Everyone stopped in their tracks and looked back.

Chen Daotian was sprinting like a mad dog, looking around frantically... However, when he entered the Fang Family Courtyard, he was literally scared pissless by the level of destruction.

"Damn...no way, was this place bombed by planes and cannons? Is this a military film?"

Fang Yu rolled his eyes and said from a distance, "You only show up now and you still have the nerve?"

Chen Daotian scratched his head, quickening his pace.

Behind him, brothers from the Dark Web swarmed in.

And Lin Weifeng, Xu Huawen, and others...

Both were stunned by the mess all over the ground.

"I rushed over as soon as I heard the Fang Family was in trouble, okay? But there were too many brothers and not enough cars. Plus, there was a traffic jam... we can't fly. Even if we could, who knows if we'd just be shot down as soon as we took off."

Pfft.

Xu Sisi couldn't help but burst into laughter first.

Fang Yu said in annoyance, "Since you're here, help clean up the aftermath, and take those people's bodies back for the Dark Web to handle."

"Eh...not again, what a waste of talent!"

"You really won't do it?"

"No." Chen Daotian was fed up with always doing menial tasks.

"Fine, I'll have someone else do it." Fang Yu waved towards Xu Huawen, "Huawen, come here."

"Brother Yu!"

Xu Huawen walked over excitedly, then seeing bodies all over said, "It looks like a great battle took place here. They look so fragile. I wouldn't have come if I'd known."

Fang Yu smiled and said:

"Since you're already here, you clean up these bodies. Whatever you find on them is yours."

"What could these people possibly have?"

"Circulation Heaven Position warriors, what do you think?"

Circulation Heaven Position!?

The brothers who had just arrived were shocked. All these bodies lying on the ground were of Circulation Heaven Position warriors?

Hearing this, Chen Daotian was stunned for a moment, then quickly got it and rushed back, saying, "Brother Yu, what did you say? They're all Circulation Heaven Position warriors?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, I just had a brain fart earlier, I'm going to clean up the aftermath right now! I love collecting these kinds of things! I suddenly feel full of energy!" Chen Daotian stomped on the spot to psych himself up, "These are all Circulation Heaven Position, how can it be a waste of talent? I mustn't aim too high anymore, Chen Daotian, Chen Daotian, fight on, fight on…"

"…"

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Xu Huawen spoke up, "Hey, this is a task Brother Yu gave to me, step aside!"

"Feeling itchy again, huh? I usually take care of you, now you're snatching my job?" Chen Daotian retorted.

"Alright, big brother, how about we split it half-and-half?"

The two smiled at each other and said, "I think that works."

No sooner had they finished speaking.

Lin Weifeng, with arms crossed, walked up to them and suddenly thrust his sword between the two, saying, "Count me in."

"Weifeng, you're really forgetting ethics for profit, you never do any labor usually."

"Count me in." Lin Weifeng repeated.

"That's not happening…"

"Then, let's duel."

"Duel then... you think I'm afraid of you? It doesn't matter if you join, splitting it with one more person isn't a big deal. We can set a time to spar later!" Chen Daotian said.

"…"

Fang Ju approached Fang Yu and whispered, "Little rascal, what jokers you know, they're just like the ones you used to hang out with."

"Old man, that's a bit irresponsible of you to say, I used to be very decent!"

Just as they were about to enter the hall.

Tuoba Yong, who had been hesitating near the doorway, coughed.

Seeing this, Fang Yu said, "You come too."

…

Meanwhile.

The news of casualties at Lou Shan spread instantly throughout the Five Great Divine Palaces.

It caught the attention of all the Hall Masters.

As for the fifteen Circulation Heaven Position Sect Masters and the people of the Seventy-two Sects who were previously imprisoned in the backyard, no one seemed to notice them.

The sacrifice of a Supreme Heavenly Rank, who was even the Hall Master of the Wind Divine Temple, was a severe blow to the Five Great Divine Palaces.

