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Chapter 292 Then don't blame me for being ruthless.
Song House.

Outside the gate.

The head of the Song family came out and saw Cao Zhengchun standing outside the gate from afar.

Before the Song family patriarch had even stepped out of the gate, his voice could already be heard outside.

"Eunuch Cao, what brings you to my Song residence today? I am so sorry for not greeting you properly."

The head of the Song family walked out of the mansion gate and greeted Cao Zhengchun politely.

Cao Zhengchun looked at the Song family patriarch who had come out and said in a sinister tone, "Patriarch Song, you are too kind. I am just destined to be a hard worker."

"Recently, the worldly people of Tianshan have caused quite a few troubles, including assassinations of court officials and audacious attacks on local government offices."

"His Majesty was furious upon hearing this and issued an edict that all those from Tianshan who had entered the world must go to Luoyang to register their identities and abide by the laws of the Great Zhou."

"So, His Majesty heard that the head of the Song family of Tianshan has also entered the world, so His Majesty ordered me to come to the Song residence to invite the head of the Song family of Tianshan to go to Luoyang."

As Cao Zhengchun spoke, he glanced briefly at the three young men in brocade robes behind the Song family patriarch.

If nothing unexpected happens, these three young men in brocade robes should be the members of the Song family's main branch who have entered the world of business.

Upon hearing Cao Zhengchun's words, the Song family patriarch's expression remained unchanged.

The Song family patriarch had already anticipated Cao Zhengchun's intentions.

"Eunuch Cao, those who enter the world are beings who transcend the mundane world. Our secular court probably has no jurisdiction over them!"

"Besides, the head of our Song family is a man of worldly affairs with a bad temper. If he goes to Luoyang and offends His Majesty, things will get complicated."

Previously, the Song family patriarch was wary of Cao Zhengchun, firstly because of the imperial court, and secondly because of Cao Zhengchun's near-celestial strength.

However, with Song Xingyu and his family members now involved in worldly affairs, Cao Zhengchun's half-step Celestial Realm strength no longer poses any threat to the Song family.

Therefore, the Song family patriarch's tone towards Cao Zhengchun was no longer as cautious as before, but rather gentle yet barbed.

It's not their responsibility?

Cao Zhengchun smiled sinisterly; “Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of the earth, all people are subjects of the king.”

"As long as one is within the territory of the Great Zhou, there is no one who can transcend the imperial court."

"Anyone who dares to disobey the court or offend His Majesty shall die."

Cao Zhengchun exuded a murderous aura.

"how?"

"Does Clan Chief Song think that with a member of the main family involved in worldly affairs, they can defy His Majesty's decree?"

Cao Zhengchun looked at the patriarch of the Song family, his face already showing a cold expression.

Before the Song family patriarch could speak, Song Xingyu, who was following behind him, had already sneered.

"die?"

"You eunuch have quite the big mouth."

“Your court and imperial edicts may be of some use to you worldly people, but they are of no use to us worldly people.”

Song Xingyu walked forward arrogantly, looked at Cao Zhengchun, and asked indifferently, "Was this decree sent by Zhou Wudao and Zhou Qian to the Song family to convey your message?"
Cao Zhengchun glanced at Song Xingyu and the other two, his face full of disdain, and said, "What are Zhou Wudao and Zhou Qian? Do they even deserve to order the imperial court to issue decrees?"

"They disobeyed His Majesty's decree and have been imprisoned in the Eastern Depot's prison by the miscellaneous officials."

As soon as these words came out.

The expressions on Song Xingyu and the other two's faces changed visibly.

Song Xingyu and his two companions were shocked to learn that the royal family's representative had been apprehended by the Eastern Depot and imprisoned in its prison.

Song Xingyu and the others had always believed that it was Zhou Wudao and his royal family who were directing the court to issue decrees targeting those who had entered the world.

But unexpectedly, it turned out that it wasn't Zhou Wudao and his group who were in charge of the court, but rather that the real power of the court was still in the hands of that secular emperor.

Even the Song family patriarch standing next to him showed a hint of shock on his face.

The Song family patriarch never expected that the emperor in the palace would dare to disobey the wishes of the head of the royal family and even remove him from office.

"You three must be the worldly members of the Song family's main branch!"

Cao Zhengchun looked at Song Xingyu and the other two; "You worldly people want to compete in the secular world and even want to divide it up. You are really delusional."

"Nonsense, I don't want to say any more to you. You've all heard His Majesty's decree."

"Come with me! Don't force me to take action against you."

Cao Zhengchun stopped wasting words and spoke directly to Song Xingyu and the other two in a effeminate tone.

His purpose in coming to the Song family in Lingnan was to target these three worldly people from the main branch of the Song family.

"Hmph, you think you can make us go with you just because you're a eunuch?"

Song Xingyu snorted coldly.

“Since Zhou Wudao and his ilk cannot control you, the outer branches of the Zhou family, then I will take over the management and control of you.”

