222: Chenyu, hurry and go with the patriarch, going to the Shen family is urgent!

Shen Nian did not look at Old Man Tianji, but glanced at Zuo Wuhen, then spoke indifferently: “You have some courage. Not bad. You are much stronger than your Revered Master.”

At this moment, Zuo Wuhen’s figure was gradually stooped, clearly unable to straighten his waist; he was too old now.

After hearing Shen Nian’s words, Zuo Wuhen let out a bitter smile and said weakly, “To receive praise from Young Clan Master Shen before death, I suppose I can die content…”

“You are very smart. You know I despise those who cling to life out of fear of death, so you adopted this posture to beg for survival, right?” Shen Nian stared at him and asked. Strictly speaking, this person was quite a character. Although the information gathered about him revealed many issues, it could be said that he stopped at nothing within the rules. For the expansion of Fentian Holy Land, Zuo Wuhen could be described as somewhat fanatical.

No one knew the true purpose of his actions... Shen Nian initially had no intention of sparing him, but the appearance of the immortal slave token gave him an idea.

Without fail, a person like this would certainly be able to lead the Fentian Holy Land to a new height, and he was very intelligent, knowing exactly what needed to be done.

His only weakness was his children: one was arrogant and condescending, and the other committed all manner of evil, bullying men and violating women. If not for the issue with his children, Shen Nian believed Zuo Wuhen would definitely have valued Xiao Qinger immensely... Was this considered a weakness of human nature?

Zuo Wuhen froze for a moment, a hint of self-mockery appearing in his eyes. He then sighed in relief as if liberated, chuckling softly, “If anyone dares to spread rumors that Young Clan Master Shen is a useless person with mediocre talent and excessive pride, I, Zuo Wuhen, will be the first to kill him…”

Indeed!

When his Revered Master begged for mercy, he captured that fleeting hint of disgust from Shen Nian. Having maneuvered among the Three Great Holy Lands and the many powers of the Five Domains for profit over these years, he was too skilled at reading people.

It was just that after becoming the Fentian Holy Lord, he rarely had to gauge others' expressions, but this instinct remained.

Thud.

Zuo Wuhen slumped onto the ground, the strength in his body no longer sufficient to keep him standing. He could hear his own faint breathing, and his eyes were gradually blurring, unable to see objects clearly.

“I am quite curious. What exactly have you been striving for all these years, focusing on expanding the Fentian Holy Land, to the point where you neglected even your cultivation?”

“Do you want to break away from the Eastern Profound and establish your own faction?”

“If I cannot avenge my hatred, what is the point of cultivation!” Zuo Wuhen seemed to recall memories from thousands of years ago, displaying an unprecedented look of venomous hatred, gritting his teeth as if wanting to chew someone's bones to pieces: “The First Crown Prince of the Azure Profound Dragon tortured and killed my biological sister. At that time, I secretly swore that I must destroy the Azure Black Dragon Clan in this life!”

This was his greatest obsession and the secret he had kept hidden in his heart, known to no one. He only spoke it now because he knew he was about to die.

The bond between him and his sister was something ordinary people couldn't understand, surpassing even his feelings for his own children. He knew clearly that the Human Race and the Heavenly Demon Realm had been at peace for many years, and wanting to destroy the Azure Profound Dragon relying solely on himself was nothing but a pipe dream!

Therefore, he joined the Fentian Holy Land, cultivated step by step, earned Yan Wushuang's appreciation, and took the position of Holy Lord. He needed a power, a power he could mobilize, and it had to be incredibly strong to have even a sliver of a chance!

However, all of this depended on him being alive. If he died, no one would carry out this task, and he couldn't wait for the day the Monster Realm and the Human Race truly went to war.

Therefore, if given the choice again, even if it meant sacrificing the Fentian Holy Land, he would choose to live. Only by living could he persevere!

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone could feel Zuo Wuhen’s intense hatred, and expressions of anger appeared on their faces.

