Although Gu Li had never been to the Azure Cloud Mansion before, he still knew where the Azure Cloud Mansion's estate was.
However, he did not notice someone was tailing him all the way to the Azure Cloud Mansion.
Although Gu Li had already entered the Divine Saint Stage, he was only at the Early Divine Saint Stage.
Naturally, it was difficult for a Mastery Divine Saint Stage Martial Cultivator like Zhao Deng to notice him.
Due to this reason, Gu Li did not notice Zhao Deng at all even though he was tailing Gu Li.
"I'd like to see where Ling Tian is going!"
Zhao Deng muttered to himself as his eyes gleamed coldly as he tailed Gu Li from afar.
A few days later, Zhao Deng who was tailing Gu Li could not help but frown. "The Crouching Dragon Lake where the Azure Cloud Mansion's estate is located is right in front of us … Why is Gu Li here?"
Although the Azure Cloud Mansion was a quasi third-rate force like the Mystical Sky Mansion, its strength and status were far above the Mystical Sky Mansion.
Although Zhao Deng was the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion, he could not help but feel wary in front of such a force.
Naturally, from the beginning until the end, it did not cross Zhao Deng's mind that Gu Li's destination was the Azure Cloud Mansion.
This was because he had never heard of any relationship between Gu Li and the Azure Cloud Mansion. Similarly, he had never heard of any relationship between Ling Tian and the Azure Cloud Mansion.
He thought Gu Li was just passing by the Crouching Dragon Lake and had nothing to do with the Azure Cloud Mansion.
As long as he did not enter the Crouching Dragon Lake, the Black Armored Guards of the Azure Cloud Mansion would not be alerted.
However, Zhao Deng soon discovered that things were completely different from what he had imagined. Gu Li was not passing by the Crouching Dragon Lake where the Azure Cloud Mansion's estate was located!
"He … He actually entered the Crouching Dragon Lake!"
Outside the Crouching Dragon Lake, Zhao Deng watched with his own eyes as Gu Li flew into the Crouching Dragon Lake.
And the expected scene also happened. As soon as Gu Li entered the Crouching Dragon Lake, he was surrounded by ten Black Armored Guards who broke out from the bottom of the Crouching Dragon Lake.
"What's Gu Li trying to do? What's he doing in the Azure Cloud Mansion? "
Zhao Deng frowned, unable to understand.
He naturally wouldn't think that Gu Li was here to die!
Then, there must be something behind this that he didn't know!
"Hmm? Why did these Black Armored Guards, who were originally so aggressive, suddenly change their attitude? "
Although they were far apart, Zhao Deng could clearly see that the ten black-armored guards surrounding Gu Li suddenly opened up a path for Gu Li.
There was even a black-armored guard leading the way for Gu Li, politely inviting Gu Li into the Crouching Dragon Lake.
"This … What's going on? I've never heard of Gu Ci Yun having such a relationship with any important high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion! "
Zhao Deng didn't come back to his senses until Gu Li's figure disappeared from his sight.
The first thing that came to his mind was that their Mystical Sky Mansion's Guardian, Gu Ci Yun, had a good relationship with some high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion.
Apart from that, the high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion must have a high position in the Azure Cloud Mansion. Otherwise, the Black Armored Guards would not have been so polite to Gu Ci Yun's son, Gu Li!
From the beginning until the end, it did not cross his mind that Gu Li had a good relationship with some high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion. He subconsciously felt that Gu Li was not a person of that level and was not qualified to be acquainted with some high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion!
At this moment, Zhao Deng had completely forgotten about Ling Tian!
To be more precise, he had completely forgotten about Duan Lingtian!
Not even in his wildest dreams would he have thought that the reason the Black Armored Guards were so polite to Gu Li was because of the order from Duan Rufeng, the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion!
The reason Duan Rufeng gave such an order was all because of Duan Lingtian!
"If someone who claims to be a Mystical Sky Mansion's disciple, Gu Li, comes to visit in the future, don't be negligent!"
Although Duan Rufeng's words were simple, it was like an imperial edict to the Black Armored Guards.
How could they dare to be negligent when Lord Mansion Master personally gave an order to treat him with respect?
'Should I go and ask around or return first?'
Zhao Deng thought about leaving just like that. However, when he thought about how Ling Tian might have been hidden in the Azure Cloud Mansion by Gu Li, he felt a little unwilling.
'That Ling Tian must have been hidden in the Azure Cloud Mansion by Gu Li through his father's connections in the Azure Cloud Mansion … It seems like they're planning to leave the Azure Cloud Mansion and go to the Upper Province of the Dao Martial Saint Land soon! Does that Ling Tian think our Zhao Clan can't do anything to him just because he's hiding in the Azure Cloud Mansion? '
When Zhao Deng reached the end of his speculation, his eyes gleamed coldly as though he was about to devour someone.
At this moment, what Zhao Deng wanted to do the most was to find Ling Tian!
Whether it was him or his father, both of them felt they had to start with Ling Tian if they wanted to find the culprit who killed their son.
'Forget it, I'll just go and ask around. When I think about it, as long as I announce my identity as the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion, these Black Armored Guards from the Azure Cloud Mansion won't dare to be negligent. I'm sure they won't refuse to answer my questions as well. '
In the end, Zhao Deng could not help but ask around.
