Chapter 12429

Chapter 12429

Kong Jisheng smiled and returned the greeting, then looked at Zhang Fengxiao: "According to common sense, since the wine has been given away, my Kong family should not interfere in how others deal with it."

Zhang Fengxiao's eyes flashed: "Uncle Kong is absolutely right."

Upon hearing this, Li Tianguo and the others all frowned.

That address of "Uncle Kong" was clearly meant to elevate Kong Jisheng.

After all, you yourself said it was reasonable, and the other person acted like a junior, calling you "uncle" in public.

As the dignified head of the Kong family, a top figure destined to succeed Confucius as the Sage, he cannot openly bully the weak.
"Don't rush, there's a 'but' here."

Kong Jisheng smiled and said, "As everyone knows, the Emperor of Ending the World has done a great favor for my daughter and for my Kong family. So no matter what, I cannot let the wine brewed by my Kong family become an accomplice in harming him."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Zhang Fengxiao cursed under his breath, "Old fox."

Since the beginning of the imperial court, Confucius has always been the epitome of morality. In terms of ability alone, let alone Confucius being the second son of a strategist, even if the contemporary strategist were brought out, he would only suffer a defeat.

Having no other choice, Zhang Fengxiao had to force the issue.

With the twenty-layered formation set up here, even if Kong Jisheng really made a move, he was confident that he could swallow Kong Jiu before Kong Jisheng could touch him.

Once the die was cast, he didn't believe Kong Jisheng would actually dare to do anything to him.

As fellow members of the Five Sages of the same aristocratic family, the degree to which he fears the other party is equal to the degree to which the other party must fear him.

As a result, before he could even touch Kong Jiu, Kong Jisheng had already walked up to him.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the Kongjiu in front of him vanished into thin air, leaving not a trace.

"..."

Zhang Fengxiao was stunned on the spot.

This is the culmination of his many days of planning!
From beginning to end, he never clearly saw who Kong Jisheng was.

Why is my carefully laid-out twenty-layer formation having no effect at all?

This is also a question on everyone's mind.

As a grandmaster of formations, Lin Yi saw far more information than the others, but precisely because of this, his heart was filled with even greater turmoil.

The formation appeared to be ineffective, but in reality, it was instantly repaired after Kong Jisheng violently broke through it.

This action might seem superfluous at first glance, but given Lin Yi's level of understanding, he could see that it was precisely the opponent's unique skill.

To be precise, this is the unique feature of the Confucian system.

In that instant, through the extraordinary perspective of the world's will, Lin Yi was able to clearly judge the opponent's strength level.

Five feet of Dharma.

The level is exactly the same as his own, but based on the tip of the iceberg that was just revealed, Lin Yi believes that if he were to face this person, his chances of winning would be no more than 30%.

While their strength is at the same level, the difference in their application of that strength, especially in terms of technique, is vast.

This is still the result of the enhancement of Ultimate Skill.

Without the Ultimate Skill, Lin Yi would probably only be able to achieve a 10/90 split.

"There is still a long way to go."

Lin Yi sighed inwardly.

If others heard this, they would surely be spitting blood.

He is the head of the Kong family, the most top-tier inheritor of the Five Saints in Tianjun. You are just a grassroots cultivator who relied solely on your own strength to rise to the top. You can achieve a 30/70 split in a matchup. What more could you ask for?

Anyone else, even the patriarch of a top family, would be laughing in their sleep.

Little did they know, Lin Yi was genuinely aware of the crisis.

It would be extremely difficult to surpass these powerful families in terms of skill in a short period of time.

In comparison, it is more feasible to attempt to reach the four-zhang Dharma form.

Once the breakthrough to the Four-Zhang Dharma Form is successful, and strength overcomes skill, then the remaining effort can be made to compensate at the technical level. This development path is much more secure.

at this time.

Seeing his hard work destroyed in an instant, Zhang Fengxiao's face turned ashen, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

"Why? Why do you?"

Zhang Fengxiao stared intently at Kong Jisheng, his murderous intent almost uncontrollable.

Kong Jisheng looked at him calmly: "I have already explained the reasoning. If Young Master Zhang is dissatisfied, you are welcome to come and discuss it. The doors of the Kong family are always open to you."

"This is my apology to Young Master Zhang."

As they spoke, a jar of extremely aged Kong wine floated silently in front of Zhang Fengxiao.

Everyone looked confused.

Having just ruined Zhang Fengxiao's Kong wine, wouldn't it be redundant to send him a jar of even better Kong wine now?
Only Zhang Fengxiao himself knew the truth.

The jar of Kong wine that the other party gave was indeed of higher age and better quality, but precisely because of this, it couldn't be used as the main ingredient for his fraudulent substitution.

"Okay, I've written it down."

Zhang Fengxiao's hatred gradually subsided.

If he insists on resisting after the other party has taken this stance, then he has crossed the line.

When the other party takes action to deal with him, even his shrewd father won't be able to say anything.

In the crowd, Zhao Ning couldn't help but say, "A jar of top-aged Kong wine, and an opportunity to discuss the Dao with the Kong family—I think he's made a killing!"

The former is priceless; the Kong family never sells it to outsiders, and given its exceptional age, it would never enter the black market.

As for the latter, in fact, its value is even greater than that of the former.

Not just anyone can step through the gates of the Kong family.

Even the heads of first-rate families don't have that opportunity.

Moreover, this is a discussion that Kong Jisheng publicly promised!
If Zhang Fengxiao had seized the opportunity properly, it wouldn't have been impossible for him to have a face-to-face discussion with the contemporary Confucius!
What an incredible stroke of luck!

Cao Luoshen said in a low voice, "Why do I have a feeling that all of this was part of his plan?"

Li Tianguo chuckled softly: "He's the second son of a strategist, so this kind of planning is just basic stuff for him. Patriarch Kong might not be unaware of it."

Zhao Ning was completely bewildered: "You figured it out, yet he still cooperated?"

"That's where their brilliance lies."

Li Tianguo's words were quite meaningful.

Lin Yi also noticed this.

He was indeed a key part of Zhang Fengxiao's plan, but in essence, he was just bait. The other party's real target was Kong Jisheng.

Kong Jisheng's appearance today, including his performance just now, was all part of Zhang Fengxiao's plan.

Of course, even the best plans can go wrong.

If Kong Jisheng hadn't shown up today, Zhang Fengxiao would have taken the charade seriously and seized Lin Yi's opportunity; after all, he wouldn't lose out no matter which way he went.

Lin Yi gave Zhang Fengxiao a deep look.

This second son of the strategist may not be a threat in terms of current strength, but in the long run, he should not be underestimated.

At this moment, Zhang Fengxiao suddenly spoke up: "Emperor of the End, since you have come in person, why not simply show yourself and accept this favor from Patriarch Kong?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

Everyone looked around, checking out the people around them.

Although, to date, in the eyes of the vast majority of members, this "Emperor of Termination" of the Termination Society is indeed the real "Emperor of Termination".

But they never saw the true face of the End Emperor.

Throughout today's commotion, Zhang Fengxiao never claimed to be the End Emperor.