While the crowd continued cursing and grumbling, Chen Xuan raised his hand, unleashing dozens of terrifying beams of energy that sliced through the air, striking down those who had spoken out of line in an instant.
The place went completely silent.
Not a sound could be heard; no one dared to speak up, afraid of facing death.
Then, Chen Xuan tossed the severely injured Huangpu Long to the ground as if he were garbage, stepping on his head before looking down at the crowd.
"If you don't want to die, start moving immediately! You have ten seconds! Anyone who hasn't moved will die."
People, when faced with the threat of death, can unleash tremendous potential.
In less than ten seconds, over ten thousand people swiftly separated into groups by gender, leaving a few meters of space between them.
Chen Xuan nodded with satisfaction, his robe fluttering as he condensed two powerful barriers of energy, dividing and imprisoning both groups.
No one dared to make a sound. After all, no one wanted to provoke someone who could crush their clan leader, Huangpu Long, easily.
Chen Xuan then called for two elders to bring the homeless and beggars, who had been waiting nervously on the edge of the square, into the center. The beggars and homeless looked at Chen Xuan with fear and uncertainty, trembling with dread.
Chen Xuan looked at them and spoke, "Today, I'm giving you all a reward. I hope you'll make the most of it."
Reward? The beggars and homeless were shocked.
Did he mean he was giving them the wealth of the Huangpu clan? It seemed too good to be true.
Chen Xuan pointed to the women's group on the right side. "Do you see those women?"
They nodded, puzzled, wondering if this was some kind of twisted game.
Chen Xuan waved his hand generously and declared, "They're all yours!"
"What? What did you say?" a homeless man stammered in disbelief.
Was he really giving them these women?
Seeing that no one moved, Chen Xuan sneered, "Don't want them? Then I'll give them to someone else!"
With a sweep of his robe, Chen Xuan summoned a fierce, white-furred monkey.
The creature's eyes gleamed with red, burning with desire as it looked at the group of women.
Finally grasping his intentions, the beggars and homeless exchanged glances before shouting in excitement, "Yes! Thank you, my lord!"
The men rushed forward like wolves in a frenzy, charging into the crowd of women under the lead of the White Headed Pleasure Ape. Cries and chaos erupted across the square as the helpless men of the Huangpu clan, trapped in the energy barrier, watched in horror, powerless to intervene.
By nightfall, the square finally grew quiet.
The beggars and homeless, now satisfied, knelt in gratitude before Chen Xuan, who declared, "For the next three days, you can come whenever you please."
This proclamation sent the beggars and homeless into a frenzy of gratitude, as they knelt and praised him like a savior.
Meanwhile, the Huangpu clan members seethed with resentment, though none dared to speak up.
Chen Xuan raised a dark, ominous banner, which began to draw in the souls of those who looked at him with malice.
Seeing the rebellious energy vanish from the crowd, Chen Xuan sneered, "Anyone else not convinced?"
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Elsewhere, deep within a dim cave hundreds of miles from the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, a woman's voice echoed with frustration.
"And who do you think you are? Just because you call, doesn't mean I'm at your service!"
Across from her, a man in dark robes chuckled. "Heh, don't blame me! I was just following orders."
The woman sighed impatiently. "So, what's your plan?"
The man's tone became serious. "Our leader took your information to heart. We've decided to send you to handle it."
"Not possible. I'm occupied," she replied icily.
"Hmm?" he questioned.
"My current position is too important for me to move at will," she snapped back.
Taken aback, he nodded. "Ah, yes, I suppose you're right."
"Act quickly," she warned coldly. "There's a high chance that the powerful factions in the Eastern Xuan Domain will soon descend upon the Great Yan Dynasty. If you're too slow, you'll be discovered!"
The man laughed lightly. "Careful not to get too absorbed in your role."
"Are you teaching me how to do my job?" Her voice was sharp, cutting off any response.
"… Just mind yourself," she finished with irritation, dismissing him.
The man, feeling embarrassed, quickly changed the subject. "Everything's secure on your end?"
The woman replied confidently, "Don't worry. I've got it all under control."
"Well, then. Until next time," he replied, before vanishing into the shadows of the cave.
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