"Come in!"
After introducing the Dragon Talisman Guards, Ma Zhenbang clapped his hands with pride.
He was very satisfied with the effect.
Of course, this was not enough.
To make these people willingly submit, willingly bleed, he had to assert his authority once more!
And the next target for asserting authority was none other than Ying Chen!
Whoosh!
Like a rhythmic tide, the four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards surged in as one.
At this moment, everyone finally saw the true appearance of this unit.
Fully concealed in menacing armor, with a giant bow made of unknown material on their backs, and holding a gleaming steel saber in their hands.
Only their eyes were exposed, and their features were completely hidden.
They stared at everyone present with cold, emotionless gazes.
A terrifying and oppressive aura emanated from them, forming a field that quickly enveloped the entire hall.
Under this aura, almost no one could remain calm!
Their legs went weak, and they wished they could beg for mercy!
Even though these Dragon Talisman Guards were using archaic and primitive weapons, for some reason, they felt more terrifying than modern soldiers armed with the most advanced weaponry!
"Wh-what should we do?" Min Ziqiong asked, pulling at Ying Chen's sleeve, a mix of fear and panic in her voice.
She had only come to find her daughter and never wanted to be involved in such a colossal case!
Ma Zhenbang had just revealed the deaths of the Zhou family, the Shan family, and Lei Laohu, which meant he had no intention of letting anyone present leave alive!
Unless they were willing to kneel and become Ma Zhenbang's dogs, swearing their loyalty!
"Far from it."
Unexpectedly, Ying Chen shook his head and replied out of context.
"Far from what?" Min Ziqiong asked, confused.
"These Dragon Talisman Guards of the Ma family are far from what I imagined. I suspect that by the time the Dragon Talisman Guards were passed down to Ma Zhenbang, he had stopped cultivating them with dedication, which is why these Dragon Talisman Guards look intimidating but their actual combat power is a notch below the first generation."
Ying Chen explained.
His voice, unhindered, carried far in the deathly silent hall and was perfectly heard by Ma Zhenbang.
Upon hearing this, Ma Zhenbang felt a shock.
Ying Chen had actually guessed correctly!
After taking charge of the Ma family, he gradually shifted his focus to training combat teams, and although he didn't completely abandon the Dragon Talisman Guards, he no longer paid them much attention.
After all, he believed the Dragon Talisman Guards were relics of the past and not worth wasting too many resources on.
Besides, these Dragon Talisman Guards were hereditary slaves, sons inheriting their fathers' duties, and required little care.
But reality had dealt him a heavy blow.
The combat teams he had placed his hopes on were easily annihilated by Ying Chen!
Forcing him to activate the Dragon Talisman Guards.
Fortunately, although the Dragon Talisman Guards hadn't been overly cultivated over the years, they had undertaken countless dirty and difficult tasks, so they had essentially been kept in combat readiness.
Their strength hadn't fallen too much.
"Whether they're intimidating or not, you'll find out if you try, won't you?"
Ma Zhenbang stared at Ying Chen and said with a sinister grin.
Upon hearing Ying Chen's evaluation of them, all the Dragon Talisman Guards simultaneously turned their gaze towards Ying Chen.
A chilling murderous intent erupted in their eyes.
Their steel sabers were unconsciously tightened, and a cold saber energy slowly dispersed, rushing towards Ying Chen!
The temperature in the hall suddenly plummeted to freezing point.
Everyone felt an oppressive sense of impending doom, like a storm gathering before it breaks!
"Dragon Talisman Guards, give him—kill!"
Ma Zhenbang raised his arm high and then slammed it down.
He gave the order.
Instantly, a wave of overwhelming killing intent surged.
The four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards, like wind-up toy robots, raised their steel sabers with astonishingly uniform movements!
The sharp saber energy pierced through the void, and before it even touched Ying Chen, it sliced into powder everything in its path!
It was conceivable that if the saber energy were to hit Ying Chen, he would likely be reduced to nothing but dust!
And such terrifying saber techniques, such a terrifying unit, yet Ying Chen called them "a notch below"?
The guests present found it absurd.
Just as Ying Chen was about to be struck down by the Dragon Talisman Guards' saber energy.
However, Ying Chen showed no trace of panic on his face; instead, he appeared calm and composed.
He quietly observed the four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards and suddenly let out a scoff, posing a question: "Do you want to know your true names?"
This single sentence seemed to bring the entire world to a standstill.
The saber energy that was about to engulf Ying Chen suddenly vanished.
The four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards, filled with killing intent, all looked at Ying Chen with shocked and bewildered eyes.
"True names?"
The four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards collectively lowered their heads and murmured.
It was as if this was a nightmare that had plagued them for years, a mystery that would prevent them from finding peace even in death if left unanswered.
The scene instantly became strange and eerie.
Seeing this, Ma Zhenbang was startled, then furious: "What are you doing?"
"Kill him now, immediately!"
However, this time, the Dragon Talisman Guards did not obediently carry out Ma Zhenbang's command.
Instead, they remained in a daze, standing still.
Ma Zhenbang became even more enraged: "Damn it! Have you forgotten who you are? You've eaten Ma family food and drunk Ma family water since you were children. You are dogs raised by the Ma family! Whoever I tell you to bite, you bite! You don't deserve to have your own thoughts!"
"I repeat: Kill him now, immediately!"
Facing Ma Zhenbang's furious outburst, the Dragon Talisman Guards remained unmoved.
On the contrary, one Dragon Talisman Guard mustered the courage and asked Ying Chen, "You... know our true names?"
Ying Chen smiled slightly and replied, "Not only do I know your true names, but I also know where you come from and who created you."
"Because—I am your master!"
Boom!
It was as if a thunderclap had struck the sky.
All the Dragon Talisman Guards abruptly raised their heads, looking at Ying Chen in shock.
The surrounding guests also looked confused.
Wasn't Ma Zhenbang the master of the Dragon Talisman Guards?
How did Ying Chen become their master?
Could this guy be talking nonsense out of fear?
Facing the crowd's questioning, Ying Chen offered no explanation.
He simply glanced calmly at the four hundred Dragon Talisman Guards, his eyes suddenly flashing, and he said loudly, "Autumn wind enters the Qin Pass, iron eagles carry the moon afar. Do you not kneel upon seeing your master?"
"Iron Eagle Warriors!"