Chapter 4821
The red-haired old man was momentarily stunned before realization dawned on him. He gave a firm nod of understanding.
Qian Xiaohan had always claimed allegiance to Lian Sanmen but never once mentioned the Four Nether Palace.
Since they had already surrendered, they were now part of the Four Nether Palace—not Lian Sanmen.
This was what displeased Ming Shao, prompting him to continue watching the spectacle unfold instead of intervening.
Qian Xiaohan cast a glance toward the tavern before steadying his mind. Now that they were members of the Four Nether Palace, there was no reason to fear Sun and Moon City.
“Emperor Lin, this Kai has killed our elders. He has slain both the Lingmen leader and the Tangmen elder. We must avenge their deaths!”
“You’d best not interfere—unless you wish for Sun and Moon City to face disaster as well.”
Qian Xiaohan’s voice carried a thinly veiled threat as he addressed Lin Chong.
“Threaten me?”
Lin Chong took a single step forward—and in an instant, he appeared right in front of Qian Xiaohan!
The sheer pressure emanating from him bore down, crushing Qian Xiaohan with its weight.
Shocked, Qian Xiaohan panicked and hurriedly said, “W-What are you trying to do? We are now part of the Four Nether Palace!”
Bang!
Lin Chong struck Qian Xiaohan, sending him flying backward before he crashed heavily to the ground.
“I don’t care who you are—you will act humbly in front of me.”
“And you dare to threaten me?”
Lin Chong’s expression remained ice-cold, his overwhelming presence causing the members of the Three Gates to instinctively retreat.
Qian Xiaohan struggled to his feet, his face filled with humiliation. Gritting his teeth, he looked at Lin Chong and stammered, “W-We really are from the Four Nether Palace! You wouldn’t dare—”
Whoosh!
Snap!
Lin Chong vanished in an instant, only to reappear as another resounding slap landed across Qian Xiaohan’s face!
Qian Xiaohan stood dazed, utterly bewildered, but this time, he dared not utter another word.
Lin Chong swept his gaze across the surroundings.
“I am protecting Mr. Chen. If anyone dares to lay a finger on him… I will kill you.”
His words carried such immense authority that everyone nearby trembled in fear.
Just as the crowd stood frozen in silence, too afraid to speak—
A voice rang out: “How bold… how reckless!”
“If you want to beat a dog, you have to consider its owner. He already said he belongs to our Four Nether Palace, yet Emperor Lin still dares to take action? Does that mean you have no regard for our Four Nether Palace?”
Ming Shao’s figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
Beside him stood the red-haired old man, followed by eight black-robed monks, each radiating the powerful aura of the Immortal Transformation Realm.
The moment Ming Shao appeared, Qian Xiaohan hurriedly led his people behind him, seeking protection.
With their arrival, the strength of the Four Nether Palace surged dramatically—there were now over twenty experts in the Immortal Transformation Realm!
Lin Chong’s gaze fell upon Ming Shao, and his brows furrowed deeply.
“No matter who it is—if they intend to harm Mr. Chen, I will kill them. And that includes your Four Nether Palace!”
Although Lin Chong was wary of their power, he was determined. If the Four Nether Palace moved against Kai, even if he had to risk all of Sun and Moon City, he would ensure Kai remained unharmed!
“Hah! You’ve got guts. Looks like coming to Wuwangdi this time was the right decision.”
“The Four Nether Palace has remained in the shadows for years, and now, no one shows us the respect we deserve.”
Ming Shao’s eyes narrowed as his aura steadily intensified.
“If a battle breaks out… who knows who will win or lose?”
Lin Chong’s presence flared as well, his own aura surging to match.
With the combined forces of Sun and Moon City, along with Kai and his allies, they had no shortage of Immortal Realm cultivators!
Suddenly, the void trembled as a deep voice echoed:
“The Huo family stands with Young Master Ming!”
At that moment, Huo Zhenfeng arrived, leading the elite masters of the Huo family.
Initially, Huo Zhenfeng had no intention of getting involved in the conflict between Lian Sanmen and Sun and Moon City. Nor did he wish to confront Kai. He had planned to sit back and let both sides weaken each other—waiting to reap the benefits like a fisherman watching a battle between a snipe and a clam.
However, after witnessing Lian Sanmen’s allegiance to the Four Nether Palace, he knew he had to make a choice. If Kai were eliminated, the Huo family would gain nothing from standing on the sidelines.
After carefully weighing the risks and rewards, Huo Zhenfeng ultimately decided to side with the Four Nether Palace!