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Chapter 194: The Great Purge
"Elder Ouyang, first of all, I would like to thank you for saving our Commander. However, this is our territory in the Northern Frontier of the Tang Dynasty. You should have given us a heads-up before coming here. Leave the matters here to us, and please take your people away."
Liu Quan issued an eviction order.
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. He knew that Liu Quan had decided to take action against him once again. Maintaining his composure, he said, "Liu Quan is right. Elder Ouyang, please return. As the leader of the Northern Frontier, I will see you off. Let us depart together."
"Alright, thank you, Lin Commander, for your kind hospitality."
Watching Lin Feng and Ouyang Xiangru walk away together, Liu Quan felt increasingly uneasy. He knew that if he let Lin Feng go today, it would be even more difficult to kill him in the future. In a moment of life and death, he could not afford to hesitate any longer. Liu Quan suddenly shouted, "Ouyang Xiangru, stop right there!"
Ouyang Xiangru halted and looked at Liu Quan in surprise. "General Liu, is there something wrong?"
Gritting his teeth, Liu Quan replied, "Tang Soldiers, heed my command! The Ouyang Family has taken our Northern Frontier Commander hostage with malicious intent. Everyone, act immediately to rescue our leader!"
Lin Feng immediately shouted back, "I am the Northern Frontier Commander and I command all Soldiers of the Northern Frontier. I order them to withdraw at once."
Seeing some Soldiers in confusion, Liu Quan insisted, "The Commander has been taken hostage and is no longer in control of his own fate. Everyone must act now; otherwise, the Tang Dynasty is in grave danger."
Realizing the situation was dire, Ouyang Xiangru quickly ordered, "Armored Soldiers, take your positions!"
"Yes."
The Armored Soldiers of the Ouyang Family formed a shield formation to protect Lin Feng and Elder Ouyang.
Attack!
Zhao He commanded his subordinates to strike with full force, and soon they clashed with the Ouyang Family's Armored Soldiers. Both sides suffered casualties, but the majority of the dead and wounded were still among the Tang Soldiers.
In the midst of the Great Tang's battle, the most pressing issue was the lack of troops. Witnessing the deaths of these soldiers due to a conspiracy, Lin Feng let out an enraged roar, "Tear Liu Quan apart!"
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a monkey appeared, its entire body radiating a brilliant golden light that made it impossible to look directly at. In an instant, the golden monkey grew to an astonishing size and charged into the Tang soldiers, pushing through them with ease.
"Where did this spirit beast come from?"
Liu Quan felt a surge of panic; this was a powerful spirit beast on par with a Master Realm warrior. He immediately summoned all his cultivation energy and even brought forth his Destiny Artifact.
Countless streams of Vital Energy surged from his body, igniting into blinding flames. Liu Quan transformed into a Fire Man, gripping his Destiny Artifact—a Ninth-Rank Magic Blade—in his hand.
"If it were just Ouyang Xiangru, I could hold him off while others joined forces to take down Lin Feng. But now that two Master Realm powerhouses have appeared, I can only retreat."
With his mind made up, Liu Quan gripped his blade tightly and carved a character "一" into the ground, causing the earth to tremble and split apart. He slashed through the ground, creating a massive chasm filled with flames—a veritable Sea of Fire.
The Spirit Monkey leaped off the ground and soared into the sky, attempting to cross over the Sea of Fire.
As it leaped over the fiery chasm, flames suddenly surged upward from within, engulfing the Spirit Monkey entirely.
"Even if I can't burn you to death, I can at least severely injure you."
Liu Quan sneered and quickly turned to flee, disregarding Zhao He and his other subordinates.
The Spirit Monkey burst forth from the Sea of Fire, its entire body glowing with blinding golden light, completely unscathed. It landed with a tremendous impact and swung its fist toward Liu Quan's back.
Liu Quan turned around in shock as he saw the Spirit Monkey lunging at him. "How is it unharmed? Impossible! Could it be a purebred Ancient Spirit Beast?"
Liu Quan activated the protective barrier of the Fire Departure Sect, gripping his large blade tightly as he advanced rather than retreating, striking at the Spirit Monkey's arms.
