Chapter 278: The Chaos Begins

Time passed quickly.

The atmosphere throughout Linhai City suddenly became heavy.

The patrolling guards on the streets also became more numerous.

In the upper echelons, many people were restless.

As for those in the lower echelons, they were oblivious, only hoping that their peaceful lives would not be shattered.

At this moment, inside the villa, Yang Kai, who had originally held his head high, now lowered his noble head.

A look of respect also appeared on the face of Commander Wen.

He looked toward the burly man in the high seat and lowered his noble head.

"Grand Marshal, Huang Zhongqian has already arrived and is currently at Huang Hun's estate."

Commander Wen had not expected that this time, when the Grand Marshal came, he would also bring two Royal-level Bloodkin.

Generally speaking, when the Grand Marshal traveled, there would be one Royal-level Bloodkin following to protect the Grand Marshal's safety.

At this moment, with two appearing together, the implication was thought-provoking.

"Mm." Zhang Yuanmou opened his eyes; his gaze was very bright and spirited.

He was the true controller of the Eighteen Provinces.

He was also the warlord with the greatest power in the world today.

There were even rumors among the people that before long, Zhang Yuanmou would be able to defeat the other warlords and unify the world.

"Grand Marshal, regarding the cooperation with Huang Zhongqian, all the terms are negotiable.

However, there is a disagreement on two of them.

One is that Huang Zhongqian wants to take Huang Hun away; the other is that after the cooperation, they will not allow any of our officers into their army."

Commander Wen spoke; these were the two points of greatest contention.

Yang Kai recalled Huang Zhongqian's attitude that day and added fuel to the fire, saying, "This Huang Zhongqian certainly has plenty of ambition."

Zhang Yuanmou narrowed his eyes: "Ambition is a good thing, but having only ambition without strength is a great taboo.

This time... I came to Linhai City not to cooperate with Huang Zhongqian, but to... completely seize Huang Zhongqian's navy."

Zhang Yuanmou's voice was loud, resonant, and emphatic.

Those present, upon hearing Zhang Yuanmou's words, felt their spirits shaken.

The Grand Marshal actually wanted to swallow up Huang Zhongqian's navy?

The navy controlled by Huang Zhongqian possessed formidable strength.

It would not be so easy to chew through.

Moreover, Huang Zhongqian himself possessed the strength of a Commander-level Bloodkin.

Taking him down would certainly consume a great deal of strength.

The other two warlords were waiting on the sidelines and would not watch idly as Zhang Yuanmou succeeded.

"If I had sufficient time, I would also like to take it slow with Huang Zhongqian and gradually swallow his navy.

Unfortunately, I do not have much time left.

Therefore, I can only take it by force.

Besides... Huang Zhongqian's navy is not a monolith.

If he dies, his navy will fall entirely into my pocket."

A fierce glint appeared in Zhang Yuanmou's eyes.

He was very ambitious.

Three years from now, the situation would change drastically, and the Outsiders would establish a stronghold in this world.

If he could unify the world within three years, he would have greater bargaining power when speaking with those Outsiders, and he would also be able to secure greater benefits.

Therefore, his methods had become tougher and more violent.

Although there might be many hidden dangers, he could not wait.

The room was filled with his confidants, so he naturally did not avoid these words.

"The location for the negotiation with Huang Zhongqian shall be set at Huang Hun's estate.

Tomorrow, Commander Wen, you are responsible for taking men to kill Huang Hun."

"Understood." A look of joy flashed across Commander Wen's face, but thinking of something, he continued, "Beside Huang Hun, there seems to be a Genetic Warrior comparable to a Commander-level Bloodkin."

"Oh? You told me about this; a Commander-level Genetic Warrior—if it were normal times, I would have the heart to recruit them.

This time, however, kill them to prevent any accidents.

Just let Commander An and Commander Gold go with you; do not let Huang Hun escape," Zhang Yuanmou said indifferently.

He had no good intentions at all for this cooperation.

He had already used a Royal-level Bloodkin to bewitch and bribe several of Huang Zhongqian's subordinates.

As soon as Huang Zhongqian died, most of his navy's power would fall into his hands.

"Understood." Beside him, Commander Wen's face showed a look of joy.

With three Commanders present, a mere Xu Ling was not worth mentioning.

