Rage from the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord

Faced with Qin Jishi's palm strike, though it seemed ordinary, the phantom palm image that rushed towards them filled them with deep dread. This fear stemmed from the very depths of their souls, making them feel as if they were facing death.

"He..."

"His strength?"

Even Black Eagle Ninth beside him widened his eyes, his pupils contracting violently.

He was certain that Qin Jishi's body showed no fluctuation of Profound Energy.

"Now?"

This pressure already surpassed theirs.

"This is bad?"

By the time Black Eagle Ninth reacted, it was already too late. The phantom palm image, with its overwhelming power, sent Black Eagle Tenth flying and moved towards Black Eagle Ninth.

Helplessly, everything happened too fast. Black Eagle Ninth could only use Profound Energy to protect his body.

Boom~

Unfortunately, all their efforts were in vain. In the face of absolute strength, they appeared so insignificant.

Two parabolic arcs sliced through the void, blood painting a beautiful scene. They finally crashed heavily to the ground, their auras weak and their faces deathly pale.

"Cough cough~ You... your strength... your cultivation... impossible..."

The moment Qin Jishi unleashed his Profound Energy, Black Eagle Ninth saw his cultivation level.

Earth Fiend Level Nine!

They were Heavenly Gang Level One experts. The idea of being defeated by someone of a lower level was something they absolutely refused to believe.

"Are you very surprised?" Qin Jishi's expression didn't change much. "Let me tell you, let alone you who are merely Heavenly Gang Level One martial artists, even if you were Heavenly Gang Level Nine, I could still kill you if I wished."

"Now, can you tell me who sent you?"

"Hmph..." Despite his shock, Black Eagle Ninth showed no fear. "The victor becomes king, the loser a bandit. Kill us or skin us, we'll accept whatever you decide."

The moment they became Black Eagle Guards, they were prepared to die at any time.

"Quite spirited." Qin Jishi praised. "Very well, I'll let Prefecture Lord Pan speak with you."

With that, he took out a Sound Transmission Stone. Soon, a respectful voice came from within.

"Young Pavilion Master, how may I be of service?"

"Prefecture Lord Pan, you truly have guts, daring to send the Black Eagle Guards after me..."

Gulp~

After hearing Qin Jishi's words, the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord was terrified. "Young... Young Pavilion Master, this must be a misunderstanding... Please... please do not be angry..."

If Qin Jishi was angered, even their Black Eagle Prefecture would not be enough to contend with him.

As long as Qin Jishi willed it, hundreds or thousands of powers across the Azure Wave Continent would gladly serve him...

"Prefecture Lord Pan, I naturally know it wasn't you, but I am very curious. Besides you, who else in the entire Black Eagle Prefecture can mobilize the Black Eagle Guards?"

"You speak with them."

As his voice fell, Qin Jishi tossed the Sound Transmission Stone to Black Eagle Ninth.

Black Eagle Ninth heard their conversation clearly. His hands trembled as he took the Sound Transmission Stone. "Pref... Prefecture Lord..."

Soon, Black Eagle Ninth explained the entire situation. After listening to his account, an enraged roar came from the other end of the Sound Transmission Stone.

"Sun Baitan?"

"Black Eagle Token?"

"Damn it!"

"It must be the Second Madam's doing. Damn it, they're trying to plunge the Black Eagle Prefecture into an abyss."

"..."

After the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord vented his fury, Qin Jishi took back the Sound Transmission Stone.

"Prefecture Lord Pan, please discipline your subordinates in the future. This is the first and last time."

"Understood..." The Black Eagle Prefecture Lord vowed. "Please rest assured, Young Pavilion Master, this will never happen again. I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."

"En!" Qin Jishi responded and put away the Sound Transmission Stone.

At this moment, Black Eagle Ninth and Tenth were trembling, looking at each other in terror.

"Can you tell me now?"

"Yes!"

Black Eagle Ninth nodded mechanically. "It... it was Sun Baitan who used the Black Eagle Token to order us."

