Chapter 1476 — Face to Face Once More
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And Wei Zhao, though startled by how quickly Zhang Naipao had advanced, still regarded him as the same Zhang Naipao he could trample underfoot whenever he pleased! A peak mid-Xuan Rank expert, same as himself—on the surface they sounded evenly matched, but Wei Zhao had cards up his sleeve that could contend even with Earth Rank experts. Why should he fear someone of his own level?
Thus, in Wei Zhao's heart, there wasn't even contempt—only indifference.
Neither of them spoke, staring at each other in silence.
The few people around Zhang Naipao were puzzled by his behavior. "Paoge, what's wrong?"
"I spotted an old acquaintance. I'll go over and say hello!" Zhang Naipao said coolly. Though he could have ordered any one of his followers to deal with Wei Zhao for him, he chose not to. How else could he show off his own glory?
One day, he would personally crush Wei Zhao underfoot and trample him at will—that was his promise to Zhong Yongliang, and he was determined to fulfill it!
"Oh?" Zhuang Niaopao was taken aback. He sensed something odd in Zhang Naipao's words but couldn't fathom what he meant, so he could only follow behind him toward Wei Zhao, not daring to take any initiative.
"Isn't this Leader Wei Zhao? Not throwing your weight around at school, so what are you doing here?" Zhang Naipao looked at Wei Zhao and sneered. "This isn't a place for you. It's dangerous—you could lose your life any moment!"
"Peak mid-Xuan Rank strength? Sounds very impressive." Wei Zhao looked at Zhang Naipao and spoke.
Zhang Naipao was momentarily stunned that Wei Zhao could pinpoint his cultivation level at a glance! And from Wei Zhao's tone, he seemed... dismissive? Could it be that he was an even more formidable expert? At that thought, Zhang Naipao's wariness immediately rose.
But wait—that couldn't be right. This Ice Palace trial had set a clear restriction on cultivation: participants must be Xuan Rank experts. That meant even if you were at peak late Yellow Rank and about to break through, you still couldn't take part. Likewise, even if you'd just broken through to Earth Rank a minute ago, you also couldn't participate.
So Wei Zhao's strength had to be at Xuan Rank as well. As for exactly what level within Xuan Rank, Zhang Naipao didn't concern himself, because he had his own trump cards! As long as his opponent didn't exceed Xuan Rank, victory was assured! Even against an early Earth Rank expert, he had the strength to put up a fight—he might sustain some injuries, but survival was more than guaranteed.
This was precisely why Zhang Naipao was favored by the sect's old ancestor—in all these years, no disciple as diligent, hardworking, and daring as Zhang Naipao had emerged in the sect.
"Impressive or not, you'll find out soon enough!" Zhang Naipao let out a cold laugh. "Too bad Brother Liang isn't here—if he could watch me beat you to death, that would be most satisfying!"
"So you haven't forgotten about avenging Zhong Yongliang?" Wei Zhao couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. "No matter how strong you've become, you're still Zhong Yongliang's dog."
"Dog or lackey, it makes no difference to me. Wei Zhao, this grandfather of yours will spare your worthless life today—I'll settle things with you when I next see Brother Liang. But while you escape with your life today, you won't escape punishment. Take this!" As he spoke, Zhang Naipao suddenly lashed out with a palm strike toward Wei Zhao!