At that moment, the gates burst open with a tremendous crash. A throng of people rushed in, instantly seizing control of the entire Zhao Family compound. The members of the Zhao Family did not resist. They wouldn’t until the very last moment, for they knew resistance might lead to their total annihilation. So they waited to see if there might be any chance of turning the tide. After all, Yang Qi had said he would find a way, and it was possible he had indeed come up with one.

However, the sheer force displayed by the Tang Family of Sea City left the Zhao Family pale with terror. Even Zhao Haishan was trembling uncontrollably. The Tang Family of Sea City boasted that they could defeat any clan in Jingnan Prefecture; even the combined forces of all the families in Thunder City were no match for them. Previously, the Zhao Family had dismissed this as a mere rumor, not to be taken seriously. Now, they had to admit it was likely true. The Tang Family of Sea City was simply too powerful. To have provoked such an entity meant they were truly finished.

The Martial Artists of the Tang Family secured the scene. At that moment, Tang Zhetian strode in, leading his retinue, every person by his side capable of annihilating the Zhao Family ten times over.

Tang Wenqiang was also among them. Even the weakest of their group, Tang Wenqiang, was more formidable than Zhao Haishan, the strongest of the Zhao Family.

Glancing through the crowd and not seeing Yang Qi, Tang Wenqiang asked, "Father, Yang Qi isn’t here. What should we do? If he doesn’t show up today, will all our efforts have been in vain?"

"That’s right. You don’t think the kid ran away, do you?" Tang Wen Yong chimed in.

"Don’t worry, he won’t run. As long as Ye Qianqian and her family are here, he will definitely come," said Yan Feng, the Family Head of the Yan Family. Persuaded by Yan Duo, he had chosen to ally with the Tang Family and had accompanied them to the Zhao residence. This way, when it was time to divide the spoils, his family could claim a larger share.

"I agree. Remember, Yang Qi calls Ye Qianqian’s parents his godfather and godmother. They took care of him often when he was little. The last time Yang Qi killed Tang Wu and Tang Chuan was because Tang Chuan had laid a hand on his godmother," Wang Hai added. The Family Head of the Wang Family had also chosen to side with the Tang Family of Sea City.

The others included the leaders of thirty-six families, companies, and sects. They had all forgotten their oaths at the True Martial White Tower and chosen to submit to the Tang Family of Sea City. This was what it meant to take a side. Perhaps in their eyes, Yang Qi was no match for the Tang Family, and indeed, the current situation seemed to confirm their view. Things were not looking good for Yang Qi.

"Since that’s the case, very well. Begin preparing the wedding venue immediately! I want this ghost marriage to be known by everyone!" Tang Zhetian commanded.

A group of people surged toward Ye Qianqian to apply her makeup. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"What do you think you’re doing!" Ye Zuisheng roared, blocking their path.

"Get out of the way!" Wang Teng strode over and slapped Ye Zuisheng, sending him flying. He sneered, "Your daughter marrying Young Master Tang was supposed to be a joyous occasion. But Yang Qi meddled, leading to Young Master Tang’s death. Now, this marriage will become a ghost marriage. Your daughter, no, your entire family, along with everyone from the Zhao Family, will be buried with him. You can hold another wedding ceremony in the underworld."

"Master Tang, your family from Sea City is so noble. Why must you continually harass a minor family like ours?" Wang Junru pleaded. "Why are you so fixated on our Qianqian? What’s so special about her?"

"Exactly! Please, be merciful and let us go. It was Yang Qi who caused this disaster; we didn’t do anything!" an elder from the Zhao Family cried out as he dropped to his knees.

"Please, spare us," others began to beg. Not everyone in the Zhao Family was unyielding, so it was only natural for some to plead for mercy. Zhao Haishan didn’t stop them. Everyone had the right to make their own choice, and he couldn’t force them all to die with him.

"Heh, begging for mercy now? Don’t you think it’s a little late?" Tang Zhetian sneered. "I don’t care who killed my grandson. The fact is, he died at the Zhao Family residence. You should be happy. Before you die, you can hold a wedding ceremony. Dying as in-laws of our Tang Family is an honor you’re fortunate to receive."

"Tang Zhetian, do you really think you can cover the sky with one hand? Do you really think no one can deal with your Tang Family? Your actions are outrageous!" Zhao Haishan roared.

"Hehe, in Jingnan Prefecture, covering the sky with one hand is quite easy for me," Tang Zhetian retorted with a cold smile. "Of these thirteen experts by my side, ten are Second-Rank Overlords at the Perfection level. The other three are Third-Rank Overlords."

"Tell me, who in Thunder City could possibly be their match?"

"And as for influence, my Tang Family of Sea City has already come to an agreement with over thirty organizations here in Thunder City, including the Wang and Yan Families. Furthermore, the Jingnan Royal Mansion and others will not interfere in this matter. All the surrounding families support us as well."

"Now, do you still think I, Tang Zhetian, cannot cover the sky with one hand?"

Hearing this, Zhao Haishan drew a sharp, cold breath. It’s over. A family of this caliber is truly not one the Zhao Family can afford to provoke. I said so from the beginning. But what’s done is done. Fear is useless now, and so is regret. Besides, I did it for my granddaughter and my daughter. I did nothing wrong. Even if these experts don’t take action, the Tang Family’s thousand-man guard of Great Grandmasters alone is enough to wipe out the Zhao Family. So what? I’m not afraid! If I must die, then I will die. What is wrong with a father protecting his daughter?

"Our family has already left the Zhao Family! If there is a fault, it is ours alone and has nothing to do with the Zhao Family!" Zhao Huan stood up and declared. "You of the Tang Family forcefully abduct women, and your wickedness knows no bounds. Sooner or later, your family will be utterly destroyed! Our family will be waiting for you in hell!"

"Hehe, what spirit! How arrogant! I never expected the Zhao Family to have someone so brazen," Tang Zhetian laughed in fury. "I’d like to see just who can destroy my Tang Family! Everyone, listen up! Prepare everything immediately and wait for that Yang Qi to leap into our Heaven and Earth Net. Don’t kill the Zhao Family members yet. Restrain them all. I want them to watch with their own eyes as Yang Qi dies a miserable death!"

"If Big Brother Qi were here, you wouldn’t have the guts to say any of this!" Ye Qianqian said through clenched teeth. "You people from the Tang Family are so shameless. I don’t like Tang Chuan, yet you resort to force. Where in this world is there such injustice?"

"So, you are Ye Qianqian?" Tang Zhetian asked, sizing her up from head to toe.

"That’s right, it’s me!" Ye Qianqian replied, neither servile nor overbearing.

"Humph, no wonder Chuan liked you. You are indeed pretty," Tang Zhetian snorted coldly. "My grandson taking a liking to you is your honor! How dare you disagree? For that, you deserve to die! You were never worthy of my grandson in the first place."