When facing the Yao Race, everyone who spoke of them wished they could kill them immediately!

Old Man Tianji stood watching Shen Nian from the side.

“Old Ghost Shen, what is His Excellency the Human Emperor trying to do?”

“Keep Zuo Wuhen alive?”

“I’m not sure. I can’t figure him out either now…” Shen Min transmitted his voice.

Hearing this, a contemplative look appeared in Shen Nian’s eyes. When he goes to Tianyuan, he must kill that First Crown Prince. Zuo Wuhen has a grudge against him and probably knows a lot about him. Shen Nian couldn't possibly search the entire Tianyuan for the target, and having a Dao Integration slave could also do many things for him.

Immediately, Shen Nian’s voice entered Zuo Wuhen’s ears, audible only to him.

“I will give you one chance: recognize me as your Master.”

“Do you accept?”

As these words came out, Zuo Wuhen’s aged body trembled.

“I accept!”

The next second.

An immortal slave token was planted into Zuo Wuhen’s Divine Soul. Instantly, a hint of clarity radiated from his pupils... “Return the scattered Dao to him,” Shen Nian commanded.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed surprise. Old Man Tianji seemed to have guessed it long ago. He pointed his finger vaguely, and the Wheel of Time behind him rotated. Zuo Wuhen’s body was wrapped in hazy Dao Principles, and within half a meter of where he stood, time rapidly reversed.

In the blink of an eye.

The scattered Dao returned, and Zuo Wuhen reverted to his middle-aged appearance. But what stunned Old Man Tianji was this:

Boom!

Zuo Wuhen took a step and entered the Peerless Dao Integration Realm.

The next second.

“Zuo Wuhen greets Master!” Zuo Wuhen knelt on the ground with an expression of extreme piety. He was now absolutely loyal to Shen Nian, and would even commit suicide without hesitation if Shen Nian ordered it. Yet, at the same time, his heart was deeply shaken, and he looked at Shen Nian with astonishment.

What was that thing? It actually allowed me to directly step into the ranks of the Peerless!

Such unfathomable means!

Master must be a Reincarnated Immortal, right!

His address shocked everyone.

Master?

Zuo Wuhen recognized Human Emperor Shen as his Master???

At the same time.

The unconscious Zuo Qiu gradually woke up, rubbing his head. When he clearly saw the scene before him, he instantly fell into a state of confusion.

The Old Ancestor’s corpse lay nearby!

And his own father was kneeling on the ground, calling Young Clan Master Shen 'Master'!

What is going on??

The next second.

His body was grabbed by Zuo Wuhen. The still groggy Zuo Qiu then heard:

“Unfilial son!”

“You dared to insult my Master earlier. I cannot spare you!”

Bang!

Zuo Qiu was instantly crushed to death. The thing he regretted most before dying was: Why didn't I just stay unconscious? Why did I have to wake up?!

...The Ji Family.

“Chenyu, quickly follow the Old Ancestor! Going to the Shen Family is urgent!!!” The Ji Family Old Ancestor excitedly pulled the utterly confused Ji Chenyu.

“Old Ancestor!”

“Why!”

“Just because he is the Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family, does our Ji Family have to be so subservient!”

Ji Chenyu revealed a look of displeasure and spoke, unable to tolerate it any longer. She was now at the Void Return Third Layer and considered herself to be in the first echelon of the Human Race's younger generation, so her arrogance naturally grew stronger.

“Chenyu!”

“You simply don't know!”

“We can’t call him Young Clan Leader anymore. We must change our address! We must call him His Excellency the Human Emperor!”

“After we arrive at the Shen Family, you must be more proactive, understand?”

As soon as he said this, Ji Chenyu was stunned, until the Ji Family Old Ancestor took out a Crystal Ball. Images appeared on its surface, showing Fentian Capital... Especially when she saw Shen Nian instantly kill a Void Return Fifth Layer Elder, her pupils contracted.

“How is that possible…”

“How could he have done that!”