The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2752 - 2727: Tang Yang’s Words!

The warriors of the Zhao Family, spearheaded by Zhaosi Yun, Zhaosi Yuan, and Zhao Zheng, were present. Accompanying them was a man in blue robes, serving as a Guest Official for the Zhao Family.

For the Qian Family, Qian Ruyu led their forces, with Jiang Yang acting as their Guest Official.

Zhoutian Hao headed the Zhou Family's contingent, and Cai Chi served as their Guest Official.

Deep within Black Water City, the three most formidable families had convened in Dragon City.

They formed a triangular standoff in Dragon City's Central Square, boxing in Lin Bai and Tang Yuezhi.

At this juncture, Zhaosi Yuan's lips curved into a smile. "Now that some of the lesser players have departed, it is our turn. Since everyone is assembled, allow me to be direct!"

"This Commander Flag is an item my Zhao Family intends to secure. I urge our associates from the Zhou and Qian Families to refrain from interference!"

Hearing this declaration, Qian Ruyu let out a derisive scoff. "Hmph, your Zhao Family covets the Commander Flag, but does that preclude my Qian Family from desiring it as well? Ultimately, the one who claims the Commander Flag will do so through their own prowess!"

Zhoutian Hao's voice was cold. "The Zhao Family has held the position of City Lord in Black Water City for three successive generations; the time has come for a change of leadership! My Zhou Family is determined to seize the Commander Flag this time!"

The confrontation between the Three Great Families intensified, their collective ambition for the Commander Flag burning brightly!

Zhaosi Yuan responded to their sentiments with a slight, knowing smile. "It appears you are truly walking the path to oblivion, are you not?"

Qian Ruyu offered a sneering retort. "How about this, Zhaosi Yuan? I shall bestow a gift upon your Zhao Family, so perhaps you won't feel the need to contend with me for the Commander Flag!"

"Someone, bring him forth!"

Qian Ruyu commanded, a smile playing on his lips.

In that instant, a warrior from the Qian Family hauled a barely conscious man towards Qian Ruyu.

All gazes in the vicinity shifted, focusing on the weakened figure.

This individual bore numerous grievous wounds, blood seeping from him, his life force visibly ebbing away.

Without immediate medical attention, his survival was highly uncertain!

"Tang Yang!"

The name escaped Tang Yuezhi's lips in a sharp cry upon recognizing the grievously injured man.

Lin Bai's eyes narrowed; he had not anticipated Tang Yang's survival.

Qian Ruyu maintained his cold smirk, nudging Tang Yang towards Zhaosi Yuan. "I am well aware that Tang Yang is a figure deeply reviled by your Zhao Family," he stated.

"Consider him yours now!"

The sight of Tang Yang ignited an uncontrollable surge of killing intent within Zhaosi Yun and Zhaosi Yuan.

The siblings visibly trembled, striving to master the ferocity boiling within them!

At this precise moment, Tang Yang's eyelids fluttered open slightly. He surveyed his surroundings, a faint, bitter smile touching his lips, before allowing his eyes to drift shut once more, seemingly resigned to his fate at the hands of the Zhao Family.

What fueled the intense rage of Zhaosi Yun and Zhaosi Yuan towards Tang Yang?

The reason was quite straightforward.

Tang Yang had, in fact, been intimate with Zhaoyun Tian's wife, who happened to be the biological mother of Zhaosi Yun and Zhaosi Yuan!

How could Zhaosi Yun and Zhaosi Yuan possibly contain their fury?

"Brother, put an end to him!" Zhaosi Yun's voice was strained, teeth clenched.

Consumed by rage, Zhaosi Yuan launched a palm strike directly at the crown of Tang Yang's head.

If that blow connected, Tang Yang's skull would undoubtedly be pulverized.

However, at that critical instant, a swift and agile force intercepted Tang Yang, pulling him clear of Zhaosi Yuan's assault and bringing him to rest beside Tang Yuezhi.

Zhaosi Yuan's gaze snapped upwards, fixing on Lin Bai with a furious glare.

It was unequivocally Lin Bai who had intervened to save Tang Yang.

Tang Yang, regaining a sliver of consciousness and realizing he was saved by Lin Bai, felt a flicker of gratitude.

"Are you actively courting death?" Zhaosi Yuan bellowed at Lin Bai, his voice like that of a cornered beast. "Surrender Tang Yang, or my Zhao Family will ensure you are obliterated without a trace today!"

