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At this moment, Qin Yuan was standing on a high point in the Stone Clan's encampment, gazing at the distant horizon.

He was unaware that Shi Houde was prepared to die, and even less could he have imagined that the old clan chief had disregarded life and death.

For the Stone Clan, it was better to fight back than to eke out a living in endless bullying, even if it meant being shattered to pieces, than to be enslaved for eternity.

Just then, a strange phenomenon appeared in the direction of Diguan.

The once peaceful sky suddenly split open, and a pillar of light that reached the heavens and the earth shot up from the Imperial Pass.

Wherever the beam of light passed, the void trembled and the earth roared.

A terrifying aura of chaos surged forth like a tidal wave, sweeping across all directions.

Under the immense pressure, all vegetation within a thousand miles collapsed, and birds and beasts hid.

A majestic and powerful voice echoed from the depths of the Imperial Pass: "The Bloodstone Clan, daring to disobey the Imperial Pass's orders, is guilty of an unforgivable crime! From this day forward, your entire clan will be exterminated, never to be reincarnated!"

This announcement shocked the entire Imperial Pass.

Countless cultivators discussed among themselves, finding it hard to believe that the Stone Clan dared to be so bold as to refuse even the imperial order.

Some were amazed, some scoffed, and many more were gloating.

"Are these stone people tired of living?"

"Disobeying the imperial orders is tantamount to courting death!"

"These wicked people should have been dealt with long ago!"

Qin Yuan frowned slightly as he listened to these discussions.

The fact that the Imperial Court reacted so quickly clearly indicates that they were well-prepared.

I suppose I was discovered as soon as I arrived here, and this transfer order was just an excuse they made up.

The huge commotion caused by the previous Bloodshed Cloud must have alarmed the higher-ups at the Imperial Pass.

This massacre of the Stone Clan was probably planned long ago.

Within the Stone Clan's territory, the clansmen, upon hearing the Emperor's announcement, did not show much panic on their faces.

Centuries of oppression and humiliation have long since numbed them.

Shi Houde slowly stood up, looked at his clansmen and said, "Fellow clansmen, for hundreds of years, our clan has suffered greatly from bullying. Today, it is time to repay them in kind."

The clansmen all stood up, their faces resolute.

An elderly clan elder said in a trembling voice, "Clan leader, we are willing to die with you!"

Just then, Qin Yuan leaped down from the height and landed next to Shi Houde.

He looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Please wait, everyone. The Emperor's actions are merely an attempt to take the opportunity to eliminate the Stone Clan. But things may not be beyond redemption."

Shi Houde turned to Qin Yuan: "What good plan do you have?"

Qin Yuan was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed.

In the distance, countless streaks of light rushed toward the horizon with overwhelming force.

The Imperial Pass has already dispatched a large army to carry out the punitive expedition, and they are coming with great force.

Dark clouds filled the sky above the Stone Clan, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder.

An earth-shattering battle is about to erupt.

As Shi Houde watched his clansmen set up their battle formation, a mix of emotions welled up inside him.

Centuries of oppression and humiliation will finally be relieved today.

Regardless of the outcome, at least they chose to stand up and resist.

The imperial army surged in like a tidal wave, their overwhelming killing intent obscuring the sky.

The leader, a Grand Cultivator at the Escape Realm, possessed an astonishing aura. He was surrounded by purple-gold spiritual energy, and every step he took caused the void to tremble.

Among all the realms of heaven and earth, cultivators at the Escape Realm are the most powerful in terms of combat strength.

Since the great calamity of antiquity, the immortals have long since disappeared, and those few remaining immortals also live in seclusion, detached from worldly affairs.

Although the Supreme Being is powerful, they are still bound by the Heavenly Dao and cannot act rashly. Therefore, the Great Cultivator of the Escape One Realm has become the most powerful being in the open.

Such a massive force, deployed solely to annihilate a mere few thousand members of the Stone Clan, demonstrates the imperial court's apprehension towards this ancient race.

No wonder, the Stone Clan once produced seven Immortal Kings, and no one can say for sure whether they still have hidden tricks up their sleeves.

Qin Yuan stood in front of the Stone Clan's settlement, looking at this massive army with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He lightly tapped his feet and instantly soared into the air, letting out a furious roar that resounded through the heavens: "Get out!"

This roar contained boundless power, and the power of Qin Yuan's blood and qi erupted, almost transforming into a tangible crimson pillar of light that shot into the sky.

The stars in the distant sky shattered under the impact of this force, turning into specks of starlight and dissipating.

The invisible sound waves spread out, and the Imperial Army's formation was instantly thrown into chaos.

Hundreds of cultivators with lower cultivation levels were unable to withstand the pressure and fell from the sky.

Even worse, some exploded into a cloud of blood mist in mid-air, with even their primordial spirit unable to escape.

Qin Yuan never showed mercy to those who wanted his life.

If Shi Hao were here, he might have shown mercy because these were soldiers guarding the border.

But Qin Yuan wouldn't have such concerns. Since they dared to take his life, they should be prepared to be killed.

The silver-armored messenger was still standing there, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

He witnessed firsthand how dozens of cultivators had their primordial spirits shattered by a roar, turning into specks of light that dissipated into the world.

Recalling Qin Yuan's leniency towards him, cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

The resentment I once felt had vanished, replaced by endless fear and relief.

In mid-air, the mount of the Grand Cultivator of the Escape Realm—a nine-tailed celestial fox with a pure white body—staggered under Qin Yuan's roar and almost fell from the clouds.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox hurriedly steadied itself, but still shivered uncontrollably, clearly intimidated by the strength Qin Yuan had displayed.

The Grand Cultivator of the Escape Realm stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at Qin Yuan, and slowly said, "Such amazing talent, if he were to serve the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, he would surely achieve the Supreme Dao. What a pity, what a pity."

His tone was tinged with regret, after all, cultivators with such strength in the Heavenly God Realm were extremely rare, even across the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

It is truly regrettable that such a peerless genius would rather not serve the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths than associate with those who commit sin and bloodshed.

The great cultivator continued, "The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths nurtured your talent, yet you do not repay it but instead aid and abet evil. Such behavior deserves to be punished!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan suddenly laughed, his laughter filled with sarcasm: "The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths nurtured me?"

"What a joke. I come from the lower realm. If I were to repay a debt of gratitude, it should be to the lower realm."

Upon hearing this, the great cultivator paused for a moment, then suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. You are actually a descendant of those prisoners. No wonder you would collude with those who are guilty of sin."

Qin Yuan's expression instantly darkened.

He had no intention of explaining further, because he knew all too well that these people's deep-seated prejudices could not be changed in just a few words.

The only way to truly change all of this is through strength.

Seeing that Qin Yuan remained silent, the great cultivator continued, "Since you admit that you are from the lower realm, you should be even more aware of your identity."

“The Imperial Pass has shown you leniency by allowing you to cultivate, yet you repay kindness with enmity.”

Qin Yuan sneered: "Give us a break? That sounds nice. You just want to use us."