Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 2241: Chapter 276: The New Uncrowned King

"Ah!"

Ding Fan’s face changed, and a hint of killing intent flashed across Ye Li’s body. Zheng Tianxing could see through Ye Li’s identity!

In the Central Plains, the Ye Family had several extremely terrifying enemies. If those major forces knew that people from the Ye Family were still alive, they would surely send experts to hunt them down immediately.

"Heh heh!"

Zheng Tianxing chuckled softly, waved his hand, and said, "Brother Ye and Young Master Ding, there’s no need to be so tense. I have no other intentions. If I really wanted to do something, would the three of you still be sitting here now?"

Ding Fan and Ye Li’s previously tense bodies instantly relaxed. Zheng Tianxing was right. If he really wanted to harm Ding Fan, the experts from the major forces in the Central Plains would have already arrived in the Northern Wastelands.

Ding Fan leisurely picked up the teacup and took another sip of tea, shifting his gaze towards Zheng Tianxing and asked, "Chief Steward Zheng, I have some doubts that I can’t understand. Could Steward Zheng possibly enlighten me?"

What Zheng Tianxing did was simply incredible. If Ding Fan couldn’t clarify his questions, he absolutely couldn’t rest easy. After all, Zheng Tianxing was the second-ranked figure on the Northern Wastelands’ War God Ranking. What did he really want to do to him?

As if he knew Ding Fan would ask this, Zheng Tianxing nodded and said, "Young Master Ding, feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."

"Alright then! Were you also involved in the matter of the Netherworld Valley?" Ding Fan didn’t even think before blurting out his first question.

Zhong Zhiyong and Ye Li did not drink tea. They stood expressionlessly behind Ding Fan. When they heard Ding Fan’s question to Zheng Tianxing, their gazes immediately turned to Zheng Tianxing, filled with curiosity.

Signaling the maids and Zheng Qing to leave, Zheng Tianxing only nodded after watching them exit, saying, "I not only participated in this matter, but the entire scheme was orchestrated by me. I had Lin Zhongshan find Brother Zhong to assist in killing Master Daozhen. However, Brother Zhong knows I didn’t take action myself. At the time, I merely set up a Great Formation to trap Master Daozhen."

"Ha~! I must say, the risk I took in this affair was not small. If the major forces of the Central Plains discovered my involvement in the Northern Wastelands’ internal strife, they would question the Zheng Family. If that happened, I would be very much imperiled. Such matters mustn’t be spoken of outside; I hope Young Master Ding, Brother Zhong, and Brother Ye help keep this secret."

"Uh~"

The three of them were extremely surprised. Zheng Tianxing so openly admitted it, acknowledging that he orchestrated the scheme and emphasizing the gravity of the situation. If the forces of the Central Plains found out, he would be killed.

This was tantamount to handing over his leverage to Ding Fan and the others. If any one of them went to the Central Plains with this information, it would be disastrous for the Zheng Family and Zheng Tianxing.

Yet at this moment, Ding Fan was even more confused. Why, after laying out such a large scheme, would Zheng Tianxing not only refrain from killing him but even help him? What was his game?

With these thoughts, Ding Fan frowned and asked, "Chief Steward Zheng, I am even more perplexed now. You, being the mastermind of the plan, why did you not attack us just now?"

"Hehe, why should I attack you? I set this scheme up precisely for you. I merely wanted to gift you Tianmu Sea, and if you dare to accept it, I would offer you the entire Northern Wastelands. Think about it; within the family powers of the Northern Wastelands, where is your rival now? If you wished to unify the Northern Wastelands, it would be as simple as retrieving something from a bag."

"Now, you have seven Sixth Level experts from the Divine Realm under your command; no force or family in the Northern Wastelands can rival you, Young Master Ding. By now, you should understand how important a territory is to a cultivator. With Tianmu Sea or even the entire Northern Wastelands, you would gain countless resources and could even control the lives and deaths of countless individuals in the Northern Wastelands, becoming the new Great Emperor of this Northern Wastelands era."

Zhao Tianba, Madam Yan, and Herr Ningshuang’s aspirations have become reality. Zheng Tianxing orchestrated this massive strategy with the intention of helping Ding Fan acquire Tianmu Sea and consequently unify the Northern Wastelands!

Ding Fan was stunned by Zheng Tianxing’s idea, opening his mouth wide, unable to say a word for quite a while.

Ye Li and Zhong Zhiyong had their own thoughts. Zhong Zhiyong had already suspected this when he first heard it, and now hearing Zheng Tianxing’s confirmation, it matched his conjectures.

Zhong Zhiyong pondered for a moment, and it all became clear. Although Zheng Tianxing appeared somewhat crazy, everything was reasonable. He laid out this scheme too beautifully.

The Zheng Family probably looked down on the small Northern Wastelands, having set their sights on the Central Plains. Hence, Northern Wastelands held little significance for them. However, if using the Northern Wastelands they could form ties with Ding Fan, the new Heir of the Sirius Clan, a Seventh Level Expert in the Divine Realm, this venture would prove beneficial to the Zheng Family. Furthermore, being a young man already capable of slaying Fourth Level Experts in the Divine Realm, and with a mysterious family loyal to him, his future appeared limitless.

Master Daozhen is on the brink of old age and death. At that time, the Four Great Royal Clans will destroy Tianmu Sea, inevitably blood-washing and occupying it. Rather than letting that happen, why not simply give Tianmu Sea to Ding Fan, aiding his rise as the new overlord? For the Zheng Family, it’s all benefits without any downsides.