Lin Bai responded with a sardonic grin. "Even if I were to hand over Tang Yang, do you truly believe your Zhao Family would permit me to depart unscathed today?"

Turning towards Zhaosi Yuan, Tang Yang, leaning weakly against Tang Yuezhi, spoke with a raspy voice. "Zhaosi Yuan, Zhaosi Yun, I have something to convey regarding that affair!"

Zhaosi Yun's voice was sharp and dismissive. "What more is there to say? At this very moment, I wish nothing more than to skin you alive and tear you asunder!"

Tang Yang managed a faint smile. "I admit, certain events did transpire between myself and your mother..."

Zhaosi Yuan immediately erupted in a furious roar. "Silence! Cease speaking! I forbid you from uttering another word!"

Disregarding Zhaosi Yuan's outburst, Tang Yang continued calmly. "However, those actions were not entirely of my own volition!"

"Last year, during the River Lantern Festival, Qian Ruyu extended an invitation for me to share drinks at the Celestial Immortal Tower!"

"..."

Tang Yang recounted the events slowly.

Upon hearing this revelation, Qian Ruyu's pupils contracted violently. His body swayed, a palpable aura of murderous intent radiating from him as he lunged towards Tang Yang, seemingly intent on silencing him permanently.

But in that same moment, Lin Bai materialized before Qian Ruyu, effectively blocking his path.

Tang Yang went on to explain, "That night, Qian Ruyu and a dozen warriors from the Qian Family forced me to drink, causing me to lose consciousness. When I regained my senses, I discovered Madam Zhao lying next to me!"

"That is the complete account!"

Tang Yang stated to Zhaosi Yun and Zhaosi Yuan with a composed demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Zhaosi Yuan turned a furious gaze towards Qian Ruyu, demanding, "Is his account the truth?"

Qian Ruyu let out a sneer, retorting, "Nonsense! Zhaosi Yuan, you cannot possibly be that gullible, can you? Do you truly believe Tang Yang's fabricated story?"

Zhaosi Yuan's expression faltered, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features.

Tang Yang calmly interjected, "I stand on the brink of death, so why would I deceive you? I am well aware of my tarnished reputation in Black Water City; even if I speak the truth, no one would lend it credence!"

"However, it matters not!"

"Zhaosi Yuan, I implore you to consider this carefully: even if I am a scoundrel, even if I am a pampered heir, even if I am a complete imbecile..."

"Even as a fool, I am not so bereft of sense as to lay a hand on the esteemed matriarch of the Zhao Family!"

Tang Yang declared with forceful emphasis.

"I am acutely aware that any transgression against the Zhao Family's head lady would invite dire repercussions upon myself and my kin, am I truly that foolish?" Tang Yang posed with a chilling, sardonic laugh.

Hearing Tang Yang's impassioned words, Zhaosi Yuan's mind began to find clarity.

Furthermore, the earlier attempt by Qian Ruyu to assassinate Tang Yang, which Zhaosi Yuan had witnessed, significantly amplified his suspicions toward Qian Ruyu.

"Qian Ruyu! Tell me truthfully... were you the architect of this wicked scheme?" Zhaosi Yuan inquired with a cold, probing tone.

Qian Ruyu responded with an impassive visage, "I was not involved! It is all baseless fabrication by Tang Yang!"

"Tang Yang, you spew falsehoods, you defame me, you slander the Qian Family! Today, I shall ensure you perish without even a trace!"

"Qian Family warriors, advance! Eliminate Tang Yang, and with the Tang Family eradicated, we shall reclaim the Commander's Flag!"

Qian Ruyu, no longer willing to prolong the confrontation, promptly commanded the Qian Family warriors to engage.

Eight hundred warriors from the Qian Family surged forward like a ferocious, rampaging tide, descending upon the trio from the Tang Family.

At this critical juncture, Zhaosi Yun softly voiced his concern, "Brother, what course of action should we take..."

Zhaosi Yuan replied with icy resolve, "This entire affair is intrinsically linked to the Qian Family; Tang Yang speaks the truth, for even a fool would not dare trifle with the Zhao Family's head lady!"

"Given that our purpose here in Dragon City is to seize the Commander's Flag, a confrontation with the Qian Family is inevitable!"

"Why then should we not confront and neutralize the Qian Family right now!"

Zhaosi Yuan, his being saturated with murderous intent, bellowed in a low, resonant voice, "Zhao Family warriors, I command you to annihilate the Qian Family!"