Bang...
The Spirit Monkey's arms collided with the ninth-grade treasure blade, releasing a burst of golden light.
"What a terrifying physique; it must be a purebred Ancient Spirit Beast without a doubt."
Liu Quan did not dare to let his guard down and unleashed all his cultivation to engage in battle.
Not far away, Lin Feng was worried about the Spirit Monkey's safety. Although the Spirit Monkey had experienced a tremendous increase in power after awakening and now possessed the strength of a human Master Realm, its cultivation was still unstable. If it encountered a strong opponent, it could lead to backlash. Additionally, its body was weak and unable to sustain prolonged combat.
"Elder Ouyang, please help me capture this person quickly," Lin Feng pleaded.
"Alright."
Ouyang Xiangru understood that if Liu Quan was not dealt with now, the armored soldiers he brought would soon be exhausted. He immediately joined the fray, fighting alongside the Spirit Monkey against Liu Quan.
With two Master Realm fighters attacking together, Liu Quan clearly struggled. After a brief period of intense battle, Ouyang Xiangru completely suppressed Liu Quan, forcing him into a corner.
Seizing the opportunity, he delivered a powerful punch that pierced through Liu Quan's chest.
Seeing Liu Quan on the verge of death, Lin Feng hurried over and, with the Spirit Monkey's assistance, collected Liu Quan's Essence Blood to later refine into the Blood Devouring Cauldron.
With Liu Quan dead, Lin Feng also took care of Liu Quan's subordinate Zhao He and then took control of all the soldiers.
"Elder Ouyang, I am truly grateful for your righteous assistance; otherwise, I might not survive tonight," Lin Feng expressed sincerely.
Elder Ouyang smiled and said, "Lord Lin is too kind. Even without my help, this matter could have been handled. Now that you have suddenly taken action against Liu Quan, I suggest Lord Lin return to Yanmen City immediately. Before Liu Quan's former subordinates receive accurate information, we should eliminate all of Liu Quan's accomplices."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "I think the same. However, my abilities are limited, and it's not appropriate to mobilize the Soldiers of the Northern Frontier for this matter. Who knows where Liu Quan's spies are buried? If the news leaks, those people could flee overnight or join forces to rebel, which would not be a good situation."
Liu Quan's former subordinates controlled half of the Northern Frontier. If they were to rebel, Lin Feng could not guarantee that he could suppress them completely. More importantly, the Tang Dynasty and the demon clan were currently engaged in battle; if the military strength of the Northern Frontier was depleted like this, how could he face Tang Jiner?
Ouyang Xiangru pondered, "Don't you have capable subordinates?"
If Liu Quan's old faction was not eliminated, it would not bode well for the Ouyang Family either. Today, the Ouyang Family had passively chosen to ally with Lin Feng and had killed Liu Quan. If they did not eradicate the roots of the problem, Liu Quan's old faction might retaliate against the Ouyang Family.
Ouyang Xiangru secretly cursed Lin Feng for deceiving him under the pretense of joining forces to eliminate the Wokou. He hadn't expected it was actually to deal with Liu Quan. With things as they were, Ouyang Xiangru could only endure silently and hold on.
Suddenly, Lin Feng thought of Xu Guang; he could be a risky option. However, Xu Guang's strength in the Northern Frontier was not dominant enough to suppress quickly.
Lin Feng's gaze fell on the High-Level Armored Soldiers of the Ouyang Family. He said, "Elder Ouyang, if you are willing to lend me these Armored Soldiers for a while, then there would be no problem."
"You certainly have quite an appetite," Ouyang Xiangru couldn't help but snort coldly.
"Elder Ouyang, we are all in the same boat now, sharing life and death together. If Liu Quan's old subordinates leave and return to the Fire Departure Sect, they will likely cause trouble for the Ouyang Family. The only way to minimize this trouble is to eliminate them as soon as possible. Time waits for no one, Elder Ouyang. Please make a swift decision," Lin Feng urged.
Ouyang Xiangru expressed his dissatisfaction, saying, "What benefit do I gain from helping you?"
