Mountain Patrol Military Officer

After a long pause, he slowly opened his mouth,

"The court says that this general is plotting rebellion. You are my close aides and thus have become implicated. Some resisted in the Heavenly Prison until the end, while others confessed under torture and wrote statements accusing me of rebellion."

As these words fell, everyone in the grand hall couldn't help but tremble, their faces stricken with fear.

Yet, Chen Yuan's tone remained light,

"Now that I've killed the Patrol Angel from the court, it's almost rebellion even if it wasn't. I have no mind to pursue this matter."

"From today, all of you will descend the mountain. Either receive a generous severance package below and leave, or join the Mountain-cutting Army and kill enemies on the battlefield in the future."

"The choice is yours!"

These words hit, instantly shaking the assembly in the hall, stirring excitement; many raised their heads, visibly moved,

"General!"

"We don't want to leave."

"We want to serve the general!"

Now, everyone knows, their general has become one of the few powerful beings under heaven. Serving by his side is a great honor and opportunity, anyone wanting to leave would be a fool.

As for rebellion, some indeed were frightened by the ordeal in the Heavenly Prison, but all knew staying in the Ninth Mountain Colonel Hall was an enviable chance not to be abandoned.

"This is the order of this general!"

Chen Yuan's golden pupils swept, the pressure contained within blocked everyone's throats, panicking their hearts, forcing them to bow their heads.

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Just then, Chen Yuan suddenly moved his brows and eyes, speaking,

"Who among you is called Little He?"

His gaze swept toward the maidens kneeling down.

As his words fell, a petite maiden, wearing embroidered green clothing with a small mole on her chin, nervously kowtowed with a tinge of pallor,

"It's the servant!"

Chen Yuan's gaze fell on the maiden, merely saying blandly, "You stay."

With this, the hall stirred, eyes couldn't help but look at the maid, full of astonishment and jealousy.

The general selected only this maid out of originally over a hundred people.

It was a great fortune!

And the maid called Little He initially froze, then excitedly bowed thanks profusely.

"All leave!" Chen Yuan had no time to care about these people's thoughts and waved them off directly.

They dared not make noise or complain, could only follow orders and leave the mountain; at least the general arranged a path for them.

Soon, the grand hall was empty, leaving only Chen Yuan alone.

Chen Yuan sat leading the seat, his gaze quickly becoming deep. The reason he dispersed the original servitors in the Colonel Hall was that they were left from the previous Nine Colonels, unfamiliar to him. In this event, he seized the chance to disperse them and planned to arrange his own people in this mansion. As his influence expanded, the associated people grew, many details needed his attention.

As for why he left only the maid Little He, it's because she played an important role in this court purge.

When the court's men arrived, the Ninth Mountain was especially targeted, and Elder Wu was still recuperating in the back courtyard of the Colonel Hall!

Fortunately, the maid was serving Elder Wu, and she was acquainted with several Contracted Demons left by Chen Yuan on Ninth Mountain for cultivation. With the help of these demons and Ninth Mountain's prohibition, the maid successfully helped Old Wu evade Tianxing Army's searches.

That's how the matter stood.

After yesterday's battle, many things waited for him, even with countless tangled concerns in his heart, he could only suppress and deal with them one by one!

He recalled the scene from yesterday where he killed Patrol Angel Dongfang Xiong, his eyes flashing brightly.

The place, where the sky and land, buildings stood like forests, was splendidly beautiful and held an unparalleled spectacle. Moreover, upon returning with his Primordial Spirit, he felt numerous powerful auras watching.

He guessed that it was likely none other than the Daqian Divine Capital!

Traversing tens of thousands of miles, killing a patrol angel, reflecting on the divine capital, nobody knows what will happen afterward?

He must think of a way to face such a monstrous entity as the court directly; the world is dangerous, he wouldn't think just being in Dragon and Tiger would suffice in any way!

Just then, Lu Ming's voice interrupted his thoughts from outside the door.

"General, several Martial Vaults request to see you!"

