"Father, why waste words with him? Let's kill this kid quickly and let him know the power of our Chen family!" Chen Jianbei's voice rang out, his gaze towards Lu Fan filled with even greater hostility. As far as he was concerned, if Lu Fan did not die, the entire Chen family would feel uneasy.
The Chen family head did not hesitate, extending his palm again and surging towards Lu Fan. As a half-Emperor expert, it wouldn't be difficult for him to deal with Lu Fan if he unleashed his full power.
In an instant, Lu Fan felt immense danger. At the same time, the spiritual energy within him surged, but facing a half-Emperor, he was ultimately unable to resist.
Ling'er was filled with worry but didn't know what to do, her heart a mix of emotions.
Sensing this, Lei Batian and the others also wore grim expressions. They could clearly feel the Chen family head unleashing a formidable aura, intending to utterly destroy Lu Fan.
At the same time, everyone present was startled, their bodies retreating continuously.
Just as everyone thought Lu Fan was about to die a tragic death, an aura suddenly spread through the skies above Xuandi City, startling everyone present. They all looked up at the heavens.
"This is... the aura of Xuandi!" Butler Wu muttered, his face lighting up with joy. If Xuandi was not dead, it would be a great fortune for all of Xuandi City, and only then could this internal strife be stopped.
"Xuandi, how is that possible!" The Chen family head's expression changed, his face gradually turning grim. He knew very well what Xuandi represented.
Elder Li's face was ashen, and he looked at the Chen family head, "You said Xuandi had already fallen! Why is this happening?"
"I... I don't know!" The Chen family head was slightly stunned, his eyes becoming flustered. Naturally, he hadn't expected things to turn out this way, and it caught him off guard. At least, in his opinion, things shouldn't have happened like this.
"Chen family head, how dare you rebel within Xuandi City!" A cold voice sounded, and a middle-aged man arrived in the air, his gaze fixed directly on the Chen family head, radiating an immense aura. A strong oppressive force pervaded Xuandi City, striking fear into people's hearts.
"The Chen family was momentarily misguided. We beg Xuandi for forgiveness!" The Chen family head immediately knelt down, his eyes filled with solemnity. Before Xuandi, he dared not act presumptuously, or it would mean certain death.
Seeing this, the members of the Chen family also knelt down, their hearts filled with helplessness. Naturally, they hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Xuandi looked down from his lofty position at the people before him, his eyes somewhat profound.
"Lord Xuandi, it was the Chen family head who incited me. Otherwise, how would I dare to act like this!" The Li family head quickly knelt, earnestly pleading with Xuandi for leniency.
"Hmph, if you had no ulterior motives, how could the Chen family have incited you!" The Zhao family head said coldly, his demeanor carrying a surge of power. If he hadn't desperately intervened just now, the entire Xuandi City would have likely fallen.
"Father, we absolutely cannot let them go!" Ling'er, holding Lu Fan's body, her eyes filled with coldness. If her father hadn't arrived in time, Lu Fan would surely have died today.
"Lord Xuandi, even if my Chen family harbored rebellious intentions, we never thought of harming Miss Ling'er. I beg you to show mercy and spare my Chen family members!" The Chen family head said repeatedly, "As for myself, I will atone with my death to seek Xuandi's forgiveness!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Chen family head struck himself with a palm. In an instant, a half-Emperor level expert died before everyone's eyes.
Witnessing this scene, the Chen family members were overcome with grief. The demise of a half-Emperor was undoubtedly a tremendous loss for the entire family.
"Father!" Chen Jianbei cried out, unable to accept it. He never imagined things would turn out this way, and it caught him completely off guard.
Seeing this, the Li family head trembled with fear, regretting deeply. If he hadn't agreed to the Chen family's proposal, such a situation wouldn't have occurred.
"Li family head, why haven't you acted yet?" Elder Zhao said softly, "The Chen family head has already atoned with his death. Do you intend to oppose Xuandi?"
"I..." The Li family head's face was unsightly, his expression shifting. Clearly, he hadn't expected things to turn out this way, and it caught him off guard.
"If you do not die, the entire Li family will be annihilated!" Xuandi's voice was icy, his gaze directed at the Li family head, a faint light in his eyes.
"I implore Xuandi to forgive the sins of my Li family. I will bear all responsibility alone!" The Li family head shouted, directly taking his own life. Only by doing so could he preserve the Li family; perhaps this was the only way.
The Li family members were plunged into deep sorrow but dared not make a sound. They knew very well that if Xuandi were to hold them accountable, their Li family would face utter destruction.
"Butler Wu, expel the members of the Chen and Li families from Xuandi City. From now on, they are not allowed to set foot within Xuandi City!" Xuandi's voice echoed, filled with authority. Butler Wu nodded quickly, not daring to delay in the slightest, as these were Xuandi's commands.
The people of the two families were filled with helplessness, but being able to preserve their lives was already a great fortune for them.
"Congratulations on Xuandi's return!" Elder Zhao cupped his fists, a smile appearing on his face. With the expulsion of both families, this was undoubtedly a good thing for the Zhao family.
"Zhao family head, you have worked hard this time!" Xuandi said, "From now on, within Xuandi City, only your Zhao family will hold sway. I hope you will maintain propriety and not follow their example!"
The Zhao family head's heart trembled, and he repeatedly said, "I dare not, I dare not!"
Xuandi nodded slightly, saying no more. He then stepped forward directly, heading towards the City Lord's mansion.
"Father, what did Xuandi mean by that?" Zhao Feitian asked doubtfully, "He doesn't suspect our Zhao family of rebellion, does he?"
"Not necessarily!" The Zhao family head shook his head, "It's just a reminder. However, judging by his demeanor, Xuandi seems to have strong opinions about today's events!"
"If that's the case, wouldn't Xuandi be intending to purge families like ours!" Zhao Feitian frowned, "Our Zhao family is a meritorious one!"
"That will naturally not happen!" The Zhao family head shook his head, "Even if Xuandi wanted to do that, he wouldn't. I understand Xuandi's character extremely well!"
"That's good!" Zhao Feitian nodded slightly. If Xuandi really were to make a move against the Zhao family, he would find it difficult to accept, especially since if it weren't for the Zhao family, Xuandi City would likely have been destroyed.
At the same time, upon returning to the City Lord's mansion, Xuandi went directly to his room. Ling'er, worried about Lu Fan, was diligently taking care of him. Lu Fan was currently unconscious, causing her great distress. If it weren't for saving her, Lu Fan wouldn't have suffered such severe injuries.
Meanwhile, in another room, Butler Wu arrived before Xuandi and, with concern, asked, "Xuandi, your injuries?"