The people on the viewing platform didn't quite understand what Shitaka Yama meant by that.
Just as they were filled with doubt, a large group of awakened individuals from the Central Plains Military Command arrived.
They were all fully armed and were forcibly dispersing the crowd, rushing menacingly towards the viewing platform.
"Get out of the way!"
"Are you blind?"
The military awakened ones leading the way were like a raging bull running wildly through the crowd, forcefully shoving aside all those who blocked their path and were blind to the danger.
People on the observation deck all looked over and saw that the young man in the lead was tall and straight, like a proud pine tree, with an extremely cold and stern face that showed no warmth.
His dark military uniform was crisp and sharp, and his brows revealed a fierce edge.
An awakened being, despite the excruciating pain of broken bones, struggled to his feet and turned back to question the attacker with extreme dissatisfaction:
"Who is it? How dare they be so arrogant after hitting someone?"
However, as soon as he uttered those words, his companion turned pale with fright and quickly grabbed him, nodding and smiling apologetically at the military personnel.
Seeing that the other party had no intention of acknowledging them, their companion turned around and nervously whispered a reminder:
"Shh, shut your mouth! Don't you want to die? Didn't you see that even the weakest among them is a fifth-tier Awakened? We can't afford to mess with them!"
Someone behind them added in a low voice, "Don't say anything. These are people from the Central Plains Military Headquarters. It's best if we don't mess with them."
Upon hearing that it was someone from the Central Plains Military Headquarters, the awakened ones around them wisely shut their mouths, not daring to even breathe, their eyes filled with fear.
The young man in charge ignored the chatter of the group of ants and led the team straight to the foot of the viewing platform.
The people on the observation deck didn't notice until the military personnel approached;
The young man's skin was slightly pale, but not in a sickly way. Instead, it looked as if he had been tempered by some kind of special energy for many years, exuding a cold, hard metallic texture, as if his body were an indestructible weapon.
Given his physical strength, the fact that he still carried a knife at his waist is truly intriguing.
What is most striking about him are his hands – long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles.
The fingertips still faintly glowed with a silvery light, and there seemed to be a terrifying explosive power hidden within their bones.
Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that this is a rare person who has mastered bone training.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the young man lightly leaped onto the observation deck, his movements clean and swift.
He first turned to face all the awakened individuals below the stage, then casually poked his chest with his thumb and introduced himself in a deep voice:
“The Zhou family, Zhou Xuan.”
He spoke softly, his voice low but carrying an undeniable authority.
His attitude was as if his words were commands, and everyone had to obey.
Zhou Xuan then turned around, glanced at everyone sitting on the viewing platform, his face revealing undisguised contempt, and said in an icy tone.
"The appearance of the dragon vein is a blessing for the Central Plains. How dare you outsiders covet it!"
Then, Zhou Xuan raised one finger, pointed it to the sky, and loudly announced to everyone present:
“I, Zhou Xuan, represent the Central Plains Military Department and have been ordered to come and collect the dragon vein. All irrelevant persons, please give way.”
"Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be killed without mercy!"
"Kill without mercy!" The military personnel shouted in unison, their voices deafening.
On the observation deck, Blood Moon's fan flickered rapidly, and her red lips parted slightly:
"Hey, isn't this 'Silver Edge' from the Central Plains Military Headquarters?"
"Your presence today is indeed impressive. Are you trying to seize it by force?"
She knew that Zhou Xuan was indeed powerful, and after Zhou Xuan announced that he had joined the military, he was no longer included in the Fengyun Ranking.
On the observation deck, Yun Che lightly tapped the armrest with his fingertips, speaking to Xue Yue on the same side, a rare occurrence for him. His voice was calm yet subtly sharp:
"That's a very domineering statement of yours. Since when did the Zhou family come to represent the military? I had no idea."
"Besides, the dragon vein is meant for those who are destined to possess it. When did it become the private property of your Zhou family?"
Seeing that someone dared to contradict him, Zhou Xuan's gaze instantly turned cold, sweeping across the two like a blade. Then he spread his hands and said:
"If any of you disagree, feel free to try."
Before he finished speaking, a sharp silver aura suddenly erupted from his body, and the air seemed to be cut by invisible silver blades, emitting a piercing shriek.
The awakened individuals around the observation deck all changed color and subconsciously took several steps back.
Faced with such intimidation, Shitaka Yama laughed again, his laughter filled with sinister intent and mockery:
"Hehehe... You little brat are quite arrogant, but unfortunately, the dragon vein can't be taken away with just words."
Zhou Xuan coldly looked at Shi Tuo Yan, silver aura flowing around him, and an unpleasant metallic smell quickly spread to the surroundings.
"Shitaka Yama." Zhou Xuan's voice was as cold as the Arctic wind:
"A wanted criminal dares to question the military?"
Zhou Xuan seemed to remember something and immediately mocked:
"You were tortured to the point of losing half your life a few years ago, it seems you've forgotten the pain once you've recovered."
A commotion erupted below the observation deck. Several older Awakened Ones exchanged glances, clearly recalling that past event.
It is said that someone deliberately reported Shithanga for murder, and as a result, he was mistakenly arrested and tortured to extract a confession.
But that happened so long ago, and no one knows the truth of the matter.
However, the person who reported Shitaka Yama died very early on, and it was a natural death, which is hard to believe.
Upon hearing what Zhou Xuan mentioned, Shi Tuo Yan's body, hidden beneath his black robe, stiffened visibly for a moment, as if recalling some unforgettable painful memory.
Shita Yama was clearly hit where it hurt; the three-way worms crawled rapidly in his sunken eye sockets.
Those bony knuckles cracked and splintered with rage, as if they might break at any moment.
But soon, he let out that chilling laugh again:
"This little one is quite the chatterbox, but I wonder if his skills are as impressive as his words!"
Shi Tuo Yan, who had intended to make a move, glanced at the green Central Plains flag embroidered on Zhou Xuan's dark green military uniform, his eyes filled with resentment.
"Good...very good..."
Shituoyan's withered fingers trembled slightly, as if he was enduring something.
After a moment, he finally suppressed his anger and resentment, and turned away with great difficulty.
Seeing that Shi Tuo Yan remained silent, Zhou Xuan glanced at him disdainfully, then turned to face all the awakened beings present.
"Does anyone have any objections?!"
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