Then let them offer their loyalty!

The soldiers on the troop carriers were all fully armed and in high spirits. Dust billowed behind the vehicles, like a long gray dragon sweeping across the land!

Dongcheng City had already been notified, so defensive fortifications were erected along the official road.

Rows of fully armed soldiers stood there, their nerves on edge.

Meanwhile, Huang Shangzong's old acquaintance, Ye Mingfeng, the deputy speaker of Dongye Prefecture, stood at the very front with a livid face.

Perhaps due to his emotional state, this "bloody butcher" reeked of blood.

Seeing the long line of cars stop, Huang Shangzong was the first to get out of the car. Ye Mingfeng shouted at Huang Shangzong, "Huang Shangzong! Are you crazy?!"

"Do you know how serious a crime it is to mobilize troops without authorization?! Are you trying to rebel?!"

Upon hearing Ye Mingfeng's words, Huang Shangzong's face turned ashen, and the aura of a fifth-order Cataclysm surged wave after wave.

He completely ignored Ye Mingfeng and said coldly, "Bring Qiu Tu out! This is between him and me! It has nothing to do with anyone else!"

Ye Mingfeng frowned slightly as he looked at Huang Shangzong's irritable state. Having worked with Huang Shangzong for a long time, he always felt that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

However, given the critical situation, he couldn't afford to think too much, so he said, "Have your soldiers stay put! Don't move! I can take you to see Speaker Qiu!"

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Ye Mingfeng originally thought that Huang Shangzong, in his great anger, would not agree so easily.

But... to everyone's surprise, seeing that he had agreed, Huang Shangzong actually responded, "Okay!"

"I can have my personal guards stationed here! But I'll bring 100 guards with me!"

A typical deputy speaker has about 15 guards. The speaker has more, but still around 20-25.

After all, in a world where power belongs to oneself, those who reach the level of vice-chairman or chairman are likely to be at least second-tier Cataclysmic beings.

These cataclysmic beings are immune to ordinary firearms. Therefore, most of the regular guards are only there to handle ordinary situations and maintain a necessary show of force.

After all, a state legislator, who controls the entire state and wields great power, needs to distance himself from ordinary people.

After all, power can only better intimidate the lower classes when it is imposing and mysterious.

As for Huang Shangzong's request to bring 100 personal guards into the city, the purpose was similar.

As a fifth-tier Cataclysm, he couldn't possibly rely on these 100 personal guards to influence the standoff with Qiu Tu. Therefore, the demonstration's effect was clearly greater than its practical significance.

Normally, Ye Mingfeng would just turn a blind eye to such things.

But this matter involves the speakers of two state legislatures, two powerful regional officials. If not handled properly, it could lead to serious problems.

Therefore, Ye Mingfeng considered it for a moment and then said, "Let me consult with Speaker Qiu."

Huang Shangzong responded loudly, which was taken as agreement, and then turned around and went back to the car to rest.

Seeing this, Ye Mingfeng shook his head and turned to walk behind the front line.

Ye Mingfeng took the communicator from the communications officer and made a call to Qiu Tu.

A moment later, the call connected, and Qiu Tu's cold voice came through the receiver, "General Ye. Has Speaker Huang returned?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, a vein throbbed on Ye Mingfeng's forehead. He said, "Speaker, I've tried to persuade Speaker Huang, but he doesn't want to go back."

"Then I also told him what you meant: he could enter the city, but the soldiers would have to stay outside."

At this point, Ye Mingfeng paused for a moment, then said, "Speaker Huang agreed, but he made one request. That is, he wants to bring 100 personal guards into the city."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu sneered, "Fuck him!"

"Since he's so shameless, Old Ye, you stop him! Don't let a single soldier into the East City!"

After saying that, Qiu Tu snorted coldly and slammed the phone down!

Ye Mingfeng was stunned when he heard the busy tone on the phone.

Who? Me?

I, a peak Tier 3 Cataclysm just about to advance to Tier 4, am stopped by a Tier 5 Cataclysm.

Has Qiu Tu gone mad?!

Even if Huang Shangzong still had some sense, he wouldn't simply kill himself and then lead his troops into the city...

But why should I stop him?

You slept with someone's daughter, and instead of addressing the issue, you expect me to?

Thinking this, the stench of blood emanating from Ye Mingfeng became even stronger!

Unfortunately, he couldn't afford to offend Huang Shangzong, nor could he afford to offend Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tuke, like Huang Shangzong, is also a fifth-order Cataclysm, and is even his superior.

As the deputy speaker of Dongye State, he naturally had to obey the orders issued by the speaker.

Thinking this, Ye Mingfeng walked towards the front of the formation again, cursing all the while.

As he expected, Qiu Tu's "rude" request clearly angered Huang Shangzong.

Huang Shangzong was so angry he almost stormed into the city to confront Qiu Tu. Ye Mingfeng dissuaded him, telling him that leading troops into other states was already a serious crime.

If he were to attack the state legislator of that state, his political career would probably be completely over.

This finally calmed Huang Shangzong down.

Even so, Huang Shangzong was still unwilling to compromise. Instead, he ordered his soldiers to line up and block the roads in and out of Dongcheng City, which meant he was going head-to-head with Qiu Tu.

This farce has clearly attracted a lot of attention.

The ordinary people at the bottom of society didn't know what was happening, but the various departments in Dongcheng City did.

So, representatives from various departments would occasionally come over to watch the drama unfold.

And so, time passed by, second by second, and as it attracted more and more attention!

Finally, Mr. Pang's convoy appeared on the main road.

Upon arriving at the position, Old Pang got out of the car with a livid face.

