Whoever Insults My Jinling Soldiers Will Be Killed Without Mercy

"What did you just say? That bastard Liu Qingyang wants me to go out and kneel to greet him? Are you kidding me? Who does he think he is? Even putting aside the fact that he's just a provincial governor, just for colluding with the Japanese scum, I feel like slicing him up right now!" In the military camp, Gabriel Xue was so furious he nearly tore the whole tent apart.

"Deputy Commander, we've been in Sutherland Province for days now. The whole province hasn't dared make any sudden moves, just quietly opposing us. Now suddenly they're all mobilizing—clearly they're bracing for something!" Harvey "Million" Jin hurriedly chimed in. Standing beside him were Warren Yuan and Frank Qin; right now, all of them had joined Gabriel, and each commanded an army group, making them the backbone of both Ryan Ling's forces and the Goldridge Military Region.

"That's right. Serena Yan and the others can't break through those big clans at all—they're all huddled together, dead set on fighting us to the end. I think we need to contact the boss ASAP. Don't forget, Su Province has World Dominion Society backing!" Warren Yuan added anxiously.

"Alright, Ryan Ling should be on his way now. But we can't just sit here either. Let's head out and see what's going on!" Gabriel Xue couldn't hold back anymore; after all, their enemies were already at the doorstep.

"Deputy Commander, you need to come out quick! The Su Province troops are—they're beating up our soldiers!" A brigade commander clutched his cap, fuming with rage.

"What? Everyone, come with me!" Gabriel Xue couldn't stand it anymore. He was the deputy commander of Jinling Military Region, and Saint Ryan Ling's sworn brother. No matter what, Su Province shouldn't dare be this arrogant. This was like a seventh-rank official slapping the face of a prime minister in public.

At that, not just Gabriel Xue, but Harvey "Million" Jin, Warren Yuan, and Frank Qin all stormed out, fuming.

"Heh, Governor Liu, those turtle bastards finally crawled out of their shells!" sneered one of Adrian Liu's strategists nearby.

"I see them!" Adrian Liu smiled coldly, watching Gabriel Xue charge out in a rage. He suddenly stomped on one of the soldiers and snarled, "You dog, you really have a pair of useless eyes! Take a good look at who I am. Let me tell you, you're not even qualified to carry my shoes!"

Obviously, Adrian Liu was saying all this for Gabriel Xue to hear.

Right now, Gabriel Xue was already thunderstruck, and Harvey "Million" Jin and the others were about to explode with rage. After all, they were Heaven-Tier Void Realm experts—their Void Realm auras shot up instantly.

"Governor, these guys are all Ryan Ling's direct subordinates—their strength is no joke!" a Heaven-Tier Void Realm expert from the provincial government gritted his teeth.

"Heaven-Tier Void Realm? You think I'd be scared?" Adrian Liu sneered, then suddenly released his Saint Realm aura. Adrian Liu was actually a Saint, though his power was about the same as Philip Qin's old level.

"Governor, you went to Yan Capital and—you actually broke through to Saint Realm! Congratulations, Governor!"

"My god, I never imagined the Governor would become a Saint! Congrats, Governor!"

"Turns out our Governor was so low-key. Who knows, maybe he'll reach the Divine Realm one day and we'll still be clueless!"

......

Everyone around started sucking up the moment Adrian Liu showed his Saint Realm aura.

"Heh, you really think that's all I've got? And it's not just me!" Adrian Liu said, his face full of excitement.

"Crap, Adrian Liu is actually Saint Realm? We underestimated him!" Harvey "Million" Jin saw it clearly, and his face turned ugly.

"Don't panic! Even if he's Saint Realm, what's he gonna do? Ryan Ling can kill Middle Saints, let alone a rookie like this!" Gabriel Xue clenched his fists, just hoping Ryan Ling would show up soon.

"Governor Liu, long time no see! Why are you suddenly punching and kicking my soldiers? Did they offend you somehow?" Gabriel Xue stepped forward, staring straight at Adrian Liu without a hint of fear.

"If they see Governor Liu and don't bow, they deserve a beating!" sneered a nearby attendant, rolling his eyes at Gabriel Xue.

"Bow to your mother! They're Goldridge Military Region's elite guards—why should they bow to him? You think just because you're Saint Realm you can throw your weight around? Philip Qin was a Saint too, and he still died at my boss's hands!" Harvey "Million" Jin roared.

