On the square, twenty thousand soldiers were seated neatly.
Cloud Sky City was holding the largest public trial in history.
Zhu Sanbao was tied to a huge pillar. His entire body was trembling, covered in blood, feces, and urine.
Sha Potian's limbs and head were tied up with ropes as he was dragged in the air by five warhorses.
Two hundred soldiers of the Yang family knelt in a few rows and placed their heads on the guillotine.
In addition, not only the soldiers of the Yang family, there were also close to a hundred warriors who had committed the same crime. They were all kneeling in front of the guillotine.
The entire public trial would take more than four hours. As soon as the public trial ended, the execution would be carried out immediately. These hundreds of people would all be executed!
Yang Dingtian's ruthlessness made all the nobles present tremble in fear.
Originally, when some of the soldiers of the Yang family and a small number of other warriors were about to be executed for committing the same crime, the twenty thousand soldiers present still had some emotions.
They felt that they had risked their lives to be executed just because of a mistake. It was too unjust.
In addition to some of the lords' instigation, the atmosphere in the square suddenly became very dangerous.
If all twenty thousand people present rebelled and caused trouble, it would really be impossible to suppress them no matter what.
Yang Dingtian walked to the highest point and looked at the surging crowd. He said coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Immediately, a warrior said, "We are here to save Rose Villa."
"You are here to save Rose Villa, but in the end, you are saving yourselves."
Yang Dingtian yelled out, "I can say this. The Rose Villa has already been destroyed and not many people have been killed. Many people have also been killed.
However, we've exterminated all the beasts of the Barbarian Race here. We've killed them all.
The ones who have benefited are the people of the entire territory. To put it more directly, you have saved your parents, wives, and children. "
"Some people keep saying that you are here to save Rose Villa, so you have worked hard and contributed greatly. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with indulging after the battle." Yang Dingtian angrily rebuked, "Nonsense!
You are saving yourselves, but you did not save the people of Rose Villa.
Look at how many corpses of Rose Villa's people are lying on the ground.
If the barbarian beasts continue to spread, then the ones who will be killed, raped, and made into meat will be your parents and relatives.
So, let's make one thing clear first. You're not here to save Rose Villa, you're here to save yourselves! "
As soon as he said this, the 20,000 soldiers immediately quieted down.
"That's the first point."
Yang Dingtian said loudly, "Secondly, you said that you came to Rose Villa to exterminate the barbarian army for me, the City Lord of Cloud Heaven City!
Even more bullshit! "
Yang Dingtian slammed his fist on the table and said angrily, "That's right, I have always had the responsibility to protect the people of my territory.
So whether you come or not, I will come.
"But if you want to say that you came to save Rose Manor and attacked the Berserker Tribe because of me, then that's completely absurd!
Do you know that your Lord, my subjects, are all Lords?
During my enthronement ceremony, no one was loyal to me. Everyone was against me.
In other words, I won't be able to get any power from your territories.
The barbarian beasts won't be able to attack Cloud Heaven City. The barbarian beasts will only harm the places where your families are.
So on the second day, you came here to attack the Berserker Tribe, not for me, Yang Dingtian, but for yourselves and for your families. "
"Thirdly!" Yang Dingtian sneered, "Some people say that after the war, you should indulge yourself a little.
In any case, you have saved Rose Villa's life, so it's not a big deal to rape a few women and steal a few things.
Many people have this view, right?
Bullshit! "
Yang Dingtian said sternly, "The barbarians attacked Rose Villa because of its geographical location and also because of a coincidence.
Rose Villa and the barbarians have no enmity, which means that if the barbarians can attack Rose Villa, they can also attack other places.
That place could very well be your home.
Rose Villa represents the entire Cloud Heaven City's thousand miles territory. It represents your suffering.
From another point of view, the men and women in Rose Villa are the same as your parents, wives, and children.
If today the barbarians didn't attack Rose Villa but Iron Sword Sect instead.
Then the warriors of Iron Sword Sect, after the twenty thousand strong army saved your Iron Sword Sect, would you be willing to rape your wives and daughters and steal your things? "
"Men, bring out the victims!" Yang Dingtian ordered.
Immediately, hundreds of women with tattered clothes staggered out. Every one of them had their faces covered. Yang Dingtian didn't want to hurt them a second time.
Yang Dingtian pointed at these girls and spoke loudly, "These girls didn't suffer a calamity when the Barbarian Race invaded the Rose Manor.
When you killed all the barbarians, they were overjoyed. They felt that they were saved and treated you as heroes, as benefactors.
Who knew that some of you would pounce on them like wild beasts and humiliate them one by one.
What if they were your wives or sisters?
Would you do that?
You might say that they are Rose Villa's, not my wives or sisters.
