Chapter 119: Diverting the Trouble Eastward

Cao Mang drove through the night, rushing back, but the city was engulfed in chaos and flames. Several noble families had used their influence to have the young men arrested and sent to the imperial capital for trial. Everyone knew, however, that once they reached the capital, they would be released—only a few scapegoats would be chosen from among their attendants.

Yet, the death of his son had thoroughly enraged the Underworld leader, who had already ordered all Underworld members in the surrounding regions to intercept them.

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Faced with such a massive horde of zombies, his rocket launcher and countless bullets were barely a nuisance to them.

Everything was clear now. Lin Yun was enveloped in an infinite aura of desolation. Born in ancient Chang’an and having endured countless years of cultivation, he had awakened once more in the modern era, where the vicissitudes of life and the shifting tides of fate were but a fleeting thought.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than, before Su Junya could add a cutting remark, a terrifying aura swept through the crowd.

Moreover, after the collision of the recent strike, it was evident that even as a late-stage Earth-rank cultivator, she had been at a disadvantage. The overwhelming force caused her internal blood energy to surge violently. Had she not exerted great effort to suppress it, she would have already spat blood.

If it were not for the fact that Li Changming had only one grandson, Lin Yun would have long since turned him into a cripple with a single palm.

Not far away, a young man appearing around twenty years old approached slowly, a smile spreading across his face. Four others followed closely behind him.

Zhu Zhuqing quickly shook her head and closed her eyes, discarding the tangled emotions and beginning to practice Tai Chi.

"Oh, you’re here! I thought you wouldn’t dare come," Wang Li said upon seeing the two, her eyes flashing with intense jealousy.

After all, in these times, opportunities were everywhere. Coming early to the capital to develop was undoubtedly a wise choice.

Yet, thinking of his intentions and actions afterward, Hong Dou couldn’t help but feel a subtle sweetness welling up in her heart.

Lin Kai was equally astonished, increasingly convinced that Mo Jiu carried too many secrets and was utterly incredible.

I listened quietly to their words while silently invoking the Tang family’s secret technique, activating the dantian wheel and channeling energy into my limbs and bones.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince, all enemies outside the palace have been slaughtered! The Twelfth Army stands ready!” Huang Yan appeared at the palace gates.

“Apothecary Long, where are you?” Hong Budong, impatient by nature, shouted loudly after coming down and failing to find me.

From a distance, the ancient city appeared majestic and grand, its towering gates imposing. Just the sight of the tall, mottled walls flanking the gates and the surging moat inspired awe. A faint, ethereal lightI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.