Gu Nanfeng had once heard that in the capital, a single name could suppress the power brokers of half the city.
Now he finally understood why the Five-Star Heavenly King was so mysterious in the capital. It was because no one wished for his identity to be exposed, for once it was, an endless stream of death and destruction would follow.
Not only would he have to face threats from within the country, but also from abroad.
For someone of that caliber, if they could suppress half the capital, he wouldn't find it surprising if they could suppress the entire city.
Gu Nanfeng also finally realized why Ye Longlin was Ye Longlin.
His greatest sentiment now was that the rumors were not false.
This young man, only in his early twenties, in his prime, one could only truly grasp his immense dominance and influence by seeing him in person.
"Since things have come to this, the Heavenly family should hand over the person."
Gu Nanfeng remained silent for a long time, finally uttering this sentence, his hand gripping his cane trembling.
This was likely the first time in his life he had compromised.
The former master of the Western faction, the old God of War of Great Xia, had finally yielded.
"Elder Gu, your compromise does not mean we have compromised!"
"So what if he is a Five-Star Heavenly King? On our Heavenly family's territory, killing our people, we will not let this go so easily."
Tian Ci slammed his hand on the table, his eyes blazing with anger.
"Since you court death, I shall grant you your wish."
Gu Nanfeng had not expected their resolve to be so strong. Even with the person standing before them, they still intended to kill him.
But thinking about it, it was normal. Today, it was either them who died, or Ye Longlin would perish. However, it was more likely that the Heavenly family would perish!
With that, Ye Longlin looked at Gu Nanfeng again, "If you remain here, I cannot guarantee you won't be caught in the ensuing chaos and die."
In this lifetime, only he had spoken such words to him.
Sighing, he still chose to leave on his own.
He was already retired, while the other was at his peak, in the prime of his career. There was no need to clash head-on with him.
Gu Nanfeng's departure made the atmosphere tense once more, a palpable hostility filling the air.
As if recalling something, Gu Nanfeng suddenly stopped and turned to look at Ye Longlin, "There are reports in the capital that you were seriously injured in South Province. Is that true?"
Ye Longlin did not answer his question. Instead, he took a step forward and appeared before Tian Ci. With a slight raise of his hand, a palm strike of return to simplicity landed on Tian Ci's chest.
"Crack—"
With that sound, Tian Ci was sent flying backward, crashing beside Elder Yu.
His breath ceased!
With a single palm strike, he crippled a powerful expert of numerous Dragon-Elephant!
This...
Whoever dared say he was seriously injured, Gu Nanfeng would be the first to disagree!
Thinking back, Ye Longlin was always straightforward and honest. He disdained schemes and underhanded tactics. Direct confrontation was his style.
This meant that his injuries were indeed real!
But if they were real, how could he cripple a numerous Dragon-Elephant with one palm?
This defied common sense!
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, causing him to gasp for air, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief!
If his guess was correct, then no one could stop him from heading north to the capital!
"Yuan Gang, heed my command."
While Gu Nanfeng was deep in thought, Ye Longlin had already issued his order.
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Leave no one on the list alive. All belonging to the Heavenly family are to be executed, except for the old, weak, and infirm."
Yuan Gang cupped his fists, "Your subordinate receives the order!"
Gu Nanfeng shook his head, commenting on Ye Longlin's command, "You are too cold-blooded."
"Most of the Heavenly family is unaware of this matter."
Ye Longlin grinned, "Thank you for the compliment."
Gu Nanfeng: "..."
This... hiss...
Gu Nanfeng's eyelids twitched violently, and he brought up another point, "Your Highness, killing too much is not a good thing."
Ye Longlin replied again, "Haven't you killed people?"
Gu Nanfeng: "..."
After issuing his orders, Ye Longlin did not linger and headed directly outside the main gate.
The Black Dragon waiting outside quickly stepped forward and reported, "Report, Qin Zaitian's subordinate martial arts association and the Qin family members have all been annihilated. A total of one hundred and nine people."
Ye Longlin nodded slightly, his expression indifferent, "Have the Town Martial Department and the Dragon Observation Bureau come to clean up the aftermath."
Black Dragon nodded and turned to say something to the head of the Town Martial Department.
At this moment, Gu Nanfeng walked out. After another period of silence, he casually asked, "Starting from Star City, heading north to South Province, then Qing City, I'm curious, where is your next destination?"
The endpoint was clear in their minds.
Therefore, there was no need for further words.
"Early next year, or after the new year, gather an army of a hundred thousand and march into the Six Dynasty Ancient Capital."
Upon hearing this, Gu Nanfeng, the seasoned general, gasped again.
"One hundred thousand? Are you insane! That's the Six Dynasty Ancient Capital!"
Ye Longlin chuckled lightly, "A wedding raid!"
Gu Nanfeng: "..."
This wind of slaughter, which began in Star City, swept from south to north, finally reaching the capital.
In a certain grand residence in the capital.
An elder, nearly seventy years old with white hair, rarely appeared in the ancestral hall.
"Since the incident years ago, you have been living here. Don't you find it too monotonous?"
In the center of the courtyard, there was a stone table.
On the stone table, numerous lines were carved crisscross!
This was an unfinished game of chess.
"With this unfinished game, I have already broken through that realm. In this capital, there are likely not more than ten people who can stop me, even if we include the hidden experts of various families."
The middle-aged man spoke in a calm tone. He had been studying this unfinished game for nearly twenty years.
"Ye Nantian probably suspects something. There are reports that he plans to head south to personally deal with Ye Longlin. A person like him, he likes to take advantage of someone's weakness. I dislike that very much."
The middle-aged man's fingers, which held a white chess piece, suddenly exerted force, and a chess piece turned to dust in his hand.
"And then?"
His tone remained as indifferent as ever. The elder was accustomed to it, as it was simply his nature.
The elder suddenly burst into laughter, "Do you want to guess how many people dislike Ye Nantian like that?"
The middle-aged man understood something, a hint of killing intent in his voice as a chess piece landed on the board, "Including you?"
The elder's laughter abruptly ceased, "If Ye Nantian insists on going south, take your sword and guard the southern city gate!"
"If Ye Nantian wants to pass smoothly south, he will have to see if the sword in your hand allows it!"
"Moreover, given his current status, the Hall of Glory will not allow Ye Nantian to travel south!"
The middle-aged man nodded slightly. He snapped his fingers, and an ancient long sword instantly flew out from the room and pierced the ground!
"This sword is named, Heaven-Slayer!"