"I, Lin Feng, guarantee that during my tenure, all trade routes between the Tang Dynasty and the Ouyang Family will be open without obstruction. Additionally, I will strive to promote a perpetual non-aggression pact between the Tang Dynasty and the Ouyang Family. How does that sound?"
After thinking for a moment, Ouyang Xiangru revealed a bitter smile and said, "What other choice do I have?"
Then, after giving a few instructions to the commander of the High-Level Armored Soldiers from the Ouyang Family, their Armored Soldiers swiftly returned to Yanmen City with Lin Feng.
Lin Feng quickly summoned Chen Guang and instructed him to compile a complete list of Liu Quan's former subordinates and mark their strengths. For those with the greatest power, Lin Feng would take action personally. The remaining old subordinates would be handled by Chen Guang's men along with the Armored Soldiers from the Ouyang Family.
That night, blood flowed in the Northern Frontier.
Wangya County, Cavalry Command.
"Who goes there?" a Soldier from the Cavalry Command asked.
"I am Chen Guang. The Wokou army has invaded our Northern Sea. I demand an audience with Qian the Captain using my Commander token," Chen Guang replied urgently.
"Allow me to report."
"This concerns the survival of our Tang dynasty; how can you delay military matters? Hurry and lead the way."
"Yes."
Upon entering the room, before Qian the Captain could grasp the situation, the door was kicked open. By the time he woke up, over a dozen soldiers clad in High-Level Battle Armor had rushed in, trapping him completely.
"What are you doing…"
Before Qian the Captain could finish his sentence, Chen Guang severed his head.
That night, like Qian the Captain, more than ten commanders met their end. From Captain Shen to his subordinates, all were executed. By dawn, Liu Quan's faction had been largely eradicated.
The next day, Lin Feng summoned all surviving commanders from the Northern Frontier for a meeting. Currently, the power among the commanders in the Northern Frontier was balanced between Liu Yunzong and Zhao Guang.
Some commanders from the Flowing Cloud Sect, having heard about last night's events, fell silent, their expressions shifting between worry and uncertainty. They did not understand what Lin Feng was planning. Was he purging his own faction?
If so, would the next target be someone from the Flowing Cloud Sect?
When Lin Feng appeared, his clothes were somewhat disheveled and stained with blood, and he bore visible wounds on his body.
"You must be wondering why Liu Quan's faction was eliminated last night. As you all know, I went to Baytai. I did not expect that Liu Quan had colluded with the Wokou, intending to eliminate me."
"I went to Baytai, primarily to meet with the scouts who had rushed from Chang'an. I never expected that even after venturing far to the Northern Frontier, I would still run into Liu Quan. The intelligence report revealed that Liu Quan had long been secretly colluding with the rebel Jiang Wannian in the southern regions, waiting for the right moment to rise in rebellion."
"My second significant reason for going to Baytai was to seek assistance from the Ouyang Family to help eliminate the traitors from our Tang Dynasty."
"The Tang Dynasty is engulfed in war, and my brothers in the Northern Frontier must not turn against each other. Therefore, starting today, once Liu Quan's treasonous faction is dealt with, I will immediately issue a proclamation that all soldiers under Liu Quan's command will be pardoned."
"Today, we will begin discussing how to allocate the forces of Liu Quan's faction under Sima Ruchang and Chen Guang. Then, Captain Shen, you are to prepare a personnel list for my review. The positions below Captain Shen can be determined by you all."
"Does anyone have any questions?"
Upon hearing this, Sima Ruchang's doubts were finally resolved. If Liu Quan had truly betrayed them, it would not affect Lin Feng or The Great Purge; as long as it had nothing to do with the Flowing Cloud Sect, there was no issue. In fact, the Flowing Cloud Sect had gained even more strength.
In this Tang Dynasty, as the influence of the Fire Departure Sect gradually became clearer, the Lone Moon Sect Disciple was too weak, relying solely on Lin Feng. Thus, only the Flowing Cloud Sect could be considered a pillar of support for the Tang Dynasty. (To be continued...)
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