The biting north wind was like a knife, yet the Jin Yue Tower grew even quieter. This was because just moments ago, Yue Bucong, the lord of Bai Yue Ridge, had called, ordering all unrelated personnel in the group's building to leave and for the bodyguards to maintain a blockade downstairs, preventing any outsiders from approaching.
Clearly, Yue Bucong intended to make a significant move this time!
However, Yue Bucong was not foolish. Although he had made thorough preparations, he did not immediately rush to Jin Yue Tower. He was waiting for the arrival of Wu Si and the other masters from the Iron Sword Sect.
He did not wait long. An hour later, Wu Si and four elders from the Iron Sword Sect arrived at the Bai Yue Ridge Lord's mansion via private jet.
"Excellent, Senior Wu Si, you have finally arrived!"
Yue Bucong specifically waited at the tarmac. Upon seeing Wu Si descend, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.
Besides Wu Si, there were four other elders. Each of them was dressed in black robes, with long hair flowing freely, and each carried a sword on their back – a heavy, black iron sword.
The leading figure had white hair cascading down his back like a silver river. His aged, wrinkled face appeared to be at least eighty years old, but his eyes were sharp and commanding. His movements were still remarkably swift and agile. The aura he exuded made it clear to anyone who saw him that this was no ordinary person.
This white-haired elder was the Supreme Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect. He had already been a renowned martial arts master in the Dragon Country's martial world in the mid-last century. Although his fame had faded, those who knew him understood that he was an absolute master!
Among the other three, one was the current Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect, and the other two were elders. The martial cultivation of these three was also considerable.
"These must be the masters from the Iron Sword Sect. Please forgive my lack of a proper welcome. As your host, I should have prepared a banquet to welcome your esteemed arrival, but given the current circumstances..."
Before Yue Bucong could finish, the burly Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect interrupted him coldly, "No need for pleasantries. Take us directly to that Xiao Yunlong. Once this matter is resolved, it will be time enough to return for hearty drinks and feasts!"
As the sect master, he possessed a powerful aura and a rather arrogant demeanor. Even though Yue Bucong was the lord of a ridge, he showed no intention of being polite.
"Yes, yes, Sect Master is absolutely right. You are a man of direct speech. In that case, let us depart immediately!"
Yue Bucong finished speaking, turned, and waved his hand, about to lead the dozens of followers and guards standing around them.
The Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect saw this and said, "Lord Yue, you're not planning to bring all these dozens of people, are you?"
Without waiting for Yue Bucong to reply, he continued, "At our level of martial cultivation, victory is no longer about numbers. Once we deal with that fellow named Xiao, others will be of no concern!"
The Supreme Sect Master then said, "Let's take the plane. There should be a tarmac over there, right? Let's finish this quickly so I can go back to sleep. The older I get, the less I want to stay up late!"
With that, the Supreme Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect re-entered the private jet. The other three, including Wu Si, also returned.
Yue Bucong was taken aback. He looked at the dense crowd of followers and guards around him, and finally, he gestured for his most trusted and capable confidant to board.
By this time, Jin Yue Tower was heavily guarded, and all unrelated personnel, including employees, had been cleared out. Ten minutes later, the private jet landed on the rooftop tarmac.
The immense roar was naturally heard by everyone in the CEO's office.
"It seems they've arrived. They even came by private jet, quite the display!" Tu Fu sneered.
Just half an hour earlier, with the assistance of Meng San, who was guarding the elder, Tu Fu and Xuanyuan Qingfeng had managed to infiltrate the suburban manor and successfully capture Long Yan.
Following Xiao Yunlong's instructions, Tu Fu then escorted the lord of Chuan Long Ridge to Jin Yue Tower to rendezvous. Of course, Meng San had also accompanied them.
The lord of Chuan Long Ridge, Long Yan, had long since lost his former swagger and arrogance. Like the old CEO of Jin Yue, he was squatting in a corner with his hands on his head.
Zhuge Wushuang shook his head and said, "I didn't know this building had a tarmac before we came. Otherwise, we could have flown directly here and saved ourselves some time."
