As Ye Kunlun soared into the sky, several sword energies struck directly at the Oceanic Department's First Combat Team's medicinal pill depot.
Boom, boom, boom—
In an instant, a series of explosions erupted, followed by towering flames that reddened the entire sky.
In a flash, the massive military base was blown to smithereens, with seawater rushing in to engulf it.
Before long, news of the destruction of the Oceanic Department's First Combat Team spread like a virus through the upper echelons of Toyo!
That was the First Combat Team of the Oceanic Department, the most powerful team in the entire Oceanic Department. Not only did it possess the most advanced weaponry in the world, but it also had two Elder-level powerhouses stationed there.
Under no circumstances could it have been so easily destroyed.
The Toyo high command immediately declared a state of emergency.
Major and minor television stations across the country reported extensively on the matter of the Oceanic Department's First Combat Team!
"Idiot!"
In a super-luxurious manor in the northern province of Toyo, an enraged roar was heard. "Contact Shioda. I want to know what happened!"
"Master, we can't contact the Colonel right now. Perhaps... the Colonel perished in the accident..."
"Nonsense!"
A middle-aged man with a middle-parted long hairstyle, wearing a samurai uniform, swung the samurai sword in his hand and cleaved his subordinate in half!
Blood and internal organs splattered everywhere.
Soon, two maids entered and cleaned up the scene.
"Sir, please don't be angry. Shioda is protected by two Elder-level powerhouses, so there shouldn't be any accidents," a beautiful woman in a traditional Toyo outfit stepped forward to comfort him.
"It's possible that the signal was interrupted due to the explosion. Let's wait for news first!"
The man was the father of Osaka Shioda, Osaka Suke.
Upon hearing the woman's words, the anger on Osaka Suke's face subsided slightly. "I have a feeling this matter is not that simple. I need to inform my father immediately!"
With that, Osaka Suke took out his phone and dialed his father's number.
The call rang a few times before being answered.
"Father, the First Combat Team has been attacked, and Shioda is currently out of contact!" Osaka Suke said sternly into the phone.
"Hmm, I already know."
On the other end of the phone, in an ancient and elegant room, an elder with a youthful countenance and a head full of white hair, tied in a bun, replied into the phone.
He was Osaka Suke's father, and Osaka Shioda's grandfather—Osaka Shinichiro.
Osaka Shinichiro's expression was calm as he continued, "The Yin Line has already dispatched people to investigate, and the results will be available soon."
"Father, I don't think this matter is that simple. Perhaps it was done by the Chinese," Osaka Suke said.
Clearly, Osaka Suke knew some things.
Soon, he recounted all of Osaka Shioda's recent actions to his father.
"I know about all these things," Osaka Shinichiro's voice held a hint of complexity. "My order was for him to annex the East Sea Battle Department of China. Do you think Shioda alone could have pulled off such a feat?"
Osaka Suke was startled. He had been kept completely in the dark about this matter.
"Father, this matter, how could I..."
"What is your current status? Is it useful for you to know these things?" Osaka Shinichiro interrupted his son directly.
He knew what Osaka Suke was thinking and said coldly, "You are now a member of the Emperor's think tank, and some matters are not suitable for you to be involved in."
"Don't forget, although the Osaka family is one of the three great families, the other two are eyeing us covetously!"
"Yes!" Osaka Suke responded. "My father's teachings are correct."
"Father, if it was done by the Chinese side, what should we do next?" Osaka Suke asked.
"No matter who it is, anyone who dares to disrupt my plans will surely perish without a burial place!"
Osaka Shinichiro's voice was filled with intense killing intent.
After speaking, he hung up the phone.
As he hung up the phone, a disciple entered. "Elder Osaka, there is news from the First Combat Team. It is said that a young man broke in, killed the two Elder-level powerhouses, and is now holding Osaka Shioda hostage, heading towards the Yin Line."
Osaka Shinichiro thought he had misheard.
"What did you say? That person is holding Osaka Shioda hostage and is heading towards our Yin Line?"
Turning around, Osaka Shinichiro asked.
"Precisely!"
Osaka Shinichiro burst into laughter, his laughter filled with killing intent. "Presumptuous Chinese brat, do you think our Yin Line is without people?"
"Go, issue my command. Once that person intrudes into our Yin Line, strike him down immediately!"
Osaka Shinichiro gave the order directly.
"Yes!"
After making the arrangements, Osaka Shinichiro headed towards the Elder Council.
Since the plan to annex the East Sea Battle Department of China had failed, they would have to change their strategy and think of other methods.
Before Osaka Shinichiro could reach the Elder Council, a terrifying aura appeared above the Yin Line!
It should be known that the Yin Line was located in a snowy mountain, and it was further concealed by formations.
As a result, the Yin Line was completely unaffected by external climate changes, always maintaining a spring-like atmosphere within.
But at this moment, Osaka Shinichiro could feel the powerful fluctuations of external aura, which naturally surprised him.
"Grandfather, save me..."
Osaka Shioda's cry for help echoed from the sky. Osaka Shinichiro's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Ye Kunlun to arrive so quickly!
"Idiot!"
Cursing angrily, Osaka Shinichiro leaped into the air and directly charged out of the formation, appearing on the snowy mountain.
Osaka Shioda was tied with a rope by Ye Kunlun and was dangling in the air. If Ye Kunlun let go, Osaka Shioda would be smashed into a pulp in an instant!
Seeing Osaka Shinichiro appear, Osaka Shioda cried out as if he had seen a savior. "Grandfather, it was him who destroyed the First Combat Team and killed the two Elder-level powerhouses! Hurry and save me!"
Osaka Shinichiro's face was grim. He looked coldly at Ye Kunlun. "Chinese brat, you are courting death!"
Ye Kunlun, holding Han Qingmian, listened to the other party's not-so-fluent Chinese and sneered, "Today is the end of your Yin Line!"
"Our Yin Line is one of the strongest forces in Toyo. With you, a mere fledgling, trying to destroy us is simply wishful thinking!"
A sharp glint converged in Osaka Shinichiro's aged eyes. "Release my grandson, and I can consider sparing your life!"
"Want to save his life?" Ye Kunlun chuckled. "Then let's play a game. As long as you can catch him, he will live. If you can't catch him, then you can only blame your grandfather for being useless!"
Saying that, Ye Kunlun directly let go.
Osaka Shioda plummeted downwards from several thousand meters in the sky.
Ah—
Osaka Shioda screamed mournfully.
Seeing this, Osaka Shinichiro's body flickered slightly, and he moved towards his grandson.
Ye Kunlun saw this and a playful smile appeared on his lips. "Old man, you'd better catch this saber strike first!"
With that, Ye Kunlun slashed a saber towards Osaka Shinichiro!