Chapter 1279: Chapter 117: Mysterious Iron Bursting Arrow_4
Larthas, relieved, quickly obliged and respectfully withdrew.
Lian Dan said, "Junior sister, why bother with this? Since they have already left, let it be. Our master has always had a good relationship with the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, and your conflict with his disciple might upset him." The Red Charming Mercenary Group was able to reach its current scale largely due to Lian Dan’s nature of not holding grudges; he was modest, amiable, and made friends widely. Anyone who knew him would give him a thumbs up as a true gentleman upon mentioning his name.
Di Ya clenched her fists, a flash of cold light in her eyes, and said, "Elder brother, I cannot bear this. You heard it too; they destroyed the East City Gate of Andis City. Andis City is the capital of our Yajin Tribe, it represents our tribe’s face. Such a great humiliation must be avenged. I will explain things to master myself."
Seeing Di Ya so resolute, Lian Dan could do nothing but sigh and said, "Alright then, but do not push them too hard, leave them a way out."
Di Ya did not reply but gathered her scattered golden hair into a ponytail and called, "Someone come."
"Clan Leader, what are your orders?" Two guards walked in and respectfully asked.
Di Ya said in a deep voice, "Prepare the horses and simultaneously summon the first battalion of the Heavy Cavalry to the East City Gate to await my orders."
The guards respectfully replied, "Yes."
In a short while, Larthas returned, accompanied by four elderly men around eighty years old, dressed identically in grey robes, each holding a long wooden staff.
Seeing the four elders, Di Ya’s expression softened significantly, and she slightly bowed to them and said, "Elders, greetings."
The leader of the elders said indifferently, "Clan Leader, no need for formalities. We have already heard about the East City Gate. Have you called us here to capture those people?"
Di Ya nodded and said, "Elder Tian Luo, our opponents this time possess terrifying power, and to reduce casualties among our tribe, I must trouble you all. I will accompany you."
Elder Tian Luo said, "The destruction of the city gate is a major incident for our Yajin Tribe, everything is up to the Clan Leader."
Di Ya added, "Alright, they are probably not far away yet. Let’s set off immediately; we must capture them before they leave the territory of our Yajin Tribe."
Lian Dan suddenly said, "Junior sister, let us go with you."
Di Ya shook her head and replied, "No need, elder brother. You have come from afar and should rest first. After dealing with this matter, I will return immediately to meet you." After saying this, she left without looking back, accompanied by the four elders.
Zhu Yuan asked, "Elder brother, do you think our junior sister can successfully capture those people?"
Lian Dan replied, "I don’t know. Junior brother, did you feel it? These four elders are extraordinary; they seem to possess some mysterious power. However, the disciples of the Sword Saint and his friends are also not weak. It’s still hard to say who will win or lose. To destroy the city gate with a single shot, what kind of power is that! Honestly, I’d like to try that young man’s skill myself."
Zhu Yuan remarked, "Elder brother, have you noticed that ever since our junior sister took over as the Clan Leader of the Yajin Tribe, she has changed a lot. She no longer seems like the lively and adorable sister we knew before."
Lian Dan smiled faintly and said, "Of course, she’s in charge of millions in the Yajin Tribe; naturally, she has to set an example as a Clan Leader. Junior sister has always been ambitious, hoping to become a strong power on the continent. Under her leadership, the tribe is thriving. It seems she is not far from achieving her dreams."
Zhu Yuan noted, "But she’s also not young anymore, and ordinary girls her age would have already married. If we get the chance, we should look for a suitable husband for her."
Lian Dan laughed heartily, "Indeed! However, our junior sister is proud by nature and not just anyone will do; it must be someone who can excel in all aspects to match her. Such a talent is not easy to find! But given her qualifications, she will definitely find a good husband in the future, and we just need to provide our approval."
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In a cave somewhere in the Tian Yuan Continent. The cave was very spacious; in the center was a huge circular altar, with a soft green flame flickering at the center of the altar. Behind the flame stood a tall figure, wrapped in black, with four similarly dressed individuals behind him. The chests of the five black-clothed figures were embroidered with a ferocious portrait in gold thread, shimmering a golden halo, looking slightly blurry but emitting a terrifying feel. The only difference between the front black figure and the four behind was that no skin, including the eyes, could be seen from the outside; standing there, they resembled lifeless statues. However, the eyes of the four behind were visible, shimmering with the same eerie light as the green flame on the altar. Below the altar, in the darkness, the occasional different silhouettes could be seen as the green light from the altar flashed.
"Green King, are you aware of your crime?" An androgynous voice emerged from above the altar, its tone strangely both soft and harsh, giving off an odd sensation.
A tall figure in black stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Sect Hierarch, your subordinate is aware of his crime. Due to my mistake, many of our people have perished. Please, Sect Hierarch, punish me."
