The overwhelming army covered half of the city, blocking most of the sunlight. The sky and the earth instantly became a little darker, as if it was going to rain.
A strong aura of murder spread from the army. The aura was mixed with the smell of blood and the evil left by years of battles. It made everyone present feel restless. Even their breathing became rapid. It felt as if their chests were being pressed by a big stone, which was very uncomfortable.
This is the aura that can only be condensed by an army that has experienced countless life-and-death battles and crawled out of Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood. It is completely different from the aura of monks fighting one-on-one in ordinary times. It is even more frightening and terrifying.
Above the clouds, Young Master Situ looked down at the three Ye Chen people below, the resentment and fierceness in his eyes almost overflowing.
He gritted his teeth so hard that the roots of his teeth were almost broken, and said to a middle-aged man with a resolute face and cold eyes next to him, "Uncle Three! It's them!!! It's these three people!"
"These people not only dare to beat me, but also dare to humiliate me in public. They even threaten to destroy our Situ Household masters. They say that we Situ Household people will kill one by one or kill both of us!!!"
He deliberately emphasized the words "kill Situ Household" and "humiliate me". His voice was full of incitement, and the veins on his face popped out. He was obviously extremely hateful.
He wished he could rush down right now and cut Ye Chen into pieces, but he knew he couldn't defeat them, so he could only rely on his third uncle to stand up for him.
The middle-aged man known as "Third Uncle" heard this and glanced at the three Ye Chen with a cold look. His eyes seemed to be quenched with poison, which made people feel chilly.
He nodded slowly, with no expression on his face, as if he had just heard an insignificant thing.
In fact, he knew very well that what his eldest nephew said was half-truth and half-false, and he must have added fuel to the fire.
Situ Household has been running rampant for so many years in the Central Continent, but no one has dared to easily say that they want to destroy Situ Household. How could these three young people who look young have such courage?
It was probably because the eldest nephew had caused trouble himself and was reprimanded. He felt unconvinced and deliberately made the matter serious.
But he doesn't care about that.
In his opinion, Situ Household people should be held up and respected no matter where they go. Anyone who dares to provoke them, no matter whether they are right or wrong, must pay a heavy price!
Otherwise, who will be afraid of Situ Household's reputation in the future?
From now on, any cat or dog will dare to bully Situ Household, so how can Situ Household gain a foothold in the Central Continent?
The third uncle's eyes fell on Youruo and Xie Purou first, and he frowned slightly.
He could see the level of strength of these two women. They were Middle Stage God King. Their aura was stable and they were considered the best. They were pretty good, but that was all. In his eyes, they were no different from ants.
But when his eyes moved to Ye Chen, his pupils suddenly shrank, and there was a trace of surprise in his heart. "Huh? This is interesting, I can't see through his details???"
In his eyes, Ye Chen was like a shadow shrouded in mist, hazy, like a real existence. Standing there, you could see his figure and clothes, but it also seemed like it would disappear at any time.
His aura and his realm were all wrapped in an invisible layer. No matter how much he used his spiritual sense to explore, he could not get in. He could only feel nothingness.
This was the first time he encountered this feeling. It was so weird that it made him feel a little uncomfortable.
However, this only surprised him for a moment, and did not cause him any fear.
He has been practicing for so many years, what kind of strong person has he not seen?
In order to prevent others from seeing through their strength, many old monsters will practice secret techniques to conceal their aura, or wear magic weapons that can hide their cultivation. Some can even disguise themselves as ordinary people.
Therefore, he has long been accustomed to encountering such people who cannot see through the details, so there is nothing surprising about him.
Anyway, no matter how strong Ye Chen is, no matter whether he really has any trump cards, these three people must die here today.
Only when they die can Situ Household's face be restored, and others can know how miserable the consequences of provoking Situ Household will be!
"You four, go kill them."
The third uncle said to the four men in black armor behind him without looking back.
These four people stood at the front of the team. Their armors were thicker than those of the other soldiers, with complex patterns engraved on them. They had long swords hanging on their waists, and their auras were somewhat stronger than those of the surrounding soldiers.
At first glance, they are no ordinary characters - they are the four captains of the Heavenly Severance Army, and their strength is also top-notch among the Heavenly Severance Army.
