Chapter 671: Chapter 670: Zhang Family’s Quasi-Emperor
Could it be that Zhang Yuxing was able to bloodbath the Tang Family because he also possessed an Imperial Divine Weapon?
Or did Zhang Yuxing have some method that could render the Imperial Divine Weapon inoperable?
Zhang Yuxing’s attack on the Tang Family was probably for the Imperial Divine Weapon, although he is a Quasi-Emperor, without an Imperial Divine Weapon to suppress others, he cannot be called a top power.
After pondering for a while, Liu Zheng roughly understood the ins and outs of the matter.
It was nothing more than Zhang Yuxing coveting the Tang Family’s Imperial Divine Weapon and then wanting to massacre the Tang Family to seize it.
Afterwards, Zhang Yuxing somehow made the Tang Family’s Imperial Divine Weapon inoperable, which allowed him to bloodbath the Tang Family.
And this Tang Yaoyao is the bloodline of the Tang Family, probably taking the chance to escape during the chaos of war.
In the end, she fled to the Dark Palace and was taken in as a disciple.
There was no doubt about Tang Yaoyao’s talent; in a very short time, she became the Saintess of the Dark Palace.
But Tang Yaoyao’s heart was still not happy, as she knew with her talent and strength, the chance to seek revenge was virtually nonexistent, since not everyone can cultivate to become a Quasi-Emperor.
And the power behind the Zhang Family was not small either; the Zhang Family in the central domain was quite renowned.
They were only lacking an Imperial Divine Weapon to sit over them, otherwise, they would also be a top force.
To kill a Quasi-Emperor, she estimated she had no hope in this lifetime.
Afterward, Liu Zheng arrived in the Dao Realm and created the Demon God Temple, only then did Tang Yaoyao see hope.
The formidable Demon God Temple could make the ancient races bow down, so slaying a Quasi-Emperor should also be possible.
Previously, Tang Yaoyao didn’t have the Devil Temple Token, and had no choice but to turn to Liu Zheng.
Liu Zheng thought for a moment, and felt that this mission was actually quite profitable.
To slay a Quasi-Emperor and possess an Imperial Divine Weapon, anyone would take the risk.
The Imperial Divine Weapon was too precious.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t serve as a criterion for measuring a top power.
"Dealing with a Quasi-Emperor is not an easy task, though,"
"It will require the mobilization of significant combat power, and advance arrangements of formations, using combined attacks to slay."
"The mission is doable, but it requires thorough preparation."
Liu Zheng was considering this internally; he definitely intended to accept the mission, but how exactly to kill the Quasi-Emperor required careful thought.
After all, a Quasi-Emperor was not a high-level Saint Realm; it was not that simple.
If it were just a high-level Saint Realm, he would merely need Chen Jin to bring a few leaders.
But relying on numbers alone is a bit unrealistic against a Quasi-Emperor; even if they managed to kill one, the losses would be heavy.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Zheng had someone reply that the mission could be accepted but would require some time for preparation.
For this preparation time, Liu Zheng did not plan to make Tang Yaoyao wait too long, at most half a year.
And Tang Yaoyao had to ensure that the Imperial Divine Weapon was genuine.
Upon receiving the message from the Devil Temple Token, Tang Yaoyao’s eyebrows immediately perked up with joy, and she hurriedly responded, "Alright, rest assured, once you complete the mission, the Imperial Divine Weapon will be yours."
"I hope you can accomplish the mission."
Packing up the Devil Temple Token, Tang Yaoyao murmured to herself.
In her heart, she was also apprehensive, although the Demon God Temple could make the Red Moon Wolf Clan bow down, the target this time was a Quasi-Emperor after all.
It wasn’t going to be that simple to kill a being of this level.
Even the top powers did not have guaranteed success.
...
"I didn’t expect that not long after the affair with the Red Moon Wolf Clan, such a heavyweight mission would come along,"
"Just not sure what kind of reaction the human side will have if Zhang Yuxing is killed this time."
