Wu Shattered Star River

Tianyu City, Chunfeng Pavilion.

A group of small commanders gathered inside a building for a meeting.

These small commanders belonged to different armies and often gathered due to years of fighting together or shared interests.

The Tianyu Army didn't care much about these gatherings, as long as it wasn't wartime. Soldiers were allowed to go out freely for two months each year, as long as they didn't violate military law.

Small commanders like these had even more freedom. They could spend every day drinking at Chunfeng Pavilion if they didn't have any missions.

Inside the pavilion sat a dozen or so small commanders, all of them Heavenly Emperors. They were discussing the affairs of the Heavenly Blade Squad.

"Is it true? Is he really a Heavenly Emperor?"

"It's true. I have a friend in the Military Intelligence Department. I confirmed with him that the corpse is indeed that of a Saint Ruler!"

"Hiss, hiss, it seems the rumors are true. Jiang Han can really kill a Saint Ruler."

"I don't believe it. How can a Heavenly Emperor kill a Saint Ruler? Especially since Jiang Han is a body cultivator!"

"Yes, I've seen him fight before. I reckon some of you have too. He relies on frost energy. Although his frost energy is powerful, it shouldn't pose a threat to a Saint Ruler, right?"

"There are indeed some issues. According to my brother's feedback from the Military Intelligence Department, he said that the Saint Ruler was burned to death. None of the Heavenly Blade Squad members cultivate the Supreme Laws of Fire, right?"

"It is a bit strange, but they brought back the Saint Ruler's corpse, which is a solid fact. If you could pick up a Saint Ruler's corpse, that would be awesome!"

The group of small commanders chattered non-stop, not even taking the time to touch the beauties beside them.

The beauties sat squatting on the side, curiosity evident in their eyes.

This Commander Jiang was the most popular figure in Tianyu City recently. They often heard rumors about him, so these beauties were naturally very curious.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

After half an hour of discussion, a soldier suddenly walked in from outside. He cupped his fist towards a small commander and said, "Reporting to Commander Chi, the Heavenly Blade Squad has returned. They brought back another Saint Ruler's corpse and said they captured a Tianlin Clan Crown Grandson!"

"What?"

Commander Chi stood up abruptly, and the other small commanders showed shocked expressions. Commander Chi asked, "Are you sure they captured a Crown Grandson?"

"Yes!"

The soldier nodded and said, "They're at the gate of the Military Intelligence Department right now. Many small commanders have gone over!"

"Let's go!"

Commander Chi waved his hand, and the group of small commanders immediately swarmed out, leaving the beauties looking at each other.

They wanted to go and see, but they couldn't leave Chunfeng Pavilion, nor could they enter the Military Intelligence Department.

Commander Chi and the others hurriedly walked towards a large courtyard. Before they even arrived, they noticed that the courtyard was surrounded by many soldiers and scouts from various forces.

The Military Intelligence Department was already under martial law. A team of soldiers surrounded the gate in a semicircle, and ordinary people weren't qualified to enter.

Commander Chi and the others were not ordinary people. The dozen or so commanders showed their tokens and entered the courtyard.

Walking to the front of the Military Intelligence Department, they saw the members of the Heavenly Blade Squad, all of them present, including Jiang Han. They were escorting a Tianlin Clan member, a Heavenly Emperor.

Besides Jiang Han and the others, there were also many small commanders and Military Intelligence Department personnel watching.

The Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department hadn't come out, possibly not being in the office. Everyone was waiting for the Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department.

Commander Chi and the others stood on the side, occasionally looking at the Tianlin Clan member. There was some suspicion in their eyes—could they just grab any Tianlin Clan member and say he's a Crown Grandson?

What does it mean to be a Crown Grandson?

Only the direct grandson of the Tianlin Clan's Clan King was qualified to be called a Crown Grandson. Even a nephew's grandson wasn't qualified.

This was the Heavenly Blade Squad's first mission, and they came back with a Crown Grandson? Were Crown Grandsons so easy to catch?

