Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 134 The Kong Family's Tolerance: Selling Earth-Level Martial Arts
Player forum.

[The strongest NPC in the current version, bar none.]

[Terrain destroyer, humanoid titan, martial arts version of Saiyan, walking nuclear bomb, Lu Yuan.]

Wow, this is definitely cheating! It's practically invincible!

[Tens of thousands of members of the Yan family ganged up on him, and even a group of first and second-rank officials working together couldn't kill him; in fact, he destroyed their stronghold with a single punch.]

[The "True Fountain Blocking Murder Series"]

[Speaking of which, after Lu Yuan's outburst, doesn't the imperial court have any objections? It seems they haven't even stepped in.]

What good would it do to step in? He'd probably just get beaten up anyway.

Based on the current data, Lu Yuan is practically invincible; he's truly the best in the world, and even the emperor wouldn't dare offend him.

I don't know if the imperial court dares to offend Lu Yuan, but the Yan family's extermination definitely involved the imperial court. Do you believe me?

I don't really believe it.

[Don't believe me? Let me tell you, as soon as Lu Yuan left, the troops stationed outside the city entered, sealed off the city, and arrested people, including survivors of the Yan family. Do you think the imperial court wasn't involved in this?]

【Wow, is this how you play?】

[Huh? What does this mean? Survivors of the Yan family? There are still members of the Yan family alive?]

Yes, there are some members of the Yan family in the outer city, but not many.

Now, none of them are left; they've all been arrested.

[The imperial court is ruthless! After Lu Yuan is killed, the court will kill more, leaving only three of the Four Holy Families.]

There's been a big commotion.

[Brothers, great news! I have a top-tier martial arts technique with maxed-out special effects and a possible connection to Confucian and Taoist traditions. 50 million, anyone want it?]

"Huh? A level-two martial art? You're asking for fifty million? Are you out of your mind? This is outrageous! Do you even know what fifty million means? It's half a ton!"

Get lost, buy it or don't, I'm only selling it for 50 million, no discounts.

[This is the Earth-level martial art, the Gentleman's Shadow Divine Sword, a unique skill of the Yan family. The special effects are top-notch, and you know its true value. It's incredibly cool, and its damage output is high—there aren't many martial arts like this. Most importantly, this thing is related to the Confucian and Taoist traditions; it might even be a late-game cultivation technique.]

[Damn, you say so, 50 million? Go eat shit.]

Stop arguing. If you don't want it, I'll take it. I'll give you five thousand yuan.

【roll. 】

Although players on the forum had strong opinions about the price of this martial arts set.

However, since this is the first Earth-level martial arts manual in the game that is currently being offered for sale, and it is also related to Confucian and Taoist traditions, there are still quite a few wealthy players willing to take a look.

About a week later.

A message resounded among the players.

That Earth-level martial art technique has been sold.

Moreover, the buyers are not simple people.

It was none other than Leng Shao, the famously foolish son in the gaming world.

Some time ago, he inflated the price of Xuan-level martial arts, raising the price of a worthless Xuan-level martial arts manual to a million.

Although this martial art has many hidden points.

However, facts speak louder than words, and the current version of the Azure Orchid Sword Technique is not worth this price.

Although the price of Xuan-level martial arts techniques subsequently dropped.

However, from the perspective of most players, Xuan-level martial arts are still unattainable.

Unexpectedly, this young master Leng kept a low profile for several months, but when he finally did, he made a huge move of 50 million.

What a beast!

Driving up prices and forcing others to pay—aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?

……

Beijing.

The news of the Yan family's massacre had already spread throughout the capital.

Who is the murderer?

Lu Yuan.

A constable in a remote little town.

After the Yan family was wiped out, two voices rose in the imperial court.

One of the voices came from former disciples of the Yan family, pleading with the Crown Prince to severely punish the murderer and avenge the Yan family.

The other voice came from the Eastern Depot.

They listed the crimes of the Yan family: they possessed countless suits of armor, plotted a rebellion, forcibly seized women, and extensively seized land in Lanling. They deserved to die and their entire family should be exterminated.

The Eastern Depot believed that Lu Yuan had rendered meritorious service and should be generously rewarded.

The head of the Eastern Depot even personally recommended Lu Yuan for merit.

The eunuch's actions infuriated the Yan family's disciples so much that they wanted to devour him alive on the spot.

That eunuch is truly despicable. The Kong, Meng, and Zeng families, who should have been allies, haven't made a single move.

Especially the Kong family.

As the eldest of the Four Saints Clan, he seemed uninterested in the massacre of his younger brother's entire family.

The current Duke Yansheng has not made any statement since attending court; he simply keeps his eyes closed and remains silent.

The same applies to the other students.

The Crown Prince, acting as regent, glanced at the Duke of Yansheng and barely suppressed the urge to punch him.

"Does the Duke Yansheng have any insightful opinions?"

"It is entirely up to the Crown Prince to decide."

"Very well, let's do as the eunuch says."

"Lu Yuan has rendered meritorious service to the court. He shall be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold. If there is nothing else, the court may adjourn."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Duke Yansheng glanced at the Crown Prince, suppressing his inner rage.

It seems the royal family is about to break their agreement with them.

Humph.

Let’s wait and see.

……

In Yan County, Jiangnan, a fierce siege is underway.

A young general from the Dayong Dynasty is leading 30,000 soldiers in a fierce attack on Yan County, which also belongs to the Dayong Dynasty.

The magistrate of Yan County, along with the powerful Wang family, assembled a garrison of several thousand men to resist the army outside the city.

"Fire arrows! Fire arrows!"

"I will breach the city today."

The young general issued commands, roaring towards the front.

He looked at the Wang family on the city wall, his eyes filled with hatred.

Everyone associated with the Demon Yin Sect must die.

"General Li, we have no prior grudges against each other."

"Why bother?"

“You have 30,000 elite troops, but I have 5,000 garrison troops. The city is well-fed and well-equipped. Your mere 30,000 men cannot breach my city.”

The head of the Wang family stood on the city wall and shouted to the general below.

"you shut up."

“Once my army arrives, your Wang family, that corrupt magistrate, and all the officials at all levels will die.”

"I will cut you into a thousand pieces."

The young General Li roared, his eyes red.

"Damn it, you're asking for it. You, surnamed Li, think you're the only one with reinforcements?"

“Once my sect elders arrive, you and your 30,000 elite soldiers will all die.”

The head of the Wang family was not a kind person either.

When the soft approach didn't work, they simply resorted to the hard one.

"We'll see."

General Li didn't waste any words. He handed over command of the siege to his deputy and went to the rear to meet the strange man who had escaped from Yan County.

"General, I have a way to break through the city."

A player nicknamed Qunbolong handed over a letter.

"This is a heartless cannon, a siege weapon developed by our Pure Natural Fitness Center."

"General, just provide us with the raw materials, and we can build it and bomb this city."

Qunbron suggested.

"Okay, whatever you want, I'll give it to you."

"I only want this city to fall, and it must be done today."

General Li said loudly.

"If the city falls today, I will personally recommend you for credit."

"Thank you, General."

[Ding! Player Qunbolong has triggered a hidden quest...]

……

(End of this chapter)