"Insolent!" Adrian Liu didn't hesitate, swinging a punch. With a bang, Million Jin coughed up blood on the spot.

"You fat idiot, get on your knees!" Adrian Liu barked, and another gust of wind swept by. Million Jin, just a Heaven-Tier Void Realm, was no match for a Saint; his knees buckled and he collapsed to the ground.

"Adrian Liu, you're way out of line! Everyone—Level One battle readiness!" Gabriel Xue shouted. Instantly, everyone drew their weapons. Even if Adrian was Saint Realm, with so many troops firing at once, he might survive, but his men would get wiped out in seconds!

"Gabriel Xue, not bad. Pretty gutsy—so you're ready to go to war with all of Su Province, huh?" Adrian Liu bit back, gripping the Saint Banner tightly.

"So what if we go to war? Don't think I don't know about your dirty dealings. If this ever goes public, even dying a thousand times wouldn't be enough to pay for your crimes!" Gabriel Xue shot back, and the cannons behind him all swiveled to aim at Adrian's side.

"Good, very good, you've got guts. But you'd better open your eyes and see what this is!" Adrian Liu pulled out the Saint Banner. Instantly, its holy light flooded the land, so bright the soldiers could barely keep their eyes open.

"Wh-what is that thing?" Harvey "Million" Jin clutched his aching chest and shouted.

Gabriel Xue and Warren Yuan exchanged a glance—they were old hands, and they could clearly read the words on that golden banner.

The words 'Saint Banner' carried terrifying weight.

It was basically like an imperial edict from Huaxia's highest authority. With the Saint Banner in hand, not just regular folks—even Saints had to kneel and accept the decree. If the holder was strong enough, they could even execute Saints on the spot.

"How could he possibly have the Saint Banner? What do we do? If we go head-to-head, we're definitely screwed!"

"Play it by ear. That Saint Banner is definitely from the World Dominion Society. Right now, Huaxia's top ranks are packed with their people, so getting a Saint Banner isn't hard. But with that thing out, we can't push too hard!"

Right now, Warren Yuan and Gabriel Xue looked extremely grim, while the soldiers behind them, overwhelmed by the Saint Banner's aura, couldn't help but kneel.

"Gabriel Xue, why are you and your men still standing? Are you even Huaxia soldiers? Don't you know what I'm holding? How dare you not kneel before the Saint Banner—are you all trying to rebel?" Adrian Liu said, waving the banner and striding closer.

Now, not only did Gabriel Xue and his crew's faces change, but their legs started to tremble—they couldn't help it under the Saint Banner's aura!

"This isn't working—I can't hold out much longer!"

"Me neither, my legs won't stop shaking!"

"Hold on, we will never bow to Adrian Liu or the World Dominion Society!"

......

Gabriel Xue and his crew broke out in cold sweat—the Saint Banner's pressure was just too much. That tiny flag's aura was even stronger than a Middle Saint's; how could they stand against it?

"Kneel!"

"Kneel!"

"Kneel!"

......

All the Sutherland Province troops surged forward, shouting wildly. Many couldn't help but yell "Long live the World Dominion Society!" Clearly, they thought Gabriel Xue and his men were totally defeated, and that Sutherland Province's status would skyrocket, rising above Goldridge. From now on, everyone would have to kneel before them!

But just then, a military vehicle from Hillside City screeched to a halt, and a figure flashed in front of Gabriel Xue like a shooting star. A surge of Golden Core qi burst out, shining like sunlight and instantly overpowering the Saint Banner's glow. Adrian Liu couldn't resist at all—he was sent flying head over heels, and the Sutherland Province troops were tossed out of the camp in a wave.

"Anyone who dares disrespect my Goldridge Military Region soldiers—kill without mercy!" The newcomer was none other than Ryan Ling. His glare was so fierce it felt like he could devour everyone whole.

"It's Ryan Ling—the First Saint of Southriver!" Several Sutherland strategists screamed in terror.

"You've got guts, knocking down the Saint Banner. That's a capital offense!" Adrian Liu shouted, snatching the banner off the ground and trying to charge again.

But before he could move, Ryan Ling grabbed him by the throat.

"You—you dare disrespect me? I have the Saint Banner!" Adrian Liu's face turned red as he snarled through gritted teeth.

"Saint Banner? You think some bullshit flag means you can take my head? You traitorous dog, I'll crush you right now!" Ryan Ling snarled, unleashing his strength. The mighty Saint Banner shattered with a bang...