Published: February 26, 2025
"Speak!" Zhan Peng shouted while shedding tears, "What on earth is going on?"
The old man looked at Zhan Peng.
The old man, terrified by Zhan Peng's twisted features, stammered, "Reporting to the family head, I followed the Eldest Young Master to the Gods' Abyss in search of treasure, where we encountered the Second Young Master and his men who attempted to encircle and kill a fourth-class human-divine."
"When the Eldest Young Master rushed to help, the Second Young Master and his more than a hundred men were all killed."
"The murderer wore a black robe to block prying eyes and used the Second Young Master's fifth level Supreme Divine Vessel to flee."
Upon hearing this, Zhan Peng shouted angrily, "You lie! Zuyun is an eighth-class earth divine, how could he be killed by a fourth-class human-divine!"
"Family head, everything I said is true. Perhaps the murderer concealed their strength," the old man said, trembling with fear.
Zhan Peng scolded, "What about Zuyun? He is a ninth-class earth divine, did he just watch the murderer escape?"
"Reporting to the family head." The old man remained bowing, "The Eldest Young Master chased after him, but his Divine Vessel couldn't catch up."
"Later, the Eldest Young Master sent people to conduct a thorough search in the Gods' Abyss, while he personally guarded the exit and sent me back to report this to you, family head."
After listening, Zhan Peng gritted his teeth, "Zuyun did nothing wrong in this matter. You may leave!"
"I take my leave." The old man hurriedly stood up and left the room.
Inside the room, Zhan Peng shouted hoarsely, "Ah! I must catch the murderer and flay him alive!"
"Let the murderer die in agony!"
Zhan Peng's voice was loud, echoing throughout the entire mansion.
In the mansion, Zhan Zusheng, who was accompanying Bai Xuanqi for a stroll, quickly pulled her away and soared into the air.
In the blink of an eye, the two appeared in the room.
"Father, what happened?" Zhan Zusheng asked anxiously.
"Zuyun was killed in the Gods' Abyss!" Zhan Peng's old tears streamed down.
"Second Brother…" Upon hearing this, Zhan Zusheng trembled, tears falling like rain, and sorrowfully said, "Father, who is the murderer?"
"I don't know. Your elder brother is still in the Gods' Abyss chasing the murderer," Zhan Peng replied.
"Father, I will lead people there right away!"
"Absolutely not!" Zhan Peng said, "You cannot go. What if something happens to you?"
"Leave this matter to me. I will personally take people there!" Zhan Peng insisted.
At this moment, Zhan De hurriedly spoke up, "Family head, you cannot go. In six months, you and the supreme divine king lord will accompany Celestial Master Lingxia to battle the outerworldly heavenly demons."
Hearing this, Zhan Peng finally remembered the expedition.
He gritted his teeth in anger and looked up, shouting.
"Family head, what if we do this?" Zhan De suggested respectfully, "Old Servant’s nephew is now a fifth-class half-saint. Why not let him lead the celestial gods of the mansion to the Gods' Abyss to capture the murderer?"
"The murderer is only a fourth-class human-divine. Even if they are strong, they cannot compare to the celestial gods."
After considering this, Zhan Peng said solemnly, "Alright, let your nephew Zhan Zhi lead the way!"
...
A moment later.
Dressed in a white robe, Zhan Zhi, imposing and majestic, flew out of Zhan Mansion with two hundred celestial gods…
With their flying speed, they could reach the Gods' Abyss in at most two years…
Time flowed on, and two years later.
Zhan Zhi and his group descended from the sky and landed outside the Gods' Abyss.
"Subordinate greets the Eldest Young Master!" Zhan Zhi and the celestial gods deeply bowed to Zhan Zuyun.
"Mm, no need for formalities," Zhan Zuyun nodded and said, "Now, let's discuss how to capture the murderer!"
...
At the same time.
Deep within the Gods' Abyss, atop a towering peak, stood the mustard seed hall of time and space.
Outside the hall, twenty-nine eighth-class earth divine elders were sitting cross-legged.