Chapter 671 - 418: Lu Xuan, Vice Captain of the Ninth Guard Group

Chapter 671: Chapter 418: Lu Xuan, Vice Captain of the Ninth Guard Group

The old man was Gao Zheng, the highest commander under the Ninth Guard Group of the Sun and Moon Imperial Court—a super strong man who had cultivated Star Power to the Fiery Sun Realm great success.

In the next moment, Gao Zheng’s voice was not loud, yet it exploded in the hall like a silent thunder.

"Chishan has fallen into Crimson. He betrayed us and the Empire; Laybury and the other four...have been confirmed dead."

This brief sentence brought unprecedented shock.

The few people present hurried over, still wondering what kind of urgent task it was, but never expected to be greeted by such cruel news.

The moment the words fell, the pupils of the twenty-seven-year-old young woman contracted suddenly, and the uncontrolled starlight around her exploded instantly, stirring up a chaotic airflow in the hall!

"Impossible!" she said, extremely shocked, "Chishan... he hates Crimson the most! His whole family died at the hands of those monsters, how could he...!"

Soon, another deeper fear seized the woman, rendering her speechless: "Sister Xin... how could Sister Xin die? She left smiling, asking me to bring things to her daughter at the academy... I don’t believe it! Captain... I..."

The woman had already started to speak incoherently, clearly trapped in immense sorrow and terror.

"Captain, did you make a mistake? I don’t believe this is true—!"

Nearby, the eyes of a giant two meters tall turned a crimson red, and burning light burst from his body, turning him into a volcano ready to erupt, with a violent aura twisting the air.

He clenched his fist tightly, a crackling sound emanating from his knuckles, as if he were about to destroy everything before him at any moment.

While other male members did not immediately lose control, their faces were also full of disbelief and suppressed sorrow.

"Chishan, that bastard... I’m going to tear him apart myself!"

The entire hall of the Ninth Guard Group was shrouded in a heavy pressure mixed with sadness, anger, and betrayal.

Gao Zheng quietly observed the reactions of his subordinates. He understood their anger and sorrow, but as the captain, he must always keep a clear mind.

"The Imperial Court... is already aware of this matter." His aged voice remained steady, "Hence the emergency summons. After meeting with the councillors..."

At this point, Gao Zheng’s slightly narrowed eyes seemed calm, yet the fleeting sharpness within let everyone present feel a bone-chilling coldness.

It was a kind of nearly palpable killing intent that had settled after countless slaughters.

"I will personally let Chishan suffer an unimaginable cost."

In his heart, every member of the Ninth Guard Group was not just a subordinate but also a pillar he had nurtured for the Empire, worthy comrades to entrust with life and death.

Now, with four dead in battle and one betraying, such a loss was akin to severing an arm, not only severely wounding the Ninth Guard Group but also directly weakening the Empire’s strength.

Even though Captain Gao Zheng’s words did not completely erase the pain in everyone’s hearts, they successfully suppressed the near-out-of-control rebellious emotions.

Within the hall, the chaotic starlight gradually subsided, and the turbulent airflow returned to order. ℯℯ𝘭.

All present were warriors who had crawled out of the abyss of blood and fire; they knew better than anyone that being consumed by anger could not change anything that had happened.

At this moment, everyone wished to find Chishan.

No matter if he’s hiding in the corners of the earth, regardless of what filthy power he’s gained, he must be dragged out, in the most thorough manner, to settle this blood debt for fallen companions.

The air was so heavy it seemed it could be wrung.

No one spoke again; only the heavy breathing was heard intermittently.

The female member Xin Pulang, the red in her eyes slightly receded, yet a thin layer of moisture covered them.

She bit her lower lip tightly, not allowing a single sob to escape, and her tightly clenched fists left deep crimson marks on her palms from her nails.

Now, they were only waiting for the arrival of the final member.

Only when the entire Ninth Guard Group was present could they proceed in full form to that supreme Imperial Court, to meet the seven councillors who decided the Empire’s fate.

And that member was the deputy captain of the Ninth Guard Group, the team’s strongest combat power—Lu Xuan.

This simple name itself was a legend within the Xinglan Empire.

He was neither of royal blood nor had any family shelter, yet at just forty years of age, he pushed his cultivation to the terrifying height of Fiery Sun Realm completion.

Just one final step was needed to step into the Star Region Realm and become a peerless strong man who governs one side of rules and stands shoulder to shoulder with the councillors.

Within the Empire, the gap of the Starry Sky Realm was like a natural chasm.

Countless exceptionally talented people, through their entire lives, were trapped at the peak of the Fiery Sun Realm, until their lifespan was exhausted, never glimpsing the threshold of the Star Region.

However, Lu Xuan reached this realm with such youthful demeanor, his terrifying talent and enormous potential.

He is not only the undeniable core strength of the Ninth Guard Group but also one of the brightest morning stars in the entire Xinglan Empire.

The breeze passed in front of the hall, and a figure silently appeared in mid-air. The ancient robe of gold and white mixed fluttered slightly in the airflow.

Lu Xuan stood with hands behind his back, his stature steadily suspended several meters above the ground—this was the signature ability of a Fiery Sun Realm strong man, "Sky Walking".

Only upon reaching this realm, the Star Power condensed within could be so vast, enough to defy the earth’s constraints and achieve flight.

Glancing around at everyone in the hall, Lu Xuan took in the faces that could not hide their sorrow and anger.