Chapter 2162 - 2155: This Is My Promise to 100 Million Wraiths

Although Zhang Menglong had never seen the Emperor and the Grand Emperor of Qinglan Kingdom, when their Zhanshan King stood together, it was likely they had brought him as reinforcements.

[Principal, this old man is very strong, his power is close to that of a typical seventh-order Transcender!]

Zhang Menglong nodded, he could feel the power contained within this gaunt old man’s body, and even in the presence of Zhanshan King, that power seemed somewhat dim.

"Young man, are you the Peerless King of Mansha Kingdom?" The Grand Emperor of Qinglan Kingdom didn’t immediately make a move but instead cast him a very approving glance.

Calculating by Earth’s time, Zhang Menglong was now close to 200 years old, but in this world, his life aura was that of a young man about 20 years old.

Even in the Royal Family of Qinglan Kingdom, someone as young as Zhang Menglong would still probably only be a Beginner! Even the Prince and Princess with the greatest potential and gifts only officially became Transcenders after the age of 25.

And while everyone is a Transcender, the difference in combat power is remarkably vast. Being a First Grade Transcender, others might not even withstand a few moves from a veteran Transcender, but Zhang Menglong could force someone like Zhanshan King to bring reinforcements.

He felt not only curiosity but also admiration for Zhang Menglong’s talent.

If someone like him could be used by the Royal Family, as long as they could control him, it would be a tremendous help to the Royal Family!

"That’s right, I am the Peerless King of Mansha Kingdom," Zhang Menglong said, "You must be someone from the Royal Family, right? I heard from our Princess of Mansha Kingdom that only Royal Family members have strength above the sixth-order Transcender, you are close to the seventh order, are you their Emperor?"

"You can even discern my strength?" The Grand Emperor was stunned.

To most First Grade Transcenders, as long as someone’s strength is two or three levels above theirs, they might only be able to feel that the other’s strength is much greater; they can hardly accurately distinguish the other’s power.

Zhang Menglong could tell that his strength was close to a seventh-order Transcender, which showed that his true strength was definitely not far behind.

"I am the Grand Emperor of Qinglan Kingdom," the old man introduced himself, "Zhanshan King here is like my nephew."

Zhanshan King glanced at his uncle, he didn’t know why he was engaging in so much nonsense with Zhang Menglong, could it be he wanted to recruit him? But could they truly control such a young person in their grasp?

"I have heard a bit about the situation, it’s true Zhanshan King has wronged, but you’ve already destroyed three cities, whatever you demand, you can tell me, he may not satisfy you, but I can decide, if you propose something, I will definitely be able to fulfill it for you."

"Sure," Zhang Menglong smiled, "In fact, I don’t absolutely have to destroy these ten cities, as long as you promise me one thing."

"You speak!" The Grand Emperor beamed.

Zhanshan King had to admit, it takes his uncle to truly calm the situation.

Just how arrogant was Zhang Menglong earlier? He wouldn’t even give him a chance to negotiate.

But now with the Grand Emperor stepping forward, he’s willing to negotiate, which reaffirmed a guess of Zhanshan King’s: that Zhang Menglong’s strength is likely beneath the Grand Emperor’s, so he chose to go down this path.

"Can you truly do anything?" Zhang Menglong said with a half-smile.

"If there’s something in Qinglan Kingdom that I can’t do, then others surely can’t either."

"Fine, then kill him," Zhang Menglong pointed at Zhanshan King, "Then I’ll take his head to honor the three billion ordinary residents of Mansha Kingdom who have perished, and I’ll spare the remaining seven cities."

Hearing these words made Zhanshan King instantly furious. He certainly knew his uncle would never trade his life, but hearing Zhang Menglong want to use his life to exchange for 3 billion ordinary people’s lives was intolerable to him.

Among those 3 billion, it’s unlikely to find even one Transcender, let alone the fact he is a fifth-order Peak Transcender, to him, if 3 billion people were killed, then killed they would be, with some compensation given.

He had killed far more than 3 billion on the battlefield, even up to 30 billion, 300 billion was nothing, ordinary people to him were almost indistinguishable from ants on the ground.

"Zhang Menglong, don’t push your luck!" Zhanshan King said, "My uncle is here negotiating with you because he appreciates your talents, don’t think that even the Royal Family of Qinglan Kingdom can’t do anything about you."

"Did I ask you? Shut up!" Zhang Menglong raised his fist and swung it towards Zhanshan King.

"Young man, don’t get so hot-tempered," the Grand Emperor waved his hand, easily dissolving the punch energy Zhang Menglong had gathered.

"It’s truly commendable, this punch, even a common fifth-order Transcender couldn’t defend against."

"Old man’s flattery aside, indeed knocking around such a pest is easy," Zhang Menglong didn’t continue attacking, "Old man, I’ve stated my condition, whether you can meet it depends on one word from you."

"Alas," the old man sighed, "I can’t agree to this condition of yours, pick another one!"

"How about this, I can carve out a piece of land from Qinglan Kingdom for you, enough for your entire Mansha Kingdom to migrate in, and upgrade your status from a vassal state to a principality, how about it?"

Zhanshan King cast a glance at the Grand Emperor.

The condition offered couldn’t be described as not generous.

Vassal states need to tribute to Qinglan Kingdom annually, and the proportion is very high, nearly accounting for 30% of the entire annual GDP.

But principalities are different, not only are they exempt from tributes, they can even receive various resource inclinations and assistance from the Royal Family, the only requirement being not to rebel, manage their lands well, and not cause trouble for the kingdom.

Moreover, this was essentially elevating Zhang Menglong to a prince!

"Uncle, isn’t this inappropriate?" Zhanshan King was somewhat displeased, how could a mere vassal state be on equal footing with his own princely status?

The old man ignored his protest, instead continuing to look at Zhang Menglong with a smile, "This is my utmost sincerity, what do you say?"

"It’s nothing!" Contrary to Zhanshan King’s expectation, Zhang Menglong actually refused the offer! To him, the death of merely 3 billion people in exchange for such terms was a massive gain for Mansha Kingdom!

"As I said earlier, I have only this one condition, if you can’t agree, then I’ll have to continue fulfilling my promise, this is a vow I made to the 3 billion Wraiths of Mansha Kingdom."

"Old man, step aside," Zhang Menglong said, "You’re much better than this brute, at least you’re not unreasonable in attacking, I don’t want to hurt you, and it’s just ten cities, with Qinglan Kingdom’s ability, they can be rebuilt quickly. After all, no one died, right?"

"Don’t want to hurt me?" The old man found great interest in this statement, "I have never seen a young person as interesting as you, be it for these words, or to protect the cities of Qinglan Kingdom, it seems I must spar with you."