On the high platform, in front of the opened passageway, the Centaur Race elder leaned on his walking stick and smiled at the crowd. He was like a benevolent host welcoming guests from afar.
This elder's stature was definitely considered short among the Centaur Race. He was only the average height of an ordinary human.
His appearance and aura were filled with lethargy. No matter how one looked at him, he was an elder with one foot in the grave.
However, the experts of the various factions did not dare to approach him. Instead, they all retreated to the edge of the high platform, still in a state of shock.
Even peerless experts like Dai Pu, Shi Hulie, and Gong Bie Qian kept retreating to maintain a relatively safe distance.
This was not only because the elder had announced his name as "Man Hua", one of the strongest experts of the continent during the continental war a thousand years ago.
It was also because the elder's body exuded a faintly discernible pressure. It was like a calm ocean, but under the water were boundless waves.
Such a sense of oppression was incomparable to that of the level-eight giant dragon just now. However, it made all the experts present extremely fearful.
"Is this really Man Hua? However, one thing is certain. This old fellow has reached level-nine. This aura... "
Mossy Bone muttered to himself. He had also been an expert of this level when he was alive, so he could not be more familiar with the aura of level-nine.
However, level-nine was one thing, and Man Hua was another. The latter was undoubtedly more shocking than the former.
As for Depp, he was the first to recognize the old man's identity. His expression fluctuated. When he was young, he had seen the portrait of "Man Hua" in his old age in the imperial knights' library. It was exactly the same as this old man from the Centaur Race.
"Man Hua? You are Man Hua. This is impossible... "
Shi Hulie shouted. His voice was filled with fear and disbelief. "The strongest commander of the Centaur Army passed away from his injuries a thousand years ago after the continental war ended. You must be an imposter..."
As he roared, he suddenly attacked. His arms shook, and two green daggers suddenly appeared on his hands that were wearing the green Heart Yuan Gloves. His body spun, and layer after layer of green blade light poured out, sweeping towards the Centaur Race elder like a storm.
These were Shi Hulie's trump cards. Ever since he entered realm eight, he rarely used these two weapons because there were too few people worthy of him using them.
Facing this old man and feeling that ocean-like pressure, Shi Hulie, who had just calmed down, immediately became irritable again. Without any explanation, he attacked.
"I haven't been out for so many years. Youngsters nowadays are getting more and more impatient …"
Said the old man from the Centaur race softly. However, he did not attack. Instead, he suddenly blew out a mouthful of air as the green blade light approached him.
In an instant, balls of gentle aura were spat out from his mouth and enveloped his entire body. The green saber lights that were shot into the aura all disappeared.
This scene made everyone's eyes pop out of their sockets, including Dai Pu and the other realm eight experts. They had never thought that the old man would be able to easily resolve Shi Hulie's violent saber force in such a way.
This was the all-out attack of a realm eight expert!
"Kid, this is the [Heart Yuan World]?! Not all experts who have reached realm nine can comprehend it. This old man is likely to be Man Hua … "Mossy Bone muttered.
The [Heart Yuan World] was an advanced version of the [Heart Yuan World Lock]. The former could only be comprehended by realm nine experts, while the latter could only be comprehended by realm eight experts.
The difference between the two was as great as the difference between realm nine and realm eight. By fusing the Psychic Force with the energy of the outside world, the area that spread out was one's own world.
Such a method had truly surpassed the scope of living beings. It was a divine technique …
As far as Mossy Bone knew, in the past thousand years, there were very few experts who could comprehend the [Heart Yuan World] in the Eastern and Western Continents. Man Hua, the strongest commander of the Centaur Legion, was naturally one of them.
At the same time, Man Hua was also the only expert in the Centaur Race who had comprehended the [Heart Yuan World] in the past thousand years.
Hiss …
The teams of the various forces all sucked in a breath of cold air. Dai Pu, Gong Bie Qian, and even the Limestone Wolf Lord all took a few steps back. This old man from the Centaur Race was really Man Hua. He was someone they could not afford to provoke.
A realm nine expert alone was enough to defeat all the experts here. Moreover, this was a peerless expert who had mastered the [Heart Yuan World]. How could they be his opponent?
