Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian were shocked: "Condensing Qi into form, this..."
Tang Ran's lips curled into a smile: "Surprised? Did you think the Thunder-Grabbing Hand was my only trump card? How naive. These palm-sized rain blades are what I rely on!"
The next moment, he raised his hand and waved, the palm-sized qi blades shooting straight towards Shen Zhao, so fast that Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian couldn't even stop them.
"A broken technique, a useless move!"
Shen Zhao didn't even look up, directly throwing out a punch.
Immediately, the qi blades dissipated three feet in front of him.
But soon, the scattered blades of qi suddenly re-condensed, forming dozens of qi blades that once again shot towards Shen Zhao's vital points.
"Palace Lord, be careful!"
Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian exclaimed, but it was too late for them to intervene.
Bang!
With a loud bang, Tang Ran's originally grimacing face immediately froze.
The dozens of qi blades that had been hovering in front of Shen Zhao had completely vanished.
"This is impossible!"
Tang Ran couldn't accept what had just happened.
The blow was devastating; his hidden skills hadn't even brushed the other person's clothes.
Seeing the three of them silent in the hall, Shen Zhao clapped his hands and asked, "Shouldn't you say something to liven things up? Don't look at me like that; it's awkward."
Shi Tongtian immediately said, "Ding! Detected that the host has embarrassed the Child of Destiny on the spot, plundering their Luck Value by 50,000 points. How is it, Palace Master? Do I have talent for acting?"
"Get lost! Where did you learn all this nonsense?"
"Don't worry about the details. Just tell me how the atmosphere is set off."
"Get lost!"
Shen Zhao was speechless and ignored him, looking at Tang Ran, who was slumped on the ground. "Now, tell me, who is the Dragon King Palace Master?"
Tang Ran was very unwilling, and his eyes towards Shen Zhao were filled with fear.
His opponent was too strong, so strong that he couldn't even bring himself to think about resisting.
"Spare me, I'm willing to be your servant and do whatever you command."
Knowing that survival was the priority, he didn't hesitate to kneel and beg Shen Zhao for forgiveness.
Shen Zhao said, "Spare you? What's the point of laws then? Considering your sincere remorse, you should take your own life and apologize."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Tongtian had already presented a short knife in front of him, and at the same time, Fu Hantian had somehow flashed behind him.
"Although you're a fake Palace Master, we won't make things difficult for you. As long as you take your own life to atone, we'll make sure you have a complete corpse."
"Yes, after all, we were master and servant. We won't go too far. I'll be your second, and after you die, we'll give you a grand burial."
The words of Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian were like a heavy blow to Tang Ran's heart.
"Are you really so heartless?"
"It's not that we are heartless, but that the crimes you've committed are too grave. You must die."
"Stop the nonsense. Will you take your own life or not? If not, I'll give you a helping hand."
As he spoke, Shi Tongtian had somehow produced a 40-meter-long blade, which he pressed firmly against Tang Ran's neck.
Various negative emotions flashed in Tang Ran's eyes. It seemed he knew he couldn't escape his fate today. He then tilted his head and glared at Shen Zhao, shouting, "Shen Zhao, you're ruthless! Even if I become a vengeful ghost, I won't let you go!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Tongtian immediately raised his blade and brought it down.
"Don't hurt my son!"
Suddenly, a roar erupted from outside the hall. The sound waves were overwhelming, directly pushing back Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian.
The next moment, a person wearing a copper mask dashed into the hall and, without a word, grabbed Tang Ran, intending to leave.
"You came and you want to leave?"
Shen Zhao struck out with a palm. As the copper-masked person turned, a giant hand had already enveloped both him and Tang Ran.
"Pfft~"
"Pfft~"
Two mouthfuls of blood flew through the air, with the copper-masked man and Tang Ran both spitting blood.
Tang Ran immediately fell unconscious, while the copper-masked man, barely holding on despite his injuries, used the force from his back to fiercely circulate his internal energy and techniques, quickly flying out of the hall. He soon disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Hmph."
Shen Zhao snorted coldly, not pursuing after landing a successful blow.
The previous palm strike had completely shattered Tang Ran's qi sea. Even if he wanted to reshape his Yuan Dan, it wouldn't be possible in a short time.
As for the person who saved Tang Ran, who else could it be but his father, Tang Hao?
If he hadn't been unable to solve the problem of his spirit energy's outward release, he would have been confident he could have dealt with both of them with that single move.
"Palace Master, should we pursue them?"
Fu Hantian asked.
Shen Zhao shook his head, "No need. Let them live a while longer. Now, you two do something for this Palace Master. Transfer all the spirit stones and treasures of the Dragon King Palace. This place is no longer safe."
Shi Tongtian was puzzled, "Palace Master, why is that?"
Shen Zhao: "After the battle at the Tang Clan, many of Dragon King Palace's top experts have fallen. If we continue to base our headquarters here, won't we be swallowed up by other forces? The most urgent matter is to relocate the remaining foundation of the Palace. We'll find a time to rise again."
Shi Tongtian and Fu Hantian nodded simultaneously: "What the Palace Master says is true. We shall now hand over the foundation that the Dragon King Palace has accumulated over the years…"
Shen Zhao: "Also, disband all members of the Palace below the Nascent Origin Realm. Keeping them is useless. Besides wasting food, they wouldn't even be good in a low-level fight. It's better to let them go home and farm."
