Chapter 1108 Strong

The massive army covered half of the city, blocking most of the sunlight. The sky and the earth suddenly became darker, as if it was going to rain.

A strong murderous aura emanated from the army, mixed with the smell of blood and the murderous intent left over from years of warfare. It made everyone present feel uneasy, their breathing became rapid, and their chests felt as if being pressed by a huge rock, making them very uncomfortable.

This is the aura that can only be condensed by an army that has experienced countless life-and-death battles and crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. It is completely different from the aura of one-on-one fighting between monks on ordinary days, and it is even more chilling and terrifying.

Above the clouds, Master Situ looked down at Ye Chen and the other two below, the resentment and cruelty in his eyes almost overflowing.

He gritted his teeth, nearly breaking them, and said to a middle-aged man beside him with a stern face and cold eyes, "Uncle San! It's them! It's these three people!"

"Not only did these people dare to hit me, they also dared to humiliate me in public. They even threatened to destroy our Situ family's masters, saying that they would kill every Situ family member who came one by one, and kill every pair if they came!!!"

He deliberately emphasized the words "destroy the Situ family" and "humiliate me". His voice was full of incitement and the veins on his face were bulging. It was obvious that he hated them to the extreme.

He wanted to rush down right now and tear Ye Chen and the other two into pieces, but he knew he couldn't win, so he could only rely on his uncle to stand up for him.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man called "Third Uncle" glanced at Ye Chen and the other two with a slightly cold gaze. His eyes seemed to be poisoned, making people feel cold.

He nodded slowly, his face expressionless, as if he had just heard something insignificant.

In fact, he knew very well that his nephew's words were half true and half false, and he must have exaggerated them.

The Situ family has been rampant in Zhongzhou for so many years, and no one has dared to easily say that they want to destroy the Situ family. How could these three young people who look young be so courageous?

Most likely, the eldest nephew caused trouble himself and was taught a lesson. He was not convinced and deliberately made the matter sound more serious.

But he doesn't care about that.

In his opinion, no matter where the Situ family goes, they should be respected and honored. Anyone who dares to provoke them must pay a heavy price, regardless of whether they are right or wrong!

Otherwise, who would be afraid of the Situ family's reputation in the future?

If anyone dares to bully the Situ family in the future, how can the Situ family survive in Zhongzhou?

Uncle San's gaze first fell on Youruo and Xie Purou, and his brows frowned slightly.

He could tell the strength level of these two women. They were in the middle stage of God King, with stable aura. They were considered outstanding and quite good, but that was all. In his eyes, they were no different from ants.

But when his eyes moved to Ye Chen, his pupils suddenly shrank, and a trace of surprise appeared in his heart: "Huh? This is quite interesting. I can't even see through his background???"

In his eyes, Ye Chen was like a shadow shrouded in fog, hazy and vague. He seemed to be real. Standing there, he could see his figure and his clothes, but he also seemed like he would disappear at any time.

His aura and his realm were all wrapped in an invisible layer. No matter how he used his spiritual sense to probe, he could not penetrate and could only feel nothingness.

This was the first time he had experienced this feeling. It was very strange and made him feel a little uncomfortable.

However, this only surprised him for a moment, and did not make him feel the slightest bit of fear.

He has been practicing for so many years, what kind of strong people has he not seen?

In order to avoid being seen through their strength, many old monsters practice secret methods to conceal their aura, or wear magic weapons that can hide their cultivation level. Some can even disguise their realm as that of ordinary people.

So he was already accustomed to encountering such people whose true colors were hard to see through, and there was nothing strange about it.

Anyway, no matter how strong Ye Chen is, no matter whether he really has any trump cards, these three people must die here today.

Only when they die can the Situ family regain its reputation and let others know how miserable the consequences of provoking the Situ family are!

"You four, go kill them."

Uncle San said to the four men in black armor behind him without turning his head.

These four men stood at the front of the team. Their armor was thicker than that of the other soldiers and was engraved with complex patterns. They had long swords hanging around their waists, and their aura was a bit more powerful than the surrounding soldiers.

It is obvious at first glance that they are not ordinary characters - they are the four captains of the Tianjue Army, and their strength is also top-notch in the Tianjue Army.