Man Hua turned his head and looked at Shi Hulie. He nodded slightly. "You are from the Northern Shi Family? Just now, the Shi Family's saber technique was very good. It was originally a top five-star combat technique, but you derived it into a seven-star combat technique. There were almost no flaws. You really are a genius. "
Shi Hulie's expression changed. He suddenly turned and flew away from the high platform. He did not dare to stay any longer.
If he had not lost control of his emotions just now, with Shi Hulie's temperament, he would not have attacked a realm nine expert. Moreover, it was the legendary peerless expert Man Hua.
Now that he had attacked and offended Man Hua, he naturally could not stay any longer.
"Don't be in a hurry to leave."
Man Hua raised his hand, knocked the cane in his hand in the air, and pointed at Shi Hulie's back. Shi Hulie's body trembled, and he immediately fell to the ground from midair. He couldn't even move.
"[Heart Yuan World Lock]?!"
Shi Hulie's face was pale, without a trace of blood. This [Heart Yuan World Lock] was too terrifying. For an expert of the eighth realm, it was the absolute nemesis.
He thought for a moment and immediately apologized. "Senior Man Hua, I lost control of my emotions just now because I was controlling the [Earth King Equipment]. It was not my intention to offend you. I don't have much enmity with the Centaur Race, but they … "
Turning his head, Shi Hulie looked at Depp and Gong Bie Qian. He opened his mouth and was prepared to spill out the deeds of the Gong Family, Depp, and the Zhong Family.
Bang!
Depp suddenly attacked. The knight's spear shot out like a long snake, aiming for Shi Hulie's vitals, not allowing him to speak the truth of the past.
However, just as the knight's spear stabbed out, it stopped. A skinny hand was placed on the body of the spear. No matter how much strength Depp exerted, he could not stab forward.
"The knight's spear of the Imperial Knights. This strength has really been passed down …"
Man Hua stood beside Depp, his left hand caressing the body of the spear, as if he was appreciating it.
"Senior Man Hua …"
Depp laughed dryly, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. At this moment, he was certain that this was Man Hua.
When he was young, this legendary expert of the Centaur Race was Depp's idol. He knew many things about Man Hua.
However, the idol that was rumored to have died a thousand years ago had suddenly appeared in front of him, and Depp himself was standing on the opposite side of the Centaur Race. How could he not panic?
If such a terrifying expert knew that for a thousand years, the Sea-Ao Empire Imperial Family had been causing trouble for the Centaur Race, who knew if he would kill his way to the Great Star Ao County in anger. That would be terrible.
"You little fellows, don't be so flustered. In my eyes, you are all a group of children. Even if you have offended me, would I hold it against you? "
Man Hua smiled and shook his head. He raised his hand to signal Depp and the other eighth realm experts to come closer. He did not have any ill intentions.
He raised his hand and clapped. The [Heart Element World Lock] on Shi Hulie's body was unlocked. Man Hua nodded and said, "Actually, I was able to escape because you activated the [Earth King Equipment]. The ripples it emitted when it was activated was the key to open the Centaur Race's treasury. "
Hearing this, Shi Hulie's face turned pale. The faces of everyone present were also very ugly. Only then did they understand that the key to open the Centaur Race's treasury was like this.
As long as he activated the [Earth King Equipment], he could open the treasury …
If only he had known it would be so simple …
This thought flashed through the minds of Dai Pu and the others, but they shook their heads inwardly. As long as the Centaur Race's treasury was opened, Man Hua would be able to come out. This was unavoidable.
Dong dong dong …
Man Hua raised his walking stick and knocked on the ground. A stone table and several stone stools rose up in response. He sat down and called Depp, the Limestone Wolf Lord, and the others to sit so that they could have a good chat.
"It's all thanks to all of you that I was able to escape. No matter what grudges you had with me or the Centaur Race, I will not let you off. This time, this old man will not pursue this matter … "
"Come, have a seat. This old man will ask you some questions, and you must answer them to my satisfaction. Then we can leave. "
Man Hua narrowed his eyes. Like a kind old man, he looked at Dai Pu and the other realm eight elites as if they were his juniors.
Depp, Shi Hulie, and Gong Bie Qian were respectful on the surface, but they were actually panicking inside. If there was no grudge between them and the Centaur Race, they would naturally believe Man Hua's guarantee.
However, in order to obtain the [Earth King Equipment] and enter this domain, they had not only formed a grudge with the Centaur Race, but also had a life and death grudge. Would Man Hua really let them go?
