Only then did Ouyang Yue's expression soften.

She let out a soft "Oh," then looked towards the area where Wang Zhan was and suddenly smiled.

"So that's how it is. It does seem like his style. Although that big fellow looks like he has three heads and six arms, seeming quite formidable, compared to Wang Zhan, he still seems a bit lacking..."

The others forced a smile.

Perhaps this is what they mean by 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'!

However, at that very moment, a fierce gust of wind suddenly swept through their perception range. Then, they heard the monster's roar.

"I may not be able to handle him, but I can kill you! Little wench, don't blame me when you die!..."

It turned out the monster had heard Ouyang Yue's taunt and was charging towards the sound.

Ouyang Yue's expression changed instantly, becoming frightened and pale.

I... I... I didn't say anything!

The Martial Kings reacted swiftly, immediately instructing their youngest Junior Brother, "Junior Brother, quickly take Junior Sister away! Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

At the same time, they hurriedly tried to explain to the charging monster, "Senior! We have no enmity with you. Our Junior Sister is young and ignorant; she misspoke and offended you. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against us youngsters..."

But the monster was already furious that Wang Zhan had brazenly disappeared right in front of him and still hadn't returned. It couldn't hear the words of these young cultivators. It hadn't killed Wang Zhan, and Wang Zhan hadn't killed it. So why should Wang Zhan leave? What right did he have to leave?

Thus, the monster cackled sinisterly, "HEH HEH HEH, you lot are no mere youngsters, and I'm no magnanimous adult. So, just obediently let me devour you and become my power! HEH HEH HEH HEH..."

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A series of roaring sounds erupted, and the surroundings were filled with gales and killing intent.

It was clear the monster was determined to teach a harsh lesson to this group of Martial Kings who had challenged its dignity and even claimed it was inferior to Wang Zhan.

「Meanwhile, on their side.」

The Martial Kings exchanged glances.

"There's no room for negotiation..."

"This guy's insane. He won't listen to anything we say!..."

"Then we fight! We might not be able to beat him, but we absolutely cannot disgrace our Teacher's name. So what if he's a high-level Martial King? If the sky falls, our Teacher will hold it up..."

Undoubtedly, in the blink of an eye, they had decided on their approach to facing the monster and had conveniently found a scapegoat: their well-hidden and profound Teacher!

So, since they couldn't avoid it, they would face it head-on! They would handle what they could, and if they couldn't, their Teacher would step in. Someone had to fight.

Of course, if Wang Zhan knew their thoughts, he would undoubtedly feel immense disdain.

Beating the young ones brings out the old ones! Have you no shame at all!

However, in this situation, if it were this monster before them, Wang Zhan, despite his disdain, would probably be cheering them on enthusiastically.

For instance: "Go, go, go! Yes, hit him there, beat him until he has no descendants! Damn it, do you guys even know how to fight? Gouge his eyes, pull his hair, tear his ears—just don't let him be comfortable!"

After all, Wang Zhan himself loved a good spectacle.

So, after a brief discussion, they roared in unison, "In that case, let's go!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

"You big brute, we merely didn't want to clash with you! Do you really think we're easy to bully? If you want to kill our Junior Sister, you'll have to step over our dead bodies first!"

「Meanwhile, on the other side.」

Ouyang Yue was grabbed by the last Martial King, who quickly retreated.

Even though he was also a Martial King, facing such a high-level Martial King, his entire body couldn't help but tense up. The disparity between them was too great! So great that it felt like he had returned to his weaker days as a Grandmaster, facing those formidable King-level experts.

Ouyang Yue's face was somewhat pale as she hesitated and said, "Senior Brother, I'm sorry..."

She knew she was wrong. One couldn't casually pass judgment on a powerful Martial King without possessing comparable strength.

This Martial King, while fleeing for his life, said softly, "Junior Sister, it's not your fault. It's our fault for being useless. If Eldest Senior Brother, Eldest Senior Sister, or Teacher were here, even if you played with mud on his head, he wouldn't dare say a single word of protest..."

Ultimately, it was the law of the jungle: the strong prey on the weak.

Of course, to prevent the monster from flying into another rage and bypassing his senior martial brothers to chase them, this Martial King kept his words to himself, conveying them only through voice transmission.

Meanwhile, the monster facing the four Martial Kings still sneered with absolute arrogance, "Then all of you can just die!"

