Hao Ren.
Shocked speechless!
Hao Ren read through the detailed information of hundreds of "Sheng Feng Sect" elders in one breath.
He was completely dumbfounded.
Out of the three thousand elders of the "Sheng Feng Sect," only two were Golden Core cultivators.
And these two were severely injured, practically unable to exert any combat power.
As for the rest of the elders, their quality... was beyond words.
Pang Dahai, Foundation Establishment mid-stage.
Wu Yong, Foundation Establishment early-stage.
Luan Bingluan, Qi Refining Grand Completion.
...
Yes, you read that right. An elder of a prominent sect only had a cultivation of "Qi Refining Grand Completion."
It wasn't just Luan Bingluan; over two thousand five hundred out of the three thousand elders of the "Sheng Feng Sect" had "Qi Refining Realm" cultivation.
The remaining five hundred "Sheng Feng Sect elders" were at the Foundation Establishment realm.
Weak!
Pathetically weak!
No one would believe elders this weak were from a sect!
Generally speaking, elders should be at the "Golden Core Realm"!
Hao Ren was stunned for a long time before finally coming to his senses. He probably understood what was going on!
All of this was Zhuang Bi's "brilliant maneuver"!
After Zhuang Bi became the new sect master of the "Sheng Feng Sect," the sect's high-level power was almost wiped out, leaving it a mere shell.
How to restore the "Sheng Feng Sect's" former glory?
Zhuang Bi directly promoted three thousand elders.
Three thousand "Sheng Feng Sect elders," didn't that sound impressive and intimidating?
This way, the "Sheng Feng Sect" instantly became powerful, didn't it!
So flashy!
Too flashy!
This move was outrageously flashy!
Hao Ren was speechless.
Zhuang Bi truly lived up to his name, "Zhuang Bi" (pretentious/showing off)!
No matter how much the "Sheng Feng Sect" declined, the mere presence of three thousand "Sheng Feng Sect elders" was enough to appear formidable and ostentatious.
Unsuspecting "onlookers" would surely be terrified upon hearing that the "Sheng Feng Sect" had three thousand elders, and would instinctively believe the sect was powerful and great!
This maneuver was outrageously flashy!
Hao Ren truly didn't know whether to praise Zhuang Bi as a "genius" or an "idiot"!
As he was marveling, the familiar system prompt sound echoed in his mind.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, your enemy "Zhen Zhibing" has increased his hatred value towards you by +10000, current hatred level: Five Stars (Undying Enmity)]
Hao Ren.
What the heck?
Why did Zhen Zhibing's hatred value increase again?
"Dragon King," are you kidding me?
Hao Ren was speechless, and he opened "Zhen Zhibing's" personal details.
[Name: Zhen Zhibing]
[Age: Two hundred years old]
[Identity: Great Elder of the "Divine Power Divine Cult"]
[Cultivation Realm: Golden Core Grand Completion Realm]
[Detailed Description: Zhen Zhibing was ambushed by the Four Great Demonic Cults, his heart filled with rage, causing his hatred towards you to skyrocket.]
[Affinity: Five Stars (Undying Enmity)]
Hao Ren.
"Dragon King," you've gone too far!
You were ambushed by the Four Great Demonic Cults, why are you hating me? What does it have to do with me? If I'm not severely injured, how would I fear the Four Great Demonic Cults... Hao Ren, I swear eternal enmity with you, I will kill you!]
Hao Ren.
"Dragon King," your "logical loop" is so perfect, so convincing... Not at all!
Are you even being reasonable!
You were clearly fighting the "Sheng Feng Sect" and got severely injured, what does that have to do with me?
Also, Xiao Longnu wasn't stolen by me; the monkey gave her to me. Hate the monkey instead!
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, your enemy "Zhen Zhibing" has increased his hatred value towards you by +10000, current hatred level: Five Stars (Undying Enmity)]
Hao Ren.
