After looking at Gu Zhengyi, Zhong Shan looked at the other three princes.
A trace of indignation flashed in the eyes of the Grand Xuan King, Taizong King, and Heavenly King Zhan. However, they didn't refute it. Obviously, it was the truth. However, it wasn't so easy to make the three crown princes submit to Gu Zhengyi just like that. However, it wasn't a good time to quarrel in such a solemn occasion.
Everyone's eyes were on Zhong Shan, waiting to see how he would deal with the situation. The three princes wanted Zhong Shan to stay, but they didn't want Zhong Shan to agree.
"Gu Zhengyi!" Zhong Shan suddenly called out to King Zhengyi.
Zhong Shan ignored Huan Tulong. How dare he call out to King Zhengyi? Everyone was shocked. Huan Tulong didn't say anything either. He had said what he wanted to say for King Zhengyi, so it was up to him now.
"General Zhong!" King Zhengyi nodded.
"Zhong Shan has something to ask," Zhong Shan said.
"Go ahead."
"Zhong Shan has a friend called Nan Batian, who used to be your subordinate. He's known as the Bloody Butcher of the Battlefield. He fought for you on the battlefield and is now a marquis. I saw him in your camp when the ancient sacred art created the world. Why isn't he here now?" Zhong Shan asked.
Zhong Shan was well aware of Nan Batian's personality. When it came to paying respects to an ancient divine ability, Nan Batian would definitely show up. However, just now, when Zhong Shan arrived, he glanced around and found Nan Batian's group, but Nan Batian was nowhere to be found.
The Bloody Butcher of the Battlefield was also a name that Nan Batian had made in recent years. Although it was not as well-known as Zhong Shan's name in the Divine Prefecture, Nan Batian's ferocity on the battlefield was still talked about enthusiastically. He was also an ever-victorious general. Since the beginning of the war, he had never tasted defeat. Like a sharp knife, he led the army into the battlefield and attacked the rear.
"General Nan?" Prince Zhengyi frowned slightly.
"What's wrong?" Zhong Shan asked.
"When His Majesty made his final move, he opened up a space-time rift. Countless people were sucked into it. General Nan happened to be standing in the middle of one of the rifts. Unfortunately, he was sucked into the space-time rift and disappeared." King Zheng Yi shook his head and sighed.
Space-time rift? Zhong Shan raised his eyebrows. He did not doubt Gu Zhengyi's words because Zhong Shan would not lie in such a situation. Sucked into a space-time rift?
Zhong Shan believed that Nan Batian was not someone who would die so easily. However, he did not know when he would be able to see him again.
"Thank you!" Zhong Shan nodded.
"That's fine. Zhong Shan, please stay behind for the time being. We'll discuss important matters after the sacrificial ceremony," Gu Zhengyi said.
"No, thanks. We've already bade farewell to Big Luo. We won't disturb you any further," Zhong Shan said.
Gu Zheng Yi's murky eyes lit up when he heard Zhong Shan's stubbornness.
"In that case, Qianyou can stay. I haven't talked to you for a long time." Gu Zhengyi suddenly looked at Gu Qianyou.
After all, Gu Zhengyi was Gu Qianyou's adoptive father. It was reasonable for Gu Qianyou to stay.
"No, thanks. Ever since you adopted me, I've always wanted to repay you. All these years, I've collected talents for you and searched for treasures. I've never slacked off and I've never asked for anything in return. This is enough to repay your kindness. Qianyou is now Zhong Shan's woman. This is the last time I'm calling you father." Gu Qianyou shook her head.
Gu Qianyou wanted to sever their father-daughter relationship. The relationship had lasted until now mainly because of Gu Zhengyi. Gu Zhengyi had accepted Gu Qianyou because of Gu Zhengyi's request. Gu Qianyou had cared a lot in the past and spared no effort to collect talents for Gu Zhengyi. It could be said that she had done everything she could to repay Gu Zhengyi. However, when Gu Zhengyi had been wronged by Heaven's Equal, he had cast aside their father-daughter relationship and looked on coldly. This had destroyed Gu Qianyou's hope and their father-daughter relationship.
Now, Gu Zhengyi wanted to use her to threaten Zhong Shan?
Gu Qianyou naturally expressed her stance. "This is the last time I'm calling you father." She was also severing their father-daughter relationship.
Hearing Gu Qianyou's words, Gu Zhengyi's cloudy eyes became clear again. He shook his head and said, "Father and daughter are father and daughter. No one can change that."
Gu Qianyou's eyes flashed with anger. Was Gu Zhengyi trying to force her to stay? His tone was very clear. The daughter was unfilial and the father was trying to control her.
Zhong Shan grabbed Gu Qianyou and pulled her behind him. He walked forward and slowly walked in front of Gu Zhengyi.
Zhong Shan was less than a meter away from Gu Zhengyi.
Seeing Zhong Shan's actions, everyone was stunned. What was he doing? Was he provoking Gu Zhengyi?
The three crown princes smiled playfully. Gu Zhengyi had angered Zhong Shan. Were the two going to fight?
This was the battle between Zhong Shan and Gu Zhengyi, a battle of imposing auras. No one dared to interfere. Even Huan Tulong, who was the first to speak, was quietly watching this pair of ambitious and ruthless characters.
Zhong Shan was not afraid. He walked in front of Gu Zhengyi, smiled, and took a deep breath.
"Gu Zhengyi, if I want to leave, no one can stop Zhong Shan, not even you!" Zhong Shan said softly.
