"What?
You're saying that Zhang Yu, that bastard, possesses Combat Power comparable to Grandmaster?
How is that possible?
Upon hearing Zhang Heng and Zhang Wanning mention Zhang Yu's Cultivation, Zhang Jiuling's first reaction was absurdity and disbelief.
His eyes widened, and his voice trembled with extreme astonishment.
Not only him, but also Zhang Yuanfeng, who had just broken through to the Grandmaster, and the meticulous Zhang Jiuming beside him, were all stunned.
The group exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with disbelief.
In their memories and understanding, Zhang Yu was a complete and utter failure in cultivation.
After three years of arduous training, which consumed a great deal of the Marquis Estate's resources, he barely managed to step into the threshold of Martial Dao and become a First-Rank Martial Artist.
It's only been a few days?
He actually possesses Combat Power comparable to Grandmaster?
This is simply a fantasy!
"Heng'er, Wan Ning, are you two out of your minds?"
Or did Zhang Yu use some kind of illusion Demonic Arts to bewitch you?
Zhang Yuanfeng frowned and asked in a deep voice.
He prefers to believe that his descendants were terrified and exaggerated the enemy's strength.
"Grandpa, it's absolutely true!"
Zhang Heng said urgently, "If you don't believe me, you can ask Master Huichen and Senior Jian; they both saw it with their own eyes."
Zhang Wanning nodded repeatedly, her face still showing shock. "Yes, Grandpa, he... he's like a completely different person. His eyes are as cold as ice, and his methods are ruthless beyond human comprehension."
Zhang Yuanfeng and Zhang Jiuling exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise and doubt in each other's eyes.
Zhang Heng and Zhang Wanning might be exaggerating, but judging from their lingering fear, it doesn't seem like they're completely faking it.
Just then, Jian Wuya, who had been standing silently with his sword in his arms, slowly spoke:
What they said... was true.
Zhang Yu's current strength is indeed no less than mine.
Its Cultivation Method are bizarre and its power is domineering, far surpassing ordinary Xiantian realms, and even... exceeding my understanding of the Innate Realm.
Jian Wuya was Grandmaster of swordsmanship, and his words carried immense weight.
He personally admitted that Zhang Yu's strength was no less than his own, which practically sealed the fact that Zhang Yu possessed Grandmaster- level Combat Power.
Zhang Jiuling, Zhang Yuanfeng, and Zhang Jiuming were once again stunned into silence.
With the personal testimony of the Grandmaster Jian Wuya, even if it seemed unbelievable, they had no choice but to accept this reality.
Zhang Yu, whom they considered a piece of trash and a worthless brat they could manipulate at will, had indeed, in a short period of time, acquired terrifying power sufficient to threaten or even rival Grandmaster.
"What... what kind of Heaven-Defying Opportunity did this beast obtain?"
Zhang Jiuling gritted his teeth, feeling not only anger but also an indescribable sense of jealousy and unease.
How could a son he had never taken seriously have climbed to a height that he now had to look up to?
At this moment, the Huichen put his hands together in prayer and spoke at the opportune moment:
"Amitabha.
"Benefactor Zhang, may I ask how many reinforcements East Green Mountain has sent this time?"
Jian Wuya also looked intently at Zhang Yuanfeng and Zhang Jiuling.
The reason they were willing to follow the Zhang Family, and even risked their lives to protect Zhang Heng and others after the Marquis Estate was raided, was because of East Green Mountain's influence.
Now that they've discovered the enemy is stronger than expected, they naturally need to weigh how much effort East Green Mountain is willing to put in for the Zhang Family, and whether it's worth continuing to bet on the Zhang Family.
This directly relates to their subsequent attitude and level of commitment.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanfeng immediately understood what Huichen and Jian Wuya meant.
This is to probe East Green Mountain's true intentions and see how much the Zhang Family means to East Green Mountain.
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the heavily guarded, magnificent palanquin in the procession behind him, and then said in a deep voice:
"Rest assured, masters. East Green Mountain takes this matter very seriously and has specially sent two elders at the Grandmaster Realm to assist us."
He pointed to the two elderly men standing like iron towers in front of Zhang Lingyun's sedan chair.
"Also,"
Zhang Yuanfeng continued, his tone somewhat reserved:
"The Zhao Kingdom in the north, upon learning of the Zhang Family's situation, also sent a Grandmaster to offer assistance."
Including myself, Master Huichen, and Jian Wuwei, we have a total of six Grandmaster on this trip.
"Six Grandmaster?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng, Zhang Wanning, Lin Ruoxi, and the others were first stunned, then overjoyed.
Zhang Heng was so excited he almost jumped up:
"Six Grandmaster?"
Very good.
We've got this in the bag.
Let's see how arrogant Zhang Yu and the Xiao Family can be now!"
In their view, the previous two Grandmaster (Huichen and Jian Wuwei) almost defeated Zhang Yu and the Xiao Family, and now there are a total of six Grandmaster.
This is an absolute crushing victory, with no chance of failure.
Zhang Wanning patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief, saying, "Now let's see how that bastard Zhang Yu dies."
Huichen and Jian Wuya exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief and calculation in each other's eyes.
Six Grandmaster —that's indeed a powerful force, enough to deal with the known resistance from the Imperial Family and Zhang Yu.
East Green Mountain and Zhao Kingdom have really gone all out this time, which shows that the Zhang Family holds a significant place in the heart of the young lady of East Green Mountain.
In a flash, Jian Wuya a fist salute, his tone becoming much more polite:
"Senior Zhang, East Green Mountain truly has a profound cultural heritage, which is admirable."
I wonder... is Eldest Miss Zhang here right now?
We have long admired your esteemed presence, young lady. Would we be so fortunate as to have the honor of meeting you and receiving your guidance in person?
Huichen also chanted a Buddhist prayer to express his agreement.
Their real goal was to get in touch with Zhang Lingyun and make direct contact with key figures in East Green Mountain.
Zhang Yuanfeng's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He dared not make a decision on his own and turned his gaze back to the quiet, luxurious sedan chair, asking respectfully, "Lingyun, Master Huichen and Brother Jian Wuya wish to pay their respects to you. What do you think...?"
There was no response from inside the sedan chair.
A moment later, a clear, cold female voice rang out. "After dealing with Zhang Yu and crushing the Imperial Family, we can discuss this further with you two."
The voice carried a condescending indifference, as if it were talking about a trivial matter.
Huichen and Jian Wuya felt a slight chill, but dared not say anything, and quickly replied, "Okay."
Inside the sedan chair, the space seemed more spacious than it appeared from the outside.
Zhang Lingyun sat there, her face exquisitely beautiful yet with an unnatural pallor. She had just used a snow-white silk handkerchief to gently wipe away a barely perceptible trace of dark red blood from the corner of her mouth.
At her feet lay a withered corpse, as if all its life force had been drained away, which she swept away with a wave of her hand and placed into an inconspicuous, antique ring.
Her eyes were as deep as an icy pool, a hint of crimson and greed flashing in their depths, but it was quickly suppressed.
She murmured to herself, her voice barely audible. "Zhang Yu... can refine mysterious Pills, and his Cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds in a short period of time, reaching the threshold of Grandmaster... Such methods cannot be explained by ordinary chance fortuitous opportunity."
Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair, a cold yet amused smile curving her lips.
"Could it be... that one of the three old men who suppressed me back then has Body Seizure my Remnant Soul or been reincarnated?"
Perfect timing! I'll go meet him today and see who he is and what good fortune he's received.
If it really is one of those 'old friends'...
A flash of murderous intent crossed her eyes, mixed with an indescribable excitement and hatred.