Liu Qing and Yun Tiansheng were both tortured gravely in the Heavenly Prison, recovering now, while Lu Ming guarded outside the hall.

"Let the fellow Daoists come in!"

At this point, he collected his thoughts, rising from his seat.

Chen Yuan treats enemies ruthlessly without mercy but always respects those who have helped him.

Along the way, with twists and turns, without these people's joint efforts, it would have been harder for him to reach where he is today.

Shortly, outside the hall, Old Man Dong of the Dragon Breeding Clan, three Grand Protectors from Taisui Mountain, three disciples from Enlightenment Mountain, and sect leaders from Shu Mountain and Su Nv Sword Sect, eight Martial Vaults appeared together1

Aside from the Northern Sea Dragon Girl, those Martial Vaults who could be present were all here1

Chen Yuan rose to welcome, aside from Old Man Dong being very casual, the others politely greeted him.

"Greetings Nine Colonels!"

"Greetings General Chen!"

"...."

Chen Yuan returned the courtesy to each, then invited them to sit, sweeping his gaze,

"You have been fighting outside for long periods, it would be good to rest properly. Is it my lack of hospitality or is the accommodation not to liking?"

He cordially asked.

Among them, Ling Yunzi from Enlightenment Mountain was the first to speak, nodded his greeting, then opened with a smile,

"General is courteous. We are perhaps restless, met together, and thought to visit the general. After yesterday's battle, is the general unscathed?"

Actually, they had matters on their minds, unable to calm down. Yesterday's battle moved heavens and earth; in truth, they were unsure whether Chen Yuan had killed the Patrol Angel or not and sought to inquire.

Chen Yuan noticed Ling Yunzi's insinuation but showed no abnormality, "Thanks for your concern; this general has not suffered anything significant, only exerted some Primordial Qi."

Upon hearing this, those present showed alarmed faces; good gracious, considering the statement – yesterday almost cracked the sky, it was merely a loss of some Primordial Qi.

"That's good!"

Ling Yunzi nodded, "General's battle indeed was astonishing; fortunately, the general's mighty divine power was great, otherwise, consequences would be unpredictable, just unsure if the Patrol Angel will...."

Stopping here, Ling Yunzi showed concern as his tone hesitated.

Then, another, Old Man Dong, took over, "Let me speak; listening to Ling Dao You talk almost drives this old man mad."

Saying this, Old Man Dong directly asked Chen Yuan, "Did that Patrol Angel finally escape yesterday, or what happened?"

"At the time, he was killed by this general!" Chen Yuan chuckled faintly, but his eyes turned cold.

As they heard, their faces changed subtly.

Killing a Patrol Angel was no different than outright rebellion.

A colossal entity like the court, once stirred, is beyond what a Dragon and Tiger could resist.

Unexpectedly, hearing Chen Yuan's following words made their eyes narrow even further.

"When this general killed him, the opponent's Primordial Spirit was about to cross space to escape into an immense city. The city's enormous size, countless spectacles, and strong beings are likely none other than the Divine Capital tens of thousands of miles away!"

Chen Yuan spoke with a somber tone, his gaze scanning their increasingly serious faces, knowing their worries.

"The general's action slaps the court's face, akin to declaring war against them. Not to speak discouragingly, general stands among Dragon and Tiger, but Daqian Court runs deep, likely harboring countless calamities."

This time, Ling Yunzi's senior, Yangshan, opened with solemnity, making eye contact with Chen Yuan.

The Cave Heaven Blessed Land knows much about world affairs, also knowing the court is a frightening vast entity, holding so many taboos, while the Cave Heaven Blessed Land can only reside secluded.

Chen Yuan understood the meaning of his words, but such explanations weren't meant for him,

"If it truly comes to that point, hehe, I will enter the Ten Thousand Mountains, drive demons to the Central Plains, let them fret over it themselves,"

He doesn't seek to be guilt-free, he only seeks retaliation.

Saying this, a trace of madness flashed in Chen Yuan's eyes!