When he thought about his identity as the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion, his confidence was boosted.
Sou!
With just a flash, Zhao Deng seemed to have transformed into a cannonball as he appeared in the sky above the Crouching Dragon Lake before the other nine Black Armored Guards could even enter the lake.
"Who's there?!"
Zhao Deng's appearance had, naturally, alerted the nine Black Armored Guards. At once, Zhao Deng was surrounded by the nine Black Armored Guards.
"I'm Zhao Deng, the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion!"
Faced with the nine Black Armored Guards, Zhao Deng raised his head arrogantly and said.
At the same time, waves of terrifying aura emanated from his body, pressuring the nine Black Armored Guards to the point their expressions turned grave.
No matter what, Zhao Deng was a Mastery Divine Saint Stage powerhouse. Naturally, the aura he emitted was not something a group of Eminent Saint Stage powerhouses could withstand.
However, Zhao Deng did not dare to go too far. Soon after, he withdrew the aura he was emitting.
No matter what, these Black Armored Guards were still from the Azure Cloud Mansion. As the saying went, 'Before you beat a dog, you have to look at its master'. He did not want to offend the Azure Cloud Mansion because of these Black Armored Guards.
Even his father and the Mystical Sky Mansion behind them did not dare to offend the Azure Cloud Mansion, let alone him.
He had only done that to show the nine Black Armored Guards his strength so they would not dare to underestimate him.
"So it's Vice Mansion Master Zhao from the Mystical Sky Mansion!"
Soon after, one of the nine Black Armored Guards stepped forward and cupped his hands at Zhao Deng. "Greetings, Vice Mansion Master Zhao. I'm Liu Chuan, the Decurion of the 73rd Platoon of the Azure Cloud Mansion's Black Armored Army."
"Greetings, Vice Mansion Master Zhao!"
The remaining nine Black Armored Guards said in unison as they bowed at Zhao Deng.
When Zhao Deng saw how courteous the nine Black Armored Guards were, he raised his head even higher. He thought that his' display of strength 'just now had worked.
"You're the Decurion?"
Zhao Deng looked at Liu Chuan. When he saw the latter nodding, he nodded as well. "Very good, I have a question for you. Earlier …"
"Vice Mansion Master Zhao!"
Before Zhao Deng could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Liu Chuan. When Zhao Deng's expression darkened, Liu Chuan continued to say, "Our Lord Mansion Master has instructed that if Vice Mansion Master Zhao comes, we must treat him with respect. Moreover, Lord Mansion Master has instructed us to invite Vice Mansion Master Zhao to the Central Main Hall. Lord Mansion Master has said that he'll personally welcome Vice Mansion Master Zhao!"
When Zhao Deng heard Liu Chuan's words, the grave expression on his face disappeared and was replaced by a surprised and delighted expression. "Mansion Master Duan of your Azure Cloud Mansion will personally receive me?"
At this moment, Zhao Deng thought he had misheard.
"Yes."
However, he soon received confirmation from Liu Chuan.
He did not mishear!
At this moment, Zhao Deng felt a warm current rising from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head, causing his head to heat up.
This was the feeling of excitement!
Zhao Deng did not care about the Black Armored Guards in front of him since the strongest one among them was only a Martial Cultivator at the peak of the Eminent Saint Stage.
However, the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion was different!
The Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion was someone whom even the Mansion Masters of Mystical Sky Mansion had to look up to. However, he was actually going to personally receive him?
At this moment, Zhao Deng felt like he was floating in the air.
However, after a while, Zhao Deng calmed down. He felt something was amiss.
He did not know the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion, and he had never heard his father mention that he was friends with the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion.
If that was the case, why would the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion, one of the two overlords of the Dobusei Subterranean, order his subordinates to personally receive him?
Moreover, why did the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion know he would come?
There must be something fishy going on!
After Zhao Deng calmed down, he did not let his excitement get to his head. After taking a deep breath, he said to the nine Black Armored Guards in front of him, "Please thank your Mansion Master for me. However, I still have something to attend to, so I'll have to return first!"
Zhao Deng who realized something was amiss had completely forgotten about Gu Li and Ling Tian.
At this moment, he only had one thought in his mind, and that was to get as far away from the Azure Cloud Mansion as possible!
The moment Zhao Deng finished speaking, he did not wait for the nine Black Armored Guards to reply before he turned around and flew out of the Crouching Dragon Lake.
At the same time, a vast amount of energy surged out of Zhao Deng's body. He wanted to leave the area around the Azure Cloud Mansion as soon as possible.
For some reason, he felt something was amiss. The reception from the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion sounded more like a trap!
"Since you're already here, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Before Zhao Deng could mobilize his energy to increase his speed, a cold voice that was filled with killing intent resonated in front of him.
When he stopped in time, he realized that a person had appeared in front of him without him noticing.
This person was also wearing black armor, but the black armor on his body was clearly more exquisite, and much lighter.
This was a Black Armored Guard who had the appearance of a young man. His face was cold, and there was a hideous scar that ran from top to bottom across his left eye. It added a hint of ruthlessness to his face.
"You're the Centurion of the Black Armored Army, Tong Zhong?"
When Zhao Deng saw the young man's scarred face, horror dawned on him as though he had recalled something.
Tong Zhong was the strongest person in the Black Armored Army under the Commander!
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