Chapter 30: Today I will cut off your general's title!

Boom! Suddenly, the ground shook violently. The ground of the entire Jiang family mansion was shaking wildly. The main hall where everyone was located was shaking, as if it was about to collapse at any moment. "What's happening?" "Damn it, what's going on?" "Go check it out!!" Boom! A supersonic fighter jet suddenly dove from the distant sky, sweeping low over the Jiang family's airspace. Clang clang clang! Inside and outside the main hall, countless glass windows shattered instantly. Numerous soldiers' eardrums burst, and they held their heads, crying in pain. A soldier screamed, "It's a fighter jet, a Black Hawk fighter jet!" "What? A Black Hawk fighter jet? Isn't that top-notch equipment only available to the Pyeongnam War Department?" "Why has the Pyeongnam War Department been deployed?!" Then, they witnessed a scene they would never forget— Boom boom boom! Ten Black Hawk fighter jets were circling in the sky, sweeping back and forth. The sharp sound of breaking the air was deafening! Outside the Jiang family's main gate, ten tanks, ten armored vehicles, ten artillery pieces... and countless troop carriers arrived! Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Thirty armed helicopters crossed the horizon and thunderously appeared in everyone's sight, circling at extremely low altitudes over the Jiang family's airspace. Paratroopers jumped, artillerymen set up their guns, and armored soldiers leaped down from the troop carriers. A dense crowd of soldiers, like a flood, surrounded the entire Jiang family mansion in no time. A total of two thousand people! They sealed off both land and air, dominating the East of Jiang. Overpowering the scene. Christian's thousand warriors were like ants in front of these soldiers. Numerous bigwigs in the East of Jiang trembled with fear. Then, a heroic woman in military uniform, accompanied by a man with a proud aura, stepped into the Jiang family's main gate. Philip Zhang was startled, "Younger brother, this is the Cheetahs Group of the Pyeongnam War Department, their most elite unit! The entire Cheetahs Group has come. The commander of the Cheetahs Group is David Hua's daughter, Ben! Why has she come?" "Could it be for us?" Pyeongnam is the southern part of the Binh Giang Province. And Zhonghai City is in the southern part of Binh Giang Province. And Ben is an active general, wielding great power. She is not an existence that Christian can compare to. Christian said solemnly, "It should be impossible. I've always had a good relationship with the Pyeongnam War Department over the years. It must be a coincidence. I still have some influence on the Hua family. If I explain it to her, she should give me face." After speaking, Christian immediately went forward to greet, "General Hua, why didn't you inform me of your visit? I would have welcomed you." "Who are you to welcome me?!" Ben snorted coldly, giving no face at all. This made Christian's face turn red instantly. A slap in the face! Painfully hot. But Christian dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction, instead, he forced a smile, "General Hua, what brings you to Zhonghai from so far away? Any instructions?" Ben strode forward without paying any attention to Christian. Finally, Ben stopped behind Ben. Standing at attention, she saluted. "General of Pyeongnam, Ben, leading two thousand Cheetahs Group soldiers, reporting for duty!" Hiss! Everyone on the scene gasped in shock! Their gaze towards Ben was filled with disbelief. What? Is the General of Pyeongnam actually reporting to Ben? This is David Hua's most beloved daughter! How could a discarded marshal of Dongyong Mountain still have such great power? Who exactly is Ben? Christian, Philip Zhang, Aiden Jiang, Tiger King, Wolf King, Malcolm Zhang, Daniel Zhang... including Fern Zhang and Pearl Mu were all stunned. What was even more shocking was that in the face of Ben's salute, Ben did not respond but continued to gaze at the incense stick. After a while, Ben slowly turned around, showing a relieved smile, "I've retired, no need for a salute." Ben withdrew her hand, smiling, "No, you will always be my king in my heart. Retired, but still a king!" Ben rarely showed a gentle smile, "You girl, when did you also learn your dad's tactics." Ben, "Hehe, these were not my words, but my dad's. I've heard it so much, I just copied it." "My dad... still so... never mind." Ben shook his head, a helpless bitter smile, "I asked you to come today because there are some matters..." Before Ben could finish, Ben immediately said, "I know. This is giving my dad a face. Hoping that the trouble under my dad's command can be handled by him. Otherwise, you would have resolved it directly. But doing so would not look good for my dad's reputation." Ben scolded with a smile, "Loose-lipped!" "Hee hee! Got it." Ben stuck out her tongue, acting like a little sister seeing her big brother. However, when she turned around to face the