However, if they are Rose Villa's today, they might be your wives or sisters tomorrow! "
"Do you still feel wronged and want to cause trouble?"
Yang Dingtian stared at the twenty thousand warriors and said coldly, "Whoever is dissatisfied and wants to cause trouble, step forward!"
Immediately, everyone trembled. Of course, no one dared to step forward.
"Alright, I want to execute these people. Whoever is dissatisfied, step forward!" Yang Dingtian said sternly.
Still, no one stepped forward.
"Alright then!" Yang Dingtian suddenly raised his hand and yelled out, "Execute them! Execute them all!"
"Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish …"
Waves of hands raised and swords fell. Blood spurted out.
More than two hundred people in the Yang Family's personal army and more than a hundred people who committed rape were all beheaded in public.
Immediately after, a torch was lit on Zhu Sanbao's body.
"Ah …" This little lord who had viciously defiled Madam Ximen and Yang Dingtian let out a miserable howl. He struggled crazily but was completely engulfed by the flames.
"Split!" Ximen Ju waved his hand.
Five warhorses galloped forward. The new leader of Iron Sword Sect, Sha Potian, let out a short miserable howl before he was torn into pieces and died on the spot.
Almost every one of the twenty thousand warriors present had seen blood before. Many of them had killed people before.
However, this was the first time they had seen such a scene. Immediately, their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled.
"Now, what should you do?
Bow and apologize to the hundred or so ladies of Rose Villa, "Yang Dingtian said coldly.
Immediately, the twenty thousand soldiers stood up and bowed to the hundred or so ladies in an orderly manner to express their apology.
"All warriors, stay where you are.
Subjects of each territory, follow me. "Yang Dingtian took the lead and walked into the meeting hall.
Ximen Ju, Yang Zheng, Jiao Liao, and Madam Ximen immediately followed.
… …
Back in the hall, Yang Dingtian lazily sat on the highest seat and said coldly, "Those who are not willing to be loyal to me, go to the right."
Once these words were spoken, the hundred or so vassals present became restless.
Ximen Ju took half a step forward and pulled out his sword by half a chi.
Who was Ximen Ju?
He represented the Northwest Qin City and was now standing on Yang Dingtian's side. His intention of pulling out his sword was very obvious. If anyone dared to stand on the right, then don't blame the sword for being merciless.
It must be known that in this great war, there were all sorts of vassals.
All the lords had sh * t on their butts. They were either looting or trying to cause trouble.
If they were convicted, they could be easily found out.
If they were executed in front of everyone, then it would be too unjust.
Therefore, even though there were people who were restless, no one dared to stand on the right.
"I will count to three. If no one goes to the right, then I will consider all of you to be loyal to me." Yang Dingtian said coldly, "Three!"
Madam Ximen and Jiao Liao pulled out half of their swords.
This was a blatant threat.
"Two!"
Yang Dingtian stood up from the throne.
"One!"
"Very good."
Yang Dingtian took out his golden soul sword and placed it on the ground. He said, "Since you are all willing to be loyal to me, then kneel down and perform the sword kissing ceremony!"
Instantly, Ximen Ju stepped forward and kissed Yang Dingtian's sword.
Then, Yang Zheng stepped forward and kissed Yang Dingtian's sword.
With these two taking the lead, the vassal vassals who had relaxed their attitudes also stepped forward and kissed the sword.
Soon, the change in quantity led to a change in quality.
The hundred or so vassals present lined up one by one and knelt down to ask for Yang Dingtian's sword to show their loyalty!
The entire sword kissing ceremony lasted for about an hour.
All the vassals present knelt down to show their loyalty.
"Good. From today onwards, I have the responsibility to protect all of you. Similarly, all of you have the responsibility to support me.
If anyone dares to rebel again, I will punish them according to the law. "Yang Dingtian said," Alright, disperse and rest for the night. Tomorrow, we will immediately withdraw and return to the camp! "
…
Three days later, Yang Dingtian returned to Cloud Sky City.
On the fourth day, Yang Dingtian and Ximen Ju handed over Black Blood Castle.
All the Qin City warriors in Black Blood Castle returned to Northwest Qin City through various channels.
Ximen Ju led a team to the Abyss Castle to guard the border between Cloud Sky City and Northwest Qin City.
Immediately after, Yang Dingtian gave the order for Ximen Lie to be the Black Blood Castle Lord and the Black Blood Cavalry Commander.
More than two thousand Black Blood Cavalry troops were expanded to five thousand men and once again stationed in Black Blood Castle.
Finally, Black Blood Castle, which had fallen for almost two years, returned to the hands of Ximen Lie's Black Blood Cavalry.
When they entered the city, Ximen Lie, who was a tough man, couldn't help but tear up.