Situ Household's Heavenly Severance Army has a total of twenty leaders. Each one needs to go through the test of life and death, reach at least the Middle God Emperor Stage realm, and be the best in the same realm, in order to secure the position of captain.
These four people were able to join them, and they had no idea how much blood they had on their hands, and their strength was already far beyond that of ordinary monks.
After the four captains heard the order, there was no wave on their faces. There was no hesitation or unnecessary movement. They just nodded slightly and accepted the order.
Immediately afterwards, the four people jumped straight down from the towering clouds.
The black armor on their bodies drew four rays of cold light in the sun, with a sharp sound that tore the air, and hit the bluestone in front of Cloud Crane Tower.
Just listen to "Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" Four loud noises exploded one after another, and the iron-hard bluestone was instantly smashed to pieces. The gravel flew several feet away, and the smoke and dust filled the air, almost covering half of the street.
Centered on where the four people landed, a strong wave of air swept out in all directions. The wooden tables set up on the roadside were overturned, and the pottery bowls and pots fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
The people watching around were so frightened that they no longer cared about watching the fun and stepped back one after another. Some even turned around and ran away, for fear of being hit by gravel or being affected by the wave of air.
They just came to join in the fun, but they didn't want to risk their own lives.
A large area of the originally blocked-up street suddenly became empty, leaving only a few brave people who hid behind far corners and peeked out to peek.
"The four Heavenly Severance Army captains were directly dispatched? This... isn't this overkill?!"
A person hiding behind the corner murmured in a low voice, his voice full of shock, and even his teeth were chattering slightly.
In his entire life, this is the first time he has seen Situ Household launch such a battle for three young people.
Everyone knows that the strength of every Heavenly Severance Army captain is unfathomable, and the realm of Middle God Emperor Stage is just the minimum standard. They have been fighting on the battlefield all year round, and their actual combat experience is far richer than that of monks of the same realm. Their attacks are ruthless and their moves are deadly.
Now we are just dealing with three young people who seem to have no background, but four captains are sent out at once. This battle is more than enough to deal with a leader of a medium force.
But then I thought about it, and everyone took it for granted that for Situ Household, the four Heavenly Severance Army captains might not be anything at all.
Situ Household has a profound knowledge and a lot of masters. Using four captains to clean up three young people who don't know the heights of the world is just a casual move. It not only shows the majesty of Situ Household, but also solves the trouble quickly. Why not?
Many people were so driven by the powerful aura emanating from the four captains that they didn't even dare to breathe and could only watch from a distance.
After the four captains landed on the ground, they did not take action immediately. They just stood side by side outside the gate of Cloud Crane Tower, like four black iron towers, staring coldly into the building. The murderous intent in their eyes almost overflowed, making the surrounding air become cold and biting.
One of the captains took a step forward, and the heavy armor stepped on the gravel, making a crisp "click" sound.
His eyes fell on Steward Wang who came after hearing the news, and his voice was as cold as ice in the cold winter, without any warmth. "You Cloud Crane Tower, do you want to protect these people???"
Steward Wang's face instantly turned pale, a bit whiter than paper.
He is just a small steward of Cloud Crane Tower. He is usually responsible for registering guests, arranging rooms, and handling some trivial matters. Where have you seen such a battle?
Facing the gazes of the four Heavenly Severance Army captains, he felt as if he was being targeted by four tigers. A layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back. His hands unconsciously clenched his sleeves, and he couldn't even finish his words: "I... we..."
Just when he was in a dilemma, with the sweat on his forehead dripping down his face, and almost crying, a gentle man's voice suddenly came from behind him, like a warm current, which relieved him. "Captain, please calm down, I, Cloud Crane Tower, have no intention of becoming an enemy of Situ Household."
Everyone looked around and saw a man with a long beard slowly walking out of Cloud Crane Tower.
His beard is very neatly groomed and has a light luster. It can be seen that it has been carefully maintained.
He was wearing a light blue gown. The fabric of the gown was woven from the extremely rare Ice Silkworm Silk. It felt delicate and smooth, and had a soft luster in the sunlight. It was worth a lot at first glance.
In his hand, he shook a paper fan with landscape pictures on it. The green mountains and green waters on the fan were lifelike, and the ink stains were just right. When he was fanning, there was also a faint fragrance of ink, and his whole person exuded a gentle and elegant scholarly style, which was incompatible with the tense atmosphere in front of him.
