Over The World, Beyond Heaven

The morning of that day, Zheng-Fu sent a signal to everyone who had agreed to join the mission. He urged them to be careful of anything that might ruin his plans. And if anything seemed suspicious, they had to report it to him immediately. The people in Lin Clan and the entire alliance responded firmly and seriously. Everyone also wanted the plan to succeed.

As for the Purple Dragon Serpent Tribe's members at that time, they were too weak to join the plans. Besides, they still could not appear in public. So, Zheng-Fu let them continue to cultivate within his dimensional space. However, their cultivation results over the past several days were very good. Especially Huo-Tian, he could increase his energy by two levels, from the seventh level to the ninth level of the Genuine Deity Stage. And his two monster beasts had also increased one level, making them slightly stronger. But even then, it was not enough to defeat the City Governor's warlords. And besides, their personal grudge against the Demon Race might make them do stupid things. As a precaution, Zheng-Fu had to let them continue to cultivate.

As for Liang-Zhong, he was responsible for sending regular updates on the movements of the Demon Race's men at various locations to Zheng-Fu. And he informed him that three other City Governors were attending the event that day. They were Thorn-Forest City Governor, Tiger Sword City Governor, and Stream Cloud City Governor. The three cities they ruled were all second-tier cities, just like Black Rock City. Therefore, the three City Governors were at the same energy level as the Black Rock City Governor.

Even knowing that Zheng-Fu was not at all afraid. Because in the past few days, he had increased one level and became a seventh-level Deity Monarch Stage cultivator. And soon he would break through to the eighth level. However, his energy level had stopped at that level, as if he had to fulfill certain conditions first before he could progress further. Zheng-Fu expected that the conditions would be a fierce battle that would come under heavy pressure from the enemy. So, having three City Governors on the same level as Black Rock City Governors was more beneficial than harmful for Zheng-Fu.

But the good news for Zheng-Fu did not end there. In addition to his development, his two clone figures and Manipulative Doll Wu-Sun had also evolved to have an energy level comparable to his. It meant that if he could not fight all four City Governors at the same time, he had the help to turn the battle from four-on-one into one-on-one.

"After today, I'll become openly hostile to the Demon Race. But that wouldn't be a problem if I could deal with those four City Governors at the same time. Because I'll be able to greatly increase the number of participants from the three cities lacking leaders!"

Zheng-Fu tried to think positively. After all, his fate could not escape becoming an enemy of the Demon Race. Because if he did not kill them, his mission would not be completed. Although killing demon monsters would also earn him scores, their number couldn't compare to that of the Demon Race, which had occupied the continent for so long and had forces numbering to millions.

Young Master Zheng-Fu!

Yes?

"We're ready! The contest will be held in the city square, the venue for important events, as well as… the execution ground... for rebels!"

At that moment, Lin-Jun walked up to Zheng-Fu, who was thinking, and said that everything was ready and they should go to the ceremony. Because if they were late, it would not be good. But in the last sentence, when he talked about the venue, his voice was soft and stammered.

Umm…

"I know that. I have already gone to inspect the venue. And I have already dealt with all the spells in that area," said Zheng-Fu. He nodded to Lin-Jun in understanding. He knew what Lin-Jun wanted to convey. So, to put Lin-Jun at ease, he told him about the spells that were carved in the city square to deal with intruders or troublemakers.

Oh, great!

Hearing that, Lin-Jun instantly smiled happily in relief. He had thought that Zheng-Fu would surely not leave those spells behind. Zheng-Fu was good at spells; he naturally knew how strong those spells were, and if left unchecked, they would harm them.

After that, Lin Clan's group set off, and soon they reached the arena. They had nice horse-drawn carriages, so the journey took only a few minutes. At the same time, another four major clans arrived.

Ah!

"Hello, Lin Clan Leader! This year, you seem to be especially quiet. Or is it because of rushing to create tributes that there is no time to do anything?"

Hah!?

Suddenly, a middle-aged man's sarcastic greeting sounded out. He was the Du Clan Leader, tall and muscular like a power-crazy man.

"Du Clan Leader said too much. The reason why the Lin Clan was quiet is because we're researching and developing new weapons. Because this year we found a very special, rare ore, so we've to waste time researching it!"

But Lin-Jun did not pay any attention to those words. He was calm and answered with an incredibly calm and plain face. Normally, if he faced such disrespect, he would curse or show an angry expression at the other party. But because that day was a very important day, on which he could not make any mistakes, he had to keep quiet.

Oh!

"It's really surprising that someone as hot-tempered as Master Lin-Jun could be so calm. Or before leaving home, you took the wrong medicine!? Hmm, or is it because you think so much that your brain turns upside down? But no matter the reason, today the Lin Clan will still be defeated and ranked in last place!"

