BOOM… RUMBLE…
A massive warship rumbled across the sky, emanating surging waves of energy. Wherever it passed, the very heavens and earth seemed to shake!
Not long after, the warship arrived just outside the Ziwei Sect’s mountain gate, hovering in mid-air. Like a ferocious beast, it released a terrifying pressure that crushed down toward the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
This act was undoubtedly a provocation against the Ziwei Sect!
Sect Leader Liu led the six Great Elders, dozens of regular elders and deacons, along with a large group of disciples, rushing out from within the headquarters.
“Seal the mountain gate! Activate the protective grand formation!”
Sect Leader Liu roared.
BOOM… RUMBLE…
Immediately, one formation after another within the Ziwei Sect headquarters was activated, layers upon layers of formation barriers materializing.
“So it’s the Yan Kingdom Royal Family!”
Sect Leader Liu’s face darkened as he spotted a large banner planted upon the warship, on which an ancient-character ‘Yan’ was inscribed. He realized the royal family had arrived!
The Ziwei Sect was located within the territory of the Yan Country.
In ancient times, the Yan Kingdom Royal Family was a small, subordinate kingdom that existed dependent on and entirely under the jurisdiction of the Ziwei Sect.
Later, as the Ziwei Sect declined, the Yan Kingdom Royal Family broke away from its control and became an independent, small nation.
Moreover, after separating from the Ziwei Sect, the Yan Kingdom Royal Family intentionally made things difficult for the sect at every turn, even secretly plotting to swallow the Ziwei Sect whole, all to sever any lingering ties.
Thus, the relationship between the Ziwei Sect and the Yan Kingdom Royal Family had always been extremely tense.
“Might I ask which esteemed lord of the Yan Kingdom Royal Family honors us with his visit? Arriving at our Ziwei Sect with such ferocity—what is the purpose of your business?”
Sect Leader Liu suppressed his anger, asking loudly.
“I am the Nation-Pacifying Grand General, Hu Tianlie.
Our Imperial Majesty received word that a day ago, in the direction of the Ziwei Sect headquarters, there was a monstrous light reaching for the heavens, an abnormal phenomenon disturbing the people. Hence, I was specially dispatched to investigate.
I hope you of the Ziwei Sect will cooperate with me, so the truth may be ascertained and I may report back to His Majesty.”
An authoritative voice echoed forth from within the warship.
The speaker remained inside the vessel, not even showing his face, carrying himself with excessive pomp.
“So it’s the Nation-Pacifying Grand General!
The Grand General is one of the top experts of the royal family. For him to come personally this time—this doesn’t bode well.”
“There’s always been talk that the Yan Kingdom Royal Family wants to move against the Ziwei Sect. It seems it’s true now—they’ve even sent the Nation-Pacifying Grand General!”
The Yan Kingdom Royal Family’s warship had made its approach with great fanfare, attracting attention long before. Many forces and passing martial artists had quietly followed. Hearing that the Grand General himself had come, they were all shocked.
For the Nation-Pacifying Grand General was one of the core powerhouses of the Yan Kingdom Royal Family!
“So it’s Hu Tianlie!
Hmph! Our Ziwei Sect had no monstrous light, nor any abnormal phenomenon, and we certainly will not cooperate with your so-called investigation.
Please return whence you came.”
Having heard Hu Tianlie’s words, Sect Leader Liu replied furiously.
There wasn’t the slightest shred of respect for the Ziwei Sect in Hu Tianlie’s statement. Directly demanding the sect’s cooperation was practically issuing a command.
“Sect Leader Liu, this is an order personally issued by His Imperial Majesty. Do you mean to say your Ziwei Sect refuses to cooperate?
If you anger His Majesty, it would be a grave crime!”
Hu Tianlie’s condescending voice rang out again from the warship.
“Absurd!
What your majesty thinks or feels is none of the Ziwei Sect’s damn business!
Hu Tianlie, take your Yan Kingdom people and get lost! Otherwise, don’t blame us for being impolite!”
A Ziwei Sect elder with a fierce, leonine visage roared in furious indignation.
“How insolent!
A mere minor sect dares to spout such arrogant words, to disrespect His Imperial Majesty!
One last chance. Your Ziwei Sect will cooperate with me immediately, allowing us to enter your headquarters to investigate the cause of the abnormal phenomenon that suddenly appeared a day ago.
In that case, our royal family may overlook your Ziwei Sect’s crime of disrespect toward His Majesty.
Otherwise, your sect will face severe punishment!”
Hu Tianlie declared coldly.
“The Nation-Pacifying Grand General is too overbearing!
He doesn’t seem to put the Ziwei Sect in his eyes at all!”
“But that’s understandable. The Ziwei Sect has fallen completely, while the Yan Kingdom Royal Family has recruited soldiers and gathered horses these past years, developing rapidly. Their overall strength has long surpassed the Ziwei Sect.”
“It seems this time, the Yan Kingdom Royal Family doesn’t intend to let the Ziwei Sect off. There’s a good show to watch!”
In the distance, many people whispered among themselves.
“Hu Tianlie, your bullying has gone too far!
Our Ziwei Sect does not welcome you. Get lost immediately!”
Hu Tianlie’s words infuriated everyone in the Ziwei Sect. The Great Elder stepped forward and bellowed angrily.
“A superpower that once dominated the entire Primordial Continent has declined to this extent, where even a small kingdom’s royal family dares to come and bully them.
