Chapter 631 - 620: Romantic Swordsman vs. Shangguan Jinhong

Duann Lang remained hidden in the Ming Family Cemetery, silently observing the events unfolding on one side of the Bamboo Forest Residence.

He saw everything from beginning to end.

From initial envy and jealousy of Nie Feng’s improved skills, to concern and bewilderment after Nie Feng was defeated, and then to shock, helplessness, and disbelief after Ding Ling made a move.

The speed of his change in mindset was astounding.

Not at all inferior to the Profound Nether Two Elders and the Ten Great Evildoers involved.

Most of the Profound Nether Two Elders and the Ten Great Evildoers died with unfulfilled wishes.

After all, they truly did not expect to encounter someone as fearsome and extraordinary as Ding Ling so casually here!

If they had known, they wouldn’t have been so arrogant, and would have scattered like frightened birds!

But unfortunately, that’s often how the world is, full of uncertainty and coincidence.

Duann Lang understood this recently, which is why he always acted very cautiously.

What he didn’t expect was that his caution paid off once again this time.

He was relieved, yet cold sweat broke out on his back, almost scaring him to death.

Because he was part of the group with the Ten Great Evildoers and the Profound Nether Two Elders!

It’s just that these people were more impulsive, arrogant, and claimed to be invincible when together.

Duann Lang was in charge of the intelligence system and understood that with more and more Ascenders and the emergence of people like Emperor Shitian, the world was becoming unpredictable, with too many experts. One must stay cautious and stable.

So compared to the Ten Great Evildoers and the Profound Nether Two Elders, he was more low-key.

And his low profile saved him again this time.

At this moment, Duann Lang was bowing to Ding Ling, feeling immense pressure seeing Ding Ling easily overpower the Ten Great Evildoers and others with a casual palm strike. He lowered his already slightly straightened waist even more, showing even more respect and reverence than Nie Feng.

"You can call me Ding Ling."

Ding Ling said a sentence.

Duann Lang’s pupils dilated, and he raised his lowered head, saying in disbelief:

"You are Ding Ling? The one who defeated Emperor Shitian?!"

"That’s right."

Nie Feng spoke with a hint of pride:

"The Venerable Lord made Emperor Shitian flee in disarray not long ago!"

"Hiss."

Duann Lang took a sharp breath, his legs weakened, almost kneeling on the ground.

The one in front of him was Ding Ling!

The terrifying individual who made the thousand-year-old Master of the Celestial Gate, Emperor Shitian, flee for his life!

Offending him.

It would be instant doom.

Thinking of this.

An idea crossed Duann Lang’s mind. He decisively said:

"Reporting to the Venerable Lord. Honestly, I am now the Intelligence Commander of the Heroes Gathering. I collaborate with the Ten Great Evildoers, Profound Nether Two Elders, Jing Wuming, and others.

This time, I voluntarily led them here to search for the Technique of City-Overturning Love."

"Duann Lang, you..."

Nie Feng was about to say something.

Duann Lang, however, directly knelt down, shouting:

"Now I, Duann Lang, want to defect to the Venerable Lord, hoping the Venerable Lord will not disdain me. I will work myself to the bone till death!"

He paused, glanced at Ding Ling, seeing Ding Ling’s expressionless face, his heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly vowed:

"For the Venerable Lord, I will brave fire and water, smear my head and brain, sparing no effort! If I break this oath, let me, Duann Lang, be pierced by ten thousand arrows, dying miserably!"

"...!"

Nie Feng felt a toothache hearing this.

Yet he was also touched. It seemed Duann Lang had never treated someone so earnestly before!

What he didn’t know was.

As the intelligence leader, Duann Lang understood Ding Ling quite well. This understanding came from Aliens and insights from various sources.

The more he learned.

The more Duann Lang admired, respected, and feared Ding Ling. It was hard to believe such a person could exist in the world, it was simply unfathomable!

What Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun? In front of Ding Ling, they were nothing!

Moreover.

He understood Nie Feng extremely well.

He knew Nie Feng was impartial, unwavering by power, treating Ding Ling as a Venerable Lord, clearly indicating Ding Ling’s character was recognized by Nie Feng!

Someone recognized by Nie Feng must be a person who treats his subordinates generously.

Having thought through this, Duann Lang knelt so decisively!

