"This subordinate pays his respects to General Zhang Hong."
Just as the middle-aged man was about to reach Xing Jue and the others, Lei Xing, Li Zong, and Haozhen, who were standing in front of Xing Jue, suddenly half-knelt on the ground. They cupped their fists and kowtowed to the man who was much younger than them.
"General?"
The voices of the three captains were extremely loud and clear, entering everyone's ears. At this moment, those who were at a loss finally realized the man's identity. He was actually a general of the Divine Secret Battalion.
A general was a person with supreme authority in the Divine Secret Battalion. Not only did he control the military power of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, he also controlled the life and death of the Divine Secret Battalion. In other words, as long as he wanted to kill someone, even the strict laws of the Starfall Dynasty could not stop him from doing so.
However, most importantly, the generals of the Divine Secret Battalion all possessed the strength of a War God. If Battle-Saints were said to be the weakest existences in the Asura Continent, then War Gods were the true experts. They were terrifying existences who could kill Battle-Saints as easily as crushing ants.
"I didn't know that General Zhang Hong had arrived. Please forgive me for not coming out to greet you!"
At this moment, General Zhang Hong had already walked up to Xing Jue and the others. The two captains, Lei Xing and Li Zong, who were kneeling on the ground, spoke respectfully.
Xing Jue stole a glance at the two of them and was shocked to discover that their faces were covered in sweat, revealing their extreme fear. As for Haozhen from the Ironblood Continent, he was overjoyed, as if he had found a life-saving straw.
"Oh no!"
After observing the three's reactions, Xing Jue cursed inwardly. Most of the people in the Divine Secret Battalion were from the Mortal Realm, and those from the Mortal Realm who had successfully entered the Divine Secret Battalion were mostly from the Ironblood Continent, the Thunder Continent, and the Misty Continent. Therefore, Xing Jue was certain that General Zhang Hong was very likely from the Ironblood Continent.
"Lei Xing, Li Zong, you're getting bolder and bolder." General Zhang Hong glanced indifferently at Lei Xing and Li Zong, who were kneeling before him and did not even dare to raise their heads.
"This subordinate doesn't know what I did wrong. I hope the general can tell me." After hearing Zhang Hong's words, the two old men on the ground couldn't help but tremble. Then, they spoke in an extremely lowly voice.
"Hmph, you still have the cheek to ask me?"
"Look at the wound on Senior Hao Zhen's face. Was it caused by me?"
But who would have thought that when the wicked people asked for instructions so respectfully, that Zhang Hong would actually be enraged. He suddenly stretched out both of his palms, and like an eagle grabbing chicks, he forcibly lifted Lei Xing and Li Zong, the two old men who were over fifty years old.
"Replying … replying to General, it's not that we want to attack Haozhen, it's just because …"
Although Lei Xing and Li Zong had the title of Captain, they were two old men who were over fifty years old. In addition, Zhang Hong was tall and strong. In front of him, Lei Xing and Li Zong were like two weak old men. Even their voices were trembling.
"Plop, plop."
"Hmph, you can't even speak clearly. To think that you're the Captain. What a waste of the army's resources." Zhang Hong gently waved his arms and threw Lei Xing and Li Zong to the side. This method could be said to be merciless. However, this was not surprising. The Iron Blood Continent and Leiting were originally like water and fire. It would be strange if they were merciful.
"Senior Hao Zhen, tell me, what is going on?"
After throwing Lei Xing and Li Zong to the side, Zhang Hong cast his gentle gaze towards Hao Zhen, who was not far away. This action was a huge contrast to his actions towards Lei Xing and Li Zong. At this moment, anyone could see that Zhang Hong and Hao Zhen had a close relationship.
"Replying to General, you should be aware of Haoyan's strength. However, this brat called Xing Jue actually defeated Haoyan."
"I suspect that he cheated, so I wanted to investigate his background. This Xing Jue was invited by Lei Xing and Li Zong, so the two of them joined forces to attack me and injured me. If not for General's timely arrival, today, I'm afraid that I would have …" Hao Zhen arrived in front of Zhang Hong and pretended to be wronged as he spoke. His appearance was nauseating and infuriating.
"What? You said that he defeated Haoyan? " At this moment, Zhang Hong finally cast his fierce gaze towards Xing Jue, who was standing to the side. His gaze was filled with suspicion.
"Yes, not only did he defeat Haoyan, he was even able to receive a palm from this old man without suffering any injuries. General, he is merely a Initial Stage Battle-Saint. How can he possess such strength?" Seeing this, Hao Zhen added.
"Replying to General, this Xing Jue relied on his own ability to exchange blows with Haoyan. He definitely did not cheat." Just at this moment, Lei Xing suddenly stood up and spoke to Xing Jue in a protective manner.
"Shut up!"
However, how could Zhang Hong, who was on the same side as Hao Zhen, listen to Lei Xing's explanation? With a glare, the courage that Lei Xing had found with great difficulty was instantly extinguished. Lei Xing shrunk to the side and did not dare to utter another word.
"Brat, which continent are you from?" After shouting at Lei Xing to retreat, Zhang Hong asked Xing Jue.
"Replying to General, I am from the Sky Martial Continent."
