Chapter 2259: One Finger Is Enough

Ao Feng already knew that Zheng Yang and the others were the personal disciples of this person before him, who held a Nine Heavens title.

Not to mention the teacher's strength—even Emperor Jue Dan couldn't defeat him—Zheng Yang and the others were not opponents that old-timers like them could contend with!

He had fought one of them and knew the gap; they were not on the same level at all.

To join forces against them in front of their teacher...

Were they tired of living, or did they truly wish for death?

"What? Afraid?" Seeing his hesitation, Flowing Flame God King snorted. "We're just joining forces to compete for the lotus leaf. Even if he's displeased, what can he do to us? The dignified Cloud Serpent Heavenly Dragon Clan isn't scared, is it?"

"Scared? Not exactly..." Ao Feng was torn.

"Good, then it's settled..." Flowing Flame God King, not waiting for his refusal, looked at Zhang Xuan and the others nearby. "What about you two?"

"We'll pass..." Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"He's only formidable because of his treasure; his own strength is limited. And that Luo Qiqi—never heard of her. Without a title, it's all in vain... One more or less doesn't matter."

"True, just two young juniors. What strength could they have?"

...

Seeing his refusal, everyone shook their heads simultaneously, paying him no mind.

"Here they come..."

As they were discussing, Flowing Flame God King let out a low cry. Everyone quickly turned their heads and saw a ripple in the space not far away, as a figure flew swiftly toward them.

It was a tall, slender girl holding a long sword, heroic and spirited.

"Zhao Ya God King..."

Seeing her, Falling Cherry God King's scalp tingled. The treasure he had spotted had been snatched by this very person.

Whoosh!

Raising his long sword, he pointed it at the girl. "Zhao Ya, I know you're strong, but with all of us old-timers united, if you don't back off, you won't gain anything..."

Zhao Ya glanced at him, said nothing, and continued flying toward them.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Seeing her attitude, the other God Kings raised their weapons simultaneously, looking as if they were facing a great enemy.

This Zhao Ya's strength was definitely among the top of the titled God Kings. Together, they could defeat her, but the battle would inevitably cause heavy losses. They hoped this show of force would make her back down.

"Trying to stop me?" Zhao Ya raised her eyelids, her jet-black hair fluttering across her cheeks, exuding an air of pride.

"Not stop you, just compete fairly..." Falling Cherry God King snorted.

"No time now!"

Waving her hand, Zhao Ya continued walking forward.

"Insolent!"

"How dare you!"

"Arrogant..."

Seeing her still advancing despite their words, Flowing Flame and the other titled God Kings flew into a rage. With a series of shouts, they struck out in unison.

Several God Kings attacking at once instantly formed a massive barrier of true energy before them. As the energy flowed, it gave a sense of nothingness, as if anyone who charged through would surely die.

Zhao Ya frowned, shook her long sword, and turned herself into a sword beam, plunging straight in.

Boom!

The barrier formed by the several God Kings collapsed with a roar.

Everyone staggered back, faces pale, filled with disbelief.

Though they had known she was strong, they hadn't expected her to be this powerful!

With her own strength alone, she had shattered the barrier they had formed together.

"Ao Feng, what are you waiting for? Attack now..."

Seeing his attack blocked, Flowing Flame God King grew anxious and shouted. Before he could finish, he saw Zhao Ya, who had charged forward, reach Ao Feng and the others. Her eyes slightly reddened, she knelt down.

"Unfilial student Zhao Ya pays respects to Teacher!"

"Student?"

"Teacher?"

Everyone was stunned. Flowing Flame God King and the others now saw the girl kneeling before Zhang Xuan, whom they had just dismissed. Her shoulders trembled with emotion, and her eyes were moist.

They were all dumbfounded.

What was going on?

This ferocious Zhao Ya, so powerful among titled God Kings that she was almost inhuman, was this man's student?

Wasn't this guy just a pill seller?

Since when did he become Zhao Ya's teacher?

Whoosh!

Just as they were too shocked to speak, they heard the roar of air currents around them again. Ten more figures flew over.

"Damn, it's Zheng Yang and the others..."

"They really did join forces..."

Recognizing the figures, the many old-timer God Kings tensed up again, raising their weapons to block them. But then they saw these people, all with red-rimmed eyes, kneel down just like Zhao Ya.

"Unfilial student Zheng Yang pays respects to Teacher..."

"Unfilial student Liu Yang pays respects to Teacher..."

...

Voices rose one after another. The dozen or so top-tier God Kings who made their hearts tremble were now all kneeling on the ground, their eyes filled with reverence and excitement.

"This Zhang Xuan... is their teacher too?"

"The most peak titled God Kings under the Six Emperors of the Divine Realm are all his students alone?"

"Can someone tell me if I'm seeing things..."

Flowing Flame God King and the others were completely losing their minds.

They had seen outrageous things, but never this outrageous.

Zhao Ya, Zheng Yang—each one was incredibly powerful, no match for them. They had thought a fierce battle was inevitable, but never dreamed they were all students of the same person...

Was this necessary?

"Just now... we were despising him..."

"We missed the best chance to win him over. It's useless to say anything now..."

Everyone felt tears welling up in their eyes.

When Ao Feng God King introduced him earlier, they had thought little of it, even finding him somewhat arrogant.

Now they realized—arrogant?

They were the arrogant ones, weren't they?

Not to mention his own strength, just having so many impressive students meant he deserved the grandest welcome, even to be made their leader.

But... time had passed, and now nothing could be done.

"Rise."

Ignoring everyone's shock, Zhang Xuan looked at his many students, now all titled God Kings, and nodded with satisfaction.

These students had indeed lived up to expectations, not wasting the years of painstaking teaching.

"I heard there's a Nine Heavens Sealed King who is very powerful. Has Teacher encountered him?"

After the formalities, Zheng Yang stood up, his long spear humming.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"I've heard the Emperor praise him constantly, and I'm not convinced. I want to meet him and see whether the students Teacher trained are stronger or this guy is more formidable!" Zheng Yang was filled with heroic spirit.

Zhang Xuan was amused and shook his head. "Are you sure?"

"Sure!" Zheng Yang nodded. The other disciples also looked eager, except Zhao Ya, who covered her forehead as if she didn't know them.

"Very well, all of you come at once!" Zhang Xuan put one hand behind his back and extended his index finger. "One finger is enough for me!"