Old Master Yang glared at Li Xiaotian, his face filled with anger. He refused to believe that Li Xiaotian would dare to annihilate his Yang family.
The Yang family's network of connections in Jiangnan was deeply rooted, with a direct line to the highest authorities. If their family were to be destroyed, it would implicate countless people's interests.
Destroying the Yang family was possible, but the consequences that followed were something no one could bear.
"My Yang family's industries support countless people, and we have countless cooperating families and forces!"
"In official circles, my Yang family is an honored guest of the Jiangnan Governor's Mansion, with a network that reaches the highest levels. Many influential figures in the capital maintain close ties with my Yang family."
"If the Yang family is destroyed, who will bear the losses of these people?"
"Do you, Li Xiaotian, dare to bear them?"
In fact, it wasn't just Old Master Yang who thought this way. Even the heads of the various prominent families from Jiangnan, who were outside the hall, shared the same sentiment.
The Yang family was not a small family like the Wang family in Jiangcheng. It was not only a symbol of a top-tier aristocratic family but also a representation of Jiangnan's deep foundation.
Furthermore, the Yang family's businesses were spread across the country, employing tens of thousands of ordinary people.
If the Yang family were to be destroyed, tens of thousands of people would lose their jobs. This problem alone was enough to cause considerable headaches, not to mention the other forces that were tied to the Yang family's interests.
Li Xiaotian glanced at Old Master Yang, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. Threatening him?
"You think mentioning these will make me hesitate? Is this the last trump card of your Yang family?"
Long Yi, standing behind Li Xiaotian, couldn't help but interject, a trace of mockery on his face as he spoke.
"Tch, a mere Yang family. What are your so-called connections and interests worth? If I, Wang, want to destroy your Yang family, you should obediently await your doom. Why all this nonsense?"
"In terms of military strength, your reliance, the three thousand ragtag troops, have been annihilated by us."
"Now that military force is no longer an option, you resort to other trump cards? Do you think we care about what you're saying?"
Old Master Yang's face turned red. Li Xiaotian and the others had completely disregarded his words.
He took a deep breath, staring intently at Li Xiaotian, and slowly spoke.
"Don't push our Yang family too far! At worst, we'll go down together!"
Li Xiaotian raised an eyebrow and glanced at the other party, his tone calm.
"What? Your Yang family still has trump cards? Then reveal them all. I'll destroy them all at once, so they don't bother me later."
Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!
Does your Yang family have a deep foundation? Many trump cards?
Very well, I, Li Xiaotian, will give you the chance to reveal all your trump cards, and then I will destroy them all!
This was Li Xiaotian's attitude. He not only intended to destroy the Yang family but also to make the Yang family completely lose hope before he annihilated them!
The heads of the various prominent families observing from outside the hall were slightly shocked. Could it be that the strength Li Xiaotian could mobilize was not just those present tonight to surround the Yang family?
Did he have even more formidable means?
But how was this possible?
They were all at the pinnacle of Jiangnan society. What information about the Jiangnan region could they be unaware of?
Li Xiaotian had suddenly appeared, and within ten minutes, all the prominent families in Jiangnan had investigated all of Li Xiaotian's information.
A live-in son-in-law who could possess such strength tonight had already shocked them. Could the true extent of his power be even more astonishing?
At this very moment, the sounds of fighting outside the Yang family's residence gradually faded. Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. Had the Yang family's three thousand elite soldiers all been annihilated?
This... this was truly astonishing!
Three thousand elite soldiers were a formidable force anywhere, but they were simply wiped out by Li Xiaotian's men?
As Long Yi had said, were the three thousand ragtag troops so easily defeated?
The expressions of the Yang family members also changed slightly. The more timid ones were now pale-faced.
Only the core members of the Yang family managed to maintain their composure, not showing a hint of fear.
Yang Zhenwu silently appeared behind Old Master Yang, his expression terrifyingly grim. His Three-Star Divine Hall was gone just like that. His ten years of effort had vanished overnight.
This filled his heart with rage!
"Li Xiaotian, fight me if you have the guts! A life-and-death battle between us. Otherwise, even if your men surround the Yang family, with my strength, I can leave completely. If you don't want to be constantly watched by a War King in the future, then fight me!"
"Boom!" With that, Yang Zhenwu completely unleashed his aura. An unprecedented sense of pressure sent a tremor through everyone present.
Everyone felt as if Yang Zhenwu, at this moment, was like a devil, chilling them to the bone.
Seeing this, the Yang family members seemed to regain their confidence, their eyes turning towards Yang Zhenwu with fervent anticipation.
"You want to fight me, Wang? What qualifications do you have? Are you worthy?"
Long Yi rebuked, stepping forward. A terrifying aura of ferocity erupted from him, far surpassing Yang Zhenwu's imposing presence.
Yang Zhenwu's expression changed drastically upon seeing this. This person was indeed a formidable expert! And his strength was at least superior to his own!
He felt immense unwillingness. For Li Xiaotian to possess such an expert?
He was unconvinced!
"Li Xiaotian, is this your trump card? An expert who surpasses me?"
Yang Zhenwu spoke, staring intently at Li Xiaotian.
"I, Yang Zhenwu, was able to secure a position in the war zone and establish the Three-Star Divine Hall. Do you think I, Yang Zhenwu, have no powerful figures behind me?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was invigorated, especially Old Master Yang and the others, a cold glint appearing in their eyes.
"Heh, to force our Yang family to such a state, you, Li Xiaotian, can consider yourself honored even in death!"
Old Master Yang sneered, letting out a self-deprecating sigh. He then bent slightly, and Yang Zhenwu followed suit, bowing.
"My two brothers, I trouble you!"
As soon as Old Master Yang finished speaking, a stir came from the back of the hall, and two figures emerged from behind.
One was dressed as a Yang family servant, appearing to be over sixty years old. The other was dressed as a chef, holding a cleaver in his hand.
Upon the appearance of these two, only the Second Master Yang and the Yang family head showed no change in their expressions.
The rest of the Yang family members, however, were all astonished, as one was their butler, Uncle Fu, and the other was the head chef.
The Yang family members had seen these two countless times in their daily lives.
Perhaps only five people in the entire Yang family knew the identities of these two. As for the rest, they were not even qualified to know.
For these two were their Yang family's greatest trump card!
These two were Yang Zhenwu's teachers!
Yang Zhenwu's current strength and his establishment of the Three-Star Divine Hall in the war zone were in no small part due to these two.
"Brother Yang, you saved us two useless individuals back then. We have no way to repay your life-saving grace. Today, with us here, no one can touch the Yang family!"
Fu Bo, dressed as a servant, said with a smile. He then glanced at Li Xiaotian and Long Yi, his tone nonchalant.
"Young men, cripple one of your arms and then take your people and leave!"