Looking at Zeng Zhihongs earthy complexion, Xu Haifeng couldnt help but laugh happily.

  What power can bring, the answer is right in front of you. Absolute power is absolute authority. Here, as long as he is willing, one sentence can decide the life and death of everyone. Whether its the Zhang family, who has been passed down for hundreds of years and has countless wealth, or officials like Zeng Zhihong, the governor, and Chen Xinhong, the deputy general, their lives are all in his hands.

  The Black Flag Army, the source of all his power is the Black Flag Army under his command. If it werent for these powerful and obedient soldiers, he would be nothing. However, after suddenly gaining immense power, he began to change. The original timid and cautious Xu Haifeng slowly transformed into a martial general who advocates for using violence to solve problems. If a problem can be quickly solved with violence, not many people will be willing to go the extra mile to seek other solutions.

  Of course, wanting to use violence to solve things is based on strength. If ones own strength is insufficient, then everything is just an illusion. But the Black Flag Army was indeed a powerful force with such strength.

  He said to Zeng Zhihong who was leaning against the wall: "Mr. Zeng, what do you have to say now?"

  Zeng Zhihong leaned against the wall, he dared to enter Zhangs house alone with Xu Haifeng, mainly relying on the presence of He brothers by his side. Even if Xu Haifeng wanted to turn against him, he could still retreat unharmed. However, in the Black Flag Army, there were hidden dragons and tigers, and experts were as numerous as clouds. The He brothers were easily killed like dogs. At this moment, Zeng had no choice but to retreat, looking at Xu Haifeng who was full of murderous intent. He knew that if he gave a wrong answer, it would be a fatal outcome, so he could only reply: "Please let General do as you wish, I have no opinion."

  Zhang Yis face turned pale, and he saw that the two most powerful people in the city had become prisoners of Xu Haifeng. Today, it was likely that the entire family would perish here. He deeply regretted his decision earlier, gathering all the old and young together, wasnt this just asking to be destroyed? If only he had known earlier, he would have sent his two sons away to preserve a bloodline for the Zhang family.

  As expected, Xu Haifeng settled the two men, Zeng Zhihong and turned back to Zhang Yi and said: "Zhang official, I advise you to confess truthfully, the earlier you confess, the earlier you will be released, and avoid suffering from physical torture."

  Xiao was a seasoned veteran who had seen countless storms and waves in his life, but at this moment, he was also at a loss for what to do. He had encountered many strong and ruthless people before, but someone as brazen and unscrupulous as this was a first. He racked his brains, but still couldnt think of any way to escape the predicament.

  "Huh? Why arent you speaking up yet? Its really no coffin, no tears. Come on, people! Take them away and beat them until someone confesses."

  Under Qin Yongs command, the soldiers pounced on the dozen or so people present like wolves and tigers, pinning them to the ground. They pulled out their clubs and started beating them with loud thuds. Instantly, heart-wrenching cries of pain filled the air, a rather spectacular sight. Zeng Zhihong and Chen Xinhong turned their heads away, unable to bear watching anymore.

  "Think it through carefully, and whoever surrenders first will be spared their life." Xu Haifeng added fuel to the fire.

  "Stop... stop... General, I surrender, I surrender..." A young man dressed as a warrior cried out, unable to withstand the pain.

  "Its not right, it cant be, this is unbearable!" Zhang Yihes face changed drastically, disregarding the falling board, he cried out loudly.

  "Second brother, you cant win!" Almost at the same time, another voice also shouted out.

  Xu Haifeng was surprised and ordered the soldiers to suspend their punishment, dragging that young man over. Looking at his appearance, he found some resemblance to Zhang Yihe and asked: "Who are you?"

  "Little Zhang Yifei is the second generation of the Zhang family." Zhang Yifei replied with one hand covering his buttocks and the other on the ground, bowing his head.

  Xu Haifeng pointed at Zhang Yirans disbelieving face and asked: "What is the relationship between this person and you?"

  Zhang Yifei looked up and glanced at Zhang Yihe, then lowered his head and said, "It was indeed Father."

  "Good, extremely good! You can understand the reason and achieve great righteousness by killing your own kin. General Xu will definitely ensure your safety."

  "Yes, thank you for sparing my life." Zhang Yifei said in a trembling voice.

  "Now you tell me, how did the Zhang family collude with the Roman Empire and betray the interests of our great Han Dynasty?" Xu Haifeng also muttered to himself, looking at him to see what kind of excuse he could come up with to save his own life.

  "Yes, General..." Zhang Yifei said as he slowly straightened up, and suddenly his right hand shot up, a cold star bursting out of it, flashing towards Xu Haifengs throat like lightning. At the same time, his legs exerted force, jumping off the ground and leaping towards Xu Haifeng.