But immediately, another middle-aged man with a skinny body, completely different from Du Clan Leader, spoke up. And he was Xie Clan Leader.

"Xie Clan Leader, did you think of it well when you said that? Aren't you too hasty to jump to conclusions? How can you be sure that Lin Clan will get last place... Huh! Maybe it'll be the Xie Clan who will rank last. I heard that your best forger who will compete in the competition was injured. So, do you still hope for your clan to win?!"

Hong-Zhuan-Che, you...!

With those words that were extremely harrowing and piercing, Xie Clan Leader immediately turned to look at the owner of the voice to see who it was. Before he could see that that person was Hong-Zhuan-Che, the Hong Clan Leader. And he was not surprised. Because, besides Hong-Zhuan-Che, no one would dare to talk to him like that.

Hahaha!

However, Hong-Zhuan-Che ignored the Xie Clan Leader's angry expression completely. He turned to Lin-Jun and greeted him politely with a sly smile, "We haven't seen each other for a long time, Brother Lin-Jun. When was the last time we met? But it doesn't matter! Because from now on, we will meet more often!"

"Certain! I think so too. After the contest is over, how about we all come together for a drink?!" Lin-Jun replied to Hong-Zhuan-Che in a friendly tone and smiled back with a similar expression.

Excellent!

"Then I'll wait for you and… everyone!" Hong-Zhuan-Che replied with a comforting expression and hinted as he turned to look at the young man.

"Then that's good! By the way, let's go inside. There are a lot of dogs out here. If we stay longer, maybe they won't just bark. They might bite us!" Lin-Jun understood the meaning. Before he cut off and returned everything to normal by bringing everyone inside the arena. However, he did not forget to speak sarcastically to the two clan leaders who had taunted him just now.

"Hahaha! Exactly! If we stay here longer, the dogs will bite us. Better hurry inside... Everyone, let's go!" Hong-Zhuan-Che could not help but let out a laugh. He did not expect Lin-Jun to become someone who could use sarcastic words like that.

You!

You guys!

Of course, other people did not feel anything. But the other two major clan leaders were so enraged because Lin-Jun's words had turned them into amusing clowns and extremely embarrassing in the eyes of others. They were well known for their fearsomeness and sharpness that no one dared touch. But at that time, their sharpness was rubbed by Lin-Jun as if they were toy knives.

"Everyone, go!"

"Huh! Let's go!"

Both of them felt very resentful but could not do anything. Because that event was the Annual Weapons Forging Contest, they had to participate and could not cause chaos. Otherwise, it would make the Black Rock City Governor lose face to other City Governors. Therefore, they suppressed their emotions and waited for the day when they could take revenge on Lin-Jun and Hong-Zhuan-Che.

At the special seats area that was higher than the other seats...

"How long has it been since we met, Black Rock City Governor!?"

"It's been quite a while. Maybe it's been a year now. Because you usually only come here on the days of the Annual Weapons Forging Contest!"

Umm!

The special seats were actually the seats of City Governors and important people. And the two people who were talking were the Black Rock City Governor and the Tiger Sword City Governor. The two had been feuding for a long time over some matter from when they were not yet City Governors.

"The two of you are still the same. When will you grow up? It's been decades since that incident. I think you guys should forget it!" Suddenly, a woman with a beautiful, seductive, and attractive figure spoke up. From her words, she seemed quite close to the two City Governors.

"A City Lady who was so easily appointed, like you would never understand this feeling. If it weren't for this idiot... I wouldn't miss the chance to become a City Governor right then and there wouldn't be any need to wait for decades!"

That woman was another City Governor. She was the Stream Cloud City Governor and a comrade of the Black Rock City Governor and the Tiger Sword City Governor. Therefore, the two City Governors were not angry at her for saying that. On the other hand, they even seemed considerate of her.

"Isn't it because of you that day? It's because of your lust. And what the Black Rock City Governor did was right. He arrested you because that young woman is the daughter of Commander Ma, who had authority over all of us. If the Black Rock City Governor hadn't done that, we would have received the death penalty: Beheading nine generations of a family already. And you probably wouldn't have the chance to have a wife and children today. Actually, you should thank him!"

Ah!

"Shut your mouth, you pervert! You've never liked a woman nor slept with one, so you never know. You're just… just… Huh! I don't know what to call you. And it would be best if you cast off those repulsive eyes from me. I saw it and got goosebumps!"

Ki ki ki!

"You like me, right?! Then tonight, I can sacrifice my body to you to alleviate your anger. But if it's still not enough, I can sacrifice forever. I surrender!"

Yuck! Damn it, I don't want it!