He decided to act immediately and really got up and walked out.
Lu Xing had followed Yan Jue for a long time, and he had never seen him in such a hurry before.
But now, Yan Jue had changed his ways and was acting decisively.
"Mr. Yan, perhaps we should try to resolve this through gentle negotiation. There's no need to confront them head-on; it will only provoke their resistance."
Yan Jue stopped and said calmly.
"Are you new to working with me?"
...
"Mr. Yan, Miss Tang doesn't want to see you get hurt. If you personally go out there, it will make things very difficult for me."
"If you don't tell her, she won't know."
"Mr. Yan, if I don't tell her, she'll find out herself."
"Are you listening to her or to me?"
"I..."
This question was really putting him in a difficult position.
"There's no need to persuade me. Let's go."
The man left as soon as he said it, leaving no room for negotiation.
Lu Xing had no choice but to follow.
The mountain path was rugged, and it took them a whole day to reach Qin Yu's territory.
Unlike the palaces of other Yama Kings, Qin Yu's Imperial Dragon Hall was built on the fortress of Imperial Dragon City. To enter Imperial Dragon City, one had to pass through the Imperial Dragon Hall.
The Imperial Dragon Hall only had a very small passage for ingress and egress. If a highway were to be built, that passage would need to be expanded by more than five times; it had to be broken through.
A palace was a matter of prestige, and Qin Yu naturally would not agree to such a demand.
At this moment, Yan Jue stood before the Imperial Dragon Hall, looking with disdain at the pitifully small passage.
Having received wind of this, Qin Yu had already led his troops to confront them before the Imperial Dragon Hall.
His fair face, like that of a woman, had lost its usual gentle composure due to his extreme anger.
His hands, clasped behind his back, unconsciously tightened around the folding fan painted with a landscape.
"Yan Jue, what urgent matter brings you here?"
The other party asked a question he already knew the answer to, perhaps to stall for time.
Yan Jue had no time for idle chatter and wouldn't give him a chance to wait for reinforcements.
"The dignified Imperial Dragon City requires one to crawl through a dog hole to enter. I think calling it 'Dog City' would be more fitting."
"You..."
Qin Yu's teeth clenched in anger.
"The affairs of my Imperial Dragon City are none of your concern. Go back where you came from!"
As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, a red long sword suddenly appeared in Yan Jue's hand, and he said arrogantly, "I'll say it again, get out of the way. Otherwise, I'll cut you down too!"
He was ready to act.
Qin Yu's expression turned even more grim.
Even when all eight Yama Kings joined forces, they could only fight Yan Jue to a draw. Now, facing him alone, his chances of victory were slim.
"Yan Jue, this Imperial Dragon Hall was built with the wealth of Imperial Dragon City. If you dare to lay a hand on it, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain yourself to the Supreme Commander."
"I must remind you that the Supreme Commander cherishes wealth above all else, let alone destroying such a magnificent Imperial Dragon Hall."
Qin Yu's threat had no effect.
"Hmph, I know her better than any of you. This Imperial Dragon Hall must be demolished."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Jue's aura surged immeasurably. His gaze was fixed on the magnificent Imperial Dragon Hall before him.
Qin Yu hurriedly said, "Quick! Stop him!"
The warriors behind Qin Yu swarmed forward, throwing themselves fearlessly at the dangerous presence of Yan Jue.
However, before the warriors could even get within half a step of Yan Jue, a giant, spectral red skull appeared in the air. The phantom exuded an overwhelming aura, majestic and imposing.
It ignored all obstacles and decisively shot forward, crashing into the Imperial Dragon Hall.
With a thunderous roar, the ground shook violently. When the dust settled, the originally magnificent and grand Imperial Dragon Hall had a gaping hole through it.
Through the hole, one could still see the scenery within Imperial Dragon City.
With just one strike, the Imperial Dragon Hall had been reduced to ruins by Yan Jue.
Qin Yu, in despair, looked at everything before him and cried out, "My Imperial Dragon Hall..."
It was his wealth, accumulated over a long time, now destroyed in an instant. How could he not be heartbroken?
Yan Jue, the culprit, returned as if nothing had happened.
As they passed each other, Qin Yu said sadly.
"Heh... this is the Imperial Dragon Hall I spent many years renovating. Today, you've destroyed it. I truly can't understand the Supreme Commander's intentions. Is this still the same Commander whom the ten Yama Kings once respected?"
Yan Jue knew that such an abnormal event would surely raise suspicions.
But any further delay might lead to unforeseen changes, so he decided to act swiftly.
"As the Supreme Commander, she has an obligation to guide the underworld towards a better future. You, who only see a single palace, cannot understand such ambition, nor can you see the future in her eyes."
"Heh... is this your excuse for destroying the Imperial Dragon Hall? No excuse matters now. I will go and ask her myself why she treated me this way."
The deed was done, and Qin Yu no longer dwelled on the Imperial Dragon Hall. Instead, he attributed the destruction of the hall to the Supreme Commander.
Heartbroken, he resolutely set off to the underworld to seek an explanation.
Would he succeed in meeting the Supreme Commander?
Lu Xing watched all this unfold. Even he felt that Mr. Yan had gone too far this time.
However, he could not change his master's decision.
"Mr. Yan, King Qin is going to the Supreme Commander to report you. Should we stop him?"
Yan Jue cast Lu Xing an indifferent glance.
"Do you think such a major event can be kept secret?"
"Well... it certainly can't be kept secret."
"Then why are you wasting my time?"
...
"Mr. Yan, what should we do now?"
"Are you new to working with me?"
Lu Xing was stunned. His mind was in turmoil, and he truly couldn't fathom Yan Jue's thoughts. He lowered his head submissively.
Moreover, he felt that Mr. Yan had become increasingly radical lately.
Yan Jue pointed at the huge hole that had just been created in the Imperial Dragon Hall.
"See that? Clear away all those rubble and let the construction team start building the road from the Imperial Dragon Hall. Build it to the standards of tunnel construction. Do you understand?"
Lu Xing was shocked.
Honestly, the first time he saw the Imperial Dragon Hall blocking Imperial Dragon City, he was greatly troubled, as there was no way around it for construction.
Now, they would simply bore a tunnel through the belly of the Imperial Dragon Hall, a direct and crude solution.
Ultimately, he lacked the courage and vision to be a boss; he could only be a male secretary.
With the obstacle cleared, Lu Xing relayed the task.
...
When they returned, there was an uninvited guest in the underworld, none other than Qin Yu.
Qin Yu stood in the hall of the underworld with a cold expression.
As soon as Yan Jue returned, he impatiently said, "I want to see the Commander."
Yan Jue lazily sat on the sofa, tossed a cigarette into his mouth, lit it, and indulged in smoking.
"She's very busy and doesn't have time to see you."
"What could she be so busy with? Don't try to trick me. Let me see her quickly."