Chapter 791: Chapter 781: Instant Execution

“Lord, this is such a great opportunity, why don’t we just swallow these people whole? If we swallow them all at once, it will definitely deal a heavy blow to the Flying Tiger Hall, equivalent to the loss of a quarter of their elite!” Watching the Vein Forging Realm martial artists among the Black Tiger Guards retreating in disarray, Deputy Altar Master Hong Jiyin approached Ye Zhen silently, his face full of killing intent!

Ye Zhen glanced coldly at Hong Jiyin, “Swallow them whole? I would like to, but who will block the full force counterattack of the Flying Tiger Hall that follows, you? Not to mention the Longevity Sect and Heavenly Net Sect that are eyeing us like tigers!”

Hong Jiyin was stunned, then looked at Ye Zhen with an admiring expression, clasping his hands and saying, “I am foolish, the Lord is indeed wise!”

However, facing Hong Jiyin’s compliment, Ye Zhen expressionlessly said, “Deputy Altar Master Hong, your flattery is quite adeptly indirect!”

Feeling smug that his little trick had succeeded, Hong Jiyin was again taken aback, truly dumbfounded, as he didn’t expect Ye Zhen to see through it so blatantly point it out.

“Deputy Altar Master Hong, I do not like such games! Under my command, work well, and you will have endless benefits to enjoy!” Ye Zhen said.

Hong Jiyin straightened his expression, “Understood!”

After all, the question Hong Jiyin asked was too foolish; anyone could guess the real reason why Ye Zhen did not strike mercilessly.

Also, if it really came to a major battle, it’s still uncertain who would win and who would lose!

Certainly, Ye Zhen could completely secure the group of Black Tiger Guards in front of him, but once Flying Tiger Hall’s reinforcements hidden behind arrived, the outcome would be uncertain.

Ye Zhen’s divine sense attached to the earth spiritual power detected several scouts wearing white tiger uniforms from the Flying Tiger Hall over more than twenty miles, likely members of the White Tiger Guard, observing the situation here.

Since scouts from the White Tiger Guard appeared here, the main forces of the Flying Tiger Hall’s White Tiger Guard were likely not far away.

If a battle truly commenced, the White Tiger Guard might ambush from behind, bringing over thirty Vein Forging Realm martial artists and nearly two hundred Soul Sea Realm martial artists, and the result would be hard to say.

“Subordinate Kong Yu, Martial Guard Commander of the Red Fire Subdivision, pays respect to Lord Ye!”

Seeing the forces of the Black Tiger Guards retreat, the martial artists guarding this Spirit Crystal Vein Defense Zone joyfully rushed out, nearly worshipping Ye Zhen with grand ceremony.

When surrounded by the Black Tiger Guards, reinforcements were long-awaited but never came; they were almost in despair. Unexpectedly, the new Lord dispathed the Black Tiger Guards with ease, how could they not be surprised?

“You’ve worked hard these days!” Ye Zhen waved his hand grandly, distributing hundreds of thousands of mid-grade spirit crystals on the spot, for that reward, it is not fear of scarcity but of inequality.

These people have all been risking their lives these days, so the reward was indispensable, even though Ye Zhen was digging into his own pockets.

After some arrangements, Ye Zhen led a large number of troops back to the Red Fire Subdivision.

Just as Ye Zhen was about to return to the Red Fire Subdivision, the forces of Flying Tiger Hall’s Black Tiger Guards and White Tiger Guard successively returned to the main hall of the Flying Tiger Hall.

In the main hall, Flying Tiger Hall Master Heu Zixiong was rebuking Jiang Biao, Commander of the Black Tiger Guards, with a dark face!

“Look at you, look at what you’ve done! The face of our Flying Tiger Hall, you’ve completely lost it all! Vein Forging Realm experts, each and every one of them Vein Forging Realm experts, came back looking like beggars!

And they weren’t stained with blood, damn it, but with piss and shit, if you’re going to disgrace us, don’t do it this way!”

