Chapter 849: Things Changed

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Zhuo Fan jumped down with Gu Santong in his arms and gently patted Three-headed Crows warm plumage, like a good pet he was, Thanks for dropping me. You can go now.

Ugh!

Kunpengs smile crumbled as his face shook. His cold eyes stared straight at the crow with fury.

Three-headed Crow was Kunpengs subordinate, his right hand, obvious by the Chaos Flame he loaned.

As things stood now, even this trusted aide went against him, bringing an outsider without his approval. To top it off, he listened to anothers orders. If that wasnt betrayal, what was?

Zhuo Fan had done it to undermine his authority, to poach his aide.

As the king of beasts, anger was a given. Alas, Zhuo Fan was a distant guest that had yet to push things too far, not enough to warrant conflict. The same couldnt be said about the Three-headed Crow

He directed killing intent towards the crow, releasing bloodl.u.s.t.

The Three-headed Crow shuddered, tearing up in fear as the three heads looked hurt.

[Master, its not me! He made me!]

Not like Kunpeng would believe him. His mind was set on dealing with the three heads and how he was going to vent.

Uhm, senior Kunpeng, Ive come too suddenly and Im imposing on you. I had forced the Three-headed Crow to take me before informing you. Do forgive me.

Looking between one angry and one bitter face, Zhuo Fan chuckled inside. Speaking at the perfect moment, whether intentionally or not.

Kunpeng was outraged, not bothering to mask it as he cursed inside.

[Hes under me and I can do what I want with him. What are you doing helping him out?]

Since he still had use for Zhuo Fan, he had to rein it in. He let out a long breath, pus.h.i.+ng the anger down and speaking in a calm tone.

Gu Santong got ahead of him though, Whats so bad about it? Dads one of us. Wherever I am, its dads home. No point of informing when hes just coming home anyway. Right, uncle?

Uh, yeah, ha-ha-ha

Kunpeng turned to Gu Santong with a weird look then let out a dry laugh, Three-headed Crow, listen here, Zhuo Fan is one of us, so he can come see me anytime. Understood?

Kunpengs smile turned into gnashed teeth at the end, glaring at Three-headed Crow.

Gu Santong was oblivious to the subtleties, taking it at face value. Kunpeng was just teaching his men to look after Zhuo Fan.

Zhuo Fan knew how to read between the lines though.

[Sour since his own man was listening to anothers orders.]

Zhuo Fan shook his head.

The Three-headed Crow felt victim here, bobbing his heads.

Dont just stand there looking dumb, stand aside and wait for Zhuo Fan to leave! Glaring at him one last time, Kunpeng found Three-headed Crow even more of an eyesore.

Three-headed Crow didnt make a peep, it just sat there at the side, like a good subordinate.

Gu Santong asked, Uncle, youre looking mighty angry today. Whats up?

Nothing, nothing, just a toothache. Kunpeng waved his hand.

Pff!

Zhuo Fan almost cracked up.

[Toothache?]

[Youre a sacred beast for crying out loud, immune to cold weapons and the worlds elements, yet youre telling me you got a toothache? Are you alluding to something here, that maybe I p.i.s.sed you off?]

Gu Santong frowned, even for him this reason was hard to accept, but he didnt push it. He returned to hugging Zhuo Fans neck, Uncle, you can just have the bird leave. He doesnt need to send him off because dad said hell always be by my side. He aint leaving, he-he-he!

Oh, rea-, what?

Kunpeng jerked around at Zhuo Fan and shouted, Is young Sanzi right? Youre staying as well? What about your affairs? What about mine? Arent you sorting them out?

Staring at his shocked face, Zhuo Fan smiled, Senior Kunpeng, before I answer, let me tell you my latest exploits. Ive already completed half of your task. Not long ago, I met with the Decimating Dragon Ancestor.

Shuddering, Kunpeng looked amazed, W-what did he say?

Everything, including the events ages ago, as well as my situation. Zhuo Fan smiled and then sighed.

Kunpeng gasped and nodded, looking serious, Since you know everything, what will you do?

