"Who dares to address the Mountain Lord by his full name!"

Zhao Suifeng shouted loudly, looking at the young man at the very front of the crowd.

This person was about eighteen years old, with long hair, handsome appearance, and striking features.

He held a folding fan, exuding a carefree and unrestrained air, his eyes always carrying a hint of nonchalant ease.

But at this moment, his eyes were filled with shock.

He didn't understand.

How did Zhang Lingshan, who participated in the Demon Suppression Envoy selection with me back then, suddenly transform into such a mighty and domineering figure?

Even Zhao Wentian, the patriarch of the Zhao family, had to be humble and subservient in front of Zhang Lingshan.

What exactly is happening in this world?
"Who? Who did you say?" one person asked in surprise.

"Zhang Lingshan? Zhang Lingshan, the head of Lingshan?"

"Shut up! How dare you address the Lord of Mount Ling by his full name? Do you want to be killed by Zhao Suifeng too?"

Everyone immediately fell silent, no longer daring to discuss it.

But the way he looked at Zhang Lingshan had clearly changed.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

The Lord of Mount Ling is a man of illustrious achievements. He not only uttered earth-shattering words of wisdom, but also withstood the combined attack of eight ancient sects.

Based on this alone, the Zhao family of Tianzhou doesn't even deserve to be their servant.

As for Zhang Lingshan's other achievements after that, they knew nothing about them.

Because they are of such low caliber, they are completely unqualified to know what is happening above the level of the reclusive sects.

Their gaze couldn't even penetrate Tianzhou; it could only linger within Tianzhou's small territory.

and so.

When they realized that the person in front of them might be the Lord of Mount Ling, everyone was terrified and no longer dared to secretly criticize the Lord of Mount Ling and Zhao Suifeng for being so audacious.

Let alone Zhao Suifeng killing a woman of low status in the Zhao family, even if he killed the Zhao family patriarch Zhao Wentian, no one would dare to say a word against it.

'Zhao Suifeng actually managed to get on the good side of the Lord of Mount Ling; his ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!'

Some people couldn't help but feel envious.

Compared to the Zhao family, Lingshan is the real behemoth.

Let alone the ancestral graves emitting auspicious smoke.

If blowing up their ancestral graves would allow them to join Lingshan, at least half of the people present would do it without hesitation.

"It's surprising that someone actually recognizes me. It seems that not everyone in your Zhao family is ignorant. This saves me the trouble of introducing myself."

Zhang Lingshan merely glanced at the young man before speaking indifferently.

The young man felt even more bitter.

The other party didn't even remember who they were.

Do I really feel so invisible?
"Zhang Lingshan".

The young man suddenly stepped forward and said, "Do you remember me? We participated in the Demon Suppression Envoy selection together. I am Zhao Liefeng. Back then, I was at the peak of the Five Organs Realm, just like you."

"Oh, it's you. No wonder you recognize me."

Zhang Lingshan remembered, but didn't pay attention, because he and Zhao Liefeng didn't talk about it.

During the selection of the Demon Suppressor, he arranged for only a few people who were on good terms with him to enter Mount Ling.

Zhao Liefeng's failure to enter Lingshan indicates that he is not qualified, and given his weak strength, he is not worth paying attention to.

Currently, Zhang Lingshan is in contact with figures such as the Sword Saint Ancestor, the Zhang Family Ancestor, and the Sect Master of the Saber Sect.

What kind of person are you, Zhao Liefeng, that you dare to associate with me?
and so.

After a moment of realization, Zhang Lingshan ignored Zhao Liefeng and turned to Zhao Wentian, the patriarch of the Zhao family, saying bluntly, "I heard from Zhao Suifeng that your Zhao family cultivates the Root Palace. Tell me how to open the Root Palace, and I can grant your Zhao family a great opportunity."

So they came here to open the Root Mansion.

Everyone was stunned.

The Zhao family's reputation in the Nine Provinces Continent was built by Zhao Wentian, and the foundation of Zhao Wentian's strength lay in his opening of the Root Palace.

It's no secret.

But for ordinary people, those who can access the treasure chests all have their own ways of doing so.

Those who cannot open the Root Treasury would certainly not have the courage to come to the Zhao family to ask how to open the Root Treasury.

Only Zhang Lingshan, who is already a powerful expert in the Mansion Realm, still came to the Zhao family to ask about the secrets of the Root Mansion.

Could it be.

It wasn't enough for him to open the hearts of the Zhang family; he also wanted to open their roots.

Greedy!

It's already a stroke of luck that they were able to open one of the treasure chests; how could they possibly want to open two?

As we all know, a major outbreak is just around the corner.

Even if you, Zhang Lingshan, are truly gifted enough to unlock two, there's no time for you to improve right now.

Although everyone felt that Zhang Lingshan's sudden visit was outrageous and a pointless act within a limited time.

but.

