Chapter 717: Tian Shenzi Denounces Zhong Shan with a Single Sentence

Chapter 717: Chapter 717: Tian Shenzi Denounces Zhong Shan with a Single Sentence

"The former head of the underworld Tian family, Tian Jizi, pays respects to the ancestor of the mortal realm!" Tian Jizi bowed deeply.

Tian Shenzi looked at Tian Jizi impassively.

Kneeling nearby, Tian Lao's pupils contracted, and a flash of anger crossed his eyes. "You are from the underworld Tian family?"

"Why have you come?" Tian Shenzi asked coldly.

"To recognize my ancestors and return to my roots for the underworld Tian family," Tian Jizi said respectfully.

Tian Shenzi scrutinized Tian Jizi, then said, "Your soul is no longer of the Tian family, nor is your bloodline or destiny. I am not your ancestor!"

Tian Jizi raised his eyebrows, taken aback that he was being rejected even in seeking to acknowledge his ancestors.

Suddenly, Tian Shenzi narrowed his eyes and said, "Your eyes harbor cunning, your forehead is dark, your face bears an aura of malevolence, and your bones reveal treachery. Your appearance hides a sinister plot. You have not come to recognize your ancestors; you seek the 'Tian Order' of my Tian family?"

By the end, Tian Shenzi's tone had turned fierce.

Hearing this, Tian Jizi's expression changed. How did he know? Through reading his face? Nonsense!

Trying to remain calm, Tian Jizi quickly said, "Senior, you misunderstand. I harbor no sinister intentions, none at all!"

"So, you are saying I am wrong?" Tian Shenzi said coldly.

Tian Shenzi's resoluteness made Tian Jizi increasingly panicked. What ability did this ancient monster possess to discern a person's true nature with just a glance?

"Then, Senior, you must provide evidence. I am absolutely innocent!" Tian Jizi said, retreating a bit.

Tian Jizi could feel Tian Shenzi's murderous intent and was ready to flee.

"My word is the evidence!" Tian Shenzi said coldly.

As he spoke, Tian Shenzi suddenly extended his right index finger. Sensing the impending threat, Tian Jizi's figure flickered and vanished from everyone's sight, fleeing desperately.

"Escape?" Tian Shenzi shouted coldly.

A red beam shot from his fingertip.

"Ah!"

A distant scream drew everyone's attention. In an instant, nearly everyone felt a surge of fear. Tian Jizi's body fell from the sky, crashing into the ground.

No one believed Tian Jizi was merely injured. If Tian Shenzi had personally struck, survival was impossible.

Tian Shenzi did not kill anyone else. The forces of the Dayong Imperial Court quickly fled. Their commander was dead, the Earth Immortals were destroyed, and Tian Lao had betrayed them. The blows were too heavy.

However, at Mud Buddha's insistence, the Da Yung army did not retreat. Zhong Shan had once asked Mud Buddha about the 'Tian Order,' but Mud Buddha did not know much. Given the legendary 'Tian Family' of Shenzhou and Empress Tian Ling'er, Mud Buddha knew this matter was undoubtedly connected to the emperor.

"Tian Lao, how much of the Tian family's Feng Shui branch have you mastered?" Tian Shenzi asked.

"What was passed down by the previous generation, I have learned in full. I do not know if anything was lost over time," Tian Lao replied.

"Hmm, it has been ten thousand years. Some knowledge might have been lost. I will now impart to you all the Feng Shui techniques. In the future, assist the family head to the best of your ability," Tian Shenzi said.

"Whoosh!"

A beam of golden light streaked through the sky, arriving at Heaven's Peak in an instant and coming to a halt.

The golden light faded, revealing Zhong Shan and Tian Ling'er holding the Tian Order.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live, long live, long live!"

The Da Yung army shouted in unison.

Zhong Shan suddenly appeared at Heaven's Peak, turning to look at Mud Buddha and the others not far away.

Mud Buddha and the others quickly flew up to guard Zhong Shan's side.

Zhong Shan once again turned to face the two hostile figures: Tian Lao, who sat cross-legged, and a completely black-skinned man with a gem-like small sun embedded in his forehead. The sight of this small sun made Zhong Shan's pupils contract, as a vague, unsettling feeling brewed in his heart.

At that moment, Tian Lao suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the black-skinned man. "Thank you, Ancestor!"

Tian Shenzi ignored Tian Lao and instead focused on Zhong Shan and Tian Ling'er, particularly the 'Tian Order' in Tian Ling'er's hand. With a wave of his hand, the Tian Order flew out of Tian Ling'er's grasp and into Tian Shenzi's hand.

"What are you doing? That was left to me by my father!" Tian Ling'er cried out in distress.

Zhong Shan pulled Tian Ling'er back and shook his head at her. Although he had arrived mysteriously, he had quickly deduced from the manipulation of the Tian Order and Tian Lao's address of the black-skinned man as 'Ancestor' that this person was likely an ancient ancestor of the Tian family.

"Your Majesty, this person is named 'Tian Shenzi,'" Mud Buddha quickly informed Zhong Shan.

"Tian Shenzi?" Tian Ling'er frowned.

Tian Shenzi looked at the Tian Order, his blood-red eyes filled with a mixture of nostalgia and reverence. He then looked up at Tian Ling'er, as if he could determine her Tian family heritage just by her appearance.

"Are you the current head of the Tian family?" Tian Shenzi asked.

"My master is Tian Xingzi, the former head of the Tian family. This is my wife, Tian Ling'er, who has inherited everything from my master and is the current head of the Tian family," Zhong Shan quickly interjected.

Upon arriving and assessing the situation, Zhong Shan made the most prudent decision.

Tian Shenzi glanced at Zhong Shan, his brows slightly furrowed before revealing a peculiar look. "The former head Tian Xingzi? You are Tian Xingzi's disciple?"

"The Emperor of Da Yung, Zhong Shan, greets the senior," Zhong Shan said respectfully.

Mud Buddha and the others remained on guard. Zhong Shan waved his hand, signaling them to retreat. Although they hesitated, Mud Buddha, Zhao Suoxiang, and the others stepped back.

"A broad foundation of roots and bones, yet not even five hundred years old. Though you are only an in-law of the Tian family, to have such fortune is surprising. Zhong Shan?" Tian Shenzi said calmly.

"Zhong Shan!" Zhong Shan affirmed.

"You possess both luck and merit," Tian Shenzi noted. He then looked at Mud Buddha and added, "The Da Yung Empire? Feng Shui, accumulated yin virtue, fame? Practicing all three aspects? Are you seeking to cultivate your destiny?"

Zhong Shan's pupils contracted. He looked at Tian Shenzi with shock. How did he discern so much just by looking at him?

Mud Buddha seemed to sense something unusual and whispered to Zhao Suoxiang, who nodded and began directing the army to withdraw from the area.

"Zhong Shan is ignorant and seeks the senior's guidance," Zhong Shan said respectfully.

From Tian Shenzi's words, Zhong Shan detected a hint of hope, suggesting that Tian Shenzi had some insight or expertise in this area.