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

If the imperial court were to suddenly take action and destroy the Zhao family at this time, many powerful clans would likely be too frightened to step forward.

In this way, wouldn't some fish slip through the net?

Why not play the long game and see how many monsters and demons come out?

"Yes! I will give the order shortly!" Cao Zhengchun naturally understood Xia Taige's purpose.

Since the decision has been made to physically eliminate these powerful families and clans, a list is naturally needed.

Before any real action is taken, relying solely on the secret agents of the Zhenwu Division is not enough to completely distinguish these powerful families and clans.

After observing for a few days, it will be easy to tell the difference.

Meanwhile, within the ancestral homeland of the Wang family.

The Wang clan patriarch and a group of elders gathered below, their eyes fixed on the old man standing before them.

"Elder clan leader, the court is in chaos right now, which is the perfect opportunity for us to take revenge!"

The Wang clan chief looked anxiously at the old clan chief blocking his way and said urgently.

Since the last assassination attempt on Jing Ni of Zhenwu Division, Wang, as an accomplice, has paid more in compensation than Cai.

Even for the Wang family, a clan with a thousand-year history, this was a devastating blow, and they could never forget this grudge.

Now is the perfect time for revenge, but just as they were about to take action, the old clan chief suddenly appeared and stopped them, much to the Wang clan chief's bewilderment.

Looking at his clansmen who were staring at him, the old clan chief shook his head and slowly said:

“Since last night, the treasure passed down through the Wang family for thousands of years has suddenly started to tremble violently.”

"According to ancestral records, when this object exhibits this omen, it signifies that the Wang clan faces the crisis of extinction!"

"I cannot stand by and watch the Wang family's thousand-year-old legacy be destroyed in an instant!"

Upon hearing the old patriarch's words, everyone exchanged glances, hesitant about the matter.

The Wang family's treasures, passed down for thousands of years, are known to most people to some extent.

However, its magical properties have never been seen to this day; they are all passed down from ancestral legends.

At that moment, as the treasure trembled, it coincided with the momentous decision that the Wang family had just made.

Such a coincidence sowed a deep sense of unease in everyone's hearts.

"Elder Chief, is this really true?" Elder Wang was still somewhat unwilling and tried to ask again.

Upon hearing this, the old clan chief replied calmly:

"really!"

"What should I do?"

As soon as the old clan chief finished speaking, some of the clan elders behind him were immediately confused.

The decision to resist the imperial court was not entirely for revenge.

The most important reason was that the policy recently issued by the imperial court involved the Wang family's huge interests.

Now, the Wang family is being asked to give up resistance and accept the court's policies willingly; how could anyone be content with that?

However, one cannot help but believe in the treasures passed down through the Wang family for a thousand years.

According to ancestral records, the Wang family survived multiple annihilation attempts thanks to this treasure.

Looking at the chaotic scene before him, the old patriarch shook his head in disappointment.

"Although this is a crisis, it is also a great opportunity for the Wang family!"

Upon hearing the old patriarch's words, everyone was taken aback and immediately turned their gazes to him.

"Please enlighten me, Elder Clan Chief!" the Wang Clan Chief said respectfully upon hearing this.

"Do the opposite!"

"This warning about the treasure is obviously caused by the imperial court."

"But judging from your decision, it is nothing more than going with the flow. Logically speaking, the court may not necessarily target us."

"The Li family is currently the most active, and the imperial court cannot be unaware of this."

"The only possibility is that the imperial court intends to eradicate these powerful clans in one fell swoop in the future."

"This is a major crisis for the powerful clans, but it is also a major opportunity."

"Life and death, survival and destruction, all lie in a single choice!"

"Since we cannot choose to oppose the imperial court, we will choose to submit to it and pledge our allegiance to it."

“In recent days, the Wang family has used all its resources to help the court stabilize the situation, even at the cost of making enemies of all the powerful families and clans within the Great Xia!”

"Once the imperial court begins its purge, the Wang family's businesses will surely reach new heights!"

The old clan chief recounted everything that was on his mind to everyone in detail.

"But if there are no more powerful clans to restrain us in the future, even if the Wang family can grow stronger, we will still have to respect the imperial court and our lives will be in its hands."

Upon hearing this, the Wang clan patriarch frowned and voiced his concerns.

Once the imperial court eliminates some powerful clans that oppose it, how will the Wang family have any leverage to challenge the court in the future?

At that time, the fate of the Wang family will likely be in the hands of the imperial court, and the Wang family will be powerless to resist.

"The current emperor of Great Xia is an ambitious man, and naturally he will not be satisfied with the current situation!"

"As long as my Wang family does more good deeds in the future and accumulates enough prestige, we can wait for the right opportunity!"

"If the Great Xia wins and China is unified, my Wang family will obediently obey orders!"

"If the Great Xia is defeated, my Wang family may still have a chance to rise again."

The old clan chief naturally knew that once the matter was aligned with the imperial court, the Wang family would no longer have control over the subsequent situation.

But it's still much better than a catastrophe.

Upon hearing this, everyone hesitated.

After being a master for so many years, who wants to be a servant again?

But then again, being a grandson is much better than being a dead man.

"There is no room for any disagreement on this matter. Once a decision is made, I hope that the entire clan will work together as one!"

Seeing the resentment on the faces of the people before him, the old patriarch immediately emphasized again, fearing that someone might betray him and destroy the Wang family's thousand-year heritage.

Upon hearing this, everyone was unwilling, but had no other choice but to agree.

"We understand, and thank you for your guidance, Elder!"

Although they will have to be mindful of the court's wishes in the future, it is still much better than the other major aristocratic families losing their lineage.

The thought that soon only the Wang family would remain of the four great families filled everyone with a sense of melancholy.

As a family that has shared a history of over a thousand years, it is now quietly declining, which is truly a cause for great reflection.

"In that case, let's go and prepare immediately!"

"The thoughts of the clan members must also be taken into account. The clan should immediately send someone to supervise, and under no circumstances should anyone with two-faced intentions ruin the Wang family's important affairs!"

The entire Wang clan is a chaotic mess with over a thousand members. Even the old clan chief couldn't guarantee that among these thousands of people, there might be some harboring resentment towards the previous imperial court, secretly plotting something that could ruin the bigger picture.

If such a person truly exists, he would surely face utter destruction once the imperial court discovers him.

They're probably moving even faster than the other three great families.

As the saying goes, "A large forest has all kinds of birds," but you absolutely cannot have grass on both ends.

Throughout history, those who are like grass-headed clowns have always been the most hateful people, and no one would let such people go unpunished.