280: Chapter 280: Who is in favor and who is against? (asking for monthly votes)

“Ninth Zhonglang has arrived!”

A high-pitched shout, clearly trembling and sounding as if all the air had been expelled from the lungs, exploded over the Liu family estate.

Instantly, the noisy and bustling pavilions and towers fell silent.

Guests coming and going in the mansion were greatly alarmed, unable to resist exchanging glances, their expressions filled with surprise and doubt.

Did they hear correctly?

That adult, whose prestige was currently soaring and who was now referred to as the number one person in Jinguancheng in casual street talk, had actually personally descended upon the Liu family?

Immediately, figures darted about, scrambling to catch a glimpse of the true appearance.

This Aura, that’s what you call truly lively.

At this moment, outside the Liu family courtyard, the continuously arriving exotic beast carriages outside let out long neighs and low growls, restless and uneasy; some directly lay prostrate on the ground, while others violently threw off their riders and galloped away, causing a commotion.

Outside, on the nearby lake, mist rising from the water rolled in, connecting water and sky, making them one color; within it, a terrifying giant beast seemed to lie dormant, and an unsettling Aura permeated the Void Realm.

The next second, horses neighed loudly.

Amidst the rolling mist, two contingents of Army, seemingly formed from cloud vapor, charged out like Heavenly Soldiers, overlooking the Liu family from above; behind them, the mist churned, and two great suns were faintly hidden within, shimmering with captivating golden light.

“Liu Tianming of the Liu family, leading the entire Liu family, respectfully welcomes This General’s arrival!”

Below, Liu Tianming had already quickly walked out of the main hall, a trace of uncontrollable excitement flashing in his pupils; as the head of the Liu family, his steps were nevertheless very hurried, eagerly rushing out to greet him.

Then he quickly bent his body ninety degrees and bowed with both hands!

He adopted a very low posture!

He hadn't expected this This General to personally descend.

This was the This General showing support for him.

Immediately, his heart was invigorated, and the worries about the four families and seven clans coming to cause trouble vanished without a trace.

And the surrounding people, seeing the new Liu family head, Liu Tianming, in such a state, realized their conjectures were true; some changed expression, looking somewhat displeased, while others felt a shock in their hearts, Overturning Rivers and Seas.

It was at this moment that from among the Army in the clouds, one person, carrying a “Cloud Horse,” stepped forward, spread his hands, and loudly proclaimed:

“Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General’s congratulations.”

“Liu Tianming, having considered the overall situation and set things right, has become the head of the Liu family. He is hereby granted five hundred jin of demonic beast flesh and blood, five hundred taels of gold, one Heavenly Gate Realm Divine Ability… ….”

“His son, Liu Qingshu, is hereby appointed Ninth Mountain Right Route Divine Might Captain.”

“Receive the order!”

Liu Tianming’s pupils grew even more excited upon hearing there was also an award, but when he heard his son was to become the Right Route Divine Might Captain, his pupils trembled.

As an ambitious man, he could discern the inherent meaning of this award.

Qingshu was his most valued eldest son; this seemingly generous award from the This General was actually a way to firmly bind his Liu family to the Ninth Mountain, or rather, to use his son as a hostage. However, this couldn't be said to be wrong, as the Ninth Mountain Army's status was currently rising, allowing direct contact with the This General.

This was an overt scheme!

Liu Tianming had no reason to refuse, and he had to be tearfully grateful!

Now it seemed that the This General had already planned this scene; Liu Tianming’s heart immediately tightened, feeling a slight fear of the This General’s methods.

A stream of light flew down, and Liu Tianming received it with both hands, “Thank you, This General, for the award. The entire Liu family is tearfully grateful.”

At this moment, a soft laugh came from within the rolling clouds.

“Punishment for mistakes, rewards for merit.”

As the words fell, a cloud of Qi swiftly descended, landing before the entrance of the Liu family’s main hall. The cloud of Qi condensed, revealing Chen Yuan’s figure. He flicked his sleeve, his pupils shimmering with a golden luster, imposing like a prison, and a thin golden slit between his brows seemed ready to open at any moment, giving people a heart-pounding sensation.

