Chapter 423: Chapter 242: The Demon King’s Revenge
’Four King’s Bodies?’
Zheng Weiyang’s heart tightened.
The fourth King’s Body was invisible to the naked eye, but he, at least, had unlocked the Five Orifice Divine Techniques.
With a slightly more focused perception, he discovered a dozen or so other people who were also invisible, and one of them was a King’s Body.
’No, wait!’
’There’s another one?’
’Five King’s Bodies?’
Zheng Weiyang’s heart sank.
The fifth King’s Body had almost no aura. He only noticed him because of the flow of the wind and air.
Five King’s Bodies, plus Gu Zheng, made six in total!
Looking at the others, there were over a hundred in the Heroic Body Realm, even more Super Bodies, and relatively few Alien Bodies.
’And from the looks of it, is this entire group led by Gu Zheng?’
"Gu, these people are..."
Zheng Weiyang asked directly as he sized them up.
"These are all our fellow humans, trapped in the Demon Realm for many years," Gu Zheng explained briefly. "Half a year ago, I entered a four-tier passage in the Jing Country, broke into the Demon Realm, and stumbled into a Spirit Realm Space. That’s where I met these compatriots. Their bodies mutated under the influence of the Ice Cold Power within that space. But fortunately, they weren’t completely transformed and are still part of the human race."
"As for why we’re here, it’s because that Spirit Realm Space is very unusual. The entrance sealed itself after I went in. I searched inside for over half a year before I chanced upon a rift. Following that rift led me here, to your Ancestral Land, Zheng."
"But don’t worry, Zheng, the spatial rift disappeared after we came through. It was located behind us, in a cave on the cliff where we arrived. If you go and check, you might still find some residual fluctuations."
"There’s no need for that trouble. I believe what you say, Gu." Zheng Weiyang waved his hand and cupped his fist. "Since they are your friends, Gu, they are friends of our Zheng Family. To be able to enter our Zheng Family’s Ancestral Land through a spatial rift—this is fate. If our friends here don’t mind, why not come inside with me for a cup of tea to refresh yourselves?"
For the last sentence, Zheng Weiyang used Divine Strange Sound Transmission, looking toward Sen Taibai, Wutai City, and the others.
"Thank you for the invitation, but we must obey our Lord’s command," Sen Taibai replied stiffly, his face taut.
"Lord?"
Zheng Weiyang raised an eyebrow and looked at Gu Zheng.
"Gu, they..."
"They’re a bit stubborn," Gu Zheng sighed softly. "Because I saved them, they insist on following me and treating me as their lord."
Zheng Weiyang was at a loss for words.
’Why does this kind of good fortune never fall on me?’
’Four... no, five King’s Bodies, all of them his followers.’
’And over a hundred in the Heroic Body Realm.’
’This force was easily as strong as the entire Zheng Family.’
’The Zheng Family had occupied the Original Dragon Dao, founded the Yong Country, and spent three hundred years building up their strength. But Gu Zheng? He just takes one trip to the Demon Realm and returns with a force comparable to an entire country.’
’Five King’s Bodies and a hundred Heroic Bodies!’
"...You’re a fortunate man, Gu."
Zheng Weiyang said with emotion, while his internal wariness reached its peak.
"In that case, Gu, why not come with me for some tea and a rest? As it happens, the Patriarch of my Zheng Family just sent me a message, asking me to invite you."
After a pause, Zheng Weiyang added, "To be honest, we’ve run into a bit of trouble recently. If you could help, Gu, the Zheng Family would be eternally grateful!"
"Oh?"
Gu Zheng was curious. "An invitation from Patriarch Zheng? Of course, I’ll have a cup."
"Taibai, you come with me. The rest of you, stay here and wait."
Gu Zheng said, giving orders to Bo Taixing, Wutai City, and the others.
"Yes, my Lord!"
Bo Taixing, Wutai City, and the others acknowledged the command. The large group immediately descended to the ground to rest for the time being.
Sen Taibai, however, took two steps forward to stand behind Gu Zheng.
...
Zheng Weiyang’s mouth twitched. He gestured in invitation, "This way, please, Gu."
"After you, Zheng," Gu Zheng replied politely.
The two of them moved forward at the same time, heading toward the cluster of buildings at the foot of the mountain not far away.
Sen Taibai followed close behind.
The Zheng Family experts who had flown into the sky earlier landed one after another, maintaining a hundred-meter distance from Bo Taixing, Wutai City, and the others in a subtle standoff.
They had no choice but to be on guard.
The Zheng family was extremely wary of the Alien Race members like Bo Taixing and Wutai City.
And how could Bo Taixing, Wutai City, and the others not be just as vigilant toward the Zheng family’s people?
It was only because Gu Zheng and Zheng Weiyang were conversing amicably that both sides maintained their restraint and were able to coexist peacefully.
But how long this peace would last remained to be seen.
...
"Gu, please!"
Having landed from the air, Zheng Weiyang extended an arm, inviting Gu Zheng into the spacious reception hall.
As they walked, he said, "The Patriarch is still on his way. Please wait a moment, Gu."
"No trouble at all," Gu Zheng said with a smile as he followed Zheng Weiyang into the hall.
He took a seat as a guest should.
Several lovely-looking maids immediately entered and served tea and pastries.
Throughout this process, Sen Taibai remained silent, vigilantly scanning the surroundings and watching for any movement.
Zheng Weiyang noticed this but said nothing. He looked at Gu Zheng and sighed softly. "Gu, you’re probably wondering why so many people, including charging soldiers, rushed out the moment we appeared. In truth, it was a necessary precaution, just in case."
"How so?" Gu Zheng responded, picking up his teacup and slowly sipping the tea.
The tea leaves were of high quality, a type of Spirit Tea.
"The matter began with a four-tier passage in the Northern Wilderness."
Zheng Weiyang picked up his teacup, took a large gulp, and then exhaled before explaining, "That four-tier passage isn’t far from our Zheng Family’s Ancestral Land. It formed underground, so we didn’t notice it at first. By the time it had fully developed into a passage, it was already too late."
"But, with things as they were, we had no other choice. We immediately dispatched people to stand guard, repelled the first wave of the Demon Fiend invasion, and killed a four-tier Demon Fiend that had attacked."
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