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Chapter 1496 - Chapter 1496 Chapter 8 Malicious_2

Chapter 1496: Chapter 8: Malicious_2 Chapter 1496: Chapter 8: Malicious_2 For instance, the Mu Family of Mubai, the Yuan family of Yuanzhou, the Ying family of Yingchuan, the Wu family of Wu region, etc.

As time went on, saints rose together, martial arts thrived, and the most prestigious surnames in Xiehe were those of the saints.

The An Clan of Zhongzhou, the Wang Clan of Southern Heaven, the Xu Clan of Yuanzhou, the Cao family of the Beast Taming Sect, the Li family of the Xuanji Sect, the Shakya Clan of Buddha’s Country, the Bu family of Martial Saint Mountain, etc.

Where there is nobility, there is also inferiority, and the world never lacks foolish beings who fail to see the true state of affairs, such as those who, despite being part of the Human Race, insist on being the lackeys of demonic beasts.

Usually, families that incurred public wrath would be branded as inferior surnames, despised by the populace, and it was said that a family branded as such would gradually fade into obscurity and cease to exist, which was the harshest punishment for a clan.

The officer, being someone who understood the gravity of situations, spoke up to remind, “Second Young Master, whether a surname is inferior or not is a matter only the Saint Lords of each region can decide. Recklessly spreading the news might be overstepping!”

“Foolish.”

Cao Ziqi scoffed, “Who said I am issuing orders on behalf of the Saint Lord? It’s just that the Tang family in Xiling’s past actions have already made them the target of public scorn, berated by the masses. I am merely providing a way for the Tang family to redeem themselves.”

“But…”

“There are no buts!”

Cao Ziqi glared and said, “Spread the news. If the Tang family’s crimes do not warrant this, would those small nobles of the sects deliberately make things difficult for them? Also, remember, this news must reach Yuanzhou’s Ying City, understood?”

After the officer left with a worried frown, a strange, chilling laughter echoed through the great hall of the Lin Clan.

…

Human nature always contains both good and evil, just like the two things men love most: luring decent families into depravity and urging prostitutes to reform.

The Justice Alliance was formed to judge the evils of the Longxi Alliance, and when they became a mighty force, they developed a blind sense of self-righteousness.

Rescuing women trapped by evil families, liberating civilians oppressed by villains–how could these actions be wrong?

For criminals like the Tang family in Xiling, who deceive the world and steal fame, killing them all couldn’t possibly lead to any miscarriage of justice, could it?

And those so-called members of the Longxi Alliance closely surrounding the Tangs, all accomplices to tyranny, should also be cast into hell.

When representatives of justice appear, you should stretch out your necks, not dare to resist.

Initially, it was believed that the Longxi Alliance, having retreated into Qutang City, had become easy prey, but aided by various clans from Longzhou, the Justice Alliance with its overwhelming momentum should have been able to flatten them in one fell swoop.

However, the course of events is always unpredictable, and the Qutang City’s garrison, determined to fight to the death under the leadership of Fire-Stealing Grandmaster Xiao Jinlin, managed to repel the Justice Alliance in the face of twice their numbers.

The unexpected consecutive victories of the Justice Alliance were completely reversed, and they were forced to retreat to Boma City.

Meanwhile, in the council hall of Jiejiang City, a grand banquet was in full swing.

Evil King Palace’s master Duan Siping, Duan Zhenyao, sat in the chief seat, followed by true inheritors of sects from Zhongzhou, high-ranking members of the Bounty Guild, and the Saint Child of the Medicine God Sect, Yiqi Heavenly Dragon.

To this core group of the Justice Alliance, they had already obtained what they wanted.

The true inheritors from Zhongzhou not only established their prestige but also fulfilled the request of An’s Saint Child, An Yuheng.

The thorn in the side of the Evil King Palace, the dangerously wavering Longxi Alliance, was now and the sectarian disciples had not suffered losses.

As for the Bounty Guild, although they contributed both money and effort, they had managed to make a name for themselves, especially under Ye Qingcang’s eloquent persuasion, all the ghosts and spirits hidden in the underground of Xihe River joined the Bounty Guild, instantly filling the coffers of the already strapped Da Lin Commerce Alliance, allowing them to amass wealth and expand their military.

This completely swept away the misfortune of their defeat at Chaochang City and reestablished the underground order of the entire Longzhou.

Most crucially, they had obtained the name of justice, which is more important than anything else.

“This first toast, I, as the master, offer to all Dao Children, thanking you for traveling great distances to Longzhou to uphold justice!”

Duan Zhenyao raised his cup high, addressing the group of sect disciples led by the true inheritor of Wushen Mountain, Zhu Huolong.

