157: Chapter 157 Shen Jinghong Leaves in Anger

"That is correct, Patriarch Han. I have heard that Han Chunming of your Han Family possesses extraordinary strength, capable of defeating a Martial Venerable while only at the Martial Emperor stage. Right now, the Void Battlefield is in dire need of personnel, so I ask for your understanding, Patriarch Han."

Deputy Director Shen Jinghong seemed oblivious to the cold Aura radiating from Han Tianlin; he lifted the teacup in front of him, took a sip, and spoke in a leisurely manner.

"Deputy Director Shen Jinghong, I understand that the Void Battlefield is in need of personnel. How about our Han Family sends another Martial Venerable to join the battle instead?"

The gaze Han Tianlin directed at Deputy Director Shen Jinghong grew even colder.

This guy was clearly targeting the Han Family.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly: 'Understand? I'll understand your grandfather.'

If it weren't for the uniform he was wearing, he would have definitely kept him here permanently.

You know that Han Chunming is a Genius; which Family doesn't protect their Geniuses like treasures? Who would be willing to let them go to the Void Battlefield to die?

"Patriarch Han, I am truly sorry, but the list has already been submitted. I am merely here to deliver the notification."

Deputy Director Shen Jinghong spread his hands, putting on a helpless expression.

"Deputy Director Shen Jinghong, are you certain you want to do this?"

Han Tianlin put down the recruitment order in his hand and looked at Deputy Director Shen Jinghong with eyes devoid of any emotion.

The Aura of a Seven-Star Martial Saint flickered faintly around him.

The other Elders of the Han Family present also directed hostile gazes toward Deputy Director Shen Jinghong.

Although they had never met Han Chunming and did not know which branch of the Family he belonged to, Han Chunming claimed to be from the Han Family, and since the Old Master and the Patriarch did not refute it, they also regarded Han Chunming as a member of the Han Family.

Now that Deputy Director Shen Jinghong was sending such a Genius from their Han Family to the Void Battlefield to die, how could they not be angry?

"Patriarch Han, I am also just following the rules. Surely your Han Family would not make things difficult for me or defy the decision of the Alliance!"

Sensing the powerful Aura radiating from Han Tianlin, Deputy Director Shen Jinghong's Face turned slightly pale, and his expression became a bit more serious.

Fearing that Han Tianlin might disregard everything and keep him there, he quickly invoked the Alliance.

"Hahaha... Naturally, our Han Family will follow the rules of the Alliance. However, it seems Deputy Director Shen Jinghong has made a wasted trip; our Han Family does not have a person named Han Chunming. Deputy Director Shen Jinghong should go look elsewhere!"

Han Tianlin looked at Deputy Director Shen Jinghong for a long while, and just as he was about to reach his breaking point, he suddenly withdrew his Aura and laughed aloud.

"You—! Patriarch Han, are you playing games with me?"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Shen Jinghong was furious, his Face gloomy as he stood up.

Who doesn't know that Han Chunming claims to be from your Han Family?

And you didn't step forward to clarify; now you are telling me he isn't?

"Playing games with you? Are you worthy? Get out..."

Han Tianlin did not indulge him; his Aura erupted suddenly as he shouted.

"Pfft..."

Deputy Director Shen Jinghong was forced back two steps by the powerful Aura, spitting out a mouthful of blood as his Face instantly turned deathly pale.

"Very well, very well, very well. Your Han Family dares to defy the recruitment order from the Alliance's Recruitment Department. Just you wait."

Deputy Director Shen Jinghong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, shot a venomous glare at everyone present, and left the Han Family in a rage.

He was a dignified Martial Saint powerhouse from the Jinling Shen Family and the Deputy Director of the Modu Recruitment Department; who wouldn't give him some Face when they saw him?

Han Tianlin was the first one who dared to show such disrespect and tell him to get out in public.

The Han Family—he would remember this.

"Patriarch, won't there be trouble if we offend him like this? And what about Han Chunming..."

In the Han Family reception hall, an Elder looked at Han Tianlin with a flash of worry in his eyes.

"Rest assured! Our Han Family does not have a Han Chunming; we have not violated the rules of the Alliance. What is Deputy Director Shen Jinghong, anyway? If we offended him, so be it."

Han Tianlin waved his hand and said domineeringly.

A flash of killing intent crossed his eyes. This Deputy Director Shen Jinghong had schemed against his Han Family; did he really think Han Tianlin had no temper?

Thinking of how he had already given his thousand illusion mask to Han Ming, he forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart.

On the other side, Han Ming had already left Modu Base City and arrived above the Black Wind Mountain Range.

The Black Wind Mountain Range stretched for thousands of miles, connecting several large base cities, and was a place where most low-level Martial Artists went to train, hunt exotic beasts, and search for Opportunity.

Having reached a Breakthrough to Eight-Star Martial Venerable, Han Ming's Divine Sense had surpassed one hundred thousand meters, reaching one hundred and twelve thousand meters, comparable to a One-Star Martial Saint.

