Return to Kyoto

"What are those expressions on your faces?" Zhang Tao asked, looking at Li Zhen and the others with a similarly puzzled expression.

That gaze—why was it so strange?

Li Zhen's eyes drifted even further away. Don't you have any self-awareness about what you're like?

Su Changqing and the others lowered their heads immediately, too ashamed to look. This guy was truly shameless enough. They were terrified that if a smile appeared on their faces, this ruthless man would hold a grudge against them!

Finally, Zhang Tao realized what was happening and said indignantly, "If we don't go to the Rank 6 Domain, are we supposed to go to the Rank 7 Domain to throw our lives away? That Zhu Wusheng has gone mad. What if he runs to the entrance and tosses out that Mental Power Avatar? Do you have any idea what would happen to us?"

Li Zhen was stunned, then turned and headed toward the Rank 6 Domain without looking back. That scoundrel Zhang Tao was absolutely right.

Seeing these people running faster than he was, Zhang Tao rolled his eyes and followed after them.

After entering the Rank 6 Domain, Zhang Tao said, "The people in the Rank 6 Domain have been mostly wiped out. While I'd like to kill those in the Rank 7, Zhu Wusheng is an unstable variable. Should we head out? Leave a step early?"

Li Zhen sighed. Zhang Tao was right. They were originally supposed to stay in the Land of King Battles for a month, but it had only been a few days.

Moreover, having killed so many people from the Catacombs, if they really waited until the month was up to leave, there was no guarantee the Catacombs' forces wouldn't turn hostile. That would be troublesome.

"Fair enough. We've certainly made a name for ourselves this time, so let's go!" Li Zhen said.

Hearing Li Zhen's words, Su Changqing and the others had no objections. They had plenty of time to visit the Land of King Battles in the future, but they weren't particularly keen on coming here. Wasn't it better to cultivate at home? If another ruthless character like Zhang Tao appeared here, they might end up falling for it again.

As for Zhang Tao, he was already Rank 8 and naturally didn't want to waste time here. He still had to go out and divide the spoils, then focus on tempering his physical body. He wanted to reach the dual Rank 9 breakthrough.

Afterward, the group flew toward the exit of the Rank 6 Domain. As for Zhu Wusheng, he had already arrived at the entrance of the Rank 7 Domain. At this moment, his expression was vicious and his face twisted. Having lost so much face, he was unwilling to give up. He was waiting—waiting for Zhang Tao and the others. Once they approached, he would instantly throw out his Mental Power Avatar and escape himself. He wanted to ensure Zhang Tao and his group had nowhere to rest in peace!

But he was destined to be disappointed. At this moment, Zhang Tao had already flown to the entrance of the Rank 6 Domain and emerged from it.

Li Wujie, who had been waiting outside, was a bit bewildered. Why are they out so early? And why are they coming out from the Rank 6 Domain?

The Divine General from the Catacombs also saw this scene and was momentarily stunned, unsure of what Zhang Tao and his group were planning.

Soon, the Divine General's expression turned ugly. These people wouldn't have abandoned all sense of martial honor to run to the Rank 6 Domain and slaughter everyone, would they? If that's the case, that's truly lacking in class. We'll have to demand justice.

After coming out, Zhang Tao said with a look of lingering fear, "It was too terrifying! So many Rank 7s from the Catacombs were hunting us down. Fortunately, we were smart and escaped through the Rank 6 Domain. Grandmaster Li, I'm sorry, we were useless, but we managed to bring Li Zhen back safely!"

Zhang Tao's voice was loud, and everyone nearby could basically hear it. Li Wujie raised an eyebrow. He naturally knew that many Rank 7s had entered the Catacombs, but he hadn't expected them to start hunting Li Zhen and the others the moment they entered. Did the people from the other Holy Lands not care?

Li Wujie glanced at the Rank 9s from the other Holy Lands. Seeing their awkward expressions, he didn't say anything. After all, they were all Holy Lands with their own rivalries. He simply said, "Since you're out, let's head back!"

The Divine General from the Catacombs had also been observing. After hearing Zhang Tao's words, he gave a disdainful laugh and even mocked loudly, "Is this the descendant of the Heaven Suppressing King? Haha, wonderful, simply wonderful!"

A tiger father with a dog for a son was undoubtedly a sight they loved to see. No one wanted to see another Heaven Suppressing King emerge!

Li Wujie didn't even look at him, turning to leave with Zhang Tao and the others. No one went to stop them; after all, they truly disdained chasing after a group of people who had tucked their tails and fled.

However, a month later, these Divine Generals would be driven completely mad. Who the hell could have imagined that these eight people would enter, wipe out the Rank 6 Domain in a few days, and then crush the Rank 7 Domain? It was simply unthinkable.

As for Zhu Wusheng, he was cursed until his face turned black and red. He had foolishly waited at the entrance for a month, never imagining that they wouldn't leave through the Rank 7 Domain. He had been played like a fool, and he had even lost so many geniuses from the Catacombs. It could be said that even the Bamboo King was mocked because of him.

Before entering, he had even wanted to become famous throughout the Forbidden Zone. Well, he certainly did become famous, just as a cautionary tale for the whole world.

He could basically be equated with a "useless person" now.

One had to realize that there were only eight people from the Land of Rebirth, yet Zhu Wusheng had led over forty people and still suffered a crushing defeat. Such a record was truly unprecedented.

Passing through the Sea-Suppressing Mountain, they soon returned to Zhenxing City. Zhang Tao bid farewell to Li Zhen directly and returned to Kyoto; he still had things to discuss with Li Xianling.

As for the subsequent explanations, he trusted that Li Zhen and the others would make it clear.

Indeed, after Zhang Tao left, Li Zhen explained what had happened in the Land of King Battles to Li Wujie. Li Wujie's eyes widened in shock. He had originally thought his grandson and the others had simply abandoned martial honor to slaughter the Rank 6 Domain and had just made up an excuse. He never expected them to be this fierce.

Now, he had a profound impression and understanding of this Zhang Tao from the outside world. A person like this was destined for greatness.

Arriving in Kyoto, Zhang Tao went straight to the Culture Academy and found Li Xianling, taking out everything he had obtained in the Land of King Battles, including the storage equipment. Li Xianling was shocked. It's only been a few days, and Zhang Tao is this fierce? And he's already Rank 8? Rank 8!

Ever since Zhang Tao returned from the Catacombs injured, it was as if he had turned on a cheat code. How long had it been? Three months? Going from Rank 6 to Rank 8 was a speed they couldn't even imagine.

"Zhang Tao, you..." Li Xianling didn't even know what to say.

"Haha, Dean, just keep the items. I'm going to cultivate!" Zhang Tao smiled, left the items, and walked away. He trusted that Li Xianling would handle everything properly.

Now, Zhang Tao only wanted to improve his strength; everything else was secondary.

Returning home, Brother Xian was cooking for the Grey Cat. Seeing Zhang Tao return, he was surprised. Didn't you say you were going for over a month? Why are you back so soon?

The Grey Cat also saw Zhang Tao, circled around him, and said, "You're cultivating so fast! You're already Rank 8. Not bad, you're worthy of being someone this cat has taken a liking to!"

The Grey Cat was very happy now. The faster Zhang Tao cultivated, the happier it was. That way, it was one step closer to eating big fish heads.