They may think about it, but who dares to say it out loud?
Zhao Wentian then said, "Master Zhang, to be honest, it's not that I don't want to tell you how to open the Root Palace, but the truth is, I don't know the method either. To open the Root Palace, we Zhao family members must go through the selection process of the Heavenly Foot Sect. In recent years, no one in our Zhao family has gone through the selection process, so in the entire Zhao family, only this old man, I, have opened the Root Palace."

It seemed that Zhao Wentian wasn't answering Zhang Lingshan's question, but rather that he had come to Zhang Lingshan to complain.

Zhang Lingshan sneered: "Your Zhao family has a genius like Zhao Suifeng but doesn't use him, and instead suffers persecution. Of course, no one from your family can pass the selection process. Enough nonsense, give me the position at Tianzu Sect."

Zhao Wentian looked ashamed and nodded repeatedly: "What you say is true, Mountain Lord. I am incompetent in managing my family. I will give the position of Tianzu Sect to you right now, Mountain Lord. But please don't say that I gave you the position. If Tianzu Sect holds a grudge, my Zhao family will be in deep trouble."

"Don't worry, out of respect for Zhao Suifeng, your Zhao family won't be wiped out. If the Tianzu Sect dares to attack you, then they have no reason to exist."

Zhang Lingshan said calmly.

Reassured by this, Zhao Wentian was overjoyed, knowing he had found a powerful patron. He quickly took out a jade slip and respectfully handed it over.

Zhao Suifeng took the jade slip and gave it to Zhang Lingshan.

"Walk."

Without saying a word, Zhang Lingshan swept his energy and rushed to Tianzu Gate with Zhao Suifeng.

And after he left.

A good half-hour passed.

The oppressive aura that had enveloped the Zhao family seemed to have just disappeared.

At this moment.

The Zhao family members finally mustered the courage to speak.

"The Lord of Lingshan Mountain doesn't keep his word."

Suddenly, someone said, "We agreed that if we told him how to open the Root Palace, we would be granted an opportunity for the Zhao family. We gave him the method, but what about the opportunity?"

"Yes, I never expected that the sect leader of the number one sect in the world would also be a person who doesn't keep his word."

"His reputation is well-deserved, but his actual abilities are hard to live up to."

The crowd's words were tinged with disdain, as if by belittling Zhang Lingshan they had somehow become superior to him.

"Shut up!"

Zhao Wentian was furious. He shouted angrily and coldly swept his gaze around.

He felt that the Lord of Lingshan Mountain was right; their Zhao family had indeed raised a bunch of ignorant and incompetent fools.

Even the truly talented Zhao Suifeng was ostracized.

What kind of top-tier family is this? If it weren't for Zhao Wentian, the pillar of the family, still alive, these good-for-nothings from the Zhao family would probably have been wiped out long ago.

Where do these guys get the audacity to slander the Lord of Lingshan behind his back?

Don't want to live anymore?

Moreover, the Lord of Lingshan Mountain did not break his promise.

First, he only told them the location of the Heavenly Foot Gate, but did not tell them how to open the Root Mansion.

second.

The Lord of Lingshan Mountain guaranteed that Tianzu Sect would not cause trouble for the Zhao family, which is equivalent to the Zhao family being protected by the endorsement of Lingshan Mountain.

Isn't this a great opportunity?

It's laughable that these good-for-nothings in my own family can't even see this point, and are still babbling on and on, so self-righteous.

If these good-for-nothings weren't his own bloodline, Zhao Wentian would have really wanted to kill them all.

"Everyone, from this day forward, focus on your training and stop gossiping and talking behind people's backs. I've noticed that over the years, you haven't acquired many skills, but you've certainly honed your verbal abilities."

Zhao Wentian scolded him with exasperation.

Everyone readily agreed, but inwardly they were not convinced.

We've reached a critical juncture for a major breakthrough, so what's the point of cultivation now?

What we should be doing now is not cultivating ourselves, but rather reviewing records of major outbreaks over the years to find ways to seize resources or secure our livelihood during such outbreaks.

In short.

A major outbreak is both a danger and an opportunity.

A crisis is one where danger and opportunity coexist.

The Zhao family are masters at finding opportunities to exploit.

Zhao Wentian, that old relic, has clearly been phased out, so he shouldn't participate in the discussion.

and so.

After Zhao Wentian finished giving his instructions and left, the Zhao family held another small meeting.

Zhao Liefeng, because of his good talent and status as a direct descendant of the Zhao family, was also qualified to participate in the small meeting.

During the small meeting, Zhao Liefeng heard everyone's analysis of the crisis of the major outbreak, and he finally cheered up after the dejection he had felt when he saw Zhang Lingshan earlier.

"Yes, this is an opportunity! As long as I seize this chance, I can catch up with Zhang Lingshan sooner or later. If he can do it, why can't I? We are all candidates for the Demon Suppression Envoy selection in the same realm, so there is no reason for me to be so far behind him. What I lack is just the word 'opportunity'."

