One by one, puppets walked out from the darkness. Crimson light shot out from their pupils, staring straight at this group of trapped beasts.
The City Lords were extremely terrified, regretful, and angry in their hearts.
They were fine when they came, and fine during the banquet, but they were going to die when they were about to leave.
If Han Feng investigated clearly what they had done, at least half of them would be beheaded.
Under this uneasy emotion, some City Lords acted decisively, attacking the surrounding windows, delusionally hoping to break the encirclement and flee from this place.
However, in the next second, a terrifying aura was released from Han Feng's body. All those who made a move were knocked down instantly, without even splashing a drop of water.
Those who hadn't had time to make a move were stunned on the spot, their hands losing strength and hanging down by their sides.
Is this the power of a Dou Venerate powerhouse?
These people's hearts sank to the bottom, knowing that it was unrealistic to escape Han Feng's control by force.
"Take them away."
As Han Feng's voice fell, all puppets immediately took action, detaining and arresting the City Lords.
This included Mo Tianxing.
Mo Tianxing did not resist, allowing the puppet to seal his Dou Qi and lock his hands.
If he was the only one left behind, that would look too ugly.
With Han Feng detaining him together with them, Mo Tianxing actually breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
A moment later, the venue became empty.
Han Feng sat on the main seat, thinking about the next arrangements for the Black-Corner Region.
Once he went to the Central Plains to make plans, he would have no time to attend to everything happening in the Black-Corner Region.
If this group of City Lords really started to act recklessly, the only thing Han Feng could do then would be to send out puppets to kill in all directions.
But killing cannot truly solve problems. If he really did that, causing too many people to panic would be detrimental to the country's development.
So Han Feng chose a gentle method this time. Instead of killing people on the spot, he used Mo Tianxing as a pawn to detain all these City Lords.
Afterward, he only needed to watch the reactions of each city.
Suppressing those who are too jumpy, others will naturally know what to do.
Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is the eternal law of interest that people abide by.
Han Feng got up and left the venue, ignoring the remaining trivial matters.
A few days later, because the City Lords did not return, the major cities in the Black-Corner Region made their respective responses.
Some cities remained silent, operating as usual, as if the disappearance of the City Lord was not a big deal to them.
Some cities sent letters inquiring about the City Lord's situation in Feng City, expressing concern.
Some cities also organized teams to come to Feng City, just to obtain more authentic intelligence.
However, before the evidence was in hand, Feng City did not announce the whereabouts of the City Lords, so everyone just suspected but couldn't be sure.
Until a week later, the puppets sent to various places to collect intelligence returned. Feng City obtained evidence of all the City Lords' crimes. On the same day, Feng City officially released the punishment for these City Lords' crimes.
For a time, the major cities in the Black-Corner Region were in chaos.
So many City Lords were detained together; it was simply sweeping up the high-level officials of the Black-Corner Region in one go.
Feng City's move this time was to reshuffle the entire Black-Corner Region.
...
Black Emperor City, Black Emperor Sect.
After hearing the news that his father was detained by Feng City, the corners of Mo Ya's mouth couldn't help but rise.
"Finally, finally!"
"My chance has come!"
Now that the City Lord is detained, it is unclear whether he can return. The one most qualified to inherit the position of City Lord in Black Emperor City now is himself!
In terms of bloodline, he is Mo Tianxing's only son. In terms of strength, he is a Dou Emperor powerhouse, holding a powerful Earth Class Dou Technique.
In the entire Black Emperor City, few people are his opponents.
"The sect cannot be without a master for a day. I will sit firmly on the position of the Sect Leader of the Black Emperor Sect first, then talk about other things."
Mo Ya clenched his fists, a confident and proud smile appearing on his face.
It must be said that as Mo Tianxing's son, Mo Ya still had some ability. After all, he had been by his side and influenced by what he saw and heard for so many years.
In just half a day, those veteran powerhouses chose to obey Mo Ya and support his rise to power.
"Young Sect Leader, the Sect Leader is detained by Feng City. Many of those charges might be counted on our heads. How do you plan to handle this matter?"
An elder of the Black Emperor Sect asked.
Mo Ya frowned, pondered for a moment, and replied, "Before leaving, Father told me that if there is danger in this trip, he will handle everything well."
"However, we also have to make a backup plan. Gather the sect's wealth in advance. Once danger is discovered, evacuate quickly."
Mo Ya stood at the height of the sect, overlooking the common people below.
"As long as the Black Emperor Sect preserves its strength, we can re-establish anywhere we go. The current Black-Corner Region is no longer suitable for our development. These lowly commoners are insignificant, but perhaps they can become our pawns."
