Disposition and Expulsion

"How to deal with the numerous forces in the Southern River Realm..."

Camp Commander Zhong Kui narrowed his eyes slightly, then surveyed the entire area and pondered, "What are your suggestions? To kill or to release?"

Upon hearing this, the four Flag Leader looked at each other in silence. After a long while, a murderous glint flashed in the eyes of the Flag Leader named Zhao Gang, and he then said in a deep voice.

"I think we should kill them all. These forces are inextricably linked to the Fire Cloud Sect. It's better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. The Darkness Hall can never tolerate traitors."

"Not appropriate..." Zhao Gang had barely finished speaking when the last Flag Leader, Qi Liang, rang out. He shook his head and said.

"Over the years, the reason why my Darkness Hall has been able to dominate the Northern Xuan Region is not only because it possesses overwhelming strength to suppress everything, but also mainly because it adheres to the principle of clear rewards and punishments and impartiality. The combination of these two factors has made many forces in the Northern Xuan Region submit to my Darkness Hall wholeheartedly."

If we were to indiscriminately eliminate all forces in the Southern River Realm right now, it would inevitably cause unnecessary panic among surrounding forces, and might even lead to rumors that our Tribunal Army was indiscriminately killing innocent people. In serious cases, headquarters would inevitably hold us accountable.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Kui frowned slightly, for what Qi Liang said did indeed make some sense.

Although the Darkness Tribunal is renowned and powerful enough to silence even the most disobedient children in the Northern Xuan Region, its actions are always justified in suppressing those who oppose the Darkness Hall.

If the indiscriminate killing of innocents were to begin, the Darkness Tribunal would truly become a demonic sword that everyone hates.

Thinking of this, Zhong Kui also felt a bit of a headache. The numerous forces in the Southern River Realm were truly a hot potato; dealing with them was one thing, but not dealing with them was another.

Just as Zhong Kui was troubled, Lin Langtian, who was below the hall, narrowed his eyes slightly and suddenly said, "Camp Commander, I have a way to solve this problem."

"You..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Kui was taken aback, and then looked over with the other four Flag Leader. Their eyes flickered, clearly not expecting that Lin Langtian, a newcomer, would take the initiative to speak in such a high-level meeting.

Qing Tan, who was standing to the side, also looked over curiously, a thoughtful look flashing in her beautiful eyes. Even she didn't know what Lin Langtian was up to.

"Hehe, since the Shadow Guard has an idea, then let's say it." At the head of the table, Zhong Kui paused slightly, then chuckled.

After that fierce battle, everyone had a new understanding of Lin Langtian's strength. Even Zhong Kui regarded Lin Langtian as a peerless expert and dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

After all, Lin Langtian's combat power, which allowed him to kill Blood Puppet at the Half-step Death Profound Stage, was something even he had to take seriously.

More importantly, Lin Langtian's talent is even more astonishing.

Everyone present could foresee that as long as Lin Langtian did not perish, he would definitely become a top expert on the continent in the future. In addition, given his identity as Qing Tan Shadow Guard, it could be said that Lin Langtian's future strength and power would be far beyond what they could imagine.

After hearing Zhong Kui's words, Lin Langtian pondered for a moment and then said, "Camp Commander, my suggestion is that we neither kill nor spare these many forces in the Southern River Realm that are involved with the Fire Cloud Sect."

"Neither kill nor spare..." Upon hearing this, Zhong Kui pondered for a moment, then narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "You mean... perhaps..."

"Hehe, I'm sure you've guessed Camp Commander I mean. That's right, it's to expel them all from the Northern Xuan Region," Lin Langtian said solemnly.

"Expelled from the Northern Xuan Region ..."

Upon hearing this, the four Flag Leader, including Lan Yan, also changed their expressions slightly. There were probably more than 10,000 people from the twenty or thirty forces in the Southern River Realm combined. If they were all driven out, the scene would be extremely grand.

However, after a little thought, they realized that this was indeed an excellent compromise, which would neither leave the Tribunal Army with a reputation for indiscriminate killing of innocent people, nor allow the rebels hiding among them to escape.

"But these forces have been rooted in the Southern River Realm for a long time, and their foundations and wealth are all here. It would be too difficult to ask them to leave the Northern Xuan Region and establish their sects in a new region. Would they be willing to do so?"

After some thought, Lan Yan also considered the resistance from the many forces in the Southern River Realm and said.

After all, after leaving the Northern Xuan Region, the most likely destination for the leaders of the various forces in the Southern River Realm is the Eastern Xuan Region, which is the closest to this place.

However, the Eastern Xuan Region home to many powerful forces, with the Yuan Sect, Dao Sect, Eight Great Super Sects being the pinnacle of power. Numerous forces and dynasties below them are subordinate to these Eight Great Super Sects.

