Venerable Yuanshi's Disciple of Kunlun Mountains! Jiang Shang Panicked and Quickly Called for Help

Inside the government office.

Although Deng Jiugong was affectionately called Elder Deng by those who knew him,

it was because he had guarded Three Mountains Pass for many years with great merit, enjoyed high prestige, and possessed exceptional martial prowess. Yet he was not even sixty.

Due to cultivating the Martial Path year-round,

though nearing sixty, he looked no different from a robust middle-aged man.

He stood nine feet tall.

Broad-backed and thick-waisted, clad in black armor, he looked like a savage beast wearing a suit of armor.

A fierce, valiant aura rushed forth to meet them.

His imposing presence was overwhelming, his eyes flashing like thunder. Anyone stared down by those tiger eyes would feel immense pressure!

Although Zhang Shan and Li Jin, who had come with Jiang Ziya, had both reached the True Immortal Realm in Martial Path cultivation, they were so frightened beneath that tiger's gaze that they barely dared breathe.

It was not that they were cowardly.

Deng Jiugong's presence was simply too imposing!

The soldiers standing on either side of Deng Jiugong were likewise brimming with killing intent and vigorous as dragons and tigers.

Clearly, they were all fearsome men forged on the battlefield!

Jiang Shang, however, remained calm. He slightly cupped his hands and said, "The king personally bestowed the commander's seal upon me, appointing me Commander-in-Chief for the Southern Campaign. I have come under imperial orders to slay rebels, yet before I have even defeated the enemy, I have instead encountered an 'ambush' here at Elder Deng's place."

"What a truly unexpected development~"

Though his words were calm,

the cold mockery within them made Deng Jiugong somewhat displeased.

Deng Jiugong sneered. "Commander Jiang, do not call me Elder Deng. I am younger than you, and calling me that may cost me years of