The First Under Master

"What the hell?!"

In the distance, Zhong Ming, who had been experiencing minor surprises all along, was finally met with great shock.

His eyes were fixed on the figure emerging from the Zhu Clan. He remained silent for a long time before finally managing to utter a single sentence:

There are always people more capable than you!

"Although I can't compare to Master in any aspect, I am still the number one person after Master so far."

Zhong Ming was quite certain that his assessment was fairly accurate.

Judging from his appearance alone, this figure is a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. Every line on his face is just right, and his head and body are perfectly matched. He exudes an otherworldly aura.

In this way, if you really think about it carefully, he can be placed in the middle of his own appearance and temperament level compared to his master.

Even Zhong Ming had to admit that he was inferior to him.

Appearance and temperament are ultimately just external factors.

What truly convinced Zhong Ming that Zhu Dengfeng was second only to his master was Zhu Dengfeng's cultivation level:

Half-Step Emperor Realm.

Although he was only half a step ahead, Zhong Ming knew very well that the focus of this realm should obviously be above the two words "Emperor Realm".

Emperor Realm!

For so long, I've only ever heard about it.

The only thing that could be considered close contact was Xu Tiancheng's corpse, but that was ultimately just a deceased person.

But the Zhu Dengfeng in front of us is a real, living person.

Ignoring the fact that his master's realm is x, upon careful consideration, Zhu Dengfeng is the strongest person he has encountered so far.

In terms of appearance, temperament, and spiritual realm, he is second only to his master.

The number one person after the master, it is truly well-deserved.

To reach this level at such a young age speaks volumes about one's exceptional talent.

"The Zhu Clan truly possesses astonishing depth and resources."

Zhong Ming exclaimed in admiration, while simultaneously thinking to himself:

"If the younger generation is this strong, then the deceased ancestor must be..."

Upon realizing this, Zhong Ming felt a slight tremor in his heart.

Meanwhile...

Not far away, Long Yang, who was also watching the spectacle, was similarly moved as Zhong Ming.

However, unlike Zhong Ming's, it was a slight stirring of the heart.

Long Yang's arousal came from his body, and it came in waves.

Although he was now in human form, looking at the handsome Zhu Dengfeng, Long Yang's breathing became wild and untamed.

The desire in his eyes was almost undisguised.

Although he had previously thought that the prince of the Liu Clan was the best candidate.

However, Dragon Race are known for their lewdness, a problem that has existed throughout history, so we can't blame them.

Now, if we really have to say who the best candidate is...

The one that just came out is undoubtedly the most perfect.

The sight of it from afar already stirs the dragon's desire; what would happen if it were to be defiled and played with...?

Suddenly, Long Yang's face contorted into a grimace for no apparent reason.

The next moment, Long Yang reached in and pulled out a...

As he withdrew his hand, Long Yang glanced at it, his expression immediately changed, and he cursed:

Damn it!

His hands were covered in blood.

Although it is healing, the speed does not seem to be fast enough.

The wound has reopened!

Taking a deep breath, Long Yang struggled to look away, almost gritting his teeth:

"Third Uncle, come quick, quick, quick, quick!"

Among the Liu Clan.

Lu Changzhi looked at the newly appeared Zhu Dengfeng, a look of emotion on his face:

"Half-Step Emperor Realm, it seems the Zhu Clan is increasing the strength of the Liu Clan."

"The talent for Yin-Yang harmony, though not visible in physical constitution, may be related to that Yin-Yang Dao Physique."

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi stretched his neck:

"We can't just look at the information on the panel; we still need to go out and experience it for ourselves to see just how strong this Half-Step Emperor Realm is."

As soon as the voice faded, Lu Changzhi's figure vanished into thin air from the secret room.

Above the Liu Clan.

Sensing the changes in the secret room, Liu Duanyuan's expression suddenly changed.

At this moment, the doubts he had held in his heart finally came to an end.

The reason Lu Changzhi could come so calmly was because he could leave whenever he wanted.

However, what Liu Duanyuan couldn't understand was how this was done.

Even if he were trapped in that secret room, it would take him a great deal of effort and time to get out, and he might not even succeed.

As a result, in the blink of an eye...

He even suspected that there might be something wrong with some of the array formations in the secret chamber.

But right now is clearly not the right time to go and check.

"Fine, let them go then."

Liu Duanyuan gently shook his head, no longer wanting to think about it.

"Keeping him in the clan will only cause trouble."

At the same time, Liu Duanyuan was thinking about this.

Lu Changzhi has completed a series of operations.

In short, with a single movement of gathering, releasing, and Descent, the clone outside his body had already arrived near Zhong Ming from the Liu Clan's secret chamber.

Following the direction indicated by the attribute panel, Lu Changzhi also saw Zhu Dengfeng.

"So young?!"

Looking at the latter's face, Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow.

Half-Step Emperor Realm, according to his expectations, might be an ancestor-level figure of the Zhu Clan, most likely quite old.

Unexpectedly, he wasn't even a middle-aged man, but a promising young talent.

"Judging from this, the younger generation of the Liu Clan is far inferior to that of the Zhu Clan."

Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.

Zhu Dengfeng is already at the Half-Step Emperor Realm, while the Liu Clan's imperial son hasn't even reached the Dao Realm yet.

Of course, even for someone like himself, a fake imperial son, there are still several major realms to go before reaching the Emperor Realm.

All of this happened in a very short period of time.

On the other hand, compared to the reactions of the people in the Misty Clear Realm, the Huang Clan and Shen Clan reacted with more displeasure and anxiety.

"They said they were going into seclusion, but they've pulled this stunt. The Zhu Clan has been planning this all along," a Huang Clan expert said, displeased.

"What should we do? The Zhu Clan has already done this. We should quickly call ours over as well, otherwise the Zhu Clan might really get their hands on the Liu Clan's things!" another Huang Clan expert asked.

"That's why they talk about the Zhu Clan's secret cultivation. They boasted about going into seclusion, but it turned out they didn't do anything like it. On the contrary, our Emperor Ancestor believed it and really is in seclusion."

"Isn't this going to be a disaster? The Zhu Clan has even brought their ancestral emperor here. What are we supposed to do to fight them?"

"It seems we can't win the competition, but it doesn't matter. We consulted the Emperor Ancestor about the matter of the Emperor's Tomb before, and he said it had reached a crucial stage, so it seems we've made some progress. Now it looks like the Zhu Clan has shot themselves in the foot."

On the other side, the Shen Clan experts all looked very unwell, and they were all busy calling for reinforcements from the Shen Clan.

At this moment, Zhu Dengfeng's figure came to a stop.

Almost immediately afterward, all the powerful members of the Zhu Clan present, including Zhu Zhu, bowed in near unison, and their voices rang out:

We respectfully welcome the arrival of our Emperor Ancestor!