The Fall of the Hong Manor, Part Two

The Young Marshal seized the blade light in one grab. Cold and stern, he closed in and suddenly kicked out. "Lone King Wind God Leg!"

When those eight words were shouted by six hundred thousand troops, five peak Human Immortals, countless thunder-tribulation experts, and heroic overlords, the massive roar nearly overturned the entire city of Yujing.

This had been Hong Yi's order. Not a single member of the Hong Family, great or small, was to be allowed to escape; not one was to be let go. They were all to be captured, then punished according to the laws of the land once Prince Yu held power.

"Go! There's a secret passage in our mansion! We can escape Yujing City through it. The enemy is too powerful today; they've probably already seized control of the situation. But that's nothing. As long as we escape, we can immediately strike back and summon experts from across the realm. Don't forget, South Province is our territory too, and many of the governors and provincial commanders throughout the land are from our Hong Family. Once today's news spreads, those governors will surely raise troops to protect the Emperor. The realm will descend into chaos, and Prince Yu will never be able to control the situation! Besides, His Majesty isn't dead yet! As long as His Majesty defeats Hong Yi, the overall situation will be settled!"

Hong Xi had already cultivated to the realm of a mid-stage Human Immortal. The Golden Immortal Cloak on his body was immensely powerful, and the divine blade Prison Suppressor in his hand had been reforged into an exceptionally formidable Dharma artifact.

"Prince Yu's army has committed no offense, not even so much as taking a needle or thread. Their discipline is truly strict. This is the result of having Sage