Su Chen's words made everyone see Su Chen's determination.
Su Chen said, "With the fall of the Holy Lord, the Eastern Fence Sea is in great danger. The more special the time, the more special the treatment. If we can't even work together, how can we protect our homeland? From today onwards, I will take back the power of life and death. I hope you can lend me a hand to protect the Northern Xuan Continent."
Su Chen wasn't a person who liked to put all the burden on himself, but who asked him to be the strongest person in the Northern Profound Continent? If he didn't become the ruler of the Northern Profound Continent, who would dare to overstep their authority and be the boss?
With great power came great responsibility. Sometimes, it was a helpless move. After all, when the sky fell, it would fall on the tall one first. If Su Chen didn't step forward, it would be unrealistic to expect others to step forward.
The dean stepped forward and bowed, "This old man is willing to serve the Bishop!"
"We are willing to serve the Bishop!"
Everyone expressed their stance. Now that the world was in chaos, no one could stay out of it. With a top genius like Su Chen taking the lead, everyone felt more at ease.
Everyone knew how strong the Demonic Dwellers were. They were different from the Evil Devils. The Demonic Dwellers were cultivators like them. Compared to the Evil Devils who only knew how to kill, the Demonic Dwellers were scarier and more threatening.
This was because the Demonic Dwellers were smarter, more cunning and more cruel than the Evil Devils. They would do anything to achieve their goals, unlike the Evil Devils who were simple-minded and knew nothing other than killing.
Su Chen said, "Since all of you have agreed, I won't waste any more words. From today onwards, the entire Northern Xuan Country will enter a state of war. The military, politics and commerce will be under my personal control."
A strong general in titanium armor cupped his fists and stepped forward, "Northern Xuan Country's general, Song Cheng, awaits the Bishop's command."
The current Emperor of Northern Xuan Country stepped forward and bowed, "Xia Zhuo represents the entire country and awaits the Bishop's command."
Guo Family's Patriarch Guo Cong, Wang Family's Patriarch Wang Dingshan, Xu Family's Patriarch Xu Mengjie, Zhao Family's Patriarch Zhao Bang, and the other leaders of the Grand Clans all stepped forward and said, "The Great Clans await Lord Bishop's orders."
Su Chen said to Song Cheng, "Song Cheng, implement a curfew from today onwards. Investigate all the people who enter Tiangang City and prevent any suspicious people from entering the city. Increase the number of soldiers by two hundred thousand and station them outside the city. They will be on standby at any time."
"Understood!"
"Xia Zhuo, you will immediately visit the various cities tomorrow to observe the situation of the people and strengthen the security of the various cities."
"Yes, Xia Zhuo!"
"Patriarchs, we're all in the same boat. We're bound together for good or ill. Your wealth and influence come from the people, and at the critical moment, you have to use it for the people. I think you know what to do."
The hearts of the various Family Heads jolted. The meaning of Su Chen's words could not be more obvious. He clearly wanted them to bleed heavily.
Businessmen pursued profits. It was not easy to get them to fork out their money willingly.
Just as everyone was still thinking, Hong Niu, Bai Xiang, and Mao Gu had already flown back. They even carried a few men and women who were tied up like dumplings and threw them into the hall.
"It's Old Wei!"
"Wei Yunxiao is also here."
"And the eldest daughter of the Wei Clan, Wei Hongrui."
Seeing the sorry state of the Wei Clan, the other Family Heads all swallowed their saliva.
In fact, they had already known in advance about the Wei family's escape last night. Logically speaking, the Wei family should have almost reached the coast by now. They did not expect that Su Chen's order had only been given in the time it took to brew a cup of tea, and they had all been captured. This efficiency was simply terrifying.
Bai Xiang swung his long trunk and rolled up a letter to Su Chen.
"Master, this is the letter we found on the Wei Clan's Patriarch. There is the aura of a demon on it."
Su Chen frowned and immediately opened the letter. Immediately, anger rose from his heart and killing intent rose.
The entire hall was filled with Su Chen's killing intent. The Wei Clan members were so scared that their faces turned pale. They curled up on the ground and didn't dare to move.
"Bishop, can you let this old man take a look at the letter?"
Xia Huai Gu asked.
Su Chen nodded and threw the letter to Xia Huai Gu.
Xia Huai Gu read it and was also furious. "Wei Qian, you have guts. You actually dared to make a private deal with a demon. You sold my Bei Xuan Country's precious elixirs and minerals to the demon. You must have eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's gall!"
Hearing Xia Huai Gu's words, the various Family Heads were shocked. Just a moment ago, there were still people who wanted to speak up for the Wei Clan. Now, they turned their backs and pretended not to know him.
Everyone knew that the Wei Clan was doomed to die if they got involved with the demon.
"Wei Qian, do you have anything else to say?"
Su Chen said.
White Elephant used its trunk to lift the Wei Clan Patriarch up.
Wei Qian's old face was deathly pale. He hung his head dejectedly as if he had already accepted his fate. He said in a low voice, "Bishop, Wei Qian was possessed and believed the demon's lies. Wei Qian doesn't ask bishop to let me go, but I beg bishop to spare my son's life. As long as bishop agrees, this old man is willing to tell bishop a secret about the demon."
"Old thing, what qualifications do you have to bargain with Master?!"
Bang Bull's temper was irritable. He strode forward and slapped Wei Qian's face. Wei Qian was dazed and half of his face lost feeling.
"Damn it!"
Wei Yunxiao, who was originally lying on the ground like a dead dog, suddenly exploded. He jumped up and punched Bang Bull's back.
Bang Bull had already noticed it, but he didn't care at all. He allowed Wei Yunxiao's fist to hit him, but his body didn't move at all.
Wei Yunxiao's attack was not even a mosquito bite to him.
When Wei Yunxiao landed on the ground, Bang Bull flipped his hand and grabbed Wei Yunxiao's neck, lifting him up high as if he was a chick.
Wei Yunxiao's face turned red and he was suffocating. He struggled with all his might, but it was useless.
Su Chen then waved his hand, and Hongniu threw Wei Yunxiao to the ground as if he was throwing away a bag of trash.
"Wei Qian, now is not the time for you to state your conditions. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Wei Qian looked at his dying son on the ground and his face was filled with regret. He knelt on the ground and said, "Bishop, I'll say it. I've already said it. The demon is now buying spiritual herbs and spiritual ores from various continents because they found an ancient miracle. They need a large amount of spiritual treasures to open it."
An ancient miracle that requires offerings?
Su Chen was slightly curious.
However, that was all Wei Qian knew. The demon didn't reveal any more information to him.
"Just based on this information, it's far from enough to keep you alive."
Su Chen's cold voice made Wei Qian feel like he had fallen into an ice valley. He felt hopeless.
Wei Hongrui, who was lying on the ground, said, "Bishop, our Wei Clan has an ancient treasure. I'm willing to use that ancient treasure to exchange for my life!"
"Rui 'er, what are you trying to do?!" Wei Qian stared at his daughter in shock. He looked extremely anxious.
Su Chen's expression changed. He waved his hand and sent Wei Qian flying. He said, "Wei Hongrui, continue speaking."
Wei Hongrui's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. She said, "Father, you only have Wei Yunxiao in your heart. You don't care about your daughter at all. I know that you'll sacrifice me to protect Wei Yunxiao's life. Since that's the case, don't blame me for being one step ahead."