In the Azure Cloud Mansion, some high-ranking officials were famous because of their strength.
One of them was Tong Zhong, one of the ten great Centurions of the Black Armored Army.
Apart from being the strongest person below the Commander in the Black Armored Army, Tong Zhong was also the strongest person below the Exemplary Saint Stage in the Azure Cloud Mansion and the entire Dobusei Subterranean!
As for Tong Zhong's' titles', they were all publicly acknowledged!
Not only that, but he had even said,
Anyone below the Exemplary Saint Stage in the Dobusei Subterranean could challenge him to a duel if they were unconvinced.
No matter who it was, as long as they could defeat him, they would become the strongest person below the Exemplary Saint Stage in the Dobusei Subterranean!
Although there were many powerhouses below the Exemplary Saint Stage who came to the Azure Cloud Mansion to challenge him, none of them could defeat him.
In the Dobusei Subterranean, Tong Zhong was also known as a legend at the Divine Saint Stage.
In the world of Divine Saint Stage powerhouses, he was like a legend. Based on this, one could see how terrifying his strength was.
"Lord Centurion!"
After Tong Zhong appeared, the nine Black Armored Guards led by Decurion Liu Chuan bowed respectfully.
If one took a closer look, they would see that Liu Chuan and the other nine were looking at Tong Zhong with eyes full of worship and fanaticism.
In the Black Armored Army, their Captain, who was also the Black Armored Army's Commander, was considered a powerhouse from the older generation.
Due to this reason, they only had respect in front of the Commander.
However, in front of this young Centurion Tong Zhong, apart from respect, they also worshipped him. They worshipped him like an idol.
In the history of the Azure Cloud Mansion, Tong Zhong's innate talent was only second to their Lord Mansion Master.
Tong Zhong was only in his early fifties this year.
"Centurion Tong Zhong, what do you mean by this?"
Although Zhao Deng felt guilty facing Tong Zhong, he suppressed his emotions and pretended to be angry as he asked in a deep voice.
Let alone Tong Zhong who was almost invincible among Divine Saint Stage powerhouses.
Even an ordinary powerhouse at the peak of the Divine Saint Stage was not someone he could fight against.
Currently, his cultivation base was only at the Mastery Divine Saint Stage.
Tong Zhong's face was incomparably cold to begin with, and he unconsciously exuded an icy aura.
"What do you mean?"
Hearing Zhao Deng's words, when he spoke again, the temperature around him seemed to have dropped by a few degrees.
"It's your good fortune that the Manor Lord is personally entertaining you. I'll give you two choices … One, die here! Second, follow me to the Central Great Hall! "
Tong Zhong's tone became increasingly cold, as if it came from an ice cave, so cold that it made one's hair stand on end.
Upon hearing Tong Zhong's words, horror dawned on Zhao Deng's face as he shouted angrily, "Tong Zhong, I'm the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion. If you dare to touch me, the Mystical Sky Mansion won't let you go!"
At this moment, Zhao Deng could only use the Mystical Sky Mansion as a shield.
Unfortunately, Tong Zhong did not seem to care about the Mystical Sky Mansion at all. His voice was cold as he added, "I'll give you three breaths to make your decision. If you still haven't made your decision after three breaths, it'll mean that you've chosen the former! Now, a breath of time has passed! "
Horror dawned on Zhao Deng when he saw it was useless to bring up the Mystical Sky Mansion. It was as though he had found a straw to clutch at. "My father is the Guardian of the Mystical Sky Mansion, Zhao Jin! He's at the Exemplary Saint Stage!"
When Zhao Deng saw it was useless to bring up the Mystical Sky Mansion, he brought up his father instead.
"You only have one breath of time left!"
However, Tong Zhong continued to say coldly as though he did not hear him at all.
In just a blink of an eye, there was only one breath of time left. Zhao Deng's face was pale. He looked like a crestfallen rooster as he compromised. "I choose to go to the Central Main Hall of the Azure Cloud Mansion's Main Mansion!"
In the end, Zhao Deng made his choice.
He could not muster up any thoughts of resistance in front of Tong Zhong.
He could only compromise if he wanted to live.
When the nine Black Armored Guards led by Liu Chuan saw Zhao Deng obediently leaving with Tong Zhong, a hint of disdain could be seen in their eyes when they looked at Zhao Deng again. "This Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion, Zhao Deng, is really an embarrassment to the Mystical Sky Mansion! In front of Lord Centurion Tong, he actually cowered in less than three breaths! "
"I really wonder how Zhao Deng became the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion. Is there no one else in the Mystical Sky Mansion?"
"I heard that Zhao Deng's father is one of the two great Guardians of the Mystical Sky Mansion. I think he only became the Vice Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion because of his connections."
"I see."
…
At this moment, Zhao Deng had not gone far with Tong Zhong. He could clearly hear the nine Black Armored Guards' discussion as though there was no one else around. It made him so angry that he almost threw up blood.
Did they not say that the Azure Cloud Mansion's Black Armored Guards were well-disciplined and had high standards?
Why were they so sarcastic when they spoke?
At this moment, Zhao Deng seemed to have completely forgotten how arrogant he was when he was facing the nine Black Armored Guards just now!
In the Central Main Hall of the Azure Cloud Mansion's Main Mansion.
"Go in!"
