Before the mountain villa, the wind blew through the wild grass and small trees, and the rustling sound became the only sound in the world.
More than ten high-ranking members of the Lan Dao Alliance felt their hearts turn icy with cold dread.
The move was made that day with a bit of luck, calculating that Lu Yu might not return for a while.
There is also the reason of military support from the rear.
After all, with this approach, the mines they controlled became larger, allowing them to accumulate wealth more quickly.
More than ten level-five experts, a force that could still rank among the top three in Nanjing City.
But in the face of this single slash, more than ten fifth-level experts were only enough for one strike!
Yes, just enough for one killing strike!
“Mr. Lu, please come inside and take a seat first. Would you hear our explanation?” said a man, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
He spoke with his mouth, but his heart was uncertain.
Lu Yu’s ruthlessness is well-known. When he decides to take action, he never hesitates!
Lu Yu said coldly, “You’re the leader!”
The other person stammered, “No, I’m not.”
Lu Yu said coldly with an air of arrogance, “If you want to invite me, have your leader come out personally to extend the invitation. Am I not qualified for him to come and invite me himself?”
“This, this, we’ll go and report right away,” said one of the group of more than ten people. Half of them nodded frantically, then turned around and rushed toward the villa.
Lu Yu stood in place with his hands behind his back, his eyes scanning the remaining people. They found this gaze even more terrifying than staring into the eyes of the Grim Reaper!
Within five minutes, a big man came out accompanied by several others who had run back.
The giant Han walked towards Lu Yu, clasped his fists in salute, and said, “Mr. Lu, I am the leader of the Lan Dao Alliance. I had some matters to attend to earlier, which caused me to arrive late. Now that you’re here, Mr. Lu, why not come to my mountain villa for a visit?”
Lu Yu looked the big man up and down and sneered, “So you’re the leader of the Lan Dao Alliance?”
This big man was about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, right in the prime of his life!
The big man’s face was slightly pale, his skin bearing a hint of bronze-like luster, though not very distinct. His build was neither particularly muscular nor thin; standing there, he exuded a certain regal bearing amidst the company of others.
The big man was slightly taken aback, unsure of Lu Yu’s meaning, but nodded slightly and replied, “My name is Hong Yong, and indeed, I am the leader of the Blue Path Alliance!”
Lu Yu stared at the burly man coldly and said, “If you want to talk to me, first cut off one of your arms. This is your punishment, do you understand?! Do you think you can stand there unscathed and get away without paying any price for ignoring my words?!”
As soon as he spoke, more than ten people secretly inhaled sharply, stunned and rooted to the spot.
Lu Yu is like a sharp blade, a regal sword of kings, exuding a fierce and arrogant demeanor capable of cutting through and subduing all.
They don’t know that in today’s world, when it comes to sheer power, no one else can match Lu Yu, except for the Demon Lord himself.
Lu Yu fought against Tu Xue, then against Luo Mo, and finally sat side by side with the Lord of the Underworld as equals. This was not only a testament to his enhanced strength but also a reflection of his transformed aura and confidence.
Unknowingly, he had already begun to resist the momentum of these people with his own willpower. Gradually, he had cultivated the same kind of dominance and authority as them, using it to not only counteract but even surpass the overwhelming power of these强者 (strong individuals).
Although Hong Yong is now the leader of the Lan Dao Alliance with three thousand warriors under his command, he has gradually begun to cultivate an air of authority and majesty.
But standing next to Lu Yu, he immediately appeared vastly inferior!
Lu Yu’s words made Hong Yong’s face turn even paler!
Hong Yong was indeed a decisive man. Suddenly, he pulled out a star sword from the waist of a nearby person and with one swift stroke, severed his own left arm at the shoulder. Clenching his teeth against the pain, he said, “Mr. Lu, will you now come to my mountain villa for a visit?”
“Okay!”
Lu Yu nodded and looked at Hong Yong.
Hong Yong made a gesture of invitation with one arm, then led Lu Yu toward the mountain villa along with his men.
The people of the Lando Alliance now all know that the person personally welcomed by the leader is none other than Lu Yu, who caused chaos in Nanjing six months ago. Everyone dares not even breathe loudly, watching Lu Yu from a distance.
He was just a young man of twenty-five. Many people looked at Lu Yu with admiration, truly wishing that one day they too could attain such a status!
The mountain villa was originally a recreational club, with its largest lounge transformed into a reception hall.
In the central living room, directly opposite the entrance and centered in the main seat is a solid wood armchair.
Lu Yu did not stand on ceremony either and made his way directly to the armchair, sitting down without hesitation upon entering.
He didn’t care at all whose territory this was; he had already taken the main seat, causing the people from the Lan Dao Alliance to twitch with anger.
Lu Yu didn’t intend to show them any respect. His attitude by now was very clear—he had come to confront them and demand answers.
At this moment, Lu Yu sat down, while Hong Yong and others dared not to sit.
They stood below with their hands hanging down, as if anxiously awaiting punishment for having done something wrong.
Lu Yu’s eyes swept over the group as he coldly said, “Don’t you all remember what I said half a year ago when I gave the mine to Chen Hui?”
Everyone hesitated, standing in place with trembling legs, and not a single person dared to speak!
They knew, and some had even heard it with their own ears.
However, now that Lu Yu was standing here, who would dare to answer recklessly?
The slash outside the mountain villa was one that even Hong Yong knew he couldn’t block.
Lu Yu was able to kill Ling Batian in a battle even though his power was inferior to Ling Batian’s!
Now, Lu Yu’s strength has reached the peak of level five, making him undoubtedly the strongest person in Nanjing. So, what makes them think they can stand against him?
