"So, you're Zhang Da Pao?"
As Xiao Hei bombarded Zhang Da Pao with questions, everyone looked at Lin Zhan, bewildered.
Kong Xiangming and Hao Zhan curiously said to Lin Zhan, "Zhan'er, have these little fellows reverted to their ancestors again? Their physiques are too massive."
Hao Zhan nodded in agreement, looking at the two small horns on Xiao Jin's head.
"That's right, that long worm has grown horns. It's a Platinum, almost ready to transform into a Jiao."
Xiao Hei disdainfully batted Zhang Da Pao towards Xiao Jin.
"Brother Snake, give this three-trickster some electricity, so he stops moving around so much."
Xiao Jin conjured a large ball of lightning on its tail. Seeing Zhang Da Pao being batted over, it unleashed the lightning ball, striking him as if playing badminton.
The moment Zhang Da Pao was hit, a powerful numbness spread throughout his body, rendering him unable to even speak.
"Brother Snake, pass it to me, pass it to me."
Xiao Bao stood on its hind legs, waving at Xiao Jin.
After catching the ball, Xiao Bao passed it to Xiao Ji in mid-air. Xiao Ji then passed it back to Xiao Hei, the cycle repeating endlessly, much to their amusement.
The four little ones were playing, but their "shuttlecock" was Zhang Da Pao, paralyzed and unable to utter a sound.
Kong Xiangming watched the four little ones' antics without much concern, reasoning that Zhang Da Pao, a peak Diamond expert, had considerable vitality and could withstand it for a while longer.
"Zhan'er, can you figure out the advancement method for these four little fellows? Why have they undergone multiple bloodline reversals?"
Hao Zhan also asked with curiosity, "Yes, Zhan'er, if this method is viable, it would put the several divine beast clans deeply in your debt."
Lin Zhan shook his head, a wry smile on his face. "Grandpa Hao, Uncle Xiangming, I do have a method, but I can't afford it. Not counting various spirit medicines and special precious elixirs, just for this advancement, including myself, the five of us consumed nearly 200 King-level spirit cores, and over 30 King-level soul pearls.
"If not for the favor of our ancestors, I wouldn't be able to do this. This is just advancing to Platinum; there's still Diamond, and Lord ranks to come. Who knows how much more it will cost down the line?
"What's more, the Golden Core used by Xiao Jin and the other four for this advancement was given to me by a powerful human expert. I have no idea where I would find such high-level spirit pills again next time."
Kong Xiangming and Hao Zhan exchanged surprised glances.
"Good heavens, so many King-level spirit cores are enough to nurture ten Kings. And it was just for you few youngsters to advance to Platinum? What kind of crazy person came up with this method?" Hao Zhan, being a straightforward person, blurted out.
Kong Xiangming looked at Hao Zhan in bewilderment. "Uncle Hao, have you been infected by Zhang Da Pao too? Our Huaxia isn't lacking in resources. Besides, with the ancestors of Zhan'er's family, this is nothing to them."
He then pointed at Zhang Da Pao, who was being used as a badminton shuttlecock. "He's a peak Diamond, and Da Pao's strength is not weak. But look, you could say that any one of these little guys has the power to easily kill him.
"Think about what Zhan'er and these four little ones will be like once they reach the Emperor rank. To put it broadly, if the five of them are conferred the title of Great Emperor, which family among them doesn't have a Great Emperor? They would guarantee their advancement even if it meant selling everything they own."
Lin Zhan nodded from the side, "Yes, yes, that's true. We brothers are indeed geniuses."
Kong Xiangming, who had been brimming with excitement, suddenly calmed down after hearing Lin Zhan's words. If these five shameless individuals were to reach the Great Emperor rank, Huaxia's human race would likely gain no good reputation among the myriad worlds.
It must be said, Kong Xiangming, as a descendant of Sage King Kong, truly considered the human race of Huaxia at all times.
Zhang Lingxiu elegantly walked out and bowed to Kong Xiangming and Hao Zhan. "Uncle Xiangming, Grandpa Hao, please come inside and have a seat."
Kong Xiangming said with a smile, "Lingxiu girl, we won't be sitting. We just came to persuade Zhan'er to attend classes. Since we've finished our discussion, we should be heading back."
"Yes, Lingxiu girl, you need to manage Zhan'er properly. I've realized it now; he only listens to you, his wife. Even his father's words are like farts to him," Hao Zhan said carelessly.
Kong Xiangming said awkwardly, "Uncle Hao, how can you speak like that?"
"Haha, my apologies, girl. Your Grandpa Hao is a coarse man, forgive his lack of manners."
"Ah, what the heck, ah, what the heck, help me, Dean!" Zhang Da Pao finally cried out for help as the paralyzing effect wore off.
Zhang Lingxiu looked curiously at Zhang Da Pao and the four little ones. "Alright, you guys, let him go."
Xiao Hei executed a powerful smash on Zhang Da Pao, sending him crashing to the ground.
Disdainfully, he looked at Zhang Da Pao and said, "Are you convinced? If not, we can fight for a while longer."
Xiao Bao bared its teeth and said, "That Da Pao, if you're convinced, then follow the rules and offer tea and apologies to my boss. If you're not, then as Brother Hei said, we'll just beat you to death."
Zhang Da Pao shook his dazed head and looked at the four ferocious giant beasts before him. He knew today would not end well.
So, he conceded, "I'm convinced. I'll do as the rules dictate."
Lin Zhan drank the tea Zhang Da Pao offered as an apology. "Today, for the sake of my Uncle Xiangming and Grandpa Hao, I'll spare your life and teach you a lesson. Never again insult the heroic spirits of Huaxia who died on the battlefield. Even doubt is not allowed.
"My current standing, and my Lin family's current standing, were earned by generations of my family's lives. My grandfather and two uncles shed blood on the battlefield. I, Lin Zhan, have personally slain no fewer than ten thousand soldiers of the Myriad Races Alliance. Do you think you are qualified to judge me?
"Without waiting for Zhang Da Pao to speak, Lin Zhan turned to Kong Xiangming and said, "Uncle Xiangming, take this eyesore back with you. If there's a second time, no matter who it is, I will use their head to pay respects to the fallen heroes."
Kong Xiangming and Hao Zhan nodded and took to the sky with Zhang Da Pao.
After leaving Lin Zhan's villa, Kong Xiangming said to Zhang Da Pao, "Da Pao, do you still think these children are just the sons of noble families? In fact, it's not just Lin Zhan; several of these children have recorded battles of killing Diamond-level opponents while only at the Gold rank."
Zhang Da Pao slowly said, "Dean, I want to join the army on the Myriad Races Battlefield."