All preparations were complete. Those who arrived to bear witness were instructed to stay outside. The surroundings were heavily guarded.

Jiang Chen stood high above the crowd and declared, “The formation will be reactivated today. Remember, all of you may spectate, but crossing the warning lines will be considered an attempt of sabotage, no matter who you are. The consequences will be yours to bear.”

His tone was severe, making it clear that he wasn’t joking.

Everyone fell silent, as did the world around them. It was as if even the insects could sense the young lord’s solemn killing intent.

Those assigned by Jiang Chen flooded in to set up the...