He could also use this opportunity to avenge his nephew, Wen Kao.

"Handle this matter quickly.

There is a civil uprising in Donglan City now, and it is waiting for me to preside over the overall situation," Zhang Yuanmou said, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

In order to raise the Blood Guard, Zhang Yuanmou had naturally done many inhumane things.

For instance, capturing young children to make them into Blood Slaves to provide blood for the Blood Guard to drink.

As a result, this matter suddenly erupted in Donglan City and was exposed.

Zhang Yuanmou knew it was his opponent's conspiracy.

However, he still needed to go back to quell the public opinion.

In this world, strength is respected.

But as for the hearts of the people, why not retain as much as one can?

……

Huang Hun's manor was in a remote location, yet it was extremely lively at this moment.

At this time, Huang Hun was playing chess with Ji Hongyang.

Huang Hun looked toward the southwest: "The negotiations must have started by now."

In the southwest direction, Grand Marshal Zhang had likely already arrived.

Ji Hongyang smiled: "Congratulations, Your Highness. Once these negotiations conclude, Your Highness will finally be able to regain your freedom."

One of the terms in Huang Zhongqian's negotiation was to take Huang Hun away.

"I hope so." For some reason, Huang Hun still felt a sense of unease in his heart.

He gripped the sword Xu Ling had given him, and only then did his heart calm down a little.

"Lord Ji, I must also thank you for recommending Xu Ling to me.

Mr. Xu Ling's strength is truly very formidable," Huang Hun said.

According to his uncle, Xu Ling was a Royal-level Bloodkin.

With Xu Ling present, the manor should be safe.

Unless Zhang Yuanmou tore off his mask, brought two Royal-level Bloodkin along, and attacked directly at the negotiating table.

The probability of such a thing happening was not high.

If Zhang Yuanmou wanted to completely swallow up Huang Zhongqian, it would also require consuming a great deal of power and wasting a lot of time.

A mutually destructive outcome would not be very good for Zhang Yuanmou either.

"I also didn't expect that Mr. Xu Ling was actually not a member of the Blood Clan, but a Genetic Warrior," Ji Hongyang sighed. "Meeting Mr. Xu Ling back then was also extremely coincidental."

Who could have imagined that one would fish a person out of the seabed?

And the person fished out was still alive.

"Mr. Xu Ling, who had just awakened at the time, was quite interesting.

He even asked me how the Holy Dynasty was doing back then," Ji Hongyang sighed.

He naturally felt that Lin Chao at that time was just delirious and rambling.

"Mr. Xu Ling even asked how the Holy Dynasty was doing? I didn't expect there to be such a story," Huang Hun sighed quite a bit.

However, it was generally accepted that Xu Ling was a Genetic Warrior.

Of course, up until now, they had never seen Xu Ling make a move.

If they saw Xu Ling make a move, they could confirm his identity as a Genetic Warrior.

"Lord Ji, it is your turn to place a piece. You must be careful; do not place the next piece randomly, otherwise... the whole game will be lost," Huang Hun said with a smile on his face.

While playing chess, he would occasionally glance toward the southwest.

"Your Highness's chess skills are superb; I am inferior," Ji Hongyang said, a smile on his face.

He was indeed at a disadvantage, having been suppressed the entire time.

"Your Highness, please look, this move of mine..."

Boom!

Suddenly, a roaring sound erupted from the southwest of the manor.

The earth seemed to tremble.

The chessboard on the table was overturned at this moment.

Huang Hun's expression changed drastically: "Not good, Uncle!"

Something went wrong with the negotiations!

How could this be!

How could Zhang Yuanmou make a move!

Huang Hun was bewildered!

At this moment, a massive sword radiance lit up above the southwest direction.

"Zhang Yuanmou, you scoundrel, how dare you!"

Huang Zhongqian used the Martial Emperor Seven-Section Sword, and with a single strike, three Commander-level Vampires fell on the spot.

He looked at the member of the Blood Clan in front of him who was using Camouflage to pose as Zhang Yuanmou, killing intent flashing in his eyes.

He had not expected that Zhang Yuanmou had never intended to cooperate or negotiate at all.

Coming here this time was purely to kill him.

Looking at the two Royal-level Bloodkin before him, a look of deep wariness flashed in Huang Zhongqian's eyes.

(End of chapter)