CHAPTER 629: CHAPTER 372: TERRIFYING SPEED!

A viscount... at most, possesses the strength of a Grandmaster at the peak.

Perhaps some seasoned top viscounts, after the founding of the nation, had certain opportunities to break through to the Great Grandmaster level.

But strong individuals at the initial stage of Great Grandmaster level, trying to shake the entire Xingyun Marquis’s estate, seems somewhat far-fetched.

Within the Xingyun Marquis’s estate, not to mention the Marquis himself, even just Wei Buping is at the Grandmaster level.

"I think... this Fengxing County heir has gone mad with ambition!"

Wei Ming sneered.

"What does he think he is? Just a dandy who naively believes he can rise to power by becoming a tool of the court?"

"In the end, he’ll just be seen as a lackey by those large figures!"

Wei Ming’s words even made the Xingyun Marquis and his two sons nod involuntarily.

Not just them, no one expected that the court would allow a viscount to act against their Xingyun Marquis’s estate.

The key is, this viscount, oblivious to the danger, happily became a tool of the court.

In their eyes, Lu Sheng from Fengxing County has already become a fool.

During the conversation, everyone remained extremely calm. For the Xingyun Marquis’s estate, as long as it’s not a top earl or a marquis taking action, there is nothing to worry about.

Even as reports continued to come in from below, it remained the same.

"Seven or eight county towns, plus three major checkpoints, it’s doubtful that our Fengxing County heir could traverse these in a lifetime!"

Wei Ming spoke with a smile, but a trace of satisfaction emerged in his eyes.

Previously, things had not been dealt with well on Lu Sheng’s side, causing Wei Ming to feel displeased with the Luo Family; now he was naturally inclined to strike while the iron was hot.

However, soon enough, a subordinate hurriedly came to report.

"Report!! Fengxing County heir’s army has broken through Lanyun County and is heading towards Tieyun City!"

This statement instantly made the previously calm faces of the people alter slightly.

"How is that possible!!"

Wei Ming abruptly stood up, staring in disbelief at the reporting subordinate, eyes filled with skepticism.

"What did you say? The Fengxing County heir has broken through Lanyun County? That’s impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"How little time has passed? From Fengxing County to Lanyun County, even a Martial Artist at the Innate Realm would need a day’s effort, and now, in just a few hours since the Fengxing County heir set off, they’ve already broken through Lanyun County???"

Wei Ming’s voice at this moment became somewhat sharp.

It was truly hard for him to believe, this subordinate’s report.

Not only Wei Ming but also Wei Buping and even the Xingyun Marquis frowned at the subordinate. Only after the subordinate repeatedly confirmed the information did a rare hint of agitation appear on their faces.

"This speed, is a bit too fast!"

"Whether it’s the distance or the pace of the army march, it’s impossible to get from Fengxing County to Lanyun County in just a few hours!"

Wei Buping said in a deep voice, a shadow of doubt surfacing between his brows.

He truly couldn’t grasp this phenomenon before him.

Having led troops before, he knew very well that an army marching was indeed very slow, as not everyone in the army possessed the cultivation of the Innate Realm.

Most were lower level, even within the Acquired Realm.

Not to mention the Luo Family of Fengxing County, apart from Luo Cheng, there wasn’t even one Martial Artist at the Innate Realm.

Yet this lineup... actually managed to reach and break through Lanyun County in a few hours from Fengxing County?

This was somewhat hard to believe.

"Reporting to the Xingyun Marquis, according to reports from below, it seems the Fengxing County heir acted alone, without the army!"

The subordinate couldn’t help but speak as he observed their expressions.

"What!!"

"Alone???"

Wei Ming now could not remain seated.

"Are you saying the Fengxing County heir alone broke through Lanyun County???"

Wei Ming’s voice in the room was somewhat sharp, but no one cared, as everyone’s expressions bore a trace of seriousness upon hearing the subordinate’s words.

Wei Buping quickly looked towards the Xingyun Marquis: "Father, there seems to be something strange about this affair!"

The Xingyun Marquis glanced at Wei Buping, a thoughtful expression also appearing in his eyes.

"The strength of the Lanyun County heir is quite solid, an old generation viscount, although lacking in opportunity, still a peak Grandmaster level power!"

"With the other strong figures in Lanyun County, even a fellow peak Grandmaster would find conquering Lanyun County no easy feat!"

"From the time the Fengxing County heir took action until now, in just a few hours, he’s already broken through Lanyun County. I fear... this Fengxing County heir might not be a Great Grandmaster-level strength!"

Wei Buping spoke gravely, his words carrying a low undertone that made the atmosphere in the council chamber somewhat oppressive.

A Great Grandmaster-level power!

This was already a very formidable presence.

"It seems... we were all deceived by the Fengxing County heir, thinking he was merely a dandy, but unexpectedly, he is a top-level prodigy!"

"Great Grandmaster realm... and this Fengxing County heir is not even thirty yet!"

The Xingyun Marquis spoke slowly, and his three sons’ expressions darkened slightly.

An under-thirty-year-old Great Grandmaster, even within the entire Wei dynasty, even in the capital, was a rare figure.

Such an existence, barring unforeseen circumstances, could likely achieve the Venerable Realm in the future.

"No wonder! No wonder he dares to become a tool of the court!"

"With such talent and cultivation, it’s no injustice that those county heirs fell by his hand!"

Wei Buping, after taking a deep breath, spoke slowly.

"However... even if a Great Grandmaster wants to destroy our Xingyun Marquis’s estate or rise to power by stepping over us, it’s not that easy!"

"After all, he’s still just a young one. If he desires so badly to rise to power by stepping over our Xingyun Marquis’s estate, then let us show him... the might of our Xingyun Marquis’s estate!"

Wei Buping spoke lightly, then slowly stood up, bowing to the Xingyun Marquis.

"Father, I request permission to head to Tieyun City to intercept the Fengxing County heir!"

With that, Wei Buping let out a powerful aura from his body.