After the handover, the Northwest Qin City's forces on the surface were completely chased out of Cloud Sky City's territory.
In fact, after Yang Dingtian went to Rose Villa, Ximen Ju led the army.
Ximen Lie led the army and completely cleaned up the area within a hundred miles of Cloud Sky City. He got rid of all the flies and dogs, making the area within a hundred miles of Cloud Sky City clean and tidy.
…
Yang Dingtian sat on the golden throne in the Cloud Sky Grand Hall again. Looking at the missing members of the Elder Guild, Yang Dingtian couldn't help but sigh.
Even though the process was very dangerous, difficult, and filled with helplessness, he still managed to do it.
But he still did it. He finally had complete control over Cloud Sky City.
Yang Yan, Yan Bieli, Zuo Boning, and Ren Duancang — the four opponents of Yang Dingtian — were all dead.
Yang Zheng, the core leader of the opposition group, was completely crippled and was now under house arrest.
Ximen Ju, the spokesperson of Northwest Qin City, was chased out of the core of power by Yang Dingtian. He still had the Elder Guild's name, but he had already gone to the Abyss Castle.
Therefore, the only members of the Elder Guild were Madam Ximen, Yang Peipei, Ximen Lie, Jiao Liao, and Mu Liancheng. They were all on his side.
Including the Elder of the Scripture Pavilion who had always been neutral, there were only seven people in the Elder Guild of Cloud Sky City.
Yang Dingtian said, "In a few days, I will be leading a team to the Northwest Qin City for a marriage alliance. Therefore, there are some things that need to be settled first."
"The first thing is to fill up the Elder Guild."
Yang Dingtian said, "This is my opinion. For now, we will not add anyone to the Elder Guild.
However, we need to introduce mobile Elder Guild members. There will be a total of three non-permanent Elders, and each term will be two years.
They will be filled by the outstanding Lords of Cloud Sky City.
If any of the Lords becomes an Elder on duty, they will distribute elixirs and allow their disciples to enter the Cloud Sky City's Scripture Pavilion to learn. "
Once these words were spoken, everyone's eyes trembled slightly as they looked at each other.
"The second thing is to rotate the garrison of Cloud Sky City's army. For example, the Rose Manor's army can be stationed at the Iron Sword Sect. The Iron Sword Sect's army can even be stationed at Cloud Sky City. The Cloud Sky City's army can also be stationed at any other territory.
Regularly mobilize the troops and carry out armed drills. "
Yang Dingtian said, "Let the high-level warriors in Cloud Sky City's territory move as well. Let the high-level warriors in the territory come to Cloud Sky City to cultivate and take up positions. Let the high-level warriors and officers of Cloud Sky City take up positions in the various territories and lead the army."
Once these words were spoken, everyone knew what Yang Dingtian wanted to do.
He wanted to take away the power of the vassals in the territory. He wanted to completely take over Cloud Sky City's territory. Just like the Northwest Qin City, he wanted to hold all the power of the territory in his hands.
Once he succeeded, the vassals in Cloud Sky City's territory would become ordinary military officers of Cloud Sky City.
Cloud Sky City would truly control a million people, a thousand miles of land, and tens of thousands of warriors.
Regardless of whether it was the rotation of the garrison of the army or the rotation of the officers, they all had to dig into the foundation of the vassals in the territory.
Ximen Lie bowed and said, "City Lord, everything you said is an excellent method. It can fundamentally take away the power of the vassals.
However, there is no doubt that they will not cooperate with your plan. Whether it is the rotation of the garrison of the army or the rotation of the high-level warriors, they will not cooperate.
This time, on the surface, they knelt and pledged their loyalty to you, but that was forced. Many of them are still opposed to you in their hearts. "
Yang Dingtian nodded and said, "I know. If I want them to be loyal to me and respect me, I will have to surpass the level of a high-level Master.
However, if I want them to cooperate with my garrison of the army, the long-term training of the army, and the rotation of the high-level warriors, they will not be afraid of me.
Besides making them fear me, I can also give them great benefits so that they will take the initiative to come forward and complete my plan. "
"What benefits?" Ximen Lie asked.
"The Celestial Chi Condensation Purification Array."
Yang Dingtian said, "As long as Cloud Sky City builds this heaven-defying object, all the experts in Cloud Sky City's territory will flock to it like a flock of ducks. They will all curry favor and pledge their loyalty."
When these words came out, everyone was even more shocked.
With this kind of array, anyone would be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
However, this kind of array was currently only available to Yin-Yang school, Blackheaven Sect, and a few other forces.
The amount of treasures, money, and Demonic Cores used to build this formation was astronomical.
It could be said that with Cloud Sky City's financial resources, they would not be able to build it even if they sold it ten times.
However, once it was built, the power of the entire sect would increase by leaps and bounds.
