Capítulo 1476: Chapter 1451: Not Qualified
“I have come to pledge allegiance!”
Zi Feng hurriedly shouted.
In his hands appeared the token given to him by Tongtian Ancestor, a divine thought attached to the Jade Pendant.
It was precisely by relying on the Jade Pendant that he found Jin Wu Shuo.
Thus he was able to come here.
“Pledge allegiance?”
“Didn’t your Azure Sky Alliance say they would resist to the end? Why the sudden desire to surrender?”
A group of elite Martial Clan members exchanged glances, scrutinizing Zi Feng with doubtful eyes.
Zi Feng hurriedly gestured, differentiating himself, Tongtian Ancestor, and then the Azure Sky Alliance where Fang Qingzhu and others were, saying, “The Azure Sky Alliance was established by Xiao Yi, while ours is the Sky-reaching Alliance, founded by Tongtian Ancestor. The Azure Sky Alliance is oblivious to death, wanting to oppose the Mysterious Realm, but our Sky-reaching Dream is willing to follow you…”
Several people exchanged a look.
Currently, the strength of the Martial Clan is extremely powerful.
However.
In the recent battles with the Sun and Moon Palace, the Martial Clan side had lost more than they had won, even losing many skilled hands.
If the Sky-reaching Alliance could join at this moment, it would indeed significantly enhance their strength.
But…
Seeing the hesitation on the faces of the Martial Clan members, Zi Feng quickly looked towards Jin Wu Shuo, winking at him desperately.
Jin Wu Shuo was also short-handed and soft-mouthed.
Having just received benefits.
Plus, he was indeed an old acquaintance with Tongtian Ancestor, which is why he said, “There is no need to doubt his identity, actually, even before the leader came out of seclusion, he had already pledged allegiance to us, and brought us many gifts to express his intention!”
“I see!”
“Since Mr. Jin recommended, there shouldn’t be an issue!”
“However, whether to accept you or not still depends on the leader’s decision…” said a strong Martial Clan member.
He pointed with his hands towards the back stage.
Everyone gasped in shock.
Inside that serene shrine.
An even more towering divine statue rose from the ground.
The statue still had many fresh carving marks, obviously just completed, with the entire sculpture being incredibly lifelike.
But…
This statue was not the Martial God worshiped by their Martial Clan.
It was exactly like the one carving the statue, namely their Martial Clan leader!
The Martial Clan had abandoned the faith of countless ages.
Now worshipping the current leader?
What kind of operation is this?
“Leader…”
The Martial Clan elder respectfully spoke.
However…
He merely uttered two words, but the leader did not turn, yet a sudden storm of death arrived.
With a loud bang, it struck heavily on his chest.
Wow!
“Le-Leader…”
The Martial Clan elder’s face filled with fear; he bore no resentment, instead knelt directly, kowtowing repeatedly to the leader, “I realize my mistake, Leader, please spare my life…”
Zi Feng was as silent as a cicada in winter, not daring to make a single sound.
This Martial Clan leader’s momentum was simply terrifying!
The Martial Clan leader remained silent, quietly carving his statue.
The entire process.
In the grand hall, apart from the sound of the carving knife on the statue, there was not a trace of other noise.
Zi Feng was ice-cold all over, feeling his scalp tingle.
No one knew how long he waited.
The statue was finally completed!
The Martial Clan leader stepped back two paces, inspecting the statue before him, nodding in satisfaction, “This is the image from my memory… Our Martial Clan needs no longer to worship the God-Devil Martial God. He is the god of our Martial Clan!”
He?
Zi Feng was surprised.
Wasn’t this statue of the Martial Clan leader himself?
He instinctively looked up.
Indeed, the statue and the leader shared a seven-point resemblance in both appearance and build but had subtle differences. If one did not look closely, these differences could not be spotted.
Who is this person?
Just as Zi Feng was puzzled, the voice of the Martial Clan leader reached him: “Are you wondering who this being, able to replace the Martial God, is?”
Zi Feng trembled all over.
The penetrating power of that voice was terrifying, making him feel seen through entirely.
