When the banners of the three central divisions appeared on the battlefield, the war lost its suspense.
Since the establishment of the Thirteen Divisions of Five Elements, the three central divisions were the most special and mysterious combat divisions. They belonged directly to the Elders Guild. The three central divisions were made up of Surveillance, Judgement, and Dread. The outside world knew very little about them.
They only knew that Surveillance was good at gathering information and had countless informants. [Verdict] was in charge of judging and convicting. Only some very special crimes would be dealt with using [Verdict]. Dread had the least information and was also the most mysterious.
What was even more peculiar was that the three central divisions were not in the Avalon of Five Elements but were stationed in the Old Territory.
Why were they stationed in the Old Territory? Where were they stationed in the Old Territory? No one knew.
Even those well-informed aristocratic family members who knew a lot of inside stories did not know the reason.
Mysteries always bred rumors.
Some said that the three central divisions were stationed in a huge treasure house, which was the last hope of the Avalon of Five Elements. It contained endless wealth, rare treasures, weapons, and so on. When the Avalon of Five Elements was at a critical juncture, this treasure house was the last chance for the Avalon of Five Elements to turn things around.
Some also said that the place where the three central divisions were stationed was a huge crack that led to the depths of the Wilderness. In order to prevent dire beasts from entering the Old Territory through this crack, the three central divisions were stationed there.
Some even said that it was not a crack that led to the depths of the Wilderness, but an abyss.
There were all kinds of strange and strange versions of the story that had been passed down for many years. However, it was still a mystery to this day. The other ten divisions had a retirement system, but once a member of the three central divisions joined, he or she would never be able to retire.
Regardless of the versions, there was one thing that was surprisingly consistent: they were powerful. No one doubted the strength of the three central divisions. In general, the three central divisions were much more powerful than the other ten divisions.
Even the strongest combat division among the other ten divisions could not be compared to any of the three central divisions.
Some even said that only Masters could join the three central divisions. Of course, anyone with a little common sense would know how ridiculous this statement was.
There were not that many Masters in this world.
When the banners of the three central divisions appeared on the battlefield, it immediately caused an unparalleled impact. The rebel army formed by more than ten groups of bandits immediately collapsed. As long as the flag flew past, the bandits on the ground would kneel on the ground in fear and surrender.
It was as if a ladle of boiling oil had been poured onto the snow.
Without the slightest effort, the bandit army either fled or surrendered.
The battle ended so quickly that it shocked all the people who were secretly watching the rebellion. When a continuous stream of captives appeared outside the city, Skyheart City was in an uproar. During this period of time, they were scared witless, afraid that the rebel army would enter the city and loot them clean.
Condemned, judged, beheaded.
[Judgement]'s efficiency was shocking, and its methods were cruel. Everyone was dumbfounded. [Judgement] had no mercy for these bandits.
Outside Skyheart City, rows of bandits were beheaded in public every day.
It was the first time people saw the expressionless members of the Judgement Department. They looked indifferent, like experienced executioners. The uncontrollable screams of the captives, the flying heads, the fountains of blood, and the headless corpses on the ground did not change their expressions.
However, the Judgement Department did not kill everyone. The Masters who surrendered were not killed. Instead, they were handed over to Madam Ye to decide their fate.
There were a total of six Masters.
There was no death penalty for Masters. This was an unwritten rule.
The six Masters were willing to listen to Madam Ye's commands and commands. No matter where they were, they were a force that could not be ignored. This was also why the lives of the six Masters were handed over to Madam Ye.
However, Madam Ye did not accept their surrender. The six Masters were beheaded in public.
When the heads of the six Masters were hung on a wooden pole outside Skyheart City, there was an uproar in Skyheart City.
Many of the Masters in the family were extremely disgusted with Madam Ye. At private banquets held by the Masters, many of them publicly declared that they would never work for Madam Ye.
These rumors also reached Madam Ye's ears. However, Madam Ye did not comment on them and continued to do what she wanted.
However, this was only the beginning.
People were shocked to realize that the dignified and virtuous Madam Ye was actually so tyrannical and iron-fisted.
That night, countless people tossed and turned restlessly in their beds.
Before daybreak the next day, there was an endless stream of horses and carriages outside the mayor's residence. The family heads who requested an audience with Madam Ye formed a long queue. All of them had prominent names.
The citizens of Skyheart City were happy that the rebellion had been quelled. However, these aristocratic families were not happy at all. From time to time, they would glance at the heads of the Masters that were hung high up outside the city. Those heads seemed to have some sort of magical power that attracted their attention.
Madam Ye was really ruthless. She even dared to kill Masters!
At this moment, Skyheart City welcomed its first snowfall since its founding.
The bone-chilling snowflakes were like spinning, sharp blades that danced in the wind. The snowstorm was extremely terrifying. Everywhere it passed, the rocks and trees on the ground were severely damaged. It covered the sky and the sun. Even the rays of the sun were blocked out. It was as if night had fallen.