There were countless Tianlin Clan members, but only tens of thousands in the royal family. According to intelligence from informants, there were only a hundred or so who could be called Crown Grandson. How could Jiang Han and the others capture one?

Not only Commander Chi and the others, but also dozens of small commanders present had suspicion in their eyes. Even many members of the Military Intelligence Department didn't believe it.

Jiang Han felt the many skeptical gazes around him, but he didn't care and waited quietly.

"Swish, swish, swish ~"

After an incense stick's worth of time, footsteps sounded nearby. Then, a team of soldiers hurried over, directly imposing martial law on both sides of the road.

Everyone looked over and revealed surprised expressions because Feng Wu Jiu had come, followed by the Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department and four Grand Commanders.

Jiang Han and the nearby small commanders, as well as all the soldiers, bowed respectfully. Some soldiers even knelt on one knee. Feng Wu Jiu was the commander of the Tianyu Army and held a very high position.

"Rise!"

Feng Wu Jiu waved his hand and turned his gaze towards the Seventeenth Prince.

The Seventeenth Prince raised his head high, seemingly displaying his pride as a member of the Tianlin Clan's royal family.

However, many of the scales on his body were broken, covered in blood, and he was bound by special cold iron chains, making him look very disheveled. Moreover, he himself didn't seem so confident, feeling a bit guilty, and his eyes flickered.

Feng Wu Jiu glanced at him a few times and turned his gaze to the Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department, saying, "Has his identity been confirmed?"

The Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department nodded slightly and said softly, "His name is Cang Ying, the seventeenth son of Crown Prince Cang Jie. He came to Tianyu with Cang Jie some time ago."

Feng Wu Jiu walked in front of the Seventeenth Prince and asked, "Are you called Cang Ying?"

"Yes!"

The Seventeenth Prince felt a bit nervous in his heart. He opened his eyes wide and said, "I am Cang Ying, the direct grandson of the Tianlin Clan's Clan King, a member of the Tianlin Clan's royal family. I request the treatment of a prisoner of war with equivalent status."

"Wow ~"

A clamor immediately erupted around them. Unexpectedly, he really was a Crown Grandson. Many small commanders turned their gazes to Jiang Han, secretly marveling, wondering how they had caught him.

There have been many instances in the history of the Eastern Region of killing members of the Tianlin Clan's royal family, but this was the first time capturing a Crown Grandson.

"Hahaha!"

Feng Wu Jiu laughed loudly. He looked at Jiang Han and said, "Jiang Han, erect a stone pillar in the plaza and tie him up there. Your Heavenly Blade Squad will be responsible for guarding him!"

"Yes, sir!"

Jiang Han carried Cang Ying and strode outwards. Cang Ying's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He cursed loudly, "You Eastern Region people don't keep your word. You are despicable and shameless!"

"If you have the ability, kill me. If you dare to humiliate my Tianlin Clan's royal family like this, you will await my clan's bloody revenge."

Not only was Cang Ying's mana restricted, but his soul was also controlled. He couldn't even commit suicide now and could only keep cursing.

Jiang Han carried Cang Ying out, and the group of small commanders looked at each other. The Grand Commander of the Military Intelligence Department and several Grand Commanders exchanged glances, and their brows furrowed.

A Grand Commander cupped his fist and said, "Lord Wu Jiu, if we humiliate Cang Ying like this, Cang Jie will definitely mobilize a large army to attack Tianyu City."

"I know!"

Feng Wu Jiu smiled nonchalantly and said, "I did it on purpose. If Cang Jie doesn't come, how will we have a chance to kill him? Cang Ying is nothing. If we can kill Cang Jie, it will definitely greatly boost the morale of the Central Region."

"Moreover, the other regions might take advantage of the situation, and then we can unite and attack the Central Region. The Central Region has been attacking us for so many years; it's time for us to attack the Central Region."

"Hmm…"

The group of small commanders felt both excited and apprehensive. Listening to Feng Wu Jiu's tone, this great war seemed inevitable. They just didn't know what the final outcome would be.