He glanced at the caravans stranded on both sides of the road and the detectives out on duty, his face ashen, and summoned his trusted men. Then he said sternly, "Go and bring Huang Shangzong here!"

Upon hearing Elder Pang's instructions, the trusted confidant hurriedly went to the front lines to deliver the message.

A moment later, Huang Shangzong strode over.

He was already tall and strong, standing at 1.95 meters, with muscles all over his body, making him look like an iron tower.

Coupled with his anger, the fifth-tier Cataclysm's aura surged forth, making him seem like a demon god.

Even though his status and identity were higher than Huang Shangzong's, and he was confident that Huang Shangzong would not attack him, Pang Lao's gaze still darkened slightly when he saw Huang Shangzong's aggressive demeanor.

He glared at Huang Shangzong and shouted angrily, "What are you doing! Are you trying to rebel!"

Huang Shangzong paused for a moment after being shouted at.

His eyes suppressed his anger, but he still took a deep breath to suppress his outward aura, then walked to Old Pang's side, bowed his head and greeted him, "Old Pang."

Seeing Huang Shangzong's expression, Elder Pang relaxed. He pointed at the caravan, agents, and tourists blocked outside, then lowered his voice and reprimanded, "As the speaker of a prefecture council, what kind of behavior is this, blocking the road like this!"

"Open the road immediately!"

Old Pang's words still carried weight, so although Huang Shangzong was reluctant, he still summoned his confidants and loosened control over Dongcheng City.

After doing all this, Elder Pang beckoned to Huang Shangzong, "Come, let's talk over here."

The two walked onto the main road. Old Pang, with his hands behind his back, asked with a deep expression, "What has made you so angry?"

"I heard it's related to Qiu Tu?"

Upon hearing Elder Pang's words, a hint of humiliation appeared on Huang Shangzong's resolute face. He replied, "Yes."

"Qiu Tu... Qiu Tu... He slept with Xue'er."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Elder Pang quickly forced a surprised expression, "What's going on?"

Huang Shangzong shook his head slightly and then said, "I don't know."

"All I know is that this morning, news came that Qiu Tu had designs on Xue'er and that he even spent the night at Xue'er's place last night."

“I called Xue’er this morning, but she stammered and wouldn’t say anything.”

"It's all obviously true."

"So I was furious and brought people here to demand an explanation."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Elder Pang paused slightly before saying, "I've had some contact with Qiu Tu these past few days, and I don't think he's such a reckless person."

"There is likely a misunderstanding here."

At this point, Old Pang waved to the back.

The next second, a trusted confidant rushed over.

Although Elder Pang said that to Huang Shangzong, his voice was extremely serious when he was instructing his confidants.

He said, "Tell that brat Qiu Tu to get over here!"

"Yes." Upon hearing this, the confidant glanced at Huang Shangzong beside him, then quickly ran out to make a phone call.

Huang Shangzong witnessed the entire scene. After his confidant left, Huang Shangzong snorted coldly and said, "Elder Pang, you don't need to say such things to appease me."

"If Qiu Tu really does something so despicable, it won't just be a matter of him being a 'kid.' I'll quickly turn him into a dead kid, and then into a stinking kid!"

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Elder Pang's face turned ashen as he angrily rebuked him a few times, but as he turned away, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes...

Soon, upon being notified by Pang Lao's confidant, Qiu Tu arrived at the outskirts of Dongcheng City.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, before Elder Pang could even speak, Huang Shangzong's imposing aura erupted.

He was already a warrior, and now he had advanced to the fifth rank. His aura was like that of a world-destroying evil god! Wave after wave crashed against Qiu Tu!

However, when faced with Huang Shangzong's imposing aura, Qiu Tu remained as unmoved as a rock on the shore, completely unconcerned.

Qiu Tu walked step by step to Elder Pang's side, bowed slightly, and said, "Elder Pang."

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, Elder Pang spoke with a stern expression, "Qiu Tu, do you know why Speaker Huang has brought his troops here?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu shook his head with an innocent expression.

Old Pang asked, "Did you spend last night with Xue'er?"

Upon hearing Elder Pang's words, Qiu Tu's face immediately showed a surprised expression.

He glanced at Huang Shangzong, then looked at Elder Pang and said with a wronged expression, "Elder Pang, I'm innocent!"

"I didn't spend last night with Xue'er at all. Nothing happened."

"Who is spreading these rumors!"

Hearing Qiu Tu's vehement denial, Huang Shangzong's face flushed with anger. He clenched his fists, ready to step forward, shouting, "You beast! You dare to do it but not admit it!"

Seeing Huang Shangzong's expression, Qiu Tu said confidently, "If you don't believe me, you can call Xue'er over for a confrontation, or you can give Xue'er a thorough full-body examination."

Seeing Qiu Tu's confident assertion, Huang Shangzong's face clearly showed a hint of hesitation.

Old Pang also glanced at Qiu Tu with a hint of surprise.

He couldn't help but ask, "So, did you stay at Xue'er's house last night?"

Upon hearing Elder Pang's words, Qiu Tu paused for a second, then nodded under Huang Shangzong's murderous gaze, "Yes."

"But this really has nothing to do with Xue'er."

Seeing Qiu Tu repeatedly deny it, Old Pang waved to his confidant and then gave some instructions.

Before long, Pang's guards arrived with Xue'er and a female section chief from the Political Department of the Investigation Bureau.

Xue'er was completely confused, but the female director knew what was going on.

She first greeted Elder Pang, Qiu Tu, and Huang Shangzong, and then led Xue'er to the tent that the guards had just set up.

A few minutes later, the female director came out and stood in front of the three of them.