"Right, right, it was Sun Baitan!" Black Eagle Tenth chimed in. "That Black Eagle Token has always been with the Prefecture Lord. The only one who could obtain it is the Second Madam, Liu Benlian."

Sun Baitan?

Liu Benlian?

Qin Jishi already had his answer.

He figured Liu Benlian was Liu Qiang's sister, and she was directing all her hatred towards him.

Qin Jishi didn't take it to heart, believing the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord would handle the matter.

"Then... then... Lord... is it okay if we...?"

Seeing Qin Jishi remain silent, the two asked tremblingly.

"Let's go~"

His words were like heavenly music, relieving them of a great burden. They didn't dare to linger for another moment, scrambling away from the place.

The battle in the dense forest had long since woken the coachman. As he watched Qin Jishi approach, his previously respectful demeanor now held a deep sense of awe.

He's a cultivator, someone of high status?

Ignoring the coachman's astonishment, Qin Jishi entered the carriage. "Continue on our way."

"Ah... okay..."

The coachman nodded blankly, no longer as boisterous as before. Instead, he was cautious, afraid of causing even the slightest jolt...

Soon, peace returned to the area.

After an unknown amount of time, an old man appeared. He gazed in the direction Qin Jishi had disappeared, his eyes narrowing.

"The Black Eagle Guard was dispatched; it's either you die or I die. He actually escaped from two of them? It seems this Zhang family son-in-law isn't simple. I should investigate his background thoroughly."

At the same time, in the Azure Wave Imperial Capital, North County, Black Eagle Prefecture!

The moment the sound transmission ended, the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord's killing intent was palpable.

"Great Elder, summon the Second Elder and the others. Go to the Yihe Hall and wait for me."

Upon hearing this, the Black Eagle Prefecture's Great Elder, Pan Tu, shifted his expression. "Prefecture Lord, what has happened?"

For the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord to be enraged, Pan Tu knew this matter must be extraordinary.

Pan Tu vaguely recalled that the last time their Prefecture Lord had been angered was ten years ago. Back then, some foolish force had challenged them, and they were wiped out overnight.

Has another group, unaware of their own limitations, dared to challenge our authority again?

"Do as I command." The Black Eagle Prefecture Lord's brows were etched with severity.

"Yes, sir!" Seeing this, Pan Tu dared not ask further and left quickly.

Soon, the elders of the Black Eagle Prefecture gathered in the Yihe Hall. Their bewildered faces showed their confusion.

"I say, what exactly happened? Why have you gathered us all here?"

"I don't know. Judging by the Great Elder's demeanor, this matter seems significant."

"..."

As the elders were discussing amongst themselves, Liu Benlian emerged from the great hall.

"Second Elder, why have you all come here?"

Hearing the question, the Black Eagle Prefecture's Second Elder, Pan Sen, stepped out from the crowd. "Second Madam, don't you know what's going on either?"

"Who summoned you all here?" For some reason, Liu Benlian suddenly sensed that something bad had happened, though she couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"It seems to be the Prefecture Lord." Pan Sen was puzzled. "If it's such a major event, why would the Prefecture Lord summon us to the Second Madam's palace? Why not the main assembly hall? Could it be that the Prefecture Lord intends to make the Second Young Master the Young Prefecture Lord?"

"Right!"

"It must be."

Besides this possibility, Pan Sen couldn't think of any other reason.

"To make Chen'er the Young Prefecture Lord?" Liu Benlian pondered for a moment, then shook her head slightly. "Second Elder, that's likely impossible."

"Impossible?"

"Mm..." Liu Benlian nodded. "I mentioned this to the Prefecture Lord a while ago, and his attitude hasn't changed. To compensate me, he specifically gave me the Black Eagle Token, so he wouldn't..."

"Wait!"

Liu Benlian seemed to recall something. "Black Eagle..."

Before she could finish speaking, a booming voice announced, "The Prefecture Lord has arrived."