What else is there but being on your side, hunted as I am as well? Zhuo Fan looked lonely, Kunpeng, thanks to sirs aid, I have gone from nothing, to having everything. Wife, son, friends, family but its also due to you that I had to cast them all out. I just dont know if I should hate you or thank you

Kunpeng eyed him coldly, When we met, you had nothing, and the same applies now. What changed? Ha-ha-ha anyway, to have everything, you need to keep your life and be the last victor. Im not asking you to like me, nor to be grateful, because were all in this together.

Me and the other sacred beasts cant escape and well need you to do some things for us. So when you said you wanted to find Heavenly Sovereigns remnant and get his inheritance, I knew youd be one of us. Ha-ha-ha, just like I thought, you didnt let me down and survived Lightning Canyon. A true disciple of Nine Serenities. Also, did that old fire dragon have a solution out of this?

Zhuo Fan sighed and explained.

Kunpeng lit up and nodded, I see, so the mortal domain has eight large gaps, the World Wind Tunnel. Ha-ha-ha, the old fire dragons cell has been thrown around yet still found such a secret to help us escape. Far better than me, stuck here in Allbeast Mountain Range. Oh, since there are gaps in the mortal domain, then Heavenly Sovereigns Divine Eye of the Void isnt perfect. If we unite, winning might very well be in sight.

Boy, live on well. Well just might make it in the end, ha-ha-ha Patting Zhuos shoulder, Kunpeng laughed like he was the winner.

Zhuo Fan wasnt in the mood to join him. This was a grudge since ancient times, yet now he got dragged into this mess.

He even had to forsake everything

Zhuo Fans heart was in pain. He sighed and left with Gu Santong, Young Sanzi, youre coming with me now. Well never separate again.

Wait, where are you going? Kunpeng shouted.

Zhuo Fan spoke, I need young Sanzis help to deal with Dragon Ancestors task. Since hes in this mess as well, I dont need to push him away.

The task he gave you should be much easier with just you alone. If in trouble, you can always send me a message for help, so theres no need to take the child with you. Its better for him to stay here and learn from me. Maybe Qilin will be needed later, for the five great sacred beasts to unite. Kunpeng squinted.

Zhuo Fan sneered at his words, Teach? I know exactly how Sundering Thunder Phoenix died. I dont want young Sanzi to die without even realizing, just so you could take his power. Theres no way Ill leave my son in such danger.

Gu Santong looked lost.

Young Sanzi, come with me if you believe me. Ill explain it later. Zhuo Fan spoke.

Gu Santong looked deep in his eyes then nodded.

Kunpengs eyelid twitched and he mocked, You think you can just leave, Zhuo Fan? Where do you think you are, your backyard?

Maybe not before, but now, ha-ha-ha, things have changed.

Zhuo Fan pointed and a huge golden flame appeared.

Kunpeng gasped, Old dragons Dragon Breath Pill?

The Three-headed Crow jerked back in fear.

Humph, you think it can hold me? Kunpeng sneered, It may be his strongest attack, but Im no weakling either. Weve been fighting for ages with none coming out on top. You think you can scare me?

Youre not?

Zhuo Fan had a vile smirk, Oh, yeah, you sacred beasts never had a winner amongst yourselves. Dragon Ancestor cant beat you, so of course Dragon Breath Pill wont work. Though that was before. Kunpeng, remember why you cant leave Allbeast Mountain Range!

Shuddering, Kunpengs face fell.

Yes, you need the aura of the beasts to hide your own. The Dragon Breath Pill cant take you, but it will destroy Allbeast Mountain Range. I wonder if youll manage to survive when Heavenly Sovereign finds you out and comes to kill you.

The azure flame eyes shook and Kunpeng sighed, Clever brat, just take young Sanzi. But are you confident you can keep him safe? Hes a sacred beast offspring, but has yet to mature. Many in the mortal domain have the strength to end him.

Not before, but now I can!

He took back the Dragon Breath Pill and Zhuo Fans left eye shone with the black thunderflame, Because I am his father!

He took Gu Santongs hand and left.

Kunpeng watched in shock.

[What was that?]

The Three-headed Crow rushed over, Master, he did indeed force me to bring him here.

He looked from the crow to the distant Zhuo Fan. Kunpeng sighed, I see, so things have indeed changed