In the grand hall of Tiandu Mountain,

Empress Ziwei, dignified with a phoenix crown and radiant attire, sat on the Dragon Chair in the grand hall, her gaze coldly sweeping over her ministers below.

"Your Majesty the Empress, the Divine Hall Master of the Dark Temple, who is also one of our Hall Masters from the Divine Halls of Tiandu Mountain... He died abroad while on a mission. Currently, the investigation is almost complete; it all starts from Jiangzhou Iron Fist King Fang Yu. Therefore, we request Your Majesty to issue an order to, taking advantage of the resurgence of Spiritual Energy, re-establish the Jiuzhou Empire and attack Jiangzhou!"

"I agree with Mr. Jiang's suggestion!"

"This so-called Saint Rank Doctor, he is too despicable!!"

"If he cannot be used by us, then killing him is the only option!"

"I agree!"

The entire hall was filled with voices of accusation.

Only Empress Ziwei's expression remained calm as she looked straight ahead.

She did not ask for the opinions of her subordinates and ministers but turned to her maid, Xia'er, and said, "Xia'er, what do you think?"

The maid slightly bowed and spoke in a calm and unhurried voice:

"Xia'er thinks, recklessly attacking Jiangzhou is not appropriate..."

As soon as she finished speaking,

Old Mr. Jiang retorted, "What do you know... How dare a mere maid presume to discuss such matters?"

"How presumptuous!" Two words from the Empress rang out.

Old Mr. Jiang immediately lowered his head, saying, "Your subordinate begs for forgiveness, I only have Tiandu Mountain's best interests at heart."

Empress Ziwei did not dwell on it.

If it weren't for the need of using someone, according to her usual practice, she would have already executed such an old man.

"Xia'er, continue."

"Yes!"

Maid Xia'er stood up straight, with the backing of the Empress, she spoke louder—

"My reasons are as follows: Firstly, it is true that the Spiritual Energy of major cities in the Nine Provinces of Huaxia is recovering, but rushing to rebuild the empire might lead to disadvantages. As far as I know, the technology in cities has already far surpassed our imagination. If it really came to war, we might not have the advantage... Some of you here should have visited and would surely agree with my point."

"I agree. The progress of human technology can now allow flying in the sky, those hard-armored vehicles that can fire powerful cannons, and the flying metal birds in the sky can drop bombs that devastate both heaven and earth... So far, I do not know how many kinds of weapons there are."

The hall was buzzing with discussions.

Most people supported this statement.

Maid Xia'er continued, "Secondly, the death of the Dark Temple Hall Master at Lou Shan indicates that this Iron Fist King is not simple. A simple array is not capable of killing a Supreme Heavenly Rank powerhouse. Earlier, Mr. Jiang mentioned that the investigation was clear, do you know how Lou Shan died?"

All were stunned.

Who knows?

"We will know when the Hall Master of the Wind Divine Temple, Ji Wenxuan, comes back."

Maid Xia'er said, "Then let's wait for Lord Ji."

After speaking, she continued, "Finally, Lou Shan's theft of the Tiandu Mountain Fire Dragon Order merits death! Mr. Jiang, did you investigate this matter thoroughly?"

The Fire Dragon Order!?

Faces changed dramatically among the crowd.

A clamoring erupted in the hall.

"How is this possible?"

"Even Lou Shan, who had the Fire Dragon Order, was killed!"

"Iron Fist King, who exactly is this divine figure?"

Some felt chills down their spines because... they felt that the Empress might have already known that Lou Shan stole the Fire Dragon Order. Yet... Lou Shan died.

It sounded more like a punishment...

Seeing everyone discussing fervently,

Empress Ziwei spoke, "We'll discuss this matter later... The timing is not quite right to march on the city. There are two tasks for you, first, find out exactly how formidable the city's technology is; second, I will personally handle the matter of the Saint Rank Doctor of Jiangzhou."

"Yes!" No one dared to object.

"Also, when Ji Wenxuan returns, have him come to see me."

"Yes!"

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