The assembled patriarchs were all murmuring to one another. As the He Family's old steward and his men were escorted to the Martial Arts Training Ground, Lin Yun's group arrived. Seeing Lin Yun approach, the patriarchs all bowed.
With a great war against the Qing Zhu Association imminent, Lin Yun knew he had to unify the major families of Wind City. Only then would he have a fighting chance at victory.
"Execute them," Lin Yun ordered in a low voice. The moment the words left his lips, the Bai Family guards decapitated the dozens of people on the platform.
After executing the dozens of men, Lin Yun addressed the assembled patriarchs in a resonant voice. "Patriarchs, you are all vassal forces of the Flawless Palace. Now, the Qing Zhu Association has risen unexpectedly, and they intend to slaughter the billions of citizens in Wind City. A great war is upon us. I hope you will all take these people as a warning..."
