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Several aristocrats of the Abyssal Clan wore smirks as they gradually closed in on Zhe Liang.

Despite the fear on his face, the latter displayed no signs of begging for mercy, instead maintaining a steadfast gaze upon the people of the Abyssal Clan.

Among the bystanders were not only Abyssal Clan beings but also numerous citizens of the capital city.

The distinctiveness of the Abyssal Clan individuals from ordinary human beings was apparent at a glance.

Despite the considerable crowd, no one dared to intervene in the brutality of the Abyssal Clan folk.

Previously, the encircled Abyssal Clan individuals had claimed that the pale youth in the middle was a descendant of a human and a demon, a fact evident in his appearance and demeanor, which markedly differed from that of ordinary humans.

This disparity was even more pronounced than that between the people of the Abyssal Clan and the citizens of Jing Nation.

In the spirit of avoiding trouble, the populace turned a blind eye, with many even watching with curiosity, akin to spectators at a spectacle.

"Hit him. Hit him!"

"What difference is there between such a hybrid and a mongrel? Better to beat him to death!"

As the saying goes, bystanders watch without concern for the magnitude of the event. Some of the citizens excitedly shouted, as if participating firsthand in the battle against the Demon Realm.

"Did you hear? You little wretch, not only do we Abyssal Clan folk despise you, but even the citizens of Jing Nation wish for your demise!"

"Ha-ha-ha! Should we just break both your legs, or simply end your life?"

Backed by some ambiguous figures from Jing Nation, several privileged youths from the Abyssal Clan became even more arrogant and brazen than before, raising their arms and shouting with unparalleled audacity!

Zhe Liang gritted his teeth, glaring at these individuals with an icy determination in his eyes.

Gu Lan and Wei Zhi stood on the outskirts of the crowd.

Their expressions were equally indifferent.

Wei Zhi, having witnessed the entire ordeal, was filled with anger, not only at the oppression of his fellow kinsmen by the Abyssal Clan but also at the apathy of the citizens of Jing Nation.

The Abyssal Clan was a race that Her Majesty had decreed to be subjugated, and Zhe Liang could be considered a citizen of Jing Nation.

Yet, here, within the capital city, some dared to oppress the citizens of Jing Nation.

This situation left him, as an imperial guard street official of the capital, deeply troubled.

The icy demeanor in Gu Lan's eyes was easily understood.

Despite his intentions to subdue the Abyssal Clan as a force to be reckoned with, the importance of the entire Abyssal Clan combined still paled in comparison to the pale youth encircled within.

As a character mentioned in the original work, Zhe Liang's talents could be considered those of a prodigy.

He was even not much inferior to the protagonist designated by fate.

The assistant he had prepared to recruit under his command was now being harassed by some lowly members of the Abyssal Clan.

They even contemplated breaking his legs!

Hmm... It was not merely a matter of seeing injustice and doing nothing.

It was time to show them the consequences of their actions!

The people of the Abyssal Clan were unaware that the one who could determine their future had already appeared among them.

At this moment, they were only focused on breaking Zhe Liang's legs and throwing him outside the capital city.

As for Zhe Liang's fate outside the city, they paid it no heed.

If it weren't for the slight familial ties between the Abyssal Clan people, they might have resorted to outright aggression and killed Zhe Liang on the spot.

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One of the Abyssal Clan individuals with a dark complexion sneered as he made a move towards Zhe Liang.

His figure disappeared into the shadows, which then transformed into a sharp blade of darkness, aiming to sever Zhe Liang's legs.

This was a unique talent of the Abyssal Clan, an attack that could directly assassinate using the power of shadows.

"Boom!"

Zhe Liang's pupils contracted, a hint of desolation appearing on his face.

He hadn't expected that his fervor for the Abyssal Clan would lead to the inevitable outcome of having his legs shattered today.

However, beneath the resounding impact, a figure emerged behind Zhe Liang, his face filled with astonishment.

He couldn't fathom who would dare to assist him in blocking the attack of the Abyssal Clan aristocrats at such a critical moment.

"Be careful!" It was all Zhe Liang could manage to say at this moment.

His heart was filled with kindness, unwilling to see a stranger injured on his behalf.

Unfortunately, the figure appeared too swiftly for Zhe Liang to even catch a glimpse of his face.

Little did he know, his concern was entirely unnecessary.

The sudden appearance of this individual was none other than Gu Lan.

He couldn't simply stand by and watch as the promising talent he valued was crippled by others.

"I am the prince of Jing Nation, appointed by Mu Yuyan, here to settle matters with the Abyssal Clan. This man is also a member of the Abyssal Clan. Since the moment you submitted to Jing Nation, your fate has been out of your hands. Everything must now conform to the will of Jing Nation!"

"He is also a member of the Abyssal Clan, whether he lives or dies is to be decided by Jing Nation, not by you ants!"

The several Abyssal Clan aristocrats instantly turned red with anger.

Within the Abyssal Clan, they held esteemed positions; how could they tolerate such indignation?

Though they understood that submitting to Jing Nation would likely entail certain restrictions, they hadn't expected the man named Prince Jingyang to be so blunt, rubbing their faces in the dirt!

The principle of "better to die than to live in shame" prompted them to move forward, ready to fight with all their might.

However, in the next moment, a terrifying imperial aura emanated from Gu Lan, leaving the Abyssal Clan individuals feeling as if they were trapped in an icy abyss, their lives no longer their own, subject to Gu Lan's whims!

This aura was aimed solely at the Abyssal Clan individuals, leaving others unaffected, basking in the normalcy of a sunny day, blissfully oblivious. Conversations began to stir among the crowd.

"So, this is Prince Jingyang, the former imperial envoy? Her Majesty's current favorite?"

"He seems nothing more than a pretty face. If the rumors about Her Majesty and the Consecrator being married are true, how could someone tolerate such a pretty face?"

Wei Zhi hadn't expected Gu Lan to act so decisively and effectively, completely suppressing the Abyssal Clan individuals with just one move!

Was his cultivation really that formidable?

He quickly stepped forward, addressing Gu Lan, "You take your people and leave; I'll handle things here."

Gu Lan nodded lightly.

He had no interest in being gawked at and judged by these ignorant bystanders.

With his status, there was no need to explain himself.

He led Zhe Liang away without a word.