  The sudden change, Xu Haifeng was completely unprepared, but just as Zhang Yifei swung out the hidden weapon, his nerves suddenly tensed up, and all the blood in his body flowed backwards towards his brain. In that instant, his senses became a hundred times sharper, and he clearly saw that the cold star was actually a handleless flying dagger.

  At this moment, the small knife drew a beautiful arc towards his throat. Xu Haifeng was greatly shocked in his heart and wanted to lower his head to avoid it, but although his eyes could see clearly, his body couldnt make the corresponding movement. He watched with wide eyes as the deadly knife slowly approached his throat.

  Just as he thought all was lost, a large hand appeared in the corner of his eye, moving even faster to intercept the flying knife. Xu Haifengs pupils suddenly shrank, and he stared at this palm that seemed like a heavenly guest, hoping it could be just a little bit faster.

  The palm that had pinned all of Xu Haifengs hopes finally moved a hair faster than the flying knife. With a "ding" sound, this palm blocked in front of Xu Haifengs face, bent its fingers and flicked, sending the flying knife soaring high into the air. Next, Lin Changkongs body appeared in front of Xu Haifeng. He clenched one fist and drew a circle with the other hand, lightly slapping it down to block Zhang Yifei who was charging up behind the flying knife.

  Zhang Yifei was shocked in his heart, never expecting that besides the Andrew brothers, there was another expert of the same level hidden in the Black Flag Army. He used all his skills, his palms flying like wings, creating a vast palm shadow, but Lin Changkong simply punched out a few punches and defeated him completely.

  Zhang Yifei intended to turn around and escape, but Lin Changkongs hands seemed to exert a suction force out of thin air, trapping him firmly within a small space. After exchanging several moves, Lin Changkongs fist strength gradually increased, and with a loud shout, he struck Zhang Yifei in the chest with one punch. Zhang Yifei was unable to dodge and was hit squarely in the chest and abdomen by Lin Changkongs fist. He felt a surge of great force, and his body flew high into the air like a kite with its string cut off, drawing a perfect parabolic curve before crashing heavily to the ground.

  Zhang Yifei spat out a mouthful of blood, and to his surprise, there were some internal organs mixed in the blood. Lin Changkongs punch had used up 100% of his true strength, shattering Zhang Yifeis five viscera and six bowels. Even if the great Luojin Immortal was alive, it would be absolutely impossible for him to survive.

  "Ah, my son..." Zhang Yi shouted out loud, his eyes wide open as he watched another son die in front of him. His face looked even more aged, his body shook, and he stumbled, almost falling to the ground.

  Xu Haifeng was also a soul who had just settled, he always thought that after experiencing several major wars, he could already be indifferent to life and death. But in the instant just now, he realized that what he could be indifferent to was only other peoples lives and deaths, not his own life.

  Since the start of the war, he had seen no less than 8,000 dead bodies. When the first comrade fell, he was also terrified, but when the first hundred, thousand comrades died, he naturally learned to turn a blind eye. This is not to say that he was exceptionally cold-blooded, but rather that he had developed a kind of immunity to death. Of course, being in such an environment would also lead to drastic changes in ones personality, causing rapid growth.

  Xu Haifeng was able to calmly order the killing of Hes brothers, which shows that he no longer values human life. The so-called "life is precious" has lost all meaning in his heart. However, this is only relative to others; once his own life is threatened, the intense shock is palpable.

  Just now, Xu Haifeng suddenly became sharp and clear, and the consequence that followed was a more profound experience of the threat of death. In that instant, his brain went blank, leaving only extreme fear, to the point where he couldnt react at all. If Lin Changkong hadnt intervened in the nick of time, he would have lost his life.

  "You, of the Xǔ family, killed two of my sons. The Zhang family will never coexist with you." Zhang Yihes eyes were bloodshot, and he shouted hoarsely.

  Xu Haifeng slowly regained his composure, the flustered look in his eyes gradually fading away, leaving only an increasingly cold gaze fixed on Zhang Yi and him. He spoke word by word: "You vowed not to coexist? Then its a matter of life and death. Since thats the case, dont blame me for being ruthless."

  Although Zhang Yi was furious, he still couldnt help but shiver at the cold tone. He held his breath and heard Xu Haifeng order: "Qin Yong, take people to kill for me, except for Zeng Daren and Chen Jiangjun... not a single chicken or dog will be left."

  Then a steel knife pierced through his chest, and Zhang Yihao, on the verge of death, faintly heard the sound of women and children crying in his ears, two lines of turbid tears slowly flowing down his face.