118: Then, you deserve to die [One more chapter for the great god certification reward, thank you book friends]

“If you dared to draw your blade, you would be a man, but unfortunately, you are a fool who is outwardly strong but inwardly weak.”

“Did your Elder brother not tell you not to play smart in front of me, lest you lose your life?”

Chu Tian sat back on the County Governor's chair, his gaze calmly overlooking Ye Tiancheng, and spoke indifferently: “Ye Tiancheng, you have openly defied and disobeyed orders, trampled on the Elder Council’s authority, and after my detailed investigation, I now suspect you of abusing your power for personal gain, harboring Ye Feng, who cultivated Demonic Technique and is unforgivable, secretly harming General He Tianbiao, privately colluding with the Heart Demon Sect, and other unforgivable major crimes.

The Elder Council has appointed me as the general supervisor of the Chase Team, with no upper limit to the investigation, and I will thoroughly investigate to the end.

Considering your age, long service, and the fact that you have contributed to the Sect, even if not with merit, then with hardship, I will cut off your arms, temporarily strip you of your County Governor's Seal, suspend your County Governor's authority, and you shall reflect behind closed doors in your mansion, awaiting my investigation before I report to the Elder Council to sentence you.”

“Men, seize his County Governor's Seal from his waist, drag him to the County Governor's Mansion gate to cut off his arms, and imprison him in the County Governor's Mansion to await sentencing.”

Chu Tian’s calm voice was very light, yet it seemed to weigh a thousand jun, like a giant hammer, heavily striking everyone’s chests.

In an instant!

Everyone’s bodies shook violently, they suddenly raised their heads, their pupils contracted sharply, and only three words remained in their minds…

Has he gone mad?

That’s right, they thought Chu Tian must have gone mad!

Immediately upon arrival, he wanted to strip Ye Tiancheng of his County Governor's authority, cut off his arms, and directly imprison him in the County Governor's Mansion to await judgment—this was no different from being thrown into a prison.

What an insult, what a trampling of dignity, no, it was an act to take Ye Tiancheng's life.

And without any substantial evidence, merely by word of mouth?

Ye Tiancheng was, after all, a high-ranking official, the lord of a county, an honorary Elder of the Elder Council, and a direct descendant of the Duanmu Family. Even if he disobeyed Chu Tian’s previous order to remain on standby, he should never have ended up in such a plight.

“County Governor Ye Tiancheng, please don’t make things difficult for us.”

As soon as Chu Tian’s voice fell, two strong cultivators from the Chase Team, who had been standing on either side of the Main Hall, appeared before Ye Tiancheng, their gazes cold, their voices indifferent, and carrying a strong scent of blood.

These two were the most powerful generals from the War Affairs Hall, God King realm cultivators, seasoned veterans of countless battles, who had once led a large army to conquer the headquarters of a top Sect. They were trusted confidants and capable assistants personally chosen by Duanmu Lei for Chu Tian.

Clang!

In an instant, a ghostly blade light shot into the sky, directly tearing off the roof of the County Governor's Mansion and changing the color of the sky.

Ye Tiancheng drew his blade again, his eyes blood-red, a ghost god appeared behind him, holding a large blade, seemingly wanting to cleave through the human world, letting out a terrifying roar.

“I’d like to see who dares to move.” Ye Tiancheng roared furiously, the blade scar on his face seemed to come alive, flowing with black light, truly like a centipede crawling on his face, extremely hideous.

“little beast, don’t take advantage of my kindness.”

“You're not qualified to convict me with just your words.”

“I am personally appointed by the Sect Master, and approved by the Elder Council as the lord of a county, a high-ranking official. What right and power do you have to cut off my arms and strip me of my County Governor's authority?”

Ye Tiancheng’s eyes were filled with thick Evil Qi and bloodshot veins. He never expected Chu Tian to be so arrogant in his territory, repeatedly humiliating him, and now even threatening his life. Naturally, he would not sit idly by.

He stared into Chu Tian’s eyes for a few seconds, then suddenly roared: “Men!”

Boom!

In an instant, within the County Governor's Mansion, roars echoed through the sky, Evil Qi rushed into the starry void, as black-armored guards drew their blades.

