Chapter 1470: Young Generation

The dozen or so masked figures he brought quickly used a special method to transmit sound waves. Soon, more and more powerful cultivators appeared in the surroundings. In no time, Xu Yang's Invincible Mercenary Group, consisting of four members, found themselves completely encircled by three layers of people.

"The Black Duke family's power is not something you outsiders can come and go from as you please. Since you refuse to follow the rules, we will be forced to suppress you according to our family's regulations."

Among the newcomers were four refined-looking young individuals, each possessing a distinct hair color that corresponded to the manifestation of their specialized elemental power. These four were, in fact, among the twelve strongest young talents of the Black Duke family. They were also four prodigies stationed at the Black Duke family's main base in the Kunlun Abyss, specifically responsible for resolving internal conflicts of interest. Upon being summoned by the team led by the black-clad masked man, the immediate appearance of these four top young powerhouses propelled the Black Duke family's influence to its peak.

"What's this? Is there really someone so audacious as to cause trouble on our Black Duke family's territory?" Among the four young men, the blue-haired youth, who appeared to be in his early twenties, spoke coldly. This individual was over two meters tall with a very robust physique. His deep blue eyes, along with every part of his body, shimmered with an incredibly brilliant deep blue light. Terrifying electrical energy crackled around him, making him appear extremely powerful, and his words carried an aggressive aura.

"Stop trying to show off in front of us. It's obvious that your so-called Black Duke family established this completely unreasonable trading model, infringing upon our Invincible Mercenary Group."

As soon as Long Kun finished speaking, the young man, whose body was radiating blue light, burst into laughter. "What you've said is quite amusing. Among all the mercenary groups formed in Jialan City, who isn't aware of the Four Noble Families' influence throughout the Kunlun Abyss? It's clearly *you* who aren't following the rules! Even if we take a thousand steps back, even if we *did* set unfair rules, what can you do about it? This world operates on the principle of the strong prevailing and the survival of the fittest. If you can't change the rules, you can only choose to adapt!"

This time, Xu Yang finally lost his patience. A cold smile on his face, he stepped forward to stand before the other three, meeting the gaze of the arrogant young man. "You're right about that: if you can't change something, you can only adapt. But what if we *choose* to change the rules?"

The moment he spoke, Xu Yang unleashed a dense wave of murderous intent without warning. He perfectly controlled this deadly aura within his gaze, sending two blood-red light waves shooting from his pupils. They locked onto the very being of the young man enveloped in lightning power. Immediately, the young man fell into an unprecedented state of panic and terror. Frantic cries escaped his lips as his entire body began to convulse and twist uncontrollably. He finally collapsed weakly to his knees, issuing painful pleas and abandoning his dignity in front of everyone as he frantically kowtowed to Xu Yang, begging for mercy.

"I was ignorant and blind. Please, sir, release me from this binding power. This strength is truly terrifying."

Little did he know the condensed nature of Xu Yang's murderous aura, which was bound deep within his soul. Such pain was truly indescribable; those who hadn't personally experienced it were not qualified to judge the lightning youth's weakness.

Witnessing one of their twelve vanguard companions tormented to such a state by a single glance from Xu Yang, the other three youths, also possessing powerful elemental abilities, immediately stepped forward, ready to attack. Xu Yang, however, merely sneered and bound his blood-red light, filled with powerful murderous intent, onto the bodies of the remaining three.

"You are not qualified to appear before me as saviors. I stated that from now on, we will change the rules set by the Black Duke family. If you can find someone powerful enough to contend with my strength, then bring them here immediately; I wish to speak with them face-to-face. However, if you cannot, then revoke your laughable regulations immediately."

Xu Yang's voice suddenly grew colder. In an instant, all four of these most powerful young members of the Black Duke family fell to their knees. Their painful cries did not cease. However, Xu Yang seemed to have no intention of instantly obliterating them; he merely wished to teach them a lesson.

"The fact that you are kneeling and begging for mercy signifies that none of you four have cultivated to a truly recognized realm. This is because, at your core, you are still far from being able to completely cast aside the seven emotions and six desires. Such a spiritual state disqualifies you from being presumptuous in our presence. The reason I didn't kill you is to make you understand that there are many more powerful domains in this world that you have yet to encounter. Do not interact with strangers with such an arrogant attitude, otherwise, next time you will not have this opportunity to receive your opponent's forgiveness."

After speaking, Xu Yang gently waved his hand, immediately withdrawing the murderous aura from the four young men. The four gasped for air as if completely exhausted, trying their best to recover their composure. However, they also understood that the four individuals before them were far beyond their ability to contend with.

"Now, I'd like to ask if your Black Duke family has any other interesting rules?" Xu Yang clearly posed this rhetorical question with a smile, yet not a single member of the Black Duke family present dared to be insolent in front of him.

"Rules are made by people, and your four sirs' strength is immense, far beyond what our level can contend with. We were ignorant before, please forgive us. From now on, the Invincible Mercenary Group can freely capture any monstrous beasts within the Black Duke family's territory, without needing to pay us any share."

The leading young cultivator, still enveloped in lightning, now became much more submissive. Witnessing his suddenly humble posture, which contrasted sharply with his previous demeanor, Long Kun sneered from the side.

"You're nothing but a bunch of paper tigers. Your strength doesn't even warrant my boss's personal intervention. If he hadn't shown you mercy just now, I could have shattered all of you useless people with a single palm strike. If you've been given a new lease on life, you should know how to act in front of true power. We've remembered the name of your Black Duke family. If you dare to offend us again in the future, we will show no mercy and leave no one alive! All right, there's nothing for you here. Get out of our sight immediately."