Although he was extremely displeased with Zhang Hong and wished that he could kill him with a single palm strike, the situation in front of him was extremely clear. Even Lei Xing and Li Zong, the only people who could protect him, were extremely respectful towards Zhang Hong. If a mere mortal like him dared to show the slightest bit of disrespect, his head would immediately fall to the ground. Therefore, at this moment, Xing Jue had no choice but to compromise.
"Sky Martial Continent? Hahahahaha … "
"Did I hear wrongly? That idiot continent has only produced three Battle-Saints in ten thousand years. You said that you can defeat my Ironblood Continent's Haoyan? "
"I will only ask you one question. Did you use any underhanded methods? Did you cheat? "
After hearing Xing Jue's words, Zhang Hong suddenly burst into laughter. His laughter was like thunder, like a tsunami. Not only did it resound throughout the entire place, it could also penetrate into one's heart. The ridicule in his laughter was even more so as to tell the entire world that he looked down on the Sky Martial Continent.
* Creak creak creak creak *
At this moment, Xing Jue lowered his head and did not say anything. However, his tightly clenched fists were already making creaking sounds. The fury in his heart was self-evident. Xing Jue was not an impulsive person. He would not be arrogant enough to boast shamelessly and disrespect an expert who was stronger than him. However, Xing Jue was also not a weakling. If the other party's unreasonable request exceeded Xing Jue's bottom line and violated his dignity, Xing Jue would definitely not lower his head.
Clearly, at this moment, Zhang Hong's words had already touched upon Xing Jue's bottom line. His meaning was very clear. He wanted Xing Jue to personally admit that he had used underhanded methods to defeat Haoyan. In reality, he, Xing Jue, was a true weakling. The Sky Martial Continent was still that idiot continent that everyone looked down on, an existence that was at the bottom of the pyramid.
"I, did, not, cheat, but relied, on, my, own, true strength!!!!"
Suddenly, Xing Jue abruptly raised his head. His face was filled with unswerving determination as he roared at the wargod expert in front of him, the general of the Heavenly Secret Battalion, Zhang Hong. As for Xing Jue's voice of defending his dignity, although it was not as loud and domineering as Zhang Hong's voice, it was more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
* whoosh *
When Xing Jue's words were said, it instantly caused a huge uproar in the crowd. At this moment, everyone began to discuss it. Some said that Xing Jue was dead for sure. Some said that he was very courageous. However, even more people stared unblinkingly at Xing Jue. Their gazes were filled with admiration.
"Good, very good. You're a stubborn brat."
"Then let this general see if you've cheated or not!!!"
"Whoosh" Xing Jue's words had obviously angered Zhang Hong. His palm suddenly struck out in the form of an eagle's claw. When Xing Jue reacted, his palm had already stuck onto his Dragonscale Armor.
* bang *
Zhang Hong's palm was like an unstoppable sharp blade. It was actually able to ignore the Dragonscale Armor, a Totem, and forcefully crushed it. His palm then stuck tightly onto Xing Jue's chest.
"AHHH ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
At this moment, Xing Jue began to howl in pain. This was because he could only feel an incomparably scorching pain filling his entire chest. The pain was unbearable, causing him to lose his rationality. The only thing he could do was to roar loudly in order to vent the pain he was feeling.
"General Zhang Hong, you're attacking an outstanding mortal like this. Are you trying to ignore the military law set by the Lord Marshal? The law set by His Majesty the Emperor? "
Looking at Xing Jue, whose face was filled with pain and had already lost consciousness, Lei Xing and Li Zong exchanged glances. Finally, they arrived in front of Zhang Hong at the same time, wanting to stop his evil deeds.
Although Zhang Hong's official rank was far above the two of them, the Thunder Continent and Misty Continent also had many experts in the Heaven's Secret Unit, and even the Imperial City. Although distant water couldn't put out a nearby fire, not only was Xing Jue related to them, he was also someone that they thought highly of. Therefore, at this moment, even if they had to risk their lives, they didn't want Xing Jue to die like this.
"Lei Xing, Li Zong, are you trying to rebel?" Zhang Hong was also extremely surprised by the Lightning Luggage Sect's angry rebuke. Afterwards, he cast a gaze filled with deterrence towards the two of them.
"Zhang Hong, although you're a noble general and we should respect you, if you don't handle things properly, we also have the right to stop you."
Although Zhang Hong's gaze caused the two of them to tremble, they did not choose to compromise at this moment. Instead, they continued to rebuke in a sonorous and forceful voice.
"Hahahaha, good. You guys are really daring. Who gave you guys such a backing? Is it those old bastards in the Imperial City? "
"Lei Xing, Li Zong, there's no harm in telling you guys today."
"Those old bastards of your continent have already been thrown into prison by His Majesty the Emperor for interfering with political affairs and affecting the Emperor's correct judgment."
"As for my Ironblood Continent's Lord Wang Qiang, he has already taken the position of Prime Minister that has been vacant for a long time. He has become an existence that stands above tens of thousands of people."
"If you guys want to continue living comfortably in the Starfall Empire, you better listen to the arrangements of my Ironblood Continent in the future." Seeing Lei Xing and Li Zong's change in attitude, Zhang Hong suddenly laughed out loud. His words were filled with warning.
"What? The lords of the Imperial City have been thrown into prison? "
And at this moment, when Lei Xing and Li Zong heard Zhang Hong's words, their expressions changed greatly. Even their bodies started to tremble violently. Then, their legs went limp, and they sat powerlessly on the ground. At this moment, their faces were as pale as ash.
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