There was no room for doubt in his tone. It was unyielding.
If Zhong Shan wanted to leave, Gu Zhengyi would not be able to stop him. Zhong Shan had too many secrets. Even if Zhong Shan did not do anything, Mr. Shi could guarantee that Zhong Shan would be able to escape unscathed. After all, Mr. Shi had stolen the corpse of a Buddha in the Pure Land of Bliss and refined it into a zombie. He was definitely powerful.
In the distance, everyone only saw Zhong Shan smiling at Gu Zhengyi. They thought that the two were having a good conversation. They did not know that the two were fighting and threatening each other.
Zhong Shan's voice was very soft. Most people did not hear it, but the three crown princes and Huan Tulong, who were closest to him, heard it clearly.
The four of them were stunned. Zhong Shan dared to threaten Gu Zhengyi?
The three crown princes were relieved. They stared at Gu Zhengyi, waiting to see what he would do.
Behind them, Huan Tulong glared at Zhong Shan angrily.
However, just as Huan Tulong was about to berate Gu Zhengyi, Gu Zhengyi gently stopped him.
Huan Tulong immediately stopped talking. Seeing this, Zhong Shan's heart tightened. Gu Zhengyi was indeed good. Huan Tulong was also a Peak Emperor Realm expert, but he was so obedient. Even if he had the Ancient Grand Technique, he would not be so obedient. It could only mean that Gu Zhengyi had hidden his strength very well.
"Since Qianyou does not want to stay, don't force him." Gu Zhengyi shook his head and smiled.
Hearing Gu Zhengyi's words, everyone was stunned. They could not see through him. After all, on the surface, Gu Zhengyi had the absolute advantage. Whether it was in terms of strength, influence, or military, he could easily crush Zhong Shan. Why would he give up this opportunity now?
No one could see through him. No one could guess.
Zhong Shan was also stunned. He looked at Gu Zhengyi seriously. This person was not simple. No, he was very similar to the Ancient Grand Technique. They were too similar. This was not something an ordinary person could have. No wonder the Ancient Grand Technique chose him.
Seeing that Zhong Shan was about to leave, the other three crown princes did not stop him.
"Okay!" Zhong Shan nodded and left.
"Seven Stars Hall, Zi Xun, is here to pay her respects."
Just as Zhong Shan was about to leave with Gu Qianyou and the Zhong Family Army, a ceremonial officer shouted again.
Seven Stars Hall, Zi Xun?
Hearing this name, Zhong Shan was stunned. Zi Xun? It's her?
Zhong Shan's gaze became complicated. He looked outside and happened to meet Zi Xun's gaze. Zhong Shan looked over without changing his gaze. However, Zi Xun left after their gazes met.
Zi Xun? Pay her respects?
Most people did not know Zi Xun's identity. However, the four crown princes and Huan Tulong knew that Zi Xun was the biological daughter of the Ancient Grand Technique. However, she had never acknowledged him as her father. Now that the Ancient Grand Technique was dead, Zi Xun unexpectedly came.
When Zi Xun and Zhong Shan's gaze met, no one noticed. However, they would not pretend not to know each other.
"Elder Zi Xun!" Zhong Shan nodded and called out.
Although they had a one-night stand, Zhong Shan would not be stupid enough to say it out loud.
"You've reached the Ultimate Emperor Realm?" Surprise flashed across Zi Xun's eyes.
Ultimate Emperor Realm? She had seen Zhong Shan's aptitude first. From the Acquired Realm to the Innate Realm, to the second day after they had a one-night stand because of Old Demon Hong Luan. Zi Xun had checked Zhong Shan's aptitude thoroughly.
His aptitude had reached the Ultimate Emperor Realm? Moreover, it was so fast? It had not even been a hundred years.
Zi Xun didn't speak with much enthusiasm, but she wasn't cold either. Her casual tone stunned everyone. Everyone felt that Zhong Shan and Zi Xun were very familiar with each other, to the point that they were best friends. However, it didn't seem like it either. Looking at Zi Xun's expression, it seemed like she was a young girl who saw her lover fooling around with another woman.
Jealousy. Yes, it was jealousy.
Zhong Shan had Gu Qianyou. Since when did he hook up with Zi Xun?
The four crown princes were surprised. When they looked at Zhong Shan, confusion flashed across their eyes. Zi Xun was an expert who had reached the Ultimate Emperor Realm. Why would she hook up with Zhong Shan?
Of course, they did not know that the reason why Zi Xun could reach the Ultimate Emperor Realm was all because of Zhong Shan. Zhong Shan had given her the Immortal Rose. It was similar to the Immortal Rose that Gan Bao 'er's remnant consciousness had given to Zhong Shan.
"It was a coincidence!" Zhong Shan nodded.
Zi Xun also nodded. She glanced at Gu Qianyou and walked to the front. She took a stick of incense from a servant and lit it for Gu Qianyou.
Gu Qianyou looked at Zi Xun with suspicion. However, she did not say anything and stood behind Zhong Shan. She waited with Zhong Shan for a while.
As for the other three crown princes, they looked at Gu Zhengyi strangely. Did Gu Zhengyi know about the secret between Zhong Shan and Zi Xun?
Gu Zhengyi naturally did not explain. As usual, he stood there calmly, giving off an unfathomable feeling. (To be continued. If you want to know what happened next, please go to www.qidian.com. There are more chapters. Support the author. Support the original reading!)
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