At this time, the Limestone Wolf Lord laughed loudly and said, "Senior Man Hua, they all have their own ulterior motives and will not tell the truth. Let me say it … "
Immediately, under the stares of Depp and the other two powerhouses, who looked as if they had just eaten sh * t, the Gray Rock Wolf Lord quickly recounted everything that the Gong Family, Zhong Family, Shi Family, and the royal family of the Star Ao Empire had done over the past few decades.
Including the destruction of the Centaur Race's research base 12 years ago …
"So, this is how you obtained the [Earth King Equipment] …"
Man Hua looked at Shi Hulie, his expression unchanged. But the latter felt his body stiffen, unable to move, and there was a feeling of suffocation.
"Senior Man Hua, I did not participate in the destruction of that research base …" Shi Hulie refuted with a pale face.
In the next moment, Shi Hulie felt the pressure on him lighten, as if he was a drowning person who had suddenly been rescued.
Man Hua waved his hand and said, "I am a man of my words. Since I have said that I will let you go this time, I will not pursue the matter. Moreover, the Centaur Race has fallen to such a state because they did not live up to expectations. They cannot blame others. "
"It's just that …"
The Centaur Race elder looked at Shi Hulie and shook his head disdainfully. "Back then, if the seven of you had worked together, your current achievements would have far exceeded what you have achieved now. Without the pressure of the Sea Beast Army, you only know how to fight and scheme against each other. How useless … You Limestone Wolf brat are the same … "
Apart from Depp, the other eighth realm experts present were all emotional as they thought about the situation decades ago …
Man Hua looked around, his gaze sweeping past Third Prince Munte and Shi Di. He shook his head and muttered in a low voice, "These juniors are also not good enough … each generation is worse than the previous one …"
Following which, the Centaur Race elder waved his hand, indicating that apart from the Limestone Wolf Lord, everyone else could scram.
The three forces felt as if they had been granted amnesty and quickly left, not daring to stay any longer.
For a time, other than the corpses on the ground, the only ones left in the cave were the Centaur Race elder and the Limestone Ridge Wolf Riders.
The Limestone Wolf Lord looked at Man Hua with a slight frown, as if he disapproved of his actions and was deep in thought.
"Hmph hmph … Limestone Ridge brat, you don't agree with me letting them go? Or do you think that there is something wrong with my body and that it is not convenient for me to attack them? "
Man Hua looked over and saw through the Limestone Wolf Lord's thoughts. He teased with a smile.
The Limestone Wolf Lord chuckled. He was a straightforward person, and since he thought this way, he would show it.
"You brats from Limestone Ridge are still the same as before …."
Man Hua muttered and said, "Don't worry, my body is not that weak. Although I am not at my peak strength, I can easily defeat eight or ten eighth realm experts. However, I have said that I will let them go this time, so I will naturally keep my word. Moreover … "
Pausing, the Centaur Race elder lifted his walking stick and suddenly looked around. A rumble sounded from the high platform, and he shouted, "You juniors, just how long are you going to hide? The outsiders have all left, so it is time for you to come out and meet this ancestor, right?"
Below the high platform, Hayashi River and the rest, who were hidden in the shadows, felt a pressure like a raging wave sweeping towards them, and had no choice but to jump onto the high platform.
"Ancestor Man Hua, I am Bayun of the Centaur Race!?"
Bayun suddenly lifted his robes and rushed to Man Hua's side, kneeling on one knee.
"Hmph … Since you are a descendant of the Centaur Race and have been hiding in the shadows, who can you beat with that [Rock Dagger Pattern] of yours?"
Man Hua snorted and lifted his leg to kick Bayun away. The latter crashed into the wall, and his entire body caved in.
Beside him, the Limestone Wolf Lord was speechless. The difference between Man Hua's attitude towards outsiders and his descendant was too great. That kick was not light at all.
Man Hua cursed and muttered for a while before recovering his smile. His gaze swept across Hayashi River and the rest, and paused on Hayashi River, Mossy Bone, and Fowler for a while. As if he had seen through something, he shook his head and sighed.
"Who would have thought … that we really have distinguished guests from afar. After a thousand years, this is the first time I have come out into the world, and I have already met such interesting guests …"
Man Hua turned around and gestured for the rest to follow him into the Centaur Race's treasury to discuss in detail.