As Chen Yuan appeared,

“Greetings, Ninth Zhonglang!”

“Greetings, Jiu… ….”

Inside and outside the courtyard, successive cries merged into one. Guests coming and going bowed respectfully, while the Liu family servants immediately knelt on the ground.

And the people from the Four Sects and Seven Clans, who followed behind Liu Tianming, looked at the true face of this Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General, felt that vast and terrifying Aura, and their expressions changed one after another.

Some composed their expressions, lowered their gaze, and followed the shouts, bowing their hands; others had glints in their eyes, their faces shifting between dark and uncertain, but in the end, they lowered their heads and bowed reluctantly.

In the crowd, a red-nosed old man, who was watching the show, was holding a white jade wine pot. Squinting his eyes, he saw everyone around him bowing and also pretended to bow. However, his peripheral vision caught a “plain-looking” young girl next to him still gnawing on a chicken leg. He quickly reached out and pressed the girl’s head down.

“Ugh.”

The girl’s face was smeared with chicken leg sauce, her small face puffed up, and her lively eyes flashed with annoyance.

The old man with the wine-stained nose put a finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture, and gestured with his eyes towards Chen Yuan. His voice echoed in the girl’s mind.

“Old man here feels this person is a bit dangerous. Don’t get noticed, or with your delicate skin and tender flesh, you might end up as soup, tsk tsk.”

The girl’s small face turned pale, and she quickly lowered her head, muttering under her breath, “This person is so scary.”

At this moment, Chen Yuan glanced at Liu Tianming, then his gaze fell on the people from the Four Sects and Seven Clans behind the Liu family members, who were bowing their heads, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Then he turned and walked into the hall!

Liu Tianming quickly led people inside.

And the Four Families and Seven Clans, the Eight Heavenly Gates behind them, exchanged glances, their hearts tightening. They had clearly felt the Ninth Zhonglang’s gaze fall upon them just now.

They had been targeted!

Several people communicated telepathically.

“I can feel that this Ninth Zhonglang has already targeted us. It’s best to withdraw first.” Someone wanted to leave.

“If you just leave like that, you’ll probably be completely targeted. What exactly does this This General want to do, putting on this show? Is he trying to warn us, to make everyone listen to him? Does he want to be the overlord of Jinguancheng?” Someone’s face was somewhat grim, their tone dark.

“Hmph, wishful thinking. How many years have our families been operating to reach today? Isn’t he afraid of biting off more than he can chew and causing great chaos? Now that the demons are outside the pass, does he dare?”

The fat man from the Qian family turned his face, his voice filled with anger, then walked directly towards the main hall.

“Why not directly ask this Zhonglang General what he wants to do? If he can do it, then do it; if not, then disperse. You should know that those two families didn’t come!” Saying this, the person sneered again, “Besides, in Jinguancheng right now, Ninth Zhonglang isn’t the only strong person.”

There seemed to be an unstated meaning.

The other Heavenly Gates’ expressions slightly changed. The fat man from the Qian family was likely referring to those powerful individuals who were gradually revealing their traces but were elusive, coming from outside of Shu Land.

Had the Qian family made connections?

Seeing the fat man from the Qian family walk in, the other Heavenly Gates from the Four Sects and Seven Clans hesitated for a moment, then still followed him into the main hall.

At this time, in the main hall, the traces of the previous confrontation were still present, with almost all the chairs on both sides shattered.

And when the Eight Heavenly Gates entered, Chen Yuan was seated at the head, with Cloud Skyborn in a silver flying fish robe standing beside him, along with the three Heavenly Gates of the Liu family.

As soon as the eight entered, they saw Chen Yuan’s gaze fall upon them, and he spoke slowly:

“This General wants Liu Tianming to be the head of the family. It seems some of your families have objections.”

“Then This General will ask first.”

“Who agrees, who objects?”