Chapter 1395: Those Who Disobey Will Be Slain
If they were merely Emissaries of Death or Night Watchers from an ordinary remote city, it would be normal for them not to recognize the Tongzhou Great Emperor. However, the individuals currently present, whether in terms of strength or breadth of knowledge, were incomparable to those from remote cities.
Thus, while the Tongzhou Great Emperor might not know them, they certainly recognized him. Not only that, they even recognized the nine Guardians under his command.
Furthermore, as Emissaries of Death and Night Watchers from Yang Haoran's Guardian District, they knew that while their Jingling Continent Underworld Office and the Tongzhou Underworld Office maintained a superficial peace, they were in fact like fire and water beneath the surface. This was something they dared not openly discuss.
The reason for their current stupor upon seeing the Tongzhou Great Emperor was partly because they knew of the clandestine animosity between their Jingling Continent Underworld Office and the Tongzhou Underworld Office, and thus were naturally shocked to see someone from the latter appear here.
But this was not the primary reason. The main cause was the Tongzhou Great Emperor's identity. If it had been a Guardian from the Tongzhou Underworld Office, they would still have been surprised, but given their strong psychological fortitude, they wouldn't have been so utterly flabbergasted. After all, those capable of remaining in the Guardian District, be they Emissaries of Death or Night Watchers, were meticulously selected individuals, and robust mental resilience was one of the essential requirements for being stationed there.
The Tongzhou Great Emperor, however, was different. He was the head of the Tongzhou Underworld Office, and his status was vastly superior to a Guardian's—a world of difference compared to their dozen or so individuals. So, even with their excellent psychological fortitude, they were still too stunned by the Tongzhou Great Emperor's appearance to utter a single word!
The Tongzhou Great Emperor's strike created a considerable commotion. In an instant, waves of power, varying in strength, erupted throughout the Guardian District. Sounds of tearing air continuously echoed from different areas. The Guardian District, which moments ago had seemed nearly deserted, instantly became lively in this short span of time.
These suddenly appearing individuals included members of the Underworld Office, the Medicine God Society, the Flock of Demons Society, and other powerful experts from various factions. Without exception, they were all Yang Haoran's people.
The reason for their appearance was, of course, the Tongzhou Great Emperor's casual strike. This was the Guardian District, the most important place in Yang Haoran's Ninth District. As Yang Haoran's people, how could they stand idly by while someone caused trouble here?
Although their respective superiors had ordered them to evacuate the Guardian District, they would not disregard the situation simply because of that. When someone caused trouble in the Guardian District, they unleashed their power fluctuations without a second thought, interrupting their transfer and revealing themselves from the shadows with intense killing intent, all to slay the encroaching individual.
However, once they clearly saw who the intruder was, they all froze, reacting much like the first dozen or so who had appeared.
"Heh heh, I was wondering where all the people in Yang Haoran's Guardian District had gone. Turns out you were all hiding like rats. Are you stealthily tearing space apart, intending to escape from here? Such an orderly and organized escape. . . it seems Yang Haoran did play tricks on me. With two of my Guardians watching him, he actually still found a way to arrange and deploy his subordinates. Interesting!"
The Tongzhou Great Emperor spoke coldly from above. His words immediately snapped the dazed crowd back to attention, though their inner shock did not diminish.
At this moment, everyone present, except for a very few who were less quick-witted but were still top-tier experts in their respective ranks, finally understood why they had been ordered to evacuate the Guardian District today. It turned out that all of this was caused by the Tongzhou Great Emperor before them, or rather, by the Tongzhou Underworld Office.
And the Tongzhou Great Emperor's purpose for appearing in their Guardian District today was certainly not for casual conversation or tea, but to cause trouble. More accurately, he was here to deal with their Guardian District!
"Heaven Soul! Open! ! !"
With a sudden understanding, an Emissary of Death chose not to flee, but instead roared, opening his Heaven Soul, adopting a posture ready for battle. Facing a formidable expert like a Great Emperor, the psychological pressure he felt was immense, yet his roar served to bolster his courage to confront the Great Emperor! With his lead, the other Emissaries of Death also opened their Heaven Souls. Though the Night Watchers lacked the ability to open their Heaven Souls, they, too, unleashed their full power without reservation!
Aside from the members of the Underworld Office, the other factions present were equally busy, not only unleashing their power fluctuations but also drawing forth their artifacts or treasures.
These individuals were by no means strong in front of the Tongzhou Great Emperor; the difference between them was like that between ants and a giant. Yet, not a single one chose to flee. Even knowing it was impossible to defeat their opponent, they courageously chose to draw their swords. This alone demonstrated their loyalty and bravery, and there must have been a reason for such unwavering devotion.
The reactions of the crowd pricked the Tongzhou Great Emperor's nerves. These mere ants not only failed to scatter and flee, but actually bared their fangs at him like a pack of wolves. This made him deeply uncomfortable. He was displeased that these ants dared to be so disrespectful to him, and even more displeased that Yang Haoran had managed to cultivate such loyal and brave subordinates!
"You are truly audacious. I am one of the Five Emperors of the Underworld Office, and not only do you refuse to kneel before me, but you dare to draw arms against me. It seems you are all tired of living!"
The Tongzhou Great Emperor's face darkened, and the aura of a Great Emperor erupted at that moment, his brows radiating majesty. Although he had not yet mobilized his Spirit Power, he still exerted an overwhelming pressure on everyone present, especially the members of the Underworld Office, for whom this pressure was so immense they could barely breathe.
For a moment, no one dared to make a move!
However, at this very moment, a fierce Yin wind suddenly swept through the Guardian District. Three masses of Yin Qi surged forth from different directions and buildings, carrying a powerful aura and energy fluctuation, rolling towards the sky. In just a blink of an eye, the three masses of Yin Qi halted in front of the Tongzhou Great Emperor, some distance away.
The three masses of Yin Qi violently churned, then condensed into three figures. The leader was none other than Old Master Wu, who was responsible for this personnel transfer, and behind him were Lu Wu and Zhu Rong.
The three were not together. Old Master Wu was buying time for Yang Haoran by finding help, while Zhu Rong and Lu Wu were transferring personnel according to Old Master Wu's orders. Since both of them possessed the ability to tear space within a restricted formation, they had set up a restricted formation when transferring personnel, thus no spatial fluctuations were emitted.
Old Master Wu, Zhu Rong, and Lu Wu naturally sensed the Tongzhou Great Emperor's move and the appearance of the Guardian District's populace. They could have left the area via spatial teleportation, but they chose not to. Instead, they appeared simultaneously, just like those who had appeared before them.
Their appearance drew everyone's gaze, including the Tongzhou Great Emperor's. The Great Emperor's face was grim, his eyes filled with killing intent, while the others present showed various expressions, some shocked, some pleased.
"Three more seeking death. Though a bit stronger than the small fry from before, in the eyes of this Great Emperor, you are still but ants!"
The Tongzhou Great Emperor spoke coldly. As his words rang out, a dense Yin Qi began to rise from his body, and the power fluctuations he emitted continuously climbed. Even without opening his Heaven, Earth, and Life Souls, the power he unleashed at this moment was astonishing.
Old Master Wu frowned deeply, his expression extremely solemn. This was partly because he sensed the Tongzhou Great Emperor's immense power, knowing they could not possibly contend with him. And partly because of Zhu Rong and Lu Wu's appearance; he had wanted them to evacuate quickly, not show up to their deaths.
However, he did not reprimand them at this moment. Instead, he ordered in a deep voice!
"Everyone, evacuate according to the plan immediately! I will buy you time. Execute at once! Those who disobey will be slain!"
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