Yu Xiaogang Abuses His Power and Overestimates Himself!

Bai Chenxiang finally snapped back to reality, quickly pulling her hand back and straightening her expression to report:

"Master, people from the Heaven Dou Empire have entered the city."

"Leading them is that Yu Xiaogang, who calls himself the Grandmaster, along with the Star Luo Empire prince, Dai Mubai."

"They brought quite a large army, claiming they are here to... requisition our supplies and manpower to jointly resist the Spirit Hall Empire."

As she said this, a flicker of disgust flashed through Bai Chenxiang's eyes.

Venti, having heard her out, merely shrugged indifferently.

"Is that all?"

He lay back down, even crossing his legs in a relaxed manner.

"I thought it was something important."

"Their legs belong to them; if they want to come, let them come."

To Venti, these worldly disputes and the shifting of power were all far too dull.

As long as they didn't disturb him from drinking wine and listening to the wind, what difference did it make who sat on the throne?

Bai Chenxiang looked at her master's nonchalant appearance, feeling a bit helpless, yet finding it entirely expected.

This was just how her master was.

He remained unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.

It was as if nothing in this world could truly catch his eye.

"But Master, they don't seem to have come with good intentions."

Bai Chenxiang said with some concern:

"That Dai Mubai is rumored to be a Titled Douluo already, and his arrogance is quite overbearing."

"Furthermore, now that the Sky Curtain has appeared and the situation on the continent is turbulent, should we..."

Venti waved his hand, cutting her off.

He pointed toward the golden scroll in the sky, his eyes sparkling with keen interest:

"Compared to those clowns, I am much more interested in this."

"With the appearance of this Golden Ranking, I fear this continent is about to descend into total chaos."

"As for those people from the Heaven Dou Empire..."

Venti turned his head to look at Bai Chenxiang, a gentle smile curling at the corners of his mouth:

"If they are polite, treat them as guests."

"If they dare to cause trouble..."

He paused, his tone remaining as light as if he were commenting on the pleasant weather:

"Then wipe them out."

"Handle such trivial matters yourselves; there is no need to specifically ask me."

Hearing this, Bai Chenxiang felt a sense of relief.

With her master's words, she finally had the confidence she needed.

"Yes, Master!"

"Xiangxiang understands."

Bai Chenxiang stood up, looking at Venti's refined profile, a surge of warmth rising in her heart.

Although her master usually didn't concern himself with affairs, he was always so reassuring at critical moments.

Not daring to disturb Venti's interest in watching the ranking any further, she bowed and quietly withdrew.

The moment she turned, the tenderness in Bai Chenxiang's eyes vanished, replaced by a sharp, icy glint.

Since her master said that if they dared to cause trouble, they should be wiped out.

Then she would like to see exactly how much weight this so-called Grandmaster and prince really carried!

Inside Godwind City, on the main thoroughfare.

The streets, usually bustling and lively, were now in a state of utter chaos.

A squad of soldiers wearing the standard armor of the Heaven Dou Empire was wantonly ransacking the shops and residences along the street.

"By order of the State Preceptor, we are requisitioning military supplies!"

"Everyone, behave yourselves!"

"That vase looks good, take it!"

"This bag of grain is military necessity, confiscated!"

The soldiers rudely shoved the commoners, loading all valuables and food onto their wagons.

Some soldiers even forcibly dragged young, able-bodied men, shoving them into the ranks.

Cries, pleas for mercy, and angry shouts rose and fell in succession.

Yu Xiaogang sat atop a tall steed, his hands clasped behind his back, his face radiating an aura of righteous indignation.

He looked at the fearful commoners around him and shouted loudly:

"Fellow countrymen, do not panic!"

"The Spirit Hall Empire has launched an unjust war, leaving the people in misery."

"We do this for justice, for peace!"

"Every grain of food and every copper coin you contribute will become a force to combat evil!"

"This is your honor!"

He spoke with such high-minded righteousness that it was as if he were conducting a sacred sermon.

As for the soldiers' behavior of pilfering and lining their own pockets, he chose to turn a blind eye.

In his view, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles.

As long as he could defeat the Spirit Hall Empire and prove his theories correct, such sacrifices were necessary.

Beside him, Dai Mubai wore an expression of impatience.

He had no interest in paying attention to these ant-like commoners.

His gaze was locked firmly onto the Sky Curtain, his brows furrowed.

The Clear Sky Sect was only ranked sixth.

Who, then, were the top five?

This unknown variable made him, a newly promoted Titled Douluo, feel a trace of unease.

"This Golden Ranking... why hasn't it announced the fifth place yet?"

Dai Mubai muttered irritably.

Just then, a commotion broke out ahead.

"Stop!"

A sharp, feminine cry exploded on the street like a thunderclap.

Immediately following, a burst of green poisonous mist erupted, instantly blasting away the soldiers who were about to lay hands on a young girl.

It was Dugu Yan!

She had just arrived on the scene with a squad of Godwind City garrison troops.

Seeing the scene before her, Dugu Yan trembled with rage.

The street was in shambles, the commoners were panicked, and some had been beaten until they were bloodied.

Was this an army?

They were nothing but a pack of bandits!

"What are you doing!"

Fury burned in Dugu Yan's emerald eyes as she glared at Yu Xiaogang and Dai Mubai:

"This is Godwind City, not the backyard of your Heaven Dou Empire!"

"Committing arson, murder, and plunder in broad daylight—have you no shame!"

Hearing this, Dai Mubai slowly withdrew his gaze from the Sky Curtain and turned to look at Dugu Yan.

When he saw who it was, a flicker of contempt flashed in his heterochromatic eyes.

"Oh, look who it is."

"If it isn't the loser from back then, Dugu Yan."

A mocking smirk curled the corners of Dai Mubai's mouth.

During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament years ago, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where Dugu Yan belonged, had been thoroughly crushed by them, the Shrek Seven Devils.

That memory was a humiliation for Dugu Yan, but for Dai Mubai, it was the beginning of his glory.

"What? So many years have passed, and your temper is still this fiery?"

Dai Mubai urged his horse forward a few steps, releasing the terrifying pressure belonging to a level 95 Titled Douluo without reservation.

BOOM—!

The air seemed to solidify instantly.

Under this pressure, the garrison soldiers behind Dugu Yan turned pale, their legs went weak, and they nearly collapsed to the ground.

Even Dugu Yan had to release her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor martial soul to resist.

Dai Mubai looked at Dugu Yan, the disdain in his eyes deepening:

"Dugu Yan, for the sake of our past acquaintance, I advise you to be sensible."

"I have long since been reborn; I am no longer someone you can afford to provoke."

"Behave, step aside, and surrender the city's supplies and population. Perhaps then I might put in a good word for you before the Master, allowing Godwind City to submit to my Heaven Dou Empire."

"Otherwise..."

A flash of murderous intent crossed the eyes of Dai Mubai:

"Today shall be the day of Godwind City's destruction!"