WDQK: Divorcing Ling Qingzhu

Huángpǔ City.

At the small plaza of the Huángpǔ family.

On the high platform.

Chen Xuan sat in the grand master's chair prepared by the elders of the Huángpǔ family, looking down with a detached gaze.

At that moment, homeless wanderers and beggars unleashed their long-heldto resentment toward the Huángpǔ clan.

Nearby, the Pleasure Ape seemed eager to show its true power before its master, hoping to earn more rewards in the future.

Refusing to be outdone, it fought with grit.

For a time, dark clouds loomed over the Huángpǔ clan.

All of the Huángpǔ family members looked ashen.

This was the third day.

They had no idea how long this young man intended to torment them.

During this time, many hot-blooded youths, refusing to surrender, had perished by Chen 'Ten Thousand Soul-Binding Banner.

Yet, the rest endured, hoping that one day, they might rise again and avenge themselves.

Another sunset.

Grateful for the opportunity, the homeless and beggars prepared to return the next day.

Chen Xuan, however, spoke: "After tonight, there's no need for you to return. The Huángpǔ clan will be erased from Tianxuan Continent, and none of its people will remain."

"What?"

The homeless and beggars were taken aback. Though feeling a bit regretful, they dared not say more and promptly left.

But the members of the Huángpǔ clan were furious, especially the women.

"You demon! We've surrendered to you—why can't you spare us?"

"Karma will come around! Heaven won't forgive you!"

"You fiend, not only did you kill our kin and dishonor our women, but you also wish to annihilate us! Heaven will punish you!"

The insults grew harsher, more vitriolic.

Chen Xuan raised his hand, channeling energy into his Banner.

In the next moment, the banner glowed with black light, and as Chen Xuan waved his hand, countless spectral chains rained down upon those in the plaza, like a deadly cascade.

In an instant, amidst their wails, he absorbed every soul into the banner.

Silence fell.

Chen Xuan then used a flame technique to cremate the corpses below, giving them a "free cremation."

As for the Huángpǔ clan's lands, anyone was free to take them. He had no interest.

After completing this, Chen Xuan left.

Soon after his departure, the various factions within Huángpǔ City divided the Huángpǔ clan's lands amongst themselves.

Meanwhile, news of the Huángpǔ clan's demise began to spread, eventually reaching the Great Desolate County.

"Have you heard? The Huángpǔ clan has been wiped out!"

"Impossible! The Huángpǔ clan is one of the four great families of the Great Yan Dynasty. Who could have the strength to do that?"

"It's true. If you don't believe me, go see for yourself."

"I also heard that the Huángpǔ clan's women were defiled by a beast."

"A beast? Seriously?"

At the royal palace of the Great Yan Dynasty, Wang Fu reported gravely, "Clan Leader, this is no mere rumor!"

"But how could someone eliminate Huángpǔ Long, who was near Nirvana stage?"

Wang Lei was puzzled, while Wang Fu speculated, "Could it be... that person?"

"Who?"

"The one who exterminated everyone but the Lin family during the Ancient Monument event."

"It's unlikely. If it were him, he'd have wiped us out long ago."

"Regardless, our Wang family is in grave danger," Wang Fu warned, considering if he should flee.

After all... the clan may be valuable, but life is priceless.

Wang Lei decided, "I must go to Qin City and consult with Clan Leader Qin. Perhaps we can form an alliance with the imperial family for mutual protection."

The emperor had also received the news.

Seated on his throne, Mo Jingtian drummed his fingers on the armrest, frowning.

The cloaked figure beside him suggested, "Your Majesty, I suspect it might be that powerful figure."

"Don't jump to conclusions without evidence," Mo Jingtian cautioned.

The cloaked figure bowed deeply. "My apologies, Your Majesty."

Soon after, two strong presences approached the imperial palace.

Moments later, Wang Lei and Qin Zhenfeng appeared before Mo Jingtian.

"Your Majesty, have you heard about the Huángpǔ clan?" Wang Lei asked, his face serious.

Mo Jingtian nodded, "Yes, I have a plan."

Both men relaxed a bit.

After they were seated, Mo Jingtian continued, "You've heard about the extermination of the Lin clan's branch in Yan City, correct?"

"Yes," both men replied, nodding.

Mo Jingtian explained, "I managed to establish contact with a relative of the one responsible."

"Your Majesty, really?" Wang Lei's excitement was evident.

If they could enlist this person, revenge for their kin would be within reach, and elevating the Great Yan Dynasty to a mid-level realm wouldn't be impossible!

Mo Jingtian confirmed, "If we show enough sincerity, he may not refuse to help us."

The ultimate show of sincerity he could offer was his throne itself.

Wang Lei spoke up first, "If this person avenges my Wang family, I'm willing to pay any price!"

"My Qin family too!" Qin Zhenfeng agreed.

Meanwhile, near the Great Yan Dynasty's border, several figures appeared.

One of them vanished briefly, only to reappear moments later with a smile. "Destroying a whole clan—such intense malice."

"Too much? Given similar circumstances, with your temper, the entire Great Yan Dynasty would likely be gone by now," another figure teased.

"That's true."

"Alright, enough talk. This mission must succeed—no failures allowed!"

"There will be no failures!"