When Liu Zheng thought of the fall of Zhang Yuxing, he estimated the human race would probably be shaken.
Losing a battle power of a Quasi-Emperor rank was quite a loss for the human race; that was their foundation, after all.
At this moment, Chen Jin suddenly emerged from the void, standing respectfully in front of Liu Zheng and said, "Hall Master, some forces of the human race wish to meet with you, saying they have matters to discuss."
"Don’t see them!"
Liu Zheng said coldly.
He could guess what those people wanted to see him for.
They wanted nothing more than to collaborate with him to confront the ancient races.
Or they wanted to get news about the Demon God Temple from him.
Liu Zheng couldn’t be bothered to entertain them. Why should he meet these people? The Demon God Temple was independent and had no need to associate with them.
In Liu Zheng’s eyes, whether it was the human race or the ancient races, they were all the same; the people blessed with destiny from both sides were his hunting targets.
According to the stories, Liu Zheng was a major antagonist who was likely to be at odds with an entire world.
"Understood, Hall Master, I’ll tell them."
"Hall Master, there’s one more person who asked me to convey a message. Once you know his name, you wouldn’t refuse."
"Elder Tongtian!"
Liu Zheng said as he glanced at the book in his hand.
"Exactly, Hall Master, the astute and wise one. He also assigned the task regarding the Red Moon Wolf Clan."
"Heh, if it’s him, then it’s worth meeting. This fellow does have a significant reputation in the Dao Realm," Liu Zheng said with a chuckle.
Liu Zheng was indeed somewhat interested in Elder Tongtian.
After all, he had obtained the Sutra of the Time Dao from this very person.
Liu Zheng had also read some legends about Elder Tongtian, who orchestrated grand schemes that caused substantial losses to the Myriad Tribes.
Meeting him once would be agreeable.
"Tell him I will get in touch with him after some time."
"As you command!"
Chen Jin replied respectfully, then turned and left.
...
The next day at the Dark Palace, atop the mountain where Liu Zheng resided.
Two figures crossed through the void and landed in front of Liu Zheng.
One of them was Tang Yaoyao, and the other, a short-haired elder, was Li Qingfeng, the former master of the Dark Palace.
The pair entered the palace, where Liu Zheng was deep in thought, with two people standing beside him.
One was Luo Ni, and the other was Chen Jin.
However, Chen Jin was not wearing his black and gold armor of the Demon God Temple but a simple black robe.
Today was the day to go to Celestial Fairy City for the gathering of the outstanding progeny.
For this trip, having Luo Ni as the sole companion would have been sufficient, but Chen Jin, concerned for Liu Zheng’s safety, decided to follow as a bodyguard.
Furthermore, there were several members of the Demon God Army secretly protecting him.
"Hall Master!"
Li Qingfeng approached Liu Zheng and greeted him with a respectful fist and palm salute.
"Hall Master, who is this?"
Li Qingfeng couldn’t help but tremble as he looked at Chen Jin, overwhelmed by the formidable aura of killing intent.
Facing Chen Jin felt like confronting a devil from the abyss, causing an involuntary shudder.
Moreover, Li Qingfeng sensed an immense pressure, an aura belonging only to those in the high tiers of the Saint Realm.
This feeling reminded him of the first time he met Luo Ni.
"This is my protector, Chen Jin," Liu Zheng introduced nonchalantly. Upon hearing this, Li Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he was struck with awe, a protector?
Since when did protectors reach the high tiers of the Saint Realm? Just what was the identity of this Hall Master?
Even the Saint Heirs of top forces didn’t enjoy such treatment, did they?
Li Qingfeng did not know Liu Zheng’s true identity, only that Liu Zheng was the descendant of a benefactor from the past. Along with having Luo Ni, a high-tier Saint Realm Protector, he had transferred the role of Hall Master to Liu Zheng without a second thought.