Zi Feng dared not delay, nor conceal his thoughts, saying, “Leader, your insight is extraordinary, I am indeed puzzling over this figure. However, for the leader to forsake the Martial God and choose him as the clan’s belief, he must be exceptional!”
“You are right!”
The Martial Clan leader nodded, looking up at the statue with fiery eyes, saying, “In fact, his name should resonate like thunder for you!”
Resonate like thunder?
Zi Feng paused, and a revered name appeared in his mind, he swallowed hard, “Could it be… the unrivaled master Zhao Wuji who overthrew the Hall of Longevity’s rule over Qingtian Realm?”
“Yes, indeed!”
The Martial Clan leader said, “He is our Martial Clan’s strongest Tianjiaao, Zhao Wuji, and he is also my father!”
Gasp!
Zi Feng inhaled sharply.
In disbelief, he looked at the Martial Clan leader.
This person is Zhao Wuji’s son?
“I am known as Zhao Wudi!”
Zhao Wudi’s eyes were as sharp as knives, staring at Zi Feng, “So, it’s Zi Feng, former master of Purple Dragon Hall, now the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Sky-reaching Alliance. What is your purpose here in the Mysterious Realm?”
Zi Feng couldn’t worry about his shock, hurriedly bringing out the token given by Tongtian Ancestor, respectfully saying, “To report to Leader Zhao, this is the token my Hierarch Tongtian Ancestor ordered me to deliver, my Sky-reaching Alliance is willing to submit under the Mysterious Realm!”
“Oh?”
Zhao Wudi drew the token into his hand from a distance.
Jin Wu Shuo next to him also spoke good words for the Sky-reaching Alliance: “Leader, Tongtian Ancestor is a giant from the Ancient Times, now he has advanced to king level. If we can gain the alliance of the Sky-reaching Alliance, it would undoubtedly be an immense boon for our Mysterious Realm!”
While saying this.
Jin Wu Shuo winked at Zi Feng, who also spoke up, “Leader, my Sky-reaching Alliance pledges everything to help the Mysterious Realm unite the Qingtian Realm!”
“Hmm, your sincerity is felt…” Zhao Wudi replied indifferently.
“Done!”
Zi Feng and Jin Wu Shuo both let out a sigh of relief.
Believing their mission to be accomplished.
But just at that moment…
The token in Zhao Wudi’s hand suddenly exploded with a bang.
“This…”
Zi Feng’s face stiffened.
What’s going on?
Hadn’t Zhao Wudi already agreed for the Sky-reaching Alliance to join the Mysterious Realm? Why did he smash Tongtian Ancestor’s token without even examining it?
Zi Feng was filled with doubt.
However, given the circumstances and the opponent’s power, he dared not inquire!
Zhao Wudi’s chilling voice echoed, “With me here, not to mention just this mere Qingtian Realm, even the former Nine Heavens Realms, who can stop me? Back then, my father single-handedly overthrew the Hall of Longevity, do you think I cannot conquer a mere broken Qingtian Realm?”
“This…”
Jin Wu Shuo paled, kowtowing on the ground, “Leader, please forgive me, I did not mean that!”
Zi Feng was dripping with cold sweat.
But before he could speak.
Zhao Wudi squinted and said, “What nonsense Sky-reaching Alliance? Just a bunch of opportunists. As I unify Qingtian Realm, I need not a group of fair-weather friends like you.”
“Leader Zhao…” Zi Feng tried to speak again.
Zhao Wudi already waved a hand.
With a muffled bang.
Zi Feng’s body was crushed into pieces, his Primordial Spirit shattered.
Only a head remained, suspended in the air.
Blood dripped.
Zhao Wudi flung the head to Jin Wu Shuo beside him, coldly saying, “Take this head to the Southern State, return it to Tongtian Ancestor, and deliver a message to him…”
Jin Wu Shuo held Zi Feng’s head; how could he dare refuse? He immediately asked, “Leader, what is the message?”
Zhao Wudi articulated slowly, “He is not qualified to cooperate with me!”
PS: Apologies, yesterday due to acute gastroenteritis, I had severe vomiting and diarrhea, and didn’t complete the second chapter. This is the second update from yesterday!