Jiang Yu nodded, a cold smile curling his lips. "Understood, Ancestor."
With a flash, he vanished from the command room. The next instant, he appeared before the people of Blue Star. He wore lavish robes, his features handsome and his aura unfathomable.
His gaze swept over the crowd with aloof indifference. When he spotted Lan Xinghai, he paused briefly before giving a disdainful smile.
"Lan Xinghai? What is the mighty Monarch of the Azure Empire doing in a backwater like this?" His voice carried a hint of mockery, as though the very idea were laughable.
Lan Xinghai's expression darkened, but he did not argue. He knew the depth of the Jiang Clan's strength-something his Azure Empire could never match. Gritting his teeth, he asked in a low voice:
"Jiang Yu, why did your Jiang Clan attack our fleet?" Jiang Yu sneered.
"Why? Because you were in our way. Blue Star belongs to the Jiang Clan."
He spoke as though it were only natural, as though Blue Star were already theirs for the taking.
Lan Xinghai's expression grew even uglier, but he knew this was no time for bravado. All he could do was remain silent.
Ignoring Lan Xinghai's silence, Jiang Yu cleared his throat and announced in a booming voice:
"I, Jiang Yu of the Jiang Clan, have come on the Ancestor's orders to notify you all... Leave Blue Star within three hours. Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!"
His voice thundered across the sky, reaching every ear with perfect clarity. The crowd on the ground erupted at once. Someone shouted in fury:
"What gives you the right? This is our home!" Someone clenched their fists, eyes blazing:
"What right do you have to drive us out?" Some wept quietly, while others sank to their knees in despair.
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