Chapter 1283: Enforcer

"I dare to obliterate your Yan Clan's stronghold!" A flash of fire appeared as the dragon horse, its body dazzling with reddish-gold scales like divine metal, stood upright on its hind legs, engulfed in roaring flames. It struck forward with its two front hooves, reducing vast sections of ancient buildings to dust.

Before Ye Fan could act, the dragon horse made its declaration, wreaking havoc on the Yan Clan's important stronghold. Despite being guarded by ancient magical formations, large swathes of the buildings were still destroyed.

"When this old man concludes his seclusion, I shall settle accounts with you!" A majestic voice resonated, causing heaven and earth to rumble in unison.

Everyone knew this was none other than Yan Yu, the Yan Clan's Old Ancestor!

"Yan Clan, provide an explanation!" Yu Xian demanded, "Why do you harbor foreign races and permit them to enter the Primordial Dao Field to murder human cultivators undergoing trials?"

Behind her, many others responded, joining the shouts. This was a true act of "forcing the palace," igniting a massive uproar.

"You initiated a massacre within the city, already breaching city regulations! And you dare to trespass into private residences, infringing upon my Yan Clan—this is an unforgivable crime!" Yan Chifeng thundered, his face as grim as still water, as he stood atop a colossal palace, looking down upon the crowd.

"What does that count for compared to your clan?" Ye Fan retorted, his voice booming across more than half of the ancient city. "The Yan Family acts against the natural order, colluding with foreign races, allowing them into the Primordial Dao Field to brutalize human cultivators. Their scheme is immense, harboring unspeakable secrets, and their crimes warrant the annihilation of their entire clan!"

"The Yan Clan acts against the natural order, colluding with foreign races and plotting evil! They must be suppressed and eliminated!" Many others joined the outcry, creating an immense surge of momentum.

Yan Chifeng's heart pounded. If these charges were proven, the Yan Family would undoubtedly be eradicated. He bellowed, "You... spew nonsense and slander my clan! Today, I shall execute you!"

Beside him, various Dao patterns swirled as four elders jointly summoned a colossal and magnificent nine-story stone pagoda, which pressed down upon Ye Fan.

This was a formidable magical artifact, forged from supreme materials and possessing immense power. As this forbidden artifact descended upon Ye Fan, blazing holy light erupted, threatening to detonate the very firmament.

"Om!"

Ye Fan's glabella pulsed, and a cauldron flew forth. Sun, moon, and star rivers swirled around it, and primordial qi cascaded like a waterfall, causing the surrounding void to collapse.

*Crack!*

The descending ancient pagoda instantly fractured but also began to burn rapidly, on the verge of exploding, intending to severely injure Ye Fan, Rui Wei, and the others.

The All-Things Primordial Qi Cauldron, now possessing immense divine power, far surpassed its past might. Containing a universe of stars within, like a vast grand world, it instantly devoured the burning ancient pagoda.

Everyone was astonished. A Saint artifact burned within the cauldron, yet it appeared so minuscule, like a fleeting firework that failed to create any disturbance.

The All-Things Primordial Qi Cauldron inverted, its mouth facing downwards, and a shower of tribulation ash spilled forth. A powerful forbidden artifact was thus utterly reduced to dust, completely annihilated.

*Clang... clang...*

The All-Things Primordial Qi Cauldron vibrated, suspended in the air, unleashing ten thousand chaotic sword beams that rang out, astonishing everyone!

This truly was a supreme Dao artifact. Even as a nascent Saint weapon, it was incredibly stunning, enveloped in chaotic qi. This weapon unleashed streams of light that were terrifyingly immense.

"Ah..."

In the distance, the four elders beside Yan Chifeng shrieked as they were torn into bloody mist by the chaotic sword qi, their forms and spirits utterly annihilated.

The colossal palace, heavily inscribed with ancient Saint-level formations, was flattened by the sword qi. Yan Chifeng's arm was severed, bleeding profusely, but he was rescued by a grey-robed elder, narrowly escaping death.

"You are too presumptuous, daring to run wild in my Yan Clan's stronghold!" The grey-robed elder roared, his face etched with frost, as wisps of Saint Qi emanated from his body.

Without needing an introduction, many recognized him as Yan Yu, the former Grand Commander, who had been in seclusion for years and whose current strength was unfathomable.

His face was ruddy, and his hair and beard were entirely white, yet his physique was not withered. He did not appear to be nearing the end of his lifespan; instead, he exuded vitality, which contradicted prevailing rumors.

His formidable reputation in the city caused many to freeze, falling silent for a moment. His long-standing authority inspired deep fear.

"Grand Commander Yan, I have but one question for you: What crime is it to harbor foreign races?!" Ye Fan stepped forward and bellowed, his voice echoing through the ancient city like a peal of thunder.

"Exactly! Grand Commander Yan, please answer! As a guardian of the law, you have foreign races within your mansion, and they once ambushed and killed cultivators undergoing trials. We demand an explanation from the Grand Commander!" Others likewise shouted.

Some within the mansion frowned, utterly surprised by this escalation. They had planned to lure Ye Fan in and simply kill him, never anticipating that he would incite such unquenchable public outrage.

"Public opinion cannot be suppressed, Grand Commander, please provide us with an explanation!" Ye Fan stated.

"Do you understand what you are doing?" The Grand Commander's gaze swept chillingly over each person, his eyes opening and closing with extraordinarily sharp and intimidating beams of light.

"And does the Commander know what *he* is doing?" Ye Fan challenged.

"The foreign races who intruded upon the Primordial Dao Field—that was entirely Yu Han's doing. How does that concern me?" Former Grand Commander Yan Yu stated. "Their presence in my mansion has other reasons, which you would not comprehend."

