The roaring did not cease, and the myriad bolts of thunder seemed intent on never ending, interwoven with countless long-bridge-like rainbows amidst the scattered light pulp that appeared both gold and jade in color, celebrating the emergence of a most noble existence in the world.
"This..."
Inside the courtyard of the governor's mansion in Qingdu, whether servant or master; everyone was shocked as they gazed at the spectacle above. Even though the governor's mansion held significant sway in Qingdu, and the servants shared its glory, when had they ever seen such a scene?
"Father, what on earth is going on?" Xu Mingli couldn't help but ask aloud.
The Qingdu Prefectural Governor looked up at the sky, his lips trembling slightly yet unable to utter a word.
After a while, he spoke incredulously, "It's the Xiahong Clan... When I went to Di Hong City for my duty years ago, I was also fortunate to witness a noble descendant of the Xiahong Clan undergoing bloodline awakening. He was a great-grandson of a Commandery Prince, and behind his family was the legendary Fourteenth Prince, but this spectacle..."
At that moment, he felt as though he had returned to that night in Di Hong City.
Back then, he had watched in speechless amazement as the spectacle of thunder accompanying the crisscrossing rainbow bridges and light pulp scattered over the human world deeply engraved itself in his heart.
But compared to the magnificent spectacle he was witnessing now, that previous event seemed absolutely trivial.
Like the light of a firefly versus the radiance of the full moon, how could they even be compared?
"It is said that the purer the bloodline of the Xiahong Clan, the grander the spectacle when it awakens."
The reflection of the entire sky could be seen in the eyes of the Qingdu Prefectural Governor as he spoke dreamily, slowly saying, "A spectacle that seems endless... even if not one of the legendary princes, must be at least a biological offspring of some prince..."
Xu Mingli was also taken aback and muttered, "A biological child of a prince? Perhaps even a prince himself?"
To the people of Great Yong, God Emperor was the only mythical being.
Thus, the descendants of God Emperor were also beings beyond the ordinary.
This was no longer just about royal power.
It was a thousand-year undisputed faith.
Even descendants of Xiahong several generations removed from the God Emperor, even without awakened bloodlines, still held special privileges and were treated favorably, which speaks volumes about the high status of the Xiahong Clan.
And now, Qingdu, this small northwestern frontier city, is witnessing the awakening of a royal of the Xiahong Clan with an extremely pure bloodline?
"Who could it be?"
A suspicion sparked in the mind of Qingdu's Prefectural Governor, "Baili Fengzhi, this Great Commander who suddenly made such a fuss about coming to Qingdu to look for someone, could it possibly be that Xia Lie?"
...
On Qingque Road.
Thousands of Armored Soldiers from the Personal Guard had already been fully mobilized, marching in an orderly fashion toward a side street near Qingque Road.
Each one was a Martial Artist of the military, armed and armored. The sound of thousands of footsteps hitting the ground seemed to shake the street of Qingque Road itself, their battle-hardened ferocity exuded an unstoppable momentum, making onlookers quickly step aside.
"Boom!"
Each Armored Soldier, strong and powerful, amid the heavy clashing of armor, would quickly demolish and flatten any civilian walls that could potentially be an obstacle; the residents were also quickly evacuated.
Even when they encountered thicker and sturdier walls, a high-skilled Martial Artist among the thousands of Personal Guard would immediately take action.
"Rumble..."
As the sound of collapsing continued to rise and fall, dust rose and gravel scattered.
The nearby commoners, terrified by the sight, hurriedly grabbed their belongings and fled to distant places.
Many others noticed the commotion here and watched from afar, but dared not come a step closer.
In no time at all.
This street had become a wasteland of ruins for a hundred yards, leaving only the last residential house standing.
It was a somewhat shabby cottage, small in size, which wouldn't cost much even if sold.
In the yard stood a Golden Elm tree, quietly situated amid the ruins.
But no soldier approached this small house.
Even though the gate was wide open, from the front, one could clearly see the doors of the house inside.
Yet no one stepped inside.
It seemed like the only pure land amid the ruins.
"Hmm?"
Dressed in a fiery war robe and wearing a silver mask, Baili Fengzhi with his tall and slender stature, stood on an open space, his narrow phoenix eyes intently focused on that small house not far away.
"My lord."
At that moment, Deputy Command Lu appeared from the alleys in the distance, flashing between spots, and soon arrived in front of Baili Fengzhi.
"How are the preparations?" Baili Fengzhi's gaze remained fixed on the house, and he asked without turning his head.
"Everything is ready. Lin Yue's house has been fully surrounded, and the military Barrier has been set up."
Deputy Command Lu stated, "Unless the opponent has an exorbitantly high realm, even a highly skilled cultivator who might break the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier would need to kill more than half of the Personal Guard to have a hope of breaking out."
Baili Fengzhi nodded slightly and said, "My Personal Guard, each one a defender of the country and highly acclaimed warrior for Great Yong. Any cultivator who dares to slaughter them recklessly will surely be wrapped in sin."
"Sir, should we initiate an attack?" Deputy Command Lu asked.
"Let's wait here."
Baili Fengzhi spoke indifferently, "Xia Lie of the Xiahong Clan is currently undergoing his bloodline awakening, and the opponent has not made a move against Xia Lie in the past few months. There might be other reasons, or perhaps they are also apprehensive. It's better not to rush in recklessly as we might still have a chance to negotiate."