Song Xingyu's eyes flickered inexplicably.

Zhou Wudao and his fellow members of the royal family were imprisoned in the Eastern Depot's prison, which presented Song Xingyu and his group with a rare opportunity.

If Song Xingyu and his group can seize the opportunity to take over the royal court, then the Song family's benefits in the secular world will be the greatest.

Even if the Zhou family of Tianshan found out, they couldn't say anything.

After all, these were the rules of the competition that everyone had jointly established. The fact that the Zhou family's worldly members couldn't suppress their own branch and lost their competitive advantage is the Zhou family's own problem, and they can't blame anyone else.

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Xingyu leaped forward and struck Cao Zhengchun with his palm.

Cao Zhengchun also flipped his hand into a palm and slowly pushed it out, releasing scorching pure yang energy from his palm.

"boom……"

The two palms touch.

Song Xingyu was thrown away by the powerful force.

Cao Zhengchun stood still, without moving an inch.

After landing, Song Xingyu took several steps back before regaining his balance and dissipating the force.

Song Xingyu looked at Cao Zhengchun with a solemn expression.

To be honest, Cao Zhengchun's strength exceeded Song Xingyu's expectations.

Song Xingyu knew that Cao Zhengchun had the strength of a half-step Celestial, but Song Xingyu did not expect that Cao Zhengchun's combat power was comparable to his.

It's important to understand that even among those at the half-step Celestial Realm, there are several different levels of combat strength.

"It seems you're going to refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences."

"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

The Heavenly Gang Child Skill began to circulate.

Cao Zhengchun's long, white hair fluttered in the wind.

Clusters of air gathered in his palm and condensed into a ball of light.

Cao Zhengchun waved his hand and attacked Song Xingyu and his two companions.

Song Xingyu and the other two exchanged glances, and without hesitation, simultaneously attacked Cao Zhengchun.

Four figures soared into the sky and instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

The powerful shockwave spread outwards, causing the weaker imperial guards and Song family guards to retreat to a certain distance.

If an ordinary person were to get involved in such a battle between powerful individuals, they would likely be either killed or seriously injured.

The Song family patriarch looked up at the four people fighting in the air, his expression solemn.

If Song Xingyu and his group can't deal with Cao Zhengchun, then the Song family of Lingnan will be in big trouble.

The shockwaves from Cao Zhengchun and his men's battle alarmed the entire Song family.
One after another, figures rushed out of the mansion.

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen experts from the Song family gathered around the Song family patriarch.

Even the patriarch of the Song family rushed out.

Watching the four people battling in the air, the Song family patriarch's expression turned somewhat solemn.

“Ancestor, it seems that Young Master Xingyu and his group may not be able to defeat Cao Zhengchun.”

The Song family patriarch gazed at the battle in the sky and spoke in a deep voice.

The Song family patriarch looked at the battle in the air and nodded; "If Song Xingyu and the others can't defeat Cao Zhengchun, then we'll join forces."

Since the Song family can only follow the wishes of their master, there is no need for them to be polite to Cao Zhengchun anymore.

"Bang..." After more than a dozen moves.

The four figures separated as soon as they touched.

Song Xingyu and his two companions were at a disadvantage and were defeated by Cao Zhengchun.

The two stood facing each other across the distance.

at this time.

The Song family patriarch leaped up and went directly to Song Xingyu and the others.

The Song family patriarch and some of the Song family's experts also stood up at the same time, following closely behind the Song family patriarch, and formed a row with Song Xingyu and the other two, facing Cao Zhengchun.

The Song family patriarch and the others have already realized that it is somewhat dangerous for Song Xingyu and his two companions to try and take down Cao Zhengchun.

Therefore, the Song family patriarch and the others had no choice but to join forces.

Despite the attack from the Song family patriarch and his group, Cao Zhengchun's expression remained unchanged, his aura rose, and he began to twirl his hands.

Streams of light swirled around Cao Zhengchun as he made his hand gestures.

"Heavenly Gang Boy Skill".

As the energy flow reached its peak, Cao Zhengchun thrust out with both palms.

The sphere of light that had gathered together erupted like a volcano, carrying unparalleled power, and directly attacked Song Xingyu and the Song family patriarch and the others.

Seeing this, Song Xingyu and the Song family patriarch dared not be negligent. They circulated their power, condensed a ball of light, and gathered together to meet Cao Zhengchun's Heavenly Gang Child Skill.

"boom……"

The two spheres of light, whose energy converged, collided violently, much like a volcano colliding with the Earth.

The powerful fluctuations stirred up countless air currents all around.

Even the gate of the Song residence was shattered into pieces by the powerful shockwave.

"puff."

Song Xingyu and the Song family patriarch were sent flying by Cao Zhengchun's Heavenly Gang Child Skill.

After falling to the ground, they all coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Song Xingyu and his companions never expected that they would be defeated by a mere eunuch from the secular world, especially when they were working together.

