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Chapter 398 398: Though Millions of People Stand in My Way, I Shall Proceed!

"Adoptive Father, please make the decision!" the Demon General pleaded. "I know what the Power General said before he died, but if we do nothing, how will the world view our Thunder Sect? Besides, the Qifei Group's ambitions won't stop here. Once they fully establish themselves in Kang City, they will begin to expand outward. They have already expanded their business to other cities. The only place where they still rely on the Lei Mansion to operate is Thunder City. But I doubt they want to keep it that way. They are definitely coming!"

The Demon General looked at Cao Shaqing, at the renowned Lord Lei, his expression filled with worry. He hated the Qifei Group! He hated Kang City! But he was even more worried about a future that could spiral out of control.

This time, the Fire General did not object. Although he had cautioned them to be careful, he knew Lord Lei would not simply sit back and do nothing. His only son had died in Kang City. He had definitely lost his usual composure. It was just like when Liu Bei lost his sworn brother Guan Yu; despite the constant pleas from Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun, he never abandoned his campaign against Wu Country. Sometimes, even the calmest people make foolish mistakes.

As he expected, Cao Shaqing slowly raised his head. He coldly commanded, "Fire General, send the order. In three days, we will hold the funeral for the fallen heroic spirits of the Thunder Sect. I want the Qifei Group, and that man Yang Qi, to accompany our sect's heroic spirits to the grave! I want everyone in Jingnan Prefecture to know what I am about to do!"

"Adoptive Father!" the Fire General tried to persuade him further.

"Say no more. My mind is made up!" Cao Shaqing cut him off and continued, "Also, order all of the Thunder Sect's masters abroad to return! The sixteen Elders of the Thunder Sect. The three hundred Deacons. Not a single one can be missing. They must all return to the Thunder Sect within three days."

Hearing this command, everyone's heart trembled. The Thunder Sect, one of the Four Gates and Six Families of Jingnan Prefecture, was finally making a major move.

In truth, the Four Gates and Six Families didn't just operate businesses in Thunder City. The commerce of the entire Jingnan Prefecture was under their collective control. Thus, many members of the Thunder Sect were actually stationed elsewhere, managing the sect's businesses. But this time, in Cao Shaqing's view, the Thunder Sect faced an unprecedented challenge. Therefore, these members had to return. The Thunder Sect was going to completely eliminate the threat from Kang City.

What made them tremble was the inability to imagine the terrifying scenes that would unfold. Yet, they all shared a single thought. The Qifei Group is finished! Yang Qi is finished!

When the news spread, the entire Jingnan Prefecture trembled, especially the Martial Arts World. It was like a massive earthquake. The Thunder Sect had not made such a grand move in decades. Now, they were even ignoring their businesses in other regions to recall all their personnel. Have they gone mad? Something truly monumental was happening. Everyone knew that the deaths of Cao Geng and the others had pushed Lord Lei beyond his limits, causing him to lose all composure.

After the orders were issued, Martial Artists from dozens of towns across Jingnan Prefecture began rushing toward Thunder City. They filled the high-speed trains, the airplanes, and the highways. Their figures were everywhere. They were all heading to attend the funeral in three days. Everyone knew this would be far more than a simple funeral. With so many people gathering, this was the prelude to something immense.

This move also put the other members of the Four Gates and Six Families on high alert. They all began to make preparations to deal with the impending changes. If the Thunder Sect decided to use this opportunity to attack them, it would be no laughing matter.

At the Thunder Sect.

Lord Lei, whose hair had only been flecked with gray, found it had turned completely white overnight. He sat there, his eyes filled with nothing but coldness and hatred. He couldn't calm down. Every time he thought of his son's corpse, he would be overcome with rage.

The Demon General and Fire General stood on either side of him. The Demon General's eyes burned with killing intent, while the Fire General appeared anxious. He didn't know what was coming, but he felt trouble was brewing.

"Adoptive Father, at your command, our members from all over are rushing back," the Demon General reported excitedly. "By my count, seven or eight thousand have already arrived. Some of the Thunder Sect's peripheral organizations have also sworn their loyalty and wish to attend the funeral."

Cao Shaqing nodded, glancing first at the Fire General, then back at the Demon General. "Demon General, you have been bloodthirsty since you were young, which is why I rarely sent you on missions. But this time, you need not hold back. I want the Qifei Group to drown in a river of blood. I want Kang City reduced to ruins! Unleash yourself to your heart's content!"

"I will, Adoptive Father!" the Demon General nodded, his killing aura growing even thicker.

"Fire General!" Cao Shaqing sighed. "I know you still have reservations, but now is the time for everyone in the Thunder Sect to stand united. People say that among the Six Generals, the Demon General is the strongest. But I know that you are the strongest of them all. It is time to remove the shackles you wear. Let everyone witness the might of our Thunder Sect. Let them all understand the price of offending us!"

The people around them shuddered. The Fire General had worn shackles since an incident when he was twenty. After his Combat Power was restricted, he had never truly demonstrated his full capabilities. But people knew how terrifying he was. Even with the shackles, he was still the leader of the Six Generals. Without them, how horrifying would he be? Lord Lei is too furious! He actually ordered the Fire General to remove his shackles. This is sheer madness!

Even the Demon General couldn't help but shiver. It seems our Adoptive Father is truly enraged this time.

The Fire General took a deep breath as a fiery power burst forth from within him. "Adoptive Father, although I disagree with this course of action, I will obey your decision. In this battle, I will show the Qifei Group a vision of their apocalypse!"

The onlookers trembled once more. The Fire General was truly about to unleash his full power. Once he acted, not even he could control his might. Who knew how many souls would be reaped in the ensuing destruction? The thought was terrifying.

Kang City.

Yang Qi received the news almost immediately. Huang Borren, who had already begun establishing informants in Thunder City, called him.

Yang Qi's brow furrowed. "This Cao Shaqing... does he fancy himself a repeat of the Battle of Yiling from the Three Kingdoms period? However, I won't let him bring the flames of war to Kang City."

"Boss, I suggest you lie low for a while!" Huang Borren urged, his heart pounding with fear. "The Thunder Sect's power to rally its members is terrifying. All sixteen Elders and over three hundred Deacons have already returned, and the numbers are still growing. No matter how powerful you are, Boss, you are still just one man."

"To be honest, I'm surprised myself. I underestimated the power of the Four Gates and Six Families," Yang Qi admitted. "But, though I may face a million men, I will go forth! That is settled. Even if it means my death, so be it!"

Huang Borren's mouth fell open, but he didn't know what more he could say. His boss's courage was something he could never hope to match. Perhaps from the day he set foot on this path, his boss had already envisioned this moment. That must be why he felt no fear.