Now, Yang Dingtian actually said that he wanted to build this kind of array. How could they not be shocked?
Yin-Yang school, the Blackheaven Sect spent decades to build this array.
How could Cloud Sky City, which had such a weak foundation, be able to build it?
However, with this thing, Cloud Sky City would have an unparalleled cohesiveness and centripetal force.
Yang Dingtian could completely divide the relationship between the feudal lords and the warriors under them.
He could completely take over the feudal lords and completely control the thousands of miles of Cloud Sky City's territory, millions of people, and tens of thousands of warriors.
"City Lord, if I remember correctly, with the power of Qin City, this array took a full 20 years to build and was only completed recently.
Compared to Qin City, Cloud Sky City's power is extremely weak and is not even one-tenth of Qin City's. How easy would it be to build a Celestial Chi Condensation Purification Array? "Ximen Lie said.
Yang Dingtian said, "Big Brother, don't worry. I already have a different understanding of this array and have some confidence in it.
If there are no accidents, it should be completed within a year.
The day this array is completed will be the day Cloud Sky City rises! "
When these words came out, everyone present was incomparably excited.
Yang Dingtian did not boast or lie.
If this Celestial Chi Condensation Purification Array could be completed within a year, it would truly be the time for Cloud Sky City to soar.
Why did Northwest Qin City put in all their effort and spend 20 years to build this array?
Qin Wanchou wanted to become one of the three great sects in the world.
Because among the forces in the world, only Yin-Yang school and Blackheaven Sect had this array.
Every time Yin-Yang school and Blackheaven Sect opened up an extremely small number of spots to enter the array to cultivate, it completely shocked all the forces in the world.
A large part of the reason why the entire world worshipped Yin-Yang school and Blackheaven Sect was because of this Celestial Chi Condensation Purification Array.
With this array, anyone's cultivation time could be directly reduced by more than half. How heaven-defying was this?
With this array, Cloud Sky City would be able to create a few Grandmasters in just a few years.
"This time, when I go to Northwest Qin City, I might be able to get the key item needed for this array," Yang Dingtian said.
Madam Ximen said worriedly, "Little Tian, are you really going to Qin City?
Qin Wanchou and his son are despicable and shameless. If you go, I'm really worried about your safety. "
"Don't worry."
Yang Dingtian said, "I will use all my strength to announce to the world that I, Yang Dingtian, will be going to Northwest Qin City for a marriage alliance.
Moreover, there will be a large number of Tiandō League members accompanying me.
"I hope so," Madam Ximen said, but her beautiful eyes were still filled with worry.
…
At night, Yang Dingtian had been cultivating with his eyes closed in Ximen Ningning's wooden house in the valley, waiting for a few days to go to Qin City for a marriage alliance.
"Master, Tang Bozhao wishes to see you," Zhan Lang said outside.
"I won't see him," Yang Dingtian said coldly.
Ever since Yang Yan died and Yang Zheng was crippled, Tang Bozhao was like a stray dog, living in fear all day long.
"Master, he's kneeling outside, saying that he must see you no matter what. Then, whether you beat him or kill him, it's up to you," Zhan Lang said.
"I said I won't see him, so I won't see him," Yang Dingtian said.
Then, Yang Dingtian continued to close his eyes and cultivate. Zhan Lang's voice came from outside.
Suddenly, Tang Bozhao shouted into the valley, "City Lord, I have the most important secret to report. Please see me."
Yang Dingtian ignored him.
Tang Bozhao hissed, "It's about Ximen Ningning. I'm the only one who knows this secret. I've never told anyone."
Yang Dingtian's eyes suddenly trembled, and then he shouted in a low voice, "Zhan Lang, let him in!"
…
Soon, Tang Bozhao appeared in front of Yang Dingtian with a fawning and extremely servile face. He knelt down and kowtowed, "Sinner Tang Bozhao greets my Master!"
Not the City Lord, but my Master.
The thickness of this Tang Bozhao's skin was really unparalleled.
Yang Dingtian said coldly, "Speak, about Ximen Ningning."
Tang Bozhao said respectfully, "My Master, please wait a moment."
Then, he ran out and came in with a cloth bag on his shoulder.
It was obvious that there was a woman inside, a woman with a very seductive figure.
Yang Dingtian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Ximen Ningning was inside?
"About Miss Ximen Ningning's secret, it was my wife who discovered it. Let her tell you alone." Tang Bozhao said, "By the way, let her serve you well!"
Then, he opened the cloth bag and revealed the woman inside.
Mature and gorgeous, she was somewhat similar to Yang Shishi and Yang Peipei. She was indeed Tang Bozhao's wife, Yang Qingqing!
In order to survive, Tang Bozhao, this scum, actually gave his wife to Yang Dingtian!