Chapter 3244: Zhang Ruochen Lacks a Sense of Awe

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# Chapter 3244: Zhang Ruochen Lacks a Sense of Awe

Fate Divine Mountain.

"Paying respects to Feng Tian!"

Within the majestic hall of the Death God Palace, piles of white, eerie divine bones filled the space. Amidst this sea of bones, Xue Jue War God, Desolate Heaven, and Zhang Ruochen bowed in unison.

Before them, the Phoenix Divine Flame blazed blood-red. A parasol divine tree, like a seed of primordial chaos, supported a vast expanse of heaven and earth, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

This was Feng Tian. Within the Death God Palace, a portion of her heaven-level power could radiate outward, making her far stronger here than elsewhere.

"Reporting to Feng Tian, this god wishes to borrow Huang'e Shenjun's Yang Calamity Corpse to destroy the Quantity Organization and completely eliminate the scourge for the Hell Realm." Xue Jue War God stood imposing, his battle intent surging, bearing the demeanor of a peerless war god.

Even before a Heavenly Lord, he kept his spine straight.

Here, Xue Jue War God was the true, orthodox direct line of the Hell Realm, and the successor to the Undying Blood Clan's chieftain. In terms of status and position, only he was qualified to discuss such a major matter with Feng Tian.

Feng Tian sat cross-legged beneath the parasol divine tree, bathed in divine flames. Her long hair was jet-black, her white robes like snow, exuding an aura of sacredness and tranquility.

But she remained silent, like a figure in a painting!

Being ignored by the other party, Xue Jue War God felt displeased but could do nothing about it.

Who could blame her for being a Heavenly Lord?

Xue Jue War God then laid out the detailed plan, hoping to move Feng Tian.

After waiting a long time again, Feng Tian finally spoke with closed eyes: "Huang'e Shenjun's Yang Calamity Corpse is evidence against Sansha Dijun. How could I hand it over for you to take risks? Leave now. Do not disturb my cultivation."

Sansha Dijun was the chieftain of the Corpse Clan, and moreover, the faith and banner of the Corpse Clan.

Without solid evidence to convince the gods of the Corpse Clan, it would be easy for Sansha Dijun to counterattack, leading the Corpse Clan to secede from the Hell Realm.

The Hell Realm could not afford such consequences!

When a Heavenly Lord dismisses guests, who dares to disobey?

Xue Jue War God tried again, saying, "We only need to borrow Huang'e Shenjun's Quantity Mark Imprint, Quantity Envoy Mask, and Quantity Envoy Divine Robe. Please, Feng Tian, grant this."

"No!"

Feng Tian was very decisive, refusing coldly.

In her view, after this battle, most of the Quantity Organization's forces in the Hell Realm had been dug out. What remained was no longer a threat and could not accomplish anything major.

Currently, dealing with Sansha Dijun was the top priority, and there could be no mistakes.

"Let's go!" Desolate Heaven was the first to walk out.

As a fellow cultivator of the Death Dao, Desolate Heaven understood Feng Tian's will too well. Once she made a decision, even a Heavenly Venerable would find it hard to change it. No matter how much they said here, the result would not change.

Better to leave early and make other plans!

Xue Jue War God glanced at Zhang Ruochen and shook his head.

This grandson of his might have cooperated with Feng Tian before, but there was absolutely no way he could change Feng Tian's will.

Just as Xue Jue War God turned around, he heard Zhang Ruochen's voice: "Does Feng Tian have so little confidence in us? Or perhaps, Feng Tian actually wants to tolerate the Quantity Organization? After all, it benefits the Hell Realm. And it benefits the Hell Realm's war faction even more."

Xue Jue War God and Desolate Heaven were both shocked. Zhang Ruochen was too reckless!

This was a Heavenly Lord who had once been titled "Death." Even someone as arrogant as Xue Jue War God had to be extremely cautious before her.

Sure enough, the divine flame temperature in the temple suddenly rose, emitting crackling explosions, as if symbolizing Feng Tian's inner anger at this moment.

Xue Jue War God immediately turned around and shouted, "Zhang Ruochen, you've merely become the divine envoy of Heavenly Mother and gained the appreciation of Void Heaven and Nine Heavens. Is that your capital for arrogance? To be so reckless before a Heavenly Lord, you truly don't know life from death. Kneel down and apologize to Feng Tian now!"

