The five cultivators were like deacons in the Black Dragon. Their cultivations were only around the fourth-layer Martial Progenitor Realm, thus it was reasonable for them to address Qin Nan as Brother Nan.

However, the words had left Emperor w.a.n.g Liyan, Bai Ling, Bai Xiangsheng, and the others with blank faces.

Who exactly was Qin Nan?

Why were the people of the Black Dragon being so respectful toward him?

“Brother Nan, what shall we do now?” The cultivators of the Black Dragon asked.

“Light up three incense sticks.” Qin Nan said calmly.

The five cultivators nodded and immediately took out three incense sticks and ignited them, producing puffs of smoke which were filled with some fragrance, spreading into the surroundings.

“Since you guys are somehow related to my friends, I’ll give you the duration of three incense sticks to decide. If Bai Ling does not cripple her cultivation before the time runs out, your Royal City will be destroyed.” Qin Nan said.

The five cultivators of the Black Dragon grinned coldly.

“Qin Nan, are you sure about this?”

w.a.n.g Liyan’s face became dark.

He was not afraid of the five cultivators from the Black Dragon, as their Royal Family also had many people who had reached the half-Martial Progenitor Realm. Therefore, they would not have any trouble dealing with them, but if a battle were to take place, it would result in a great loss to the Royal City.

Qin Nan who was still in the Demon Cage chuckled without saying anything further.

Was he being unforgiving?

Bai Ling had tried to set him up. If it weren’t for his strength and cultivation, he would be dead by now, and now he was expecting him to forgive her just because of her ident.i.ty?

Impossible!

Empress Bai Ling, Bai Xiangsheng, and the rest wore unpleasant looks.

“How bold, threatening to destroy our Royal City? Do you really think you can do as you wish in the Southern Continent with merely five half-Martial Progenitors?”

At that instant, cold laughter could be heard.

Seven old men wearing white dragon robes approached the crowd.

Each of their auras was at the half-Martial Progenitor Realm!

“The Guardians!”

w.a.n.g Liyan, Bai Ling, and the others immediately brought their fists together and greeted seeing them.

The Guardians were the ones protecting the Royal City of the Southern Continent. They would normally cultivate in seclusion and only show themselves when the Royal City was under attack by half-Martial Progenitor Realm experts.

“I’ll deal with you later!”

The old man leading the Guardians glared at Bai Ling before turning around facing the five cultivators in black robes and snapped coldly, “We have no intention to befoe the Black Dragon, but the Black Dragon should not a.s.sume that the Royal City is an easy target. Why don’t we both take a step back?”

The eyes of the five cultivators were filled with disdain.

“Two incense sticks remaining.”

Qin Nan said calmly.

“Such a scornful kid, I believe there’s no room for discussion then! Don’t you blame me for showing no mercy!” The old man’s eyes flickered coldly as he slashed forward using his hands like claws.

The figures of the other six old men emitted a brilliant glow.

Since there was no chance of resolving the conflict peacefully, it was better for them to strike preemptively and let them know who was boss!

At that instant, a strange occurrence took place.

BANG!

It was as if a giant fist had shattered s.p.a.ce, causing it to emit a shocking explosion.

The seven Guardians, w.a.n.g Liyan, Bai Ling, and the rest of the authorities were startled, who subconsciously raised their heads and glanced into the sky.

In addition to them, every cultivator in the Royal City was startled at the same time as well, causing them to look upward with astounded faces.

The explosion was too terrifying.

However, when they raised their heads, they immediately saw a terrifying sight.

A huge area of the sky above the Royal City had been shattered into pieces, as a giant vessel with an appearance similar to that of a giant black dragon and an absolutely terrifying aura appeared from the gap, producing a large shadow across the land.

“Monarch Weapon? The Black Dragon?”

The seven Guardians were stunned seeing this.

w.a.n.g Liyan, Bai Ling, and the rest were rooted to the ground.

As for the cultivators in the Royal City, their hearts were experiencing roaring waves.

What...

What was going on?

Were they planning to wage a war against the Royal City?

“Everyone, listen up. Split up into ten teams and go down in sequence. No one is allowed to hurt Qin Nan. You hear me?”

A great roar penetrated the clouds.

“Yes!”

The crew responded with a blasting roar, as if it were able to penetrate the Heavens.

Following this, countless half-Martial Progenitor Realm auras were unleashed on the vessel, which transformed into beams of light that fired toward the Demon Cage.

Ten!

Twenty!

Seventy!

In just less than three breaths’ time, a total of one hundred and thirteen figures had arrived at the corridor leading to the Demon Cage, lined up on both sides. Their auras caused the entire Heaven-Earth Jail to vibrate vigorously, as if it were on the verge of collapsing.

“This...”

The seven Guardians, w.a.n.g Liyan, and the rest of the authorities could feel their scalps going numb, as their hearts were struck with a great chill.

One hundred and thirteen half-Martial Progenitors!

Furthermore, each of them was actually a fourth-grade Martial Progenitor Realm or above expert, with their cultivations being suppressed at the half-Martial Progenitor Realm. Some of them were even peak Martial Progenitor Realm experts!

Did this mean the entire Black Dragon had come to the Royal City?

And all of this was happening just because of Qin Nan?

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The ground began to shake vibrantly as the leader of the Black Dragon walked toward the entrance of the Demon Cage taking one step at a time.

He had yet to look at any of the Guardians around him.

“Mm? What is it this time? How did they put you in jail?”

As the cultivators of the Royal City were immersed in a great shock, the leader of the Black Dragon asked Qin Nan the question in a curious tone.

The question had troubled him for too long.

In addition to the leader of the Black Dragon, the other cultivators also turned their heads in Qin Nan’s direction and blinked rapidly.

“Nothing much, my cultivation is being suppressed at the fifth-layer Martial Sacred Realm because of a trial, and the Empress here was trying to kill me because I’m in her way.” Qin Nan said calmly.

The crew immediately came to a realization hearing this.

That being said...

Wasn’t the empress here a little too courageous?

“HAHAHA! Interesting, very interesting. I never thought a tiny place like the Southern Continent would have someone trying to kill you!”

The leader of the Black Dragon could not help but burst out laughing after hearing Qin Nan’s explanation. However, the smile on his face was swiftly withdrawn as his eyes emitted a crimson flicker.

His voice exploded in the city like a thunder, echoing in the ears of the crowd.

“Tell me, should we erase the Royal Family, or... butcher the entire city?”