My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

In a matter of moments, dozens of disciples of the Mad Blade Sect were shot dead, their blood flowing freely.

The people were stunned, their faces turned pale, and some trembled all over.

Wang Xiaoniu addressed the people loudly, saying, "Listen up, everyone! Only the imperial court can collect taxes from you. Any other person who collects taxes is acting illegally. If you don't want to listen to this, you can go to the government office, where the government will take care of you."

Wang Xiaoniu's voice echoed throughout the streets, making it clear to all the residents.

"Is this...is this real?"

"The imperial court has finally taken action; we will no longer be oppressed by the martial arts sects."

"We've finally waited for this day."

"..."

The common people have suffered under the oppression of martial arts sects for too long, and finally this day has arrived. Many people wept with joy.

"Next."

Wang Xiaoniu led his troops to the next street, leaving the government officials to clean up the mess.

"Quickly, save Uncle Zhang!"

After the army left, the people recovered from their shock and hurriedly carried the unconscious Old Zhang to the clinic for treatment.

The Four Seasons Gambling House was the largest den of iniquity in Lin'an County.

Countless people were driven to the point of losing their families and having to sell their children.

They forced people to gamble, seized their property, and amassed wealth through sprees.

"Big, big, big."

"I refuse to believe I can keep losing."

"Manager Liu, please, please spare my daughter! She's still so young!"

"..."

The gambling den was a melting pot of all sorts of people, with the agonizing cries of gamblers and the desperate pleas of ordinary citizens blending together.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the gambling den's door was kicked open, startling everyone. They stopped what they were doing and all looked at the two hundred soldiers who had stormed into the gambling den.

The army came in aggressively, and it was clear at a glance that they meant no harm.

Lu Xuanfeng, the manager of the gambling den, had a cold look in his eyes and made no attempt to hide his cultivation level at the Blood Condensation Realm as he approached Nangong Zhan, who was leading the team.

Remembering Zheng Gang's instructions, he suppressed his anger and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Nangong Zhan.

"Sir, why have you come uninvited and damaged our gate?"

Lu Xuanfeng believed he had already exercised great restraint. In the past, if any of the court officials had dared to kick down the gambling den's door, he would have killed them long ago.

Nangong Zhan did not answer, ignored Lu Xuanfeng, glanced at the gambling den, and then looked away.

Nangong Zhan's posture enraged Lu Xuanfeng, who clenched his fists and almost couldn't resist attacking.

Just as Lu Xuanfeng was about to erupt, Nangong Zhan coldly looked at Lu Xuanfeng.

"The Four Seasons Casino is committing crimes; arrest them all!"

Nangong Zhan's words immediately ignited a powder keg, and the gambling den erupted in chaos.

"presumptuous."

"You bastard, don't you even open your eyes and see where you are? How dare you run wild here?"

"Kill these damned bastards."

"..."

Enraged, everyone in the gambling den picked up their weapons and prepared to attack the army.

"Anyone who dares to resist arrest will be punished even more severely."

Nangong Zhan showed no fear, and his words only enraged the gambling den.

"Stop it, all of you!"

Lu Xuanfeng was so angry that he was practically fuming, and he wanted to kill Nangong Zhan in front of him without a second thought.

However, he was instructed by Zheng Gang not to antagonize the army, and even though he was burning with anger, he was desperately trying to restrain himself.

After stopping the people from the gambling den, Lu Xuanfeng said to Nangong Zhan, "Sir, we have always abided by the law. We hope you will investigate this matter thoroughly and prevent any irreversible consequences."

Lu Xuanfeng's words were full of threat, wanting Nangong Zhan to back down and not seek his own death.

Nangong Zhan looked disdainful and said contemptuously, "What? Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

Although he was only at the late stage of the Bone Forging Realm, he was not afraid of Lu Xuanfeng, who was at the Blood Condensation Realm.

"Whether you're guilty or not, let's settle that in jail and under the torture instruments! I want to see how tough you really are!"

Upon hearing this, the people in the gambling den completely lost their minds and could no longer control their anger and murderous intent.

"This is outrageous!"

"Kill them."

"You bastard, die!"

"..."

Some of the gambling den owners could no longer tolerate it and attacked the army.

"Take them all."

The army was on high alert, and they immediately responded as soon as the gambling den made a move.

"Die!"

Now that things have come to this, there is no room for maneuver. Lu Xuanfeng, cold as ice, threw a punch at Nangong Zhan, determined to make this reckless person pay the price.

Lu Xuanfeng threw a punch, and Nangong Zhan quickly retreated. Bai Meng, who was beside him, suddenly rushed out and threw a punch as well.

"Bang!"

As their fists collided, Lu Xuanfeng's expression changed.

A terrifying force surged through his fist, making it feel as if it were about to shatter.

"Bang!"

As Bai Meng exerted his strength, Lu Xuanfeng was forced to retreat repeatedly.

Before he could regain his footing, Bai Meng swung a spiked club at his face.

Ignoring the excruciating pain from his fist, Lu Xuanfeng quickly dodged.

"boom!"

The spiked club fell, instantly shattering the bluestone slabs on the ground into pieces.

"hiss!"

Lu gasped. If that stick had hit him, he would have been in grave danger.

"call!"

Bai Meng swung his spiked club, each strike powerful and heavy, shattering the air itself. He launched a fierce and relentless attack on Lu Xuanfeng, forcing Lu Xuanfeng into a desperate retreat and leaving him in a sorry state.

"That's some real strength."

Bai Meng was born with superhuman strength, which made everyone take notice.

"Is the army going to war with the gambling dens?"

"This Lord Li is truly decisive and fearless."

"Hopefully, their fighting won't affect us."

"..."

Those who came to gamble, seeing this scene, knew that Li Xuancang was about to take action against the gambling den.

They admired Li Xuancang so much that they were practically fearless.

With Zheng Gang, a powerful expert at the Gangqi Realm, in charge of the gambling den, Li Xuancang's attack on the gambling den was tantamount to declaring war on the Jianghu forces of Liuyun County.

Everyone admired Li Xuancang's courage, but considering that Li Xuancang had even wiped out Erlong Mountain, it was nothing to target a gambling den.

The gambling den had a large number of people, including many at the Blood Condensation Realm. Even without Zheng Gang's intervention, the army was no match for them.

"The gambling den is too powerful; the army is doomed."

The situation is clear: the army is no match for the gambling den.

"Hahaha, with this little strength, you dare to act so arrogantly in the gambling den? You're courting death."

"Kill them all, don't let a single one escape."

"Slaughter them all, let the imperial court know the consequences of those who oppose us."

"..."

The people in the gambling den kept shouting that they would wipe out the entire army.

"boom!"

Just then, a figure rushed into the gambling den like lightning, throwing a punch that swept in all directions.

"puff!"

"what!"

"Well!"

"..."

Immediately, the dozens of thugs in the gambling den only had time to let out a scream before their bodies were torn to pieces, with fragments of flesh and internal organs flying everywhere, creating a gruesome and bloody scene.

"Greetings, Captain."

Nangong Zhan and the others all stopped attacking and bowed deeply to Li Xuancang, their eyes filled with intense admiration.