Among the crowd were members of the Qian Clan and the Luo Clan, as well as people from the various Aristocratic Clans and factions in the surrounding area.
But at the sight of the Command Token and the mention of the Heavenly Dao Alliance from Wu Longjie's lips, their imposing air immediately wilted.
They had never imagined that Wu Longjie, dressed in plain clothes, was actually a member of the Heavenly Dao Alliance.
Yu Hong gave Wu Longjie a surprised look. Seeing him arrive with Fang Qianyuan, he had assumed Wu Longjie belonged to the Azure Cloud Sect. He had never expected him to serve in the Heavenly Dao Alliance.
And his authority was considerable: he was a Constable.
Qian Shuisheng flew into a rage. "You've got some nerve! A mere Constable dares arrest us!"
He was practically beside himself with anger. He reckoned Wu Longjie's identity was genuine, but for a Constable of the Heavenly Dao Alliance to arrest them on charges of occupying their posts while doing nothing to earn their keep was utterly absurd.
True, the Heavenly Dao Alliance was an alliance of Righteous Path factions. True, the various Righteous Path Lineages and sects had signed agreements recognizing its authority and standing. But that did not mean they would allow it to ride roughshod over them!
Fang Qianyuan sneered. "A mere Constable? What an arrogant thing to say! As I see it, anyone who lets Demons run rampant and wreak havoc upon the world should be arrested. Anyone who holds the Righteous Path in their heart and cares for the people can do so!"
Wu Longjie smiled. "You're quite right, Young Master Fang. Thank you for lending a righteous hand just now."
Fang Qianyuan waved a hand. "As a Righteous Path sect, the Azure Cloud Sect shares