Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 888 476: Why Is the Gap Between People So Wide?
Previously on Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister...
"How much time did it take for him to defeat Shen Tong?"
"Just one punch!"
"What?"
Right then, Zhan Tian found himself unable to stay seated. He sprang up abruptly and shouted in astonishment.
He believed he must have heard wrong.
Shen Tong possessed power at the peak of the Dao Realm's sixth layer, nearly matching the seventh layer.
"Is that young man truly so powerful?"
"Indeed!"
Ye Jinghong nodded vigorously. "Moreover... he depended solely on his bodily might, not employing any Spiritual Power."
"Hiss—"
Zhan Tian sank back into his seat gradually.
What a freakish being.
His mere physical prowess proved this formidable.
"That fellow's eyesight is incredibly keen."
Right now, admiration for Liu Sheng welled up uncontrollably in him. It made sense why he planned to entrust the Ritual Department to him.
Combined with his might and alliance with Qin Ying.
"Tsk tsk..."
Zhan Tian smacked his lips, foreseeing excitement at the burial ground this round.
"No way, I won't allow Liu Sheng to claim every advantage."
Liu Sheng had designs on him already, so snatching outright would be rude; instead, forging a solid bond was wiser.
Being aged, among the younger crowd... merely Ye Chen stood out.
Yet against this youth, he paled greatly.
Besides, in the burial ground... this lad had to handle affairs.
Minimally, no one should target his allies.
Lacking that, even Bamboo Garden's backing... perils would linger.
"Fine, I get it. Proceed as required. Should issues arise, I'll support you fully."
"Ah—"
Ye Jinghong stood frozen for a second.
This shift in stance felt overly drastic. Before, it was mere cooperation without excess.
Now, unleash without restraint.
"Truly, humans differ vastly."
"A touch of ability lets you act freely; even Elder Zhan views him in a new light."
Jealous?
Without doubt!
Envy flooded Ye Jinghong to the point of near-salivation, yet what recourse existed?
Chen Xuan, a prodigy ranking supreme in Eastern Continent annals—Elder Zhan's response was natural.
Still, he fared decently, having spotted potential and aligned with Chen Xuan promptly.
This validated the adage: backing trumps toil.
"Understood, Elder Zhan!"
Ye Jinghong responded with deference.
"One more thing, I'll command it. Other mansions' Three Judicial Departments will aid you if required."
Ye Jinghong went slack instantly.
Isn't this pampering Chen Xuan excessively? Sealing Dark Moon via two mansions' Three Judicial Departments was lavish enough; now others join too.
"Why not me!"
Envy had morphed into outright jealousy.
"Hmm..."
Zhan Tian deemed it insufficient and mused further, "Let me consider..."
"Even more!?"
Ye Jinghong yearned to flee without hearing further, skipping even Molan Mansion.
Unendurably torturous.
The disparity... alas!
Deep within, he sighed, "Henceforth, I'll follow him devotedly like a hound!"
"Convey this: I'll assist against the Winged Whirlwind Dragon Beast, but he'll owe me one."
"Exactly like that!"
Other matters were trivial utterances, yet the Winged Whirlwind Dragon Beast posed challenges—that ancient fiend held real power, likely demanding Liu Sheng's involvement too.
"Yes, Elder Zhan!"
No shocks remained; he nodded mechanically.
"Enough, that's it—scram."
Zhan Tian shooed him away casually.
"Alas, such is the divide among mortals."
Despite Zhan Tian's demeanor, he offered respects prior to departing the Three Judicial Departments.
...
"Commander Shen, matters stand thus overall; inquire directly for remaining details."
"Furthermore, Elder Zhan demands clarification."
Within Shen Mansion's grand hall, Cai Kun ignored Shen Chong's ghastly face while conveying Zhan Tian's directives.
"Having returned him, my duty ends. Goodbye!"
"Thank you!"
Though fury blazed inwardly, Shen Chong mustered a twisted grin—utterly hideous!
"Commander Shen ought to thank Elder Zhan. His orders precisely. Given Commander Shen's vast contributions to Great Yu, Elder Zhan noted it, sparing public disclosure."
"Yes!"
Shen Chong dipped his head faintly. Truthfully, gratitude to Zhan Tian was due.
Else, escalation to Great Yu would drag the Shen Family down.
"I shall surely call upon the Three Judicial Departments to show thanks anon."
Shen Chong clasped fists.
"Hehe!"
Cai Kun snickered yet dropped it. Attendance or not lay beyond his concern; mission fulfilled.
"Oh yes, nearly overlooked handing this over."
He flung the Soul Hook Bell to Shen Chong then marched forth.
Post Cai Kun's exit, the expansive hall fell into brotherly silence, dreadfully still.
Shen Chong occupied the head seat, head bowed slightly, deep in contemplation.
Meantime, Shen Tong slumped in a seat, staring vacantly at the hall's roof.
"Brother, no need for doubt. Sacrifice my life to conclude this."
After ages, Shen Tong straightened, eyes on Shen Chong.
Far from foolish!
At the Three Judicial Departments, his doom was clear.
Plus, deception was intentional.
He'd schemed to delay, feign reluctance before confessing.
Swift admission risked Shen Family suspicion from Zhan Tian.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Tian's techniques traced Ye Jinghong's aura via the Soul Hook Bell.
Yet beneficial; spared drawn-out discourse.
"Believe your demise resolves it all?"
Shen Chong raised his gaze sharply. Were it so elementary, a palm strike amid Cai Kun's presence would suffice.
Inviting familial calamity thus—did he fancy easy closure?