"Then please, Grand Commander, enlighten us: why have these foreign races become your honored guests?" Ye Fan pressed, step by step.

"Precisely! Why are these foreign murderers at large, becoming the Grand Commander's distinguished guests? Please explain yourselves clearly." The crowd, now agitated, continued to press the palace.

Many streets in the city teemed with people rushing towards the scene, having heard the rumors. They joined the crowd, shouting loudly in unison, pressing the Yan Clan for answers.

"How these foreign races are to be handled is none of your concern," Yan Yu said with a grim face. "The guardians of this city will manage it properly. However, your gathering and stirring up a collective disturbance is a very serious matter!"

Yu Xian responded, "I would like to ask the Grand Commander how the city's guardians will handle this. Will it be individuals like Yu Han, or yourself? Why have I not seen them dealt with; instead, they have become honored guests in your mansion? Furthermore, this collective action was not our initial intention; it is a consequence with a cause. Otherwise, why would it have alarmed you, sir, enough to appear? You are too far removed from us; you do not comprehend our suffering."

"Impudence!" Yan Yu declared, his face darkening. "Some matters are not for you to speak carelessly about. This concerns the law enforcers and has nothing to do with you. Disperse at once!"

Ye Fan, with the All-Things Primordial Qi Cauldron above his head and holding a dark gold long spear, strode forward. "Then I would like to ask the Grand Commander: can law enforcers truly rush here from the depths of the ancient starry road for this matter?" he inquired.

Yan Chifeng, standing beside the Grand Commander, revealed a faint, almost imperceptible cold smile that seemed rather cruel, though it quickly faded.

Ye Fan's heart skipped a beat; he sensed something was amiss.

"Rest assured, the law enforcers will handle these matters properly," Grand Commander Yan Yu stated indifferently.

"When will he arrive?" Rui Wei asked.

Grand Commander Yan Yu declared loudly, "The law enforcer for this matter has already arrived; he is right here in my mansion. Now you should understand why foreign races are present—it is because the law enforcer intends to deal with them."

Everyone was stunned. Law enforcers on the ancient starry road were individuals of exceptionally high status, rarely seen in normal times. The thought that one had actually come to the Yan Mansion caused the entire scene to fall silent instantly.

A chill ran down Ye Fan's spine. His eyes gleamed with cold light, and waves of killing intent surged. In that instant, many thoughts flashed through his mind: the Yan Clan was indeed ruthless and terrifying, having prepared such a deadly trap for him.

With a law enforcer present, if he had entered alone and been quietly executed, it would not have caused any ripples!

His death would have been in vain. With a law enforcer taking action, who could object? It would have been declared as "promoting righteousness."

However, Ye Fan had not entered alone; instead, he had gathered the heroes, and their collective "forcing of the palace" exceeded the Yan family's expectations, thus rendering their trap unusable.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the Yan Family could not suddenly slander him or pin a major crime on him, making it difficult for the law enforcer to act openly.

Evidently, Yu Xian also quickly grasped the implications, her expression immediately turning frosty. "The Yan Family is truly vicious, colluding with one another... but ultimately, their schemes have failed."

"Where is the law enforcer, and how will the remaining two foreign races be handled?" someone inquired.

The agitation among the heroes gradually subsided. They held the law enforcer in awe, not daring to press further, yet unwilling to simply withdraw.

"I am here, and I shall handle this justly." The law enforcer appeared. His voice was young, slightly effeminate, and carried a subtle arrogance within its composure.

He strolled through the void, step by step, his entire body enveloped in resplendent silver divine armor. The helmet obscured even his face, concealing his true appearance.

This was divine armor forged from Great Luo Silver Essence!

This was the exclusive divine armor of a law enforcer, a Saint King-level battle suit that shone brilliantly with silver light, exuding profound Dao essence, truly extraordinary.

Many fell silent. With the law enforcer present, who would dare to persist in questioning? Everyone feared inviting calamity upon themselves and future troubles on the ancient starry road.

"May I ask how the law enforcer intends to deal with the two remaining foreign races?" Ye Fan inquired, his tone unwavering, showing no signs of retreat.

At that moment, the two foreign races stood motionless behind the law enforcer, their faces devoid of any expression.

"I will take them and subject them to a thorough and rigorous interrogation," the law enforcer stated, his entire form shimmering with silver light. The complete set of Saint King battle armor, forged from Great Luo Silver Essence, was so dazzling it was almost dreamlike, making it difficult to keep one's eyes open.

At this point, he paused slightly, then spoke in a soft, effeminate voice, "I was just looking for you. This incident originated with you, and I would also like to ask you to come along and cooperate with the investigation."

*Clang!*

A dazzling silver divine chain, forged from Great Luo Silver Essence, appeared in his hand. It rattled forward, intending to shackle Ye Fan.

Ye Fan's eyes widened in fury. He had not anticipated such brazenness from the law enforcer. The two foreign races stood unshackled behind him, like attendants, yet he was to be arrested. This was truly intolerable!

A deafening sound of shattering echoed as silver light exploded. Ye Fan swung his fist, utterly shattering the divine chain of Great Luo Silver Essence that was attempting to bind him. Silver radiance scattered in all directions.

"Audacious! Do you intend to resist the law!?" the law enforcer said with a cold, effeminate voice, the beams of light in his eyes sharp and ruthless.

Ye Fan's black hair stood on end, his eyes blazing. He roared, "If the ancient starry road is filled with vermin like you, then I, Ye Fan, shall defy this path, and in the future, I will personally shatter this entire ancient starry road!"