Chapter 2145 - 2138: I’m Just an Extra

"Boom!"

An energy burst from Zhang Menglong’s center outward, sweeping everyone away almost instantly.

The energy shockwave was like a nuclear bomb, destroying nearby buildings in a flash, and the rocks on the ground turned a fiery red, scorched by the intense heat.

Dozens of Transcenders lay on the ground in tattered clothes, even their skin appearing scorched by fire, drenched in blood.

Although Zhang Menglong was just a First Grade Transcender, defeating enemies by one or two levels was almost insulting to him; overcoming three or four levels was routine, and going all out, Level Five or Six was no problem.

Zhang Menglong hadn’t even used half his power, yet the energy in his move was entirely unbearable for them.

They all lay on the ground groaning, having seen Zhang Menglong’s power and knowing there was a significant gap if faced one-on-one, but they hadn’t expected it to be this vast!

"This..." Karon and Xiwat stood with eyes wide open; they simply couldn’t imagine the gap in power between Zhang Menglong and the other generals was this enormous.

Yet measuring Zhang Menglong’s Life Levels with instruments showed only a First Grade Transcender, so did he have means even to deceive the instruments?

Or was he really just a First Grade Transcender, yet his true strength was far more monstrous?

"Oh dear, look at me," Zhang Menglong patted his head, "I didn’t control my strength well, sorry Emperor, went a bit overboard and destroyed your palace; should I compensate you?"

"Hahaha, it’s just a palace, it means nothing to my Royal Family," he retrieved the Imperial Jade Seal from the rubble, "This thing is fine, that’s what matters."

"That’s not right," Zhang Menglong hurriedly said, "My parents always taught me that if I break something of someone else’s, I should compensate, so I’ll give you this item as compensation!"

Zhang Menglong handed a small box to the Emperor, "I was bored the other day and wandered into the General’s warehouse, found a few good Spiritual Medicines and casually refined some elixirs."

"You know alchemy!?" The Emperor was shocked; in this world, the power of Laws is terrifying, and the threshold for an Alchemist is high; in kingdoms of their level, they didn’t even have a decent Alchemist; at most, they could only create some potion or powder.

"A little bit."

"Teacher, why didn’t you tell me you knew alchemy!?" Karon felt like he had struck gold; the teacher he had whimsically chosen that day had not only frightening personal strength but was also an Alchemist!

An Alchemist is absolutely a figure revered by thousands, even in a grand kingdom like the Qinglan Empire.

"You never asked," Zhang Menglong played dumb.

"Teacher, what kind of elixir is this, can I have one too?" Karon rubbed his hands excitedly.

"It’s useless to you," Zhang Menglong said, "The Emperor is already a senior Beginner, this elixir can help him break through to Transcender, so he’ll have more self-defense ability."

"It can help me become a Transcender!?"

The Emperor’s Gift wasn’t particularly good; it was likely impossible for him to become a Transcender in his lifetime, and even if possible, it would require some chance.

He believed Zhang Menglong’s words almost unquestionably, and immediately swallowed the elixir.

Suddenly, energy surged through his body, breaking through the constraints everywhere on his body, a golden phantom appeared on his body, as if the Soul was undergoing some transformation, a sign of advancing to Transcender.

"Alright, you’ve taken my elixir, you can’t ask me for compensation now!"

"Of course not! Hahaha!" Becoming a Transcender, the Emperor hit the jackpot.

Even if Zhang Menglong gave no compensation, he wouldn’t dare ask for it; didn’t he see the unlucky state of these dozens of Transcenders now?

"How could this happen?" Chaimet’s expression started to twist; just a few minutes ago, he was full of confidence, thinking no accident would occur, but in these brief moments, the situation underwent a drastic change.

"Chaimet, I told you, you were happy too early!" With the power of a Transcender, the Emperor’s aura grew even thicker, pressing down on Chaimet like a mountain.

"What do you have to say now?"

"Smack!" Chaimet knelt down directly, "Emperor, spare my life, I am guilty beyond measure, guilty beyond measure!"

"You say you are guilty beyond measure, yet want me to spare your life?" The Emperor sneered.

"Guards!" As soon as the Emperor said this, Zhang Menglong eagerly rushed forward, "Emperor, I am here!"

"Administer the extreme punishment on Chaimet!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhang Menglong hesitated, "Your Majesty, what kind of extreme punishment do we have in the Mansha Kingdom? Quartering? Lingchi, or what?"

"Karon, you go!" Xiwat said, "This process is rather complex and excessively violent, if you have never seen it, I’m afraid you’d vomit."

"Is it that brutal?" Though Zhang Menglong couldn’t witness it firsthand, hearing the description, it must be quite monstrous.

Chaimet, as the State Preceptor, naturally knew how terrifying this extreme punishment was, and he even proposed it.

He turned pale, barely having the strength to stand.

"Emperor, spare us, we were threatened by Chaimet; hopefully, Your Majesty can show leniency!" At this moment, those generals who Zhang Menglong had half killed all lay on the ground pleading.

"Hmph!" The Emperor snorted coldly, he knew these men had no choice, yet this and loyalty to the country are two different things; it was clear they were not suitable to be the nation’s leaders anymore.

"I can spare you from death," the Emperor said, "but from today onward, all of you will have your titles removed, lands reclaimed, demoted to Deputy General, all under Xiwat’s command, salaries halved for ten years!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Many generals and deputy generals knelt to express gratitude; though this punishment was heavy, saving their life was already fortunate, since their crime was treason, requiring extermination of their entire clan by national law!

Of course, the Emperor also considered the nation’s power couldn’t be too weakened, hence sparing their lives, hoping they could change and serve the country again.

"Xiwat, hear my distinction!"

"I am here!"

"You have performed meritorious service in rescuing the throne and recovering lost territories, your contribution is to the nation; I promote you to Great General, command all the nation’s troops, hold military power, answer to no one but me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xiwat hurriedly knelt to express gratitude, now he was one beneath the ruler, above the multitude in the entire Mansha Kingdom!

"Zhang Menglong, hear my distinction!"

"Ah?" Zhang Menglong was taken aback, "I was just backing up, do I get something too?"