Thick Evil Qi condensed into dark clouds in the sky, spreading for a thousand miles, and fierce winds howled, changing the color of the sky.

At a glance, the County Governor's Mansion was densely packed. The Black Armor Guards who instantly drew their blades were probably no less than ten thousand, with several God Kings among them, and more than twenty or thirty Heavenly Gods, leading tens of thousands of well-trained Black Armor elite guards, subtly forming a massive array that surrounded the Main Hall.

With so many elite strong cultivators, well-trained, with excellent weapons, and forming a grand array that mutually supported each other, even a Half-Step Emperor Venerable would bleed if caught within the encirclement.

In the Main Hall, the faces of many high-ranking officials and generals turned pale, their bodies trembling. Seeing Ye Tiancheng draw his blade and give orders, they were truly terrified and immediately began to dissuade him:

“County Governor, absolutely not, you cannot be impulsive!”

“The Little Holy Son was merely impulsive in his anger. Let’s discuss things properly, do not resort to arms. This is an act of defiance and insubordination.”

“Lord County Governor, please have the Black Armor Guards withdraw their blades. You absolutely cannot act.”

“This is rebellion…”

“Lord County Governor…”

…

Many high-ranking officials and generals were truly stunned and repeatedly tried to dissuade him. They genuinely didn't understand how they had gotten caught up in this mess.

“Everyone, it is not my recklessness or rage. You have all seen my actions in recent days.”

Ye Tiancheng’s voice was hoarse, his face ferocious, and the ghost god hidden in the misty Void Realm behind him let out mournful roars: “To pursue the clan traitor Ye Feng, I have exhausted my efforts, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, working day and night, investing immense energy and resources, all to quickly capture Ye Feng, to clear the name of my Duanmu Family, and to uphold the dignity and prestige of my Heavenly Sect.”

Buzz!

Ye Tiancheng suddenly raised his blade, pointing it at Chu Tian, and roared in a deep voice: “But this little beast, with hidden malice, ordered us to stand by, repeatedly obstructing our capture of Ye Feng, causing me, who clearly knew Ye Feng was in Mo Yun County, to repeatedly miss opportunities. My heart aches from this.”

“At such a young age, yet relying on his status, he repeatedly insults me, bullies me, wants to cut off my arms, and seize my County Governor's Seal. As a true man, I live with a clear conscience before heaven and earth. My loyalty to the Sect is witnessed by heaven and earth, clear as the sun and moon. How can I allow him to humiliate me like this?

When we confront the Elder Council in the future, I will bear all responsibility alone, and will absolutely not implicate my colleagues in the county. At that time, I ask you all to bear witness for me, that today's matter is solely the responsibility of this little beast, Chu Tian.

Regardless of the consequences, I will bear them alone.”

Ye Tiancheng’s furious roar, accompanied by the mournful sounds of the ghost god in the mist, echoed through the sky. It seemed he had truly been humiliated to the extreme, reaching a point where he could no longer tolerate it, and was willing to cleanse his grievances and uphold his dignity with his own blood.

Many high-ranking officials and generals within Mo Yun County fell silent.

In recent days, they had witnessed Ye Tiancheng’s actions; he had truly put all his effort into pursuing Ye Feng, even more diligently than the Law Enforcement Hall’s branch in Mo Yun County.

It was also the Duanmu Family who first discovered Ye Feng’s tracks and immediately reported them to the Sect headquarters.

Everyone had seen his every move.

Therefore, they also felt a deep incomprehension regarding Chu Tian's order. So, when the order came down, Ye Tiancheng asked them to continue the search, and everyone reluctantly agreed, as capturing Ye Feng would undoubtedly be a great merit.

Now Chu Tian was even accusing Ye Tiancheng of harboring Ye Feng, which they truly could not comprehend. They also empathized with Ye Tiancheng’s rage, which was on the verge of exploding.

Furthermore, Chu Tian had killed two generals and three city lords upon his arrival, and they harbored resentment and dissatisfaction, but dared not act due to fear of Chu Tian’s status.

Now, seeing Ye Tiancheng speak like this, willing to bear the responsibility alone, they immediately fell silent.

