"Heh heh, this old guy, after all these years, he's still so cautious!" Great Demon Xuan Sha sneered and whispered beside Wang Feng, but the cold glint in the depths of his eyes revealed the unease in his heart.
"How did you escape the seal of the Shining Sun Emperor?" Wang Feng glanced at the Great Demon Xuan Sha beside him and asked in a low voice.
Wang Feng never expected that the Emperor of the Shining Sun Empire would be so wary of the Great Demon Xuan Sha. After sealing the Great Demon Xuan Sha, he even held a special Demon Sealing Tournament to weaken its power.
However, when Wang Feng thought about how the entire Shining Sun Empire was holding the Demon Sealing Tournament in a grand manner, but the true master of the Demon Sealing Tournament was no longer there, he couldn't help but laugh.
It seems that this Great Demon Xuan Sha, though seemingly obedient within the sect, is actually quite formidable.
Wang Feng glanced meaningfully at the Great Demon Xuan Sha and thought to himself, 'For the ruler of a great empire to be so wary of him, even going so far as to hold a Demon Sealing Tournament every ten years, it's clear that this Great Demon Xuan Sha is definitely not as simple as he appears on the surface.'
"Hmph, that old guy has no idea that all these years, I have never spent my energy on healing. Instead, I created a clone technique. What he has sealed away is just a clone that I created."
Upon hearing Wang Feng's question, a mocking expression appeared on Great Demon Xuan Sha's face, and he said disdainfully.
When the Great Demon Xuan Sha was sealed by Shining Sun Emperor, he knew that the emperor was ruthless and would not rest until he was killed.
If he frantically tried to heal and break through the seal, it would only make the Shining Sun Emperor more wary and might even kill him regardless of the consequences!
Therefore, the Great Demon Xuan Sha never healed his injuries, maintaining his weakened state to reduce Shining Sun Emperor's vigilance.
He then focused his energy on finding a way to break free of the seal without anyone noticing. Ultimately, he successfully created the clone technique and broke free of Shining Sun Emperor's seal a few days ago.
Wang Feng was not surprised at all by the success of Great Demon Xuan Sha. When a Peak-stage Profound Sovereign Realm expert is willing to spend nearly a thousand years to study something, he is bound to succeed.
Which of those who can break through to the Profound Sovereign Realm is an ordinary person?
However, Wang Feng was curious about what abilities the Great Demon Xuan Sha possessed that made the Shining Sun Emperor so wary.
To be able to rule such a vast Shining Sun Empire, the emperor's cultivation must be unfathomable, at least at the Peak-stage Profound Sovereign Realm, or even stronger.
Some Peak-stage Profound Sovereign Realm are incredibly strong, while others cannot even withstand a single blow from a powerhouse of the same level.
In the entire Shining Sun Empire, with its vast territory, how could there only be one Peak-stage Profound Sovereign Realm expert, the Shining Sun Emperor? Yet, all these experts were suppressed by him, which is enough to show how terrifying he is.
But why was he so wary of the Great Demon Xuan Sha? How could this not pique Wang Feng's curiosity? At least, so far, he couldn't see what was so extraordinary about the Great Demon Xuan Sha.
However, although he was curious, Wang Feng did not ask any further questions. As long as Great Demon Xuan Sha did not do anything against his principles, then the Great Demon Xuan Sha was a member of his Divine Immortal Sect. As the Sect Master, he would not pry into the privacy of his own sect members.
"Then what is the Demon Sealing Ranking?" Wang Feng looked at Qiu Wanfeng and continued to ask.
"The Demon Sealing Ranking is a list from the Demon Sealing Tournament. It ranks people based on the number of demonic beasts corrupted by demonic energy they have killed."
"The higher the ranking, the more treasures the Shining Sun Emperor bestows upon them. In addition, they gain immense prestige and may even be able to hold a position within the Shining Sun Empire!"
"However, the previous Demon Sealing Ranking was for the older generation of powerhouses, but this time, it is only a ranking of the younger generation. No older generation powerhouses participated in this Demon Sealing Tournament!"
Qiu Wanfeng dared not delay and quickly spoke up.
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Wang Feng's eyes. A competition among the younger generation of disciples? His Divine Immortal Sect had to join in on this excitement.
Of course, Wang Feng's real idea was to let Ling Feiwu and Li Qing go out and gain experience, so that their sect's reputation could be spread. In this way, he wouldn't have to personally go out to recruit disciples every time. How could he, as the head of a sect, lack style?
It's one thing if it happens once or twice, but if it goes on for a long time, no matter how strong his sect is, people will look down on him.
A true master can drive all the young geniuses in the entire Shining Sun Empire crazy with just a word. His sect will be able to do that sooner or later.
"How much time is left until the Demon Sealing Tournament?" Wang Feng glanced at Qiu Wanfeng and asked.
"In less than a month!"
"Less than a month? That's enough!" Wang Feng narrowed his eyes and whispered.
"Your Excellency...you have learned what you need to know, can...can you let me go now?" Qiu Wanfeng looked at Wang Feng fearfully and said in a trembling voice.
He never imagined that he, the dignified Grand Elder of the Lingyun Sect, would one day fall to such a state! At this moment, Qiu Wanfeng's heart was filled with hatred and killing intent towards Wang Feng and the others, but he dared not show it at all, for fear of being beaten again by the Great Demon Xuan Sha.
