16. Lin Yue is dead?
The thunderous roar was incessant, and the sky full of thunder seemed to have no intention of stopping. It interwove into thousands of long-bridge-like rainbows, scattering countless pearl-like glowing pulps, as if celebrating the addition of one of the most honored beings in this world.
"This..."
Inside the courtyard of the governor's mansion in Qingdu, both servants and masters were awestruck by the phenomenon in the sky above. Even though the governor's mansion held significant influence in Qingdu and even the servants shared in its glory, when had they ever witnessed such a spectacle?
"Dad, what in the world is going on?" Xu Mingli couldn't help but ask aloud.
The Prefectural Governor of Qingdu's lips trembled slightly as he looked up at the sky, yet he was unable to utter a word.
After a good while, he murmured incredulously, "It's the Xiahong clan... When I went to report for duty in Di Hong City years ago, I had the privilege to witness a scion of the Xiahong clan's bloodline awakening, who was the great-grandson of a Commandery Prince, backed by the legendary Fourteenth Prince, but that phenomenon..."
At that moment, he felt as though he was transported back to that night in Di Hong City.
At that time, he was also rendered speechless, watching the spectacle of thunder accompanying the interlaced rainbow bridges, with glowing pulp scattered across the Human World, deeply imprinting the scene in his mind.
But the grandiose spectacle he saw now far surpassed the phenomenon back then.
Like the light of a firefly compared to the brilliance of the bright moon, how could the two be mentioned in the same breath?
"It is said that the purer the bloodline of the Xiahong clan, the more grand the awakening phenomenon will be."
The Prefectural Governor of Qingdu's eyes reflected the vast scene above, his tone dreamlike as he slowly said, "A scene of phenomenon stretching beyond sight, even if not the legendary Prince, must at least be the biological offspring of some Prince..."
Xu Mingli stood by, also stunned, murmuring, "The biological offspring of a Prince? Even a Prince?"
In the hearts of the people of Great Yong, the God Emperor was the only mythical being.
The offspring of the God Emperor were naturally extraordinary.
This was no longer merely about imperial power.
It was a belief unquestioned for millennia.
Even the descendants of the Xiahong clan, separated by dozens of generations from the God Emperor, even without bloodline awakening, still enjoyed privileges and preferential treatment, hinting at the high status of the Xiahong clan.
And now, in Qingdu, this small city on the northwest frontier, there was an awakening of a very pure bloodline from the Xiahong Imperial Family?
"Who is it?"
A suspicion arose in the mind of the Prefectural Governor of Qingdu, "Baili Fengzhi, this Great Commander, suddenly came to Qingdu with such fanfare in search of someone, could it be that Xia Lie?"
...
The Bluebird Avenue.
Thousands of Personal Guard soldiers were already fully mobilized, marching orderly towards a narrow alley near Bluebird Avenue.
Each one armed and armored, the footsteps of thousands of soldiers seemed to shake the very streets of Bluebird Avenue, their ferocious intent from countless battlegrounds resonating an unstoppable momentum, forcing onlookers to hurriedly make way.
"Bang!"
Thousands of Armored Soldiers, each strong and powerful, amid the heavy collision of armor, any walls that might pose an obstacle were quickly demolished and leveled, and the residents were also swiftly dispersed and sent away.
Even when encountering thicker and sturdier walls, leaders among the Personal Guard, whose skills matched those top Martial Artists of Jianghu, would immediately take action.
"Rumble..."
As the sound of collapse echoed one after another, dust filled the air, and debris littered the ground.
Nearby residents, frightened by the sight, hastily grabbed their valuables and fled to distant places.
Several people, noticing the commotion, observed from afar, but dared not approach.
In a little while.
This neighborhood, spanning a hundred feet in range, had turned into ruins, leaving only one residential house standing.
It was a seemingly modest residence, occupying a small area and not worth much Silver even if purchased.
In the courtyard, there stood a golden-leaved elm tree, quietly nestled amid the ruins.
But no soldiers approached this small household.
Even though the courtyard gate was wide open, from the front angle, one could clearly see the doors of the house inside.
Yet, no one stepped inside.
As if it was the only sanctuary amid the ruins.
"Hmm?"
Dressed in a blazing war robe and wearing a silver mask, Baili Fengzhi, with a tall and commanding figure, stood in a clearing, gazing at the small residence not far away, his narrow Phoenix Eyes filled with a grave expression.
"Sir."
At that moment, Deputy General Chu flashed out from an alleyway in the distance, leaping several times before arriving in front of Baili Fengzhi.
"How are the preparations?" Baili Fengzhi's eyes remained fixed on the house, not turning his head as he asked.
"We are all set, Lin Yue's residence is tightly surrounded, and the battlefield Barrier is in place," Deputy General Chu explained, "Unless the opponent's Realm is unbelievably high, even someone capable of Breaking the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier would need to kill more than half of the Personal Guard to have any hope of escaping."
Baili Fengzhi nodded slightly, saying, "My Personal Guard, each one committed to defending the nation and awarded distinguished military honors for serving Great Yong, if a Cultivator dares to kill indiscriminately, they will undoubtedly be burdened with heavy sins."
"Sir, shall we initiate an attack?" Deputy General Chu asked.
"Let's wait here."
Baili Fengzhi spoke indifferently, "Right now, Xia Lie's Xiahong bloodline is awakening, and since they haven't killed Xia Lie over the past few months, there might be more to the situation, or perhaps the opponent is also wary. We might still have a chance to negotiate, and rashly breaking in might be inappropriate."