As outsiders, the many forces in the Southern River Realm are unfamiliar with the place and its people. It would be extremely risky for them to establish themselves in the unfamiliar Eastern Xuan Region. They might even face a series of exclusions and suppressions, and could very well be wiped out midway.

"Hehe, it's very simple. Those who refuse to leave must have participated in the rebellion of the Fire Cloud Sect. At that time, my Tribunal Army can simply use this as a pretext to confiscate the sect and exterminate it. They will have nothing to say."

Lin Langtian seemed to have anticipated this, and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Lan Yan glanced at Lin Langtian with slight surprise, not expecting that beneath his handsome and dashing face lay such a ruthless side.

Courageous and resourceful, Zhong Kui gave Lin Langtian a deep look, which was his assessment of Lin Langtian.

"Since that's the case, then let's proceed accordingly. If any forces disagree with relocating from the Northern Xuan Region, eliminate them on charges of treason," Zhong Kui said, waving his hand.

After he finished speaking, Lin Langtian spoke again, "Reporting to the Camp Commander commander, I have a request."

"Oh, do you have any other suggestions?" Zhong Kui asked, surprised.

"This is not a suggestion, but rather an attempt to buy some time for the many forces in the Southern River Realm to relocate to the Northern Xuan Region," Lin Langtian.

"Why is that?" Zhong Kui asked, his brows furrowing slightly.

Based on Lin Langtian's words and actions just now, he did not believe that the latter was a kind-hearted and compassionate person.

"Hehe, actually this is some of my personal reasons..." Lin Langtian smiled slightly, then cupped his hands to Zhong Kui and said, "As for my background, the Camp Commander leader must have heard something about it."

My subordinate is not from the Northern Xuan Region, but from a clan of a Low-level Dynasty in the Eastern Xuan Region. Later, he stood out in the Hundred Dynasties War jointly held by the major sects of the Eastern Xuan Region and joined the Yuan Sect, the head of the Eight Great Super Sects in the Eastern Xuan Region.

However, the rift Three Grand Masters of Yuan Sect and their subordinates has been widening over this period of time, so the subordinates have also developed the idea of breaking away from the Yuan Sect and establishing their own sect.

"At this time, many forces in the Southern River Realm are leaderless. If I can gather them all under my command, after resigning from my position as Shadow Guard, I can lead them to establish a powerful force in the Southern River Realm Eastern Xuan Region. I hope Camp Commander will grant my request."

"Oh, the Shadow Guard want to build their own faction in the Eastern Xuan Region?"

Upon hearing this, not only Zhong Kui, but also the four Flag Leader including Lan Yan were stunned and looked at Lin Langtian in surprise.

It should be noted that Lin Langtian's current identity is Qing Tan's Shadow Guard. Although he may seem insignificant, as long as Qing Tan can succeed Bo Xuan as the Hall Master of the Darkness Hall in the future, Lin Langtian's status will immediately rise, and he will directly become the number two person in the Darkness Hall.

The number two figure in the Darkness Hall is far more powerful than the Sect Master the Eight Great Super Sects in the Eastern Xuan Region. They simply cannot understand why Lin Langtian would abandon his good job Shadow Guard and instead go to the Eastern Xuan Region to build his own power.

Although there's a saying that it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix, we still need to consider what kind of phoenix tail that is. It's the number two figure in the Darkness Hall, a position with a promising future, something many people dream of but can't attain.

As for Lin Langtian's choice, Qing Tan was very understanding. After all, in her heart, neither of her two older brothers were people who would stay in a subordinate position for long.

Her red lips pursed slightly, her Qing Tan eyes glanced at Lin Langtian, then looked at Zhong Kui and said softly, "Since Bro Langtian has this idea, I naturally support it. I hope the Camp Commander will grant it."

Upon hearing Qing Tan's words, Zhong Kui pondered for a moment, then nodded. For him, as long as this burden could be resolved, that was all that mattered. Whether Lin Langtian could subdue the numerous forces in the Southern River Realm was none of his concern.

However, Zhong Kui had a vague feeling that with Lin Langtian's abilities, he would most likely be able to subdue the many forces in the Southern River Realm.

At this moment, Lin Langtian's image in Zhong Kui's mind has also undergone a new change.

This young man is not only brave and resourceful, but also has the ambition of a hero.

"Since the Shadow Guard have such ambitions, then so be it. My Tribunal Army will not interfere," Zhong Kui said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhong Kui again, and said, "Thank you for your Camp Commander."

"No need to be polite. You killed Blood Puppet at the Half-step Death Profound Stage. Logically speaking, you should be rewarded. So, this is your reward."