Tong Zhong glanced at Zhao Deng coldly. After Zhao Deng obediently entered the Central Main Hall, he stood at the entrance of the Central Main Hall like a door god.
Who was inside the Central Main Hall that made Tong Zhong, the Black Armored Guards' Centurion, personally guard the entrance?
After Zhao Deng entered, he only saw one person. Moreover, it was someone he was familiar with.
"Gu Li?"
In the huge Central Main Hall, apart from Zhao Deng who had just entered, Gu Li was the only one left.
"Vice Mansion Master Zhao, why are you here?"
When Gu Li saw Zhao Deng, he could not help but frown.
Based on Gu Li's expression, it was obvious he did not know Zhao Deng would appear here.
Zhao Deng remained silent.
What could he say?
Could he tell him that he had followed Zhao Deng here?
However, Gu Li was not stupid. Soon after, he figured out the reason Zhao Deng appeared here. "Y-You followed me?!"
"I just want to know where that Ling Tian is. The direction you went after leaving the Mystical Sky Mansion is the same as the direction he left. Do you dare to say you're not here to look for him?"
The moment Zhao Deng thought about that Ling Tian, he was furious.
If it was not for that fellow, his son would not have died!
If it was not for that fellow, he would not have followed Gu Li and would not have been trapped in the Azure Cloud Mansion!
Apart from that, up until now, he still had no idea what the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion was trying to do.
How did he know he would come to the Azure Cloud Mansion?
Why did he personally receive him?
"That's right! I'm here to look for Junior Brother Ling Tian!"
When Gu Li saw Zhao Deng still dared to act so arrogantly in his Junior Brother Ling Tian's territory even though he had already arrived at the Azure Cloud Mansion, Gu Li was inwardly amused. He did not bother to hide his intentions and replied straightforwardly.
"Since that's the case, why can't I follow you?"
Zhao Deng smirked.
"However, I really didn't expect your father, Gu Ci Yun, would actually know a high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion. Since he's willing to take in Ling Tian for your father's sake, I'm sure he must have an extraordinary position in the Azure Cloud Mansion, right?"
Zhao Deng continued to say. His expression seemed to say 'I've already guessed it'.
When Zhao Deng saw Gu Li did not reply for a long time, he thought he had admitted to it. "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you speechless now that I've guessed correctly? "
At this moment, Zhao Deng seemed to have forgotten the reason he was here.
Otherwise, he would not have said such a thing.
Which high-ranking official in the Azure Cloud Mansion would dare to bring his guest to the Central Main Hall?
The Central Main Hall was the place where the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion received his guests.
The reason Gu Li did not respond was because he was shocked by Zhao Deng's words.
However, when he thought about it, he felt relieved.
After all, he still did not know the true identity of his Junior Brother Ling Tian.
"Yes. You've guessed correctly! I have nothing to say! "
In the face of Zhao Deng's overbearing words, Gu Li nodded his head numbly. His expression seemed to say 'Whatever you say is right'. However, he was cursing him inwardly.
However, when Zhao Deng saw Gu Li was so tactful, he did not feel smug at all. This was because he could see the abnormality in Gu Li's behavior.
The current Gu Li was completely different from the Gu Li in his memory.
Was Gu Li someone who would compromise so easily?
Of course not!
At this moment, Zhao Deng calmed down again. After he calmed down, he recalled where he was.
"The Central Main Hall of the Azure Cloud Mansion's Main Mansion is the place where the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion gathers the high-ranking officials for a meeting.
Gu Li, don't tell me you're here as well? "
Just as Zhao Deng was about to ask Gu Li if he was invited by the Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion, a voice sounded from outside.
Zhao Deng was no stranger to this voice.
"Vice Mansion Master Zhao, long time no see!"
As the voice sounded, a figure walked in from outside the Central Main Hall.
The person who entered was none other than Duan Lingtian!
"Junior Brother Ling Tian!"
When he finally saw Duan Lingtian, a delighted expression appeared on Gu Li's face as he walked up to him.
"Senior Brother Gu Li, you're here!"
Duan Lingtian laughed when he saw Gu Li walking up to him.
"Ling Tian!"
When Duan Lingtian and Gu Li were standing together, Zhao Deng's gloomy voice sounded in a timely manner.
"I can't believe you're still alive! Tell me, who killed my son that day? "
Zhao Deng's tone was filled with questions.
Duan Lingtian nodded at Gu Li before he looked at Zhao Deng again. He smiled faintly as he said, "Vice Mansion Master Zhao, is there even a need to ask? Naturally, I'm the one who killed your son! "
"You? You're not worthy! "
Upon hearing Duan Lingtian's words, not only was Zhao Deng not enraged, but he had a disdainful expression on his face.
His son was at the Early Divine Saint Stage!
How could Duan Lingtian kill him?
"What? Vice Mansion Master Zhao, do you think I'm not capable of killing an Early Divine Saint Stage Devil Cultivator like your son? "
Duan Lingtian asked with a smile as he narrowed his eyes.
Early Divine Saint Stage Devil Cultivator!
Before Zhao Deng could reply, Gu Li was shocked. Zhao Ji was an Early Divine Saint Stage Devil Cultivator?
In his memory, Zhao Ji was only an Intermediate Refined Saint Stage Martial Cultivator two years ago!
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