Chapter 466: Chapter 277: Scheming

However, General Li did not back down. His gaze was resolute, and a powerful, imposing aura emanated from him—an invisible force that seemed to freeze the very air.

The hundreds of elite soldiers behind him also stood tall in unison, gripping their weapons, ready to fight at a moment’s notice.

The man in black saw this and was secretly alarmed.

He knew that despite his own considerable strength, escaping unscathed from a top-tier Grandmaster at Innate Great Success and hundreds of elite soldiers would be no easy task.

But he didn’t give up. He knew his mission. Taking a deep breath, he composed himself for the fight to come.

A battle was imminent. The man in black stared intently at General Li, searching for an opening.

However, General Li was like an immovable mountain. No matter how the man in black probed, he could find no opening.

Just then, the man in black attacked, his figure lunging toward General Li like a phantom.

His speed was so extreme he was practically a blur. Yet General Li seemed to expect it, shifting slightly to one side and deftly dodging the attack.

General Li immediately countered with a thrust of his own.

The thrust was lightning-fast, catching the man in black completely off guard. He scrambled back several steps, barely avoiding the blade.

The man in black was utterly shocked. He had never expected General Li to be this powerful.

But General Li gave him no time to think, attacking again. This time, his assault was even more relentless, as if he intended to kill the man in black on the spot.

The man in black defended with all his might, but he was still no match for General Li’s onslaught.

At the same time, the hundreds of elite soldiers behind General Li also launched a fierce assault, driving the man in black into a desperate corner.

Still, the man in black did not give up. He knew he had to hold on. He counterattacked with everything he had, desperately searching for a way out.

But General Li and his soldiers were perfectly coordinated. Their defense was impenetrable, leaving the man in black with no avenue of escape.

The battle raged on for a long time, and the man in black was utterly exhausted.

He knew he was at a disadvantage, but he still had no intention of giving up.

But just then, General Li launched a decisive strike, knocking the man in black to the ground.

The man in black slammed hard onto the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

He knew he had been defeated, but his heart was filled with bitter resentment and helplessness.

However, General Li gave him no time to recover, swiftly moving in to subdue him.

"Lord Wei, this fiend is one of Fang Yue’s men. He was attempting to assassinate the special envoy. I fear that Fang Yue has thrown in his lot with the rebels of the Shadow Association."

A dead silence fell as General Li finished speaking.

The man in black, bound tightly and unable to move, could only let out labored gasps.

The eyes of the hundreds of elite soldiers sharpened. They tightened their grip on their weapons, ready for any sudden developments.

"The Shadow Association?"

A deep voice shattered the silence. It was Lord Wei. His brow was furrowed, a cold glint in his eyes.

The earlier look of panic on his face had vanished without a trace, replaced by a sinister, ruthless expression.

"These traitors and usurpers dare to run amok in my Great Wei’s Gongzhou Prefecture! General Li, you’ve done well to uncover their plot in time. And as for Fang Yue of the Gongzhou Prefecture Observatory—a mud-legged peasant promoted to his post by Imperial favor! Instead of repaying His Majesty’s grace, he colludes with traitors. He deserves to die!"

Lord Wei’s words were filled with determination and a chilling intent that sent a palpable wave of killing intent through everyone present.

His gaze swept over every soldier present, as if to tell them this battle was far from over.

General Li, who knew Lord Wei’s determination and power well, nodded. "Lord Wei," he said in a low voice, "the Shadow Association may have failed this time, but they certainly won’t let the matter rest. We must be fully prepared in case they strike again."

Lord Wei sneered. "You’re right, General Li. The rebels of the Shadow Association have always lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. We must capture them all in one fell swoop and eliminate this threat for good!"

He turned to the soldiers behind him and shouted, "Relay my orders! Put the entire city on high alert and strengthen all defenses. Simultaneously, dispatch an elite force to the Gongzhou Prefecture Observatory. Arrest Fang Yue and all his associates and interrogate them severely! I want to know exactly how they are colluding with the Shadow Association!"

The orders were relayed quickly. As the soldiers sprang into action, a tense atmosphere enveloped the entire city.

General Li also addressed his own elite soldiers. "Men, this battle isn’t over. We must remain vigilant and be ready for anything."

The elite soldiers roared their assent in unison. Their gazes were firm and sharp, as if they were already prepared for the next battle.

’So they’re just putting on a show... all to come after me?’ Fang Yue finally understood.

The Wei Family had never intended to let him take over as the acting Mansion Master of Gongzhou Prefecture. This whole thing was just another move in their scheme.

Fang Yue’s appearance shattered the surrounding calm. His eyes were ice-cold, and Primordial Qi surged through his body. He was like an awakened beast, ready to launch a fatal attack against his enemies.

General Li and the hundreds of elite soldiers were instantly on high alert. Gripping their weapons, they formed a defensive line, ready to face an attack from Fang Yue at any moment.

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