Everyone was greatly surprised.

Jiang Shang abruptly stood up and commanded, "Gather the Dark Web brothers from the three neighboring states and bring weapons to support."

"Yes!"

Someone said, "Relying solely on our Dark Web brothers definitely won't be enough to stop them. Since they dare to make such a move, they must be confident..."

"So, what should we do now? Retreat? But where to retreat to...?"

One of the elders said,

"Don't panic. The Tiandu Guard evidently came for us. We've already fought to this extent, both sides have suffered heavy losses. Thankfully, we have quite a few modern weapons, which seriously injured them. It's impossible to think about backing down now."

"Should we seek help? Don't look down on ordinary people with no great individual combat strength, but when it comes to the use of weapons, they are more skilled and experienced."

Everyone knew whom he was referring to.

They were talking about the military personnel of Huaxia.

However...

As soon as someone suggested it, it was rejected.

"That won't do. Empress Ziwei is not that foolish. With her temperament, she would definitely make people familiar with the characteristics of modern weapons. The military might be powerful, but cultivators can easily use Gang Qi to heavily injure them!"

Everyone nodded, their faces filled with helplessness.

"For us old folks, it's nothing; we are already prepared for death. But it's too unworthy to drag you all into it."

Upon hearing this,

Shangguan Hong, the Sect Master of the Luli Sect, said,

"That's not the right way to think... Our entire Luli Sect owes our lives to Mr. Fang Yu. If not for him, we would have long been dead, so... even if we die in this battle, we have earned our way back."

Xu Huawen from the Northern Desert laughed heartily,

"If that's the case, we've gained even more. The Xu family has prospered since over a thousand years ago, thanks to Mr. Fang Yu's grace. Why fear death!"

Just then.

A voice came from outside the courtyard—

"Why do we keep talking about death at every turn?"

Everyone looked over.

The speaker was none other than Fang Yu's good brother, Chen Daotian.

Following him were Xu Huawen and Lin Weifeng.

Everyone knew that these few individuals were close, and seeing them appear together was no surprise.

Jiang Shang looked at Chen Daotian and said, "Daotian, you are closer to Mr. Fang Yu; perhaps, do you have a way to withstand the Tiandu Guard?"

"No."

Chen Daotian spread his hands, "The opponent is very strong, with an unfathomable Empress Ziwei. We are at a disadvantage... There's no retreat; we can only fight. However, who will emerge as the victor is still unknown."

"I know the three of you have made quick strides in cultivation, but not even at the Circulation Heaven Position level, how could you possibly defeat those at the Supreme Heavenly Rank..."

"Don't be so disheartened. There's always a way out of no way!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

A guard rushed in, bowed, and said, "The Tiandu Guard has arrived at Weiyang State."

At this point, an elder spoke in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, what are we waiting for... Us old bones have long wanted to witness the might of the Tiandu Guard! Those who are willing, follow me!"

"Good! Let's go!"

All the elders stood up.

More than thirty at the Supreme Heavenly Rank, and over a dozen at the Circulation Heaven Position.

What a formidable force.

But now, they were forced to confront the arrival of the Tiandu Guard.

...

In Weiyang State.

The Tiandu Guard finally arrived at Weiyang State.

"By the Empress's decree, all rebels shall be convicted."

"Any rebels who surrender will be spared from death; those who resist stubbornly shall be killed without mercy."

"Go! We must capture these rebels in the shortest time possible!"

"Yes!"

Just as the Tiandu Guard was about to enter the bustling urban area.

Several figures flashed out—

An elder struck from mid-air.

Boom.

Gang Qi collided.

Dozens of elders also appeared, engaging in intense combat with the Tiandu Guard.

Both sides were at the Supreme Heavenly Rank. The battle was shockingly awe-inspiring.

The surrounding crowd quickly dispersed.

Only a few brave souls dared to secretly film with their mobile phones from the corners.

The videos they shot, once uploaded online, caused an uproar.

With the recent revival of Spiritual Energy, many people felt their bodies undergoing changes; some developed sharp senses while others gained immense strength... Witnessing these fights reminiscent of martial arts masters in the videos, the general public ignited a craze for martial arts.

Meanwhile.

The battle between the Tiandu Guard and the Dragon Emperor's old subordinates intensified.

However...

The Tiandu Mountain faction had already gained a significant advantage.

The Tiandu Guard alone was enough to contain these old subordinates of Supreme Heavenly Rank.

As for the others, the Dark Web, Luli Sect, Bai Ze lineage, and the Xu family from the Northern Desert, they were no match for the Seventy-One Sects, let alone the backing of the Five Great Divine Palaces and Empress Ziwei.

Soon.

The elders had no choice but to retreat.

The coordination of the Tiandu Guard was too in sync.

Even those ancient creatures of a thousand years couldn't break through their defense.

Coupled with physical exhaustion, they became less and less formidable.

"I advise you, surrender now. You might keep your corpses intact!" The Tiandu Guard left a trail of slaughter wherever they went.

On the streets of Weiyang State, some ordinary citizens were killed by the Tiandu Guard for being too bold.

In a moment.

The entire city was plunged into chaos.

After becoming aware of modern weaponry, Empress Ziwei marveled at the power of technology. So before carrying out the encirclement, she first dispatched forces of the Five Great Divine Palaces to secretly take control of the military base's modern weapons in Weiyang State.

Soon—

The Dragon Emperor's old subordinates were defeated.

The Tiandu Guard, following Empress Ziwei's command, did not kill them.

Instead, they captured them all alive, preparing to execute them all at once.

...

In a large courtyard.

Everyone was anxiously discussing strategies.

"There are already videos of our predecessors fighting the Tiandu Guard online... Clearly, they want to bait us."

"So, do we save them or not?"

In the courtyard, only the Dark Web, Xu family from the Northern Desert, Luli Sect, and Bai Ze lineage remained.

Chen Daotian snapped his fingers and said, "Save, why wouldn't we save?"

Xu Huawen asked, "With what do we save them? The Tiandu Guard are all experts of Heavenly Rank, isn't going there seeking death?"

"If we don't go to save them, we'll just be waiting to die slowly... We are too big of a target, the Five Great Divine Palaces are everywhere, they will come after us sooner or later."

The usually reticent Lin Weifeng spoke up:

"Empress Ziwei seems already aware of the power of modern weaponry; they won't give us a chance. But... we must look for one."

However—

Just as they finished speaking.

A cool voice came through.

"You, I'm afraid won't have that chance."

In midair.

An eight-bearer palanquin, carried by eight experts of Heavenly Position Level, slowly approached.

Gang Qi and Inner Essence were ceaselessly emanating.

Everyone was surprised, lifting their heads to look.

They couldn't help but gasp, "It's the Empress! The rest of you, withdraw! I will hold her off!"

"I'll stay as well!"

"Count me in!"

In the courtyard, no one left.

The eight-bearer palanquin gently landed in front of everyone.

Empress Ziwei, dressed in a Dragon Robe, emerged from the palanquin with calm and measured steps.

Her grace was elegant, her steps light.

Her gaze swept over everyone in the courtyard as she spoke indifferently, "I presume, you are Fang Yu's subordinates."

A sinking feeling filled everyone's hearts.

They had underestimated the Empress's wisdom.

They didn't expect that their location and movements had already been exposed, even controlled.

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