Seeing Zhang Ruochen unmoved, Xue Jue War God's anxious heart could not settle, fearing that Heavenly Wrath would descend and directly reduce Zhang Ruochen to ashes.

His tiger-like body sank, and he knelt on one knee, saying, "Feng Tian, Zhang Ruochen is young and reckless. Having achieved some small success, he has become complacent. This is all due to my lack of discipline. But can you, for the sake of his contributions to the Destiny Temple today, spare him this once? I will personally discipline him, and he will never dare to offend you again!"

Desolate Heaven could understand why Xue Jue War God was so terrified. After all, Feng Tian had participated in the siege that killed Xumi Saint Monk back then. She likely already had the intention to kill Zhang Ruochen to eliminate future trouble.

With Feng Tian's character of treating human life like grass, slaughter could come at any moment.

If a grandson like Zhang Ruochen died here today, it would be like taking half of Xue Jue War God's life.

Xue Jue War God personally kneeling on one knee was already a threat to Feng Tian: if you kill Zhang Ruochen, we will become mortal enemies. Unless you kill me too, when I grow stronger in the future, I will surely avenge this grudge.

At the same time, Desolate Heaven couldn't understand. Zhang Ruochen was usually cautious in his actions. Why was he so reckless before Feng Tian?

They naturally didn't know that because of the Nine Cauldrons, Feng Tian absolutely could not kill Zhang Ruochen.

The power of the Nine Cauldrons was related to whether Feng Tian could impact the Half-Ancestor realm, or even the Ancestor realm, in the future.

With such a trump card in hand, Zhang Ruochen naturally dared to be much bolder before Feng Tian. That was why he spoke to provoke her.

A tiger's fur must be stroked with the grain, but Feng Tian's... must be stroked against the grain.

Of course, not everyone could stroke it!

Feng Tian stood up. Her figure was slender and moving, still in Mu Lingxi's appearance. Her cold eyes stared at Zhang Ruochen for a long time before she said, "It seems I have truly been too lenient and merciful with you before, making you completely forget the word 'awe.'"

Zhang Ruochen clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Ruochen has always held awe for Feng Tian, but the Quantity Organization is extremely harmful and must be completely eradicated. Otherwise, even if Feng Tian destroys the Heavenly Court in the future, they might end up reaping the benefits. As for killing Sansha Dijun, Ruochen can assist."

A strange light flickered in Feng Tian's eyes. She understood that the assistance Zhang Ruochen mentioned was to borrow the Earth Cauldron to refine Sansha Dijun, seize his cultivation, and help her make rapid progress in her cultivation in a short time.

She raised her snow-white neck slightly and snorted lightly, "With your meager cultivation?"

"Ruochen entering the Infinite Realm is only a matter of time, and it won't be long. Besides, when dealing with Sansha Dijun, Feng Tian and the others will naturally take the lead. Zhang Ruochen is merely helping Feng Tian with what he can." Zhang Ruochen tempted her with benefits.

Desolate Heaven and Xue Jue War God exchanged glances, unable to understand what Zhang Ruochen was talking about. Help Feng Tian kill Sansha Dijun? Even if Zhang Ruochen entered the Infinite Realm, he probably wouldn't be qualified yet.

But Feng Tian actually seemed tempted!

"Bang! Bang!"

Two clusters of divine flames flew out, striking Desolate Heaven and Xue Jue War God, sending them flying.

Immediately after, the temple's main door slammed shut.

Xue Jue War God steadied himself, his cape fluttering. He rubbed his chest, his expression puzzled, and said, "Have you ever seen Feng Tian speak so gently with anyone?"

"Today is the first time I've heard Feng Tian's voice," Desolate Heaven said.

Xue Jue War God said, "It seems Feng Tian isn't as murderous and ruthless as the legends say."

"If I were her, before Zhang Ruochen could even finish his first sentence, he would have turned to ashes. And I believe that if you or I dared to say such things, even if we didn't die, our physical bodies would be shattered to pieces," Desolate Heaven said.

Xue Jue War God nodded deeply in agreement and said, "So, there must be something..."

"If either of you dares to gossip again, I'll shatter you to pieces right now."