Seeing this man, Steward Wang and the plump woman just now seemed to have seen a savior. They quickly lowered their heads and bowed respectfully, with obvious awe in their voices. "The shopkeeper!"
The plump woman's voice even trembled a little, obviously she was relieved.
The sky fell, and finally there was a tall person holding it up.
This man holding a paper fan is the shopkeeper of Cloud Crane Tower. His surname is He. He has a very high status in Cloud Crane Tower, second only to the original poster.
As long as Master of Cloud Crane Tower doesn't show up, he will take charge of all matters in the building, whether it's welcoming guests, managing accounts, or handling disputes.
With him here, not only Steward Wang and the plump woman breathed a sigh of relief, but even the people hiding around them quietly felt relieved.
Shopkeeper He has always been tactful and may be able to resolve this crisis.
"Shopkeeper He!!!"
The plump woman called softly from behind, with a hint of reassurance in her voice, as if she had found her backbone.
Shopkeeper He raised her hand and waved it gently, indicating that she didn't need to say anything and could just leave the matter to herself.
He walked slowly in front of the four captains, stopped, still with a gentle smile on his face, gently shook the paper fan, and continued unhurriedly, "These three guests are indeed distinguished guests that I, Cloud Crane Tower, personally welcomed in. And the captain must have heard about the cause of this matter. --It was Young Master Situ who made trouble in the building after being drunk and disturbed other guests, and then the dispute broke out. To put it bluntly, it was a misunderstanding. We are all people in the Central Continent world, and we don't see each other when we look up, so why go to war over a misunderstanding???"
As the shopkeeper of Cloud Crane Tower, he always remembers the rules set by the original poster - everyone who enters Cloud Crane Tower is a distinguished guest and must do his best to protect him.
Even if the other party is Situ Household, they cannot be allowed to touch their guests in Cloud Crane Tower at will.
What's more, he also has his own plans in mind. Although Situ Household is strong, he will not really start a full-scale war with Cloud Crane Tower just for the sake of a dandy's face.
Yes, the overall strength of Cloud Crane Tower is indeed inferior to Situ Household, but Cloud Crane Tower has been able to gain a foothold in the Central Continent for so many years, so it is not without its trump card.
There are not only a few retired old priests in the building, but also the support of other forces behind them.
If Situ Household really wants to break out and start a war, even if they win in the end, it will definitely be a tragic victory with heavy losses and a great loss of vitality.
As long as the people of Situ Household are not stupid, they will never do this kind of thing that hurts both sides and damages one's own origin.
But the Heavenly Severance Army captain didn't take his advice. His face was still cold, the murderous intent in his eyes had not diminished at all, and his tone was full of threats. "What? Shopkeeper He is trying to protect them, and is going against me, Situ Household???"
He took a step closer, and the murderous aura in his body became even heavier, making the air around him seem to solidify.
When Shopkeeper He heard this, he immediately looked frightened and waved his hands quickly. The smile on his face was a bit flattering, and his tone was lower. "No, no, no, the captain is joking, but we don't dare! We don't dare!"
He shook the paper fan gently, trying to ease the tense atmosphere in front of him, "We Cloud Crane Tower are just running a small business. We open the door to welcome guests and just want to be safe. How can we have the courage to go against Situ Household? But this matter is really not big. It is just a little verbal dispute between young people. There is no need to get into a fight with each other, don't you think???"
As he spoke, he quietly observed the expressions of the four captains. He knew in his heart that he could not be tough now but could only be soft.
The four captains looked at each other with hesitation in their eyes.
The order they received was to kill the three Ye Chen, but now Shopkeeper He has stepped in to stop them. If they do it forcefully, they will not give Cloud Crane Tower face. If a conflict between the two families really occurs, they cannot bear the responsibility.
For a moment, all four of them stopped moving, and the scene fell into a stalemate.
But Situ Household is Situ Household after all, and his strong style will not change.
"Shopkeeper He is wrong. I, Situ Household, never intend to go to war with Cloud Crane Tower. We just want to target the people who should be targeted."
The captain said calmly, but he suddenly changed the subject. "But if you insist on protecting those three people, then don't blame us for not giving face!!!"