An altar-like prison.
Zhang Dongwang seemed to sense something and looked up weakly.
Without the nourishment of star power for a long time, he no longer looked like before, pure as jade and shining with starlight. Instead, he looked tired and old, which was something only ordinary people had.
It was also because the star power in his body was constantly being depleted that he did not feel anything until Zhuo Jianyu, Feng Yan and others arrived at this place of imprisonment.
Seeing the two of them, he couldn't help but show joy in his eyes: "Master Zhuo, Master Feng, you are finally here?"
Zhuo Jianyu glanced at Zhang Dongwang with a complicated expression, then turned to Li Yin and said, "Palace Master Li, thank you for your help."
Li Yin nodded.
Xingying beside him immediately stepped forward and closed the altar-like formation.
Suddenly, the starlight was no longer absorbed by the crystal pillars around the altar, and Zhang Dongwang's energy and spirit were replenished at a speed visible to the naked eye.
only…
After taking a look at Zhuo Jianyu who was very polite to Li Bin, Zhang Dongwang realized something.
Did the Empire pay some price to redeem him
shame!
What a shame!
He was a great star refiner from one of the six countries in the world, but he was imprisoned by the Star Martial Temple for nearly a month. In the end, the empire had to spend precious materials to redeem him...
This is simply the greatest shame for him since he became a great star refiner.
However, he knew that now was not the time to mock or vent his anger, otherwise he would anger Li Pin and imprison him again, and all the empire's previous efforts would be in vain.
Let’s leave this troubled place with Zhuo Jianyu and the others first.
He believed that with the power of the empire, he would never be allowed to suffer so much injustice in vain.
"Please don't worry, I am sorry for causing you trouble. Zhang Dongwang and his men only represent the attitudes of a very small number of people. The vast majority of people in the empire still hope to maintain friendly relations with Lord Li. Whether it is for the in-depth practice of the Martial God or the related transactions of skill stones, they all hope to cooperate deeply with Lord Li."
Zhuo Jianyu said politely.
"I hope so."
Li Yin said, "Since I have paid for the gift and released the people, I will not keep you here. Please do as you please."
"Then I won't bother Palace Master Li."
Zhuo Jianyu also quickly agreed again.
This tone...
Zhang Dongwang had a bad feeling.
But more than that, he felt that Zhuo Jianyu was just being hypocritical.
It's not a good idea to attack before everyone leaves the Star Martial Temple safely.
Therefore, although he had begun to sneer in his heart, he did not show it on the surface.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.
He still has a little bit of tolerance.
Soon, the group descended Hualong Mountain.
After going down the mountain, Zhuo Jianyu couldn't help but look towards the top of the mountain.
He knew that from now on...
In other words, from the moment he was recognized by Green, the most powerful man, the pioneer of the Martial God on the mountain was no longer from the same world as them.
As long as the meeting of the Human Alliance that will be held soon is over, he will completely step onto the top of the human race and become a top figure who can influence the future decision-making of the human race.
"Did Hall Master Zhuo suffer any injustice in the process of redeeming me?"
Zhang Dongwang saw this and suppressed his mental fluctuations and said in a cold voice: "But this is only temporary. We are not the kind of great star refiners without any identity or background. With the support of the empire, I think the empire will never give up! I estimate that it won't be long before we can go to Hualong Mountain again, but at that time, we will not be like now, and we have to be careful in our words and deeds. At that time, we should conquer Hualong Mountain as conquerors and trample the entire Xingwu Temple, including the madman Li Bin, under our feet."
Zhuo Jianyu glanced at him with a complicated expression: "You don't understand... A lot of things happened in the less than one month you were detained..."
Zhang Dongwang thought of the change in the Empire's attitude and his face suddenly became a little ugly: "Could it be that the Empire is planning to cooperate with him? Not only was I captured as an envoy to the Xingwu Temple, but according to what you just said, the Empire also made compensation. How can this matter be let go like this?"
"Say less. You've been locked up for so long. You don't understand the inside story here."
Zhuo Jianyu said again.
"Don't understand!? How can I not understand!? Li Bin has already torn his face off against me, how can the whole empire tolerate it!? I admit that Li Bin, as the pioneer of the martial god, has great prestige in the martial arts world, but if we all tolerate it this time, how will the other major powers look at us? No matter how great he is, he is just a great star master. Can he be a rival to the legend of my empire? I think, we should just go all out..."
There was a flash of murderous intent in Zhang Dongwang's eyes.
But before he could continue, Zhuo Jianyu stopped him by shouting, "Shut up!"
After saying this, he quickly glanced around. When he realized that there was no one from the Star Martial Temple except his own people, he breathed a sigh of relief and switched to mental communication: "Don't interfere in Li Bin's affairs anymore! The best outcome is that you can get away with it. This is the end of the matter! If you continue to be persistent, don't blame His Majesty for holding you accountable!"
"Hold me responsible!?"
Zhang Dongwang's eyes were filled with disbelief. "I came to the Xingwu Temple for the sake of the empire, and was captured by Li Bin and imprisoned for nearly a month! I have made contributions to the empire. Even if the empire wants to cooperate with Li Bin next, they must not ignore my contribution. Not rewarding me for my loss of face is fine, but they are holding me accountable!?"
