"City … City Lord Zhang was killed by Ye Xingchen's final attack?"
"How is this possible? How can Ye Xingchen be so strong?"
"Unbelievable. This person will definitely be an influential figure in the dynasty in the future."
Exclamations of astonishment could be heard from all directions. Shocked gazes were fixed on Ye Xingchen.
"Ye Xingchen fought against three half-step Transcendence Realm cultivators. I'm afraid he's out of strength now!" someone said.
The moment he said this, the eyes of some warriors brightened.
If they went over now and killed the exhausted Ye Xingchen, not only would they become famous in Taihu County, but they would also receive the inheritance. It would no longer be a dream to enter the Transcendence Realm in the future.
Greed flashed in the eyes of some of the cultivators as they slowly approached Ye Xingchen, preparing to kill him with a single blow.
Pfft!
At this time, a wave of True Energy came from Taihu County. It dispersed the white fog and killed those people.
"Brother Xing."
Ye Ling 'er's face was filled with worry, and traces of tears could be seen on her face. She moved like a graceful butterfly fluttering through the air, landing next to Ye Xingchen.
"Ling 'er, why are you crying? Don't worry, I'm fine." Ye Xingchen kindly wiped the tears off Ye Linger's face.
"Brother Xing, I was so afraid that you would …" Ye Linger jumped into Ye Xingchen's arms and murmured.
Ye Xingchen felt the softness in his arms and a faint fragrance. His body froze.
Luo Lingxia walked over and said, "Brother Ye, Sister Ling 'er, let's leave this place first."
She looked around. Ye Linger killed a few Enlightened Realm cultivators in one move and shocked the crowd. However, among these people, many had greedy eyes and wanted to tear them apart.
Ye Xingchen nodded and said, "But before we leave, we need to take care of something."
He looked in a direction and said, "County Governor, how long are you going to play dead for?"
In the bushes, the county governor's expression stiffened. He slowly crawled out of the bushes and said, "When did you discover that I wasn't dead?"
Ye Xingchen said calmly, "Just now, after Zhang Tianyang died, I sensed a faint aura."
The county governor revealed a bitter smile and said, "You want to kill me?"
Ye Xingchen shook his head and said, "Kill you?
I need you to cooperate with the Martial Arts Hall and completely eradicate the Zhang family. Then, I will spare your life. "
When the county governor heard that, he said in pleasant surprise, "Really?"
"Of course, I mean what I say," Ye Xingchen said.
The county governor fell silent for a moment before saying, "Alright, I promise you."
It was naturally good that he could survive.
When Ye Xingchen turned to leave, the county governor suddenly said, "Ye Xingchen, you are leaving just like that. Aren't you afraid that I will go back on my promise?"
Ye Xingchen didn't even turn his head and said, "You can try. If I can kill Zhang Tianyang, I can also kill you."
The county governor's expression froze.
After Ye Xingchen left, no one dared to make a move.
After Ye Xingchen left, a group of people riding on ferocious beasts rushed out of Taihu City and arrived in front of the county governor.
"Grandfather, are you alright?" A middle-aged man jumped down from the ferocious beast and asked with concern.
The county governor was the cornerstone of their clan. If something happened to him, their clan wouldn't be far from extinction.
The county governor waved his hand and said, "Sigh, I miscalculated this time. I was bewitched by Zhang Tianyang and actually came to kill such a terrifying martial artist. Fortunately, that person was magnanimous and spared me this time."
The middle-aged man supported the old man carefully while the county governor continued, "Lei Shan, lead a group of elders and go to the Zhang family. Tell them that the Zhang family colluded with the Demonic Alliance and that their crimes are unforgivable. Eliminate the Zhang family!"
"Yes, grandfather. I will do it immediately!" The middle-aged man said.
The strongest person in the Zhang family was Zhang Tianyang. Without Zhang Tianyang, the Zhang family wouldn't be far from extinction.
Even if they didn't make a move, some of the major clans in Taihu City would. After all, the Zhang family occupied too many resources. If they could swallow them, it would be of great help to the clan's future development.
Ye Xingchen returned to the Martial Arts Hall and began to recuperate in seclusion.
Martial Arts Hall, Central Grand Hall …
Luo Jiansheng received the news from Luo Lingxia and was shocked. He looked at Qi Yun and said, "Brother Qi, you can go back now."
Qi Yun didn't understand. Soon, a few words appeared on his message token. He stood up abruptly and said, "Brother Luo, sorry for disturbing you. Farewell!"
After speaking, he left the Martial Arts Hall quickly.
Luo Jiansheng stood on the steps of the grand hall and looked into the distance. He muttered to himself, "Ye Xingchen is actually able to kill Zhang Tianyang and Venerable Scarlet Blood. It seems like I need to make friends with him."
He thought for a moment and said, "Someone come."
He wanted to help Ye Xingchen and assist the county governor to eliminate the Zhang family.
Zhang family …
In the grand hall, Zhang Yuntao and Zhang Zilan were anxiously waiting for the news.
"Young Master, Young Mistress, something bad has happened." Someone from the clan came in and said.
"What happened?" Zhang Yuntao asked anxiously.
The person said, "Young Master, Young Mistress, the Clan Head has been killed by Ye Xingchen. The County Governor has sent many guards here and said that the Zhang family is colluding with the Demonic Alliance."
Zhang Yuntao and Zhang Zilan's faces turned pale and said in disbelief, "How can it be?
How can it be?
How can Father be killed by Ye Xingchen? He is just a martial artist from a small city. What ability does he have to kill Father? "
"Keke, it seems like the Zhang family is going to be eliminated." Mystic Eighteen and Mystic Seventeen walked in.
Zhang Yuntao felt like he was drowning and grabbed onto a life-saving straw. He said, "Two envoys, please save the Zhang family."
Mystic Eighteen sneered and said, "Zhang Yuntao, the Demonic Alliance might be strong, but there are only the two of us in the Taihu County. We cannot fight against the Martial Arts Hall Master and the Taihu County Governor. I advise you to escape!"
Zhang Zilan walked over and said, "Two envoys, please take me and my brother away from the clan."
Mystic Seventeen laughed and said, "No problem. Young Lord wants us to take you away. As for your brother, he might not be talented, but with Young Lord's support, he will be able to do well in the Demonic Alliance. In the future, when his cultivation level increases, he will come back to kill Ye Xingchen."
"Ye Xingchen, I will not let you go. I will kill you." Zhang Yuntao left the Zhang family with anger and hatred.
Soon, the Zhang family's gate was broken. Some of the stronger martial artists in the Taihu City took this opportunity to rob the wealth.
The huge Zhang family, except for the old and weak, were all killed. The Zhang family was annihilated in a single night.
"Reporting to my lord. The Zhang family did not find any traces of Zhang Yuntao and Zhang Zilan." A soldier reported to a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man thought for a moment and said, "Go and investigate. We must find traces of these two."
In the Martial Arts Hall, Ye Xingchen was sitting cross-legged on a cattail hassock, circulating his cultivation technique to heal his injuries.
He did kill Zhang Tianyang, but his body was also severely injured. His meridians were ruptured, and his internal organs were slightly displaced.