The previously arrogant Jiang Biao now resembled a beaten turtle grandson, not daring to retort a single word, standing there quietly letting Heu Zixiong spew his saliva.

After about half a quarter-hour of scolding, Heu Zixiong’s voice finally eased, and he glanced at the big man in a white tiger robe with gold trim beside him.

“Commander Lio, tell me, what’s going on? I arranged for both of you to make a grand move, and you both just turn around and come back like this?”

This big man in the white tiger robe with gold trim was named Lio Jiang, Commander of the White Tiger Guard of the Flying Tiger Hall.

“Reporting to the Hall Master, honestly, you can’t blame Commander Jiang for this, if it were me, the result would have been about the same!” Lio Jiang said.

Hearing Lio Jiang speaking on his behalf, Jiang Biao threw him a look of brotherhood.

“The main problem is that new Lord of the Red Fire Subdivision is too powerful, he himself can unleash divine soul attacks on par with Innate Soul Light, making us afraid to act rashly, and his demon servant totally suppressed all our mounts!

A tiger roar spread for a hundred miles, not only crippling the Black Nightmare Shadow Tiger under Commander Jiang, but even my Glazed White Flame Tiger far away a hundred miles was affected by that roar.

Each was trembling in the void, if it were closer, I reckon the outcome would have been similar to the Black Nightmare Shadow Tiger.”

“That Spirit Beast’s roar directly crippled half of our combat power, and if we forcefully attacked, my estimation is that it would cost over seventy percent of our forces! Subordinate and Commander Jiang discussed and thus chose not to engage but to retreat entirely!” Lio Jiang said.

It wasn’t until this moment that Jiang Biao dared to speak, “Indeed, that’s how it was!”

“Is that tiger-like spirit beast really so formidable?” Flying Tiger Hall Master Heu Zixiong asked, full of doubt.

“How could the subordinate dare deceive the Hall Master? Besides, under normal circumstances, who could make a bunch of Vein Forging Realm experts retreat in piss and shit?” Lio Jiang replied with a bitter smile.

“Hall Master, that demon servant resembles a lower-grade Earth-level Cloud Winged Tiger very much, but its body has many more black stripes, with a domineering King written in black on its forehead,”

Jiang Biao added, and Heu Zixiong’s eyes suddenly lit up, “Flying Tiger, a king-pattern, and very domineering?”

“That’s right, just a bit small in size, but no one dares to underestimate it!” Jiangg Biao said.

“This is indeed very suitable for the Flying Tiger Hall’s namesake!” Heu Zixiong stroked his chin and began to ponder.

Seeing this, Lio Jiang joined in, “Hall Master, this unique Flying Tiger King is indeed suitable for you. Should we request assistance from those few Tributors?”

“Plotting against a Spirit Tier Flying Tiger King, it’s not that easy. Let me take a look first before we proceed!

Give orders to fully monitor the movements of the Red Fire Subdivision. Since this guy is so strong and a fight would cause huge losses, let’s wait a bit longer. Wait until those families fight to a stalemate with them, then we’ll make our move!

Additionally, immediately contact the Stars Tower and purchase any intelligence related to this Lord Ye at a high price.”

“Lio Jiang, pass the order to your subordinates, spread as many rumors as possible, and incite those small sects to unite against the Red Fire Subdivision. Once the defense map and strength of the Red Fire Subdivision are weakened by thirty percent, send it to the various forces in the city.” Heu Zixiong ordered.

“Hall Master, should we send information to the Longevity Sect and the Heavenly Net Sect?” Lio Jiang asked.

“Send it, of course! If we don’t send it to them, who will deplete the Red Fire Subdivision’s strength? If we consume too much taking over the Red Fire Subdivision’s territory, even if we conquer it, we might not be able to hold it!” Heu Zixiong said with a sinister smile.

“Hall Master is wise!”

Jiangg Biao and Lio Jiang bowed simultaneously.

….

While discussions were ongoing inside the Flying Tiger Hall, Ye Zhen, who had returned to the Red Fire Subdivision, issued his first order as Lord, commanding the three commanders of the major defense zones of the Red Fire Subdivision to return for a meeting!