Following Ding Ling offered far more prospects than following Shangguan Jinhong! Duann Lang was also a decisive person, immediately abandoning Shangguan Jinhong to choose Ding Ling.

"Alright, stand up."

With his Full-Level Observing People Skill, Ding Ling could see at a glance that Duann Lang truly admired him from the bottom of his heart.

Furthermore...

[You obtained an E-level Achievement Medal: You won Duann Lang’s profound admiration and fear!]

[Note: Duann Lang conducted all-round inquiries about you. His understanding of you is exceptionally high. In the whole world, Duann Lang has never been as impressed, fearful, respectful, and awed by a person as he is by you. You are the only one.]

The prompt also confirmed the excellence of Ding Ling’s Observing People Skill from another perspective.

"Thank you, Venerable Lord!"

Duann Lang breathed a sigh of relief. Observing his expression, he realized Ding Ling had initially acknowledged him, and he couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

He immediately began introducing the situation of Unrivaled City and the Heroes Gathering.

It turned out that Heroes Gathering was a major force formed by Shangguan Jinhong from "Romantic Swordsman" and Chengkun from "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber."

This force occupied Unrivaled City and developed rapidly.

It gathered countless experts!

There were not only Ascenders but also natives from this world.

Duann Lang was a representative figure of the local natives.

The Heroes Gathering was making impressive progress, with ambitions of ruling the entire world.

With Duann Lang controlling the intelligence system, he provided timely feedback to Shangguan Jinhong and Chengkun, who halted their relentless advancement, deciding to focus on improving their strength instead.

As long as their strength increased.

Then all problems would no longer be problems.

However, the information on outside forces was only fully understood by Shangguan Jinhong, Chengkun, and Duann Lang.

The Ten Great Evildoers, Profound Nether Two Elders, and others received only partial information from the Aliens, not forming a system, moreover, under the intentional control by Shangguan Jinhong and others.

The news they received became even more fragmented!

They knew only bitter cultivation day by day, acting purely as thugs.

This time coming to the Ming Family Ancient Tomb.

Was just a simple attempt to see if they could uncover the secret of City-Overturning Love to elevate the absolute strength and foundation of the Heroes Gathering.

They didn’t expect to blow up the ancient tomb and blast apart the Bamboo Forest Residence.

Duann Lang quickly said:

"Venerable Lord, I have no feelings for the Heroes Gathering, we merely used each other. Naturally, it cannot be considered a betrayal. I hope the Venerable Lord will understand."

"I hope you will not betray me in the future."

Ding Ling said calmly.

"I dare not."

Duann Lang said fearfully.

Nie Feng also spoke on behalf of Duann Lang.

Ding Ling showed no comment. With his Full-Level Observing People Skill, if Duann Lang had any treacherous thoughts, he naturally would be able to detect it immediately.

Fortunately, Duann Lang hadn’t come into contact with the Fire Qilin Sword and was still in a stage that could be reformed.

Currently, he was still a sincere, brave, and passionate youth.

Although he was quite cunning, but that was a good thing.

As a superior, if he weren’t cunning, wouldn’t he be played like a fiddle by his subordinates?

Not everyone can have a Full-Level Observing People Skill like Ding Ling, directly pushing forward.

"Let’s go and meet Shangguan Jinhong."

"Yes."

...

After a period of time.

Ding Ling and the two others set foot in Unrivaled City.

At a glance.

This Unrivaled City was full of ragged poor people, in stark contrast to the wealthy families with decaying meat and wine behind vermilion gates.

This showed the corruption of Unrivaled City.

With Duann Lang leading the way.

No one dared to stop the three of them.

Soon.

Duann Lang led Ding Ling and Nie Feng directly into the City Lord’s Mansion. After asking Ding Ling and Nie Feng to wait, he went to invite someone.

Ding Ling had just taken a couple of sips of tea.

As the sound of hurried footsteps echoed.

Ding Ling saw two people rushing over.

One was tall and robust, with an overbearing aura, exuding the demeanor of a dominant figure;

The other was dressed like a monk, with a bald head, wearing a kasaya, seeming gentle and kind, but the dark glint in his narrow eyes occasionally proved this person was difficult to deal with, being duplicitous and treacherous.

"Shangguan Jinhong (Chengkun) pays respect to Hero Ding!"

The robust man and the monk, both courteously bowed to Ding Ling.