At Zhang Ling's words, a flicker of hope rose in Li Changsheng and the others' hearts.
After all, in a crisis like this, one more person meant one more source of strength.
Yet Yuan Yi was not particularly surprised by Zhang Ling's appearance. He merely stared fixedly at the man behind Zhang Ling.
"Number One Under Heaven swordsman?"
"Jian Fei is already dead. My name is Jiang Shan. For the time being, I am Zhang Ling's Dao Protector."
Upon receiving that answer, Yuan Yi grinned. "If the Number One Under Heaven swordsman from back then had come, I might have feared him somewhat."
"But you are not Jian Fei now. In my eyes, you are no different from an ant."
Hearing Yuan Yi's words, Jiang Shan pursed his lips. "Not long ago, I crossed the lightning tribulation of the Fourth Heaven Quasi-Emperor."
"You are currently at the peak of the Seventh Heaven Quasi-Emperor, not far from the Eighth Heaven Quasi-Emperor."
"In terms of strength alone, I am not very confident that I can defeat you."
"But I want to ask you something. Do you truly want to kill these children?"
"HAHAHA!"
The moment those words came out, Yuan Yi burst into loud laughter.
"Why wouldn't I want to kill them? They are all people Chen Changsheng chose."
"As long as I kill every last one of them, Chen Changsheng will surely be heartbroken."
"You're wrong!"
"How am I wrong?"
"Those are not the only people Mr. Chen values. His heart is broad enough to embrace all under heaven, and that naturally includes you."
"By allowing you to open this breach, Mr. Chen was not merely giving these children an opportunity. He was giving you one as well."
"If you can show restraint in this matter, the Chang Sheng Epoch will