But no one noticed that just as this monster appeared to be roaring and preparing to charge the Martial Kings, its gaze towards Ouyang Yue was so profound, so cruel, mixed with a hint of amusement as if watching a play.

Instantly, the leader among the four Martial Kings before it, that seemingly ordinary person, noticed the strangeness in its eyes. After all, those eyes were too large to conceal anything. Even the monster couldn't have imagined that its own body would betray it first, acting as a spy and giving the enemy an immediate clue!

Thus, this Martial King felt a sudden chill and shouted a warning to his Junior Brothers and Junior Sister, "Be careful!"

After all, while their cultivation wasn't weak and the martial arts they could display were likely on par with the monster's, the problem was the overwhelming pressure the monster exuded. It was so immense that everyone's state of mind was somewhat affected. They had no choice but to go all out, attacking and defending simultaneously. As such, they were powerless to rescue their youngest Junior Brother and Junior Sister, who were still fleeing.

But unfortunately, even though they reacted quickly and gave a warning, the monster's means were too insidious. Despite their vigilance, they could only come to one conclusion:

Too late!

Immediately, with a HUM, an illusory figure suddenly appeared behind Ouyang Yue and the Martial King.

Just as those cruel eyes were about to fix upon Ouyang Yue and the Martial King, satisfying the monster's perverse amusement, something unexpected happened.

At that very moment, a young man wielding a sharp weapon, dressed in casual clothes, and wearing a pair of slippers, descended dramatically into the Underground City!

Then, he directed his gaze towards the shadow—a clone created by the monster—which already sensed trouble. He grinned.

"Looks like I arrived just in time!"

Simultaneously, a voice full of surprise and delight, soft and tender, called out, "Wang Zhan?!"

SHLICK!

Unperturbed by Ouyang Yue calling his name, Wang Zhan casually thrust his Liyun Blade, piercing the clone.

The enemy was dispatched in a single strike, as easily as slicing melons and vegetables, sending a shiver through everyone present.

Then, the unfazed Wang Zhan turned back, grinned at Ouyang Yue, and said, "Long time no see! Hmm, that doesn't sound quite right. It should be... we meet again!"

At that instant, everyone observant noticed that the Saber technique Wang Zhan employed was identical to the ultimate move he had used before.

However, compared to the previous Wang Zhan who would collapse immediately after using that move once, the Wang Zhan standing before them now appeared utterly unperturbed; even his clothes were unchanged!

They realized: Wang Zhan's vital energy...

Has it actually become so powerful that he can freely display his ultimate move?

This was practically a leap, a sudden transformation in his level!

It also symbolized that from this day forward, Wang Zhan had truly entered the ranks of the strong, as his vital energy was now sufficient to sustain him through a grueling challenge.

The others understood this, but the monster facing Wang Zhan was even more profoundly affected. In its eyes, the threat from this true form of Wang Zhan was far more palpable!

It was like seeing a colossal mountain formed of vital energy. Although Wang Zhan stood plainly before it, visibly a normal human, for some reason, the monster sensed a latent danger so profound it felt as if it could see Wang Zhan's body but not his head. It began to suspect that if Wang Zhan truly unleashed his power, it might very well be utterly defeated!

If even the monster felt this, then what of the one with the most profound cultivation present—Lu Family Ninth Master?

This old man even wondered if he had grown too old to perceive the truth of this era. Otherwise, how could this Wang Zhan, who had just appeared before him, transform so drastically in the blink of an eye?

Powerful, reserved, with an immense foundation! It was as if the world had been turned upside down; the change was enormous.

Of course, Wang Zhan knew that while his true body was indeed powerful, its appearance here meant his clone ability would inevitably be exposed. From now on, it would become common knowledge.

Unfortunately, Wang Zhan had appeared for two reasons. Firstly, the pursuers from outside Ming State City had arrived! He needed to reveal himself temporarily to buy more time for his plan. Secondly, the arrival of these pursuers indicated that certain powerful figures within the Federation could no longer hold back and intended to intervene personally.

Therefore, this was a golden opportunity for Wang Zhan, one that came once in a lifetime. For him, after having to alter his plans four or five times due to external interference, everything was about to culminate here.

And it was from this moment that Wang Zhan understood that his scheme was already more than halfway to success.

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