“Master overstates,” said Zhu Huolong, who had gradually become the leader among the sect disciples, and his words struck a chord with the rest. “We came here to support the Evil King Palace, not for fame or profit, but for the restless spirits of the outer islands. Thus, this cup is to justice!”

After several fierce battles, Zhu Huolong had subtly become a leading figure among the sect disciples, and his speech well matched everyone’s sentiments.

The other sect disciples also held their cups high and enthusiastically declared, “A toast to justice.”

“Absolutely, absolutely!”

On the stage, Duan Zhenyao smiled broadly and amended his words, “This first cup, to justice!”

After finishing the first cup, Duan Zhenyao grabbed another cup of fine wine and raised it towards the loneliest corner of the hall, “The second cup, this sect wants to honor the greatest hero of the Boma City battle. Without the Heavenly Dragon Saint Child’s Spirit Poison, this battle definitely wouldn’t have been so effortless.”

From the start of the feast, Yiqi who had been eating and drinking lavishly, heard Duan Zhenyao’s toast and reluctantly lifted his head, lazily lifting his cup, “I dare not claim the credit for the first victory. The Spirit Poison merely disrupted the Longxi Alliance Martial Ancestor’s luck. It still required soldiers risking their lives to conquer Boma. This cup, let’s toast to the warriors of the Justice Alliance instead!”

“The Heavenly Dragon Saint Child truly has an extraordinary bearing!”

Duan Zhenyao laughed heartily, “This second cup, to all the warriors of the Justice Alliance who fought for justice!”

Once again cups were raised high, and then drained in one go, filling the banquet hall inside and out with a joyful atmosphere.

However, there were still some whose spirits were sober, such as Duan Longshu who was intent on avenging his father.

Tang Sen and Tang Luo had been summoned away by the sword pavilion of Ying City, leaving him with no hope of personally exacting revenge, so he directed his hatred towards the Longxi Alliance.

Thus, he had no thoughts of a feast, only wanting to strike in one fell swoop, uproot the Longxi Alliance, and comfort his deceased father’s spirit.

“Grandmaster Zheng Yao.”

After drinking the second toast, Duan Longshu, not waiting for the two seniors at his table to toast again, asked, “Now that we have taken Boma, why not strike in one go and take both Andong and Qutang Cities, and eliminate the main forces of the Tang Clan?”

Duan Zhenyao, who was about to toast a third cup, placed the wine cup by his stomach and replied to Duan Longshu, “Longshu, this sect knows your eagerness to avenge your father, but the affairs of soldiers are not matters of mere loyalty. Although the Longxi Alliance has suffered two major defeats and lost over a hundred warriors from the Fierce Realm, if we press them too hard, they will surely fight back desperately.”

“At this moment, the Martial Ancestors retreated back to Qutang City are all the elite of the Alliance. If they go mad, it won’t be a good situation to deal with.”

Even though Duan Zhenyao explained clearly, Duan Longshu was still somewhat dissatisfied and pursued the matter, “So are we doing nothing?”

“How can we be doing nothing.”

Lost in a wry smile, Duan Zhenyao set down his wine cup, “Right now that group of freshly joined forces in the Alliance is attacking Andong City; once they have exhausted the desperate courage of that band of pitiful soldiers, nearly around the time we have finished our rest and reorganization, then we will strike in one go and take Andong City!”

…

In Middle Ying City, Yuanzhou, at the side hall of the Heavenly Phoenix Sword Saint residence.

With the deliberate spread by the Beast Taming Sect, the news about the Tang family in Xiling being demoted to the status of lowly citizens in Longzhou still reached Middle Ying City.

And Xu Changge, after much deliberation, brought the news over as well.

“Great nephew.”

Before sending the latest news into the sword formation, Xu Changge addressed Tang Luo, “The honor or disgrace of a clan is not determined by temporary public opinion. The Tang family in Xiling has made some missteps before but managed to clear themselves later through the benevolence of their successors. This news is merely a rumor from Longzhou, and you must not let it disturb your state of mind.”

“Thank you, Second Uncle.”

Tang Luo, receiving the fresh intelligence, his expression unchanged, “Nephew understands the clan leader and the Sword Master’s painstaking efforts.”

“That’s good… that is very good.”

Xu Changge left with a complex expression.

A quarter of an hour later.

An angry Tang Luo stood at the edge of the sword formation, his arms, enhanced by Spiritual Power, pointing along some mysterious trajectories, precisely on a point where Spiritual Power swirled and intertwined.

“Open for me!”

With a forceful move of his arms, Tang Luo tore through the thin veil of the sword formation, and suddenly, the voice of the Langhuan Sword Master resounded in his Sea of Consciousness.

“Have you decided?”