Yet, the sudden emergence of Xuanyuan Jue—even as a prince—saw him lead armies that forced the two great empires into repeated retreats. Once he ascended to the throne, he directly expelled the Tuoba clan from within the Tiangang Mountain Range, driving them to the northern grasslands, which subsequently formed the present-day Mengtu Empire. Later, he personally led his forces south and annihilated the once overwhelmingly powerful Hanyun Empire in one stroke, nearly wiping out the Nanfeng family entirely; only a scant few managed to escape the massacre...

From then on, the Tianyuan Empire commanded awe across all directions...

But the Nanfeng family, a lineage flowing with noble blood, found themselves relentlessly hunted, eventually forced to erase their names and live in obscurity...

Later, the Luo family rose in the south and single-handedly established the Shu-Yun Kingdom, receiving crucial support from the Nanfeng family. Members of the Nanfeng family willingly entered the palace to serve the Luo family like beasts of burden, with one singular demand: that should the opportunity ever arise, the Shu-Yun Kingdom must exert all its strength to help the Nanfeng family exact vengeance upon the Tianyuan Empire...

This was the promise the Luo family made to the Nanfeng family...

To conceal their identities, the Nanfeng family not only changed their names but also chose self-castration as a path, becoming eunuchs within the palace...

For the former royalty to willingly become eunuchs—what profound humiliation, and what utter resolve! Even the Xuanyuan family could never have conceived of such a thing...

Of course, to ensure the continuation of the Nanfeng bloodline, not everyone truly underwent castration. A portion of them still managed to blend into the palace, but their demeanor, conduct, and appearance were indistinguishable from ordinary eunuchs; aside from the Luo family members, no one else knew the truth...

The old man before them was one such individual. His original name was Nanfeng Yun, and he had watched Luo Xiaofeng grow up. It could be said that a large measure of Luo Xiaofeng’s current achievements owed itself to this elder...

He also had a grandson serving at the Third Young Master's residence, and because of this connection, he had always held the Third Young Master in high regard...

Luo Xiaofeng was aware of all this, but what did awareness matter? One was a promise bequeathed by their ancestors, the other, the ambition burning in his own heart. The combination of the two compelled him toward the decision he had made...

He could only hope that Ye Jingyu would not disappoint him...

Just as Luo Xiaofeng and Nanfeng Yun were in discussion (Full text novel reading, find it at .1.(1.m.Literature Network), in the residence of the Eldest Young Master, Luo Haitian, a distinctly different, unrestrained gathering was underway...

Luo Haitian, his face dark with gloom, was venting his fury upon one palace maid after another. He was truly enraged, truly consumed by jealousy—why did the Third Master possess such a singular talent under his command...

Present at the scene, besides himself, was another man with hair white as frost and an aged face, yet whose physical vigor was incredibly formidable, shamelessly thrusting himself forward with an intensity that matched Luo Haitian's own...

"Mr. Tao, can you eliminate that fellow for me?" Luo Haitian’s eyes flashed with madness...

If he could not possess that talent, then no one else could either...

Since Qin Yunxiao, a mere Xiantian realm master, couldn't kill you, I will find a Zongshi realm expert to do it. Let's see just how tough your life is...

"Eldest Young Master need not worry. A mere Wushi is not worth mentioning. The moment he leaves the Third Young Master's residence, I guarantee he will find no place to bury his body..." The white-haired man spoke with absolute confidence, just as he was engaged in his current activity...

"Excellent. These palace maids are yours to savor slowly, Mr. Tao..." Luo Haitian sneered coldly as he pulled himself off the woman beneath him...

"The Eldest Young Master is welcome to his pleasure..." The man called Mr. Tao smiled lewdly and continued to writhe amidst the surrounding flesh-and-blood grove...

Meanwhile, at the Marquis of Baiyun’s estate, Qin Yan stood anxiously in Qin Yunxiao’s chamber, his gaze fixed with deep worry upon Qin Yunxiao, who lay inert on the bed...

The force of Ye Jingyu's single punch had been overwhelming. It not only shattered three of Qin Yunxiao’s ribs but also sent him flying a considerable distance, crashing into a wall before finally stopping. Even though Qin Yunxiao was a Xiantian Martial Master, he was gravely injured...

Had it not been for the profound Xiantian True Qi circulating within him, such a heavy blow would have claimed his life instantly; there would have been no chance for revival...

"Ye Jingyu... Ye Jingyu... If I do not kill you, I will never rest easy... Miao, you must go personally. Do not return to see me unless you bring Ye Jingyu's head..." Seeing that his son’s injuries had been tended to but showed no signs of waking, Qin Yan was nearly driven mad...

This was his only son; he had a grand future planned. How could he afford to lose this most beloved child...

"Yes, my Lord Marquis..." A chilling voice echoed in the room, followed by silence. Qin Yuting, standing nearby without any sign of sorrow, felt her expression shift...

Her father intended to assassinate Ye Jingyu and had dispatched Miao. What was she to do? She clearly understood that since her father had arrived in Yunjing, all sorts of experts had continuously appeared around him, making Qin Yan’s image in her mind even more mysterious and treacherous...

And the person named Miao just now was an unparalleled assassin skilled in concealing his aura—an assassin who had reached the Zongshi realm. For such an individual to act personally, how could failure possibly be the outcome...

Jingyu, how can I possibly help you?

Qin Yuting’s heart was filled with apprehension, but she lacked even the clearance to leave the Marquis’s estate; how could she possibly aid Ye Jingyu?

While all factions were plotting ways to eliminate Ye Jingyu, the residence of the Third Young Master was ablaze with lamplight, figures moving swiftly...

Even the hundred barbarian warriors residing at the Dan Yun Villa had been summoned and now densely encircled Ye Jingyu's room...

Ye Jingyu’s great victory over Qin Yunxiao today had caused a sensation throughout Yunjing and had thoroughly infuriated the Eldest Young Master. Luo Ruofeng, who knew his elder brother's thoughts well, certainly did not wish for any unexpected incident to occur at this critical juncture...

Having witnessed Ye Jingyu's formidable power, he had made an unshakeable decision: no matter what, he must preserve Ye Jingyu's life... for he would become his strongest support in the future...

In Ye Jingyu’s room, all four Xiantian masters serving Luo Ruofeng were present, and even Xiao Muzi was assigned there, personally attending to Ye Jingyu...

Fox Yu'meng, Fox Yu'qi, Chi Yi'xiu—these masters all remained inside the chamber, adopting a stance ready to meet any assault. Only Little Peach Peach lay casually to one side, ceaselessly gnawing on a pork hock...

Even Luo Ruofeng himself remained personally inside Ye Jingyu's room, as if afraid Ye Jingyu might vanish...

"Third Young Master, Eunuch Yun requests an audience outside the door..." At that moment, a servant’s voice suddenly called from outside the entrance...

Eunuch Yun? Luo Ruofeng was momentarily stunned. Why would he seek him out? Was he perhaps coming to visit Xiao Muzi? He knew clearly that Eunuch Yun was Nanfeng Yun...