Chapter 529 - 528: Quelling the Hidden Dangers

Chapter 529: Chapter 528: Quelling the Hidden Dangers

With a living Ancestor like Qin Feng, the Qin Family was extremely likely to become a Duke Family, or even an Emperor Family.

The members of the Qin Family stood ramrod straight with pride.

Nearby, seeing this, the experts from the other families grumbled to themselves. ’The Qin Family certainly didn’t have this kind of confidence before. They were all so meek, acting like obedient little grandsons. Now they’re acting all high and mighty.’

Despite their envy, all the Martial Artists on the city wall looked at the black-robed youth with respect.

Qin Feng swept his gaze over the crowd and said, "Everyone, I am truly grateful. You all stood on these walls, fearless in the face of death. On behalf of the million citizens of Yunhu City, I thank you!"

The Li Family Ancestor laughed heartily. "City Lord, you’re too kind. As Martial Artists of Yunhu City, it is our duty to contribute to its stability. This is our home, after all!"

"Besides, the fact that the Whale Shark Race’s experts retreated and Yunhu City was saved today is your accomplishment alone, City Lord. How could we dare take any credit!"

Liu Yunlou, the Workshop Master of Yunhu City’s Void Market, added, "Well said, Old Monster Li. I’m usually not fond of you Five Great Families, but I have to admit, you’ve impressed me today. You haven’t disgraced the ancestors of the Li Family!"

At this, the Martial Artists on the wall felt a surge of boundless fury toward the other four great families.

At such a critical moment, it would have been one thing if the Gao, Qi, Ling, and Wang families had simply chosen not to contribute to Yunhu City’s defense.

If they had merely acted in self-preservation, the others would have had only minor complaints at most, not this much resentment.

But what those four families did was truly despicable.

No one had known at first. Only now that the Whale Shark Race’s army had retreated did they learn that the four families had taken advantage of the chaos. While everyone was busy fighting the Sea Demons, they had been burning, killing, and plundering their way through the city, seizing the territories of many of the major powers present.

This act filled the leaders of the various factions with uncontrollable rage.

Qin Feng spoke at the perfect moment. "Everyone, do not worry. Those who commit many injustices are doomed to destroy themselves!"

Surveying the furious crowd, a trace of bone-deep killing intent flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes. "In the past, I turned a blind eye to their actions out of respect for the contributions the four families made to Yunhu City’s development!"

"But after what I’ve seen today, it’s clear I have been far too merciful. These people are insatiably greedy and disregard the greater good. It was bad enough that they stood by and watched as a million lives in Yunhu City were in peril, but they actually sought to profit from the chaos, looting and pillaging with no regard for the city’s safety. Such families deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

Those present nodded in silent agreement.

Under normal circumstances, if Qin Feng had moved to eliminate the four families, they might have had some objections.

But now, their actions had earned them nothing but contempt.

Of course, the most important factor was that the four families had seized their assets and profits.

In a corner, the three Qin Family Elders—Qin Qingyun, Qin Qinghong, and Qin Qingyue—exchanged a look, secretly marveling at their Patriarch’s brilliant methods.

’Eliminating the four families at this moment not only minimizes any negative repercussions but also wins him the overwhelming support of Yunhu City’s populace.’

BOOM!

Like a cannonball, Qin Feng shot through the air in a flash of light, appearing above the Qi Family estate.

「Inside the Qi Family estate.」

The Qi Family Patriarch was looking utterly smug.

In less than half a day, the Qi Family had already taken advantage of the chaos to seize a large amount of territory.

Since most of the Martial Artists from these territories had rushed to the city walls, their defenses were wide open. The Qi Family had managed to claim all these valuable lands with almost no effort.

’Luring the Whale Shark Race to attack was like killing several birds with one stone. Not only could I get rid of that reckless brat, but I could also wipe out many hidden competitors and potential enemies of the family in one fell swoop!’

’The Qi Family Ancestor was truly brilliant. Marrying someone from the Sea Demon Clan back then was an inspired move. No one could have guessed that our Qi Family actually has the blood of the Sea Demon Clan!’

Just as Qi Kaishan was reveling in his success...

