Chapter 895: Zhong Shan Casts a Wide Net for Battle

Chapter 895: Chapter 895: Zhong Shan Casts a Wide Net for Battle

Zhong Shan waved his hand gently, and the protective crowd dispersed, though they remained close, ready to sacrifice themselves for him if necessary. Their loyalty and bravery were evident.

At this moment, although Luo Xingchen was filled with anger, he couldn't help but envy Zhong Shan. He looked at Zhong Shan's subordinates, then at his own. Zhong Shan's followers were always ready to die for him, always placing themselves in front of him, while his own disciples always hid behind his protection, despite their praise and adoration. In moments of life and death, they relied on him entirely.

Was the difference between a dojo and a sacred court really that vast?

Zhong Shan waved his sleeve, lifting his head to look at Luo Xingchen on the distant cloud.

"Luo Xingchen, is there no one else left in the Spacetime Dojo? Are you the only one seeking revenge for Luo Tianhe?" Zhong Shan said sternly.

"If you killed Tianhe, there's nothing more to say. Confirming his cause of death means I no longer have any reservations. Da Jing? Hmph!" Luo Xingchen snorted coldly.

"No reservations? What do you intend to do?" Zhong Shan responded coldly.

"Destroy Changjing, annihilate Da Jing, kill you, Zhong Shan, and slaughter Empress Xianxian!" Luo Xingchen's tone was icy.

"Hahahahaha..." Zhong Shan laughed heartily.

"At death's door, you can still laugh?" Luo Xingchen was taken aback by Zhong Shan's laughter.

"Luo Xingchen, you truly aren't suited to be the leader of a sect!" Zhong Shan said seriously.

"What did you say?" Luo Xingchen's face darkened.

"Are you certain about the cause of Luo Tianhe's death? Liu Wushuang, bring that person here, along with Luo Tianhe's corpse!" Zhong Shan commanded.

"Yes!"

Soon, Luo Tianhe's corpse was brought out, along with the man who had accompanied him in the assassination attempt on Xianxian, now dragged from Changjing's prison.

"Bang!"

Luo Tianhe's corpse and the man were thrown to the ground.

"Master, Master, save me!" the man cried out in terror, clearly having suffered greatly during his time in Changjing.

"You're still alive?" Luo Xingchen frowned.

"Take them with you and interrogate him. See if his story matches what you know. I give you five years to uncover any discrepancies. Five years from now, outside the Zhuanlun Hall, Da Jing will formally challenge you to a life-and-death battle!" Zhong Shan declared solemnly.

"You? A Tianxian, challenging me to a life-and-death battle?" Luo Xingchen's face twisted with a bizarre expression. Though he had just entered the Ancient Immortal realm, he was still an Ancient Immortal. And Zhong Shan, a mere Tianxian, challenging him to such a battle? It was laughable, a great irony. Did Zhong Shan lose his mind?

"The arrow you just fired should have given you some insight into my capabilities. In five years, I will announce it to the world. If you seek revenge for Luo Tianhe, come then!" Zhong Shan said, waving his hand to send Luo Tianhe's corpse and the man flying toward Luo Xingchen.

"Whoosh!" Luo Xingchen caught them with a flip of his hand.

At that moment, Luo Xingchen was filled with doubt. It seemed many things differed from what Chen Zihao had said. For instance, the man before him, whom Chen Zihao claimed was dead, was clearly alive. And Luo Tianhe's corpse, which Chen Zihao said Zhong Shan had mutilated, was intact.

Luo Xingchen needed to uncover the truth, for he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Revenge was a must. However, Luo Xingchen wasn't foolish; at least in his mind, he wasn't. He needed to understand the full story before exacting revenge.

After casting a cold glance at Zhong Shan, Luo Xingchen disappeared with the body and the man.

"Apparently, this proclamation was issued by Zhong Shan himself," another official added.

The hall fell silent. The news was too bizarre to believe.

A newly emerged sacred court from a Small Thousand World was expected to be on par with a celestial dynasty of the Great Thousand World. Yet, this Great Da Jing Sacred Court had repeatedly defied expectations. It faced eight celestial dynasties simultaneously, eradicated four sacred lands within two years, and now had the strength to challenge a renowned dojo.

What kind of joke was this?

How could Da Jing possess such formidable strength?

"What do you all think?" the emperor asked calmly.

"Your Majesty, I believe this is real and advantageous to us!" a minister responded promptly.

"Oh?"

"Your Majesty, and esteemed colleagues, consider the outcome of this life-and-death battle. Who do you think will win, Zhong Shan or Luo Xingchen?" the minister inquired.

"Of course, it will be Luo Xingchen. He's the top expert in the Zhuanlun Domain. How could he lose to a barbarian from a newly emerged Small Thousand World?" another minister said immediately.

The ministers all voiced their agreement.

"Exactly. If Zhong Shan dies, can Da Jing continue to exist? Even though the battle is currently a stalemate due to Yi Yan's strategies, once Zhong Shan is dead, even if Yi Yan possesses extraordinary abilities, what can he do? At that time, the eight celestial dynasties will vie for Da Jing's territory with ease, facing no significant resistance!" the minister explained.

"Indeed!" the others echoed.

"Your Majesty, for now, we should avoid aggressive actions to prevent a desperate counterattack from Da Jing. With four years remaining of the five-year period, once it's over, we'll reclaim all we lost and gain even more territory!" the minister suggested.

"Wise counsel, Prime Minister!" the ministers praised.

The emperor nodded in agreement.

The eight celestial dynasties shared the same thought, which inadvertently made Yi Yan's command of the eight armies much easier. They conquered more cities and territories faster. Da Jing's national strength would inevitably grow significantly in these five years, while the eight celestial dynasties would find themselves at a disadvantage due to this oversight.

Zhong Shan's strategy was clear. The life-and-death duel not only aimed to settle the score with Luo Xingchen and the Spacetime Dojo but also served as a catalyst for Da Jing's rapid expansion.

The news reached the southern Zhuanlun Domain in the second year.

Wu Xiang Sacred Court, Tianci City

"This is truly bizarre!" an official reported.

"The Great Da Jing Sacred King? Such ambition! Eight celestial dynasties, four sacred lands, and now the Spacetime Dojo. He seeks to dominate the north. How could he have such immense power?" the Third Prince asked, filled with disbelief.

"We cannot fathom it either. A barbarian group newly emerged from a Small Thousand World, possessing such strength? They should only be as strong as a single celestial dynasty. Yet, they waged war against eight celestial dynasties, eradicated four sacred lands, and now are challenging the Spacetime Dojo, intending to duel the top expert of the Zhuanlun Domain? It's incomprehensible!" the official said, bewildered.

"Da Jing's defeat would be logical, but its victories align with Zhong Shan's audacious style. This upcoming peak duel shows Zhong Shan's courage, unmatched by many in the Zhuanlun Domain. It appears the Zhuanlun Domain has indeed produced a remarkable talent!" the Third Prince mused.

"What should we do about this?" the official asked, frowning.

"I sense a conspiracy, a grand scheme orchestrated by Zhong Shan! Quickly relay this information back to the Wu Xiang Domain and inform the Sacred King. As for the duel at the Zhuanlun Hall, I will attend personally!" the Third Prince declared resolutely.

"Yes, Your Highness!"