Zhang Hao immediately cultivated Divine Travel.
During this period, due to his urgency to improve his cultivation, he spent three days almost without rest, cultivating Divine Travel to Great Accomplishment. The special attributes of Divine Travel made Zhang Hao feel his combat power had increased significantly again.
Zhang Hao arrived at the Zhang Family mansion.
Although Zhang Hao's status in the Zhang Family was currently unparalleled and he was riding high, he still did not move back to the Zhang Family. Instead, he lived in the courtyard he had previously bought outside. Having gotten used to living outside, he had no plans to move back. Grandpa wanted Zhang Hao to move back, but seeing Zhang Hao's firm attitude, he no longer brought it up.
Just as Zhang Hao returned to the Zhang Family, suddenly, a chilling aura swept through the world.
"Who is it?"
Zhang Yaobang, Zhang Hao, and others arrived at the square.
When Zhang Hao looked up into the air, his heart trembled. He saw three people standing in the void before him.
"Martial King?"
Because only a Martial King could stand freely suspended in the air.
Three men, two of whom were Middle-aged men, stood behind a White-robed Youth, appearing to be attendants.
What a terrifying aura.
Zhang Hao was secretly surprised. The aura of these three people, especially that of the White-robed Youth, was even stronger. It was even far above that of Gu Long, the Deputy Dean of Tianba Academy he had seen before.
Why did these people suddenly come to the Zhang Family? For some reason, Zhang Hao had a very bad feeling in his heart.
"Where is the Zhang Family Head?"
The White-robed Youth's expression was extremely arrogant. However, the man standing behind him spoke.
Zhang Yaobang also felt that the visitors were unfriendly. His heart sank. If these three Martial King Realm Martial Warriors were to act, their Zhang Family would be doomed this time.
"May I ask why you have come to our Zhang Family!" Although Zhang Yaobang knew the three looked unfriendly, he still spoke neither subserviently nor haughtily.
"Who is Zhang Hao?"
The White-robed Youth standing at the front finally spoke.
Are they here for me?
Zhang Hao was slightly startled. Despite this, he still stepped forward and said calmly, "It is I!"
"You... deserve to die..."
The White-robed Youth's gaze turned cold!
"Boom!"
Zhang Hao immediately felt a mountain-like pressure suddenly press down on him. He had no power to resist and was directly crushed to the ground. His insides felt like they were burning, and the power in his entire body could not circulate at all.
"Zhang Hao!"
"Presumptuous!"
A Martial King behind the White-robed Youth let out a cold snort. His powerful vital energy suddenly erupted, pouring down like a tangible force.
Zhang Yaobang and several Elders were just about to rush forward, but a powerful pressure suddenly bore down.
Zhang Yaobang and the others suddenly knelt on the ground, spitting up large mouthfuls of blood, their expressions becoming listless.
"Why!"
Zhang Hao roared. He was unwilling and did not want to be trampled upon like this for no reason.
"Weak, truly too weak. You are so weak, yet Zi Qian still likes you? How are you worthy of Zi Qian?" The White-robed Youth smiled faintly. His smile carried endless mockery, and his gaze seemed to be looking at an ant.
"Zi Qian, so it was because of Zi Qian!" Zhang Hao gave a bitter smile.
Although this was the case, from the White-robed Youth's words, he knew that Zi Qian loved him deeply. This was the only comfort in Zhang Hao's heart.
"Zhang Hao, a weakling like you, an ant, being with Zi Qian is like a toad wanting to eat swan meat. From now on, you are not allowed to associate with Zi Qian, otherwise, hehe, you will bear the consequences." The White-robed Youth's voice was very overbearing, as if he were stating something obvious.
"Weak! Hahaha, you've only lived a few years longer than me, what right do you have to call me weak! If I reach your age, I will definitely be stronger than you!" Zhang Hao said angrily.
"Oh. You mean if I give you time, you, this ant, can surpass me?"
The White-robed Youth found it amusing, his gaze filled with deep mockery.
"Hmph, in two years, I will definitely repay today's humiliation," Zhang Hao roared.
"Alright, I'll give you time. In two years, I hope by then, you, this ant, can bounce around nicely and make me look at you with new eyes." The White-robed Youth's smile carried a hint of teasing.
"Who exactly are you?" Zhang Hao gritted his teeth, staring deeply at the White-robed Youth, as if wanting to imprint his figure into his mind.
"Remember, my name is Xiao Long. If you hate me, hehe, feel free to seek revenge!"
As his voice fell, the three of them broke through the air and left.
"Xiao Long... Xiao Long..."
"Ah! Ah!"
"Xiao Long, I, Zhang Hao, will definitely avenge this!"
Zhang Hao roared madly.
On a hillside outside Ninghai City.
Xiao Long and two Martial Kings looked towards Ninghai City, a trace of interest appearing on their faces, and smiled faintly, "I didn't expect Zi Qian, who awakened the Heavenly Wind Body, to be born in such a small country. It seems we cannot underestimate the geniuses in these small countries; pearls can also emerge from the mud and sand."
"Hehe, Xiao Long, only a Prodigy like Zi Qian Princess is worthy of you. However, your subordinate doesn't understand why you didn't seize the opportunity to kill that boy. This way, Zi Qian Princess would also give up her thoughts and find it easier to accept you," the Martial King beside him asked with a hint of confusion.
"If I killed him, how would Zi Qian see me after she found out? I don't want Zi Qian to have any ill feelings towards me. Moreover, no matter how much that boy jumps around, he is just an ant. It's not worth me doing that." Xiao Long's face showed deep disdain.
"Xiao Long still thinks far ahead!" the Martial King said flatteringly.
"However, this boy has some talent to be able to Cultivate to Great Martial Master at this age. In a while, it will be time for the College assessment. You should know what to do. Although Young Master won't kill him, I will make sure this ant can never rise again and give him no possibility at all. Hehe, perhaps letting him experience despair amidst hope is also a very interesting thing." Xiao Long's face showed a smile.
"Xiao Long, your subordinate understands what you mean," the Martial King said in a deep voice.
After Zhang Hao returned home, he shut himself in and did not come out. He locked himself away for a day and a night. This incident was a huge blow to him. If he could not overcome this hurdle, his martial will would be damaged. Of course, if he could endure it, it would also be a form of tempering for him.
But after Zhang Hao opened his door, Little Xiang, the maidservant guarding the door, said joyfully, "Young Master, you've finally come out! Supreme Elder was very worried about you!"
"Where is my Grandpa?"
"Supreme Elder is handling matters in his room," Little Xiang said quickly.
"Alright then, I'll go find Grandpa right away," Zhang Hao nodded slightly.
"Mm!"
Little Xiang nodded quickly.
"Young Master, are you really alright?" Little Xiang lowered her head, her voice filled with concern.
"Don't worry, Young Master has figured it out. There's no obstacle I can't overcome! Little Xiang, thank you for your concern," Zhang Hao smiled slightly.
"Then Little Xiang is relieved," Little Xiang said with a happy smile on her face.
Zhang Hao walked towards Grandpa's room. He wanted Grandpa to know that he would be a completely new person from now on.