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

The Tiangang Sect's prohibition against any faction attacking court officials and powerful families caused a huge uproar, enraging many factions.

They were at odds with the imperial court all along, and now that they finally had a chance, how could they let it slip by?

"Quiet."

Duan Tian roared, unleashing his mid-stage Qi Refining Realm aura, which swept across the entire area, suppressing all noise.

"I'm not discussing this with you, but informing you that if anyone wants to die, I, the sect leader, will grant their wish and wipe out their entire family, leaving not a single chicken or dog alive."

Duan Tian exuded a murderous aura, and his words sent chills down everyone's spines. The room fell silent, completely stunned.

These gangs may not be afraid of the imperial court, but they fear the Tiangang Sect.

After looting, they could simply flee Anzhou and go elsewhere to live a carefree life.

The imperial court is too busy taking care of itself to hunt them down all over the world.

But the Tiangang Sect is different.

Knowing their methods, they can be easily identified, and no one is without fear of them.

People couldn't understand why the Tiangang Sect, which was the leading force in the martial arts world, would suddenly become an accomplice of the imperial court and turn against people in the martial arts world.

Seeing that everyone had calmed down, Duan Tian's expression softened, and he explained to them.

"Gentlemen, it's not that the Tiangang Sect wants to oppose you, but we have no other choice."

The Tiangang Sect has its own difficulties, and they have no choice in the matter.

"Li Xuancang personally came to our door, demanding that we restrain you all. We naturally refused and immediately engaged him in a fierce battle, but we were outmatched and were injured by him."

Duan Tian explained the predicament of the Tiangang Sect to everyone.

"Li Xuancang left a message saying that if anything like what happened to the Pei family happens again, he will hold the Tiangang Sect accountable, and we will have no other choice."

Li Xuancang's actions were completely unreasonable, forcing the Tiangang Sect to take action.

The Tiangang Sect felt extremely aggrieved and wanted to refuse.

However, Li Xuancang used force to suppress them, and their resistance was easily crushed, leaving them helpless.

"What? Is that true?"

"Li Xuancang has gone too far."

"This is outrageous! Does Li Xuancang think he can do whatever he wants?"

"..."

The crowd was filled with indignation and righteous anger, and they kept cursing Li Xuancang.

Although they were filled with righteous indignation, no one dared to stand up and call on everyone to resist Li Xuancang.

They had all witnessed Li Xuancang's terrifying and overwhelming combat power firsthand, and if they were to stand out now, they would surely die.

"Please be patient for now. Once the Tiangang Sect leaves Anzhou City, whatever you wish to do will not be interfered with by the Tiangang Sect."

The Tiangang Sect is preparing to withdraw, and they must ensure that no force intervenes during this period.

Everyone looked indignant and frustrated, but they had no choice but to agree to the demands of the Tiangang Sect.

Don't think that the Tiangang Sect is easy to bully just because they submitted to Li Xuancang.

The Tiangang Sect, which became the largest sect in Anzhou, was no benevolent sect; wiping out entire families was commonplace for them.

If they really anger the Tiangang Sect, they'll be in deep trouble.

After being intimidated by the Tiangang Sect, all forces dared not make any rash moves, and peace seemed to have been restored in the city.

But everyone knew that this was the calm before the storm.

The more ruthlessly you suppress it now, the more violently it will erupt later.

Half a month has passed, and many forces have fled Anzhou City to find their own way to survive.

Only the common people, unable to escape, remained in the city, filled with anxiety.

"Finally back."

Outside Anzhou City, hundreds of soldiers, dressed in rags and resembling beggars, appeared.

Looking at Anzhou City so close at hand, these soldiers all felt as if they had survived a catastrophe.

"Enter the city."

As the soldiers approached the city gate, the guards, after verifying their identities, led them to the military camp.

Over the next few days, soldiers continued to return, bringing with them more news.

Inside the main tent, Li Xuancang and Du Tianfeng looked solemn, as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts, and they were worried about the future situation.

"The Anzhou army has suffered a major defeat, and the Yunzhou army is about to attack. Anzhou City cannot be defended."

Even if he was unwilling to admit it, Du Tianfeng knew that Anzhou City could not be defended, and that staying behind would likely lead to certain death.

"Where is the garrison commander now? Why hasn't he returned to Anzhou City?"

Li Xuancang was more worried about Du Tianhao's safety. Without a Tongxuan Realm expert to protect him, he never felt confident.

Du Tianfeng wasn't worried about Du Tianhao's safety, confidently saying, "Don't worry! The garrison commander will be fine. He's probably holding off the enemy's Transcendent Realm cultivators, which is why he hasn't returned to Anzhou City."

Du Tianfeng knew the power of the Tongxuan Realm, and that as long as Du Tianhao was determined to leave, the Yunzhou army would not be able to stop him.

"What should we do now?"

Li Xuancang was at a loss for what to do.

They couldn't hold on, but they couldn't just give up on Anzhou City either; they were caught in a dilemma.

Du Tianfeng remained silent, unsure of what to do.

"Sir, something terrible has happened!"

Just then, Nangong Zhan rushed in anxiously to report.

"What's the matter that you're so panicked?"

Du Tianfeng and Li Xuancang both looked at Nangong Zhan.

"My lord, Lieutenant Wang Fang led his personal guards into the homes of civilians, raping many women and killing their families. This has alarmed the authorities."

Nangong Zhan hurriedly explained the situation: "The government dares not interfere; they can only report it to the military camp."

The military captain was harming the people, and the government was powerless to intervene, so they handed this hot potato over to the military camp to deal with.

"Bang!"

Du Tianfeng slammed his hand on the table, his eyes bloodshot and veins bulging.

"Damn it, damn it!"

Du Tianfeng gritted his teeth, his killing intent palpable.

At this moment, Anzhou City is a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment.

Li Xuancang had barely managed to stabilize the situation, and these reckless people dared to commit crimes at this critical moment; they truly deserved to die.

Li Xuancang's face was gloomy; these people were courting death.

"Lord Du, what should be done?"

Li Xuancang consulted Du Tianfeng.

Now that Du Tianhao is gone, Du Tianfeng is the actual person in charge of the entire Anzhou Army.

Du Tianfeng took a few deep breaths before he could barely suppress the anger in his heart.

"Xuan Cang, you handle this yourself. Your decision is my decision."

Du Tianfeng completely delegated authority, allowing Li Xuancang to handle the matter.

"Yes, ma'am."

With Du Tianfeng's assurance, Li Xuancang had no more concerns and left immediately.

In the eastern part of the city, a large number of people gathered to watch and discuss the matter.

"A bunch of beasts, they ruined a perfectly good girl."

"It's so pitiful! Several families were brutally murdered."

"Alas! The officials dare not intervene, and these people have died in vain."

"..."

The people felt sympathy for the families who had suffered the calamity, and at the same time, they were filled with worry.

If these soldiers were to attack them, they would suffer the same fate.

"Why is there such a huge difference between the two militaries?"

"The army is not a good thing to begin with; killing innocent people to claim credit and committing murder and robbery are common occurrences."

"It was Lord Li's appearance that made us forget the cruelty of the army, but how many Lord Lis are there in the world?"

"..."

The common people subconsciously compared these soldiers to Li Xuancang's army, and were filled with admiration.