sjar Chapter 1236
Chapter 1236
Yuan Tiangang is a towering mountain whose martial prowess dominates the martial arts world and whose power overwhelms the entire Ming Dynasty!
Throughout the Ming Dynasty and indeed the entire world, warriors from barbarian tribes and Tartars alike considered catching up to him their ultimate lifelong ambition.
Although they belonged to different camps and different ethnic groups, their admiration for the "Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty" was unified and unparalleled.
But today...
Xu Shan used his strength to make Yuan Qingshan, a veteran ninth-rank Grand Perfection cultivator, change his mind and say, "You are stronger than the Celestial Master."
One can only imagine just how extraordinary this war god of the Ming Dynasty was, even at the age of twenty.
His words, while causing despair for the entire Cui clan of Qinghe, also brought immense relief to Ma Ruteng and other prominent northern families who had abandoned their allegiance to the light.
In their view, the one they had pledged allegiance to was no longer a promising prospect, but rather a pillar of stability that would one day replace the Celestial Master and dominate the entire Ming Dynasty.
His mere gesture of turning his hand into clouds, obscuring the sky and the sun, was enough to win their hearts and minds.
For Xu Shan, the reason for making such a big show of things was...
It wasn't to show off in front of others, but precisely to use this action to make them completely submit to him and pledge allegiance to the court.
Only when the internal situation is stable can he resolutely drive out the Tartars and barbarians!
"Duke Xu, I, I admit defeat."
"Yes, could you please give us a chance to live?"
"We guarantee that we will be absolutely loyal to the court and will never have any other intentions."
Even Yuan Qingshan couldn't remain calm in the face of life and death.
After he finished speaking, Xu Shan, who was looking down at him, did not say anything more.
He replied with a faint smile, "When you ordered the purge of the Embroidered Uniform Guards in Wucheng, I never intended to let you go."
After saying that, Xu Shan added, "Thank you for the recognition from Sword Master Yuan!"
"farewell!"
'Uh-huh. '
After saying this, Xu Shan raised his right arm again.
The next second, Yuan Qingshan, who was half-supporting himself, was instantly sucked into the other party's palm.
At this moment...
The scarlet eye in Xu Shan's palm greedily absorbed and devoured the internal energy within Yuan Qingshan's body through his crown chakra.
"Ow!"
'Sizzle.'
In just a few breaths, the once dignified and otherworldly Sword God Yuan was instantly reduced to a dried-up corpse!
In that instant, the darkness that had enveloped everyone was replaced by a clear sky.
Meanwhile, the old man Cui and the others who were originally standing behind Yuan Qingshan were so frightened by the bizarre scene that they staggered back dozens of steps.
Only after he had created a distance of several meters between himself and Xu Shan, and was blocked by a wall behind him, did he stop nervously.
'bass! ’
'squeak!'
At that very moment, the Cui family members present, along with the heads of other prominent families and officials on the periphery, finally realized what was happening.
Before anyone knew it, the Imperial Guards, dressed in flying fish robes, had completely surrounded the Cui family's ancestral home.
The sound of the crossbow being cocked suddenly rang in their ears after the sky returned to normal.
this moment……
The Cui family of Qinghe, having nowhere left to retreat, had faces filled with despair!
"Lord Xu, is there no possibility of mediation left?"
"The reason why the Cui family of Qinghe has been able to stand tall in the Ming Dynasty for generations is not only because of its open business, but also because of the officials with whom it has good relations in the court, the generals in the army who have shown it favor. And..."
"A nationwide presence."
"If we are truly destroyed, can His Majesty, the court, or even you, Duke Xu, stabilize the crumbling Ming Dynasty?"
Even at this point, the old master of the Cui family still hoped that through his many years of strategic moves, he could bring a glimmer of hope to the Cui family of Qinghe.
"Ha ha!"
But when he finished shouting those words, Xu Shan let out an arrogant laugh.
"Report!"
Before his laughter had even subsided, a shrill report reached him and the others from afar.
"Ok?"
"What's the matter?"
"Lord Li just came to report."
"With the cooperation of the Northern Liang army, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has completely locked down all of the Iron Blood Hall's strongholds in the north."
"As per the master's orders, we are currently only following up, not pulling it out."
‘Gulu. ’
Upon hearing this, Old Master Cui and his clansmen couldn't help but swallow hard.
The Iron Blood Hall's stronghold in the north was one of the Cui family's trump cards.
How did they get targeted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard?
"Report!"
Before they could recover from their shock, another report rang out throughout the room.
"Reporting to Duke Xu..."
"A report came from the capital that all the court officials and military generals who had secret financial and intelligence dealings with the Cui family of Qinghe have been eliminated by the Shenjishu and the Zhenfu Division."
"The Celestial Master sent a message: Tell the Duke to act with confidence."
After he finished speaking, Xu Shan looked at Old Master Cui with a fierce gaze and sneered, "Listen to this!"
"What the Cui family relies on is something that our country's Duke completely disdains."
After saying this, Xu Shan suddenly raised his voice and added, "In the Ming Dynasty, whether now or in the future..."
"As long as I, Xu Shan, am still wearing this flying fish robe, no noble family or powerful clan will be able to control the entire court and His Majesty."
Xu Shan's words were not only directed at the Cui family, but also a warning to the heads of the various families outside the door.
The reason he made so many arrangements and took so long was to use his strength and methods to warn everyone present that as long as Xu Shan was still alive, the future Ming Dynasty would never compromise!
"The Cui family of Qinghe has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, plotting rebellion..."
"Today, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, acting on imperial orders, will carry out the execution and slaughter his entire family."
After uttering those words, Xu Shan slowly raised his right hand.
It was clear to everyone that if he were to lower his hand, the Imperial Guards surrounding him would not hesitate to pull the trigger of their crossbows.
In that instant, a member of the Cui family, unable to bear it any longer, cried out, "Duke Xu..."
"I... I want to atone for my crimes through good deeds."
"Uncle Cui, a batch of equipment has been secretly transported to Jiaozhou Bay. He intends to pass through there..."
"Shut up!"
'Puff, puff.'
When a member of the Cui family tried to use this information to save his own life, Old Master Cui drew the sword from one of his bodyguards and plunged it into the man's chest.
For him, Cui Ran's lineage was the last remaining branch of the Qinghe Cui clan.
After learning that their family had been exterminated by Duke Xu, they would surely turn to the Tartars.
As long as the family line continues, the Cui family's great grudge will one day be avenged!
However, just as he was about to stab someone, another member of the Imperial Guard rushed in to report.
"Report!"
"Reporting to the Duke, Lord Wang's message is urgent, traveling 800 li."
"Say!"
"The equipment that Cui Ran smuggled has been seized by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."
"Furthermore, they infiltrated Jiaozhou Bay under the guise of the Cui Family Chamber of Commerce. Working in concert with the Jiangnan Navy, they took control of the entire Jiaozhou Navy this morning."
'boom! ’
'Clap. '
Upon hearing the report from the Imperial Guard, Old Master Cui's head began to buzz.
The bloodstained blade he was gripping tightly fell to the ground.