “Commander, you’ve got it wrong! We didn’t start the attack. This is our home—Lin Yun came and attacked us! We’re the victims!”
“No mistake! You’re the ones to be killed!” the commander said coldly.
Inwardly, the commander was puzzled. This was a perfect chance to take down Lin Yun—why not seize it?
But Emperor Xingwu’s orders were clear: assist Lin Yun in eliminating the Zhutian Alliance…
So, he had no choice but to comply!
“Generals, attack with me!”
With his words, the commander drew his weapon and charged at the Zhutian Alliance, his Ninth Turn Tribulation Realm aura fully unleashed.
“Kill!”
The ten Tribulation Realm generals behind him swiftly followed.
At the same time, the attack formation formed by the hundred thousand guards unleashed a powerful assault, smashing towards the Zhutian Alliance’s elites.
“This… this…”
The Heavenly Sword Sect leader, the Wanderer, and the others were dumbfounded, feeling as if something was amiss…
