Watching the guard being dragged away, Steward Huang smiled.
He turned to Xu Zimei and said with a smile, “Are you all satisfied?”
"This is a matter for the King’s mansion; Steward Huang can handle it himself.
No need to ask for our opinion,” Shangguan Xian said, waving a hand.
"By the way, why have you all come to our King’s mansion?” Steward Huang asked.
"We are pursuing a fugitive.
He should be hiding in the King’s mansion,” Shangguan Xian said.
"If it’s convenient for you, Steward Huang, please hand this person over.”
"What do you mean by this?” Steward Huang asked in confusion.
"When did anyone from the King’s mansion offend you all?To my knowledge, there haven’t been any other guests visiting the mansion recently.”
"Steward Huang, let’s not beat around the bush,” Shangguan Xian said.
"The person is the City Lord of Stone Rock City.
Named Tyrant Blade.
I think you should know who that is.”
"Never heard of him,” Steward Huang resolutely shook his head.
"Are you sure you haven’t made a mistake?”
Hearing Steward Huang’s words, Shangguan Xian turned to look at Xu Zimei.
Steward Huang appeared genuinely puzzled, showing no signs of pretense.
Either he really didn’t know.
Or his acting skills were exceptional.
Xu Zimei smiled, waved his hand, indicating Shangguan Xian to stand down.
The Traceless Compass above continued to spin.
The green line connected to Tyrant Blade became increasingly clear.
Xu Zimei said, “Whether he’s in the King’s mansion or not, we’ll know after we go in and see for ourselves.”
"I’m afraid that’s not appropriate,” Steward Huang replied, restraining his smile.
"The King’s mansion is a heavily guarded area, not a place for others to search at will.
Where then would the dignity of the King’s mansion be?
And what of its reputation?”
"We’re doing this for the King’s mansion’s benefit too,” Shangguan Xian followed up.
"Since supposedly no one’s come to the King’s mansion recently.
Then the person we’re chasing must be hiding inside.
This poses a significant danger to the mansion.
Who knows what that person might do.
Steward Huang allowing us to search is actually for the mansion’s safety, surely no one would object.”
"The safety of the King’s mansion is naturally guarded by its own protectors.
Please spare us your concern,” Steward Huang showed a hint of impatience.
Offering to see them off, he said, “Why don’t we in the King’s mansion conduct our own search?
If we find anything, we’ll inform you, alright?”
"It seems our words are like playing the lute to a cow.”
Xu Zimei shook his head slightly.
"Since you say so, then you must take responsibility for whatever happens next.”
"What do you intend to do?” Steward Huang took a step back.
A group of guards immediately blocked his front.
Only then did Steward Huang gain some confidence.
He said, “Young Master Xu, I know your renown is illustrious.
And your power is considerable.
But this is the King’s mansion; you must know our foundation.
Ask yourself, do you really dare to oppose the King’s mansion?”
"Noisy,” Xu Zimei snorted coldly.
His voice boomed like thunder cracking, echoing from the void.
Both Steward Huang and the dozen guards were as fragile as paper.
They all groaned in unison, with their figures continuously falling backward.
Blood spilled from their mouths, with their internal organs shattered.
"You’re vicious,” Steward Huang said, grasping his chest.
"City Lord Bian, issue the challenge,” Xu Zimei said blandly.
Bian Wenzhou nodded slightly.
He actually didn’t want things to escalate to this point; couldn’t everyone sit and talk with good spirits instead?
Falling out benefits no one.
"The King’s mansion is peculiar.
It’s just one Tyrant Blade. Why not just hand him over?
Why hide him away?” Zhang Hengzhi muttered.
"Who knows what secrets lie behind the scenes,” Liu Huohuo replied.
………
The so-called challenge is effectively a declaration of war.
Bian Wenzhou looked up at the black plaque of the King’s mansion.
He extended his right hand, and with a “bang,” the plaque fell directly into his grasp.
He took to the air, his voice infused with great spiritual energy.
"Manor Master of the King’s mansion, would you please come out to meet us.”
His voice echoed continuously, resounding throughout the mansion.
Not only the King’s mansion could hear it.
The residents of the surrounding streets heard it too.
The King’s mansion was located in the most bustling section of the main street.
Thus, in no time, a large crowd gathered there.
……
"Isn’t that Xu Zimei, the foremost of the younger generation in the Chaos Fire Realm?” someone began to call.
"The competition just ended; what’s he doing at the King’s mansion?”
"Could it be that he’s joining the King’s mansion?”
"Are you blind? Can’t you see they came with aggression, even taking down the mansion’s plaque?”
"This is heading towards a war.”
"Insanity, sheer madness. He has no idea of the vastness of the heavens and earth.
Beating Xiao Anshan doesn’t make him invincible. What do you think the King’s mansion is?”
"What about the Chaos Palace? The mansion represents the reputation of the Three Elders of the Holy Flame, and the Chaos Palace won’t stand idly by.”
The crowd chattered incessantly.
However, they were all delighted.
After all, bystanders never think anything is too big a deal; as long as there’s excitement to watch, it doesn’t matter who the players are.
The greater the excitement, the more interesting it naturally becomes.
………
With Bian Wenzhou’s words, it was as if the entire King’s mansion burst into chaos.
First, several powerful auras soared into the sky.
Two elderly figures came stepping through the air from the mansion.
"Who dares to be insolent in our King’s mansion?”
"They’re the guest elders of the King’s mansion, the Two Elders of Kongtong,” someone recognized the two elders.
Their surrounding aura was extraordinarily strong, resonating continuously.
The entire void echoed with “bang, bang, bang” sounds.
The two joined forces, a Kongtong Seal forming in their palms.
Both were immensely domineering, wasting no words and directly attacked Bian Wenzhou.
A Black Crow formed in Bian Wenzhou’s hand.
He hailed from Black Crow Mansion, having naturally cultivated the techniques left by the Black Crow Emperor.
The Black Crow screeched, continuously charging at the Two Elders of Kongtong.
As the Black Crow’s form collided with the Kongtong Seal.
The Two Elders of Kongtong ultimately gained the upper hand. .
Only the sounds of “rumbling” explosions could be heard, and a wave propagated out.
Bian Wenzhou’s figure was forced to retreat several steps.
……
Bian Wenzhou’s face turned grim, black flames starting to ignite around him.
"You dare attack the King’s mansion,” the Two Elders of Kongtong spoke this time, coldly reprimanding.
"As a member of the Fire Tribe of the Chaos Fire Realm, are you rebelling?”
"Where’s the talk of rebellion?” Bian Wenzhou’s face was grim.
"The Three Elders of the Holy Flame’s contributions to the Chaos Fire Realm are known by all.
Without the Three Elders, there would be no Chaos Fire Realm as it is now.
And our King’s mansion is the rightful representative of the Three Elders.”
The Two Elders of Kongtong coldly said, “Today’s matter, if you don’t clarify it.
I’ll take you to the Chaos Palace.”
"I have no intention of offending the King’s mansion.
But as the mansion harbors the fugitive we’re searching for, how do you explain that?” Bian Wenzhou also retorted.
"To add guilt, one needs no excuse,” the Two Elders of Kongtong mocked with a cold laugh.