Today, Soaring Dragon City could be said to have boiled to its very limit. News spread like a heavy bomb, and every major force rushed toward the eastern outskirts.
"Have you heard? The Liu Family is preparing to make a move against the Zhang Family. It seems two other families are involved as well."
"Mm, I heard some news. Supposedly, the Liu Family brought in the Black Eagle Prefecture."
"Ah, I'd long heard that the Liu Family had ties to the Black Eagle Prefecture. I never thought it was true. It seems that after tonight, the two families will be struck from the rolls."
"..."
The news that the Liu Family had brought in the Black Eagle Prefecture had naturally come from Liu Qiang. His purpose was simple: he wanted every force in Soaring Dragon City to know the consequences of offending the Liu Family.
At the same time, he was telling them who the true overlord of Soaring Dragon City was.
Meanwhile, once that news spread throughout Soaring Dragon City, the vast majority of the forces that had originally been attached to the Zhang Family and the other two families chose silence.
Only a small number of forces, after weighing things back and forth, headed for the Zhang Family.
There was no helping it. The Black Eagle Prefecture's prestige had spread far and wide, and they had to consider their Lineages.
As these forces whispered among themselves, a group of people came charging over from afar with fierce momentum.
"The Liu Family is here."
No one knew who said it, but the crowd instantly fell silent. Everyone looked into the distance, wanting to witness the bearing of the Black Eagle Prefecture's elder for themselves.
Before long, an expressionless old man dressed in green approached amid a crowd of people. Liu Qiang led the way in front, his expression and bearing utterly respectful, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
Very quickly, the group arrived. The forces present all greeted them.
"Patriarch Liu."
"..."
It was clear that beyond respect, the eyes of these forces held even more fear.
This was precisely the effect Liu Qiang wanted. He nodded in acknowledgment, and the group continued toward the Zhang Family, with the forces that had come following behind.
At this moment, the Zhang Family had entered a state of alert. Every single person stood ready for battle.
"Report..." A disciple came tumbling and crawling over, his face filled with terror. "Clan... Clan Leader... they... they're here..."
"They're here?"
Zhang Jinhua abruptly rose to his feet and looked to the side.
Sensing Zhang Jinhua's gaze, Yang Kun deliberately—or perhaps inadvertently—glanced at Qin Jishi.
Qin Jishi nodded without betraying a hint of emotion.
Having received the signal, Yang Kun said calmly, "Patriarch Zhang, there's no need to panic. With us here, the Liu Family won't be able to stir up any great waves."
"Let's go take a look."
Yang Kun took the lead, bringing everyone out of the main hall.
"You're not going?" Zhang Shiqing asked coldly.
"They can handle it," Qin Jishi said casually. "This kind of thing doesn't suit me."
Zhang Shiqing: "..."
"Come with me!" Regardless of whether Qin Jishi was willing, Zhang Shiqing grabbed his arm and forcibly dragged him out of the main hall.
She did not believe the Yang Family and Zhao Family possessed such great power that they would dare challenge the Black Eagle Prefecture.
Likewise, Zhang Shiqing had seen the exchange of looks between Yang Kun and Qin Jishi. That alone was enough to show that Yang Kun's every action had been directed by Qin Jishi.
Zhang Shiqing wanted to see just how deeply Qin Jishi had hidden himself, that he did not even put the Black Eagle Prefecture in his eyes.
After leaving the main hall and arriving outside the Zhang Family, they saw a vast crowd advancing from afar.
"Clan Leader Yang, is that the Black Eagle Prefecture's man? Can you tell what his cultivation is?"
Liu Qiang's reverent manner toward Sun Baitan was enough for everyone present to determine the other man's identity.
"I can't see through him!" Yang Kun shook his head, his expression grave. "I can't even see through the cultivation of the two people behind that Elder in Green."
At those words, Zhang Jinhua's heart jolted in shock.
Yang Kun was an Earth Fiend Level 3 expert. If even he could not see through their cultivation, then it could only mean one thing: their cultivation surpassed Yang Kun's.
Gulp~
The members of the Zhang Family swallowed as well, their faces filled with fear.
Although Yang Kun could not see through their cultivation, he was not worried in the slightest. With Qin Jishi here, let alone the Black Eagle Prefecture—even if the Liang Family came, so what?
Led by Liu Qiang, the group soon arrived. A hundred meters away, Sun Baitan stopped. His gaze swept over the people opposite him, his proud expression like Yama deciding the life and death of all beings, contemptuous and disdainful.
"That old man in green is a big figure from the Black Eagle Prefecture?" Zhao Xiong muttered softly.
"That should be right." Yang Xuan nodded. "It looks like the Liu Family has victory in the bag."
"Don't speak recklessly," Yang Kun rebuked in a low voice.
"Oh!" Yang Xuan answered and said no more.
The scene fell silent at that moment. The two sides sized each other up, and neither spoke.
A moment later!
At Sun Baitan's signal, Liu Qiang understood at once and immediately stepped forward.
"Yang Kun, Zhao Tai, I never thought you would actually dare to come. Admirable, admirable."
Liu Qiang's tone was playful. "Judging by your intentions, you plan to advance and retreat alongside the Zhang Family?"
The corners of Yang Kun's lips lifted as he chuckled. "Liu Qiang, how could we not know what you're thinking? A wise man does not speak in riddles. Say what you mean."
"Clap, clap, clap!"
Liu Qiang clapped his hands. "Yang Kun, Yang Kun, do you really think you're still the overlord of Soaring Dragon City? Let me tell you, times have changed. The Yang Family's era is about to pass, and it's time for Soaring Dragon City's sky to change as well."
"In that case!"
After a slight pause, Liu Qiang continued, "If your two families are willing to bow your heads and submit to our Liu Family, and use the Zhang Family and Qin Jishi as your pledge of allegiance, I can consider sparing your lives."
With the Black Eagle Prefecture backing him, Liu Qiang was naturally brimming with confidence, his eyes filled with extreme contempt.
"Hahaha!" Rather than growing angry, Yang Kun laughed. "Your Liu Family wants us to bow our heads and submit? What a joke."
"Let me tell you!"
Yang Kun's expression turned cold. "As long as the Yang Family and I, Yang Kun, are in Soaring Dragon City, its sky will not change."
"Arrogant!" Liu Qiang's face instantly darkened. "Yang Kun, do you really think your Yang Family can cover the sky with one hand in Soaring Dragon City? Let me tell you, there are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens."
"You're right!" Yang Kun sneered. "There are indeed people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. But in Soaring Dragon City, it is not your turn, Liu Qiang, to swagger and flaunt your might."
"Yang Kun!" Liu Kai roared. "What the hell are you? How dare you speak to my father like that? I think your Yang Family wants to be exterminated."
"Liu Kai!" Yang Xuan said darkly. "You'd better shut that mouth of yours, or I won't mind crippling you."
"You think you're worthy?" Liu Kai's eye twitched. "Then let me see just what skills you have."
"Fine. Since you're looking for death, I'll grant you your wish." Yang Kun clenched his fists.
"..."
The two were brimming with the stench of gunpowder, on the verge of erupting at the slightest spark.
"Kai'er!" Liu Qiang stopped him, then looked straight ahead. "Yang Kun, I'll give you one last chance. Hand over Qin Jishi, destroy the Zhang Family, and I can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, all of you will die."
As those words fell, a powerful aura swept over them. That dense, bone-chilling killing intent made the hearts and minds of everyone present tremble violently.
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