"I ask you, if you were to find that young person in the Profound General Realm, what would you do?" Wang Feng narrowed his eyes, looked at Qiu Wanfeng, and asked in a deep voice.
"Bring him back to the sect!"
"Then what?"
Qiu Wanfeng fell silent, stammering and hesitant to speak.
"Explain!"
A sharp shout rang out, making Qiu Wanfeng tremble all over. He whispered, "If they are from a small sect, destroy their sect and cut off their escape route!"
"Heh heh, so this is the character of a great expert of the Shining Sun Empire, even more demonic than I am!" Upon hearing this, the Great Demon Xuan Sha's face showed a mocking expression, and he sneered.
Although he was a great demon, he asked himself if he had ever done anything that crossed the line of morality in his life. The so-called great demon who brought disaster to the world was just the consequence of being defeated.
"Kill him!" Wang Feng stopped looking at Qiu Wanfeng, turned around and left with Yao Yue, but a cold voice fell into the ears of the Great Demon Xuan Sha.
"No!"
Upon hearing Wang Feng's words, a sinister smile appeared on Great Demon Xuan Sha's face. He slowly walked towards Qiu Wanfeng and, amidst Qiu Wanfeng's despairing gaze, struck down with his palm.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for your subordinate, the Great Demon Xuan Sha, for killing a Entry Phase Realm expert. You have gained 500 Sect Points!]
After killing Qiu Wanfeng, the Great Demon Xuan Sha hurriedly caught up with Wang Feng and whispered in Wang Feng's ear, "Sect Master, since we have already made an enemy of the Lingyun Sect, why not just attack their sect directly?"
"Alright then, let's go take a look!"
Upon hearing the Great Demon Xuan Sha's words, Wang Feng pondered for a moment before speaking.
The Lingyun Sect is no good for doing such a domineering thing. Moreover, if they find out that he killed the Grand Elder of the Lingyun Sect, his sect will likely face endless trouble.
Cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots is the foundation for survival in this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation!
Then, Wang Feng, along with Great Demon Xuan Sha and Yao Yue, headed towards Lingyun Sect.
...
Meanwhile, in Shining Sun City, the capital of the Shining Sun Empire, inside the Changlin Marquisate's residence.
With a rugged appearance and a burly build, the Marquis of Changlin, Lin Tianxiong sat on his throne, with Old Wang, the old steward of the Changlin Marquisate's mansion, standing below him.
"Old Wang, why hasn't Yunyi returned yet? We sent him to kill some remnants of the Ling family, and it's been so long?" Lin Tianxiong frowned and said with dissatisfaction.
With the Demon Sealing Tournament about to begin, Lin Tianxiong wanted to take advantage of this time to squeeze out Lin Yunyi's potential so that he could bring glory to the Changlin Marquisate.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, I have already sent someone to inform Young Master Yun. I reckon Young Master Yun is playing around and is probably already on his way back!" Old Steward Wang hurriedly reported respectfully.
"Hmph! It seems I have spoiled him too much! He does nothing but shirk his ambition all day long. In the entire Marquisate mansions of the Shining Sun Empire, which young scion is as useless as him?"
Upon hearing Old Wang's words, Lin Tianxiong snorted coldly, his face flashing with dissatisfaction. If he didn't only have this one son, he would have wanted to start over.
"My lord, please don't be angry. Young Master Yun is just playful. He has quite extraordinary talent. Sooner or later, he will surely understand your good intentions and strive for excellence!" the old steward said with a gentle smile.
"Hoping this kid will amount to anything? I don't even know when that will be!"
Although Lin Tianxiong's words were filled with dissatisfaction towards Lin Yunyi, they also contained boundless affection.
"Well, my lord, a message has come back. It seems that Young Master Yun was worried that you would be getting impatient, so he sent a message back to report to you first." Just then, Old Wang noticed a tremor inside his robes, and immediately took out a token while smiling at in Lin Tianxiong.
"It's good that this kid has a conscience, knowing that I'm worried about him!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tianxiong laughed proudly, his eyes revealing undisguised doting affection.
"Quickly check the communication talisman and see what that kid said!"
Alright!
"Lord...Lord Marquis!"
When the old steward, Wang Lao, probed into the communication talisman with his soul, his entire body trembled violently, and a look of terror flashed in his aged eyes.
His hand holding the communication talisman trembled incessantly, and he knelt down directly before Lin Tianxiong, his voice trembling.
"What's the matter with such a panic? Did that brat do something stupid?" Seeing the old steward's state, Lin Tianxiong frowned and said in a deep voice.
He knew his old steward, who had been with him for hundreds of years, very well. Apart from truly important matters, nothing could make the old steward so panicked.
"Young Master Yun... Young Master Yun is dead!" the old steward said in a trembling voice, his tone filled with fear. He knew very well how much Lin Tianxiong doted on his only son. It could be said that Lin Yunyi was Lin Tianxiong's only weakness and an untouchable taboo!
Boom!
As soon as the old steward finished speaking, an extremely terrifying aura flashed from Lin Tianxiong, shaking the entire hall. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he did not show any anger.
However, the temperature in the entire hall suddenly dropped, causing the old steward to shiver involuntarily.