Chapter 85 Can't Hold It Anymore

In the silent great hall, everyone was either lost in thought with their heads bowed or engaged in quiet conversations, quietly waiting for Cheng Yankun's next instruction. Suddenly, a series of intense crashing sounds shattered all the tranquility.

The sound was like countless porcelain items being violently dropped in the air, with the fragments colliding and splintering into countless sharp pieces, scattering in all directions. It was also like a solid barrier being suddenly struck, collapsing with a loud crash, shrill and ear - piercing, as if leaving deep cracks in the air.

Each sound seemed to tear at the eardrums, causing everyone's hearts to jolt suddenly. Cold sweat instantly crept up from their spines.

Cheng Yankun's always serious face turned pale in an instant, and then, due to anger and anxiety, it became congested and flushed bright red.

The calm in his eyes was quickly replaced by intense anger and panic, as if two blazing fires were burning, ready to scorch the surrounding air.

He suddenly turned around, moving swiftly. His robe fluttered loudly in the air. His sharp gaze pierced through the hall like an arrow, as if trying to penetrate all the secrets behind the sound.

At this moment, the sound of the shattered formation was still echoing in the air, deafening. Each sound was like a heavy hammer striking the heart, making it impossible to ignore.

The entire defense line of Dongfeng Manor seemed to be shaken in an instant, like a fragile sandcastle tottering in the wind. A sense of impending crisis came crashing in, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.

"Damn it! There's something wrong with the Ling - protecting Formation!" Cheng Yankun gritted his teeth, his voice low and heavy, filled with uncontrollable anger. His brows were knitted tightly, so tightly that a fly could almost be pinched to death. The veins on his forehead bulged, clearly indicating that he had reached his limit.

The atmosphere in the great hall suddenly became as oppressive as the sky before a violent storm, and the air seemed to solidify.

Everyone was stunned by Cheng Yankun's sudden change of expression. The sound just now didn't seem particularly unusual, but Cheng Yankun's intense reaction made them realize that the situation at hand was by no means as simple as they had imagined.

Everyone involuntarily held their breath. The air grew heavy, as if even the slightest movement could trigger a disaster.

Cheng Yankun took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in his heart. However, his eyes were still so cold that they seemed to be able to penetrate everything. As his gaze swept over his subordinates around him, the chill made everyone shiver with fear.

"You useless fools! What are you still standing around for?! There's a problem with the Ling - protecting Formation. Can't you even handle such a trivial matter?!" Cheng Yankun suddenly roared. The sound was like a heavy sledgehammer, pounding on everyone's hearts and making their ears ring.

In an instant, the great hall was filled with a sense of facing a formidable enemy. The complexions of all his subordinates turned deathly pale in an instant, and dense beads of sweat broke out on their foreheads.

Even though they were well aware that the situation was irreparable, Cheng Yankun's roar still kept them from slacking off. Their bodies were tense, as if any relaxation would bring about a catastrophe.

Just when this intense atmosphere was almost suffocating, there came the rapid and disorderly sound of footsteps from outside. The sound was particularly distinct in the quiet air, like drumbeats, thumping on everyone's hearts.

At this moment, the door of the great hall was suddenly pushed open forcefully. A subordinate dressed in black robes, his face filled with panic, stumbled in. His steps were unsteady, and he almost fell to the ground. He was panting heavily, his face full of alarm.

"Young Sect Master, it's bad! Suddenly, more than a thousand people have emerged outside the mountain range and are charging towards Dongfeng Manor!" The man's voice was urgent, his breath unsteady, and his tone carried endless fear and tension.

Cheng Yankun's eyes instantly flashed with a cold light, sharp as a knife, like the most piercing frost in winter, directly stabbing into the heart of that subordinate.

His mind raced, quickly connecting this sudden piece of information with the news he had received from his informants earlier. A sudden chill ran down his spine as he realized the complexity of the situation.

The city lord's conspiracy had apparently started to take shape. Taking advantage of the problem with the Ling - protecting Formation, he was leading a thousand - man army to attack Dongfeng Manor.

Cheng Yankun's expression quickly shifted from anger to coldness. His solemn face seemed to be covered with frost. He had a faint sense of foreboding in his heart, feeling that this situation was far more complicated than he had imagined, and a fierce battle was inevitable.

"As expected, it's them! They want to take this opportunity to attack Dongfeng Manor!" Cheng Yankun sneered softly. His tone was full of contempt and anger, but his eyes flickered with deep fear.

Cheng Yankun took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He knew that although there was currently a problem with the Ling - protecting Formation, given enough time, he was confident that he could turn the situation around with the help of ingenious mechanisms and defenses.

However, the current crisis was imminent, and there was no extra time to wait. He had to take immediate action, or the consequences would be disastrous.

"Gather everyone and get ready to face the enemy!" Cheng Yankun said coldly. His voice was firm and powerful, carrying an unchallengeable authority. His tone was filled with a cold killing intent, as if anyone who dared to question him would be crushed under this invisible pressure.

He paused for a moment, and his tone became even colder."Make sure to activate the Ling - protecting Formation and reinforce it with all your might! Step up the patrols, and closely monitor all defense systems. No oversight will be tolerated!"

With Cheng Yankun's order given, his subordinates sprang into action immediately, rushing towards their respective duty areas. The entire great hall was bustling with activity, the sounds of footsteps and shouts intermingling. The atmosphere was so tense that it was like a bowstring on the verge of snapping at any moment.

Cheng Yankun's eyes were as cold and sharp as a knife. He turned his gaze to the subordinate who had just brought the news. His eyes were icy, carrying an undeniable threat.

"Go, mobilize the troops guarding the gate and increase the defensive strength. I'll lead the charge against the enemy myself." He gave the order in a low voice, his voice so heavy that it seemed to come from the depths of the Underworld, filled with boundless killing intent."Let those foolish people know that Dongfeng Manor is not to be trifled with!"

Without further ado, he suddenly turned around and strode outside. His steps were steady and powerful, each one landing with a thunderous thud, exuding an unquestionable determination and authority.

The sunlight spilled in from outside the hall, casting on his figure. The elongated shadow seemed to isolate him from the rest of the world, making him appear even more aloof and resolute. At this moment, he was like the god of death in control of life and death, ready to reap the lives of those who dared to offend Dongfeng Manor.

"Prepare for battle. I want to personally watch those who dare to lay hands on Dongfeng Manor be buried one by one under my sword!" Cheng Yankun said in a low voice, his voice already filled with a solemn and murderous aura, as if he had already pronounced the death sentence on the enemy in advance.

The subordinates didn't dare to delay in the slightest and quickly carried out the orders. The atmosphere of the entire Dongfeng Manor instantly became extremely solemn. Everyone knew that a great battle was about to begin, and Cheng Yankun's determination had already been set. Any who dared to resist would be completely devoured.