Zhao Liefeng thought to himself, feeling as if he had found the ultimate path to heaven.

At this moment, he actually began to look forward to a major breakthrough.

……

Tianzu Gate.

The location of this secluded sect is somewhat similar to that of Xuanbing Mountain, both situated on the edge of a natural barrier.

When Zhang Lingshan brought Zhao Suifeng here, they happened to see some people walking barefoot on the edge of the chasm.

Every now and then, wind blades would blow out from the chasm, and these people would step on the wind blades, shaking and rubbing them rapidly.

In less than a moment.

The wind blades were rubbed into nothingness, and the people looked satisfied.

"No wonder they established their sect near the natural barrier; it turns out they were using the wind blades within the barrier to cultivate."

Zhang Lingshan nodded, understanding.

Just like how Xuanbing Mountain used the Xuanbing ice that flew out of the natural barrier to cultivate, establishing a sect near the natural barrier has the same advantage.

However, when the great outbreak occurred, they were the first to be hit by the insurmountable barrier of foreign tribes.

Therefore, establishing a sect on the edge of a natural barrier has both advantages and disadvantages.

The gains and losses, and the true feelings involved, are only known to sects like Tianzu Sect and Xuanbing Mountain.

"Who are you? Leave at once. This chasm is dangerous; it's not a place for you."

A barefoot man saw Zhang Lingshan and his companion standing in the air staring at them and couldn't help but speak.

Zhao Suifeng stepped forward and said, "This is Zhang Lingshan, the head of Lingshan Sect, who has come to pay a visit to Tianzu Sect. Are you a disciple of Tianzu Sect?"

"The Lord of Mount Ling?"

The barefoot man was taken aback. He stared at Zhang Lingshan for a moment and asked, "How can you prove it?"

"Insolence!" Zhao Suifeng roared. "The Lord of Mount Lingshan is here in person, and he doesn't need to vouch for you. You're too low-level to recognize a true master. Go and inform your sect leader immediately, and have him come to greet my Lord of Mount Lingshan in person."

"Hey, we need your help, so we can't be rude."

Zhang Lingshan gave a light rebuke, then said to the barefoot man, "Go and report quickly. I have limited time and don't have much time to waste here."

"Then you wait."

The barefoot man still looked doubtful, then, under the gaze of Zhang Lingshan and the other man, he held the jade talisman, and with a whoosh, he disappeared into the void.

After a while.

A dozen or so people suddenly appeared from the void before them, led by an old man with an unusual build, long legs, and large feet. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Oh my, it really is the Lord of Mount Ling! Our Heavenly Foot Sect sent congratulatory gifts to Mount Ling before, but the Lord of Mount Ling was busy and out of town, so we didn't get to see him in person. I never expected to have the honor of being visited by the Lord in person today. We have failed to greet you properly. Please, please come in!"

"Greetings to the Lord of Mount Ling."

The barefoot man from before followed behind, bowing respectfully and saying something.

The old man from Dazu laughed and said, "This is one of my unworthy disciples. He has never seen much of the world. Please don't hold it against him, Master Zhang."

“Your disciple is a good person. He was worried that we would be injured by the Heavenly Barrier Wind Blades and advised us to leave.”

Zhang Lingshan said with a smile.

"The Lord of Lingshan Mountain is indeed discerning; my disciple has this spirit of helping others."

The old man from Dazu also smiled and said.

And while talking.

Everyone then entered the Heavenly Foot Gate.

"Master Zhang, please, this way please."

The old man from Dazu still had a warm smile on his face, as if Zhang Lingshan were an old friend he hadn't seen for many years, and his enthusiasm was almost excessive.

Is it because of fear?

Zhao Suifeng couldn't help but think this.

After all, the Lord of Mount Ling is renowned and famous; who in the world does not know him?

Ordinary people cannot access this level and may not understand it. They only know that the Lord of Mount Ling made a great vow, and his voice resounded throughout the land. He is a first-rate power.

However, because of their close proximity, reclusive sects like Tianzu Sect can perceive these things more clearly.

The more I understand, the more afraid I become.

Therefore, they were extremely enthusiastic, fearing that they might accidentally offend the Lord of Mount Ling, leading to the massacre of their entire family.

of course.

This is just Bei Suifeng's idea; as for what the old man from Dazu really thinks, that remains unknown.

"Master Zhang, this is the Heavenly Foot Hall of our Heavenly Foot Sect. Please come in."

The old man from Dazu made a gesture of invitation.

Once Zhang Lingshan was seated, he asked, "Today, Mountain Master Zhang has come in person. What brings you here?"

Zhang Lingshan said, "I am very interested in your method of opening the Root Palace. If I wish to open the Root Palace, I would like to ask Sect Leader Zhu for help."

"Oh, so that's what it was about."

The elderly man from Dazu visibly breathed a sigh of relief. (End of Chapter)

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