The Song family patriarch and the Song family elder did not expect that Cao Zhengchun's strength was so terrifying. Even when they and the members of the main family who had entered the world joined forces, they were still unable to deal with Cao Zhengchun.

This completely shocked them.

When the crescent blades of the Black Flag Team of the Eastern Depot were held to the necks of Song Xingyu and the Song family patriarch, Song Xingyu and the Song family patriarch finally came to their senses as if waking from a dream.

"Cao Zhengchun, I never expected that a worldly eunuch like you would be so powerful."

"However, do you think that will stop worldly people from competing in the secular world?"

"This is an unstoppable trend."

"Do you know what the consequences will be if you attack us, the people of Tianshan who are engaged in worldly affairs?"

Song Xingyu looked at Cao Zhengchun and said sternly.

Defeated by Cao Zhengchun, a worldly eunuch, was indeed difficult for Song Xingyu to accept.

But Song Xingyu knew that no matter how hard it was to accept, the facts were right in front of him, leaving him no room for doubt.

as a result of?

After landing on the ground, Cao Zhengchun looked disdainful.

"Do these mere people from Tianshan think that just because they have a few experts who have broken through to the Celestial Realm, they can be above the mundane world, looking down on the common people as worthless?"

"It's ridiculous."

"If Tianshan still doesn't know what's good for him, I wouldn't mind wiping him out for Your Majesty."

Cao Zhengchun spoke in a soft, feminine tone, yet his voice carried an air of dominance.

……

at the same time.

Wushuang Mansion.

The Dugu family.

"Where are the worldly members of the Dugu family?"

Lu Bu stood tall and imposing, his power surpassing that of the entire Dugu family.

Compared to Cao Zhengchun, Lü Bu was much more direct and domineering.

In Lü Bu's view, since His Majesty's decree was to take down the worldly members of the Dugu family, there was no need to be polite to the Dugu family or do those superficial things.

Being direct is best.

"Who dares to act so presumptuously in my Dugu family?"

As soon as Lü Bu finished speaking, figures rose into the air from the Dugu family.

Looking at Lü Bu in his full armor, the head of the Dugu family frowned slightly as he stared at Lü Bu; "I wonder who you are, General, and why you are standing here so abruptly above my Dugu family?"

The head of the Dugu family had a somewhat gloomy expression.

As one of the four great clans, no one has ever dared to ignore the existence of the Dugu family, standing upright above them.

"I, Lü Bu, am acting on His Majesty's orders to request that the head of the Dugu family, who is now engaged in worldly affairs, go to Luoyang to register his identity."

"Where are the worldly people from your Dugu family?"

"Come with me!"

Lu Bu spoke frankly.

Lu Bu?

Upon hearing this, the Dugu family patriarch's pupils contracted slightly.

Even the patriarch of the Dugu family had heard of Lü Bu's formidable reputation.

This is one of the few powerful figures the imperial court has left.

The Dugu family patriarch never expected that the imposing general in armor before him was actually Lü Bu, who had single-handedly defeated the four northern provinces.

"General Lü, it seems the imperial court doesn't have the authority to interfere with the affairs of the head of the Dugu family!"

Although the patriarch of the Dugu family was somewhat wary of Lü Bu, that was before.

Now that the Dugu family has a powerful figure in the world, they no longer need to fear strong figures like Lü Bu from the imperial court.

Before the Dugu family patriarch could react, he felt himself being sent flying backward.

"Those who disobey His Majesty's decree shall be put to death."

Without wasting words, Lü Bu, wielding his halberd, swept the Dugu family patriarch away with a single blow.

If anyone dares to disagree with His Majesty's decree, Lü Bu will not be lenient.

"presumptuous."

The experts of the Dugu family, seeing that Lü Bu dared to make a move against them, all attacked Lü Bu without saying a word.

"court death."

Lu Bu's expression turned cold, and he casually swung his halberd.

All the Dugu family experts who attacked Lü Bu were knocked away.

Only three figures managed to block Lu Bu's attack.

Of these three figures, one was the patriarch of the Dugu family, and the other two were members of the main branch of the Dugu family who had entered the world.

"Lu Bu, how dare you act so presumptuously in my Dugu family."

The patriarch of the Dugu family and the two heads of the Dugu family who had entered the world continued their attack on Lü Bu.

However, after a few moves, the patriarch of the Dugu family and the two worldly members of the Dugu family were all severely injured by Lu Bu's halberd and fell to the ground.

Holding his halberd, Lü Bu stood proudly in mid-air, looking down at the Dugu family patriarch and his men on the ground, and said disdainfully, "You dare to disobey His Majesty's decree? You're truly courting death."

"Take it."

Lu Bu sheathed his halberd and waved to the imperial guards.

When Lü Bu came to the Dugu family this time, the Imperial Guards accompanied him and provided assistance.

(End of this chapter)