Deng Qiuzhi left the Buddha Kingdom and returned to Hongde City in the Wen Kingdom. Leaning on his cane, he made his way along a familiar route to the Wen River Deng Clan's Artifact Refining Room, where he found True Lord Imperial Balance Myriad Turns refining a Pre-Heaven Supreme Treasure.
"You're back, elder brother. That boy reached Celestial Person Perfection. Did he go berserk and hurt you?" True Lord Imperial Balance Myriad Turns asked.
As Zhang Yuan had expected, he had not been watching Zhang Yuan at every moment. Only when he dropped some bait did he take a passing look at Zhang Yuan's condition, making sure his plans had not strayed off course.
He knew only that Zhang Yuan had broken through to Celestial Person Perfection within the Buddha Kingdom. Beyond that, he knew nothing.
But although he knew nothing of the other events, he understood Zhang Yuan's temperament very well. He knew Zhang Yuan had a ferocious appetite for killing. After reaching Celestial Person Perfection, Zhang Yuan might well descend completely into madness, unleash his bloodlust, and pursue his elder brother Deng Qiuzhi without end.
He might even slaughter his way to the gates of the Deng Residence in Hongde City, killing everyone he saw.
Deng Qiuzhi said calmly, "I wasn't injured, and he didn't pursue me home. However..."
"However what?" True Lord Imperial Balance Myriad Turns asked. "Speak plainly, elder brother."
Deng Qiuzhi's brows drew together slightly. "I fear we're raising a tiger that will become a menace. Zhang Yuan had only just reached Celestial Person Perfection, yet he defeated Wenren Shangzhi with both Lu Danyan and me overseeing the battle. His strength is extraordinary, scarcely matched by anyone I've seen in my life..."
Understanding what Deng Qiuzhi meant, True Lord Imperial Balance Myriad Turns smiled. "You're