Chapter 462: Profound Song: Be My Son!
As the Buddha’s light vanished and the mist dissipated, the floating island of the Li Family once again appeared to the world.
Everyone saw Zhou Tong suspended in mid-air. Although they hadn’t clearly witnessed the battle, having only seen a chaotic mountain descending from the sky, it wasn’t difficult to guess that it was all related to Zhou Tong.
“I don’t believe he can cause such a huge uproar by himself; he must have relied on external forces!”
“Of course, it’s certain that a powerful being behind him has acted. The reason for the obscured vision is to create a mysterious image for him, making everyone fear him!”
Many strong warriors pointed at Zhou Tong, comforting their juniors. “Don’t be too afraid of him; he’s just an ordinary genius. When the Hundred Sects Convention arrives, you’ll see that without the aid of strong warriors, he is nothing impressive!”
“Is that so?”
Some geniuses looked perplexed, pointing at Zhou Tong in the sky, unable to help but ask, “Is this also due to the aid of a strong warrior?”
Once this was said, many turned their gazes to see Zhou Tong with one hand gripping the Seventh Offering’s neck, as if catching a chick, bringing him back to the Li Family, then casually waving to obscure everyone’s sight once more.
This scene left countless strong warriors dumbfounded.
“Indeed, this is also an illusion technique; it only shows that the strong person behind him is far too powerful, reaching a level we cannot investigate!”
Many strong warriors echoed this sentiment; perhaps it was not just self-deception.
In truth, the world held neither truth nor illusion—only unshakeable facts remained.
But for most people, they always lived believing in possibilities that benefitted them, treating them as facts.
Because only in this way could they survive, only like this would they have the courage to face the future, and bestow this possibility the noble name of “hope.”
However, harshly, for the majority of powerless individuals in the world, it is the arduous facts that they ultimately must confront!
Just as they judged Zhou Tong!
…
On the floating island, a crowd gathered, looking at the triumphant youth with admiration, some eyes filled with fanaticism!
“Young Master Zhou will live forever; please allow us to bow down and submit!”
Although they had already said this once, at this moment, all forces respectfully knelt, completely conquered by Zhou Tong’s strength.
“You’re excused… I have received your sincerity; as long as you don’t betray me, I will not forsake you!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
The elder of the Mountain Ghost Clan was the first to speak, and the others followed suit, also calling him Your Majesty.
“Mm…”
Zhou Tong nodded in response, acknowledging the title, then waved his hand, saying, “The great battle is over; there will be no more large-scale conflicts before the Hundred Sects Convention. Everyone, go back and recuperate, waiting for the call!”
“We await Your Majesty’s orders!”
Once his words were spoken, the various forces began to disperse, including the Xuanwu Clan, Celestial Master Clan, Mountain Ghost Clan, and Sword Saint, all departing in disarray.
Only the Little Demoness, Her Majesty the Empress, Profound Song, and several key figures from the Li Family remained.
“What should be done with this person?”
Chen Ju walked up, looking coldly at the Seventh Offering, sharing his disdain for the strong warriors of the Profound Sky Hall.
In response, Zhou Tong made a simple judgment.
“Kill him, seize his cultivation, destroy his physical body, annihilate his soul!”
These few simple words made those around tremble with fear.
This young master was truly decisive to a terrifying degree.
With just a flip of his tongue, he determined the fate of a high-level sage—this was simply the King of Hell incarnate!
“I wholeheartedly agree!”
Luo Zhen stepped forward, his expression fierce as he looked at the Seventh Offering.
When he was imprisoned in the Profound Sky Hall, this old man had often shown himself before him, and a considerable part of his suffering was caused by the other.
“No… you can’t kill me! If I die, the Offering Hall will not let this go easily! Moreover, my elder brother is coming tomorrow to submit compensation; you wouldn’t want any accidents at this moment, would you?”
The Seventh Offering struggled, seizing upon this point in an attempt to bargain for his life.
Upon hearing this, indeed many fell silent; the compensation was undoubtedly a massive fortune, and if the Li Family could obtain it, they would surely skyrocket.
“Does killing you conflict with accepting compensation?”
Zhou Tong scoffed, saying, “Not only do I want you dead, but I also want to execute you in front of your elder brother when he arrives for the compensation—in front of everyone!”
“I want to tell everyone that those who dare to use violence against the Li Family will meet such an end!”
“You!!!”
The Seventh Offering trembled all over, looking at the boy before him in disbelief, a strong sense of regret swelling within him.
Had he known this, he wouldn’t have acted so recklessly; the other was simply a madman.
“Are you not afraid of angering my elder brother and causing irreparable consequences?”
“Hahaha… I want to see if he dares to go back on his word right there, and I want to see if he dares to be reckless! He’d better be brave and give me another reason to act against the Profound Sky Hall!”
As these words fell, the Seventh Offering felt a chill run through him; he realized his fate was no longer in his hands.
Not only that, even Profound Song felt a shared sorrow, a sense of despair rushing forth in her heart.
“Do you have any objections?”
Zhou Tong’s gaze suddenly shifted toward her, making her entire body tense up.
“Save me!”
The Seventh Offering seized onto a lifeline, scrambling to call for help from Profound Song, but was only met with her shaking head in refusal.
“Profound Song, how can you do this? I am your Seventh Grandfather! I’ve watched you grow since you were little; you would abandon this kinship?!”
Upon hearing this, a flicker of pain crossed Profound Song’s face, but she quickly regained her resolve.
“Is there a grandfather in this world who would sacrifice his granddaughter? From today onward, I am not Profound Song; I am Wonderful Dance, and I live only for myself!”
“You!!”
Before the other could continue the emotional blackmail, Zhou Tong interrupted.
“Xia Qiu, Gao Ming, take him down and keep watch. Before Xuan Qiubai arrives tomorrow, there absolutely mustn’t be any accidents!”
Upon hearing their names called, the two immediately took a step forward, their hearts tightening, daring not to even breathe.
They were originally members of the Profound Sky Hall, and now to have them guard the Seventh Offering was clearly a trial.
To work thoroughly was better than to work carelessly; even for the sake of delivering a token of allegiance, they dared not slacken in the slightest.
“Profound Song, you ungrateful person will surely face divine retribution!”
Before being taken down, the Seventh Offering still shouted.
Once everything quieted down, Profound Song felt the air around her condense.
Among those present, she and the Ninth Offering were the only remaining outsiders, while the Empress, the Demoness, Zhou Tong, and the members of the Li Family all stared at her, making her feel like she was on pins and needles.
Clearly, just days ago she was in a position of power, here to determine the fate of the Li Family, yet now she felt like a criminal awaiting judgment, afraid to speak loudly.
“State your intentions; if you have any requests, as long as they aren’t excessive, I might just grant them!”
Zhou Tong looked at her, his words unexpected.
He clearly shouldn’t have been so accommodating.
However, unbeknownst to the crowd, in a previous life, Zhou Tong had traveled alongside the one who called herself Wonderful Dance for a time, mutually supporting each other, which led to today’s leniency.
Upon hearing this, Profound Song was overjoyed, her heart brimming with happiness, yet she quickly suppressed her smile.
She felt she could not appear too eager; she needed to consider her words carefully and make her request tactfully, only then would she avoid a direct refusal.
She looked earnestly at Zhou Tong and said, “Be my son!”
