Chapter 165: Capital Turmoil

"Zhang Huayu, if you don't come out, I will destroy this capital!" Dongfang Wuji's words were like rolling thunder; everyone in the capital could hear them clearly.

Then Dongfang Wuji casually swung a palm, "Boom!" An area of several tens of li radius was blasted into ruins; the innocent commoners living there all perished. In Dongfang Wuji's eyes, they were not even worth a blade of grass. "Hahaha! Ahahaha! Ahahaha!" Dongfang Wuji laughed without restraint.

He is the grim reaper! Another palm, another place destroyed! The earth trembled, cracks spreading like an endless spiderweb, devouring everything on the ground.

Another palm, another place destroyed! This was right beside the imperial palace; the golden top of the palace was affected, directly flipped open.

Emperor Zhou Wenhuang hid under the covers, clutching Consort Xiao, trembling. Under such power, even a million troops were useless; he could only pray that someone could subdue this demon.

The capital was in turmoil, yet only Eunuch Zhang remained unmoved.

Although the capital is large, its central area is only a few hundred li across; at this rate, Dongfang Wuji could destroy the entire capital in no more than ten moves.

Eunuch Zhang shook his head; he would eventually act. He did not act out of pity for the innocent commoners, nor love for the prosperous capital, nor for the thousand‑year‑old Great Zhou Dynasty—he acted for himself!

Dongfang Wuji had clearly detected him, yet he did not actively seek him out; instead he blasted everywhere, merely to force him to reveal himself.

Since they were already forcing each other's hand, if he still didn't show up, wouldn't the world laugh at him? Better to tear off the hypocritical mask and get down to business in earnest!

"Zhang Huayu has arrived!" The Eunuch Zhang, who had just been hunched over, suddenly erupted with astonishing power!

Is this still that aged Eunuch Zhang?

At this moment, Eunuch Zhang's limbs were strong, his shoulders broad and round, his chest high and firm, as solid as steel pillars. His stern, handsome face was that of his youth, unusually grim and tense, his whole body exuding a cold chill.

He was like a stone tower about to rise from the earth, destined to suppress the world!

The python robe he wore was shattered by his shock, and then he rose from the ground!

One kick shattered the entire room!

Just two flips of his body, and he soared into the clouds.

"Hahaha! You finally came!" Dongfang Wuji laughed loudly to the heavens.

Dongfang Wuji's frame was stern, his appearance dignified, his stature towering, his skin dark black, his features distinct and deep, a pair of endless dark icy eyes wild and unbridled, alluringly sinister! This was the demon god!

The Eastern Giant Demon of three hundred years ago, the Eastern Giant Demon of three hundred years later!

Eunuch Zhang stood opposite Dongfang Wuji, the two hovering in midair like two deities descending to the realm. He smiled and said to Dongfang Wuji, "This is not the place for a great battle; come with me!"

Having spoken, Eunuch Zhang's silhouette shot toward the horizon like a laser! His speed was almost too fast for the naked eye to discern.

Those on the ground gazed at that silhouette, as if watching a neon streak tearing across the sky!

"Hahaha! Hahaha!" After Dongfang Wuji's manic laughter, rolling tore through the heavens! The pitch‑black demonic shadow was no less than the previous neon, it painted the sky; wherever it passed, it swiftly cast a huge shade upon the ground.

"Is that a Seventh Heaven expert?" Zhou Ke muttered while gazing at the tumultuous sky, "A Seventh Heaven expert can destroy heaven and earth! Flattening the capital is merely a blink of an eye for them."

Chen Yi He followed Yan Shan Hai's advice, leading troops to a concealed forest in the northern suburbs of the capital. This forest was vast enough to shelter tens of thousands, situated in a low‑lying area surrounded by vast hills for cover; without close inspection, it would not easily be found.

"Is that Zhang Huayu? He finally took action!" Yan Shan Hai looked up at the neon in the sky and told everyone.

Chen Yi He also saw that fleeting neon and the dark light that followed; for some reason, fear did not rise in his heart—rather, he felt full of envy.

He even surpassed envy, feeling naked jealousy.

Who wouldn't want to soar between heaven and earth!?

Who wouldn't want to possess speed surpassing all?

Who wouldn't want to wield the power that pierces heaven and earth?

"I truly wish they would fight to mutual destruction!" Duan Sheng sighed, his gaze fading as the two lights in the sky disappeared.

"Hahaha. When the snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits—what a great opportunity! We must speed up. Now the capital is in utter chaos; we must strike while it's still disordered inside!" Yan Shan Hai said.

"Exactly!" Hong Liang agreed.

"This is exactly our opportunity!" Hu Bao's face was full of hope; all his expectations for the future were written on his visage.

"Master Le Bei, how are your Shaolin brethren?" Yan Shan Hai asked Master Le Bei.

"Here they are!" Master Le Bei pointed south; within the span of three finger snaps, a group of shining, gleaming heads appeared before everyone.

Thousands of troops came to meet, dressed in plain clothes, each with a long staff; the monks on horseback were surprisingly suave!

Ten thousand Shaolin monks, crossing mountains and ridges, came to the wilderness outside the capital, vowing to seek justice for Master Ku Bei!

Immediately after, an even larger crowd of troops appeared.

It was four times the number of Shaolin monks, covering the sky and earth, overwhelming everything before them. The thunderous hooves seemed about to shake this small hill to collapse.

Each held a long sword, full of vigor, as if they intended to trample the whole world underfoot.

Linghu Leng, head of the Huashan sect of the Five Peaks Sword School, and Nun Shang Rong, head of the Hengshan sect, rode up to the crowd.

Chen Yi He might not know, but Yan Shan Hai was clear: the Taishan sect had not changed its leader, nor had the Hengshan sect, yet both sent representatives.

"Sect Leader Yan, long time no see!" Linghu Leng said, though his words addressed the sect leader, his gesture was toward everyone.

"No more Sect Leader Yan, quickly meet the Chief Alliance Leader!" Yan Shan Hai hurriedly introduced Chen Yi He to Linghu Leng.

Chen Yi He felt embarrassed and hastily bowed.

Linghu Leng was a carefree person, yet he did not forget to praise Chen Yi He: "Young and accomplished, a youthful talent, Chief Alliance Leader—if our Five Peaks Sword Sect ever makes a mistake, please be tolerant, please be tolerant!"

Nun Shang Rong also smiled at Chen Yi He; simple and direct was her style.

Chen Yi He didn't know how to respond, but his heart was resolute.

Probably because Dongfang Xing had already been transferred to the Shaolin Temple.

Probably because when Dongfang Xing parted from him, she said, "When you return, we will marry."