116: Peak situation

Just as Lu Ming had predicted, by the time they arrived, the battle on the peak had already reached its end.

Many Hundred Weapons Sect Disciples who had given up resisting had their cultivation sealed by fierce-looking Government Soldiers, were bound with chains, and were continuously escorted to the rear.

Around the perimeter of the square, the members of the Demon Suppression Division stood in tight formation, their gazes extremely vigilant as they watched the escorted Hundred Weapons Sect Disciples, wary of anyone who might be unwilling and suddenly lash out.

Including Xing Zhentian, the Thousand-Household, several Thousand-Households dispatched by the Demon Suppression Division were present this time.

They each led their most elite hundred-man teams to surround the square, assisting the Government Soldiers in the arrests.

Lu Ming scanned the area, and although he did not see the Demon Suppression General dispatched by the Demon Suppression Division, he noticed the ongoing battle in the center of the square.

Only a few dozen Hundred Weapons Sect Martial Artists still futilely attempted to resist; they each held their weapons, and although they had fortunately survived the previous battle, they were all wounded, and now they were surrounded by five hundred powerful Government Soldiers who had formed a military formation.

Prince Qingyang Luo Chengxiong wore obsidian-like shining armor and held a three-foot long treasured sword glowing with a faint blue light.

His brows were full of majesty, completely devoid of the gentleness he displayed when conversing with Lu Ming earlier; instead, they revealed the dense Evil Qi only a battlefield general would possess.

Seeing this scene, Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a little confused, wondering why there was only one Dao Realm expert from their side present on the main peak of Qingfeng Mountain.

On such an important occasion, neither the Demon Suppression General dispatched by the Demon Suppression Division nor the Martial Guard Zhonglang General who commanded the Government Soldiers were present.

However, Lu Ming soon realized what the problem was.

Less than a quarter of an hour after everyone ascended to the peak, a deafening roar suddenly came from the swirling clouds in the sky.

The sound, like a thunderous rumble, spread out, and Lu Ming subconsciously looked up.

He saw a figure rapidly falling, crashing heavily onto the stone slab ground of the square.

Amidst the stirring dust, Lu Ming felt the ground beneath his feet shake violently several times.

Facing this sudden change, the others seemed unsurprised, and soon two white streams of light pierced the sky and landed steadily on the ground.

They were a rough-looking Bearded Strongman and a handsome, elegant man who resembled a scholar.

“Hahaha, Zhao Jiuzhou, you still won't confess and submit to the law?

Do you really expect an old man to turn the tide?” The Bearded Strongman's voice was like thunder as he laughed, and in his hand, he was actually holding the head of an old man with white hair and beard.

Looking at the ground where the crater had been made, what had fallen was a headless corpse wearing a dark robe.

Perhaps because its Qi had been severed and all life was gone, the corpse's aura quickly dissipated, and gray streaks appeared on its skin at a visible rate.

“Grand... Grand Elder!” Those Hundred Weapons Sect Martial Artists who were still making their final stand, upon seeing the head held by the Bearded Strongman, all had their eyes burning with fury.

However, amidst the flames of anger in their pupils, a hint of terror was subtly revealed.

As one of the four great Schools, the Hundred Weapons Sect naturally had Dao Realm Martial Artists guarding it.

In addition to Zhao Jiuzhou, who served as the Sect Leader, there was also a Grand Elder with even more profound cultivation.

Now, at a time of life and death for the Hundred Weapons Sect, the Grand Elder had also emerged from his seclusion and joined the battle.

But who would have thought that the Grand Elder would be jointly killed by the two of them?

Now, these people had to face the coercion of three Dao Realm experts; this was an almost unsolvable situation.

Thinking of this, as the last shred of hope was forcibly extinguished, a hint of despair appeared in the eyes of the Hundred Weapons Sect members, who were surrounded by heavy troops...

At the same time, Lu Ming followed Luo Hongzhuang into the square, coincidentally passing through the area where Xing Zhentian was located.

He immediately saw Lu Ming approaching and was stunned.

After he reacted, he quickly walked over.

This was not a place where one could enter and exit at will.

Even if the other party had broken through to the Limit Realm at a young age, he was still somewhat lacking.

Leaving his post without authorization to come to the main peak of Qingfeng Mountain, even if he wasn't held accountable now, he would be held accountable later.

“How did you get to the peak, and why did those Government Soldiers allow you to approach?” Xing Zhentian came closer, lowering his voice as he inquired.

Although he was a Thousand-Household, in this current situation, there were quite a few people whose status could rival his, not to mention the three Dao Realm experts present, so no mistakes could be made.

Lu Ming did not answer; he coughed lightly, as if to remind the other party.

Xing Zhentian was somewhat annoyed; he didn't know what kind of trouble the other party was causing.

Just as he was about to say a few words, he suddenly noticed the stunningly beautiful woman beside Lu Ming, and the words caught in his throat.

As a Thousand-Household, although he had never seen the noble daughter of the Qingyang Royal Mansion, he could vaguely sense some things from the respectful attitudes of others towards her.

“Your subordinate Xing Zhentian greets the Princess.” Xing Zhentian cupped his hands and spoke respectfully.

“Hmm, Lu Ming was brought up by me.

I remember my father ordered him to be temporarily assigned to the Royal Mansion's personal guards.

This shouldn't be a big mistake, right?” Luo Hongzhuang said with a smile.

“Cough, cough, of course.

This subordinate overstepped.” Xing Zhentian shrank his head.

Although he was naturally bold and unafraid of authority, that also depended on the person.

Everyone knew that Prince Qingyang doted on his only daughter very much, and offending her was much more serious than offending Prince Qingyang himself.

Before leaving, Xing Zhentian couldn't help but glance at Lu Ming again, his surprised look clearly saying, 'When did you get involved with the Princess, and from the looks of your relationship, it seems quite unusual.'

This couldn't help but make Xing Zhentian show a strange expression.

Lu Ming's expression was calm; he naturally couldn't explain, and his gaze turned towards the center of the square.

Compared to other matters, he was more concerned about the situation there.

“Is that the Hundred Weapons Sect Leader?” Lu Ming's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the middle-aged man in white clothes with gold patterns standing among the many Hundred Weapons Sect Martial Artists.

His appearance was not outstanding; although he looked to be only about forty years old, his neat hair was mixed with many silver strands, and there were several deep wrinkles on his forehead.

Especially in his deep eyes, Lu Ming saw a hint of twilight.

From the moment Lu Manor was attacked by demons, one event led to another.

If he hadn't broken the deadlock back then, today's events would not have happened.

Once Zhao Bufan was killed by the wolf demon, coupled with the cover provided by Bo City Lord Liu Chuan, it was likely that the attack in Gu Xiang Village would have happened earlier when the Princess's convoy entered the city.

At that time, the unprepared Princess's convoy would have been in an extremely dangerous situation.