Chapter 58: The Terrifying Zhongshan

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The Terrifying Zhongshan

"Splutter~" Tianling couldn't hold it in and burst into laughter at Zhongshan's words. And though Zhao Suoxiang didn't laugh, the twitching muscles on his face revealed his struggle to contain it.

The elderly ancestors of the four major families below, despite their anger, were cunning and held it in, looking at the two figures beside Zhongshan.

The woman in red, although unknown to most, had been the subject of recent gossip. It was said that Zhongshan had brought back a woman from outside—was she Zhongshan's concubine? As for the other figure, the four elderly ancestors focused their attention on him.

During the day, when news of a visitor arrived, they had thought it was someone Zhongshan had called for help. But they hadn't expected it to be Zhao Suoxiang?

Zhao Suoxiang of the Great Song Dynasty might not be recognized by the heads of the four major families, but the elderly ancestors vaguely remembered him. Even the Zhao family's ancestor recognized Zhao Suoxiang. They were all surnamed Zhao.

"Zhao Danchen, long time no see," Zhao Suoxiang aimed his spear at Zhao Danchen, a cold smirk on his face.

"Iron Spear Gate, Zhao Suoxiang?" the Zhao family ancestor narrowed his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them. Indeed, Zhongshan was not simple. Being at the Innate Realm was one thing, but making such acquaintances in just over a year was remarkable.

"You still remember me? Good, for the sake of my late uncle killed on the battlefield, I'm here to avenge my family," Zhao Suoxiang's eyes turned cold.

"Zhao Suoxiang, today's matter concerns only Zhongshan. You have nothing to do with it. Leave now, and we won't trouble you," Zhao Danchen said coldly.

"Trouble? Hahaha, what a joke. You barge in without invitation, and I'm supposed to let you leave?" Zhongshan suddenly laughed.

"Old Zhao, no need to waste words with him. After killing Zhongshan, we'll leave too," the Qian family ancestor said.

"Alright," Zhao Danchen replied.

At this moment, Zhongshan simply smiled faintly, a hint of brightness flashing in his eyes. He was waiting, waiting for the other side to make the first move because Zhongshan had already made arrangements earlier.

Seeing Zhongshan's expression, Zhao Danchen frowned slightly, feeling something was amiss. However, on the tower, there were only three people, and all was quiet around them. It was impossible for anyone to be lurking here. With so many strong individuals on their side, as long as one person held off Zhao Suoxiang, killing Zhongshan wouldn't be difficult.

"Attack!" Zhao Danchen shouted, leading the group as they leaped towards the tower.

Each of the eight individuals held a long sword, leaping into the air. With just two leaps, they could reach Zhongshan.

But, at that moment, a strange smile crept onto Zhongshan's lips.

"Release—" From afar, through several courtyards, a crisp voice suddenly rang out.

From afar? Hearing the distant voice, the airborne group knew something was wrong.

Sure enough, as the clear sound faded.

"Whoosh—"

"I'm fine. Let me catch my breath, and I'll be able to force the poison out. Such potent poison! Even my antidote couldn't completely remove it in one go." Qian Family's Elder, known as Elder Qian, said in shock.

Watching Elder Qian's face turn slightly purple, Sun Family Master looked at Zhongshan in disbelief. "Zhongshan, you're so ruthless."

"Ruthless? You came to kill me. Is that called kindness?" Zhongshan snorted coldly, scoffing at Sun Family Master's words. Facing life and death, what talk of kindness was there?

"Let's go." Zhao Danchen immediately called out.

"Where do you think you're going?" Zhao Suoxiang pointed his long spear at Zhao Danchen and attacked.

Tian Ling'er also immediately danced with her red silk, still not fully recovered, blocking in front of the Li Family's Elder.

As for Zhongshan, he pointed his sword directly at Qian Family's Elder.

At this moment, although Sun Family Master felt resentment, he also felt the terror of Zhongshan. Glancing at the Elder pinned to the wall, he hesitated no more and turned to flee. Zhongshan was still as terrifying as ever, no, even more so.

"Kill!"

his nightmare blade swung towards the Qian Family's Elder. Suddenly, his body swelled with power from the Demonic Body Tempering Technique! First Layer! He cleaved with the force to split a mountain!

Boom!

A loud crash echoed as Zhongshan's great blade clashed against the Qian Family's Elder's longsword. Beneath the feet of Elder Qian, ripples of true qi spread out like waves, shattering the ground beneath him. Despite being heavily poisoned and weakened, he was no match for Zhongshan at the Fourth Layer of the Acquired Realm. Even with his doubled strength, Zhongshan held the upper hand. Blocked by a single sword stroke, Elder Qian was forced to retreat.

However, Zhongshan wouldn't let him escape so easily. His nightmare blade relentlessly pursued.

Elsewhere, Zhao Suoxiang's spear thrust directly at Zhao Danchen. The attack carried a substantial amount of true qi, and a stream of energy shot out from the spear, aimed at Zhao Danchen. Reacting swiftly, Zhao Danchen met the attack with his sword. Seeing the incoming energy, he was taken aback. With a swift motion, he countered with a blast of sword energy, narrowly avoiding Zhao Suoxiang's spear thrust and retaliating with a close-range strike.

Although Tian Ling'er's red silk hadn't fully recovered, she was still capable of ordinary attacks. Moreover, when Tian Xingzi had brought her out, he had given her life-saving treasures, such as the jade token phoenix, which had immeasurable power. Additionally, Tian Ling'er had reached the Tenth Layer of the Acquired Realm, reaching the pinnacle of the Acquired Realm. Zhongshan naturally trusted her safety.

Meanwhile, Sun Family Master had already fled, filled with fear. Eight opponents, eight great Acquired Realm experts. In the past, such a situation would have been a sure victory, even if it meant going to the palace to claim the emperor's head. But what was happening now? Sun Family Master had always thought Zhongshan was terrifying, but now he realized he had underestimated him.

There was an ambush in the Zhong mansion, and Zhongshan was well-prepared. Naturally, Sun Family Master tried to escape. However, as he jumped out of the mansion, he was puzzled to find that no one was chasing him. Could it be that Zhongshan had been bluffing all along?

In the midst of Sun Family Master's confusion, a slender purple sword suddenly emerged from his chest.

Sun Family Master's eyes widened in disbelief, a sense of extreme incredulity washing over him. He had been ambushed? And he hadn't even realized it before being pierced through the heart.

Zhongshan wasn't unprepared; he had been ready all along. Zhongshan was truly terrifying!

Before breathing his last, as he stared at the purple sword in his chest, Sun Family Master left behind his last difficult words: "Dark Night Hall, Dark Emperor?"