...a disheveled figure came running in from the outer gate.

"Patriarch, bad news! The experts from the Whale Shark Race were defeated! They’ve retreated!"

"What?"

Qi Kaishan’s face contorted. "How were they defeated? Did something come up for the Whale Shark Race? Did they have a change of plans?"

"No! It was the City Lord! The City Lord defeated the Whale Shark Race all by himself! And he even suppressed one of their Elders!"

"How is that possible?" Qi Kaishan was stunned.

He had met an Elder of the Whale Shark Race once before, and he knew exactly how powerful they were.

They were experts at the Great Power Level!

’How could a young brat like Qin Feng possibly defeat an expert from the Whale Shark Race? This sounds like a fairy tale!’

"Qi Kaishan, get out here!" Just then, a tremendous voice boomed from the sky above the city.

"Qin Feng?" Hearing that voice, Qi Kaishan’s face flushed with a surge of rage, but in the next moment, his legs grew weak.

Panicked, Qi Kaishan darted out of the main hall.

"Ah, it’s City Lord Qin! This old man pays his respects, pays his respects!" he cried out, inwardly cursing his fate as he looked up at the Demon God-like figure in the sky.

Qi Kaishan practically prostrated himself on the ground.

"Qi Kaishan, you disregarded the interests of Yunhu City, betrayed it, and colluded with the Whale Shark Race. The evidence is irrefutable. Will you take your own life, or shall I personally annihilate your entire clan?"

Qin Feng got straight to the point.

A vicious glint flashed in the corner of Qi Kaishan’s eye. His expression then changed, and he loudly proclaimed his innocence, "City Lord Qin, this is all a misunderstanding! I, Qi Kaishan—"

Qin Feng was all too familiar with the tricks these families used.

They had countless ways to downplay major offenses, dismiss minor ones, and twist the truth.

He couldn’t be bothered to waste words. A dot of golden light appeared in his hand.

Chaos Five Elements Tribulation of Chaos Gold Tribulation!

Myriad rays of golden light materialized in the Void, forming millions of sharp swords that rained down.

Qi Kaishan was horrified. Gritting his teeth, he abandoned all thought of his family and transformed into a streak of ice-blue light, bolting toward the rear courtyard.

’As if I’d let you escape!’

Qin Feng’s gaze was frigid. He activated the Array Power. Qi Kaishan, who was fleeing with all his might, suddenly went pale. His entire body froze, suspended in mid-air.

The Chaos Gold Tribulation coalesced into a blade of light that slashed down, cleaving Qi Kaishan in two from top to bottom.

Sensing the commotion outside, the many Martial Artists of the Qi Family scrambled to flee in horror, trying to escape the disaster.

Sword light fell like a sudden downpour. Immobilized by the Array Power, the members of the Qi Family were frozen in place. With a flicker of the sword light, a series of soft sounds echoed.

The entire Qi Family estate had become a living hell.

BOOM!

"You damn bastard! You dare slaughter my Qi Family?! I’ll skin you alive and drink your blood!"

From the mountain behind the estate, a Stone Mountain exploded. Accompanied by a venomous roar that sounded like a clap of thunder, a figure shot out. A power that seemed to pierce the Firmament erupted, hurtling toward Qin Feng with murderous intent.

It was the Qi Family Ancestor, Qi Qianqiu.

A Mid-stage Martial Arts Giant!

He had been beneath the Stone Mountain, stabilizing his Cultivation after breaking through to the Martial Arts Giant realm and condensing his Inner Heaven and Earth, when he sensed the obliteration of his bloodline! In a boundless rage, he had charged out!

His expression unchanging, Qin Feng simply extended a hand and pressed down on the Void.

Qi Qianqiu’s body instantly froze in the Void.

’This power...’ Qi Qianqiu was instantly snapped out of his rage, his heart filled with terror.

The next moment, a vast blade of light filled his vision. It struck his body like a bolt of lightning.

CRACK!

With a cry of pain, his body split in two and fell to the ground.

His Vitality, and even his soul, had been obliterated by that single strike!

Qi Qianqiu’s eyes were wide open. Even in death, he couldn’t comprehend how he had died.