Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

As the elite troops of the Zhenwu Division stormed in, this sect, which had operated in Changde Prefecture for over a century, faced its end. On this day, the fate of the Qingyang Sect would be rewritten, and its former glory and honor would vanish like a bubble.

"Move! Arrest all personnel and bring them to the capital to await the judge's judgment!" Yan Ri waved his hand, his voice cold and resolute.

Yan Ri's command rang out like thunder in the air, his gaze cold and sharp, revealing an irresistible majesty.

For these sects that violate laws and regulations, decisive action must be taken to uphold the laws and order of the imperial court.

Upon receiving the order, the elite troops of the Zhenwu Division sprang into action, swiftly charging into every corner of the Qingyang Gate. These elites possessed exceptional strength and moved with remarkable agility, like a pack of tigers descending a mountain, unstoppable in their momentum.

Under the leadership of several commanders of thousands and hundreds, the elite troops of the Zhenwu Division demonstrated formidable strength and superb combat skills.

Although the elders of Qingyang Sect were highly skilled, they were no match for the Zhenwu Division and had no ability to resist. The elders of Qingyang Sect were defeated one after another and were easily defeated and captured.

Chaos reigned throughout the Qingyang Sect, with shouts of battle and clashes echoing through the sky. The disciples of the Qingyang Sect were terrified and fled in all directions, trying to escape the pursuit of the Zhenwu Division.

However, they soon found themselves with nowhere to escape; the Zhenwu Division had sealed off the entire Qingyang Gate, forming an impregnable defensive line.

Chu Tianhe knew he was no match for them and offered no resistance. Against an enemy several times stronger than himself, resistance would be futile.

With the end of the battle, all of Qingyang Sect's more than one thousand members were captured!

On the open ground of the Qingyang Gate training ground, more than a thousand people were gathered by the elite troops of the Zhenwu Division.

Yan Ri looked coldly at the Qingyang Sect members, his eyes revealing deep disdain. A bunch of ants; if Xia Taige hadn't ordered them to be selected, these people wouldn't have been worth his personal trip.

A single commander could easily sweep through the entire Qingyang Sect with his men. I don't know where these ants got their courage; they're just like frogs in a well!

Then, he turned to look at the sun-grabbing scene.

"My mission is complete. The Master attaches great importance to this. I will lead my men on a journey through the night to report back as soon as possible."

"Half of the remaining elite troops and heavy cavalry are yours. I'm entrusting the task of eliminating the treacherous martial arts figures within Changde Prefecture to you!"

Yan Ri wasn't worried at all about whether he could complete the mission of stealing the sun. As the most mysterious person in the original Luo Wang, his strength had always been shrouded in mystery.

Upon hearing this, Qiang Ri waved his hand indifferently, indicating that he understood.

With his Grandmaster level of cultivation, there's probably no one else like him in the entire Changde Prefecture, so there's really nothing to worry about.

Seeing this, Yan Ri nodded and ordered his men to escort the Qingyang Sect's wanted criminals to the capital to report back. Since they were all martial artists, traveling through the night was no problem for them.

At this point, the once bustling Qingyang Sect became completely desolate, and the entire sect was in a mess.

At the same time, all the martial arts forces in Changde Prefecture received intelligence that the once glorious Qingyang Sect was on the verge of complete annihilation.

Not a single one of his disciples was spared; all of them were escorted to the capital by the Zhenwu Division to await their fate. The various factions were gripped by fear, lest they become the next target.

The wolf is coming!

This thought involuntarily crossed everyone's minds. A chill ran down their spines as they realized the imperial court was serious this time.

. . .

Inside the Changde Prefectural Government Office.

Qiang Ri led the elite troops of the Zhenwu Division to this location. As the highest-ranking official present, he naturally took charge of the overall situation.

The prefectural magistrate, the sub-prefect, and numerous constables of Changde Prefecture stood aside, obeying the order to seize the sun and awaiting further instructions.

The Chu Tianhe incident at Qingyang Gate dealt a heavy blow to the officialdom of Changde Prefecture, severely impacting the prefectural government and the imperial court's authority. This caused extreme unease and fear among all officials in Changde Prefecture.

If swift action is not taken to restore the court's prestige, it will be extremely difficult for the newly appointed prefect to carry out his duties.

"Director, according to the information from our spies, we have obtained some important clues."

"Within Changde Prefecture, 136 martial arts practitioners committed murders, involving 28 different martial arts sects. In addition, 87 people injured others without cause, and 34 people were suspected of robbery and theft, involving 18 different martial arts sects."

"As for the other individuals who commit crimes across different locations, we need your warrant to further investigate their specific locations."

Outside the gate, a commander, looking hurried, strode into the main hall with a intelligence report in hand. After bowing to Qiang Ri, he eagerly reported the situation to him.

Qiang Ri took the intelligence and examined it carefully for a long time. However, his expression was not as angry as expected.

For a top assassin, such things had become numbing. Now, he simply followed orders.

Qiang Ri put down the intelligence in his hand, looked up at the commander in front of him, his expression calm, as if devoid of any emotion, and slowly said:

"Send messengers to each sect to deliver this message, instructing them to hand over the relevant personnel according to this list. They are required to deliver the individuals to the government office by noon tomorrow. Anyone who disobeys, escapes, or resists will have their entire sect implicated, and their sect leader will be forced to commit suicide as an atonement!"

Upon hearing this, the commanders of the Zhenwu Division clasped their hands in salute, accepted the mission, and decisively turned and left with their men.

Upon hearing this order, the prefectural magistrate, the sub-prefect, and numerous constables of Changde Prefecture were visibly shocked and their expressions changed drastically.

They never expected that the Zhenwu Division would take such a domineering action.

The Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture wiped the sweat from his brow, carefully stepped forward, and whispered:

"My lord, isn't this too risky? Things could go wrong if we wait too long. If those martial arts sects unite overnight, we'll be in real trouble."

Upon hearing this, Qiang Ri glanced at him but ignored him.

In his mind, this order was meant to force these martial arts sects to unite against the Zhenwu Division.

This also justifies a massacre, allowing him to better fulfill the chief's order to thoroughly annihilate Changde Prefecture. To him, they were nothing more than a swarm of ants; what difference did it make if there were many or few? The deaths of many would have no impact on him whatsoever.

Seeing that no one responded to the attempt to seize the sun, the Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture could only retreat with an embarrassed smile.

. . .

Under the cover of night, within the Lingjian Sect, the most powerful sect in Changde Prefecture, a voice resounded throughout the entire sect.

"Where is the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect?"

A majestic voice resounded throughout the entire Spirit Sword Sect.

A commander of the Zhenwu Division was seen holding a letter and shouting loudly at the gate of the sect.

"Who dares to be so audacious as to act so presumptuously here?"

The disciples of his sect rushed over to confront him as if facing a formidable enemy.

At this moment, a middle-aged man in a blue robe walked over with a serious expression, and his disciples all stepped aside.

"I am Ji Jian, the sect master of the Spirit Sword Sect. May I ask who you are and what brings you here in this gloomy night?"

When Ji Jian saw a grandmaster visiting, he didn't put on airs like a sect leader and politely asked.