With a simple gesture, they could serve the empire and bring glory to their families. Their hearts stirred, and they began to question Ming Zhitian's words, murmuring amongst themselves.
Seeing his words and false promises taking effect, Kong Tianxing let out a dark, triumphant smirk. He continued to stir the pot: "Everyone, action speaks louder than words. Whoever captures this scoundrel first, I'll add another hundred million!"
Upon learning that both Guo Wangqiang and Guo Xirang had suffered at Ming Zhitian's hands in the ancient ruins of Yishan, Guo Tianha immediately contacted the others: "Brother Cai, Brother Wen, Brother Guo, shall we go together?"
The Cai, Wen, and Guo families all held grudges against Ming Zhitian. Moreover, they could easily recognize that the masked man, with his similar voice, was indeed Bai Tianming. The three families nodded their assent.
The four great families of Nanling didn't even glance at the Hai family, one of the five great families of Nanling, as they were considered a useless bottom-tier family. They barely had a single cultivator at the late Tianjue stage, let alone the early Tianjue stage. They were truly pathetic.
Ming Zhitian said unhurriedly, "Wait! Everyone, please hold your horses and listen to me. My name is Ming Zhitian. I am a senior executive instructor of the elite corps of the former Angel Legion. Therefore, I know a secret of Kong Tianxing: he keeps all his important items in the most secure safe, and the plan to split the Celestial Sphere into two is also within it."
Kong Tianxing, attempting to twist the truth, retorted, "You!..."
Ming Zhitian directly cut him off: "Shut up!"
He then turned to Tian Ranmei and said, "Mei, tell them, did I say I was a senior executive instructor of the elite corps of the former Angel Legion, yes or no?"
Hai Mianyi thought to himself, "Ming Zhitian? Isn't that Bai Tianming? It seems he's hidden his name..."
Tian Ranmei looked at Kong Tianxing, who glared at her. "Mei, don't speak nonsense. Watch what you say."
Tian Ranmei turned back to Ming Zhitian. "Yes, you were the pride of everyone in the Angel Elite Corps, and you were also a figure I... admired."
"Whoa!... So he is that executive officer Ming Zhitian who defected three years ago!"
Kong Tianxing sneered, "Don't listen to his wild ramblings. He is a traitor to our Angel Legion! I am the commander, and he is merely a traitor. The difference between us is clear."
Ming Zhitian ignored him. "Mei, go fetch Kong Tianxing's safe. You know where it is, and you know how to retrieve it."
Kong Tianxing could no longer stand it. He intended to launch a sneak attack on Ming Zhitian, flashing forward and throwing a punch at him!
Ming Zhitian's body didn't move an inch. He murmured to himself, "Let's test the power of the Imperial Control Art."
He raised his hand as if to grasp the sky, his palm commanding the rain. He lightly clenched his fist and punched forward!
Kong Tianxing's punch seemed to hit a shockwave. His fist, along with his entire body, was sent flying backward, crashing to the ground. He then vomited blood.
Ming Zhitian said, "Don't be in such a hurry to move. Otherwise, I'll kill you instantly."
This statement, seemingly directed at Kong Tianxing, was spoken without looking at him, and thus also appeared to be for the benefit of all the experts present. For a moment, no one dared to make a move.
Tian Ranlin remained silent beside them. Tian Ranmei said, "Instructor, please stop. You can't defeat Commander Kong. You will ultimately be brought to justice. Surrender now, and I will plead for you."
Ming Zhitian laughed. "I can't defeat this guy? Mei, if you don't go get the safe, then I'll kill Kong Tianxing first. Afterward, I'll leave resolutely. What can you do to me? With my current strength, if I want to leave, let alone all of you here, even Jesus Christ couldn't stop me!"
Tian Ranmei was stunned. Ming Zhitian controlled the rain to release the pressure on her acupoints, allowing her to move.
Before Tian Ranmei could act, Ming Zhitian didn't hesitate. He punched through Kong Tianxing's arm, causing him to grimace and roar in pain. "Ahhhh! My arm!... Ugh..."
Tian Ranlin's eyes widened. This had finally crossed her line. Kong Tianxing was her limit. She immediately crouched down and stood in front of him. "Ming Zhitian, what exactly do you want?"
Ming Zhitian shrugged. "Mei, I don't want to repeat myself."
Tian Ranmei gritted her teeth and finally went.
Not long after, Tian Ranmei reappeared, carrying a heavy safe with both hands. This was clearly the treasure safe that Ming Zhitian had spoken of.