The war was swiftly quelled.
The Lin Family returned in triumph. With two Immortal Lords leading the charge and Lin Cheng supporting them from afar, they suffered few losses.
Other than some who were seriously injured, there were no deaths.
That was acceptable.
"Founding Ancestor Cheng, the enemy has been completely wiped out, and all remaining forces have been captured!"
Before long, the Grand Elder respectfully reported the results of the battle to Lin Cheng.
"Mm. Since the four great families have made a move against us, it would be impolite not to return the favor... They must have amassed quite a few good things over the years. It is time to collect some interest." Lin Cheng nodded lightly.
His face revealed nothing, but inwardly, he was already somewhat excited.
He wondered how much they would gain this time.
Would there be any treasures he could use?
Something capable of healing his injuries was unlikely... but even a more suitable weapon would do. That spear from before had merely been something Lin Cheng casually taken from the armory, one of the Lin Family's finest possessions.
Yet to Lin Cheng, it was still far too fragile.
Had he not deliberately restrained most of his power, that spear would likely have shattered long ago.
"Yes! Rest assured, Founding Ancestor Cheng. After this, the entirety of Heavenly Star City will return to the Lin Family's rule!" The Grand Elder was beside himself with excitement.
Heavenly Star City had originally been Lin Family territory!
And not just Heavenly Star City. Dozens, hundreds of nearby cities, and places even farther away had once all belonged to the Lin Family!
It was only because the Lin Family had fallen into decline that the other factions found an opening and seized what had originally belonged to them.