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

With a single palm strike, he killed a timid and cowardly man, and the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

"This is the Prince of Fu's order, not something we're discussing with you."

Ye Wuchen's sinister gaze swept over the crowd, coldly threatening them.

"All of you, get to it, or I won't let you off the hook."

The fact that Anzhou's forces were two-faced, outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, and remained on the sidelines, had long displeased Prince Fu.

If it weren't for the fact that these forces were out of reach, they would have been dealt with long ago.

Now that a golden opportunity is before them, those forces that still want to cower and stand by are courting certain death.

"You've angered the Prince, and now that his actions have been exposed, do you think the court will let you off the hook?"

These people secretly pledged allegiance to the Prince of Fu's mansion. As long as the Prince of Fu's mansion announces this to the world, they will be exterminated by the imperial court.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, realizing that Ye Wuchen was right.

Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back; they have no choice but to go all the way.

"Lord Ye, we will follow His Highness Prince Fu's lead without hesitation, even at the cost of our lives."

After a moment of silence, Yan Yuanlong of the Yan family was the first to speak.

Now, their only option is to fully cooperate with the Prince of Fu's mansion to take Anzhou, so that they can save their lives and even rise to prominence.

"We will obey Lord Ye's orders without question."

Everyone expressed their opinions.

Ye Wuchen sneered. These people are just spineless. They won't understand the situation unless you use some tricks.

"Prepare immediately, kill the government officials, besiege the military camp, eliminate all opponents, and take Anzhou City with thunderous force."

Ye Wuchen coldly gave the order.

"Yes, ma'am."

Meanwhile, the Anzhou Marquis's residence, shrouded in twilight, was not at peace either.

Inside the main hall, the Marquis of Anzhou sat in the main seat.

In front of him stood a man dressed as a scholar, with his hands behind his back.

His gaze swept across the entire hall, his tone calm and condescending.

"Marquis of Anzhou, the situation is now settled. Why cling to the remnants of a corrupt court?"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, revealing information that even Lin Zhenyue was unaware of.

"The Six-Eyed Goat Demon deep within the Demon Abyss of Liuyun County is about to break free from its seal and emerge into the world, unstoppable by anyone."

"His Highness Prince Fu commands hundreds of thousands of rebel troops, has been plotting for decades, and is well-equipped with soldiers and has many skilled warriors."

"Now that we have the help of the Six-Eyed Demon, the world will be overthrown in no time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhenyue was shaken and his expression changed slightly.

He never expected that the Prince of Fu would be so depraved, not only colluding with evil cultivators but also daring to cooperate with demons, which was tantamount to cutting himself off from the human race.

The scholar said to himself, "A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on. His Highness Prince Fu values ​​this opportunity, so Your Excellency should seize this rare chance."

"When His Highness Prince Fu establishes the dynasty, your Marquis of Anzhou will be credited with the founding of the nation."

"Hereditary succession and the granting of land and territory are not issues."

The scholars gradually lured Lin Zhenyue into their schemes.

Immediately, the scholar's eyes turned cold, concealing a threat.

"On the contrary, if the Marquis remains obstinate and resists to the end..."

"On the day the Prince of Fu's army stormed into Anzhou, the entire Marquis's mansion was utterly annihilated, not even a chicken or a dog was spared."

The main hall was deathly silent, the atmosphere extremely oppressive.

Lin Zhenyue sat upright in the main seat, his eyes lowered, his face calm and expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.

He remained silent for a long time, as if weighing the pros and cons, fearing the power of the demons, and dreading the chaotic world.

The scholar did not urge him, but waited quietly for Lin Zhenyue's answer, believing that Lin Zhenyue would make the right choice.

After a moment's thought, Lin Zhenyue sighed softly, his expression one of helpless dejection.

"The trend is irreversible, and the common people cannot reverse it."

He paused, as if forced into a corner.

"Very well, I am willing to serve His Highness Prince Fu like a dog or a horse."