There are a total of twenty leaders in the Situ family's Tianjue Army. Each of them must go through the test of life and death, at least reach the middle stage of the Divine Emperor realm, and be considered the best in the same realm, before they can sit firmly on the position of captain.

These four people have countless blood on their hands to be able to join the group, and their strength has long surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.

After hearing the order, the four captains showed no emotion on their faces. They did not hesitate or make any unnecessary movements. They just nodded slightly, indicating that they accepted the order.

Then, the four of them leaped straight down from the towering clouds.

The black armor on their bodies flashed four cold rays in the sunlight, and with a sharp sound that tore through the air, they slammed heavily onto the bluestone slabs in front of Yunhe Tower.

There were only four loud noises of "Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" that exploded one after another. The bluestone slabs as hard as iron were smashed to pieces in an instant, and the debris flew several feet away. The smoke and dust filled the air, almost covering half of the street.

With the place where the four people landed as the center, a strong air wave swept out in all directions, overturning the wooden tables of the roadside stalls, and the ceramic bowls and jars fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

The people watching the excitement around were so frightened that they were scared out of their wits and no longer cared about watching the excitement. They all retreated, and some even turned around and ran, fearing that they would be hit by the rubble or affected by the air wave.

They just came to join in the fun, but didn't want to risk their lives.

The street, which was originally packed with people, suddenly became empty. Only a few brave people were left, hiding behind the corners of the walls in the distance and secretly peeking out to look around.

"Directly dispatching four captains of the Tianjue Army? This... isn't this a huge waste of talent?!"

A person hiding in the corner muttered quietly, his voice full of shock, and even his teeth were chattering slightly.

In all his life, this was the first time he had seen the Situ family make such a big fuss for three young people.

Everyone knows that the strength of every captain of the Tianjue Army is unfathomable. The mid-stage Divine Emperor realm is only the lowest standard. They fight on the battlefield all year round, and their practical experience is far richer than that of cultivators at the same level. They are ruthless and every move is deadly.

Now they are just dealing with three young men who seem to have no background, but they actually sent out four captains at once. This kind of situation is more than enough to deal with the leader of a medium-sized force.

But on second thought, everyone felt that it was natural. To the Situ family, the four captains of the Tianjue Army might not mean anything at all.

The Situ family has a deep foundation and is full of experts. Using four captains to clean up three young people who are ignorant of the immensity of the world is just a simple matter. It not only demonstrates the majesty of the Situ family, but also can quickly solve the problem. Why not do it?

Many people were so overwhelmed by the powerful aura emanating from the four captains that they dared not even breathe and could only watch from afar.

After the four captains landed on the ground, they did not take action immediately. Instead, they stood side by side outside the gate of Yunhe Tower, like four black iron towers, staring coldly into the building. The murderous intent in their eyes almost overflowed, making the air around them icy cold.

One of the captains took a step forward, and his heavy armor made a crisp "crackling" sound as he stepped on the gravel.

His gaze fell on Steward Wang, who had rushed over after hearing the news. His voice was as cold as ice in the winter, devoid of any warmth: "You, Yunhe Tower, are you planning to shelter these people???"

Manager Wang's face turned pale in an instant, even paler than paper.

He was just a small manager in Yunhe Tower. On weekdays, he was responsible for registering guests, arranging rooms, and handling trivial matters. How could he have seen such a scene?

Facing the intense stares of the four Tianjue Army captains, he felt as if he were being stared at by four fierce tigers. A layer of cold sweat instantly seeped out of his back, and his hands unconsciously clenched his sleeves. He couldn't even finish his words: "I...we..."

Just as he was in a dilemma, sweat dripping down his cheeks and he was about to cry, a gentle male voice suddenly came from behind him, like a warm current, saving him: "Captain, calm down. Our Yunhe Tower has no intention of becoming an enemy of the Situ family."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man with a long beard slowly walking out of Yunhe Tower.

His beard was neatly trimmed and had a faint sheen, showing signs of being well-maintained.

He was wearing a light blue gown made of extremely rare ice silk. It felt delicate and smooth, and had a soft luster in the sun. It was obvious that it was of great value.

