Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 258 The Real Boss

When Lei Mang saw this thin film, his eyes were filled with ecstatic joy.

Chi Ying, abandoning his previous humility, said with disdain, "You think you can change the world of Mangyuan? You're far too arrogant! Do you really think we're made of clay? I'll show you what it means to be outmatched!"

After speaking, the three men's demeanor changed instantly. Their previous servile attitude vanished completely, replaced by unparalleled confidence.

They watched the two men with smiles on their faces, their eyes filled with the satisfaction of their scheme succeeding.

However, to their surprise, the two people in front of them showed no sign of panic. On the contrary, they were extremely calm.

Just as the group was wondering, Kuang Zheng didn't even look at them, but went straight to the people behind them and said, "I've always been curious, why didn't Chi Ying make a move when they could have unified the Wilderness long ago? The three factions are clearly in competition, so why can they unite without reservation? It turns out there really is a big shot hiding behind them."

Amidst the shocked gazes of the three, Kuang Zheng continued, "I sensed your aura; it's very strong. Strong enough that I have to take it seriously. But if you think you can subdue me with this little bit of power and this transparent membrane, you're far from enough!"

"Hehe~~! Truly, the new generation surpasses the old, and a new generation replaces the old. You humans are indeed a uniquely blessed race, your innate physiques are indeed powerful. It's only been a few years, and you've all grown to this level. You are truly formidable! Hehe~~!"

As these words, filled with the vicissitudes of life, were spoken, an old man who bore a striking resemblance to Chi Ying appeared gracefully.

The difference is that this old man is not a fox-headed human like Chi Ying, but a complete human form.

The moment the old man appeared, Ying Yue finally believed Kuang Zheng's guess: "So the so-called three lords were really just puppets all along. The people behind them are the real leaders of the entire Wild Plains, and even the entire Penglai Planet!"

The old man chuckled and said, "Indeed, indeed. You humans not only possess exceptional talent in cultivation, but your minds are also so meticulous. Truly, you are remarkable! But I am curious, how did you discover this?"

Ying Yue laughed and said, "You guessed wrong. It wasn't me who discovered this, but Zheng Ge'er who saw the clue."

"Oh? You truly are a young hero! May I be so fortunate as to know how you discovered this?" the old man chuckled.

When asked by the old man, Kuang Zheng did not answer, but instead glanced at Ying Yue beside him.

Upon seeing this, the latter immediately realized: "That's very simple! Zheng Ge once told me that the three of them have completely changed since they found out we had reappeared."

"Not only did they not unite to cause us trouble immediately, but they even abandoned their own descendants and hid away. Regardless of whether we killed the seven elders of Noguchi Ridge first, or later wiped out the entire Raiji Mountain clan, the three of them never showed up in the face of repeated provocations."

“We didn’t try to hide our whereabouts along the way. In fact, we made a big show of it, especially on the way to Leiji Mountain. We did it so that they would show up. But strangely, they didn’t show up even with such a good opportunity.”

"Not only did the three of them not set up an ambush at Leiji Mountain, but I also wiped out Lei Mang's entire family, yet I still couldn't find a trace of Lei Mang. If the previous incident at Yekou Ridge could be attributed to Zhu Xian's cowardice, then everything at Leiji Mountain is far too suspicious!"

"You know, we've fought against all three of them several times. Do you think we don't know their personalities? Chi Ying is someone who's used to using underhanded tricks, and as for Zhu Xian, he's a complete beast! He'd even abandon his own son for his own sake. Look at all these years, the Zhu Fruit Spirits in Yekou Ridge used to be plentiful, but in order to improve his cultivation, he's eaten them all up and turned them into rare commodities."

"Those are all his relatives, many of whom are his direct descendants. Yet this beast eats them without the slightest disgust, so cold-blooded and ruthless, it's unbelievable. So this is a beast, worse than a pig or a dog!"

Hearing Ying Yue's evaluation, Chi Ying didn't say anything.

Zhu Xian, who was standing next to him, was furious.

Ying Yue didn't take this to heart at all.

She despised Zhu Xian, that hypocritical and treacherous beast.

"Although Lei Mang has a violent temper, he loves his people to the core. Such a person would never abandon his people without a reason. If he learns that his people have been killed, neither Chi Ying nor that beast Zhu Xian could possibly stop him. In that case, Lei Mang will definitely show up when we arrive at Leiji Mountain."

"But as you all saw, Lei Mang was never seen until Leiji Mountain was razed to the ground. Doesn't that prove everything?" Ying Yue concluded.

Upon hearing this, the old man laughed and said, "Indeed, the one who understands you best is always your enemy. You've seen right through my three disciples."

After saying this, he gave Kuang Zheng a meaningful look, but Kuang Zheng remained silent.

He sensed immense danger emanating from the old man.

This person's strength has far exceeded that of a typical seventh-level cultivator, and he is faintly showing the power of an eighth-level cultivator.

This means that the old man in front of them already possesses strength comparable to that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator at the early stage.

Having already put herself on a completely equal starting line, Ying Yue's eyes widened in shock upon hearing Kuang Zheng's explanation.

He originally thought that Kuang Zheng, who had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, had already stood at the very top of the planet, but he never expected that the seemingly harmless old man in front of him actually had strength that was in no way inferior to Kuang Zheng's.

This was the strongest person she had ever met; she didn't even have the courage to fight him.

This demonstrates the formidable strength of the person who came.

The moment Lei Mang and the other two saw the ancestor, they repeatedly addressed him respectfully. With just a glance from him, the three of them bowed their heads and stood respectfully behind him.

Seeing the doubt in Kuang Zheng's eyes, the old man smiled and said, "Young hero must be very curious. They belong to different clans, so why do they all call me 'Ancestor'? Hehehe... There is indeed a story behind this. Simply put, they are all my disciples."

"Didn't they say that the three major sects have been passed down for countless years? How could they all be your disciples?" Ying Yue asked curiously.

Kuang Zheng spoke first: "History is just a doll dressed up by the victors. How many people can see its true face? Silly girl."

After saying that, he affectionately pinched her nose. Being shown love in front of so many people made Ying Yue blush with embarrassment, but her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

"Hehe... You two are truly an enviable couple, like gods and immortals. You should be traveling the world together, fighting and killing each other is such a killjoy, and what if one of you gets hurt or dies? Wouldn't that be such a pity? Hehe..."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yue immediately cursed, "You damned old ghost, that's why you suddenly died! Humph!"

His words instantly turned the venerable old man's face red.

But being an ancient monster who has lived for countless years, he is indeed exceptional in managing his emotions.

Just as he was about to explode, the anger in his eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by that enviable aura of otherworldly grace.

Kuang Zheng saw that they had both exhausted their probing, and besides, they wouldn't be able to extract any more useful information from each other.

So he said, "Since you can't explain it with your playing, let's settle it with our fists. Young Master Kuangzheng, I presume the three behind you have already told you, but I haven't yet asked your name!"

The man smiled and nodded, then said, "I am Chi Shen!"

The name "naked" was so vivid that Kuang Zheng almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.