Hey, hey, hey, system, are you broken? Are you issuing the same notification? This notification has already been issued!
As Hao Ren complained, he opened "Zhen Zhibing's" personal details again.
[Name: Zhen Zhibing]
[Age: Two hundred years old]
[Identity: Great Elder of the "Divine Power Divine Cult"]
[Cultivation Realm: Golden Core Grand Completion Realm]
[Detailed Description: Zhen Zhibing choked on cold water, his heart filled with rage, causing his hatred towards you to skyrocket.]
[Affinity: Five Stars (Undying Enmity)]
...
Hao Ren.
Damn it!
Oh my god!
Can we talk about reason? What does me choking on cold water have to do with you?
If you get constipated later, you'll probably hate me even more...
Before Hao Ren could finish his thought, the system prompt sound echoed in his mind again.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, your enemy "Zhen Zhibing" is suffering from constipation and has developed hatred towards you, hatred value +100000, current hatred level: Five Stars (Undying Enmity)]
Hao Ren.
Can it be that accurate? You get constipated, and it's because of me!
Besides, what does your constipation have to do with me? Eat more fruits!
Hao Ren was furious.
Zhen Zhibing had become "obsessed." He was filled with killing intent towards Hao Ren, vowing eternal enmity.
Eternal enmity!
Damn it!
This Zhen Zhibing fellow had incredibly strong recovery abilities.
A month ago, when Zhen Zhibing had just escaped back to the "Divine Power Divine Cult," he was severely injured and in a "comatose" state.
Three days later, Zhen Zhibing woke up from his "coma."
Half a month later, Zhen Zhibing's injuries had improved.
A month later, Zhen Zhibing's condition had improved from "severe injury" to "minor injury."
In at most ten more days, he would fully recover.
At that time, Zhen Zhibing would definitely try every means to kill Hao Ren.
A cold glint flashed in Hao Ren's eyes, and he gritted his teeth hatefully.
He absolutely could not sit and wait for death!
He had to find a way to deal with this scourge, Zhen Zhibing!
Hao Ren's mind raced.
The best course of action now was to strike first!
While Zhen Zhibing had not fully recovered, strike first and eliminate him!
So, the problem arises.
How could a mere Qi Refining cultivator like Hao Ren defeat a Golden Core great cultivator?
Grovel at his feet and beg him to commit suicide?
Heh heh...
Hao Ren looked at Xiao Longnu beside him, considering the possibility of sending her to assassinate Zhen Zhibing?
No, no, absolutely not!
Hao Ren shook his head after a moment of thought.
Such a foolish thing must not be done.
Assigning Xiao Longnu to assassinate Zhen Zhibing would be like "throwing a raw egg at a dog," a one-way trip with no return!
Xiao Longnu was Zhen Zhibing's junior sister. If they met, it was hard to say whether assassination would happen, but the chances of rekindling their old flame were quite high.
By then, Xiao Longnu and Zhen Zhibing would join forces and thoughtfully present Hao Ren with a "green hat," symbolizing cuckoldry, a very festive occasion... Who would Hao Ren complain to?
Xiao Longnu absolutely could not be sent on an assassination mission.
Hao Ren changed his mind and set his sights on the "Azure-Eyed Violet Gold Howl."
What if they sent this divine beast from the "Demonic Path" to do the job?
No, no, absolutely not!
Hao Ren quickly dismissed his own idea.
He wasn't afraid of the "Azure-Eyed Violet Gold Howl" betraying him. The "Demonic Path" valued "righteousness." Since the "Azure-Eyed Violet Gold Howl" had chosen to recognize Hao Ren as its master, it would not betray Hao Ren and follow Zhen Zhibing.
There was no problem with loyalty, but the "Azure-Eyed Violet Gold Howl's" strength was insufficient!
It was still in a "severely injured" state, its realm temporarily dropped to the "Foundation Establishment Realm." With such strength, it would probably be killed before it could even see Zhen Zhibing.