About half an hour later.

Zhan Tian finally swaggered into the main hall. After taking his seat, he impatiently asked, "What business do you have with this old man?"

Xiaoqi was in the Star Hall, which allowed him some time to relax recently.

Busy managing the fruit trees he had planted in his courtyard, he heard from his subordinates that Shen Chong was looking for him, immediately souring his good mood.

This was also the reason he wasn't showing a friendly face.

"I heard a rumor. Shen Chong is unsure if it's true, so he specially came to inform Elder Zhan."

Shen Chong smiled and spoke softly.

Though a military general, he had dominated the Imperial City for many years and learned to be tactful.

"Rumor?"

Zhan Tian raised his eyebrow, sensing he's up to no good, "Speak your words, let out your fart, this old man is busy, no time for your nonsense!"

If it wasn't for seeing him as the Commander of the Imperial Guard, he wouldn't bothered to meet him.

Any random cat or dog wants to meet, can life go on this way?

"Hehe!"

Shen Chong, knowing his bad temper, cut to the chase, "It's something Shen Chong heard!"

Emphasizing pointedly, he then said, "It's said that the Chief Eunuch has left the Imperial City, and seems to have appeared in the Stone Cave, accompanied by someone. Shen Chong felt it's very important, hence came to inform Elder Zhan."

As his words fell!

The atmosphere in the hall immediately shifted, although Zhan Tian's expression did not change, his eyes locked sharply onto Shen Chong.

Instantly!

A powerful pressure suddenly emerged, making his heart tremble.

"Elder Zhan!"

Shen Chong called out with a suppressed voice, his inner spiritual power beginning to surge.

But in the next moment, the pressure vanished, Zhan Tian calmly asked, "So?"

His question inexplicably made Shen Chong's heart shake.

Looking at his demeanor, still composed and calm.

"With his relationship with Liu Sheng, this shouldn't be the reaction!"

He investigated carefully, Liu Sheng is in seclusion, leaving privately from the Imperial City and appearing at the Stone Cave is a serious crime.

But in his heart, he also started to have doubts.

"Shen Chong is merely curious, nothing else."

What he thought didn't reach his lips, Shen Chong held back because Zhan Tian's behavior was too abnormal.

"However, unsure if anyone else received the information, I came specially for this."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Tian slowly rose.

"It's not easy for the Shen Family to stand in the Imperial City for so many years. You are also a key minister of Great Yu, so this old man hopes for no mishaps!"

"Additionally, last time this old man showed leniency to the Shen Family, so... don't seek death!"

As the word 'death' was spoken!

Zhan Tian's body emitted instant killing intent, even Shen Chong with Dao Realm Level Seven strength felt a bone-chilling cold.

"Is Elder Zhan threatening me?"

"You can interpret it that way!"

Zhan Tian candidly admitted, "Moreover, some people have different values, like you, there is some value, but not irreplaceable. However, some can't be replaced."

"There are things you're not qualified to know yet. Obey, this old man will have someone watch over the Stone Cave, but if disobedient, this old man can make them all perish in the Stone Cave swiftly!"

Shen Chong is indeed the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard, a significant figure with real power.

But in the eyes of giants like Zhan Tian and his ilk, it's nothing much.

Replacing someone isn't difficult.

This is the difference in power.

Dao Realm Level Seven can be considered decent but not top-tier yet.

To be realistic, let's not mention Liu Sheng, even Chen Xuan surpasses him now.

"Boom!"

Zhan Tian's every word fiercely impacted Shen Chong's innermost feelings.

A trace of bitterness even emerged at the corner of his mouth.

He can now confirm, Liu Sheng is at the Stone Cave, yet Zhan Tian remains completely unperturbed, this is the stature of giants.

He thought he was someone significant in the Imperial City, and indeed he was!

But it depends on the comparison!

In front of Zhan Tian and his kind, just an individual.

"Hope Elder Zhan shows mercy!"

"For the sake of Great Yu, this old man won't strike lethally, otherwise, last time wouldn't have shown leniency. But the Stone Cave, life and death are bound to fate!"

"I understand!"

Shen Chong left the Three Judicial Departments, with a dejected expression; he initially thought he could talk with Zhan Tian, but now it's clear he's been too naive.

Or perhaps he's overestimated himself.

The Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard, Dao Realm Level Seven, unexpectedly so insignificant in Zhan Tian's view.

As for why he didn't go to the Three Dukes, it's futile!

In crucial matters, the Three Dukes and they are united.

Giants can only vie among themselves, but he... doesn't have that qualification.

This realization he understood today.

In the main hall of the Three Judicial Departments, Zhan Tian showed disdain.

Dare to come to the Three Judicial Departments to talk to me? Truly think he is somebody!

"Damn thing, how was it discovered?"

Zhan Tian cursed.

Only a few days, already needing to clean up his mess, damn it!

....

Stone Cave!

Wu Guang was dealing with military affairs when his trusted aide entered and whispered, "General, Elder Zhan has sent a communication, wants to see you!"

"Elder Zhan?"

He slightly raised his head, puzzled why Zhan Tian suddenly wanted to see him?

But not daring to delay, immediately left the tent.

In the Stone Cave, ordinary Communication Spirit Talismans are unusable, transmissions must be through Arrays.

At this moment, Wu Guang entered a tent.

"Everyone, withdraw!"

"Yes, General!"

The Guard Army guarding the Array immediately departed the tent.

Afterwards, Wu Guang released several strands of spiritual power, isolating externally, before heading to the central area.

At the center, a copper-colored sphere floated in the air.

This is a specialized Array for communicating with the outside, only contacting certain designated locations.