Master Head of the Dragon Soul

Whoosh-

The attention of nearly ten thousand people in the entire venue was instantly drawn to the source of the sound.

Wei Zhongxian and the other disciples of the Martial Arts Alliance, along with the various powerful and influential families present, and Su Rui, who considered himself a descendant of the imperial family, all had their expressions change the moment they saw who had arrived.

As the wind and snow intensified, a burly man, accompanied by an old servant in a hemp robe, made his way forward through the swirling snowflakes.

Two distinct sets of footprints were left on the snow-covered ground as the men approached the venue at a leisurely pace, their steps making no sound.

As they drew nearer, everyone finally got a clear view of their identities, causing an immediate uproar.

The man was dressed in a Dragon Robe adorned with intricately designed purple pythons.

His facial features were sharp, particularly his eyebrows and piercing gaze. His entire presence exuded an imposing aura that could bring someone to their knees with just a single glance.

That man was none other than Chu Tianxiong.

Thump!

All the powerful and influential families present immediately knelt down and respectfully greeted, "We pay our respects to the Emperor's Equal. May the Lord be blessed and safe."

Wei Zhongxian of the Martial Arts Alliance, Wei Zhenlin, and tens of thousands of Martial Arts Alliance disciples all followed suit, kneeling and speaking with reverence, "We pay our respects to the Emperor's Equal. May the Lord be blessed and safe." Their combined voices were so loud that it startled the birds, causing them to take flight in large numbers.

Chu Tianxiong calmly scanned each and every one of them with his gaze. Although his eyes were calm, those kneeling before him still felt an indescribable pressure as his gaze fell upon them.

20 years ago, he personally led an army of 80 thousand and conquered 17 countries in a single night. His battle prowess made him famous overnight, shaking the world.

20 years later, he made another appearance. Despite the passage of time, he still appeared as mighty as ever.

The only ones who remained standing were the panicking imperial guards, an expressionless Chu Feng, and a completely dumbfounded Su Rui.

He's incredibly powerful. I've never seen someone elicit such a remarkable reaction.

That was the only thought in Su Rui's mind as he stared at Chu Tianxiong, who stood tall amidst the strong wind and snow. It was as if his mere presence could halt the world's rotation until he commanded otherwise.

Su Rui had always considered himself outstanding, especially due to his exceptional lineage.

Yet, when faced with this man who had once carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders, an individual known as a god among men in Donghua... he felt utterly insignificant.

It was as if he were a tiny ant facing the towering Mount Tai. The sense of disparity he felt as he looked at the silent man before him only grew stronger with each passing second.

"Rise," Chu Tianxiong calmly spoke

these words. Instantly, tens of

thousands of people in the entire venue stood up. As they raised their heads to look at him, their eyes were filled with reverence. It was clear that they held him in high regard.

If their genuflection to Su Rui, the prince, stemmed from deep fear and dread towards the Imperial Su Family-

Their servility towards Chu Tianxiong was born out of genuine respect. It was a feeling akin to worship and devotion!

If it weren't for this man, Donghua would have perished 20 years ago. If it weren't for his actions, countless lives would have been lost 20 years ago.

"Are you from the Su family?" Chu

Tianxiong stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over Su Rui's increasingly uneasy face. Then, he lightly remarked, "Since when did a

member of the imperial family have

the right to meddle in Yenching's

affairs?"

He looked at the unknown men before him and questioned, "Did you receive my approval to bring so many people across the border?"

Although it seemed like a casual question, it carried a strong sense of oppression.

Over a hundred imperial guards couldn't help but tighten their grip on their sword hilts. Despite the snowfall and the biting cold wind against their skin, their palms began to sweat. How could they not be nervous in the presence of such a legendary figure like Lord Chu?

Although Su Rui was perturbed and terrified, he believed that no one would dare to oppose him since he was part of the imperial family.. Furthermore, the reputation of the imperial family could not afford to be tarnished.

"Hmph. What a joke. Since when did others have the right to criticize the actions of the imperial family?"

Su Rui forced himself to stand tall, attempting to appear as powerful as Chu Tianxiong. Then, he gritted his teeth and spat, "Chu Tianxiong, I warn you, you—"

Chu Tianxiong lifted his gaze and looked at Su Rui indifferently. "What did you call me?"

Su Rui's heart immediately sank. Those dark eyes made him feel as if he were descending into the depths of hell.