Huo Yuan, Garrison Commander of the Eastern Extremity Spirit Continent.
He looked to be just over forty.
His features were hard, his cheekbones high, and his eye sockets slightly sunken.
His eyes shimmered with heavy, watery light in the void.
His cultivation was utterly undisguised. The pressure of the Mahayana Realm spread outward like an invisible tide.
Some of those standing beside him wore the long robes of the Eastern Extremity Spirit Continent Garrison Office. Others wore the black robes covered in lightning patterns unique to the Azure Thunder Ancient Clan. There were also several Attendants from major local merchant associations of the Eastern Extremity Spirit Continent, their cultivations ranging from the Spirit Transformation Realm to the Body Integration Realm.
There was no fear on Luo Qinghan's face. Instead, a trace of mockery appeared. "No wonder the remnants of the Azure Thunder Ancient Clan dared return. So they had found such a backer.
"But Huo Yuan's arrival changes nothing.
"The Azure Thunder Ancient Clan made the first move. They robbed three of our merchant caravans and even reached the edge of the Four Mortal Domains.
"Since they themselves were unafraid of death, if I clean up the trash of the Endless Starfield for my master, who has the right to say otherwise?"
Upon seeing Luo Qinghan, Huo Yuan gave a slight bow before saying in a deep voice, "Lady Luo, I will not beat around the bush with you.
"The Azure Thunder Ancient Clan is an ancient clan officially registered within the Eastern Extremity Spirit Continent. For thirty-eight thousand years, they have abided by the rules set down by the True Lord of Myriad Realms.
"Not only have they paid their taxes on time, they have never shown any sign of rebellion.
"This time, your Northern Dipper Immortal Mansion enforced