"As for whether you can subdue the many forces in the Southern River Realm, it depends on your own abilities. After all, these people have been established in the Northern Xuan Region for a long time. Even if your current strength is not weaker than Half-step Death Profound Stage, it will not be so easy to win them over to your side," Zhong Kui said.

Lin Langtian nodded in agreement. Although his current strength was already considerable, he was still young and lacked reputation, making it difficult for him to gain the trust of seasoned veterans. Lin Langtian was prepared for this.

"Bro Langtian, let me go with you to persuade them," Qing Tan said.

As Bo Xuan's disciple, she is highly likely to become the next Hall Master of the Darkness Hall. In terms of credibility in the Northern Xuan Region, she is obviously much stronger than Lin Langtian, an outsider, and even Zhong Kui cannot compare.

"Hehe, then thank you, Sister Qing Tan." Lin Langtian did not refuse Qing Tan's suggestion and chuckled.

"Compared to Bro Langtian rescuing me from the Blood Puppet, what I did is nothing," Qing Tan shook her head and laughed.

Next, Lin Langtian and Qing Tan walked together toward the living room where many forces from the Southern River Realm were imprisoned.

About ten minutes later, Lin Langtian and his companion appeared outside the living room. The conversation inside was filled with concerns that they would be implicated by the Fire Cloud Sect and thus be judged by the Tribunal Army.

"Oh, scared? If you're scared, that's good..." With a slight narrowing of his eyes, Lin Langtian and Qing Tan pushed open the door and strolled in.

In the hall, the leaders of many forces were talking with concern. Hearing the door open, they looked up and saw Lin Langtian and Qing Tan entering.

Because they were preparing to subdue the forces in the Southern River Realm, Lin Langtian and Qing Tan did not wear Ghost Face Mask. As for the many leaders of the forces in the Southern River Realm, they were obviously not familiar with the young man and woman in front of them.

"Ahem, these are Lord Qing Tan and Lord Shadow Guard." At this moment, a Tribunal Guard introduced them.

"Lord Qing Tan and Lord Shadow Guard?"

Upon hearing this, the leaders of the various factions present were all taken aback. Then, they immediately realized something and quickly stood up and respectfully cupped their hands to Lin Langtian and Qing Tan.

Although these remote forces are far from the Darkness City, they are extremely concerned about what is happening there.

This is normal, though. For many forces in the Northern Xuan Region, the Darkness City is practically the central hub of the Northern Xuan Region. It's like how local officials in a typical dynasty are always concerned about any changes within the royal court.

As a disciple of Bo Xuan, Qing Tan would be equivalent to a prince on an inspection tour in an ordinary dynasty.

Moreover, Qing Tan is currently a trial participant of the Darkness Tribunal. If she successfully passes the test, she will be like Crown Prince, with an incomparably noble status, truly an unapproachable aristocrat.

As for Lin Langtian, although he was wearing Ghost Face Mask, his terrifying strength and the awe-inspiring ' Demon Rage Fire Lotus ' were equally frightening and terrifying.

The intimidating power of these two was almost three times greater than the arrival of the Camp Commander Zhong Kui. In an instant, the originally noisy living room became extremely quiet, and everyone looked at the two figures respectfully.

"Lord Qing Tan, Lord Shadow Guard, the rebellion of the Fire Cloud Sect has nothing to do with us. We were invited by Tang Lie to be guests, and we had no intention of participating in the Fire Cloud Sect's rebellion. We hope that you two will investigate thoroughly and clear our name."

At this moment, an old man in a yellow robe stepped out from the crowd. He looked at Qing Tan and Lin Langtian with a pleading expression and said in a very respectful and humble manner.

Even a powerful Fire Cloud Sect was wiped out. They don't want to follow in the footsteps of the Fire Cloud Sect. Besides, they have no intention of rebelling. If they were to be exterminated and their families wiped out, it would be too unjust.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other leaders of various forces also cried out for justice. After all, no one would remain calm in the face of the sword of judgment that could fall at any moment. If they begged for mercy at this time, they might be able to win Qing Tan's sympathy and escape this calamity.

Looking at the noisy living room again, Qing Tan frowned slightly, then exchanged a glance with Lin Langtian, who immediately spoke up.

"Silence! The Tribunal Army's decision on your case is complete. Just wait patiently."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent. Everyone stared at Lin Langtian and Qing Tan with tense eyes and cold sweat dripping down their backs.

These powerful figures and influential individuals at the Life Profound Stage, who were once all powerful figures in the Southern River Realm, were now like chickens waiting to be slaughtered, anxiously awaiting their fate.

In the center of the living room, Qing Tan's cold eyes swept around, and then she said in a deep voice.

"After deliberation by the higher-ups, it has been decided that you are suspected of rebelling against the Fire Cloud Sect. Therefore, your punishment is expulsion from the Northern Xuan Region!"