"Heaven and earth destroyed? You bastard, did you ask my permission!?"
Fist and palm slammed together. Amid a deafening explosion, the surging, clinging black mist was hurled backward as though struck by a typhoon.
A flicker of surprise crossed Zhao Hongzhang's face. A tremendous force surged through his hand, and in a flash, he retreated dozens of meters.
His eyes narrowed as he studied the tall, straight-backed figure emerging from behind Tang Chong.
"Who are you? How could Southern Qi possibly have another expert like you!?"
That brief exchange had already confirmed that this young man who had suddenly appeared was no weakling. He unquestionably possessed combat strength on the level of a Supreme Grandmaster.
But in this world, there were only three Supreme Grandmasters, himself included. Since when had another suddenly appeared?
Studying the man's sharply defined features through narrowed eyes, Zhao Hongzhang found him somewhat familiar. A moment later, recognition struck. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and undisguised surprise surfaced on his face.
"You're Flame Demon Lin Sheng!?"
"You're King Zhao Hongzhang of Yan!?"
Lin Sheng stretched his body, smiling as his gaze lingered on the vertical black eye between the other man's brows.
"A Supreme Grandmaster, and you actually chose to submit to the Thousand-Eyed Nether Lord. How disappointing."
He shook his head slightly as he spoke, seemingly rather regretful.
"Hmph!"
Zhao Hongzhang merely snorted, showing no sign of anger.
The black eye between his brows blinked incessantly, locking onto Lin Sheng with intense, undisguised malice.
After receiving the message transmitted into his consciousness, Zhao Hongzhang looked surprised.
"You're very interested in him!?"
He truly was taken aback. According to the message in his consciousness, Thousand Eyes had shown an unusual interest in Lin Sheng, tinged even with longing-an interest greater than that shown in