Chapter 689: The Sima Family's Annihilation

Wangdu, Zhang family.

Zhang Chongde's expression was grim; all his sons were dead, and he could not take revenge.

Qi Ruohua was still watching from above, ready to strike at them at any moment; many minor families had been cleared, leaving only families like theirs.

Those who refuse to bow end up in a miserable fate. Does the Zhang family bow? It's not that I submit to you, but that I completely sell the Zhang family's lives to Qi Ruohua; then the Zhang family will share both honor and ruin with Qi Ruohua.

"Family Head, our Zhang family cannot be dragged further; either we become Qi Ruohua's lapdogs, or we are wiped out by other families."

"The grudges of the Cave Heaven and Cave Nation have not been avenged; those bastards of the Sima family actually... defected to Qi Ruohua, becoming blades in their hands. If we hesitate, we will..."

"Family Head, Qi Ruohua definitely wants to annihilate the Sima family; the Sima family's existence prevents Qi Ruohua from being at ease. She has long wanted to wipe out the Sima family, and we are the best choice."

"If we can help Qi Ruohua annihilate the Sima family, she will definitely give the Zhang family a prominent role again."

Zhang Chongde looked at the Elders below and spoke; most of them believed that defecting to Qi Ruohua, openly opposing the Sima family, would provide an opportunity to wipe out the Sima family, earn merit through sin, and thus secure Qi Ruohua's favor.

The Great Qi Dynasty is essentially under Qi Ruohua's control; it cannot be changed, and the opening of the Qihuang Bao Ku cannot be altered either.

Because that person has arrived; this journey may very well annihilate the ancestral souls of the Qi family, never allowing them to revive again.

"Do any of you have other opinions?"

Zhang Chongde was indecisive and asked the others.

The other Elders shook their heads one after another; one Elder stood up and said, "Family Head, the revival of Qihuang's soul is unreliable; those Qihuang are not as good as Qi Ruohua."

"Indeed, Family Head, the Qihuang Bao Ku does contain the soul of the first‑generation Qihuang as well as other Qihuang souls; they might revive, but the chance is slim, and even if they succeed, they remain very weak."

"Do you think they can deal with Qi Ruohua?"

"Family Head, Qi Ruohua is not hard to handle; what about the one from Longshe Shan?"

"According to our information, he has also arrived and entered inside."

Zhang Chongde fell silent.

The Zhang family, surrounded on all sides, faced the Sima family's hungry gaze, and the Black Dragon Guard also kept its eyes on them.

As soon as an opportunity is found, they will act immediately.

The Wang family, Bai family, and Song family—all three have been annihilated; the Sima family's hand is ruthless, sparing no lingering remnants.

From now on, it is the Zhang family; the Zhang family's future rests on his single thought.

Opposing Qi Ruohua leads only to death.

The other families are untrustworthy; they have likely defected to Qi Ruohua.

"The Sima family should die, and Sima Da should also die."

"The Zhang family cannot be annihilated like this; it cannot be destroyed by my hand."

"Very well, since the Elders have unanimously decided to defect to Qi Ruohua, I, the Family Head, grant permission. Elder, send someone to make contact."

The Zhang family's Grand Elder stood up: "Yes, Family Head."

Inside the Wanggong.

Qi Ruohua received the message, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Not bad, the Zhang people are clever; Zhang Chongde is very smart and knows how to choose."

"Cang Long, Deputy Hall Master."

Cang Long's figure stepped forward, bowing, and said, "Your Majesty, I am here."

"Coordinate with the Zhang family to annihilate the Sima family."

"We've been arranging this for so long; it's time to wrap up."

"The Sima family is full of rebellion; their value is gone, and it's time for their annihilation."

Cang Long, Deputy Hall Master, replied, "As you command, Your Majesty."

"Kill without mercy," Qi Ruohua said coldly.

The voice reached Cang Long's ears; he nodded and went out to begin the arrangements.

Night fell.

Within Wangdu, the Sima family and the Zhang family clashed.

The Black Dragon Guard was also involved, the battle between the two families.

This is Qi Ruohua's purpose—to weaken each other's power; the two families are overly strong, and the Sima family, after days of battle, has continuously wiped out the families of Wangdu, doing a great deal for Qi Ruohua.

Openly or covertly, everything is handed over to the Sima family.

The Sima family did not disappoint her; they performed perfectly.

This time, the Zhang family is annihilated, and the Sima family should also pay the price.

The Sima family's end has arrived.

Qi Ruohua never trusted the Sima family; she has long wanted to annihilate them, but they were merely useful.

"Zhang Chongde, surrender; the Zhang family's future rests on your single thought."

"Is it death or life, how will you choose?"

Sima Da stared at Zhang Chongde; to survive, Sima Da must do this.

He, to stay alive, would betray himself and do anything for Qi Ruohua.

Whether the Sima family can survive depends on his choice.

"Sima Da, your end is near, yet you do not know—pathetic and laughable."

"Zhang family's youths, kill them for me."

"Yes, Family Head."

The Zhang people began the slaughter.

The Sima family did the same; the two families began fighting.

This family battle lasted for several hours.

This night is a bloody night.

Zhang Chongde looked at the corpses around him; of the Zhang family, few remained.

Likewise, of the Sima family, few remained.

The Black Dragon Guard entered, and Sima Da, seeing the scene, laughed heartily: "Hahaha, Zhang Chongde, your death is at hand."

Zhang Chongde stood up, drenched in fresh blood.

"Sima Da, the one who should die is you, not me."

"Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon, the rest is yours."

Zhang Chongde bowed to the Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon; they had accomplished this mission.

Having exhausted all the Sima family's power, the Sima family had few people left.

The Zhang family was the same; Zhang Chongde knew this was the only way for the Zhang family to survive.

He had no choice.

"Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon, what will you do?"

"Damn, you actually…"

Sima Da stared at the weapon on his chest, incredulously gazing at the Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon.

Black Dragon Guards sprang into action, attacking the Sima family members.

The surviving Sima family members were slaughtered one after another.

Screams of agony echoed inside and outside the Zhang household.

The living members of the Zhang family watched the scene with desolation.

Zhang Chongde coughed up blood, stared at Sima Da, and laughed loudly: "Hahaha, Sima Da, don't you know? Your Sima family is too dangerous; Your Majesty does not trust you."

"My Zhang family is Your Majesty's Zhang family."

"Sima Da, take your Sima family members and set out."

Sima Da's pupils dilated, ready to resist.

The Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon crushed his skull outright, giving him no chance to act.

From then on, Sima Da was dead.

The Sima family also fell into extinction.

Zhang Chongde sat on the ground, moaning in pain.

"Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon, in this operation, Sima Da's son Sima Song did not come; I suspect he fled."

"Cough cough cough."

The Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon frowned at the words: "Sima Song fled?"

Turning back, a Black Dragon Guard rushed over in panic, whispered a few words, and the Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon's expression changed.

"Pursue."

The Black Dragon Guard vanished swiftly, chasing the target.