Zhao Xiao's hands were trembling.
He arrived full of vigor because he brought something that would excite Fang Zong. He felt that he knew the 21st century was not the ancient Heavenly Court, that times had changed, that he knew to adapt to the times, and that he had the ability to make a name for himself in the new world.
Just like when he chose to be Erlang Shen of Guanjiang Estuary before, this time he chose to be Zhao Xiao of Dragon Valley.
He wanted the same conditions: to use a three-pointed double-edged spear and strive for a position of "obeying orders but not proclamations." He demanded a status equal to Fang Zong's!
But now he realizes he was wrong.
He never truly understood this new era.
So much so that Fang Zong's murderous intent towards him is genuine, because of his arrogance, and because Meng Laode's counterattack touched his proud heart, Fang Zong decided to kill him to eliminate future troubles!
Is this what it feels like to face death? The second time... The last time, I was just a child splitting a mountain to save my mother...
Zhao Xiao smiled bitterly, realizing that his thousands of years of 'high and mighty' status was so vulnerable in this new world.
He was controlled by Meng Laode.
Fang Zong only needs to press down lightly to crush his skull!
"I demand 'obey orders, not pronouncements'!"
Even in this predicament, Zhao Xiao still raised his head and stared directly at Fang Zong. He pointed at Meng Laode and said coldly, "This old man... this gentleman, his strength has surpassed that of ordinary city gods and earth gods, reaching the qualification for immortality. However, before he exhausts his resources, he hasn't obtained the divine position that would grant him immortality, and he's about to die of old age! Give me enough power, and I will save him!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Zong's hand trembled.
He looked at Old Man Meng, who was still smiling as before, seemingly unconcerned about anything and only wanting to enjoy the rest of his life. Now that Old Man Meng's life was being discussed, Old Man Meng was still smiling, but the other man shook his head.
"If you can live, then live. But if you use this as leverage to threaten my disciple, then I, this old man, cannot afford to live like this. I cannot enjoy this kind of blessing."
Meng Laode sighed, and the other party simply uttered a single word: "Kill!"
Fang Zong shook his head.
Old Man Meng simply stuck out his tongue and gently bit down with his white teeth: "Kill, or this old man will die today."
"Master, are you threatening me?"
Fang Zong remained silent, but felt a warm glow in his heart.
From beginning to end, Meng Laode treated him too well.
He raised his hand and slapped himself lightly across the face, staring at Zhao Xiao and saying, "You have this kind of ability, so others should have it too, right? Like Zhang Sanfeng? Like Sun..."
Zhao Xiao sneered, "Can you find Sun Wukong before he dies?"
Fang Zong sighed, and his heart skipped a beat when he thought of Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong is awesome! He's amazing! Bullying him is like bullying a child. Hmm, I'll have to get my revenge later.
Just then, Zhao Xiao suddenly roared, "Zhang Sanfeng? That's it! It must have been this old bastard who betrayed me! Otherwise, how would you know I'm Erlang Shen Yang Jian? Fine, I'll remember this old scoundrel!"
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Fang Zong thought for a moment, then simply slapped Yang Jian across the face.
The slap swelled up half of Yang Jian's face, and his forehead slammed into the ground. He looked up, staring at Fang Zong in disbelief.
Suddenly, he saw Fang Zong's even deeper killing intent and suddenly understood—
Fang Zong is deliberately trying to offend him to the death, just to strengthen his resolve to kill him!
"stop!"
Zhao Xiao quickly straightened his back, his voice no longer cold. He blinked and rubbed his face: "I swear, I swear on the Heavenly Dao and the Great Fortune of the Nation! You know, I used to be a god, and now I'm also governed by those two things I just mentioned. I can swear to pretend that today's events never happened. And I didn't come here to die; I came to seek refuge with you, bringing gifts to pledge my allegiance!"
Fang Zong: "Swear an oath?"
He completely ignored Zhao Xiao's 'gift' and became more interested in Zhao Xiao's vow.
Looking at Meng Laode, he saw Meng Laode nod slightly and then stare at Zhao Xiao.
Zhao Xiao first swore an oath. As a dignified Erlang Shen, he was of course not afraid of death. In fact, for thousands of years, Erlang Shen had wanted to slit his own throat, but he was unwilling to do so because there were things he had to do!
"I don't want any more of that power to obey orders but not commands. People in the 21st century are too smart. Fang Zong, I think you're smarter than that bastard Jade Emperor." Zhao Xiao seemed very worried that Fang Zong would change his mind, so he emphasized this point, and then stretched out his hand: "Okay, from today onwards I'll follow you. I can help you fight, I can help you kill, and I can even help you destroy a country. If you don't betray me, I won't betray you."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Xiao still used a modern term of address: "Alright, boss, I'll just call you boss. Don't make me call you something like the Jade Emperor, I can't bring myself to say it. I'll take care of this old gentleman's affairs. I can't guarantee that he'll gain immortality after his foundation is depleted, but extending his lifespan by a few months until the spiritual energy recovers and continues to extend it, or anything like that, is definitely no problem. Wait a moment, I'll take out the gift I brought. I got this after defeating seven Marvel heroes."
As he spoke, Zhao Xiao extended his hand.
His palms were very white, but the calluses in the middle were very thick, as if they had been caused by years of contact with sticks.
Fang Zong thought for a moment and realized that Zhao Xiao had only been awakened for a few months, yet he had developed such thick calluses. Erlang Shen truly lived up to his name; how hard he had to train himself!
He stared at Zhao Xiao's palm and noticed bright yellow spots of light appearing on Zhao Xiao's palm. The spots of light kept getting bigger, and beads of sweat appeared on Zhao Xiao's forehead.
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