bigwigs of East of Jiang. Her expression immediately turned cold, her eyes as sharp as knives, heroic and resolute. The posture of a general! Even if Christian was foolish, he knew something was wrong, stepping forward respectfully, "General Hua, there was just a minor conflict between me and Ben today, I'll leave now! In the future, I will manage my subordinates well in East of Jiang and not arbitrarily use armed forces." Using armed forces privately is wrong. Christian, fearing that Ben would take this mistake seriously, immediately stated his position. "Christian, you think there's a future for you?" Whoosh! Ben pulled out a red document, slamming it onto Christian's face, "Open your eyes wide and see clearly. This is the demotion order from the Pyeongnam War Department. All your military achievements are revoked, all medals and honors are withdrawn, all your benefits are cancelled. Additionally, your military rank is stripped!" "From now on, you have no relation with the Pyeongnam War Department. You are just a common person." After reading the document, Christian was dumbfounded, his hands trembling, "This is a demotion order!" Demotion order! As the name implies, it's stripping off the military rank! This is a tremendous disgrace! Anyone who can be promoted to general has made outstanding military contributions, a supreme glory for the family. Once promoted, the latter half of life is secured. As long as there are no major issues or offending significant figures, demotion is usually not an option. After all, each general has countless soldiers and officers below them. Their honours and demerits are shared, a shared glory and shame! Demotion, therefore, is a significant matter! Unless absolutely necessary, a demotion order is not issued. Since the founding of Xia Country, the Pyeongnam War Department has only issued two demotion orders. This is the third time. In Zhonghai, this is the first time. The Zhang family once gained supreme glory because of Christian's promotion, becoming a great clan overnight. Now, all that glory will disappear with this demotion order. Thud! Christian, who was once high and mighty, lost all his pride in an instant, kneeling down, tears streaming, "General Hua, today I merely used the armed forces privately. Beyond that, I did no wrong. Why would the Pyeongnam War Department issue a demotion order?!" "This matter is related to the glory of countless young people in East of Huai River. I implore General Ben to have mercy on us, the youth of East of Huai River, and give me some face!" Troye, Malcolm, Philip, and other big shots all followed suit, kneeling down and begging for mercy. Once Christian was demoted, the Zhang family's great mansion would immediately collapse. How could there be intact eggs under an overturned nest?! Pow! A loud slap fiercely landed on Christian's face! Ben snorted coldly, "Christian, do you really want me to speak in such an unpleasant manner?!" Christian, having been publicly slapped, suppressed his anger and said, "I implore General Ben to clarify, where did I go wrong?" Ben's expression became even colder, "You were knighted five years ago, right?" Christian, "Yes, in the thirty-fifth year of Xia Country! On the New Year's Eve." Ben, "So, when did you retire? Forgotten?" Christian, as if stung by something, said through gritted teeth, "I was supposed to be in my prime, yet I was forced to retire half a year ago by the Pyeongnam War Department." "Oh, so you do remember! From your tone, it seems you are quite dissatisfied with the Pyeongnam War Department's order for your retirement," Ben said coldly. "Do you know why you were asked to retire? Because your military achievements were illegitimately gained!" "Five years ago, you led your troops in alliance with the Xiao family to sweep pirates in Eastport. You returned in great victory. However, eight hundred of the Xiao family's personal guards were almost completely annihilated in Eastport. The Pyeongnam War Department has always had doubts about the inside story. But due to lack of evidence, and with a big power backing you, the Pyeongnam War Department had no choice but to opt for a compromise solution, making you retire!" Christian, fearing Ben would continue, interrupted, "Since the Pyeongnam War Department has already made me retire, why issue a demotion order today?" Ben coldly said, "Because you offended someone you shouldn't have." Indeed! He was here for Ben. Was she also a card in Ben's hand?!! Confirming his suspicions, Christian was utterly shocked, feeling a chill from head to toe. He looked up at Ben, "I implore General Ben to clarify, what exactly is Ben's identity? And what position does he hold?" "You? You're not worthy to know his identity!" Ben coldly stated. "Additionally, let me tell you another piece of news. This demotion order has already been issued to the Zhonghai Administrative Court and the Military Governor's Office." "If I'm not mistaken, other orders from the Administrative Court