981: Qing Yunzi's worries

When Grand Elder said he would pin Vast Treasure True Lord's death on the Dead Spirit Race, Zuo Tianming stopped his curiosity.

After all, during the decades Vast Treasure True Lord was in charge of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, he had always been at odds with Xuantian Holy Land. Now that Vast Treasure True Lord was dead, the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, this money tree, could return to the control of Xuantian Holy Land. For Xuantian Holy Land, this was more beneficial than harmful.

Moreover, as the Holy Lord of Xuantian Holy Land, Zuo Tianming would gain a large amount of profit during the upcoming takeover of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before he would have the chance to Breakthrough to the ninth Rank Middle Stage.

Compared to such benefits, how Vast Treasure True Lord died was simply not important.

However, amidst his excitement, Zuo Tianming also had some doubts.

Why would City Lord Kahn, a dignified City Lord of the Upper Five Cities, go to Canglan City to take charge?

One must know that Black Abyss City, which Kahn guarded, was several times stronger than Canglan City, and the abundance of resources it possessed was incomparable to Canglan City.

Could it be that…

Just then, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Zuo Tianming's mind.

Canglan City was indeed inferior to Black Abyss City, but within the Canglan City region, there was a target strong enough to make a powerful expert like Kahn personally take action.

Dragon-Slaying True Lord, Wang Chen!

Thinking of this, Zuo Tianming looked up at Qing Yunzi and respectfully asked:

"Grand Elder, City Lord Kahn of Black Abyss City appeared in Canglan City, and his target is Wang Chen. Is his purpose to avenge those Dead Spirits from Blade City who died?"

"That's right."

Qing Yunzi nodded, not at all surprised that Zuo Tianming had guessed this. He slowly said:

"City Lord Kahn of Black Abyss City's purpose in appearing in Canglan City is to deal with Wang Chen. He not only wants to avenge those Dead Spirits from Blade City but also to eliminate this top Prodigy of our Human Race."

"After all, Wang Chen's speed of strength improvement is too terrifying. He has achieved his current strength before the age of thirty. Those old fellows of the Dead Spirit Race will definitely not be able to sit still."

"If Wang Chen is given more time, and he steps into the Great True Lord Realm or even the Emperor Realm, the delicate balance between the Dead Spirit Race and our Human Race will be lost."

Speaking of this, a ripple appeared in Qing Yunzi's eyes, which were as deep as a pool.

The Emperor Realm had not appeared in the Netherworld for a thousand years. Even he, the strongest expert with the highest Comprehension Ability in the Human Race for the past thousand years, only had a two to three-tenths chance of breaking through to the Emperor Realm.

But for Wang Chen, he had absolute confidence.

After all, he knew Wang Chen's identity well; he was a person from a foreign land, from a world even stronger than the Netherworld.

"This…"

Upon hearing this, a look of shock involuntarily appeared on Zuo Tianming's face.

He hadn't expected that Grand Elder and the Dead Spirit Race would think so highly of Wang Chen, but thinking about the achievements Wang Chen had displayed since his appearance, Zuo Tianming felt that such high regard was well-deserved.

After all, such a Prodigy had never appeared, not to mention in the last thousand years, but even in the tens of thousands of years recorded in the history of the Netherworld.

"It must be precisely because Wang Chen has the potential to Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm that Grand Elder suppressed the truth of Vast Treasure True Lord's death and pinned the blame on the Dead Spirit Race."

"Befriending such a powerful expert in advance would bring immense benefits."

Thinking to himself, Zuo Tianming respectfully asked Qing Yunzi:

"Grand Elder, how should the matter of Vast Treasure True Lord being ambushed and killed by a Dead Spirit Race expert be handled?"

"That's easy to say. You first circulate this matter downwards, then let Chonghua and Mingshan take over the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce. Tell them to quickly eliminate Vast Treasure True Lord's influence within the Chamber of Commerce and get the Chamber of Commerce running as soon as possible."

"At the same time, send a message to the Holy Lands. I will personally come out to demand accountability from the Dead Spirit Race and make those old fellows move as well."

"This…"

Upon hearing this, a hint of shock flashed in Zuo Tianming's eyes.

He never expected that Grand Elder would personally come out.

"Grand Elder, isn't this a bit too much of a fuss? Your personal appearance to talk with the Dead Spirit Race could easily cause unrest between the two races if not handled carefully. It would be better for Disciple to go…"

Looking at Qing Yunzi, Zuo Tianming said with a slight hesitation.

"I have my own plans for this matter."

Qing Yunzi shook his head, his tone somewhat solemn:

"Not long ago, Wang Chen annihilated Blade City of the Dead Spirit Race. The reaction from the Dead Spirit Holy City was a bit subtle; they only continuously pressured and clamored during the two-race meeting, but they didn't make any overt counterattacks. They must be plotting something behind the scenes."

"This time, I will personally come out, bringing along the old fellows from the other Holy Lands, to test what exactly the Dead Spirit Race is plotting."

"If they have recovered their Origin Qi over the past few centuries, then we must make plans in advance."

Speaking of this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Qing Yunzi's eyes.

He was now only one step away from the Emperor Realm, the strongest expert in the Human Race, and could even be said to be the strongest expert in the Netherworld. There was almost no opponent to be found in the world.

But during his recent cultivation, he often felt a sense of unease in the depths of his being.

For a cultivator like him, who possessed immeasurable power, a sudden premonition must signify something.

…

…

After confirming that Kahn had returned to Canglan City with the Dead Spirit experts, Wang Chen quickly selected a new hunting target.

"The strongest subordinate gathering place of Canglan City, with over twenty thousand Dead Spirits gathered, and more than twenty of them have reached the eighth Rank."

"This gathering place will definitely allow my Rank to increase and bring the Earth Vein Azure Ox to the limit of its juvenile stage."

At the top of a certain hillside, Wang Chen, who had arrived silently, quietly looked down.

At the point where his gaze fell, there was a Dead Spirit gathering place that had already activated its Guardian Array defense barrier.

This Dead Spirit gathering place was named Falling Leaf Town, and it was one of the most valuable among Wang Chen's hunting targets.

At this moment.

In Falling Leaf Town, where the Guardian Array defense barrier had already been activated, numerous Undead Warriors patrolled fully armed. The Dead Spirit leading each patrol team exuded an eighth Rank power fluctuation.

Clearly, the commotion caused by Wang Chen and Vast Treasure True Lord's battle had already alerted the Dead Spirits of Rainfall Town.

"This place is three hundred li away from Canglan City. Even if Kahn and the others receive a distress signal and rush here immediately, it will take at least ten minutes."

"End the battle within ten minutes!"

Thinking to himself, Wang Chen tapped the ground with his toe, and his figure appeared outside Falling Leaf Town like a phantom.

"Who's there?"

Because he didn't conceal his Qi, as soon as Wang Chen appeared, he was discovered by the patrol team in Falling Leaf Town. The leading eighth Rank Dead Spirit looked over with cold eyes.

"Human?"

Upon seeing Wang Chen's appearance, the eighth Rank Dead Spirit's expression changed drastically.

"Quick, go tell the Town Lord, send a distress signal to Canglan City! That damned Human Race has set his sights on our Falling Leaf Town!"