novelraw Chapter 1727 1231: Who Are You
Chapter 1727 1231: Who Are You
"Everyone present, if anyone still wants to spar, it's 1 trillion Divine Crystals per person, no exceptions!" Zhang Menglong shouted loudly.
"Cough, cough, cough, I suddenly remembered I have something to do, I'll leave now."
"Hmm, I think I forgot to buy something."
"Let's go, let's go, let's have a look over there. It's my first time in this Ninth Grade Empire, and I haven't really explored yet!"
Just now, many who were dissatisfied with Zhang Menglong's ranking completely chickened out at this moment. Even a martial artist at the Sixth Grade Peak of Divine Breath wasn't a match for him, so why would the rest join in the fray?
Not to mention whether they could win or not, even scraping together this 1 trillion Divine Crystals wouldn't be an easy task.
"Make way, make way!"
"Hong Yun Empire business, all idle people move away!"
At this moment, a large crowd suddenly gathered near the Heavenly Prides Ranking. This group was clad in armor, looking like a well-trained army. There were over a hundred of them, and nearly all had reached the Divine Cultivation Realm.
The leader of this group had an even more unfathomable aura, at least at the Ninth Grade Divine Cultivation Realm. They seemed to come looking for trouble with someone.
"These are the Imperial Guards of the Royal Family of Hong Yun Empire. It's said their numbers are small but combat prowess is strong. To join, you must have at least Divine Cultivation level strength. Plus, there's an annual elimination and recruitment system, so their strength only keeps increasing each year, never declining."
"The leader of the Imperial Guard was once an intern disciple of a superpower. Though he didn't officially become an outer sect disciple, he's not comparable to most Heavenly Prides here. Reportedly, he was appreciated by a senior and learned some true skills of a superpower. Now, his realm has reached Half-step Dao Realm, making him the fourth strongest in Hong Yun Empire besides three Dao Realm experts."
"Could that person be the leader of the Imperial Guard? I just felt he was extraordinary, not a normal person after all."
"Half of these Imperial Guards protect the Royal Family's safety. Why would they come here?"
"Indeed, looks like they intend to cause trouble for someone. Who's provoked the Royal Family?"
This Imperial Guard troop arrived here and directly took out a portrait for comparison on site. Zhang Menglong stood at the most conspicuous spot, and was instantly targeted by them.
At the moment they saw Zhang Menglong, their eyes brightened, and the leader waved his hand, leading the Imperial Guards to encircle Zhang Menglong immediately.
"Brother Gu, what's going on?" Long Sen was somewhat baffled because he and Zhang Menglong had almost come to Hong Yun Empire together. Up until now, they've been together. Although Zhang Menglong caused quite a bit of trouble earlier, he hadn't had any major conflict with the Royal Family. Why was he now targeted?
"I don't know either," Zhang Menglong shook his head, for he'd offended too many people. In the Skyless Realm, he'd virtually antagonized everyone. If some of these were from Hong Yun Empire's aristocratic class, it wouldn't be impossible. It seemed like now they were back home, their courage also increased.
"Are you Gu Tianle?" A person holding the portrait walked up to Zhang Menglong.
"That's me. What's the matter?"
"Come with us!" The leader of the Imperial Guard didn't say much, just directly wanted to take Zhang Menglong away.
"Did I do something against Hong Yun Empire's laws?"
"Please come with us," he still gave no explanation.
"Oh, I remember now," Zhang Menglong suddenly slapped his forehead. "Are you guys sent by that Hong Yang or someone from Mu something?"
Zhang Menglong recalled encountering a pretentious guy at the bank in Skyless Realm, whom he taught a lesson.
Also at the Black Rock Auction, the one trying to act smart had his teleportation fee supercharged by Zhang Menglong.
These two had intricate ties with Hong Yun Empire.
As for others, Zhang Menglong couldn't think of any for now.
"It seems you remember us!"
Two young men stepped out from behind the Imperial Guard. They were the two whom Zhang Menglong had taught lessons before.
Hong Yang's grandfather and the Grand Emperor of Hong Yun Empire were brothers, while the Mu Family was one of the four major families in Hong Yun Empire, quite weighty despite not being on par with the Royal Family.
Hong Yang was one thing; at most, he spent 100 billion Divine Crystals. But the youth from the Mu Family had a tough time. He stayed 14 days in the Skyless Realm, and nearly faced attacks twice daily. The assassins Zhang Menglong hired from Dark Hands were almost like shadows.
During meals, sleep, even in the restroom, he faced possible attacks. Most crucially, these people had the ability to kill but only chose to injure.
These 14 days were the most terrifying of his life.
Though he safely arrived at Hong Yun Empire with countless wounds, his mind suffered deep psychological damage. Even in dreams, he felt surrounded by assassins ready to kill him.
By chance, the two had a chat, and sharing a common enemy forged them into an unbreakable alliance.
Zhang Menglong's reliance was only that mysterious scroll. In Hong Yun Empire, true Dao Realm experts were several. If Zhang Menglong summoned a Dao Realm puppet, Hong Yun Empire's elders would not sit idly.
By then, whether they acted or not, those elders wouldn't, they certainly would.
And if he didn't summon those puppets, they had confidence to play Zhang Menglong to death!
Relying on Hong Yang's relations and the Mu Family's means, they really managed to enlist Hong Yun Empire's Imperial Guards, even the Legion Commander, that very Half-step Dao Realm expert came personally to reclaim their honor.
"Gu Tianle, I know you have a powerful scroll," Hong Yang said, "but there's an unwritten rule: in any country, martial artists above Divine Cultivation Realm are forbidden to act. If you summon that puppet, Hong Yun Empire's Dao Realm experts won't turn a blind eye."
"What? You intend to kill me?" Zhang Menglong smiled, "If you dare lay a finger on me, the superpower folks won't spare you."
"Hahaha, I know that of course," Hong Yang laughed, "but killing isn't the point. I have a thousand ways to make you suffer worse than death."
"Sigh," Zhang Menglong shook his head, "Really lacking in scope, all over a mere 100 billion Divine Crystals you create such a scene, aren't you being childish?"
"This isn't about money," Hong Yang gritted, "my face as Hong Yang is far more valuable than this money!"
"Hong Yang, why talk so much with him?" The youth from Mu Family interrupted Hong Yang.
"Gu Tianle, as I've said before," Mu Family youth spoke, "you'd better have killed me, otherwise once you came to Hong Yun Empire, I'd surely show you true cruelty. Do you know how I survived those dozen days?!"
"Wait, who are you?" Zhang Menglong muttered, "First today, peed on my hand and it's annoying enough, now psychos come one after another."
The youth's face instantly became gloomier. Tormented like that, now finally standing victoriously before his enemy, yet the other couldn't even remember his name—this was utter mind-killing!
"Remember well, my name's Mu Xiang, part of one of Hong Yun Empire's four major families Mu..."
"Alright, alright," Zhang Menglong quickly interrupted him, "I'm not interested in your name or background, but you think you can take me with those few people? You guys have bubbles for brains?"