Chapter 332: Chapter 64: Dragon Suppression Stele! Dragon Tiger Demon-Subduing Ruler_2
Upon his command.
A troop of soldiers from the patrol camp, who had long been lurking within the workshop where Foreign Cement was produced, rushed out immediately.
At the same time, some coverings were lifted on Golden Beach, which seemed silent and deserted. The soldiers from the patrol camp, who had been ambushed here long ago, dashed out one after another.
A full hundred soldiers divided into two waves surrounded the five intruders from afar.
They were ordinary soldiers under the City Chief’s Mansion. Though their individual strength wasn’t particularly strong, most were only at the fourth, fifth, and sixth layers of the Qi Refining Realm, resembling elite Household Generals.
Only a few at the Team Captain Level reached the seventh or eighth layer of Qi Refining Realm. Even the two deputy commanders were merely at the ninth layer of Qi Refining Realm.
However, do not underestimate this camp of soldiers.
Each of them was fully armored, comprehensively equipped.
At the front row were the sword and shield soldiers, followed by the long spear soldiers, and finally, the back row consisted of elite archers with treasure sabers at their waist, holding bows and arrows. They were well-trained, proficient in formation and combination techniques, and extremely difficult to deal with. Even regular Spirit Platform Realm cultivators caught in the battle formation would struggle to escape a fate of defeat.
The eyes of the five surrounded individuals were extremely grave and solemn.
Especially the two masked ancestors from Qianma Huangfu Family who involuntarily stepped back two steps, evidently harboring fear.
Being part of the patrol camp under Cheng Chief’s Mansion, regardless of their combat strength, fundamentally, they were still the official army, nominally belonging to the Daqian Imperial Family.
As the saying goes, civilians do not fight with officials. Once they resist arrest and confront them, even innocence becomes guilt. There’s even a high probability of implicating the entire family.
Seemingly perceiving the resistance of the two from Qianma Huangfu Family, Mr. Yin’s eyes flashed, and he abruptly sneered: "We have two Late-stage Spirit Platform Realm, two Mid-stage Spirit Platform Realm, and one Early-stage Spirit Platform Realm. They only have two Early-stage Spirit Platform Realm cultivators. If we fight head-on, while we will certainly suffer casualties, ultimately, victory will be ours."
As he spoke, he looked sinisterly at Zhou Zhenwu opposite, his voice already tinged with murderous intent: "Zhou Zhenwu, are you truly willing to capture us, ignoring your subordinates’ deaths and injuries?"
"Indeed, why not let us retreat, and let today’s events be considered as if they never occurred?" Upon hearing these words, the old man Huangfu also mustered courage, following up with threats.
However, just at this moment.
A woman’s cold snort suddenly echoed, like a clap of thunder jolting everyone’s ears to a faint ache.
"Humph! You cowards hiding your heads and exposing your tails, thinking that by wearing a cover-up, no one can recognize you? Huangfu Jinyuan!"
As her words fell, a woman dressed in an icy white long dress and wearing a veil on her face gracefully descended from the mountains behind Golden Beach.
Her gaze was chilling like ice, possessing an aura isolated and stunning, akin to the Nine Heavens Profound Lady. Especially her iconic white hair was exceptionally striking under the night sky.
"Wang Longyan!"
Huangfu Jinyuan recognized her at once, his pupils slightly constricted.
This woman was an ancestor of the Ping’an Wang Family, famous since childhood, especially in recent years. It was rumored that Wang Longyan had already advanced to the Late-stage Spirit Platform Realm. Upon seeing her now, her aura was indeed profoundly concealed, hard to decipher, seemingly not inferior to Huangfu Jinyuan.
As Ancestor Longyan appeared, her gaze directly locked onto the three from Yin Sha Sect, a cold hatred seeping forth, murderous intent erupting.
"Yin Sha Sect! So it’s indeed related to your Huangfu Family!"
"Wang Longyan, don’t speak groundless accusations!"
Huangfu Jinyuan tore off the mask on his face, revealing an angry yet extremely old face, as if standing at the end of life’s path.
He knew he couldn’t hide anymore today and wanted to sever ties with the family, angrily gritting: "This is just my personal matters with friends from Yin Sha Sect, completely unrelated to the Qianma Huangfu Family or Celestial Person Huangfu Family!"
"Humph~"
The voice of an old man echoed again in the sky.
Though his voice was aged, it resonated deeply like a bell: "Whether the family is connected to Yin Sha Sect, capture and interrogation will reveal the truth."
As his words fell, a gray-robed elder descended from the sky.
With hands clasped behind his back, though his appearance revealed some age, his spirit remained vibrant, especially the divine light and sharpness in his eyes, no less than that of the young.
The years that once flowed through him didn’t diminish his edge but granted him deeper wisdom and broader compassion, his every move exuding dominance.
His gaze swept over the five individuals, finally landing on Huangfu Jinyuan with some regret: "Huangfu Jinyuan, you and I belong to the same generation. You were once a prodigy, but unexpectedly have fallen to such depths."
"Xu Beichen!" Huangfu Jinyuan’s face changed drastically, "I didn’t expect even you to make a move!"
Indeed, this Xu Beichen was the eldest and highest-ranking ancestor of the Changning Xu Family, Beichen Ancestor.
He had been preparing to break through to the Celestial Human Realm.
Since he appeared here, the last trace of hope in the hearts of Huangfu Jinyuan and others was completely shattered.
Everything had been calculated by the other side.
Even, this hydraulic workshop was likely bait thrown by them.
Fell into the trap!
Huangfu Jinyuan and Mr. Yin, the two Late-stage Spirit Platform cultivators glanced at each other, both seeing the same decision in each other’s eyes.