With one palm strike, he killed a man who had been timid and hesitant. The hall fell deathly silent; not even a crow or sparrow could be heard.
"This is Prince Fu's order, not something being discussed with you."
Ye Wuchen's venomous gaze swept across the crowd as he issued a cold threat.
"All of you, move at once. Otherwise, I will not spare you."
The powers of Peace Prefecture had been two-faced snakes and rats, outwardly obedient while secretly defiant, sitting on the fence and watching. Prince Fu had long been dissatisfied with them.
If not for being beyond his reach, these forces would have been dealt with long ago.
Now that heaven had bestowed such a perfect opportunity, these forces still wished to cower and watch from the sidelines. They were already courting death.
"If you anger the Prince, and your deeds are made public, do you think the imperial court will spare you?"
These people had secretly pledged themselves to Prince Fu's Residence. Once Prince Fu's Residence announced it to the world, the imperial court would exterminate them.
At those words, everyone shuddered. They knew Ye Wuchen was right.
Once the bow was drawn, there was no turning back. They had no choice but to walk this road to the very end.
"Lord Ye, we shall follow Prince Fu's lead alone. Through boiling water and raging fire, we will not shrink from anything."
After a moment of silence, Yan Yuanlong of the Yan Lineage was the first to state his position.
Now, they could only cooperate with Prince Fu's Residence with all their strength. Only by taking Peace Prefecture could they preserve their families and lives, perhaps even rise to dazzling heights.
"We shall obey all of Lord Ye's commands without a word of objection."
The others