"Rong'er, this is Yang Yitian, your..." "Grandpa!" Yang Rong already knew, having discovered it while investigating Yang Yi.

What she hadn't known was that her maternal grandfather would come to see her personally.

Tears streamed down her face as she threw herself into Yang Yitian's embrace, sobbing uncontrollably. "Rong'er, Grandpa..." Yang Yitian swallowed hard.

He felt deeply guilty toward Yang Rong.

If he had been a little more careful back then, none of this would have happened! "Grandpa, don't say it.

Don't say any more! Rong'er knows, I know everything!" "Alright, alright, spare a thought for me too," Yang Xuan said testily, though he couldn't stop the tears welling up either. "Rong'er, why did you do this? Do you really want to sacrifice your own happiness just to help Xiao Yi?" Ignoring Yang Xuan, Yang Yitian asked, his face a mixture of doting affection and profound sadness. "Grandpa, the die is cast.

Rong'er only wants my younger brother to be well and to fulfill Father and Mother's final wishes.

My brother cannot interfere with the affairs of the Tianlong lineage." Yang said, raising her tear-streaked, flushed face.

Hearing this, Yang Yitian couldn't help but sigh deeply, "Alas, truly, all I wish for now is that you two could be reunited and acknowledge each other." "We will, Grandpa!" Meanwhile, in the northern territories, the situation seemed to be escalating drastically.

Conflict raged everywhere, and territories belonging to the Crown Prince Party were being incessantly attacked by unknown assailants (who were, in fact, Ye Han’s forces).

This kept local law enforcement overwhelmed, leaving police stations so busy they’d forgotten their own mothers' names.

At the same time, in the heart of the capital city. "Boss, what do we do now? Ye Han's people are everywhere.

The Dragon Lord has sent reinforcements, but we are being beaten back repeatedly!" Fang Kai looked utterly distraught.

Mo Leng chimed in, "That's right, Boss.

What should we do? All the northern territories are under attack, and our own people are being killed, causing widespread panic.

Rumors are even spreading that since we submitted to the Black God Gang, we haven't been able to mount any resistance whatsoever!" "Boss!" "Boss!" Seeing that Ling Tian offered no reaction, simply standing by the floor-to-ceiling window gazing at the cityscape, both men understood this was merely a warning from Yang Yi.

Forced by circumstances, Yang Yi compelling them to submit was just using them to cross a bridge.

Ling Tian wasn't surprised by Yang Yi's thinking; if anything, he wondered if it was time to make his own true final decision. "Bo—!" Before they could finish calling out, Ling Tian turned around and said, "It’s fine, I know what to do.

Alas, we have lost this battle." "We lost?" They exchanged bewildered glances, finding Ling Tian increasingly incomprehensible. "We lost to Yang Yi.

From this day forward, the words 'Crown Prince Party' will cease to exist in this world." The two were momentarily stunned.

After a moment's thought, they seemed to grasp something and muttered hesitantly, "Could it be?" "Sigh!" Ling Tian let out a mournful sigh.

...................................... "Young Master, our forces have successfully routed the Crown Prince Party’s strongholds.

Should we press the advantage and annihilate the entire party now?" Tian Si asked with palpable excitement. "How many of our troops are currently surrounding the capital area?" "Seventy percent of our forces have converged here!" "Good.

The remaining thirty percent will maintain a defensive perimeter outside.

Everyone else, move to utterly destroy the Crown Prince Party!" Ye Han commanded, his face grim, waving his hand forcefully. "Yes!" Tian Si immediately turned and left.

Subsequently, Ye Han suddenly called out, "Tian San!" "Your subordinate awaits!" Tian San materialized instantly before Ye Han. "Have the Ten Elders of the Heavenly Ghosts begun their operation?" "Yes, as per the Young Master's instructions.

They have begun besieging the Tianlong lineage; the fighting has already started." "Excellent.

Take this message back: tell them I will return to support them immediately once matters here are concluded!" "Understood!" Tian San vanished with a flash of movement.

After dismissing him, the sinister smile on Ye Han’s face deepened considerably.

Perhaps this confirmed what was said earlier—his smile would only grow more intense.

However, how long that smile could be sustained remained to be seen. "Dragon Lord!" "Enter!" Yang Yi sat in his study.

