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Chapter 459: Chapter 260: The Distant King

’What? Do you guys have to be this fast?’

’Dugu Batian just submitted, and he’s already this obedient?’

Hai Wujang was at the second stage of the King’s Body and had unlocked the Five Orifice Divine Techniques.

He could tell whether Dugu Batian’s submission was genuine.

But it was precisely because he could tell that he was astonished, even horrified.

It was too fast.

Just now, neither Dugu Batian nor Gu Zheng had said a word.

Hai Wujang didn’t know what had happened, but it was definitely nothing simple.

In just that short moment, Dugu Batian had willingly bowed in submission. Gu Zheng’s mysteriousness had taught Hai Wujang another lesson.

For no apparent reason, a trace of wariness appeared in Hai Wujang’s gaze as he looked at Gu Zheng—along with a fear he himself hadn’t even noticed!

"Rise."

Gu Zheng sensed the change in Hai Wujang’s emotions but paid it no mind. Even if Hai Wujang feared him, it was no big deal.

Take the Jue Character Half-sized Divine Weapon, for example. In the past, Gu Zheng would have never revealed it.

But now, it didn’t matter.

’Even if others covet it, what can they do?’

Once word of this incident spread, everyone in the world would know that he, Gu Zheng, possessed three Divine Weapons!

The number of people who coveted and envied them would only grow, and so would the number of people who were wary and fearful of him.

Third-stage King’s Body, three Domains, three Divine Weapons.

Looking across the entire world, besides those in the True Body Realm, who could do anything to him? Who would dare to provoke him?

Even against the True Body Realm, it wasn’t as if Gu Zheng couldn’t put up a fight.

When facing a True Body, his reliance wouldn’t be on his Divine Weapons, but on his Life Domain.

’A Domain Power that even Divine Weapon Spirits desire... I suspect it can even affect a True Body.’

"Yes, Master!"

Dugu Batian replied respectfully, then stood up, moved slightly, and came to a stop behind Gu Zheng.

Hai Wujang was speechless.

"Gu King is incredible, truly formidable."

Hai Wujang cupped his hands, half in shock and half in admiration. "You’ve even subjugated Dugu Batian. Who in the world would dare to challenge Gu King now?"

"Patriarch Hai, you exaggerate."

Gu Zheng smiled and waved his hand. Xiaoyan and Bing Ning flew over from a distance.

"Patriarch Hai, these two Divine Weapons are yours for the time being. I’ll wish you success in your breakthrough in advance!"

"Thank you, Gu King!" Upon hearing this, Hai Wujang’s face lit up with joy as he cupped his fist in a salute.

Inwardly, he had been prepared for Gu Zheng to go back on his word.

He never expected Gu Zheng to still honor their agreement and fulfill his promise.

"Isn’t this what we agreed upon?" Gu Zheng smiled, then turned to look at Xiaoyan and Bing Ning. "For the next period of time, you will follow Patriarch Hai’s arrangements and help him achieve his breakthrough."

"Yes!"

Bing Ning replied indifferently, and Xiaoyan nodded along.

"Alright then, I’ll be leaving first."

Gu Zheng looked at Hai Wujang. "I hope that by our next meeting, Patriarch Hai will have achieved Seeking Truth."

"I will certainly not disappoint Gu King’s expectations," Hai Wujang said, cupping his fist.

Gu Zheng returned the gesture.

With that, the two bid their farewells and went their separate ways.

...

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH~

Gu Zheng tore through the sky, with Dugu Batian following closely behind.

The two of them headed straight for the coastline, finally stopping atop a cliff, listening to the crashing waves and gazing out at the vast, boundless sea.

WHOOSH!

A moment later, a figure descended from the sky, landing behind Gu Zheng and kneeling on the ground.

"Master!"

Baili Zhongzhen called out respectfully.

’Huh?’

Dugu Batian blinked, staring intently at Baili Zhongzhen.

Inwardly, he was both stunned and pleasantly surprised.

He was shocked that Baili Zhongzhen had also submitted to Gu Zheng, and delighted because... ’Doesn’t this mean we’re on the same side now?’

The Baili Family and the Dugu Family originally had an ordinary relationship. Now that both Dugu Batian and Baili Zhongzhen had become Gu Zheng’s Seal Slaves, they were natural allies—true comrades.

"Rise."

Gu Zheng clasped his hands behind his back and spoke calmly. "I called you here for one main reason. I want to ask the two of you how I can legitimately enter the Yang Family Ancestral Land."

Gu Zheng was preparing to get his hands on the last Sword South Tripod.

The Tripod Cauldron was inside the Yang Family Ancestral Land. To get it, he had to get inside first.

But he couldn’t fight his way in or sneak in.

The Yang Family had a third-stage King’s Body expert. If he snuck in, he would be discovered anyway, and the ensuing fight would be rather unpleasant.

After all, before this, both Yang Sanyue and Yang Yidong had a good relationship with Gu Zheng.

"Enter the Yang Family Ancestral Land?"

Having risen to his feet, Baili Zhongzhen heard this and pondered, "In a little while, it will be the Yang Family’s old patriarch’s 800th birthday. At that time, Master can prepare a gift and go directly."

"That’s right."

Dugu Batian added, "In about three months, it will be the Yang Family patriarch’s 800th birthday. According to past practice, the Yang Family will send out invitations to the patriarchs of close Noble Families to attend the banquet. With Master’s current status, the Yang Family will certainly send an invitation."

After speaking, Dugu Batian gave Baili Zhongzhen a provocative wink.

Baili Zhongzhen had suggested Gu Zheng prepare a gift and just show up, but Dugu Batian was certain the Yang Family would send an invitation.

There was a fundamental difference between the two.

"The Yang Family patriarch’s 800th birthday? That is indeed an opportunity." Gu Zheng smiled.

"Also," Baili Zhongzhen said, ignoring Dugu Batian, "the Yang Family’s birthday celebration is a grand affair where the noble youth gather. Master can bring your younger siblings along."

For the experience!

Baili Zhongzhen didn’t say those last three words, but Gu Zheng understood his meaning.

It was indeed a good opportunity to see a grand event.

Zhou Dingding, Gu Xue, Gu Feng, and Gu Wan’Er would probably love it.

’As for who to bring, I’ll see when the time comes.’

"Not bad."

Gu Zheng nodded, and with a flick of his hand, he took out the Jue Character Half-sized Divine Weapon.

Dugu Batian instinctively took half a step back.

Although he quickly stopped himself and the movement was slight, both Gu Zheng and Baili Zhongzhen saw it.

Gu Zheng’s expression remained unchanged, but Baili Zhongzhen shot Dugu Batian a strange glance.