The old man was lean, but his eyes were bright, and he did not look like a martial artist at all. However, he was the grandfather of Li Zhen and possessed the strength of a Rank 9 Grandmaster, like a dormant volcano that could erupt with astonishing energy at any moment.
Although his body was thin, it was like a coiled spring, containing infinite power. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, as if he could see through all obstacles to the essence of things.
The traces of time were clearly visible on him, yet his spirit remained vigorous.
"Zhang Tao, I have heard Li Zhen mention you several times, and he has spoken of you often. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation!" The old man looked at Zhang Tao and said with a smile.
Because in the old man's observation, Zhang Tao would likely reach Rank 8 soon; such a cultivation speed was shocking enough to be unheard of.
"Grandmaster Li is too kind, you are the one who truly lives up to your reputation!" Zhang Tao said immediately. Regardless of anything else, this man was a Grandmaster and Li Zhen's grandfather; the necessary respect had to be shown.
Li Wujie chuckled and then said, "Zhang Tao, has Li Zhen told you about it?"
Zhang Tao nodded. Along the way, Li Zhen had told Zhang Tao about the Land of King Battles. In fact, even without Li Zhen saying much, Zhang Tao was clear about it in his own heart.
"That's good. This time, there is some danger, especially for your Rank 7 Domain. If Li Zhen hadn't already reached the late stage of Rank 7, I wouldn't have let him enter. After all, the ancestor's reputation is too great, and the people of the Catacombs are eager to get rid of our Li family." After Li Wujie spoke briefly, he said, "Now, are you still going in?"
Zhang Tao nodded. What a joke; since he had come, how could he give up halfway?
Li Wujie said nothing more, took the passage of Zhenxing City, and went to the Sea-Suppressing Mountain.
Along the way, Zhang Tao also met the seniors guarding the Sea-Suppressing Mountain. After arriving at the Land of King Battles, people from other holy lands were already waiting there.
Opposite them was a group of people from the Catacombs, but these people looked arrogant and looked at them with disdain.
Zhang Tao did not act as a trailblazer but followed behind Li Zhen. This time, not many people came from Zhenxing City, only six, and the people from other holy lands clearly had no intention of joining forces with Zhenxing City. From this, it could be seen that in this era, internal strife within the holy lands was quite serious.
"I didn't expect you to be the one leading, Li Wujie. Could it be that there are members of your Li family this time?" At this moment, a Rank 9 God General spoke up.
Li Wujie snorted and ignored him. The God General immediately looked at the people from Zhenxing City, and finally, his gaze locked onto Li Zhen. After all, Li Zhen was in the most prominent position, and it was impossible not to notice him.
"Are you a descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King?" The Rank 9 God General asked immediately.
Seeing the people of the Catacombs acting so high and mighty, Li Zhen snorted. As a descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King, he naturally could not back down, so he said, "That's right, I am Li Zhen, a descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King!"
The Rank 9 God General laughed loudly and said, "I didn't expect a descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King to join this time. Boys, kill the descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King, and the reward will be..."
Many of the younger generation of the Catacombs immediately became rowdy. A descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King had actually participated! This time, as long as they killed the descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King, wouldn't they become famous across the God Continent?
Li Zhen remained expressionless. He had already prepared for this when he decided to come. He glanced at Zhang Tao, and the meaning was clear.
Zhang Tao did not speak, only returning a look.
"Li Zhen, I am Zhu Wusheng, a descendant of the Bamboo King. You had better hide; don't let me find you!" Zhu Wusheng said very arrogantly.
Li Zhen ignored him; saying anything now was useless.
"Alright, you may enter!" Li Wujie also said directly, completely ignoring the so-called descendant of the Bamboo King.
The people from the six great holy lands entered together. This time, most of those who came were from the Rank 6 Domain; there were not that many from the Rank 7. There were only ten people who entered with Zhang Tao and the others, and they belonged to different holy lands.
After entering the Land of King Battles, those ten people flew away immediately, with no intention of staying with Li Zhen and the others.
The people from Zhenxing City did not leave. One of them, who looked to be in the middle stage of Rank 7, said, "Li Zhen, what are your plans?"
"Brother Su, you don't need to worry about me!" Li Zhen said directly. He did not want to implicate Su Changqing and the others.
Zhang Tao did not speak; he wanted to see how the people of Zhenxing City would choose.
"What kind of nonsense is that? Can we just leave you alone? Didn't you see how excited that bunch of brats were this time? They all want your life!" Su Changqing snorted immediately. To be honest, they hadn't planned on leaving alive when they came in this time, let alone the fact that Li Zhen was the pride of their Zhenxing City. Even if they died, Li Zhen could not.
Li Zhen wanted to say something else, but Zhang Tao said, "Don't waste time. In half an hour, the people from the Catacombs will come in. Since they want to kill Li Zhen, then we will just kill them."
Su Changqing was stunned, then looked at Zhang Tao. Although they had all heard of Zhang Tao's name, you don't have to be this brave, do you? Do you know how many people from the Catacombs are coming in later? At least dozens! We are only a few; how are we going to kill them?
However, Zhang Tao was right about one thing: there wasn't much time left. So Su Changqing said, "What Zhang Tao said is also correct. There isn't much time, let's not waste it. Let's discuss while we fly!"
Saying this, Su Changqing prepared to take the two of them away from here.
Zhang Tao smiled and said, "Brother Su, this is a good opportunity. They won't all swarm in at once. As long as we ambush them here and catch them off guard, it's still possible!"
Su Changqing was stunned for a moment. Damn, the rumors outside say Zhang Tao is reckless beyond measure; they really didn't lie to me. They had just arrived, and he was already thinking about ambushing a whole group of people. Were martial artists from the outside world this reckless?
Li Zhen was also stunned; this was truly very Zhang Tao.
"Don't just stand there. We don't have much time. If you trust me, let me arrange it. Li Zhen, go find the Monster Beasts here. If I remember correctly, there are chaotic Monster Beasts here. Lead them toward this area. We will kill a wave first, kill as many as we can, and then we'll retreat when the Monster Beasts arrive!" Zhang Tao explained his plan.
Su Changqing was dumbfounded. Can you even play like this? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to run away?
Li Zhen's eyes lit up, and he said, "Alright! Brother Su, listen to him!"
Hearing Li Zhen say this, Su Changqing pondered for a moment and said, "Alright!"
Afterward, Zhang Tao went directly to the entrance, looked around, and began to dig a hole. He directed Su Changqing and the others to hide in groups of two, waiting for his command. When he said to kill, they would kill; when he said to leave, they would leave.
Li Zhen flew off to find the Monster Beasts; he still had to manage the timing!
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