The commanders of the Red Fire Subdivision were surely communicating with each other. Ye Zhen’s awe-inspiring actions in the Spirit Crystal Vein Defense Zone had already spread throughout the Red Fire Subdivision, and the prestige of this newly appointed Lord Ye was rising sharply.

Naturally, not long after Ye Zhen’s orders were given, the commanders of the three major defense zones rushed back to the Red Fire Subdivision.

Upon their arrival, Ye Zhen did not immediately commence the meeting but instead allowed them to gather and interact for a while.

At this moment, inside the Red Fire Subdivision, Ye Zhen sat grandiosely at the main seat, with the Vice Hall Master, commanders, deputy commanders, accountants, and other leaders of the Red Fire Subdivision seated on either side.

In the center of everyone, Luo Shanhan, the former rebellious Lord, was tightly bound, thrown on the ground like a dog, unable to move.

After a hundred breaths, Ye Zhen lightly cleared his throat and began the first meeting!

“Gentlemen, you can’t leave your defense zones for too long, so I will try to be brief with three matters!” Ye Zhen said.

“The first matter is my appointment as the new Lord. From now on, I will have the final say over all movements up and down the Red Fire Subdivision. Any situation must be reported to me immediately, and anyone who dares to delay, humph!” Ye Zhen’s gaze fixed on Luo Shanhan in the center of the hall, the implication clear without words.

“The second matter concerns the rewards bestowed by the Sect Hierarch to everyone. Take them back and distribute them to your brothers who have fought hard these days! However, let me say this upfront, listen carefully!”

Everyone present simultaneously adopted a listening posture!

“These rewards are hard-earned by your subordinates risking their lives over these days. Anyone who dares to embezzle even a little will not escape my merciless hand!”

“We would not dare!” Everyone responded promptly with respect.

Seeing everyone’s respectful demeanor, Ye Zhen’s gaze fell once more on Luo Shanhan in the center of the hall, “The third matter is the treatment of the former Lord Luo Shanhan who defied orders!” Ye Zhen signaled Yua Qianlou to unseal Luo Shanhan’s mouth, granting him the ability to speak.

“Luo Shanhan, you personally witnessed the entire result of handling the Black Tiger Guard’s surprise attack today. Do you admit your guilt?” Ye Zhen asked sternly.

By now, Luo Shanhan knew this was not the time to be stubborn. Moreover, Ye Zhen’s handling was indeed impressive, earning him admiration. So as soon as he heard Ye Zhen’s question, he immediately softened.

“I acknowledge my mistakes. I indeed acted recklessly before, and I ask for the Lord’s forgiveness, I ask for the Lord’s….”

Not waiting for Luo Shanhan to finish speaking, Ye Zhen’s eyes already fell on the Punishment Hall Law Enforcement officers standing in the hall wearing blood-colored cloaks, “Both of you, in the Divine Sect, according to the sect’s rules, how should someone who defies orders in the heat of battle be dealt with?”

“Immediate execution!”

The cold and terse reply instantly lowered the temperature in the hall by a few degrees.

“Then follow the sect’s rules!”

Ye Zhen’s words drained the blood from Luo Shanhan’s face in an instant. Ye Zhen had not killed him on the spot, leading Luo Shanhan to believe he could survive, but he did not expect Ye Zhen to kill him now.

“Lord Ye, spare me! Spare me, in this time of need, I can redeem myself through merit, I ask the Lord….” Luo Shanhan frantically begged for mercy.

The two Punishment Hall Law Enforcement officers hesitated for a moment, seeing Ye Zhen showed no sign of relenting; one palm strike later, Luo Shanhan’s head shattered like a watermelon on the spot!

Instantly, all the high-ranking members inside the Red Fire Subdivision turned fearful.

While everyone was deeply awed, Ye Zhen’s voice slowly echoed, “My military orders are as immovable as a mountain. Those who obey orders will not be deprived of benefits! But if anyone dares to defy, no matter who they are, humph!” (. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)