"We will obey Young Sect Leader's command in everything."
The elder of the Black Emperor Sect said.
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Feng City.
Han Feng came to the underground prison to visit Mo Tianxing.
"Sect Leader Mo, how are you adapting to life down here?"
"Alliance Leader, you finally came!"
Mo Tianxing said excitedly.
"You promised me before that you were willing to spare me once!"
"Don't get excited. I came this time to let you out."
Han Feng waved gently, the cell door opened, and the seal on Mo Tianxing's body was also broken in response.
"Remember what you promised me. Bring the people on the scroll to justice, even if... the guilty person is your son."
Mo Tianxing's pupils shrank slightly.
"Did something happen?"
Han Feng did not answer his question. He turned and disappeared into the darkness, leaving only one sentence.
"I await your good news."
At this moment, the other City Lords in the Feng City prison had already been categorized. For those whose crimes did not deserve death, Han Feng merely planted a delayed restriction. For those whose crimes were enough for beheading, they would be directly refined into puppets after execution.
The sky of the Black-Corner Region was changing in the dark.
After leaving Feng City, Mo Tianxing rushed to Black Emperor City.
He didn't know the meaning of Han Feng's words, but alarm bells rang in his heart.
Over the years, he had been restraining Mo Ya's actions, so even if he did some wrong things in private, they were harmless and not worth Han Feng mentioning specifically.
Now that Mo Ya was named by Han Feng, something must have happened in Black Emperor City during these days.
Thinking of what Mo Ya said to him before leaving, Mo Tianxing's heart sank.
He couldn't hold back after all.
His restrictions on him over the years must have made him dissatisfied with himself.
Mo Tianxing had always known this, but for Mo Ya's future, he could only be cruel.
Because if he didn't intervene, with Mo Ya's character, he would definitely not restrain himself over these years, and his future would be ruined then.
Han Feng would absolutely not allow an unrestrained person to inherit everything of the Black Emperor Sect.
An hour later, Mo Tianxing arrived at Black Emperor City.
He really advanced at full speed; his breath was somewhat unstable at this moment.
However, when he saw the army on full alert on the city wall, his breathing stopped for a few seconds.
Things were bad!
At this moment, Mo Ya was still in the main hall discussing the evacuation from the Black-Corner Region with everyone. To ensure a smooth evacuation, those unarmed civilians became key bargaining chips to delay Feng City's main force.
"Old Qi, is the medicinal powder that causes large-scale poisoning ready?"
Qi Shan nodded, "Reporting to Young Sect Leader, the medicinal powder has all been refined and can be deployed today."
Mo Ya smiled and looked at everyone: "Everyone, then we can prepare to evacuate today."
"Young Sect Leader, the Sect Leader hasn't responded yet. Should we wait a few more days?"
An elder spoke up.
Mo Ya looked at this elder, his eyes growing cold.
"Elder Liu, before Father left, he entrusted the Black Emperor Sect to me. Do I need to listen to your command on what to do?"
"Dare not!"
"Hmph!"
Mo Ya snorted coldly.
"If it weren't for that Han Feng bullying people too much and creating so many laws to restrict us, why would the Black Emperor Sect need to flee the Black-Corner Region!"
This was originally their territory. Their Black Emperor Sect was the veteran force in the Black-Corner Region whose word was law.
As a result, because of a Han Feng, Father became timid and overcautious.
Mo Ya didn't understand Mo Tianxing's change because he hadn't witnessed Han Feng's awe-inspiring power.
He was protected very well by his father, but because of this, he couldn't see the current situation clearly.
Han Feng had indeed been silent for too long and usually wouldn't intervene in Black-Corner Region affairs, but once he made a move, major changes would definitely occur in the Black-Corner Region.
While everyone was discussing the plan, Mo Tianxing arrived at the place where a group of common people were detained.
Seeing someone intruding, the guarding soldier immediately waved his blade and shouted.
However, when he saw the person clearly, he was stunned on the spot.
"Sect, Sect Leader!"
Boom!
Mo Tianxing's aura shook, and all the soldiers fell to their knees.
"Who told you... to arrest people?"
"It's, it's the Young Sect Leader!"
"We just followed orders!"
Mo Tianxing narrowed his eyes, "Why did he arrest the people in the city?"
"This, we don't know either?"
Whoosh!
Mo Tianxing moved instantly, directly grabbing that soldier by the throat and lifting him up.
"Even me, you dare to deceive now?"
"Who gave you the courage?"
