Previously, Chen Fengge and the Dragon Country's Sword Master had made a trip to the headquarters of the Killing God Hall and the Longevity Alliance, resulting in a fierce battle where the martial artists of both factions scattered in all directions.
Chen Jiuyang was not one to take a beating without retaliating.
The Killing God Hall and the Longevity Alliance had been lurking in Feng Province for decades, undetected by the Six Doors. It was only when they made their move against Chen Jiuyang last time that they revealed a few clues and leads.
As the Sword Master of Feng Province, Nan Tang, and as the Dragon Country's Qian King, Chen Jiuyang had an obligation to clear out these hidden tumors.
Furthermore, Zhou Fangzun had mentioned that the Yao family was a descendant of one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and had a connection to the Nine Provinces Cauldron.
Now, Yao Zixuan was pregnant with his child.
This made the elimination of the Killing God Hall and the Longevity Alliance even more imperative!
Once the Yao family's secrets were exposed, the Longevity Alliance would stop at nothing to deal with them.
With the Longevity Alliance's methods, the combination of Qian King Chen Jiuyang and the bloodline of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors could very well resonate with the Nine Provinces Cauldron, causing it to appear.
The thought sent a chill of killing intent through Chen Jiuyang.
He was not surprised by the arrival of the Sword Master, but rather pleased. He asked Nan Tang, "Have you found the rat's nest?"
Nan Tang nodded slowly. "After searching for a month, coupled with Chen Fengge's rampage at their headquarters, which resulted in numerous casualties and many fleeing to Feng Province, causing a stir in the black market and the emptying of precious medicinal and spiritual materials, we finally had a chance to locate their lair."
"This time, to avoid alerting them and to eliminate any future trouble, we should dispatch a few elites to eradicate them."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly. "My Qian King's Mansion has several half-step Heavenly Realm experts, one Venerable Realm expert, and one Sword Master. Will that be enough?"
The Sword Master who was supervising him had been transferred to Qingzhu Village a few days prior, ostensibly as the new village secretary.
The Chen family patriarch frowned. "Jiuyang, Han Po Po and I will accompany you. With Ancestor Han Peiling guarding the Qian King's Mansion, we can ensure there are no unforeseen events."
Chen Jiuyang's eyelids twitched violently. He said solemnly, "Alright."
He had almost forgotten. Ancestor Han Peiling, a Venerable Realm expert, was currently his greatest trump card. After the Spring Festival, he would also bring his relatives and elders to Dragon Capital.
Nan Tang said, "If that's the case, let's depart."
The four of them then boarded a helicopter and left Qingzhu Village, heading towards Fengcheng. Fengcheng, as the provincial capital of Feng Province, with a population of over ten million, made it very convenient to conceal their movements.
In a seemingly unremarkable building, the air was filled with the scent of medicine, and many martial artists were present.
In a vast conference room, a dense crowd filled the seats around an oval conference table that could accommodate fifty people.
Above the conference table sat about a dozen martial artists with profound auras.
"Our Killing God Hall and Longevity Alliance have suffered considerable losses within the Dragon Country. Headquarters is not satisfied with our progress."
"Intelligence team, what are the findings of your investigation?"
Several individuals wearing glasses, appearing like scholars or professors, stood up and spoke:
"According to our investigation, Feng Province has never produced anyone with the immense fortune and meteoric rise like Qian King Chen Jiuyang in the past thousand years."
"Although the Qian King is currently supported by national destiny, his strength is likely insufficient, and the amount of national destiny he possesses is not enough to resonate with the fragments of the Nine Provinces Cauldron."
"Indeed, after comprehensive consideration of our investigation, the suggestion from our intelligence team is to wait until Qian King Chen Jiuyang advances to the Heavenly Realm before making a move."
The half-step Heavenly Realm martial artist at the head of the group frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "If that is the case, then our forces in Feng Province will go into hiding, recuperate, and build up our strength."
"Once Qian King Chen Jiuyang advances to the Heavenly Realm, we will mobilize more experts from headquarters to eliminate him."
"Coincidentally, our strength has suffered significant losses this time, and we also need to recuperate and gather our strength."
At this moment, an uninvited voice echoed from outside the building and into the conference room: "I never expected the Longevity Alliance to have an intelligence team. This truly broadens my horizons, Your King."
"Everything you criminal organizations say is utter nonsense."
"Recuperate and build up your strength? You are thinking too much. Today, I, Your King, will be a good person and send all of you to the west, to a place where you can truly recuperate."
Everyone in the conference room turned pale.
Their hidden stronghold, concealed for decades, had been exposed!
"Attack!"
As the voice fell, a terrifying blade energy instantly struck towards the building!
"Rumble!" A blast of air exploded. With a single strike, dozens of people were casualties.
Chen Jiuyang, Elder Han, Chen Biandao, and the Sword Master each guarded a side, preventing anyone from escaping.
"Qian King!" A half-step Heavenly Realm martial artist charged out, his eyes filled with icy killing intent as he stared at Chen Jiuyang. "We did not seek trouble with you first, yet you dare to come looking for us."
"With your strength, it is we who will send you to the west!"
"With Your King's strength, it is more than enough to slay these pigs and dogs!"
Chen Jiuyang, wielding his authority sword, his body ablaze with purple-gold qi and blood, exuded an unparalleled might. He moved like lightning and directly slashed at the half-step Heavenly Realm expert.
With Chen Jiuyang's blade pointed at him, the half-step Heavenly Realm expert's aura plummeted to the fifth level of the Earth Realm. His face changed drastically, and he blurted out in disbelief, "Qian King is strange! Everyone, be careful!"
The half-step Heavenly Realm expert's aura was suppressed to the fifth level of the Earth Realm, rendering him unable to display his divine power.
"Swoosh—"
Chen Jiuyang's blade cut him directly in half. The severed corpse immediately fell from mid-air to the ground, shattering upon impact.
Everyone was shocked again. How could Qian King, at the fifth level of the Earth Realm, kill a half-step Heavenly Realm expert with a single strike?
The two individuals Chen Jiuyang had killed earlier could be attributed to him finishing them off while they were injured, but this was a different situation entirely.
At this moment, Chen Biandao exclaimed, his voice laced with disbelief, "The patriarch of the ancient Gu family in Cangzhou, Gu Fangqiong!"
Immediately, Chen Biandao's expression turned grim. "Gu Fangqiong, why have you joined the Longevity Alliance!"
Gu Fangqiong was a family patriarch of the same generation as him. The Gu family also had a long lineage.
Gu Fangqiong sneered, "The ancient gods, immortals, demons, and monsters are about to return. By allying with the Longevity Alliance, our families will have a chance of survival in the future."
"Chen Biandao, it is a foolish act for you to bring people here to attack our Longevity Alliance today. You have no idea how vast the Longevity Alliance's influence is; it far exceeds your imagination!"
Chen Biandao, while fighting, retorted, "It's just baseless rumors. You believe them, how foolish!"
"Swoosh—"
A terrifying blade energy struck, directly severing Gu Fangqiong's life force. Chen Jiuyang's cold voice rang out, "Patriarch, why bother speaking with these traitors."
As he died, Gu Fangqiong looked at Chen Jiuyang and sneered, "Qian King Chen Jiuyang, without Chen Fengge, you dare to attack our Longevity Alliance. Just wait for our revenge. I'll be waiting for you on the road to the Yellow Springs!"
With that, Gu Fangqiong breathed his last, his eyes filled with venom, dying with his eyes wide open.
Chen Jiuyang's gaze was icy, his aura incomparably majestic. He raised his blade and slowly turned around:
"Your King will be waiting."