959: Terrifying when you think about it

Wanbao Chamber of Commerce’s business spans the five regions of the Netherworld, with a vast influence second only to the Eight Great Sacred Grounds, making it a super-first-rate power.

Even ordinary Ninth-Order True Lords must humble themselves before the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, not daring to cause trouble.

A manager like Manager Zhao, who oversees a branch in an important region, is highly respected in his area.

He converses only with local powerful figures and dignitaries, and it is difficult for guests below the Eighth Order to even meet him.

However, Manager Zhao clearly understood that before truly supreme powerful figures, the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce was merely a paper tiger.

It could only rise to a super-first-rate power through wealth and scale, but it lacked the corresponding foundation. In this period of increasing estrangement from Xuantian Holy Land, it should be cautious and tread on thin ice, careful not to make enemies easily.

It was precisely for this reason that Manager Zhao reacted so strongly when he heard that President Vast Treasure True Lord had fallen out with Wang Chen.

A Ninth-Order True Lord under thirty years old, who now displayed an invincible aura below that of a Great True Lord.

Making an enemy of such a being with infinite potential and terrifying combat power would have disastrous consequences for the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

Not to mention if Wang Chen were to advance to a Great True Lord or even further in the future, just his current strength alone meant that only President Vast Treasure True Lord could barely contend with him within the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

In such a situation, if Wang Chen were to target the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, the entire Chamber of Commerce would find itself in an extremely difficult position.

Therefore, at this moment, Manager Zhao was filled with regret, wondering why he had actually followed the President’s instructions to stall and perfunctorily deal with Wang Chen.

At the same time, he also found it difficult to understand how the wise and mighty President could issue such a senseless order.

This made him even suspect whether the person who issued the order on the other end of the communication jade token was an imposter.

At this moment, as Manager Zhao’s face showed uncertainty, Vast Treasure True Lord, who stood opposite him, maintained a calm expression, completely devoid of worry.

Instead, he looked at Manager Zhao with tranquil eyes and asked leisurely:

“The hatred for a murdered son is irreconcilable!”

“Old Zhao, do you think there’s any possibility of reconciliation between me and Wang Chen?”

“Even if I humble myself, will he trust me? Will he trust our Wanbao Chamber of Commerce?”

“This, this, this…”

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhao’s body stiffened, his eyes filled with horror.

“What? Hatred for a murdered son?”

“President, are you joking? Young Master, didn’t he fall in the hands of the dead in Blade City? This was the news from the Holy Land, double-certified by the Grand Elder and the Sacred Ground Enforcement Hall.”

Manager Zhao said with a startled tone, looking at Vast Treasure True Lord.

“Heh heh!”

“Double-certified by the Grand Elder and the Sacred Ground Enforcement Hall?”

Vast Treasure True Lord scoffed upon hearing this, a terrifying killing intent flashing in his eyes.

“Although Heavenly Gift is a bit reckless in his actions, it’s impossible for him to causelessly provoke the Blade City of the Dead.”

“You should know that there are several Ninth-Order powerful figures stationed in the Blade City of the Dead, and their overall strength is no weaker than our Chamber of Commerce.”

As Vast Treasure True Lord spoke, he pressed one hand on the window sill, crushing the precious wooden carved curtain into pieces.

“But…”

Manager Zhao’s eyes widened, his face still showing confusion:

“President, although there is something fishy about this matter, it doesn’t mean that Young Master’s death is related to Dragon-Slaying Zhenjun Wang Chen. There was no interaction between them at all.”

“Moreover, with Wang Chen’s strength, Young Master would be like an infant before him, not even worth his targeting.”

“Who do you think caused this matter?”

Vast Treasure True Lord retorted, and without waiting for Manager Zhao’s reply, he continued on his own:

“My son, Heavenly Gift, went to the Demon Beast Forest merely to deepen the camaraderie between fellow disciples with that little brat Bai Yuliang. However, on the very day he arrived at the Demon Beast Forest, the Dao Protector I arranged for him perished, and the Dao-protecting treasure I gave him lost contact.”

“And not long after, news of Heavenly Gift’s death came from the Holy Land. Do you think I should believe the reason given by the Grand Elder and the Sacred Ground Enforcement Hall?”

At this point, Vast Treasure True Lord sneered.

Meanwhile, Manager Zhao’s expression gradually became solemn. From Vast Treasure True Lord’s narration, he had understood everything.

Zhao Tianci’s Dao Protector was Xie Wudao, who possessed Peak Eighth-Order strength and ranked among the top first-class enshrined Elders of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

And Bai Yuliang’s Dao Protector was Xu Yun. Although he was an outer Elder of Xuantian Holy Land, he only had Middle Stage Eighth-Order strength and absolutely could not have killed Xie Wudao or dealt with the Dao-protecting treasure given to Zhao Tianci by Vast Treasure True Lord.

Only a powerful figure who had reached the Ninth Order could have accomplished all of this.

And in the Demon Beast Forest region, the only Ninth-Order powerful figure who was close to Bai Yuliang was Wang Chen!

In a flash of thought, Manager Zhao understood why the President had obstructed Wang Chen regarding the flame earth matter.

The hatred for a murdered son is irreconcilable!

Vast Treasure True Lord was already being very restrained; if it were anyone else, they would probably have gone to fight Wang Chen to the death.

However…

Understanding these hidden facts, Manager Zhao couldn’t help but feel fear.

The things involved in Zhao Tianci’s death made him feel breathless.

Zhao Tianci’s death not only involved the extremely powerful Wang Chen but also indicated the attitude of the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground, Great True Lord Qingyunzi.

Since even Vast Treasure True Lord could uncover the truth of Zhao Tianci’s death, the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground, Great True Lord Qingyunzi, must certainly be even clearer.

However, Great True Lord Qingyunzi definitively stated that Zhao Tianci was killed by the dead of Blade City, absolving Wang Chen from this matter.

His intent to protect was undeniable!

What this represented, upon closer thought, was terrifying!

“Has the Xuantian Holy Land finally decided to make a move, now that the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce has developed and grown to its current scale?”

“In this situation, forget about the President wanting to avenge Young Master; he will probably find it incredibly difficult to even protect himself!”

Manager Zhao thought with fear in his heart, his face filled with terror.

“Don’t worry.”

The killing intent on Vast Treasure True Lord’s face receded. After speaking the truth that had been suppressed in his heart, he now seemed to have become an observer, and was even in the mood to comfort Manager Zhao:

“Even if the Holy Land targets us, they won’t destroy the entire structure of the Chamber of Commerce. What they want is a treasure trove, not a mess. For a long time to come, we will have to maintain a state of being both close and distant.”

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhao’s expression relaxed slightly, but looking at the calm and composed Vast Treasure True Lord, he still asked worriedly:

“President, what about Young Master’s revenge then?”

Compared to the future harvesting by the Xuantian Holy Land, Manager Zhao was more concerned that Vast Treasure True Lord would be blinded by hatred and seek revenge on Wang Chen.

Given Wang Chen’s strength, and the ruthless and decisive methods he displayed against the Four Symbols Holy Land Branch in Wanshou City.

Manager Zhao did not believe that President Vast Treasure True Lord would have the chance to avenge his great hatred, and even the entire Wanbao Chamber of Commerce would suffer heavy losses.