Wu Zhi rose into the air, unleashing waves of spiritual energy to maintain order. "Slow down! Don't crowd, I'll go, are you causing trouble? What are you rushing for! Those behind, don't push, people will be trampled to death if it gets chaotic!"
Wu Zhi's throat grew hoarse.
The powerhouses of Liuyun Kingdom saw Wu Zhi, and their eyes lit up.
Finally, they saw a powerhouse from the Upper Realm!
And a powerful king of the Giant Spirit Realm.
King Liuyun quickly ascended and respectfully stopped before Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi looked at King Liuyun with confusion.
"Something wrong?"
King Liuyun was stunned.
He hadn't expected Wu Zhi to ask that.
"Heh, no, nothing! I'm here to pay my respects. May I ask which esteemed sect of the Upper Realm you are a Martial King of?"
King Liuyun said with an awkward smile.
He actually knew a few Martial Kings from the Upper Realm, but he didn't see any of them!
So he had no choice but to brace himself and approach this unfamiliar Martial King from the Upper Realm to inquire about the situation.
"I am Wu Zhi, the Sect Master of the Four Symbols Sect! Hmm, I am currently in charge of the entire Upper Realm!" Wu Zhi said proudly.
King Liuyun's eyes widened in horror, and his body involuntarily lowered further. This person was actually a great figure in charge of the entire Upper Realm!
He immediately felt profound respect for Wu Zhi!
"So you are the Sect Master of the Four Symbols Sect. Junior, King Liuyun, I beg your pardon, please forgive my disrespect."
Amidst the shock, King Liuyun's heart also grew more confused.
He knew of the Four Symbols Sect.
But the Four Symbols Sect's strength was only considered average in the Upper Realm. Since when could the Sect Master of the Four Symbols Sect be in charge of the entire Upper Realm?
What about the other powerhouses?
Heavenly Cang Sect?
Crimson Dragon Hall?
Snow King Palace?
Blood Demon Sect?
Profound Frost Valley?
...
As King Liuyun was lost in thought, Wu Zhi shoved him aside with a slap. "Alright, if there's nothing else, don't disturb my important business. If I don't do this job well, I'll be punished by Ling Zun. Oh, right, quickly mobilize the powerhouses of your Liuyun Kingdom to help me settle these people from the Upper Realm."
"Sect Master Wu, what happened!"
King Liuyun's eyes widened.
"This is a long story. I'll tell you properly when I have time. Just do as I say."
Wu Zhi said impatiently.
At the same time.
He intentionally or unintentionally released a powerful aura of the mid-stage Giant Spirit Realm.
Since he had attached himself to Ling Fan's coattails, he had gained many benefits. His cultivation had finally broken through to the mid-stage Giant Spirit Realm, and with the support of considerable cultivation resources, he had initially condensed a rather formidable Giant Spirit True Body.
King Liuyun's expression immediately changed.
He was only in the early stage of the Giant Spirit Realm. From Wu Zhi, he felt a terrifying cultivation that made his color change drastically.
King Liuyun dared not disobey and quickly followed Wu Zhi's instructions, ordering the powerhouses of Liuyun Kingdom to help evacuate and settle the people from the Upper Realm.
After a period of busying himself.
King Liuyun waited and waited, but he didn't see the familiar powerhouses emerge from the Void Gate. He had no choice but to brace himself again and approach Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi had been with the toad every day recently, and he had picked up the toad's habit of looking at people askance. He glanced at King Liuyun sideways, quite impatiently. "What is it now! What's the matter, tell me!"
King Liuyun heard the impatience in Wu Zhi's voice and became even more fearful.
But remembering Ling Fan's threat, he could only say, "Sect Master Wu, I have something I wish to ask for your help with."
"Speak!"
Wu Zhi said indifferently.
"It's like this!"
King Liuyun quickly replied.
"Two months ago, a person named Ling Fan suddenly arrived at our Liuyun King City. This person was extremely arrogant and cruel, killing people and destroying clans at every turn, committing heinous crimes in the King City! However, this fellow's strength was not weak, capable of fighting against kings of the Giant Spirit Realm. Therefore, I, your humble servant, dare to ask Sect Master Wu to help us eliminate this fellow and restore peace to Liuyun Kingdom!"
After speaking, King Liuyun nervously observed Wu Zhi's reaction.
His heart was filled with trepidation.
Wu Zhi was nodding as he heard the first part.
But when he heard the words "Ling Fan."
Wu Zhi suddenly looked at King Liuyun.
His eyes widened to the extreme.
King Liuyun's heart sank. He didn't know why Wu Zhi was reacting so strongly.
Had he said something wrong?
It shouldn't be.
His attitude was as humble as it could be, practically giving Wu Zhi all the face he deserved. There was no reason for him not to be satisfied.
Wu Zhi's expression became extremely strange.
He looked at King Liuyun and said, "Who did you say? What was his name? Did I hear wrong, Ling Fan?"
King Liuyun quickly replied, "Sect Master Wu, you heard correctly. This person's surname is Ling, and his given name is Fan, the Fan from 'mortal'."
Moreover, fearing that Wu Zhi hadn't heard clearly, King Liuyun specifically explained Ling Fan's name.
But Wu Zhi's expression became even stranger.
"Are you sure the person you want me to help eliminate is named Ling Fan? Does this person have gray hair, is less than twenty years old, not very tall, but has an extraordinary demeanor, and always looks down on everyone, making him very punchable?"
"Yes, yes, yes! It's this person!"
King Liuyun clapped his hands in delight.
However, a trace of doubt immediately arose in his heart.
How did Wu Zhi, from the Upper Realm, know about Ling Fan?
Just as King Liuyun was wondering, Wu Zhi's expression suddenly changed.
Two sharp beams of light shot from his eyes.
"How dare you, you insignificant ant, dare to oppose Ling Zun!"
Wu Zhi suddenly roared.
"Ling... Ling Zun?"
King Liuyun was both frightened and confused, not understanding why Wu Zhi was suddenly so angry.
"Sect Master Wu, please calm your anger. Is there some misunderstanding? Do you perhaps know this Ling Fan?"
He quickly said with a fawning smile.
"More than just know!"
Wu Zhi sneered.
"The Ling Fan you speak of is now the number one powerhouse in the Upper Realm! Even I, Wu Zhi, can only live by Ling Zun's grace."
"What!"
King Liuyun's eyes widened in horror.
Moreover, Wu Zhi's voice was not quiet.
Almost all the powerhouses in Liuyun King City heard Wu Zhi's words, and a collective gasp of cold air erupted. Everyone was so shocked that their minds went blank.
King Liuyun said in disbelief, "Sect Master Wu, please don't joke. This Ling Fan was in our Liuyun King City just two months ago. At that time, the Void Gate of the Upper Realm hadn't even opened. This person's strength was only equivalent to someone who had just entered the Giant Spirit Realm. How could he have forcefully entered the Upper Realm!"
Wu Zhi sneered again. "With your limited perspective, how can you understand Ling Zun's heaven-defying methods! Can a mere Void Gate stop Ling Zun!"
"I'll tell you!"
Wu Zhi said with an icy voice. "The day Ling Zun broke into the Void Gate, he killed the two guards of the Void Gate, both of whom were in the Giant Spirit Realm. I witnessed it with my own eyes that day."
"Afterward, Ling Zun entered the territory of my Four Symbols Sect. I immediately befriended Ling Zun, and Ling Zun treated me well. I was valued by Ling Zun, and we formed an unbreakable bond, a mutual appreciation between heroes."
Wu Zhi said, a proud expression appearing on his face.