If you don’t want to die, don’t speak recklessly!
Lu Yu continued, “Was it that I didn’t make myself clear back then, or do you actually think that because I’m not in this city, you can ignore what I say?”
Hong Yong and others could already detect the intense murderous intent in Lu Yu’s words, and their backs were already soaked with sweat!
“Mr. Lu, I… we also have our own difficulties,” Hong Yong sighed, raising his head helplessly. “Although Nanjing City appears to be divided among several major powers, the true ruler is Gu Lei! He has absolute authority; if he decides to replace someone, with just one order, that gang can be wiped out overnight!”
“What can rulers do in an era where the strong prey on the weak? You were given a chance, yet still ended up being trampled upon. You dare not rebel, but you dare to kill my people?” Lu Yu said coldly, “Since I’ve come here, you owe me an explanation. I don’t care who the ruler is—I only want to know whether Chen Hui is dead or not!”
More than ten people stood there with blank expressions as Lu Yu spoke, genuinely unsure of how to respond.
They always feel that, no matter how they look at it, the final answer seems to be death!
Hong Yong’s lips turned blue, as if he knew he was about to die. Suddenly raising his head, he defiantly declared, “He’s dead! We chased him all the way to the Nanjing Bridge, but he ran into the demonic clan’s territory. There’s no way he could have come back alive!”
Lu Yu’s voice turned cold as he said, “Let me ask you again—are you really so confident thinking that having the military behind you means you’ve got me figured out? Have you sent someone to inform the military? Do you actually believe that once the military arrives, you’ll be able to kill me? Do you really think I don’t know what you’ve done just now, or that I’m standing here without purpose?”
Lu Yu’s few sharp questions were so incisive that they seemed to penetrate through Hong Yong’s group’s thoughts, leaving each of them trembling badly in their legs!
Lu Yu’s guess was spot on. Hong Yong had already sent word to the military, and the moment he received the news, he dispatched people immediately. The reason Lu Yu was standing there without taking immediate action was because he was actually waiting for the military personnel to arrive.
Hong Yong’s voice trembled as he said, “Mr. Lu, our Blue Path Alliance was indeed at fault in this matter, but do you really think that if we had actually decided to kill him, Chen Hui would have been able to escape?”
At this moment, someone beside Hong Yong seemed to realize the slim chance of survival as well. He raised his head defiantly and said, “Back then, I was the team leader. Although I failed, at least I alone could have killed Chen Hui and certainly wouldn’t have allowed him to escape across the bridge. If we hadn’t acted, the outcome would have been the same as for Xueyan.”
Hong Yong continued, “After a night of bloodshed, the appearance of that giant python crushed everyone’s hopes of reclaiming the southern bank! The military finally understood that if they continued passively waiting, they would only be waiting for death. Gu Lei ordered to eliminate the Blood Eye first, aiming to centralize all resources under his own control, no longer remaining a backer in the shadows, but instead stepping forward to develop openly. The Blood Eye was the strongest among our three major forces, yet it was wiped out overnight. If we don’t obey, the Blood Eye will be our example. Do we dare to resist?”
Hong Yong paused, gritted his teeth, and said, “That day when we took action, we deliberately left an opening for Chen Hui to escape, because we didn’t want to make enemies with you. However, who could have guessed that Chen Hui thought traps had been set throughout Nanjing, so he fled towards the bridge. We tried several times to block him but failed, and in the end, he still got across! We’ve done everything we could. If you still insist on killing us, we’ll have no choice but to fight back!”
Hong Yong’s eyes blazed with a sharp light, embodying a resolve that feared neither life nor death.
Lu Yu looked at Hong Yong coldly and said in a deep voice, “You dare not resist Gu Lei because you fear death, but don’t you fear me killing you!”
Hong Yong said in a deep voice: “Compared to an individual, I think a powerful faction is even more terrifying! Especially the military—we can’t afford to offend them!”
As he spoke, Hong Yong swung his lone arm, and from the dark corners around the living room, hundreds of people wielding star weapons stepped forward. Each of them exuded fierce and menacing energy, clearly a group of fearless and ferocious fighters!
Lu Yu looked at these people, and instead of getting angry, he smiled and said, “Do you really think that with just over two hundred men, you can kill me? Hong Yong—”
Lu Yu paused slightly, his voice turning cold as he said, “The feud between me and others is not something someone like you can interfere in!”
Hong Yong gritted his teeth and said, “If Mr. Lu is willing to let us go, we promise not to interfere!”
“Do you really think a single powerful force is the most terrifying thing?” Lu Yu rested his arm on the armrest of the chair, propped his chin up with his palm, and smirked at Hong Yong with narrowed eyes. “Is that really what you believe?”
Lu Yu’s posture was relaxed, showing no trace of worry or fear, yet it made everyone standing below feel as if they were facing an emperor, experiencing a suffocating pressure rising from the depths of their hearts.
Hong Yong felt that the light shooting from Lu Yu’s eyes was as eerie as that of a wild beast.
The more casual Lu Yu was, the more afraid they became, and the less confidence they had in their hearts!
Hong Yong gritted his teeth and said fiercely, “Mr. Lu, if you’re willing to let go, we’re willing to offer all the accumulated wealth of the Lan Dao Alliance in exchange!”
At this moment, inside the living room, the sound of footsteps was drawing closer and becoming more chaotic.
A surge of murderous intent was rushing into the living room.
One person said in a dull voice: “Hong Yong, why are you groveling like this!”
Lu Yu lifted his chin and stretched lazily, saying, “Finally here, huh? I thought you guys would take a bit longer.”
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