…
The Centaur Race's treasury was far larger than anyone had imagined …
The treasury was located in the center of the Black Rock Cavern, and there were many secret passages that led to nearly a thousand warehouses of various sizes.
After seeing two of the warehouses, Hayashi River and the rest were shocked, and deeply sighed at the wealth of the Centaur Race. The wealth, treasures, rare mineral resources, and the spare Centaur Race equipment here could equip an army of hundreds of thousands of Centaur Race soldiers.
One must know that these Centaur Race equipment were a set with the [Earth King Equipment].
Back then, the Centaur Race's army did not number more than ten thousand, and they had already swept through the continent's battlefield. How shocking was the wealth of such an army of hundreds of thousands?
"Don't be envious …"
Seeing everyone's shining eyes, Man Hua shouted, "Without the true [Earth King Equipment], these Centaur Race equipment are just ordinary Heart Yuan equipment. Even if you bring it out, what's the use?"
As he said this, the Centaur Race elder glanced at Bayun with a look of exasperation. "Our Centaur Race has been around for a thousand years, and there hasn't been a genius descendant with a complete [Rock Dagger Pattern]?"
"I'm sorry! Old ancestor, I should be the one with the most complete [Rock Dagger Pattern] … "Bayun said with some shame and pride.
After all, in the past thousand years, the Centaur Race that had the [Rock Dagger Pattern] could be counted on one hand, and the one with the most complete [Rock Dagger Pattern] was Bayun.
Man Hua gritted his teeth when he heard this, and angrily pointed at his descendant, but helplessly put it down.
"This useless descendant of mine, it's all thanks to you …"
When Man Hua looked at Lin Chuan, his expression was a little difficult to understand. He suddenly asked, "Are you Cromwell's successor?"
Hayashi River was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.
"Then your [Windwheel Mist Suppression Technique] has already reached the peak of the fifth level. Did you comprehend it yourself?" Man Hua asked again.
Hayashi River nodded.
At the side, apart from Mossy Bone, everyone else stared blankly at this young Mechanic. He had comprehended the [Windwheel Mist Suppression Technique] on his own and reached the peak of the fifth level. This was a hurdle that countless martial artists had not been able to overcome in the past thousand years, and yet a Mechanic had done it …
Man Hua sighed, and his face was filled with amazement. "In the field of Mechanics, there are really new talents …"
Turning his head, he looked at Mossy Bone again, and then narrowed his eyes to size up Fowler. Sighing again, he said nothing and led the crowd to the deepest part of the treasury.
"This old guy Man Hua is really sharp …" Mossy Bone muttered.
Mossy Bone muttered. He was sure that Man Hua had seen through him and Fowler.
Hayashi River did not mind. As the strongest person in the Centaur Army in the past and a participant in many major events, it was not surprising that Man Hua could see through him.
What he wanted to know now was what Cromwell had experienced when he came to the Northern Territory …
"Young Sir, don't worry. Don't worry. You'll know everything later … "
After passing through many secret passages, the group arrived at a huge warehouse. This was a weapons warehouse, and the weapons inside were all five-star and above.
"Since we're here, everyone has a share. Whoever has a weapon to their liking can take it. However, the premise is that you can use it, and you can only choose one … "Man Hua said with a smile.
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up. The weapons in this warehouse were all treasures! They could actually choose at will …
Immediately, the wolf cavaliers and the troops who came with Lin Chuan rushed out and headed for the weapon they wanted.
Man Hua led Hayashi River, the Limestone Wolf Lord, Mossy Bone, and the others into a secret room in the innermost part of the warehouse.
Inside the secret room, an incomparably powerful energy fluctuation spread out. Hayashi River and the others stood at the door, stunned, not moving at all.
In a corner of the secret room, there were crystal boxes stacked, and the things inside could be seen. They were boxes of Shadow Flowing Light Stones, and there were nearly a hundred of them.
Just these crystal boxes alone were enough to buy a small country …
Man Hua patted Lin Chuan's shoulder and pointed at a sealed metal cabinet on the other side of the chamber. He told the young machine master that there was something he wanted in there.
"Cromwell, that slippery fellow, wanted what was inside, but I only let him see a portion and didn't give him the rest."
"As for you, you can go take a look first …"
The Centaur elder brought Hayashi River to the metal cabinet and gestured for him to open it.
Hayashi River took a deep breath, suppressed his surging emotions, and pressed the button on the metal cabinet …
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