One had to admit the villa's layout was unique: a separate study, a dedicated office, and a grand hall downstairs capable of hosting numerous guests—it was clearly a lavish estate. "Dragon Lord!" Long Yi entered and reported, "Feng Shi and Lian Xue successfully broke through.

Ye Han’s men did not detect them!" "Oh? How is the preparation coming along?" Yang Yi felt a surge of joy. "As you commanded, Dragon Lord, the Miyamoto family of Japan, allied with the Japanese underworld, has dispatched twenty thousand personnel.

From Britain, the Blood-Weeping Assassin Guild and the Royal Aristocracy, including the Leicai family, have sent thirty thousand.

The American side, due to their recent stabilization, has only managed to deploy just over six thousand personnel." "Furthermore, Black God Gang forces nationwide have mobilized extensively.

Steward Han has ordered all qualified members of the Black God Guard to concentrate near the northern frontiers.

I believe, with just one command from the Dragon Lord, our forces can launch a counterattack!" Long Yi's expression was ecstatic; one might easily mistake it for bloodlust. "Good, very good!" Yang Yi mused. "Is everyone in position now?" "Yes, they are currently on the outer perimeter of the northern region!" "The perimeter?" Yang Yi frowned suddenly.

There weren't that many people gathered here initially, meaning the people currently near him were few in number.

The experts from Chinatown, under Murong Liantian's supervision, were already stationed in certain parts of the capital.

The Ten Generals and the Six Paths of Reincarnation were by his side.

The Five Elements Death Gods and Death Soldiers were few in number, and the Black God Guard totaled only about six thousand, with some units already deployed to deal with Ye Han’s forces.

The Xuanmen and two of the Eight Great Families—the Xuanyuan and Ye families—were secretly engaged in tying down the remaining three major sects, preventing their forces from converging here entirely.

His available strength here was limited, making the situation somewhat perilous.

Yang Yi fell into deep contemplation. "Husband?" Xiu'er noticed Yang Yi's preoccupation and asked with a slight furrow in her brow, "Husband, are you worried that our forces here are insufficient to hold out until the external forces can regroup here?" "En," Yang Yi nodded. "We have few forces remaining here, and this mobilization has already drawn upon Black God Gang members from across the nation and the world.

If we cannot hold out here, then..." "Boss!" "Yi Ge!" "Yi!" Fatty Lin and the others entered from the doorway, speaking in unison, "Don't forget about us!" "Boss, Fourth Brother is utilizing his family's power, how could I fall behind?" Xu Ming chuckled mysteriously. "Uh, you all?" Yang Yi felt a warmth spread through him, yet he was puzzled by Xu Ming's words.

Xu Ming seemed to read Yang Yi’s mind, laughing, "Don't worry, Boss.

I still have men, otherwise my rank as a General would be for nothing." "Oh?" "Yes, it's true! Yi Ge, Third Brother has been hiding treasures!" Fatty Lin added with a grin.

Yang Yi immediately asked, "How so?" "Boss, when I was in the military district, I monopolized an entire regiment.

They are all my subordinates now; with one command, I believe they can be here immediately.

And they are currently right here in the capital area!" "Well done." Yang Yi stood up and boomed, "Xu Ming, heed my command!" "I am here!" "Immediately summon that contingent of troops for my inspection!" "You got it!" Xu Ming smiled slightly, accepted the order, and cheerfully walked toward the doorway.

Then, Yang Yi called out to Long Yi, "Long Yi, heed my command!" "Your subordinate awaits!" "Immediately notify all Black God Gang units in the capital to converge here.

Also, immediately notify the external forces: the moment Ye Han's troops approach the capital borders, they are to move with maximum speed to wipe out any remaining forces Ye Han has outside, leaving none behind, and converge here for a full-scale counterattack!" "Yes!" Long Yi acknowledged and departed.

Everyone present looked at each other, their faces alight with excited smiles. "Boss, Yi Ge! The final act is finally upon us," Fatty Lin and Ye Xiaohou said together. "En, I only hope we achieve an even greater victory in this battle!" Yang Yi's expression was resolute, an aura of kingship emanating from him.

Everyone present smiled faintly, unconcerned about the outcome.

In this life, one must engage in such a grand, sweeping struggle, lest they pass through the world without purpose.