Ye Tiancheng’s background, status, strength, and the strong prestige he had accumulated in Mo Yun County indeed gave him such qualifications.

“Little Holy Son, since your Chase Team has arrived, and Ye Feng is currently hidden in Mo Yun County, should we sit down and discuss this properly…” A high-ranking official from the county slowly stood up, bowing with clasped fists.

Buzz!

“Discuss?” Ye Tiancheng sneered, his ghost-headed blade pointing distantly at Chu Tian: “What is there to discuss now? He is just a child who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, acting recklessly by relying on his power.”

Ye Tiancheng’s eyes were bloodshot. Within Mo Yun County, there were too many unspeakable secrets of the Duanmu Family, and he absolutely could not tolerate the County Governor's authority falling into other hands or being confined.

Moreover, in his view, Chu Tian's actions were an opportunity, a great opportunity to drive Chu Tian's Chase Team out of Mo Yun County.

As a high-ranking official and a direct descendant of the Duanmu Family, he naturally wouldn't be so easily manipulated by Chu Tian on his own territory.

Since Chu Tian presented an opportunity, he naturally wouldn't be polite. Seeing that many high-ranking officials in the county also supported him, Ye Tiancheng felt a slight relief.

After all, what he feared most was that everyone in the county would oppose him out of fear of Chu Tian’s status.

“little beast, I will not kill you, but Mo Yun County can no longer tolerate you. Since you have humiliated me so, I am irreconcilable with you.”

Ye Tiancheng sneered, his face ferocious and terrifying: “Immediately get out of Mo Yun County. If you want to report to the Elder Council, do as you please, but get out immediately. After I capture Ye Feng, I will confront you in the Elder Council.”

“Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Boom!

Within the County Governor's Mansion, ten thousand Black Armor Guards simultaneously drew their blades and pointed them skyward, letting out low roars. Evil Qi soared into the sky, and black winds howled, making wailing sounds, chilling and terrifying.

“Get out!” Ten thousand people roared, shaking the entire city.

“Who dares to move?”

“How dare you! Do you intend to rebel by offending the general supervisor of the Chase Team?”

Hundreds of strong cultivators from the Chase Team roared in anger, immediately appearing beside Chu Tian, their Evil Qi surging, protecting Chu Tian within their midst.

Each of them was an elite personally selected by Duanmu Lei from the Four Halls, seasoned veterans of countless battles, with formidable strength and terrifying auras. They clashed with the ten thousand Black Armor Guards, yet showed no signs of falling behind.

There was even the terrifying might of a Half-Step Emperor Venerable secretly spreading and raging.

Duanmu Lei, being thoughtful, naturally would not be in the Chase Team himself. He personally arranged for a Half-Step Emperor Venerable level supreme expert from the Duanmu Family to secretly guard Chu Tian.

It must be said that after Chu Tian gained the approval of Duanmu Saint Ancestor, the Duanmu Family completely sided with the Chu Family. To protect Chu Tian, they truly spared no effort.

The sky rumbled, the firmament rolled back, and terrifying auras collided, as if to destroy heaven and earth.

“I slandered you?”

Chu Tian’s face was unperturbed, his voice calm, saying: “As soon as I entered the County Governor's Mansion, I arranged for Duanmu Wan'er to lead the Chase Team to investigate in secret.”

“Ye Tiancheng, I originally intended to grant you some dignity, considering you are a direct descendant of a founding great clan, but you insisted on bringing humiliation upon yourself.”

“Then, you deserve to die!”

On Chu Tian’s fingertip, the Supreme Yin Yang Great Dao Art operated, and a faint black light flickered.

Boom!

Suddenly, from deep within the County Governor's Mansion, rolling demonic power erupted, accompanied by an angry and mournful roar: “Chu Tian!”

“Little Holy Son, Ye Feng is hidden within Ye Tiancheng's mansion, cultivating Demonic Technique!” Duanmu Wan'er’s urgent voice boomed across the sky.

“Form the array, Ye Feng is trying to escape.”

Ye Feng is in his mansion?

“How is this possible?” Ye Tiancheng’s pupils contracted sharply, his body trembled, and the ghost-headed blade in his hand almost fell to the ground. He suddenly looked towards the depths of the County Governor's Mansion.