If one was outside the city, one would not be able to escape from such terrifying weather.
Many people secretly said that even the heavens could not stand to see Madam Ye do as she pleased. That was why such a terrifying snowstorm occurred.
The defenses of the five God-subduing Peaks of Skyheart City were fully activated, blocking the whistling snowstorm. The city was as warm as spring.
However, everyone in the city was in a state of panic. No one felt that it was as warm as spring. Many people thought of ways to escape from this city that protected them. This was because the inside of the city was even more bone-chilling than the snowstorm outside.
Without any warning, the Surveillance Division suddenly took action.
Dozens of families were investigated. They were accused of colluding with bandits and acting as spies. Every piece of irrefutable evidence proved that these families deserved to die.
They were arrested, tried, and convicted.
However, the Judgement Division did not appear this time. Instead, it was the Surveillance Division. It was said that the Judgement Division remained silent about this operation. The Dread Division did not approve of this operation. Only the Surveillance Division had no qualms. They returned to Skyheart City and became the sharpest knife in Madam Ye's hands.
It was extremely easy for the Surveillance Division to obtain information.
For a time, heads were rolling in Skyheart City. Blood flowed like a river. Even the air was filled with the faint smell of blood.
The entire operation lasted for three whole days.
However, when the survivors recalled these three days, their memories did not have the slightest bit of warmth. Every time they recounted their memories, their tone would involuntarily tremble. Skyheart City was shrouded in snowstorm. For three days, not a single bit of sunlight could be seen. It was as dark as night. The lights that never went out along the streets emitted a chilling glow.
The row of guillotines looked exceptionally magnificent.
Thirty-nine families had been liquidated, and more than seven thousand people had been condemned. Among them, there were servants with weak abilities and Masters with tyrannical abilities.
Among them, 1,622 people were beheaded.
In the history of the Avalon of Five Elements, there had never been a massacre that could be mentioned in the same breath as this. The unprecedented massacre seemed to have dyed the light screen of Skyheart City with a layer of blood.
These three days were called [Guillotine Nights].
When the snowstorm passed, the sun rose again. Sunlight shone on the land. The bustling Skyheart City seemed to have become much more spacious. The market was even more depressed. People did not dare to go out.
After a few days, the tense atmosphere gradually subsided. Skyheart City seemed to have returned to its previous peace and tranquility.
The mayor's residence.
A scholar with his hair in a bun was wearing a smile on his fair, beardless face. His eyes were not big, but they were very clear and bright. His smile was very infectious, like a spring breeze.
No one would have thought that this seemingly warm man was the division leader of the Surveillance Division, Nian Tingfeng.
He spoke at a moderate speed and reported the details of this operation in a clear and orderly manner.
Madam Ye listened attentively and asked questions from time to time.
When he finished reporting, she smiled and lamented, "It's hard to guard against a thief in the family. I didn't expect so many people to be willing to hand over Skyheart City to bandits for me to leave my position as the mayor. If they have the ability, what's the harm in giving the position to them? I'm just a woman and I just want to raise Xiaobao well. Father-in-law entrusted me with this task before his death. I don't want all his hard work to go to waste. That's why I'm doing this. If I meet a capable person, I'll definitely give up my position and welcome him personally. "
Nian Tingfeng comforted her, "Madam, why bother with those vulgar people? If there's anyone in the world who can turn the tide, it's you! Madam, please don't say such words out of anger. I can't feel at ease. "
Madam Ye said gratefully, "I'm not that powerful. It's all thanks to you this time. It's not a pity that I lost my position as the mayor, but if the bandits enter the city, the people will be plunged into misery and suffering. The city will be destroyed, and many families will be wiped out. "
Nian Tingfeng said respectfully, "Madam, you've said too much. If we continue to let everyone be so lax, we'll be like a plate of loose sand and perish. Beyond Avalon needs a new leader to allow us to make great strides forward. These fence-sitters have ulterior motives and are plotting against us. It's not a pity if they die. "
Madam Ye sighed, "It's just a pity for those Masters."
She didn't pity the Masters among the bandits, but the Masters worshiped by the families in the city. There were quite a number of these Masters. If she could use them, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
It was a pity that almost all of these Masters were implicated and more than half of them were beheaded.
"Madam, why do you care? Madam's Master's Glory is really a genius creation. Once the time is up, a large number of new people will appear. " Nian Tingfeng said solemnly, "As long as we endure through this period of time, all the Masters will be on our side and no one will hold us back. The others will naturally shut up and Madam will be able to display your talents to the fullest and save Skyheart City from its predicament. Rather than letting them rot, why don't we dig out their rotten flesh? "
Madam Ye revealed a look of joy. "With Tingfeng's help, I'm truly at ease. I'll have to trouble Tingfeng for something. "
Nian Tingfeng hurriedly asked respectfully, "Madam, do you have any other instructions?"
"Help me find out about someone."
"Please instruct me."
"The Lightning Blade, Ai Hui."
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