"We will follow the Palace Master's orders."
Neither of them dared to object to Shen Zhao's suggestion.
After storing all of Dragon King Palace's foundation into the storage rings, Shen Zhao said with satisfaction: "You two handle the aftermath here. I have other matters to attend to, and I'll see you again in a few days."
Fu Hantian: "Palace Master, where should we look for you then?"
Shen Zhao thought for a moment and said: "You can go to Qingyang City and look for a man named He Yishou and Feng Xiunian. Just say you are my subordinates, and they will make the arrangements for you."
"Yes!"
After giving his instructions, Shen Zhao didn't linger. He strode out of the Dragon King Palace and hurried towards the Yun family.
Purple Abyss Empire, Princess's Residence...
The fifth princess of the current dynasty, Zhao Wanyu, rushed into the backyard as soon as she returned to her residence, her beautiful peach blossom eyes constantly scanning her surroundings.
It wasn't until she saw a handsome young man standing by the lakeside pavilion that her knitted brows slowly relaxed.
"Brother Lin Feng!"
Zhao Wanyu took three steps in two, wanting to grab Lin Feng's arm.
Lin Feng hastily retreated two steps and bowed: "Greetings, Your Highness."
Zhao Wanyu, disregarding decorum, linked her arm through his, and said sweetly, "Brother Lin Feng, why do you act so distant? Don't you like me?"
Lin Feng said softly, "Your Highness is of noble status, while I am but a commoner. I am already immensely grateful to be taken in by Your Highness, how could I dare to ask for more?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanyu immediately said to the maids behind her, "You all withdraw. Do not enter without my command."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After the maids retreated, Zhao Wanyu said, "Brother Lin Feng, don't feel burdened. As long as you are within my Princess's residence, no one can touch you."
Lin Feng gave a wry smile: "Your Highness is too kind, and I am naturally grateful. But Your Highness should also know that I am wanted by the entire Eastern Continent Sects."
Zhao Wanyu said, "Brother Lin Feng is definitely not a demonic cultivator. You must have been framed. I believe that one day, Brother Lin Feng will be exonerated!"
Lin Feng nodded, a sorrowful expression on his face. "Thank you, Your Highness, for believing in me. But I don't know how to repay your great kindness."
Zhao Wanyu pouted. "Brother Lin Feng, you're being too polite. I believe that with Brother Lin Feng's talent, you will definitely have a place on the Immortal Martial Continent in the future."
"I accept Your Highness's good wishes, and I will not disappoint your favor."
At this moment, a maidservant hurried over to report, "Your Highness, someone from the imperial palace has sent a blood jade coral and requests that you personally inspect it."
A hint of helplessness flashed across Zhao Wanyu's face. She was about to refuse and casually have a servant receive it, but then she heard Lin Feng say, "Your Highness, the affairs of the royal family come first. Please go quickly. I will just wander around here, so don't worry."
Zhao Wanyu nodded obediently. "Alright, Brother Lin Feng, wait for me here. Just tell my maidservants if you need anything. I'll be right back."
After saying that, she reluctantly left the backyard.
As soon as everyone was gone, the smile on Lin Feng's face immediately froze. He walked to a corner of a rockery and raised the finger wearing the Soul Nourishing Ring, saying, "Master, are you there?"
In a short while, the Soul Nourishing Ring emitted a faint green light.
"What's wrong?"
"Master, help me. I want to get Zhao Wanyu!"
"Lin Feng, do you know what you're saying?"
"I do, but I can only rely on Zhao Wanyu's background to get revenge. Please, Master, help me."
There was silence within the Soul Nourishing Ring for a moment.
"Lin Feng, I see that you've already captured the Fifth Princess's heart. As long as you propose it, she won't reject you."
Lin Feng shook his head, "No, even if I get her body, I can't be sure she'll always be loyal to me. I want to firmly control both her body and mind. I still hope Master will help me."
His tone was urgent, his eyes greedy and filled with resentment.
The events at Qingyun Sect had deeply affected him. To reach the pinnacle, he needed to build his own power.
Now that Shen Zhao had blocked his path to the orthodox sects, he could only seek another way to realize his lifelong ambition.
Silence filled the Soul Nourishing Ring for a long time before it finally sighed softly.
"A method… exists… but… are you sure you want to use it…"
"As long as I can have revenge, as long as there's a chance to rise, I won't give up. Please, Master, grant my wish."
"Very well. Have you ever heard of the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture?"
"Myriad Dao Slave Scripture?"
"There are three thousand Great Daos, and all living beings are slaves. This scripture's divine ability is a secret passed down by the Nine Hells. It can secretly imprint a slave mark on someone without them knowing.
Those who are marked will not be affected in their minds or spiritual awareness, but they will be completely devoted to the person who placed the mark, following them for life and never betraying them."
Lin Feng's eyes lit up: "Such an incredible divine ability! I just don't know how to obtain it."
"I, your master, was fortunate enough to learn a little about the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture. If you want to learn it, I can teach you. Although its grade is not high, it is more than enough to deal with someone like Zhao Wanyu, who already has feelings for you."
Lin Feng silently memorized these words, vowing that one day he would find the complete Myriad Dao Slave Scripture and turn everyone into his slaves, especially those high and mighty Great Emperor Venerables.
"Master, quickly teach it to me."
"Alright, first calm your mind. I will now impart the introductory section of the Myriad Dao Slave Scripture to you."
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