The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2547: Chapter 2547: Simple and Effective

Zhan Huilan and the other stopped Che Sheng, they were no longer anxious!

"Chief Manager, we don’t seem to know each other well, much less be friends. Do I need your permission to leave Tiger Roar City?" Che Sheng said with a grim face.

"Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, you’re not quite right. I kindly invited you to visit the Tiger Roar City Lord Mansion, yet you didn’t appreciate it and left Tiger Roar City without even a greeting. Tsk tsk, isn’t that a bit disrespectful?" The Chief Manager sneered.

Che Sheng turned his gaze to the other person, speaking in a deep voice, "This should be the City Lord of Tiger Roar City, right?"

"That’s correct, I’m Zhan Huilan." Zhan Huilan didn’t hide his identity.

Zhan Huilan and the other had no intention to hide their identity from the start, otherwise they would have at least worn a mask to intercept Che Sheng Immortal Venerable.

"I wonder what the City Lord means by this? I just left the city and you obstruct my way. I suppose you aren’t here to see me off?" Che Sheng’s voice carried anger.

"Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, you’ve executed three Thunder Origin Stones in Tiger Roar City, I want to know where you got them from." Zhan Huilan asked directly.

Upon hearing Zhan Huilan’s inquiry, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s expression changed dramatically, and there seemed to be some panic in his eyes.

Seeing the change in Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s expression and gaze, Zhan Huilan and the other exchanged a quick glance, subtly nodding. To them, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s reaction suggested that he possibly harbored secrets regarding the Thunder Origin Stones, and he might indeed have acquired a large number through a special encounter.

"Thunder Origin Stones, of course, I’ve gradually accumulated them. What, does this have anything to do with the City Lord?" Che Sheng Immortal Venerable strived to maintain his composure.

"Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, we both know there’s a saying, ’possessing treasures makes one a target of envy.’ You’re just an ordinary Immortal Venerable, not qualified to hold a large amount of Thunder Origin Stones. You exposed the secret in Tiger Roar City, attracting many eyes on you. If you wish to live, there’s only one way!" Zhan Huilan said in a sinister tone.

"The City Lord is right! Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, you’ve trained in the Thunder Domain for long, you’re not a naive youngster. Handing over the Thunder Origin Stones is the only right choice for you." The Chief Manager followed Zhan Huilan’s lead.

Che Sheng Immortal Venerable stared angrily at the two opposite him, his gaze seemed intent on devouring them.

The angrier Che Sheng Immortal Venerable became, the more convinced Zhan Huilan and the other were that he possessed more Thunder Origin Stones.

"I only have three Thunder Origin Stones, which I’ve exchanged for Black Crystal Stones in Tiger Roar City recently. Zhan Huilan City Lord, I want to leave now. Hope you won’t stop me. You’re an important member of the Eight Gods Pill Sect; killing me here could tarnish its reputation." Che Sheng Immortal Venerable spoke while moving his body.

As his words fell, he suddenly accelerated, rushing sideways at high speed.

Zhan Huilan and the other narrowed their eyes.

"Refusing a toast, demanding punishment. You’re courting death!" Zhan Huilan raised his arm, striking at the rapidly fleeing Che Sheng Immortal Venerable.

Simultaneously, Tiger Roar City’s Chief Manager chased after Che Sheng Immortal Venerable. Tiger Roar City’s Chief Manager was also in the Immortal Venerable Realm, just like Che Sheng he was an ordinary Immortal Venerable. This indicates the Eight Gods Pill Sect highly values Tiger Roar City and doesn’t permit any blunders there.

"Bang!"

Facing Zhan Huilan, a strong Immortal Venerable in the late stage, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable certainly couldn’t match him. Though he tried to evade most of Zhan Huilan’s attack power, the remaining portion still left him unable to withstand. He resisted with all his might but was severely injured, spitting blood as his body plummeted like a broken kite, tracing an arc in the sky.

Tiger Roar City’s Chief Manager flashed to Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s side, his face full of a sneer.

"Alas, too many people in this world fail to see the situation clearly. Che Sheng Immortal Venerable, you aren’t wise either!"

"If you obediently handed over the Thunder Origin Stones, you might live. But you chose a dead-end!" The Chief Manager shook his head slightly, looking at Che Sheng Immortal Venerable more mockingly.

At this moment, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s breath was chaotic, blood flowed not only from his mouth but also seeped from his body’s surface. Zhan Huilan’s attack almost killed him instantly!

"You bastards!" Che Sheng Immortal Venerable shouted angrily, eyes glaring wide.

"You... have no idea what you’re about to face!" Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s rage suddenly vanished, replaced by a strange smile.

For he received a Divine Thought in his mind, it was the voice of Hongmeng City’s Grand Steward.

Bai Han told Che Sheng Immortal Venerable he had arrived nearby, assuring him not to worry. Thus, Che Sheng Immortal Venerable could confidently confront Zhan Huilan and the other. His mission was accomplished. This mission was indeed risky; had he failed against Zhan Huilan’s single attack, he might have been killed instantly. Though being killed still completed the mission, he naturally didn’t want to die. Given the potential for death in this mission, the Grand Steward Bai Han offered the choice to accept or reject it freely.

Che Sheng Immortal Venerable’s task was quite simple: using Thunder Origin Stones to stir the greed of Zhan Huilan and others. Simple in appearance, oftentimes such simplicity proves most effective. From the start, Bai Han Grand Steward and Che Sheng Immortal Venerable knew successful completion of the mission was highly probable.

"Facing death, still boasting shamelessly!" Zhan Huilan snorted coldly, approaching to strike Che Sheng Immortal Venerable once more.

Che Sheng Immortal Venerable was evidently incapable of fending off his second attack.

"How audacious to kill people from Hongmeng City!"

Just then, a mighty shout emerged, and then, a vast wave of Power flooded the earth. This Power enveloped everyone present. As Zhan Huilan sensed the Power wave, his expression changed drastically. He soon realized a presence far stronger than him suddenly appeared, and the words this mighty presence spoke hinted a severe foreboding.

Bai Han’s figure slowly coalesced.

"You... you are..." Zhan Huilan stuttered upon seeing Bai Han.

Ever since Jing Yan used the Thunder Origin Immortal Skill, Bai Han’s public appearances increased. Hence, Zhan Huilan and others certainly recognized Bai Han as Hongmeng City’s Grand Steward.