Suddenly, the great star refiner was a little furious: "Who will be held accountable? What will be held accountable for? "
"What are you pursuing?!"
Zhuo Jianyu was also angry: "I blame you for bringing Li Pin to our empire's capital and nearly causing a massacre! I blame you for coming with a cooperative attitude but rashly offending Li Pin, causing the relationship between our empire and the Xingwu Temple to deteriorate sharply! I blame you for being the first to burst into provocation and causing our empire to attract the malice of a powerful person! Tell me, are these responsibilities enough!?"
Zhang Dongwang was stunned after being scolded by Zhuo Jianyu.
What does it mean to lure Li Bin to the imperial capital and almost kill him
If Li Bin dared to go to the imperial capital, he would be captured alive. Isn't this just asking for death
What does it mean that the relationship between the Empire and the Star Martial Temple has deteriorated sharply
What kind of power is the Star Martial Temple? Can it be compared with the Empire
What does it mean to be the first to provoke and bring the malice of a powerful person upon the empire...
etc!
The strongest!
"The strongest one!?"
Zhang Dongwang suddenly woke up: "Li Pin has returned to Tianyuan!?"
"Return to Tianyuan? If Tianyuan intervenes, this matter will be easy to handle."
"If it's not Tianyuan, then this most powerful person..."
Zhang Dongwang quickly thought of what Zhuo Jianyu said, that Li Yin went to the imperial capital...
He went to the capital of the empire and not only was he not captured by the legendary commander of the empire, but he also returned to the Xingwu Temple safely!
Suddenly, an incredible guess emerged in his mind.
"This most powerful person you are talking about, could it be..."
Zhang Dongwang opened his mouth and spoke.
But before he could finish his words, he had already denied it himself, waving his hand fiercely and saying, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Why not? Never look at a mediocre person like Li Yin, who was able to develop the path of a Martial God based on the foundation of a Martial Saint!"
Zhuo Jianyu said heavily, "He fought with His Highness Xiao Qianyuan for a long time, but His Highness Xiao Qianyuan could do nothing to him. Then, he easily disappeared in front of all of us, and it was difficult for us to sense any trace of him. This hiding ability is unmatched by anyone! In the end, His Highness Ge Lin personally asserted that Li Pin was invincible in hiding and could be called the strongest!"
He stared at Zhang Dongwang coldly: "So, why is it impossible?"
"His Highness Xiao Qianyuan can do nothing to him... His Majesty Ge Lin himself admitted that he is the strongest..."
Zhang Dongwang was shivering and his lips were shaking.
His face turned even paler.
Although they were all at the level of great star-refining masters, beads of sweat quickly broke out on their foreheads.
At this moment, he finally understood the seriousness of the matter.
During his time in prison...
Li Yin actually attacked the Empire!
And he escaped unscathed after fighting with the legendary Xiao Qianyuan
Faced with such a terrifying existence, what else can the empire do except bow its head
Die hard!
What are you fighting for?!
As long as the other party hides, no one can find him.
Looking at the Empire...
Anyone except a legend who is intercepted by him will probably die.
If the two sides really want to fight to the death, the final result will be...
The high-level legends and Li Pin are safe and sound, but the practitioners below the legend level are likely to be assassinated!
Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes!
Is it worth it to replace all the people below the level of Imperial Legend in the Star Martial Temple, which was established less than two years ago
It's obviously a business that will lose money!
In this case, the only option for the empire is to bow its head, pay compensation and apologize.
Like now...
"Understand?"
Zhuo Jianyu looked at Zhang Dongwang, who was pale and terrified, and asked coldly.
"I understand. I understand."
Zhang Dongwang nodded repeatedly.
As well-behaved as a scolded primary school student.
"Then come back with me right now and stop saying these meaningless things. From now on..."
Zhuo Jianyu glanced at the Hualong Mountain that was gradually receding and said, "Don't come here again."
Zhang Dongwang nodded again.
And he also looked behind him.
first…
He no longer had the arrogance, anger, and unwillingness of being the Empire's Great Star Refiner.
The only thing filling my heart is fear and awe of a certain figure on Hualong Mountain.
…
On Hualong Mountain, Li Pin returned to the yard.
However, there was an extra figure at the gate of the courtyard.
Lin Xingchen, who had recovered a little, knelt quietly at the gate of the courtyard.
Li Yin returned and looked at him, then said directly: "It seems that you want to coerce me."
"Disciple dare not."
Lin Xingchen said quickly.
Li Pin ignored him and went straight into the yard.
Seeing this, Lin Xingchen was at a loss for a moment.
At this time, Xingying appeared and advised: "When the Palace Master does things, he never asks right or wrong, but only looks at the actions. From now on, you just need to behave yourself well and make contributions to the Xingwu Divine Palace. I believe that one day you will be forgiven by the Palace Master."
These words made Lin Xingchen concentrate slightly.
He nodded gratefully at Xingying.
Then he looked in the direction of Li Yin and said in a serious tone: "Master, I will never let you down again."
After saying this, he pulled himself together and went down the mountain.