It seems I must hasten, help the Ziwei Sect rise again swiftly, to fulfill my master’s wish.”
Watching this scene, Ye Yunfei couldn’t help but shake his head with a light sigh.
Although in this life, he had yet to encounter Zisheng Zhenjun, he had always regarded Zisheng Zhenjun as his master in his heart, filled with gratitude!
“The Ziwei Sect defies His Majesty’s command and speaks disrespectfully of His Majesty. This is a capital offense!
All soldiers, heed my order! Subjugate the Ziwei Sect, now!”
Hu Tianlie gave the command.
“Yes!”
A thunderous reply echoed from within the warship.
BOOM!
Then, everyone saw a great general clad in golden armor, spear in hand, stride out majestically at the forefront.
The Nation-Pacifying Grand General, Hu Tianlie!
Eight experts with vast auras followed behind Hu Tianlie.
Eight Destiny Realm experts!
Behind these eight Destiny Realm experts were row upon row of soldiers gripping sharp blades, clad in heavy armor, and radiating killing intent. Each was formidable, all elites hand-picked from the ranks!
Clearly, the Yan Kingdom Royal Family had come prepared this time!
The Ziwei Sect would struggle just dealing with those eight Destiny Realm experts alone.
Moreover, Hu Tianlie himself was a Destiny Realm middle stage expert!
“A total of nine Destiny Realm experts, plus so many elite troops… Is the Yan Kingdom Royal Family planning to wipe out the Ziwei Sect in one fell swoop?”
All the observing martial artists were greatly shocked.
“I hadn’t imagined the anomaly from the Ancestral Temple would bring such a huge crisis to our Ziwei Sect so quickly.”
Sect Leader Liu couldn’t help but sigh.
“All hands, prepare for battle!”
The Great Elder commanded solemnly.
BOOM… BOOM…
Everyone in the Ziwei Sect promptly drew their weapons or magical treasures, preparing for combat.
Everyone knew this Yan Kingdom royal army had come with fierce momentum; a brutal fight was inevitable!
“Everyone, relax a little.
Just a pack of nobodies, yet they dare come and shout at our Ziwei Sect? They don’t know the meaning of death.
I will show them the might of the Ziwei Sect very soon.”
Just as both sides were poised for battle, weapons drawn and bowstrings tensed, a disdainful voice sounded.
Who?
Everyone looked toward the voice. They saw a young man stride calmly from the crowd, step into the air, and sweep his cold gaze over the Yan Kingdom Royal Family’s forces.
“Su Fei!
Come back here! It’s extremely dangerous!”
Seeing this, Sect Leader Liu and the six Great Elders were startled and shouted urgently.
Su Fei was incredibly precious now! Whether the Ziwei Sect could rediscover all its lost ancient inheritance techniques and skills depended entirely on Su Fei!
“Su Fei, what nonsense are you pulling? Get back here now!
Do you think this is some kind of game? Your actions will distract the Sect Leader and the Elders!”
Ji Yue’s voice sounded, filled with anger.
“Isn’t that Su Fei?
At this dangerous moment, what’s he running out there for?”
The Ziwei Sect disciples were also very surprised.
Although Ye Yunfei had only been in the Ziwei Sect for two days, he was already widely known throughout the sect.
“Oh?
A mere Dao Molding Realm initial stage brat?
Dares to come out and face us?
No wonder the Ziwei Sect has fallen so low, recruiting idiots like him as disciples.
Die.”
A Destiny Realm initial stage expert beside Hu Tianlie sneered.
BOOM… RUMBLE…
As his voice faded, he suddenly thrust out a large hand, which continuously enlarged as it shot toward Ye Yunfei. Destiny Realm-level energy pressure erupted violently, shaking the surrounding space.
“Su Fei, dodge!”
Sect Leader Liu and the six Great Elders moved simultaneously, intending to aid Ye Yunfei.
“Hmph, thinking of ganging up?”
Hu Tianlie and the other seven Destiny Realm experts stepped forward together, releasing their auras to block Sect Leader Liu and the six Great Elders.
“Our Ziwei Sect has an ancient inheritance and profound foundation. Do you truly think any random stray dog or cat can come and provoke us?”
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, motionless, sneering coldly as he watched the Destiny Realm expert. He spoke lightly.
“This kid has truly lost his mind. With death at his doorstep, he’s still posturing.”
Many people couldn’t help but chuckle in disbelief.
“Kid, my palm will smash you into a meat paste.”
The Destiny Realm expert sneered. As he spoke, his palm had already reached just above Ye Yunfei’s head.
Right at this moment.
Ye Yunfei suddenly stomped his foot lightly, his hands forming a seal as he executed an abrupt pulling motion.
BOOM… RUMBLE…
The entire Ziwei Sect headquarters shook violently. An extremely terrifying aura instantly birthed itself, shrouding the heavens and earth, as if a world-shaking ferocious beast had just emerged.
“Die.”
Ye Yunfei lightly uttered a single word.
BOOM…
Boundless divine light rapidly gathered above Ye Yunfei’s head, condensing into a blindingly brilliant gigantic palm, which then smashed down toward that Destiny Realm expert.
“No!”
Feeling an indescribably terrifying pressure rolling toward him, suppressing him to the point of near immobility, the Destiny Realm expert tried with all his might to turn and flee in his panic.
But it was already too late.
The colossal palm descended. *Splat!* It effortlessly crushed the Destiny Realm expert into a pulpy mess of flesh.
“What happened?”
In that moment, everyone present stared in stupefaction.