The Chaotic Land was an ungoverned region between Zhao Country, Wei Country, and the Star Demons.
Countless wanted criminals, bandits, convicted citizens, and escaped slaves who could no longer survive in the two countries fled to the Chaotic Land, where they eked out a miserable existence.
"Big Brother, a huge fat sheep is coming up ahead!!"
A bandit took the initiative to report to a bandit leader.
"A fat sheep? Good!! Slaughter a fat sheep and have a good New Year!!"
The bandit leader, who possessed Star Master cultivation, lit up with excitement and led several dozen mounted bandits toward the main road.
"Fat sheep, my ass!! This is a fierce dragon crossing the river!!"
The moment the bandit leader led several dozen mounted bandits to the road and took a look, his hands and feet turned ice-cold.
Sure enough, a massive convoy was traveling down the road, its carriages and horses stretching for miles and guarded by several hundred fully armed armored soldiers.
Those several dozen mounted bandits could be considered elites; scattering an escort force of several hundred from a merchant caravan would have been no problem. Yet the instant the bandit leader saw those guards, an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
"Star One!! Go capture them all! Kill on the spot any who resist!!"
Yang Feng's calm voice came from within a luxurious carriage.
"Yes!! Master!!"
A burly armored soldier flashed a cold gleam in his eyes, abruptly erupted with terrifying Star Venerable-level power, transformed into a streak of starlight, and pounced straight at the several dozen bandits.
Star One had been one of the Star Sect-level assassins sent to assassinate Yang Feng. After submitting to Yang Feng, he had been granted the Heavenly Violence Star and was now a Star Venerable-level powerhouse.
"I surrender!! I