"If anyone isn't afraid of death, feel free to step forward and try." Ye Xingchen glanced coldly at the scene and said indifferently, "I'd like to see if it's really worth it for you all to risk your lives for the An family like this."
Everyone was pale, their foreheads were covered in cold sweat, and the powerful aura locked them firmly, making it difficult for them to even move a finger.
"Do you want to rebel?" An Zhiguo was furious. In his hand was the highest-level conscription document from the State Council. Anyone who issued this document, from the military to the powerful, had to cooperate obediently.
Not to mention Ye Xingchen, an ordinary citizen. Where did he get such confidence to challenge the An family and the center of power?
"You've pushed me to this point, do you really think I'd just bow down and let you kill me with one blow?" Ye Xingchen smiled slightly.
"Besides, I have nothing to lose, An Zhiguo, do you believe that? Even if I kill everyone, including you, I can still get away unscathed."
“You…” An Zhiguo’s face turned ashen. He believed that what Ye Xingchen said was true.
The Xuan Yu Token in his hand was a get-out-of-jail-free card; even if he obtained this official document, Ye Xingchen could still refuse to comply.
"Old Master An once led a lone army deep behind enemy lines during the war, making three in and out, earning him the title of a war god. Since Old Master An, the An family has been able to establish itself in Yanjing, with its achievements passed down for four generations, which is why your An family is where it is today."
“You… you’d rather be a dog of Japan than a decent human being. Old Master An’s blood was shed in vain, and the blood of countless martyrs was shed in vain. Even if I kill you today, I will have no regrets.”
"Mr. Sato..." Sensing the killing intent in Ye Xingchen's heart, An Zhiguo looked at Sato Matsuichi in horror.
“Mr. Yagyu,” Sato Matsuichi said in a deep voice, “it’s your turn to make a move.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than a sword light appeared out of thin air. This sword light split into three, and with a cracking sound, it hurtled towards Ye Xingchen like lightning.
Ye Xingchen frowned slightly, then with a flick of his right hand, he gathered sword energy and clashed with the newcomer.
With a whoosh, sword energy surged forth, and Ye Xingchen staggered, taking a step back.
A Japanese swordsman dressed in a gray samurai robe slowly walked in. He held a long sword and stood in the room, instantly making the atmosphere tense.
"The Murakumo Sword, the Seven Calamities Slash, are you the number one swordsman in Japan, Yagyu Yuzuru?" Ye Xingchen stared at the newcomer.
"Hehe, that's right. I am Yagyu Yuzuru. I have long heard that there are many masters of swordsmanship in China, so I came to China at the invitation of Mr. Sato to challenge Chinese masters with my Murakumo sword."
Yagyu Yuuma bowed slightly to Ye Xingchen: "Please enlighten me."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he raised his right hand, drawing the Murakumo sword from its sheath.
The moment the sword was drawn, the temperature in the room plummeted, and the icy sword energy and killing intent instantly locked onto Ye Xingchen.
"Ye Xingchen, let's see what you have to say this time? No one has ever been able to refuse the An family, and you are no exception."
An Zhiguo sneered and roared, "Men, handcuff this kid and take him away."
"Just because you've learned a few rudimentary tricks from a Japanese swordsman, you think you're all that?" Ye Xingchen glanced at him disdainfully, his face nonchalant.
"Ye Xingchen, don't be so arrogant." An Zhiguo was furious.
"Excuse my bluntness, but you are all trash." Ye Xingchen sneered, his right hand grabbing at the air, and the Crimson Cloud spun rapidly in his palm.
"Do you believe it? This little Japanese devil might be able to block my sword, but apart from him, you will all die."
With a clear whistle, Ye Xingchen conjured a three-foot-long sword light in his hand, and the room was instantly filled with sword energy, the invisible sword light locking onto everyone.
"Is this Kenmaru Tenshou?" Yagyu Yuzuru's expression turned serious.
The atmosphere inside was tense, with a devastating battle seemingly inevitable.
"Stop." Just then, the door opened, and Xia Jingyi walked in with Su Ruochu.
"It's you?" Ye Xingchen's expression relaxed slightly, his gaze softened, and his killing intent diminished considerably in that instant.
The woman before him, with her extraordinary bearing, was his closest person.
Even if he had no intention of killing his enemies, he had to restrain himself in front of her, because she was his mother.
"Xiao Ye, don't worry, I'll handle today's matter." Xia Jingyi approached Ye Xingchen and said sternly, "Tell them to stop."
“Ms. Xia said to stop.” Su Ruochu stepped forward, her voice not loud and rather gentle.
But this gentle rebuke unleashed an invisible force that instantly shattered most of the murderous intent in the room.
Ye Xingchen swayed, looking at Su Ruochu in surprise: "The power of Confucianism and Taoism?"
Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.
Confucianism and Taoism, as the name suggests, involve understanding the profound principles of heaven and earth through reading and entering the Tao through Confucianism.
Moreover, the power of Confucianism and Taoism surpasses martial arts and is equivalent to cultivation.
However, there are very few people in the world who can enter the Dao through Confucianism. The last time a Confucian master appeared in the world was a hundred years ago.
Su Ruochu was a famous talented woman in Yanjing. Unexpectedly, she actually gleaned the power of Confucianism and Taoism from the book.
"Director Xia, what brings you here?" An Zhiguo stared at Xia Jingyi and asked with a look of resentment.
"What does Ankov intend to do if I don't come?" Xia Jingyi stepped into the center of the arena, her aura intimidating: "Do you want to kill and rob us?"
"What do you mean by murder and robbery? This document of mine has the Dragon Seal on it. I am the chief engineer in charge of the 305 Project. Over the next twenty years, the 305 Project will involve high-end fields such as biology, aerospace, and medicine."
An Zhiguo pulled out the official document: "Wherever you go, whatever you need, everything must give way to Project 305. Anything I need must be handed over unconditionally."
"So, this is your excuse for blatant robbery?" Xia Jingyi said sternly, "An Zhiguo, don't go too far, or I'll impeach you in court."
"You're accusing me? Are you crazy, Xia Jingyi? There's no conflict of interest between us, why are you accusing me?" An Zhiguo exploded.
Xia Jingyi was a whole rank higher than him. He needed to report to the emperor when he went to court, but Xia Jingyi could directly enter the center of power.
If she really sues me, although it won't necessarily lead to anything serious happening to me, it would still be quite a troublesome matter.
Moreover, this woman is notoriously difficult to deal with in Yanjing. Did he provoke her?
"Using the guise of planning to seize assets by trickery and forge the Dragon Seal, do you think I have grounds to sue you for this?" Xia Jingyi said sternly.
"I applied for the Dragon Seal legitimately, who forged it?" An Zhiguo exploded.
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