Covering the Sky: I, Wang Teng, truly lack the bearing of an emperor.

Chapter 144 Danger!
"Young friend, there is an eighth level ahead. Would you like to give it a try?" The aging king of the Ji family spoke, his cloudy eyes fixed on Qi Hao.

He wanted Qi Hao to go to the eighth floor because there were more good things there, and if he could actually cut out something good, he could buy it back at a premium.

Qi Hao initially thought he could go to the eighth floor to take a look. After all, this was the stone archway of an ancient family. Divine sources could appear on the first few floors, so the last two floors must be even more extraordinary. Perhaps there were rare treasures that did not appear in the original work!
However, the Peacock King and the Azure Dragon King were unwilling to go any further.

"We've already made enough of a splash. We've earned hundreds of thousands of resources from the Ji family's stone workshop on just the seventh floor. We can leave now," the Peacock King transmitted to Qi Hao, reminding him to stop while he was ahead.

"But this is only the seventh floor. There are two more floors to go. If we add more, won't the Ji family have to pay a heavy price?" Qi Hao asked the Peacock King telepathically.

The Peacock King was completely numb.

"We're only on the seventh floor, and we've already accepted 400,000 jin of source material right in front of the Ji family. How much more blood will they bleed? If we go any deeper, the Ji family will probably be furious, and then it'll be troublesome for us to leave." The Peacock King rarely showed rational analysis as he communicated with Qi Hao.

It wasn't that he had lost his youthful spirit, but rather that a decrepit king stood before him, and his youthful spirit was temporarily hidden.

"But how could such a small amount of retaliation possibly frighten the Ji family? How could they possibly respect our demon race in the future?" Qi Hao retorted.

Upon hearing this, the Peacock King was taken aback. After a long while, he transmitted his voice, "Even I, a powerful demon who dares to directly attack the Ji family, think you've gone a bit too far."

Finally, the Azure Dragon King also sent a telepathic message, reminding Qi Hao to be careful.

Even two powerful demons must proceed with extreme caution when facing a king nearing the end of his life.

Qi Hao sighed. What cowardly powerful figures they were.

"That's enough for today, I'm tired. Let's call it a day." Qi Hao said calmly, ignoring the expectant gaze of the aging king of the Ji family, and turned to leave.

The onlookers were incredulous at what they saw. It was a suggestion from a king, and this little guy had actually refused it outright and turned away so decisively!

All I can say is that he is indeed a powerful figure who has two powerful demons following and protecting him. His main characteristic is to be unrestrained and do whatever he wants!
"Since that's the case... then alright. Young friend, you're welcome to visit the Ji family's stone workshop often in the future. If you manage to cut out anything of value, the Ji family is willing to buy it at a premium." The aging king of the Ji family spoke, not making things difficult for Qi Hao.

As for his mention of a premium acquisition, others could understand it.

The value of some things is not constant.

For example, the ginseng fruit, a divine object that prolongs life, is certainly not as valuable in the hands of a young man as it is in the hands of an aging king.

Therefore, they are willing to accept even a premium of several times.

"Let's talk about it another time." Qi Hao waved his hand and casually turned to leave.

The onlookers immediately made way for them.

This red-haired guy is outrageously audacious, daring to be so disrespectful to a dying king; they certainly don't want to risk offending him.

The aging king of the Ji family personally led two elders to see the guests off, escorting Qi Hao and his companions to the gate of the Ji family's stone archway.

Just as the Peacock King and the Azure Dragon King were about to leave with Qi Hao and Wang Teng, the aging king of the Ji family suddenly spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Peacock King, Fellow Daoist Azure Dragon King, please wait." The aging king of the Ji family spoke.

After stepping out of the Ji family's stone archway, his aura was no longer concealed, suddenly becoming much stronger, as if a vast blue sky had descended, making it difficult for the group of people present to breathe. Even the Azure Dragon King and the Peacock King's expressions changed slightly, ready to make a move at any moment.

"Senior of the Ji family, you just said that we cannot fight in the Holy City," the Peacock King said, his expression solemn.

He was prepared to go all out and protect Qi Hao in the event of a crisis, even if Qi Hao was merely a Dao Palace deity of Wang Teng.

“I don’t intend to take action, but it’s not appropriate for you two to take the young master of the Beiyuan Wang family hostage, is it? The Beiyuan Wang family and the Ji family have been on good terms for generations, and the young master of the Wang family is a close friend of the Ji family’s divine body. Now that I, this old fellow, have encountered this situation, I certainly cannot sit idly by.” The aging king of the Ji family spoke up.

At this moment, his aura had undergone a complete transformation compared to just now.

Now, he stands there, seemingly holding up the entire sky, his gaze lowered, like the sun and moon, making people feel tense and dare not look directly at his divine might!

"You have such a good relationship with the Ji family's divine body?" The deity of the Chaotic Ancient Imperial Weapon couldn't help but ask telepathically.

"It's alright, but what this guy said was all about exchanging favors," Wang Teng replied calmly.

There's no need to worry about being spied on when communicating with the gods and deities.

Even if a quasi-emperor were in front of him, he wouldn't be afraid. In fact, even if he were discovered, it should be the quasi-emperor who would be afraid.

"You're really quite good, kid," praised the deity of the Chaotic Ancient Imperial Weapon.

After a while, he couldn't help but sigh, "If that guy Luan Gu had even half your wit back then, he wouldn't have been beaten so badly. You have no idea, that kid..."

Wang Teng was forced to listen to the ramblings of the Chaotic Ancient Imperial Weapon. Ever since the Chaotic Ancient Imperial Weapon deity first transmitted its voice, it seemed to have broken the seal and turned into a chatterbox, often sharing the ancient times with Wang Teng and Lu Hao.

Peacock King and Azure Dragon King's expressions changed slightly. This old guy suddenly made a move for Wang Teng?

"Senior, we respect your high cultivation level, which is why we address you as Senior! But you can't talk nonsense!" The Peacock King snorted coldly, reverting to his previous arrogance.

A phantom image of a peacock, transforming into the form of a divine phoenix, appeared behind him, causing his aura to rise continuously!

When the extraordinary phenomenon of stars shining across the heavens appeared, the peacock bathed in it, letting out a cry. Its cold gaze seemed to pierce through the phenomenon, staring at the aging king before it.

The Azure Dragon King also revealed its true form, its scales and horns transforming towards those of a true dragon, and its aura was significantly stronger than when it made its move in the Southern Region!
Two supreme experts joined forces and actually withstood the pressure of an aging king.

Even the aging king of the Ji family was surprised. He raised his eyes and glanced at the Peacock King and the Azure Dragon King, "So that's why you dared to bring people to our door, it's because you've taken another step forward!"

"Old man, the Ji family was in the wrong this time, and my demon race will remember this debt!" King Peacock snorted coldly.

The next moment, the dimensional gate opened beside them.

Someone intervened outside the Holy City to rescue the Azure Dragon King and the Peacock King.

Without hesitation, the Azure Dragon King and the Peacock King grabbed Wang Teng and Qi Hao and left the Holy City.

"The wheel of fortune turns, and I'd like to see how long the Ji family can remain so arrogant!" came the Peacock King's haughty voice.

(End of this chapter)