Feng Tian's voice sounded above their heads.

This was not a threat; it was something that would really happen. Xue Jue War God and Desolate Heaven immediately shut up. However, one wore a smile, while the other's face was cold as frost.

They were still worried that Zhang Ruochen, lacking a sense of awe, would clash with Feng Tian inside.

If that happened...

Sigh!

For now, they could only hope that Zhang Ruochen would restrain himself. Before a Heavenly Lord, one still had to yield when necessary. What is too rigid breaks easily.

Inside the hall.

Feng Tian's jade-like finger moved slightly. The Quantity Mark Imprint, the "Ce" character Quantity Envoy Mask, and the Quantity Envoy Divine Robe appeared and flew toward Zhang Ruochen.

"As for Huang'e Shenjun's Yang Calamity Corpse, don't even think about it!" Feng Tian stood sideways, speaking coldly.

Seeing her in Mu Lingxi's appearance, Zhang Ruochen found it hard to feel awe. He said, "Thank you for your support, Feng Tian! In fact, our plan also benefits Feng Tian. It can cover up the secret of Feng Tian's attack on Huang'e Shenjun, so as not to leave any handle."

"Take care of yourself. Don't end up failing to scheme against them and dying at the hands of the Quantity Organization instead. Now get lost!" Feng Tian said.

Zhang Ruochen put away the imprint, mask, and divine robe, then shamelessly added, "Ruochen has two more requests!"

"Do you really think I will grant every request you make, so you start pushing your luck?"

Zhang Ruochen said, "It's all for destroying the Quantity Organization. They're not excessive requests."

"Speak!" Feng Tian said.

Zhang Ruochen said, "First, I want a portion of Huang'e Shenjun's corpse blood and divine soul. Second, I want to peek into Huang'e Shenjun's memories."

Among all the Quantity Envoys, only Huang'e Shenjun's Yang Calamity Corpse had been captured alive, preserving complete memories.

Moreover, the Sansha Dijun behind Huang'e Shenjun was definitely one of the Four Quantity Emperors.

From this, it could be seen that Huang'e Shenjun's status in the Quantity Organization must be very high, and the secrets he knew must be many. His memories would be very helpful to Zhang Ruochen.

Feng Tian agreed.

Zhang Ruochen pressed his palm against the forehead of Huang'e Shenjun's Yang Calamity Corpse. After about half an hour, he withdrew his hand, his eyes barely concealing his joy. There were indeed many major discoveries that would be very helpful for infiltrating the Quantity Organization.

For example, memories about the Quantity God Hall, methods for summoning Quantity Envoys...

These things were not found in Xue Changjin's divine soul.

There was no helping it. He wasn't as powerful as Feng Tian, who could capture enemies alive and prevent them from burning their divine souls and memories.

Having grasped these secrets, he could reduce his dependence on Xuanyuan Lian in this plan.

Zhang Ruochen collected the Yang Calamity Corpse's divine soul and divine blood, then looked at Feng Tian again, saying, "Ruochen has one last presumptuous request!"

"Since it's a presumptuous request, don't say it. Do you need me to personally throw you out?" Feng Tian said.

Zhang Ruochen said, "In fact, if Feng Tian's methods are clever enough, you could completely capture those Quantity Emperors and Quantity Venerables and imprison them in the Destiny Temple. Then, it would be very convenient to refine them! By the way, I heard there are also Ancient Chaos Demon Gods who have been captured..."

Feng Tian sat down on a section of divine bone beneath the divine tree and said, "Speak. What presumptuous request?"

Zhang Ruochen's eyes were sincere as he said, "This journey is fraught with danger. It is no child's play, and I may never return. Before I leave, I want to see Lingxi!"

Feng Tian couldn't help but recall the scene in the Endless Abyss, when this body was poisoned by Sansha Corpse Toxin and nearly withered to death. Zhang Ruochen had desperately sucked the corpse toxin into his own body. Zhang Ruochen's madness back then had deeply moved her.

"You really are a lovesick fool! If I continued to prevent you from seeing her, you would probably think she had long been devoured by me, wouldn't you? Go ahead and see her! But remember, however much I indulge you now, that's how much strength you must use to help me in the future." Feng Tian said.

(Chapter End)