Holding a whole Dragon Core, Shen Zhao shed all his disguises. He wasn't pretending anymore. His imposing presence, combined with his perfect physique, made him stand out before everyone.
"Ding Bu'er!"
"Shen-ye, I'm here!"
Ding Bu'er was so excited he could barely speak, rushing over to Shen Zhao to be ingratiating.
He had seen Shen Zhao take action at the Lu family last time and knew he was strong.
But he hadn't expected him to be this powerful, capable of turning an ancient five-clawed golden dragon into dust with a single punch.
This was a true god! He had to latch onto this thigh.
He'd be relying on him for the rest of his life's wealth and prosperity.
Yu Xiyan covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes red as she looked at the familiar face. Her heart was racing.
She had long suspected that Liu Chengzhou was Shen Zhao, but when Shen Zhao really stood before her, she was still overwhelmed with excitement.
Only Chu Yang was shocked by the scene.
However, only Shen Zhao knew that this dragon was just the remnant soul of a true dragon possessing a thousand-year-old spirit python. If it were a real dragon, even with only four claws, no one present, except for himself, could contend with it.
"Impossible, this absolutely isn't true!"
Clearly, Chu Yang didn't want to believe that Liu Chengzhou actually possessed the ability to slay a dragon.
And the Dragon Core in his hand, the size of a lead ball, was clearly a treasure to enhance cultivation.
If he had it, his cultivation would definitely increase by a significant margin.
"He must have used some trick to get this Dragon Core, it must be like that."
Jealousy welled up in his heart.
Shen Zhao was powerful and more handsome than himself. How could he, as the protagonist, be outshone?
Li Yudong, on the other hand, was relieved. From the very beginning, he had decided to befriend Shen Zhao. Now, seeing Shen Zhao's strength, he was even more determined to latch onto this thigh. He could show off to his heart's content when he went home later.
However, Shen Zhao didn't have time to pay attention to everyone's thoughts.
He simply said to Ding Bu'er, "Collect the dragon scales on the ground. They are excellent materials for crafting spirit artifacts."
"Alright, Master Shen!"
Ding Bu'er immediately began to clean up the battlefield as Shen Zhao had instructed.
Shen Zhao scanned the stunned crowd, and his gaze lingered on Yu Xiyan's expression. He was taken aback, thinking to himself:
What's going on? What's with that look? I don't know you in this life. Don't look at me like that. Go find your little brother Lin Feng; he's your true love, your perfect ideal.
At that moment, Chu Yang suddenly spoke, "Liu Chengzhou, is that a Dragon Core you have?"
Shen Zhao said, "Now, let me reintroduce myself. My name isn't Liu Chengzhou. Liu Chengzhou was just a virtual account to pass the time with you all.
My real name is Shen Zhao. I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Arbitration Council, responsible for maintaining peace among the various sects and clans of the Immortal Martial Continent.
To oppose me is to oppose the Public Arbitration Council. I advise you to put away your petty thoughts and avoid making yourselves uncomfortable."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yang immediately incited, "I don't care who you are. All I know is that the Dragon Core in your possession should be shared equally among all the cultivators present!"
Tang Yizhou immediately chimed in, "That's right, what the Ninth Prince said is correct. Finders keepers, Shen Zhao, you should share the Dragon Core with everyone! Don't even think about keeping it all for yourself!"
The crowd immediately started to clamor.
"Yeah, we chased this damned dragon all night. We deserve a share too."
"Don't you feel any guilt trying to hog the Dragon Core all to yourself?"
"Hurry up and share the Dragon Core, or don't blame us for being unfriendly."
Facing the rowdy crowd, Shen Zhao just smiled slightly, "What will you do if I refuse?"
Tang Yizhou raged, "Shen Zhao, don't go too far! Are you trying to make enemies of the entire righteous path?!"
Shen Zhao retorted, "Are you saying I, of the Public Arbitration Council, am colluding with the demonic path?"
Tang Yizhou: "When did I ever say that?"
"If you didn't say it, then you acknowledge the Public Arbitration Council as the righteous path?"
"When did I ever acknowledge your Public Arbitration Council as the righteous path!"
"So, you still think the Public Arbitration Council is a demonic cult?"
"Stop playing word games; I'm not falling for it."
"I know you're anxious, but please, don't be. I know you want the Dragon Core, but please, don't even think about it. Because I have no intention of giving you the Dragon Core!"
Tang Yizhou was furious: "What do you mean!"
Shen Zhao said, "You want my Dragon Core? Fine. If you can withstand one move from me without falling, you'll have a chance to get a piece of it. Who wants to try?"
Actually, this Dragon Core had absolutely no effect on Shen Zhao.
Ever since his rebirth, he felt that something was seriously wrong with his Sea of Qi. He didn't even know what realm he was in. He had taken many spiritual medicines during this time, but they were all like a stone sinking into the ocean, accomplishing nothing.
However, if the Dragon Core was given to Su Yunying, it would definitely greatly enhance her strength. Coupled with the awakening of the Profound Phoenix bloodline within her through the Chaos God-Devil Physique, it wouldn't be long before Su Yunying would at least be at the Quasi-Emperor level, with the hope of entering the Heavenly Rankings.
Every hundred years, the Immortal Martial Continent would receive the Heavenly Rankings from the Upper Heavens, listing the strongest experts on the continent.
For example: the Hundred Flowers Ranking, the Heavenly Pride Ranking, the Sect Level Ranking, the National Dynasties Ranking, the Spiritual Artifact Ranking, and various other Heavenly Rankings.
Being able to enter the Heavenly Rankings was not only a standard for recognizing strength but also meant becoming a figure admired by everyone on the Immortal Martial Continent.
