In just a few minutes, news that the Ten Thousand Martial Guards had turned their swords on the Zhang Family sent a jolt through the locals of Cangyun City, leaving them dumbfounded and speechless.
The Zhang Family and Zhang Zhi... what an imposing existence they once were. To think it has come to this...
Some powerful and noble families immediately bolted their courtyard gates, cowering in corners and trembling with fear, not daring to make a sound.
However, some still spoke out forcefully. "What are the Hanyun Valley Martial Guards doing? Are they rebelling? Where are the other divisions? Act quickly! Our safety is under severe threat!"
How could they not understand the principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold'? As they clamored for protection, they conveniently forgot the disgraceful roles they themselves had played in the recent turmoil and how their own families had amassed their wealth and power.