and the Military Governor's Office will soon follow!" Right at that moment. Footsteps came from outside the door. The Secretary-General of the Administrative Court, Kwame Liu. Entering the hall, Kwame Liu took out a red-headed document and loudly announced, "Emergency order from the Administrative Court, reinstating Kwame Liu as Chief Inspector. Furthermore—removing all positions of Philip Zhang as the Deputy Chief of the Administrative Court. Along with thirteen senior officials of the Administrative Court promoted by Philip Zhang, all are to be dismissed and transferred for judicial review!" "Philip Zhang, accept the order. From now on, you don't need to come back to work. As for the issues concerning you, the Administrative Court is already investigating." After handing the red-headed document to Philip Zhang, Kwame Liu saluted Ben, then turned and left. Not long after, another person entered. The Secretary-General of the Military Governor's Office. Holding a red-headed document, he opened it and loudly announced. "Emergency order from the Military Governor's Office—removing all positions of Vice Commander Troye Zhang. The personnel promoted by the Zhang family, totaling thirty-six people. All are to be dismissed and arrested for review!" Thud! Philip Zhang and Troye Zhang both collapsed on the ground, trembling with fear. Christian was even more tearful. He hadn't expected it to come so quickly. The Zhang family was finished! After completing a series of actions, Ben then turned back to look at Ben, "Did I do well?" Ben, with a doting expression, extended his thumb, "Little Ben, you've grown up. You can stand on your own now." Ben's face blushed slightly with a smile, "Is there anything else you need?" Ben, "No need. Today, East of the Huai River might undergo a huge change. You patrol East of the Huai River. Just prevent chaos from breaking out in East of Huai River." Then, Ben waved his hand, indicating Ben to leave. Swish! Ben once again gave a standard military salute, then turned to order, "Take these private armed forces away!" The thousand private armed warriors who came with Christian, not one dared to resist. They were all arrested and taken away. The Cheetahs Group also retreated like the tide, disappearing without a trace. "Mr. Xiao, thank you!" Kwame Liu, reinstated, bowed in thanks. Ben nodded, "You were startled. Take your people and leave." Without saying much, Kwame Liu gave an order. A thousand inspectors left one after another. The entire Jiang family immediately became much quieter. But, the big shots of East of Huai River became even more terrifying. Everyone's gaze unanimously fell on Ben, not even daring to breathe heavily. Dead silence! Eh! After a long while, Ben sighed deeply, glancing at Christian, "You are a general, so what? Today, I strip you of your military rank!" "You rule over East of Huai River? The world my Xiao family's descendants fought for with their blood and lives, when did it become your turn to rule?" Christian slowly stood up, his face no longer showing the previous panic but instead a bit of ferocity, "Ben, I didn't expect you and the Hua family to be so close. To even have this trump card. I have indeed underestimated you." "But, you shouldn't have let Ben leave! She and the Cheetahs Group were the only ones I feared." After saying that, Christian stomped on the ground. Boom! The marble floor explosively shattered. A gust of wind spread out from Christian as the center in all directions. Wherever it passed, chairs were overturned, and the pillars of the great hall shook! Raising his hand, he slapped the air. Three meters to the left, four thick mahogany chairs instantly exploded! Inner energy released, a martial arts master! Everyone was terrified! 'What? Inner energy released, he is a martial arts master!' 'Christian, he actually achieved the rank of a martial arts master!!' 'The legendary power that surpasses authority, controlling the life and death of others!' Christian's majesty was unparalleled, his arrogance unmatched, "Ben, do you think by relying on Ben to issue a demotion order, you can topple the Zhang family? Simply naive! I am a martial arts master who has surpassed human limits!" "The world thought I, Christian, relied on the power of a general to sit firmly in East of Huai River. No, the world is wrong. I rule over East of Huai River, relying on a power that surpasses authority, controlling the life and death of others!" "With one punch, I can kill an enemy ten steps away. What is overwhelming power in comparison? Only strength is eternal! In this world, the real controllers of order are not the military. It's the martial arts families!" "My backing is not just a general's rank. It's the martial arts families! Killing you, with just one word from the martial arts families, I can be reinstated immediately." After saying this, Christian fiercely launched a punch at Ben. Inner energy released, supreme killing intent! "Ben, you are ultimately too naive, die!!!"