Too many people are dying in this chaotic world? Then I'll activate the control panel!

"Damn his ancestors! What kind of old bastard dares to slander me like this! When did I ever sleep with his son?!"

Hidden in the shadows of the mansion, Hua Wushang dared not show himself due to fear of Wang Sheng's strength, cursing Wang Sheng in his heart, filled with doubt and anger.

He's staying here peacefully, having promised the Emperor's army he wouldn't easily go out to commit crimes or pick flowers.

But he never expected that trouble would fall from the sky while he was sitting at home.

Moreover, it was a huge black pot that had been chasing them all the way down from the north of Jiangling Prefecture.

"The boys I've played with are all castrated and trained, and their family backgrounds have been thoroughly investigated. It's impossible for a boy from such a prestigious martial arts family to have been harmed!"

"Could it be that I slept with this family's daughter, but was too embarrassed to say it aloud, so I changed it to a man!"

After some speculation, Hua Wushang felt that he had guessed the truth of the matter.

After all, he had indeed picked flowers from some prominent families in the southern part of Jiangling Prefecture, and he had heard that those families all had patriarchs-level figures in seclusion behind them.

Who would have thought that such an ancient figure would travel thousands of miles to hunt down a woman?

Hua Wushang secretly groaned, resigning himself to his bad luck. He had long since forgotten about his earlier thought of investigating the possibility that his disciple, who hadn't shown up for several days, might have been killed.

He's in a precarious situation, barely able to save himself.

Outside the mansion.

The handsome martial arts master was speechless.

An elderly man with silver hair, who had reached the peak of his internal energy cultivation, looked at Wang Sheng standing on the roof, bowed respectfully, and said solemnly,

"My friend, there is absolutely no way I would entrust Hua Wushang to you."

"If we hand him over to you, what face will our Imperial Army have?"

"How about this? Our Imperial Army is willing to offer generous gifts as an apology. Is that acceptable, Your Excellency?"

The silver-haired old man hadn't finished speaking when

He was interrupted by Wang Sheng's cold laugh.

"It seems you all have disregarded my words."

boom!

Wang Sheng raised his hand.

The massive whirlwind formed by the intertwining of six forces, like a giant spear, roared toward the old man.

"kill!"

The silver-haired old man roared, knowing that it was time to settle things with his own hands. He needed to make sure the enemy knew that the Emperor's army's authority was inviolable.

boom!

The silver-haired old man's entire body surged with power, countless threads of energy rushing upwards to confront the enormous whirlwind spear.

Click...

Before contact,

The old man's loose skin was blown into a tight gale by the strong wind, and the paving stones under his feet shattered instantly.

He himself was so overwhelmed by the terrifying pressure that half of his calf was buried in the ground.

The handsome martial arts master and the others all changed their expressions drastically, each as if facing a formidable enemy.

They knew the newcomer was powerful, but they didn't expect him to be this strong.

How much strength and how many years must one cultivate to become such a powerful figure!

Peng!

The whirlwind spear crushed the silver-haired old man's internal energy in just one breath.

His perfectly refined internal energy, possessing multiple effects and several times the force of his terrifying power, vanished as quickly as ice and snow melting away.

The silver-haired old man was sent flying backward with a whoosh, crashing into a house and then falling silent.

The handsome martial arts master rushed over to check the situation.

Okay,

He was just seriously injured and passed out.

"This is to give Grandmaster He Jin face; I didn't kill anyone."

"But if anyone dares to provoke me again, don't blame me for unleashing a bloodbath!"

"If the Grandmaster of He Jin tries to stop me, then I will pledge allegiance to the local imperial court."

"I do not wish to be your enemy. As long as I can kill Hua Wushang, I will turn around and leave without lingering for a moment longer."

Wang Sheng's hoarse, aged voice was filled with determination and coldness.

This is the image of an old father who travels thousands of miles to avenge his son, enduring hardship and toil.

They might be moved at other times, but they would never dare to move at this moment!

All the grandmasters looked at Wang Sheng's figure with a mixture of fear and apprehension.