"It's alright, we can take a helicopter back!" Perhaps bored from waiting, Xiao Yunlong interjected.
However, at that very moment, Yue Bucong's cold, blade-like voice came from outside: "Go back? Do you think you'll be able to go back tonight?"
As his voice faded, Yue Bucong, Wu Si, and the four great masters of the Iron Sword Sect entered in single file.
"Save me, my cousin! You must save me!" the Jin Yue CEO, squatting in the corner, immediately cried out.
The lord of Chuan Long Ridge no longer squatted in the corner. He immediately ran towards Yue Bucong and the others, grinding his teeth and shouting, "Lord Yue, you've arrived just in time! Tonight, no matter what, we must eliminate this bastard named Xiao!"
Yue Bucong ignored the two of them. Instead, he stared intently at Xiao Yunlong and said, word by word, "Xiao Yunlong, although you were once the King of the Northern Territory, your emotional intelligence is truly too low. You are too inflexible and don't know how to conduct yourself. It's no wonder you were ostracized and suppressed by the aristocratic clans in the capital, and even ambushed in the capital region. Frankly, these are all consequences of your own actions!"
Xiao Yunlong couldn't be bothered to argue. He pointed at Long Yan and said, "He was found in a manor on the outskirts of Bai Yue City. That manor is your property, Yue Bucong. What do you have to say for yourself now?"
Yue Bucong suddenly threw his head back and laughed heartily, then scoffed, "It's truly laughable. What do I have to say to someone who is about to die!"
Xiao Yunlong remained seated in the CEO's chair and nodded, "You are correct. There is indeed no need to say much to someone who is about to die!"
With the situation having reached this point, further words were futile. Yue Bucong knew very well that tonight, only one side would be able to walk out alive.
"Almost forgot, before we begin, let's have introductions. These four are from the Iron Sword Sect, all top-tier martial arts masters from the Southern Border!"
Yue Bucong suddenly grinned, his words and demeanor exuding strong confidence. He was absolutely certain that they would be the ones walking out alive tonight!
"The Southern Border's Iron Sword Sect?" Xiao Yunlong raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his voice.
"Xiao Yunlong, you wouldn't have expected this, would you? This old man was originally a disciple of the Iron Sword Sect. You disgraced me greatly on the arena before. Today, I will make you pay a hundredfold!" Wu Si gritted his teeth and shouted coldly.
Upon hearing this, Meng San couldn't help but say, "Wu Si, it was His Highness the Northern King who saved you on the arena. How has it become a disgrace for you? Do you have any shame acting so indiscriminately?"
Wu Si snorted but did not retort, as he was powerless to do so.
Xiao Yunlong looked at the Supreme Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect with his white hair like a silver river, and calmly said, "I have no grievances with the Iron Sword Sect. Do you truly intend to assist a villain? If you leave now, I will let bygones be bygones. But if you persist in your obstinacy, then do not blame me!"
"What we do today is, firstly, to avenge our junior brother Wu Si. Secondly, they have promised a substantial reward for your head. Therefore, I apologize, but you must die tonight!"
With that, the silver-haired elder directly drew the heavy sword from his back. His sword was wide and thick, giving it an appearance of unrefined mastery. However, the innate true qi within him surged like a river, immense and powerful.
Clearly, this was a seasoned peak master of the Innate Aperture Opening realm!
The other three masters from the Iron Sword Sect also drew their iron swords. Among them, the Sect Master of the Iron Sword Sect was a quasi-innate expert with one foot already in the Aperture Opening realm, while the other two elders were at the Three Flowers Gathering at the Vertex, Martial King realm.
At this moment, Wu Si also revealed his silver sword. The vast CEO's office was instantly filled with tension and the sharp glint of drawn swords.
"You named Xiao, with so many masters on our side today, no matter how powerful you are, you are destined to die!" Yue Bucong couldn't help but grin triumphantly.
"Is that so? If that's the case, tonight I will show you my true strength!" Xiao Yunlong said, and within his body, fifty divine kingdoms were instantly activated.