Chapter 2722: Flaunting Power!

"Tiannan City Lord Zhao Xun, pays respects to the five Saint Venerables!"

Seeing the five Saint Sovereign Heavens behind Ye Yuan, Zhao Xun's heart surged with shock.

Ye Yuan had truly done it!

These were five Saint Sovereign Heavens—a realm everyone dreamed of but could not attain!

Now, Tiannan City's lord and hall master were both shouldered by him alone.

"Heh, Brother Zhao need not be so polite. We have come this time to offer our apologies!" Hu Ben said with a smile.

"Yes, fifty years ago, our minds were addled, and we committed that foolish act!" said Heavenly Rat Saint Venerable.

"We have brought some gifts to express our apologies, and hope Brother Zhao will forgive us." said Vientiane Saint Venerable.

The five Saint Venerables repeatedly addressed him as 'brother,' leaving Zhao Xun dizzy.

Saint Venerables were calling him 'brother'!

Moreover, these five Saint Venerables had come to apologize!

What on earth had happened?

In truth, Zhao Xun and the others had thought Ye Yuan would not return.

But now, not only had Ye Yuan returned, but the five Saint Venerables' attitude was so good it left them at a loss.

"Ah! Several Saint Venerables are too kind. This is no place for pleasantries; please enter the city for a chat."

Zhao Xun dared not be remiss and observed all formalities.

After all, these were five Saint Venerables!

Being called 'brother' by five Saint Venerables made Zhao Xun feel utterly uncomfortable.

"Master Ye, please!" The few of them dared not go first, letting Ye Yuan lead.

Zhao Xun's jaw dropped.

"Third Hall Master is truly incredible! The five Saint Venerables are so respectful to him!"

"Hey, back then the five kings attacked Tiannan with such high spirits. Now that they've broken through to Saint Venerable, they've become very polite!"

"Tsk, Third Hall Master pacified the Jihan Sea Domain and now has subdued the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains! Our Tiannan City is safe from worry!"

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The strong in the city witnessed this scene, each shocked yet filled with pride.

Tiannan had always survived in the cracks between the two great northern and southern powers, living in great frustration.

But ever since Ye Yuan arrived, everything had changed.

Ye Yuan went to the Jihan Sea Domain, and the Jihan Sea Domain sent envoys, vowing never to invade Tiannan.

Ye Yuan went to the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains, and the five Saint Venerables came personally to apologize!

This Third Hall Master was truly a divine figure!

Once inside the city, pleasantries were inevitable.

In their speech, the five Saint Venerables were very humble, leaving Zhao Xun and the others sighing with emotion.

They knew the five Saint Venerables were showing respect for Ye Yuan's sake!

Now, thinking back, Meng Hanfeng had truly sought far and neglected what was near!

Right under his nose was an astonishingly formidable figure, yet he had chosen a most disgraceful way to be remembered.

Hum!

Suddenly, a terrifying aura descended, enveloping the entire Tiannan City.

"Who is the current city lord of Tiannan City? I, Meng Hanfeng, have arrived. Why do you not come quickly to pay homage!" A thunderous voice resounded throughout Tiannan City.

It was Meng Hanfeng!

Inside the city lord's mansion, everyone looked astonished.

"City Lord Meng, he has broken through to Saint Sovereign Heaven!" Zhao Xun exclaimed in surprise.

Regardless, breaking through to Saint Sovereign Heaven was no small matter.

Especially since this was the first Saint Sovereign Heaven in the Tiannan region!

Wu Ji'an, however, said disdainfully, "Hmph! That bastard still has the nerve to return! If not for him, how would the Tiannan region have been ravaged?"

Song Tianyang added, "Back then, when Tiannan ran with blood, he hid like a turtle. Now that he's broken through to Saint Sovereign Heaven, he wants to return and be city lord! Hey, what a clever scheme!"

As for Meng Hanfeng's character, everyone in Tiannan City now held it in contempt.

Hu Ben and the other five, hearing Meng Hanfeng announce himself, were already burning with rage.

"That despicable coward has finally shown himself! Heh, he probably never imagined that the five of us would break through to Saint Sovereign Heaven at the same time! Let's go out together and deal with this fellow!" Hu Ben roared angrily.

Just as they were about to move, Ye Yuan smiled and said, "No rush. Meng Hanfeng has come to show off his power; it wouldn't be good not to let him have his fill. Besides, if you all go out like this, you might easily scare him off!"

Hu Ben and the others nodded inwardly, thinking Ye Yuan was meticulous.

Five against one seemed overwhelming, but rushing out like that could easily frighten Meng Hanfeng into fleeing.

If a Saint Sovereign Heaven wanted to run, it would be hard to kill him.

But if they caught him off guard and surrounded him, Meng Hanfeng would not find it so easy to escape.

"Heh, Master Ye is truly formidable!" Heavenly Rat Saint Venerable gave a thumbs up.

Ye Yuan said to Zhao Xun, "Let's go meet this city lord!"

Zhao Xun nodded slightly and followed Ye Yuan out the door.

Stepping into the air, Ye Yuan saw a middle-aged man in blue robes, hands clasped behind his back, eyes turned skyward, looking insufferably arrogant.

This was his first time seeing Meng Hanfeng, and his first impression was that of a petty man who had achieved his ambitions.

Perhaps he hadn't been like that before, but now, indeed, he was exactly that way.

Meng Hanfeng obviously noticed the two, his gaze darkening as he said, "Hmm? Zhao Xun, I didn't expect you to have broken through! So you are the one in charge of Tiannan City now? But why do you not bow to me?"

As he spoke, Meng Hanfeng's eyes widened, and a powerful pressure surged forth.

Zhao Xun snorted coldly, "Meng Hanfeng, you still have the nerve to return! Do you know that fifty years ago, the entire Tiannan region nearly fell into ruin because of you?"

Meng Hanfeng was completely unconcerned, saying lightly, "Just a bunch of ants; dead is dead, what's the big deal? Are a bunch of ants more important than my breakthrough to Saint Sovereign Heaven? Besides, isn't Tiannan City... doing just fine?"

In fact, Meng Hanfeng was quite surprised when he descended upon Tiannan City.

Tiannan City was actually intact!

From within the city came waves of powerful auras, suggesting the losses were not too great!

Back then, the beast tide's might was something he had witnessed firsthand.

It had failed to destroy Tiannan City?

But regardless, it was best that it hadn't been destroyed.

At least he wouldn't have to take over a mess.

"You! You are truly shameless!" Seeing Meng Hanfeng's lack of remorse, Zhao Xun was left speechless with anger.

Meng Hanfeng said lightly, "Those five beasts were powerful, and I was no match for them back then. But now that I have broken through to Saint Sovereign Heaven, I am the true master of the Tiannan region! It's time to take revenge on them! By the way, who is this young man beside you? He looks somewhat unfamiliar."

Zhao Xun said solemnly, "He is called Ye Yuan! You should have heard of him."

Meng Hanfeng frowned slightly, as if recalling something, and smiled, "So it's that alchemy genius! I was busy entering the secret realm back then and never had the chance to meet you. Not bad, not bad. From now on, you will follow me!"

Zhao Xun rolled his eyes upon hearing this.

How had he never noticed before that this guy was so full of himself?