In the main hall, a man in a black robe slowly rose.
His face was filled with rage. For someone to dare intrude upon the Wang family was, in itself, a sign of disrespect.
After he stood up, three more figures appeared in the patriarch's residence.
These were the overseers of the Wang family, including Su Nan and the others.
They were a group cultivated by Wang Canghai specifically to counter the Zhang family.
Not only were they exceptionally skilled in feng shui, but they also possessed fingers akin to Zhang Qilin's.
They could be considered high-fidelity replicas.
"Someone has trespassed into our Wang family. It's been how many years, and this is the first time."
One of them spoke slowly, his voice deep and resonant.
"Hmph, seeking death."
Su Nan said coldly, and then the four of them walked towards Zhang Tian's direction.
Meanwhile, Zhang Tian had already arrived within the entire residence.
The feng shui layout of the residence was extremely ingenious.
"Dragon painting and eye-dotting, dragonfly touching water, and dragon entering the sea—these are all top-tier feng shui techniques."
Zhang Tian murmured, his gaze sweeping around. The fact that the feng shui could impress Zhang Tian indicated that the Wang family possessed considerable knowledge.
"Someone's coming."
Zhang Qilin suddenly spoke from the side. As he finished speaking, indeed, from a nearby building, four figures rushed out like lightning.
Of the four figures, three had already entered old age.
One of them was still in his prime, but perhaps that was only his outward appearance; inside, he was likely an old monster.
"It's him..."
Upon seeing Zhang Qilin, Su Nan's heart leaped, and he froze, his eyes widening.
"There really are those who achieve eternal life. The ultimate is true."
He murmured to himself. How could he not recognize Zhang Qilin?
He would recognize him even if he were turned to ash.
The patriarch of the Zhang family. Yet, after decades, his appearance remained unchanged, while they had aged beyond recognition.
At this moment, the other individuals who had emerged also gasped, unable to accept the visual disparity.
Su Nan was clearly a member of the Wang family from Zhang Qilin's era. Perhaps due to cultivation, he had managed to live this long.
However, it was a pity he lacked the ability for longevity and could only watch himself grow old.
No member of the Wang family possessed the ability to resist aging, which was why the Wang family maintained its influence by constantly rotating members.
The others, upon seeing Zhang Qilin, also revealed expressions of astonishment.
They knew that Zhang Qilin had been as young and inexperienced as them back then. But now? He remained the same, while they had aged.
"So it's the patriarch of the Zhang family. I truly didn't expect this."
Su Nan's voice was icy.
Zhang Qilin was somewhat bewildered. Upon hearing "patriarch of the Zhang family," his head throbbed slightly.
"I never imagined the secret of eternal life was real."
"Tell us where the bronze door is, and we will spare your life."
Su Nan spoke again, his tone aggressive.
The Wang family and the Zhang family had always been rivals. Enemies meeting, naturally, there would be no pleasantries.
"The bronze door? Eternal life..."
As Zhang Qilin heard these words, his head began to ache again. Flashes of memory would appear, but they wouldn't linger in Zhang Qilin's mind.
He tried multiple times to grasp those fleeting memories, but each attempt ended in failure.
In his mind, he saw an ancient, dark door.
But then nothing more followed. Zhang Qilin still hadn't remembered his mission.
"He seems to be having trouble."
A man beside him spoke. After he said this, Su Nan frowned slightly.
Seeing that Zhang Qilin seemed to be recalling something, Zhang Tian felt a flicker of anticipation. He wondered if he would succeed.
If he remembered, perhaps they could go directly to the Queen Mother of the West.
But unfortunately, after a long while, Zhang Qilin did not regain his memories.
"You are the patriarch of the Wang family?"
"No, to be precise, the four of you are."
Zhang Tian looked at the four individuals before him.
The four were very old, appearing to be over a hundred years old.
They were from Zhang Qilin's era.
"Hmph, when we are speaking, what right do you, a mere brat, have to interject?"
Galu's voice was gruff. After speaking, he threw a punch towards Zhang Tian.
Peak Grandmaster strength!
Approaching Great Grandmaster!
Feeling the force of the punch, Zhang Tian smiled faintly.
He had expected at least a Great Grandmaster, but it seemed he had overestimated them.
With a wave of Zhang Tian's hand, a surge of true qi enveloped Galu's incoming fist and flicked it away.
"This strength, you are a Great Grandmaster? How is that possible? In this world, there shouldn't be any Great Grandmasters anymore."
Galu was shocked.
Within the Nine Gates, Grandmasters were the most common. Great Grandmasters were practically non-existent.
After all, this was considered the twilight era, and not much remained in the ancient tombs.
Except for those extremely perilous ancient tombs.
"A mere early-stage Great Grandmaster. Su Nan, aren't you a mid-stage Great Grandmaster? If we join forces, we should be able to deal with this brat."
The other two spoke. As they finished, Su Nan's lips curved.
After all, Zhang Tian was so young, and he, an established Great Grandmaster, should be able to handle him with ease.
"Apologies, I also have my second brother."
Zhang Tian said suddenly.
The expressions of everyone present changed. They had forgotten about Zhang Qilin.
Seeing Zhang Qilin's cold face, Su Nan waved his slender fingers in front of him.
"Who are you, sir?"
He was very shrewd, otherwise, he wouldn't have lived this long.
Zhang Tian was already a Great Grandmaster, let alone the Zhang family elder from a century ago.
His strength must far surpass theirs. Now, there was no point in fighting.
If it had been before, they might have been able to stop Zhang Qilin and the others, but now, the situation seemed to be spiraling out of control.
"I am just a nobody, named Zhang Tian."
Zhang Tian said with a smile.
"What!"
Upon hearing this name, Su Nan trembled all over.
He was too familiar with the name Zhang Tian. He had specifically investigated him before.
He had discovered that this Zhang Tian's family was merely a branch of the Zhang family, nothing more.
He truly hadn't expected that the once weak young man would, in just a few months, transform into someone they all admired.
"Zhang Tian? That brat from the antique shop!"
The others also inhaled sharply. Such a growth rate was monstrous!
Zhang Tian didn't want to waste more words.
After all, he still had many families to visit.
"I have come this time to absorb the Wang family. What are your thoughts?"
Zhang Tian smiled.
Su Nan's face turned ashen.
The Wang family was founded to obstruct the Zhang family. Now, here they were, with the Zhang family coming to absorb them.
Could they endure this?
"It seems, sir, you have come with the intention of causing trouble?"
"Although you are very strong, our Wang family is not to be trifled with."
Su Nan said coldly, and the four individuals before him immediately adopted a combat stance.
"Alas, I originally intended to give you a chance, but it seems the Wang family has no need to exist any longer."
Zhang Tian said coldly.
Once the Wang family was gone, grave robbing would become much simpler, and all sorts of schemes and stratagems would cease to exist.
It was evident that Zhang Tian's ambitions this time were considerable.
Even if he didn't destroy the Wang family, he would force them to grovel at his feet from now on!