Ding Fan silently pondered for half an hour, then let out a long sigh, smiling wryly at Zheng Tianxing and saying, "Zheng Tianxing! You... you’re a madman!"

Zheng Tianxing devised such a grand scheme, set such a magnificent chessboard, merely to establish ties with Ding Fan. He used the heroes of the Northern Wastelands as chess pieces, ultimately to hand over Tianmu Sea and the Northern Wastelands to Ding Fan.

He played the game too well, but because of him, countless experts, serving as chess pieces, vanished like smoke, and even more ordinary people died. Even now, there are places within Tianmu Sea still fighting bloody battles.

Master Daozhen is dead, Herr Wanzhan has followed suit, the Divine Heaven Sovereign, Tian Family patriarch, Shenwu Country’s Sixth Level experts, eighty percent of all unmatched experts within Tianmu Sea, and the ten thousand Divine Realm Third Level experts who went to battle, all perished. More than fifty percent of the common people died due to this war.

All of this was merely because Zheng Tianxing wanted to offer a favor to Ding Fan. So many people died, lives were treated with such disdain, and the entire Northern Wastelands turned into a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Zheng Tianxing truly deserved the title of a madman.

Zheng Tianxing, upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, wasn’t angered. Instead, he solemnly addressed Ding Fan, "Young Master Ding, the Northern Wastelands is merely a tiny land; a talent like you is destined to compete in the Central Plains. The struggles there will be far more brutal, and the schemes much more terrifying than the ones I’ve set. You will gradually become numb, and in this Divine Realm, if you wish to reach great heights and stand at the peak, you must become hardened. ’One general succeeds at the cost of countless bones,’—this is an eternal truth. As an experienced elder, your friend, I’ve merely given you a lesson; this~ is also a small gift from our Zheng Family. I, Zheng Tianxing... truly wish to become your friend."

...

The chaos in Tianmu Sea finally subsided, the experts of the Four Great Royal Clans received orders to swiftly retreat. The prominent figures behind them issued a death order: anyone daring to kill another person in Tianmu Sea or seize another Black Obsidian would be executed without mercy.

Zheng Tianxing stood by Ding Fan’s side, Ding Fan now possessing Shenwu Country’s strongest force of Divine Realm Sixth Level experts in the Northern Wastelands. No power could compare to him at this stage. Who dares to cause trouble now? If angered, Ding Fan might lead his experts to the Four Great King Cities, destroying them completely, leaving them no time to grieve.

Madam Yan dispatched samurais to lead troops to reclaim fallen cities, but there was little left to reclaim as most had become scorched earth. All valuables inside were plundered, even the spiritual materials in medicine fields were taken.

Various powers and families within Tianmu Sea began chasing down the troops of the Four Great Royal Clans, after their severe casualties, they certainly wished to capitalize on their victory.

Madam Yan didn’t restrain these pursuing families but advised them not to go beyond Tianmu Sea’s boundaries. Too many had died this time, so she let them vent for a while.

After leaving Tianyuan Auction House, Ding Fan didn’t head to Daozhen Villa but returned directly to Yuexia City. Upon hearing the truth from Zheng Tianxing, he felt reluctant to face Herr Ningshuang, Rufeng, and Madam Yan.

Zheng Tianxing bestowed a grand gift upon Ding Fan. Now, if Ding Fan wished, he could instantly become the new emperor of Tianmu Sea and lead his experts to unify the Northern Wastelands.

However...

Zheng Tianxing didn’t truly understand Ding Fan. His manner of gifting wasn’t quite apt.

Ding Fan felt a guarded indifference towards Zheng Tianxing; for personal gain, Zheng allowed so many to die—he was simply a lunatic!

Yet, one fact cannot be changed.

Ding Fan had become Tianmu Sea’s savior, essentially the protector of all Tianmu Sea forces—a king without a crown, now only possessed the strength to safeguard Tianmu Sea.

As long as Ding Fan remains alive, the Four Great Royal Clans dare not enter Tianmu Sea again; Tianmu Sea once again became their forbidden zone, and Ding Fan became the second Master Daozhen.

The truth of the matter was known only to a few, many among them merely speculated. On the surface, it appeared Ding Fan saved Daozhen Villa, subduing the experts of the Four Great Royal Clans.

Such news spread wildly across Tianmu Sea. Ding Fan’s name is now heard in every corner of Tianmu Sea, with some survivors of the war even dedicating altars to him, worshipping day and night.

...

The Four Great Royal Clans’ troops arrived swiftly and retreated swiftly!

In just ten days, all troops attacking Tianmu Sea retreated entirely. All previously captured islands returned to Tianmu Sea residents, injured samurais began receiving treatment, the deceased were buried, and the blood-red seawater gradually cleared.

Tianmu Sea finally returned to its usual tranquility, but many inhabitants were gone. The original power structure within Tianmu Sea was disrupted, some Fourth Level power islands lost too many experts, lacking the ability to exert influence, making them vulnerable to others’ covetousness. Though the fight just ended, soon families will strive for territories.

Daozhen Villa felt desolate, and Daozhen City seemed vacant, with fewer people than before. Compared to Daozhen City, Yuexia City appeared bustling; all clan heads and leaders from Tianmu Sea came here to pay respects to the new uncrowned king within Tianmu Sea.

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