Chapter 4145 — Full Retreat
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Di Xingdao truly lived up to his name as the ruthless figure who had once run rampant across Zhongding Island—a full-fledged expert of the early Xuan Ascension stage, and just like that, killed off with a single effortless punch. His reputation for slaying foes above his own level was indeed no empty boast!
Amid the shock of the whole assembly, Si Haitao—who had until then been on the closest terms with Nan Tian Liuguang—caught a glance from Di Xingdao from afar and felt his scalp go numb with fright. Unwilling to linger a moment longer, he hurriedly led his people in pursuit down the mountain.
Though Nan Tian Liuguang had been struck off Zhongding Mountain with a single punch and could not possibly escape grave injury, he was not necessarily dead just yet. If he could be found in time, there might still be a thread of hope—after all, he was an expert of the early Xuan Ascension stage, and his vitality was far tougher than a cockroach's.
Among the crowd fleeing in panic behind Si Haitao, Wei Zhao unexpectedly spotted the figure of an old adversary—none other than Old Ancestor Xuanchen!
This sudden discovery caught Wei Zhao off guard, though not entirely without preparation. After all, Xueli had said earlier that Old Ancestor Xuanchen had been transported to Zhongding Island along with them, and back in the secular world, Xuanchen had gone out of his way to curry favor with Nan Tian Liuguang. Now that he was on Zhongding Island, following Nan Tian Liuguang around was hardly surprising.
Judging by Xuanchen's attire now—the same uniform as the several others around him—barring any surprise, he must be one of the cultivator academy's people.
Watching Xuanchen's retreating back, Wei Zhao's lips curved into a slight arc. Had the occasion not been so sensitive, crowded as it was with so many great figures, he would certainly have struck out and detained the man.
Still, now that he knew the other was from the cultivator academy, dealing with him another time would pose little difficulty. With Wei Zhao's present strength at the early Golden Core stage, Xuanchen should no longer be his match anyway.
A dead silence hung over the assembly for a long while. Under the gaze of all present, the Lord of Zhongding Island had no choice but to announce, "Di Xingdao's challenge is successful. As Lord of this island, I declare that from this day forth, Di Xingdao shall once again assume the post of Deputy Lord of Zhongding Island."
The crowd immediately erupted into another clamor. Though this was only to be expected, they had come today intending to cheer Nan Tian Liuguang on and lend him their support. Who could have imagined that in the blink of an eye the leading man would become Di Xingdao instead? How were they supposed to face this?
Still, having risen to the top of their various factions, these people were hardly lacking in depth or thick skin. They promptly suppressed their discomfort and crowded around to congratulate Di Xingdao.
After today's battle, Di Xingdao's strength was beyond doubt. At the realm of Nascent Soul Grand Perfection, he already stood among the very few at the pinnacle, and with the halo of authority as Deputy Lord of Zhongding Island, no faction would dare to make an enemy of him lightly.
Even if they could not befriend and win him over, they at least must not let today's events leave Di Xingdao bearing a grudge against them—otherwise they would be bringing great disaster upon themselves out of thin air.
Yet faced with these hollow flatteries from the great personages, Di Xingdao could not be bothered to pay them any mind. He strode straight over to Wei Zhao, and the two clasped arms in joyful reunion.
"Brother Tian, we'll have to celebrate properly when we get back today—killing Nan Tian Liuguang in a single move and reclaiming the post of Deputy Lord, that's a joyous occasion of the highest order!" Wei Zhao greeted him with a laugh.