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"Do you think the invaders are the ones who escaped from Luoshen Mountain back then?" Qin Yi asked.

The Azure Dragon nodded, "The countries were defeated years ago and have been dormant for decades. As Qi Refiners, they must constantly be seeking revenge for their past defeat. This time, most of the invaders might be those remnants."

"Those who escaped alive back then must have reached the Nascent Soul Realm by now, right?"

"Exactly. Those who could participate in the battle of Luoshen Mountain back then were all prodigious figures. Decades have passed, and their cultivation surely won't be weak."

Qin Yi smiled wryly, "If that's the case, I'm afraid my Peace Army won't hold up. And as for your generation's Qi Refiners, I lack sufficient prestige; they probably wouldn't respect me."

"So that's what you're worried about." The Azure Dragon laughed, "Don't worry, since you've been chosen to battle, naturally I won't let you go with just your Peace Army."

"What? Are you calling upon the elder Qi Refiners who participated in the Luoshen Mountain battle back then?"

The Azure Dragon shook his head, "Do you really think the four Guardian Gods are just in name? To prevent the countries from making a comeback, we haven't been idle over these decades either."

"What do you mean?" Qin Yi was puzzled.

"Never mind that, you'll know when the time comes."

Qin Yi pursed his lips and scoffed, "Mysterious as ever. You old guys just love keeping secrets."

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The next period was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Xiahou Jun and others had already established a firm footing in the city where they were stationed.

Of course, regarding their stationing, some of the local Guardian Families welcomed them while others secretly obstructed them.

However, Xiahou Jun and his companions were among those ranked in the young generation of Longxia; each one was an extraordinary talent. They informed Qin Yi of the situation and, following Qin Yi's orders, supported those who should be supported, stripped the Guardian title where needed, and executed those who needed to be executed.

All of a sudden, Longxia was filled with tension and anxiety.

The Peace Army is indeed under Qin Yi's command. And who is Qin Yi? Right now, throughout Longxia, there isn't anyone who isn't aware of him.

They stormed into the Southern Country, annihilated the Zhi Family. They infiltrated Wolf Country, drenched Saber Forest Valley in blood, severing the heritage of the various countries. Recently, they wiped out Blood Cloud Tower, leaving no speck of life, and burnt it down barren, with Blood Cloud Tower's Tower Master, Xue Wuya, being ignited by the Heavenly Lamp... Each of these achievements and feats could easily awe a bunch of lowly individuals.

In just a week's time, more than a dozen Guardian Families vanished mysteriously, evaporating overnight.

Everyone knew it was Qin Yi's Peace Army behind this. Qin Yi was sweeping away the corrupt elements among the Guardians.

The Guardian Families lived every day on edge, fearing the Peace Army might investigate them, spending their days in constant anxiety.

As time went on, everything continued.

Every day, Guardian Families disappeared, and everyone knew the fate of these people wouldn't be good; the world knows well of Qin Yi's methods.

Some Guardian Families began to collectively write petitions, questioning Qin Yi, the successor of the Azure Dragon Guardian God, as to why he was conducting a nationwide extensive purge.

However, when the Black Tortoise Envoys, Vermilion Bird Envoys, and White Tiger Envoys came to stop them, Xiahou Jun and others were unbothered. If in a good mood, they'd retort with a few words and drive them away; if in a bad mood, they'd severely beat them and toss them out.

This was also Qin Yi's intention. These Envoys have the responsibility to oversee the Guardian Families. The Guardian Families being purged now all have issues, and if you come to intervene, does it not reveal your issues as well?

Gradually, people realized that although the Envoys were beaten, the four Guardian Gods made no movement, and some immediately sensed something was amiss... Qin Yi's major sweep seemed to have been subtly approved by the four Guardian Gods.

In fact, the smart ones had already figured it out; the successors of the Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger are all part of the Peace Army, and they are the main force in this purge, which already indicates the stance of the other Guardian Gods.

Another week passed.

At least over twenty Guardian Families had their titles revoked and properties confiscated; this too was Qin Yi's intention. He needed funds to support so many people.

A dozen or so Guardian Families vanished into thin air; even their bodies couldn't be found. No one knew what happened.

The Guardian Families were jittery, strictly instructing family members and disciples to behave meekly. Once targeted by the Peace Army, it definitely spelled trouble, and as Guardian Families, who hasn't utilized their position for some benefits?

However, Qin Yi suddenly issued an order, and all the Peace Army quieted down, no longer investigating Guardian Families.

All the Guardian Families were perplexed, why did it suddenly stop?

"Why did you suddenly have the Peace Army stop?" The Duan Family and the Azure Dragon curiously asked Qin Yi.

"Because it's enough," Qin Yi lifted the Purple Sand Pot in front of the Azure Dragon and poured himself a cup of tea. Recently, this old fellow was quite indulgent, as Xue Aoyu spent a fortune scavenging various fine teas for him, which delighted the Azure Dragon to the point his eyes nearly narrowed from smiling every day.

"What do you mean?" The Azure Dragon was confused.

Qin Yi smiled faintly, "There must be a balance between action and inaction. How can so many Guardian Families in Longxia be completely investigated? What I want is for them to always be on edge, much like playing with monkeys. You can't be too kind nor too harsh to them, or it will backfire."

"I purged dozens of Qi Refiner families, simply put, to set an example. Stopping abruptly is to let them breathe a sigh of relief, or it would easily provoke a backlash. Many Guardian Families have considerable influence locally, and if pushed to the brink, it would gravely affect local economics and security. It's time to let them relax. This time's action was just a warning with the intent to alert. A thorough cleanse might halve Longxia's Guardian Families."

"I hope, after this, they will restrain themselves and behave properly."

The Azure Dragon nodded slightly, picked up the Purple Sand Pot, and drank directly from the spout, smiling, "This is like hanging a sword above their heads which can fall at any moment. You're telling them if they cause trouble again, this sword will fall, right?"

"You've been drinking directly from the spout?" Qin Yi answered irrelevantly.

The Azure Dragon looked at the Purple Sand Pot in his hand and nodded earnestly.

Qin Yi's face turned dark. He had just poured himself a cup from this Purple Sand Pot... Upon this thought, he couldn't help but feel nauseated.

"I not only drink from the spout, sometimes I spit back." The Azure Dragon said with a mischievous grin.

"Ugh..." Qin Yi retched.

The Azure Dragon, on the other hand, gleefully watched Qin Yi, thinking, let this lad drink my tea, does he know how precious it is? Disgust him to death.

Qin Yi picked up the cup of tea and hurled it at the Azure Dragon, then turned and dashed back to his room, frantically brushing his teeth over and over.