Upon hearing this, a hint of smugness and ecstasy flashed across the eyes of the scholar who was trying to persuade him to surrender.

With the Marquis of Anzhou surrendering, taking Anzhou City will be even more certain, and he will be able to make a tremendous contribution.

"Those who understand the times are wise; Your Excellency is indeed wise."

The scholar clapped his hands and laughed, completely letting his guard down, assuming that the Marquis of Anzhou had been intimidated by the overwhelming force and had willingly defected.

"Bang!"

The next moment, the scholar's smile froze as Lin Zhenyue, without warning, placed a palm on his chest.

"puff!"

The scholar was struck dumb, his body flying backward, his face filled with disbelief.

"You...you..."

He didn't understand why the Marquis of Anzhou, having already agreed to surrender to the Prince of Fu, would suddenly turn on him and kill him.

Before the scholar's body even hit the ground, the Marquis of Anzhou rushed in front of him, and a sharp blade pierced through his heart.

"Tick-tock, tick-tock..."

The qi surged through the sharp blade, shattering the scholar's heart, and blood dripped onto the ground.

"Why...why?"

The scholar was puzzled and wanted to die to find out why.

"Bang!"

The Marquis of Anzhou did not answer, but smashed the top of his head with a single palm strike. The scholar, his face full of resentment, fell to the ground and died.

"snort!"

Marquis Anzhou snorted coldly, his eyes filled with disdain.

"How can the Prince of Fu, who colludes with evil cultivators and minions with demons, last long? Does he really think I'm a three-year-old child?"

The Marquis of Anzhou has been in charge of his mansion for decades, navigating both the military and officialdom; he is no easy opponent.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Prince Fu now has a strong army and is arrogant.

He colluded with evil cultivators and demons, thus isolating himself from the world. Like a cicada chirping in autumn, his days are numbered.

Moreover, Lin Jingyan is the pride of Wenxin Academy, and it is not impossible for him to rise to a high position in the future.

How could he betray the imperial court and jeopardize Lin Jingyan's future?

After killing the scholar, the Marquis of Anzhou showed no sign of relief; instead, his face remained solemn.

"The Great Demon is about to break free of its seal, and Prince Fu is determined to take Anzhou. Anzhou City is no longer safe, and I must make plans as soon as possible."

The situation is critical; Anju is about to become a dangerous place, and it is not advisable to stay any longer.

"Someone come here."

The Marquis of Anzhou shouted, and his two sons, who were guarding the door, quickly came in.

The two glanced casually at the scholar's corpse lying on the ground, paying it little attention.

"Father."

Marquis Anzhou ordered in a deep voice, "Immediately gather the resources of the manor, take the core clan members, and leave Anzhou City through the secret passage without alerting anyone."

The city is on the verge of collapse and Anzhou cannot be defended. The Marquis of Anzhou must escape as soon as possible.

"Father, should we inform the Pei family?"

The eldest son consulted the Marquis of Anzhou.

Although Lin Jingyan and Pei Qingyuan are not yet married, the marriage between the Pei and Lin families is a significant event and should not be taken lightly.

After a moment's thought, the Marquis of Anzhou said, "No need. The Pei family has lost its value. Let them fend for themselves."

The Marquis of Anzhou only cared about interests, not feelings.

Once Anzhou falls, the Pei family will lose its foothold and decline, no longer able to provide assistance to the Marquis's mansion.

Notifying the Pei family might leak the information and alert Prince Fu's men, which would be counterproductive.

"Yes, ma'am."

The two immediately went down to carry out the order and moved the core clan members.

The Yan family, along with forces like Bitao Pavilion and Menghu Hall that had allied themselves with the Prince of Fu's mansion, began to take action.

They came out in full force, without holding back.

They all knew that this battle was a matter of life and death, and they had to go all out.

A large number of people were secretly assembled and divided into three groups.

Ye Wuchen led his strongest force to attack the military camp, while the other force attacked the governor's mansion.

Finally, they targeted powerful families like the Pei and Huang families.