In his hand, he was waving a paper fan with a landscape painting on it. The green mountains and clear waters on the fan were lifelike, and the ink was smudged just right. When he fanned it, there was a faint fragrance of ink. He exuded a gentle and elegant scholarly air, which was incompatible with the tense atmosphere before him.

Seeing this man, Manager Wang and the plump woman looked like they had seen a savior. They quickly lowered their heads and bowed respectfully, their voices filled with obvious awe: "Boss!"

The plump woman's voice was even a little trembling, and she was obviously relieved.

When the sky fell, there was finally someone tall enough to hold it up.

The man holding the paper fan is the owner of Yunhe Tower. His surname is He. He has a very high status in Yunhe Tower, second only to the owner of the tower.

As long as the owner of Yunhe Tower does not show up, all matters big and small in the tower, whether it is welcoming guests, managing accounts, or handling disputes, are under his control.

With him around, not only Manager Wang and the plump woman breathed a sigh of relief, but even the people hiding around them quietly put their minds at ease.

Manager He has always been tactful and may be able to resolve this crisis.

"Manager He!!!"

The plump woman called out softly from behind, with a hint of relief in her voice, as if she had found her backbone.

Shopkeeper He raised his hand and waved it gently, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more and just let him handle the matter.

He slowly walked up to the four captains, paused, a gentle smile still on his face. He gently waved his paper fan and continued calmly, "These three guests are indeed distinguished guests personally welcomed into Yunhe Tower. And I'm sure the captains have heard about the cause of this incident—it was Young Master Situ who got drunk and caused trouble in the tower, disturbing the other guests, which led to the dispute. To put it bluntly, it was all a misunderstanding. We're all from Zhongzhou, and we'll see each other every day. Why make a big fuss over a misunderstanding?"

As the owner of Yunhe Tower, he always remembered the rules set by the owner - anyone who entered Yunhe Tower was a distinguished guest and needed to be protected to the best of his ability.

Even if the other party is the Situ family, they cannot be allowed to touch their guests in Yunhe Tower at will.

What's more, he had his own plans in mind. Although the Situ family was powerful, they would not really go to war with Yunhe Tower just for the face of a playboy.

That’s right, the overall strength of Yunhe Tower is indeed not as good as that of the Situ family, but Yunhe Tower has been able to gain a foothold in Zhongzhou for so many years, and it is not without trump cards.

Not only are there several old priests who have lived in seclusion in the building, but there is also support from other forces behind them.

If the Situ family really wanted to break off relations and go to war, even if they won in the end, it would be a pyrrhic victory, with heavy losses and serious damage to their vitality.

As long as the Situ family members are not stupid, they will never do such a thing that will hurt both sides and damage their own foundation.

The Tian Jue Army captain didn't buy his tricks. His expression remained icy, the murderous intent in his eyes undiminished, and his tone was thick with threats: "What? Manager He, are you trying to protect them and go against my Situ family???"

He took a step forward, and the murderous aura on his body became heavier, pressing the air around him to the point that it seemed to solidify.

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper He immediately looked frightened and waved his hands hastily. His smile was somewhat flattering, and his tone was even lowered: "No, no, no, Captain, you are joking. We dare not, we dare not!"

He gently waved a paper fan, trying to ease the tense atmosphere. "We at Yunhe Tower are just a small business, open to customers, just for peace and stability. How could we have the guts to go against the Situ family? But this matter is really not a big deal, just a little quarrel between young people. There's no need to escalate to the point of fighting, don't you think? "

As he spoke, he quietly observed the expressions of the four captains. He knew in his heart that he couldn't fight hard now and could only use a soft approach.

The four captains looked at each other with hesitation in their eyes.

The order they received was to kill Ye Chen and the other two, but now Manager He came forward to stop them. If they acted forcefully, it would be tantamount to not giving face to Yunhe Tower. If a conflict between the two families really arose, they could not bear the responsibility.

For a moment, the four of them stopped moving and the situation became deadlocked.

But the Situ family is the Situ family after all, and their strong style will not change.

"Manager He is wrong. My Situ family never intended to go to war with Yunhe Tower. We just wanted to target those who should be targeted."

The captain said calmly, but then he suddenly changed the subject: "But if you insist on protecting those three, then don't blame us for not giving you face!!!"