270: I'll borrow your Mountain-Moving Ghost for a while.

"Oh... so that's how it is. This is what they call having no fear because of a strong backing."

Chen Heng nodded, planning to meet the Shang Family and the Imperial Astronomical Bureau soon.

And while he was at it, he would try out the Blood Prison Asura's Blood Prison state... Meanwhile, deep within Tieli Mountain.

The entire Tieli Mountain was a hollow mountain, and the Shang Family's castle-like ancestral home was nestled within this hollow mountain.

In the deliberation hall, several men, completely enveloped in velvet cloth, sat around, staring at the withered Shang Family Patriarch on the main seat.

"Esteemed members of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, you've eaten and drunk your fill these past few days, and we've provided the Mortals for your research. Isn't it time you stated your purpose?"

Shang Yu frowned, looking at the several masked Imperial Astronomical Bureau visitors before him.

"Patriarch Shang..." One of them, Qing Huzheng, began, his ethereal and indistinct voice echoing from his mouth.

"Our Imperial Astronomical Bureau indeed has a request, but it's not from us, but from His Majesty the Emperor."

"His Majesty's decree!?" Shang Yu instantly stood up, staring intently at Qing Huzheng.

"Precisely. We intend to borrow your family's 'Mountain Mover Ghost'."

As these words were spoken, the Shang Family members sitting beside Shang Yu immediately changed expression, and the atmosphere in the deliberation hall instantly became tense.

"You should know what the Mountain Mover Ghost means to our Shang Family, shouldn't you?"

Shang Yu's gaze also turned cold. He slowly walked to Qing Huzheng's side and placed his hand on his shoulder.

"Of course, I know. I also know what the Mountain Mover Ghost is capable of." Qing Huzheng nodded, showing no sign of fear.

"Then you still dare to borrow the Mountain Mover Ghost from us!" With an angry roar, Qing Huzheng's body instantly shattered into pieces, scattering across the floor, revealing its true form.

A colorful, shimmering ball of Qi.

"Patriarch Shang, we have no choice; this is His Majesty's decree." Yet, Qing Huzheng's voice remained calm. Shang Yu looked at the scattered fragments with a livid expression.

"Heh heh, since your Imperial Astronomical Bureau isn't even willing to show your true forms to meet me, why should I lend you the foundation of the Shang Family?"

Shang Yu knew that these madmen from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau would never personally appear.

These fellows present were merely Puppets created by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau using the power of the stars.

Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to confront the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, which was directly under the Emperor.

"Since Patriarch Shang knows, why make things difficult for us?" Qing Huzheng sighed.

"This is His Majesty's decree; we cannot disobey."

"Lending it to you isn't impossible." Shang Yu's tone softened a bit, and he sat back down in his seat.

"Tell me, what does His Majesty want to do with our family's Mountain Mover Ghost?"

"Are you sure you want to know?" Qing Huzheng paused, then asked with a hint of schadenfreude.

"What, is this matter somewhat..." Hearing Qing Huzheng's gloating tone, Shang Yu began to back down.

If it was truly troublesome, then it was better not to know.

"It's no harm to tell you. His Majesty wants to retrieve the Hundred Corpse Tomb." Before Shang Yu could refuse, Qing Huzheng directly revealed the Emperor of Daliang's plan.

"Damn it! Stop talking!" Shang Yu wanted to cover his mouth, but couldn't find where Qing Huzheng's mouth was.

"Hehehe, the Jade Fan Kingdom's Grand State Preceptor Chang Yutian's treasury was looted, and the three keys to the Hundred Corpse Tomb are also missing."

"But the only thing certain is that those three keys are now all within our Great Liang's borders."

The more Qing Huzheng spoke, the more excited he became; the more Shang Yu listened, the more terrified he became.

"His Majesty plans to use the Hundred Corpse Tomb to lure out the person holding the keys."

"When that person opens the Hundred Corpse Tomb, it will be his death day."

"The method of becoming a god within the Hundred Corpse Tomb will also belong to His Majesty..."

"Enough! Shut up!" Shang Yu clapped his hands forcefully, and a large amount of earth surged from all directions, Sealing Qing Huzheng.

"Hoo, hoo, hoo..." Shang Yu panted heavily, his face extremely gloomy.

He wasn't tired; he was scared.

To be able to loot the treasury from Chang Yutian, that madman, the person's strength would definitely not be weak.

If he knew too much, he would be dragged into it, which would undoubtedly be a disaster for the Shang Family.

Moreover, how could something from the Hundred Corpse Tomb be coveted by someone like him?

"This is a fight between gods, damn it..."

Waving his hand, he separated the earth that Sealed Qing Huzheng, and Shang Yu's eyes became much clearer.

"What, Patriarch Shang no longer wants to know?" Qing Huzheng smiled very happily; he had long wanted to tell this matter.

Otherwise, it would be unbearable to hold in.

"I don't want to know anymore." Shang Yu sighed, sitting back on the main seat in a very dispirited manner.

"The Mountain Mover Ghost can be lent to you, but remember not to tell anyone else what you and I discussed."

"Of course, my lips are very sealed." Qing Huzheng nodded shamelessly.

Shang Yu glanced at Qing Huzheng, swallowing the curse words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He didn't expect these madmen from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to keep a secret; he only needed to let His Majesty know his stance.

A loyal old minister. JPG

"How about this, gentlemen, rest for a night first. Tomorrow, I will bring out the Mountain Mover Ghost and hand it over to you."

Shang Yu was exhausted and didn't want to deal with these madmen anymore.

"Good, good, good, Patriarch Shang is indeed a person who knows when to advance and retreat." Qing Huzheng nodded in satisfaction, then got up, intending to leave with his subordinates.

But just then, a loud bang accompanied by violent shaking came from beneath their feet.

"Ah!" A scream brought the nerves of the few people in the deliberation hall to their limit.

"What's going on! I already said I'd lend it to you, why are you still acting!?" Shang Yu glared fiercely at Qing Huzheng, seemingly convinced that he was responsible.

"Tsk tsk tsk, that wasn't me; I don't have such ability." Qing Huzheng shook his head, listening to the screams outside with interest.

Soon, wafts of blood fishy smell came from outside the door.

This blood fishy smell was extremely strong; even a battlefield strewn with corpses wouldn't have been so Rich.

"Damn it, this strong smell." An unfamiliar voice rang in everyone's ears, and a robust figure appeared before them.

The person was over three meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body, and light golden patterns covered his skin.

His six arms were incredibly muscular, and his crimson eyes were captivating.

And at his feet was a large pool of fresh blood, seemingly moving with his steps?

"Who are you?" Looking at the blood so close, Shang Yu couldn't help but take a step back.

"This is the Shang Family, right?" Chen Heng picked his ear, surveying the few people in the deliberation hall.

"Where are my Shang Family disciples!" Just then, Shang Yu saw several figures being devoured by the surrounding blood.

"You mean them?" Chen Heng pointed to the Shang Family disciples who were turning into his nourishment.

"Your family's people have a strong earthy smell; they're a bit gritty to chew."