Even a master of perfected internal energy couldn't withstand a single move from this person.

If he were to go on a killing spree, everyone present would die.

As for the He Jin Grandmaster, if we really wait for him to make a move, the official He Jin Grandmaster will likely appear to intercept him.

"What to do? What to do?"

"The Emperor's army isn't going to hand me over, is it?"

"Damn it, I can't just sit here and wait to die."

Seeing that the grand martial arts masters outside the mansion were silent, Hua Wushang was also driven to desperation. His face contorted with rage, he was about to walk deeper into the mansion.

He was going to see the Grandmaster Hejin so that he could offer a treasure and ask the Grandmaster to protect him.

"Why!"

"No injury, you're a talent!"

suddenly,

A sigh rang in Hua Wushang's ears.

Hua Wushang's body stiffened, his expression changed drastically, and he was about to shout.

Peng!

A hand reached out from behind him, easily breaking through his protective force, and grabbed his neck, applying slight pressure.

Hua Wushang immediately fainted.

A middle-aged man with an ordinary face and gray hair stood beside the fallen Hua Wushang, his eyes indifferent, and said...

"But talent should be used to its fullest potential. It should be put to the right place."

"Hua Wushang, you traded your life for an invincible Grand Martial Master of the same level. Your contribution is immense. I will thank you."

This middle-aged man was named Fang Tao. He was the Grandmaster of He Jin on the Emperor's side.

Of course, the Emperor's Army was originally a rebel army composed of a few mountain bandits and outlaws, at most at the Transformation Realm level, and it was impossible for them to produce a Harmony Realm expert.

This Master Fang Tao, along with several others, were actually sent by the rebel army of Nanling Prefecture, which was fighting against Jiangling Prefecture.

The purpose was to cut off Jianglingfu's supply lines, disrupt their rear defenses, and cut off their retreat.

Therefore, Fang Tao didn't care whether the Emperor's army was united or not. As long as the goal was achieved, he was willing to let the entire Emperor's army die.

The Emperor's Army was a motley crew, including bandits, outlaws, womanizers, and sorcerers, and was never truly united. They came for profit and for the cultivation method; given enough benefit, they would only be more eager to have strong individuals join them.

"We still need to maintain some disguise. Even if those grand martial arts masters figure it out, we must keep it from our subordinates."

Fang Tao muttered to himself.

then,

Fang Tao personally appeared outside the mansion and invited Wang Sheng inside for a chat.

As for Hua Wushang, Fang Tao told everyone that he had let him escape, and that he had to compensate Wang Sheng with generous gifts to satisfy him.

quickly,

In less than half a day,

The news that an invincible expert at the Transformation Realm had joined the Emperor's Army greatly boosted the morale of the army.

He Xiangjun and the others were greatly alarmed. They immediately withdrew their original plan to avenge Zhao Jie by launching a sneak attack on the Emperor's Army's martial arts instructors and instead opted for a temporary defensive posture.

The central residence of the Emperor's Army.

Inside the main hall,

Wang Sheng and Fang Tao sat facing each other.

"Only three attacks allowed?"

Fang Tao looked at Wang Sheng and frowned as he spoke.

"The life of a Grand Martial Master is only enough for you to make three moves. Isn't that far too few?"

Facing a Grandmaster of Internal Strength, Wang Sheng remained calm and fearless, chuckled lightly, and said...

"That's quite a lot!"

"With my strength, who can stop me except a Grandmaster of the Harmony Realm?"

"With a single move, one of the Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm will surely die on the other side. Otherwise, how could I demonstrate my cultivation level!"

"So three times is quite a lot."

Wang Sheng feigned arrogance, claiming to be invincible in the realm of internal energy transformation, and was even more confident in his abilities.

Joining the Emperor's army serves two purposes. First, it provides a backup plan. In the event of a major defeat at Jiangling Mansion and an inability to retreat, one can easily change identities.

Secondly, they hoped to find clues about Yuan Wang.

Once we find Yuan Wang, we'll know exactly what's inside the tomb and where the treasures are.