Mo Tianxing exerted force in his hand, and the soldier's neck turned purple from being strangled.
"Sect Leader, spare my life! I'll speak, I'll speak!"
The soldier struggled.
Mo Tianxing snorted coldly and let go.
The soldier fell to the ground, clutching his throat and gasping for breath.
"Young Sect Leader wants to evacuate Black Emperor City. Arresting these people is probably to use them as hostages. I really don't know anything else."
Mo Tianxing said expressionlessly: "Release them immediately!"
"Yes, yes!"
Mo Tianxing's words were still very authoritative. After all, he was the true owner of this city, while Mo Ya's decision was ultimately just a flash in the pan.
The reason why the high-level officials of the Black Emperor Sect were willing to obey his orders was simply because Mo Ya's choice was in line with the interests of the majority.
How could this group of high-level officials of the Black Emperor Sect not wish to return to the life they once yearned for?
In the main hall of the Black Emperor Sect, Mo Ya and the others came to the high platform and suddenly saw the imprisoned common people below running towards various parts of the city in a dark mass.
"What's the situation? Young Sect Leader, didn't you already lock them up?"
Qi Shan frowned.
"With people dispersing so quickly, my medicinal powder can't be wasted by spreading it all over the city."
Seeing this, Mo Ya also furrowed his brows. However, before he could go settle accounts with those soldiers, a powerful pressure arrived above everyone's heads.
"Fa, Father?"
Seeing the person standing in mid-air, cold sweat instantly broke out on Mo Ya's forehead.
"You're back?"
Qi Shan on the side also changed his expression, but soon he turned into a smiling face and stepped forward: "Sect Leader Mo, you are finally back. Young Sect Leader has prepared everything, just waiting for you to return and give orders!"
Boom!
Mo Tianxing slapped Qi Shan with a palm. Vigorous spatial power covered the top. A dignified Rank 6 Alchemist and Dou Emperor powerhouse spat blood directly at this moment and fell to his knees.
"Mo Tianxing, you are crazy!"
Qi Shan glared angrily.
In the past, Mo Tianxing was very respectful to him, a Rank 6 Alchemist.
However, this time, Mo Tianxing just glanced at him coldly, and a second palm arrived instantly, knocking Qi Shan into the ground.
"If I had come a little later, the entire Black Emperor Sect would have been buried with you."
"Father, I, I thought you..."
"Thought I was dead, so you could act recklessly?"
Mo Ya explained with a pale face: "No, no. I just wanted to take the Black Emperor Sect and leave the Black-Corner Region. I don't like it here, and neither does everyone else!"
"Don't like it?"
Mo Tianxing sneered.
"I told you before, if you can't adapt to the rules of the Black-Corner Region, I can send you away, but you refused."
"What did you tell me then? You said you wanted to inherit my position and become the new City Lord of Black Emperor City. Fine, I agreed. But since you chose to stay, you should know that the Alliance Leader will not allow anyone to rebel in the Black-Corner Region."
Mo Tianxing said, resentful that iron failed to become steel.
"Do you know that right now, outside Black Emperor City, there are at least five Dou Ancestors lying in ambush!"
"Once I came back a few minutes late, you would have already been killed by them!"
Hearing Mo Tianxing's words, Mo Ya was stunned on the spot instantly.
Five Dou Ancestors... You must be joking, right?
How can we escape then?
"Father, what should we do now?"
Mo Ya panicked.
Mo Tianxing took a deep breath and did not answer his son's question.
"Sorry, Ya'er. To save your life, Father can only do this."
Mo Tianxing slowly raised his hand.
The look in Mo Ya's eyes became blank, as if he saw a pair of pure white wings.
"Father..."
...
"Alliance Leader, I brought the person."
Mo Tianxing looked at Han Feng and knelt down.
"I have a share in all the blame. I beg the Alliance Leader to forgive my son."
Han Feng turned and looked into the distance.
"Sect Leader Mo, since my people didn't make a move, it means you arrived in time and prevented a tragedy."
"I won't kill Mo Ya, and I also ask you to continue managing Black Emperor City. For those vacant positions, I will send some people over. They are excellent students who graduated from the Inner Academy of Canaan College. Perhaps compared to Sect Leader Mo, they are still relatively green, but they have potential."
Mo Tianxing breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"Thank you, Alliance Leader. I will cultivate them well. When the time is right in the future, I will withdraw from Black Emperor City."
"There is no need to be like this. Sect Leader Mo is a rare talent in the Black-Corner Region."
Han Feng took out a treasure box and handed it to the other party.
"This is a reward for you. Go back and cultivate well."