As tens of thousands of Phoenix Spirit clansmen flooded the streets to watch the Phoenix Spirit Guard Seventh Guard Second Brigade parade through the streets carrying coffins, the entire Chen Estate had already descended into chaos.
The first to fall into chaos was the residence of Chen Denglong, Minister of Military Affairs.
When experts like Denglong cultivated, they did so in specially designated Quiet Rooms to avoid disturbances, making it virtually impossible for them to hear sounds from afar.
Yet throughout Chen Estate, the roars of the Second Brigade Phoenix Spirit Guards on the streets and the rumors they spread could be heard loud and clear.
Those rumors and slogans made the steward of Chen Estate turn deathly pale.
Though he had never encountered such a situation before, the steward understood how terrifying such rumors could be.
One mishandling of these rumors could leave a stain on his master's name for life, perhaps even ruin him entirely.
The tongue of the people was a thing to be feared!
Especially since the Phoenix Spirit Race was so small!
When the steward reported the matter to Chen Denglong in a trembling voice, Chen Denglong's first reaction was disbelief.
"Parading through the streets with coffins? Impossible, right? Who would dare court death like that?"
"My lord, it's true! Nearly everyone in Phoenix City has gone to watch! By now, it has probably spread throughout the city and beyond. You have to go see for yourself!" The steward was nearly in tears.
A few breaths later, Chen Denglong's face had turned livid.
"Bastards! Who said I embezzled the compensation for fallen Guards? Those scoundrels dare spread rumors to deceive the masses? I'll lead troops there and chop them to pieces right now!" Enraged, Chen Denglong flew into a fury and turned to issue military