Chapter 2361 - 2364: The Petite Maiden of Destiny

"A woman with divine powers kneels in devotion, even good-hearted people can turn into butchers. Beneath the sky, the man with a sincere smile is my man!"

As Shen Qiang, surrounded by a group of beauties, left with a cadre of strong individuals, the rain ceased and a crescent moon rose. Under the bright moonlight, a petite figure stood gracefully on the tree branches, her white ankles adorned with a delicate anklet, gazing at Shen Qiang's departing figure and murmuring.

"It's him, it can't be wrong, he's the man destined for me in the prophecy of my master, the one who can inherit our school's divine arts!"

The petite girl's eyes sparkled with excitement, her voice filled with joy.

The black crow perched on her shoulder let out a strange laugh and suddenly said, "I knew it was him when he could restrain the Golden-eyed Jade Flower Gu back in the Illusion Demolition Group. You should have revealed your intentions to him then. You're so beautiful, he'd surely like you."

The petite girl frowned and said, "Not necessarily, he already has so many beautiful women around him now."

"None as pretty as you." The black crow cawed, "That Youying is a Spiritual Body. The most beautiful one beside him now is the woman with the divine aura; you won't lose to her."

The petite girl was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, saying, "We should go."

With that, she turned around, and her figure vanished.

"You've got a good disciple."

As the petite girl disappeared, Gong Ziyi's grandfather, remaining in place, coldly looked at the Dragon Group's War God and said, "Shen Qiang is very powerful, astonishingly so. Despite his youth, he's far more mature than Gong Ziyi."

"Still want to fight?" The Dragon Group's War God replied calmly.

Gong Ziyi's grandfather chuckled, then his expression turned stern as he looked at the Dragon Group's War God and said, "The waves always push forward along the Yangtze River; this is their era. I said young people's affairs should be resolved by young people. Ziyi is extraordinarily talented, far surpassing me back then, but this Shen Qiang's talent is stronger, far surpassing you in your prime."

The Dragon Group's War God remained silent for a long time and then said, "Are you really done fighting? Without you, the years feel quite lonely."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather laughed softly, then took a deep breath and said, "We've fought for many years. I couldn't beat you, but in my eyes, your mind is all muscle. Shen Qiang is remarkable. He's much more rational than you were in your youth."

"My disciple defeated your grandson, which means I've won over you once again." The Dragon Group's War God raised an eyebrow.

Gong Ziyi's grandfather chuckled and said, "Is it the Dao Fruit you gave? The elixir pills you taught about? The demons following him willingly, those strong ones obeying him—is this your teaching? Your mind is indeed all muscle. You're just lucky you picked up a treasure. If you were the one teaching them entirely, I guess the result would be someone yelling, 'In the face of absolute power, all schemes are jokes.'

"That's the truth." The Dragon Group's War God raised an eyebrow indifferently and said, "There are many kinds of power, and in any domain, an absolute powerhouse is unshakeable by tricks."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather smiled and said, "I plan to hand over all my subordinates to my grandson after returning."

The Dragon Group's War God frowned, "Are you sure he can handle it? Those brats you're thinking of handing over even give me a headache."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather laughed, sighed, and said, "We've gotten old, always clinging to our little things, thinking young people aren't reliable, unable to trust them, but really, they're excellent. We all know this; we just don't want to admit it."

The Dragon Group's War God frowned and said, "You haven't answered my question."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather smiled, "If Shen Qiang were here, he'd understand. I genuinely believe that after today's incident, Gong Ziyi has grown."

"Not necessarily." The Dragon Group's War God frowned.

Gong Ziyi's grandfather laughed, "The reason I never trusted him is because he'd never lost. He's never experienced the pain of failure, and being smooth sailing, he got used to doing as he pleases, never considering the consequences."

"But from today onwards, he won't anymore because he lost. He lost the love he held dear for years, lost the dignity of the first son, and much more. Were Shen Qiang narrow-minded, he would've lost his own life."

"The one who cried, kneeled, and acted recklessly will inevitably reconsider his future path. He's not stupid, not a complete fool. Today, for him to plead with Shen Qiang for those around him means he's started to think about others, so I believe his tomorrow is destined to be brilliant."

The Dragon Group's War God frowned, "Everything you've mentioned, Shen Qiang already has, do you think he will be stronger than Shen Qiang?"

Gong Ziyi's grandfather chuckled, "Do you know why among so many brothers, only I kept up with you, reaching the Mahayana Realm? Obsession. I refused to accept you, wanted to fight you, so I trained harder, more diligently, right or wrong, just not to lose to you."

"My grandson is very much like me, not the kind who just talks about revenge and lets it go. He will become stronger; he absolutely doesn't want to lose to Shen Qiang over anything again, so he'll be very careful, very cautious, and he'll beat Shen Qiang."

The Dragon Group's War God laughed, "You're still as crafty as ever. Shen Qiang won't lose. Before he climbed from the very bottom, he's already been through so much. He understands people deeply, knows when to be ruthless, and when to be lenient. It's not talent, but because he's genuinely experienced it all."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather laughed and after a moment of silence said, "Actually, you're right. Shen Qiang is different from others. He indeed behaves far more maturely than his age. He's smart, powerful, adored, and at least, the Great Demons of Heshenghe will never betray him."

"Moreover, speaking of today, he also gave Ziyi a good lesson. I'm actually very grateful to him for winning against Ziyi today, otherwise I'd be really worried he'd lose everything in one go."

The Dragon Group's War God said, "He has already lost everything. The ones who walked out alive number less than one-fifth."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather raised an eyebrow and said, "Those who died were just the surface. At the funeral, the Four Great Generals are present. Even without my help, he's still that noble prince of the abyss. But don't you, this old guy, want to retire?"

The Dragon Group's War God laughed, then seriously said, "That depends on whether Shen Qiang is willing to commit his life to the Dragon Group. Moreover, speaking of the current situation, his cultivation is still somewhat lacking. Before his cultivation is perfected, I don't intend to shackle him."

Gong Ziyi's grandfather laughed, "Hypocrite, you're reluctant to give up your power. If my grandson possessed Shen Qiang's temperament and strength, I'd have retired already. So, let's chat another day, anytime you figure it out, you're always welcome to come to my place for tea."

The Dragon Group's War God laughed, "I will."

"Ah, if there was Yuyu, why birth Liang." Gong Ziyi's grandfather lamented as he disappeared.

The Dragon Group's War God also laughed, vanishing with the words, "Seems like I should also consider retirement now."