Flying over the Black Wind Mountain Range, the area within a radius of over one hundred kilometers below could not escape his Divine Sense perception.

"Oh, he really has Cultivated the Blood Demon Art."

Soon, he discovered the trail of Li Tianci, and through his perception, confirmed the fact that he had Cultivated the Blood Demon Art.

"Li Tianci, what are you doing? If you kill us, aren't you afraid of the school holding you accountable?"

At that moment, in a mountain hollow below, three young women covered in wounds huddled together, looking vigilantly at Li Tianci not far away.

"Hehe... As long as I kill you all and destroy your identity tags, who will know that I did it?"

Li Tianci opened his mouth, and a snake-like tongue flicked out to lick his lips.

A glint of bloodthirsty greed flashed in his eyes.

"You, you Cultivated the Cultivation Technique of the Blood Demon Alliance? You turned into a Blood Demon?"

Seeing Li Tianci's appearance, the women backed away in terror, screaming in disbelief.

"Correct, but there is no reward. You might as well become a part of my body!"

As Li Tianci spoke, both his hands instantly transformed into sharp claws, turning into streaks of claw shadows as he lunged toward the young women.

Including these three, they were already the twelfth ones today.

As long as he refined these three, he could achieve a Breakthrough to Three-Star Martial General.

This feeling of rapidly increasing strength was simply addictive.

"Oh! Is that so? But I know now, so what should be done?"

Just as Li Tianci's sharp claws were about to pierce through the chests of the women, a playful voice rang out.

At the same time, Li Tianci's body was instantly restrained, frozen in place.

A figure in white slowly descended from the sky; it was none other than Han Ming, who had transformed into the appearance of Han Chunming.

"Who, who are you? I am from the Modu Li Family. I hope you will not meddle in other people's business and forget what you have seen, otherwise, be careful about bringing a catastrophe upon your Family."

Feeling his body unable to move and seeing this person descend from the sky, Li Tianci knew he had encountered a powerhouse. A flash of panic crossed his eyes, and he threatened.

Looking at the sharp claws so close by, the women wore expressions of having survived a disaster, their legs turning weak as they nearly collapsed to the ground.

"Thank, thank you, Senior, for saving our lives!"

Looking at Han Ming who had descended from the sky, the group hurriedly bowed and thanked him.

Han Ming nodded at them without speaking.

He happened to know these people; they were none other than Han Qingyue's close friends.

He even had their contact information; the short-haired girl seemed to be called Lin Xiaoxiao, the round-faced one was called Zhao Xiaowan, and the last one was named Su Qianqian.

He didn't expect that they had almost fallen victim to Li Tianci's evil hands.

"Oh? You are from the Li Family? So you are saying your Li Family is in collusion with the Blood Demon Alliance!"

Seeing that Li Tianci was still threatening him at this time, Han Ming looked at him and smiled playfully.

"Bullshit, Cultivating the Blood Demon Art was my own decision and has nothing to do with the Li Family."

Upon hearing this, Li Tianci was also flustered.

If news spread that the Li Family was in collusion with the Blood Demon Alliance, even if the Li Family was a Peak Martial Saint Family, they would not have an easy time.

He, who had Cultivated the Blood Demon Art, would certainly die without a doubt.

He had intended to use the Li Family's name to scare this person away, but he didn't expect this person to disregard the threat of the Li Family.

Li Tianci's heart sank to the bottom.

"Just because you say it doesn't mean it isn't. Once the news about you, Li Tianci, Cultivating the Blood Demon Art spreads today, I believe the people from the Supervision Bureau will go to your Li Family to investigate thoroughly."

Han Ming looked at him and smiled faintly.

"Speak! What do you want to let me go? Our Li Family is not lacking in resources or Spirit Stones. As long as you are willing to let me go and let me silence these people, name your price."

Li Tianci took a deep breath, his expression extremely ugly. Seeing that Han Ming was not afraid of his threats, he began to use financial inducements.

Upon hearing Li Tianci's words, Lin Xiaoxiao and the others looked at Han Ming nervously.

They were afraid that he would agree to Li Tianci's request and silence them.

"Hehe... Is your Li Family very rich? Then how about giving me ten billion High-Grade Spirit Stone."

Han Ming chuckled and said.

"You, are you playing with me?"

Upon hearing this, Li Tianci's expression turned ugly.

What was the concept of ten billion High-Grade Spirit Stone?

Even if they sold the Li Family, they might not be able to scrape that amount together.

Lin Xiaoxiao and the others also let out a sigh of relief after hearing Han Ming's words.

"I am playing with you, what can you do? Let me tell you so you can be a ghost who knows the truth: the person killing you is named Han Chunming."

Han Ming's eyes turned cold; he did not want to waste any more breath on him. After speaking, he waved his hand, and a pale blue ice spear shot toward Li Tianci's head.

"What? You are Han Chunming?"

Li Tianci widened his eyes in disbelief.