With the Chaos God-Devil Physique, Su Yunying would certainly have a place in the Heavenly Rankings that would appear in ten years.
Unlike in his previous life, the current plan to nurture the Empress was nothing more than a way for Shen Zhao to pass the time and enjoy life, a means he could stop at any time without worrying about being punished by the system.
Hearing Shen Zhao's words, the others didn't dare to do anything to him.
After all, this guy could punch a dragon to death; wouldn't they just be asking for trouble if they went up against him?
Seeing that no one moved, Chu Yang gave Tang Yizhou a look. Then, Tang Yizhou shouted, "Fellow Daoists, don't be afraid of him! He must have used some treasure or secret technique to kill the golden dragon.
He's at the end of his rope right now. If we work together, we can surely deal with him!"
After Tang Yizhou's words, the crowd began to stir again, but still, no one dared to step forward first.
At this moment, Shen Zhao spoke, "I think that Tang fellow's suggestion is excellent, so I've decided to invite this fellow Daoist Tang to come and liven things up for everyone first."
"Me?"
Tang Yizhou was dumbfounded.
Let him go? Isn't that just asking for a beating?
Absolutely not!
"Shen Zhao, don't think you can bully me just because you have some strength. I'm telling you, the Tang Clan isn't to be trifled with."
"Tang Clan? Heh..."
Shen Zhao sneered dismissively.
This mocking tone made Tang Yizhou very unhappy, but he was afraid of Shen Zhao's strength and didn't dare to provoke him.
"No one's stepping up, huh? Since no one is, don't blame me. After all, I gave you a chance. You're the ones who aren't up to it. Don't blame me."
Shen Zhao smiled playfully, and then he clenched his hand.
Instantly, the scorching Dragon Core in his hand was on the verge of shattering.
A crisp "crack" echoed.
The entire Dragon Core split into nine pieces.
"What are you doing?!"
Chu Yang exclaimed in alarm.
"What I do is none of your business! This is mine, I can do whatever I want with it!"
With that, all nine pieces of the Dragon Core were already inside his storage ring.
Having done all this, ignoring the murderous glares of the others, he said to Ding Bu'er and Yu Xiyan, "There's nothing else here, we can go back."
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
Yu Xiyan snapped back to reality, giving a slight nod. Her heart was pounding like a drum.
"You're just going to leave like that?"
Chu Yang blocked their path.
"What more trouble do you want to cause?"
"Today, you must hand over the Dragon Core and that box, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what? What do you plan to do? What can you even do?"
"I..."
"Those without strength, shut your mouths and get out of here!"
After saying that, he shoved Chu Yang aside.
Chu Yang was furious, "Shen Zhao, don't go too far, I..."
Slap!
Before he could finish, Shen Zhao slapped him directly across the face.
Chu Yang immediately went flying, spinning in the air for hundreds of circles before crashing to the ground, dazed.
Faced with this scene, the other cultivators didn't dare to utter a word.
As he was about to leave, Shen Zhao turned back and reminded them, "Right, you should leave too. I'm going to shatter this last barrier in a moment."
"If the four-directional barriers are gone, you might be trapped in the Fuxi Abyss. As for where you'll be teleported, I wouldn't know," Shen Zhao said.
The group immediately erupted.
"What do you mean by that? Explain yourself!"
"What do you mean, the last barrier?"
Shen Zhao said, "Because I destroyed the other three barriers. Otherwise, would I be here, well-fed, collecting tolls from you?"
"You destroyed the barriers? That's a huge joke!" Tang Yizhou didn't believe it.
Shen Zhao shrugged. "If you don't believe it, there's nothing I can do. After I shatter this barrier, you can go search the other directions. If you can find an exit, I'll stand on my head and take a dump!"
Everyone was instantly infuriated, cursing under their breaths.
This was simply too much. The exit was completely smashed. It seemed that this trip to the Fuxi Abyss was truly unnecessary to continue.
It was a case of not checking the almanac before going out. They actually ran into such a sly character; it was a stroke of incredibly bad luck.
"Are you all leaving or not? I'm about to start."
Seeing Shen Zhao raise his fist, the cultivators had no choice but to quickly leave the Fuxi Abyss.
"You brat, you've got guts! Just you wait for me. This matter won't be left at that!"
As Chu Yang and Tang Yizhou left, they glared at Shen Zhao with hatred, clearly not willing to let the matter drop.
After everyone had left, Shen Zhao said to Yu Xiyan and Ding Bu'er, "You two should leave as well. Don't worry, as long as you're on my team, Shen Zhao's team, everyone will get a share from this trip to the Fuxi Abyss."
"What about me?"
The voice broke through, and Shen Zhao realized that Li Yudong, the fatty, was still sitting on the ground, staring at him expectantly.
"You?"
"Big brother, I don't want any treasures. Please, give me a chance to stay by your side!"
"Get lost!"
Without another word, Shen Zhao kicked him out of the barrier.
"I'll be waiting for you outside."
Yu Xiyan gave Shen Zhao a tender look, then lowered her head and turned to leave the barrier.
"Strange, she doesn't seem right? What's wrong with her? Never mind her, why think so much!"
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After everyone was gone, Shen Zhao circulated the spiritual energy throughout his body, concentrating it in his palm. Then, he slammed a fist onto the barrier.
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The barrier shattered instantly, and a piece of Vermilion Bird Crystal and a mass of azure blue flames fell down at the same time.
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The next moment, the Fuxi Abyss began to shake violently the instant Shen Zhao received the two items. Just as the scene was about to collapse, Shen Zhao managed to escape the barrier.
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