Zhao Yun put away his silver spear, his tone easing somewhat. "The Great Gan Imperial Family bloodline may remain, but the dynasty system must be abolished.
"From now on, you will exist as an ordinary cultivation lineage. As for your crimes, they will be judged under the laws of the new order."
Kang Jingchen felt as though he had been granted a pardon. He knocked his head against the ground repeatedly. "Thank you, Sect Master Zhao, for sparing my life!"
At the same time, the golden Light Screen above the Imperial City completely shattered, turning into specks of golden light that scattered into the sky.
The banner of the Wanze Sect rose atop the city walls, proclaiming the end of an era.
Zhao Wushan stepped forward at that moment. "Complete the transfer of power within three days. All members of the imperial family must swear a Heavenly Dao Oath that they will never again covet imperial power."
"Yes, yes, yes! We will certainly obey!" Kang Jingchen nodded tremblingly. This was already the best possible outcome.
Zhao Yun turned and issued an order to the people behind him. "Pass down the command: Wanze Sect disciples are forbidden from slaughtering innocents or plundering the people. Violators will be dealt with according to sect rules!"
"Understood!" the disciples answered in unison.
On a distant mountaintop.
Chen Ze took in the entire scene and nodded in satisfaction. "Zhao Yun handled matters with proper restraint. He displayed authority while leaving room for mercy. He has indeed grown considerably."
Zhao Ling'er stood at his side and softly asked, "Master, the Great Gan Imperial Family has surrendered. How will the Wanze Sect deal with them next?"
Chen Ze said calmly, "Zhao Yun and the others know what to do. With the new order established, there is much