"Old Ancestor has passed away!"
The cries rang out one after another, unbroken.
There was grief, but far more terror.
Outside the gate, Zhao Xianda and the elders of the Lushan Sect exchanged bewildered looks.
"Break down the gate!"
At Zhao Xianda's command, several men from the Commandery Commandant Office immediately hefted thick logs. With a burst of Hidden Strength, they charged forward.
At the same time, figures drew their sabers with ringing clangs. After speeding up in two or three steps, they borrowed the momentum and vaulted over the wall.
Boom!
As the men from the Commandery Commandant Office landed atop the wall, the heavy black-and-copper-inlaid wooden gate was smashed open.
This was also a tactic of the Commandery Commandant Office.
Attacking from both sides at once could force the defenders to deal with one thing while losing sight of another.
However, they soon discovered that it was completely unnecessary.
The Du Family's influence was immense. They kept countless household guards, and from the Shu King Residence to the government offices throughout Shu, they had connections everywhere.
The Du Family members were arrogant and domineering. Even after discovering that the Commandery Commandant Office had surrounded them, they still believed Old Ancestor could summon people to save the day.
Thus, they had organized a group to stand guard.
At first, they had been quite confident. But upon hearing that Old Ancestor had passed away, their minds instantly became a tangled mess.
"Anyone who moves dies!"
The wolf-like members of the Commandery Commandant Office swarmed in, directly killing several who resisted before shouting threats.
The remaining people panicked and threw down their weapons.
"Move!"
Zhao Xianda strode forward, pushed aside a servant foolish enough to block his way, and led his men straight into the rear hall.
The Du Family had