"Since Ancient Times..."

Zheng Jiang nearly shattered his steel teeth from clenching them. His mind was in chaos as he focused his gaze on these temporary allies, his eyes bulging with fury. "Traitors!"

The voice brimmed with hatred and anger.

However...

The divine emperors and immortal kings who had submitted before Ye Fengqing reacted in an extremely strange manner.

They looked at Zheng Jiang with a gaze that was...

The gaze one gave to someone who was "crying thief while being the thief."

Under their stares, Zheng Jiang's heart gave a jolt. His thoughts cleared slightly, and he vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

Before he could think it through, his former temporary teammates began condemning him one after another.

"Zheng Jiang, you traitor! After receiving Lord Red Lotus's pardon, you actually don't know how to be grateful. Your crimes are simply unforgivable!"

"The Wu Family has received Lord Red Lotus's grace for generations, which is why I am where I am today. You dog! If you don't kneel and confess your crimes at once, I swear I'll kill you even if I have to search the heavens above and the underworld below!"

"On behalf of the Zhang Family, I hereby announce that we are severing all ties with the Arcane Tyrant!"

Zheng Jiang was cursed until he was utterly humiliated, yet his anger quickly subsided, leaving his heart ice-cold.

In the story of The Legend of Earth, Ma Ran's personal charisma and diplomatic ability had been maxed out. At any time, he could swiftly win the friendship of powerful and wise individuals, be regarded as a reliable partner, and whenever he appeared, he was always the Star-Clutching Moon, surrounded and adored by all living beings.

Even so, that still fell within the realm of comprehension.

At the very least, although Zheng Jiang