Chapter 83: Exterminating Demons
Wang Family Old Ancestor became the focus of everyone, even those guests who were about to leave stopped in their tracks one after another.
What kind of joke was this?
A Heavenly Human Realm expert had spoken, and they still wanted to just leave like that?
One by one, gazes turned toward the elder in brocade robes, some puzzled, while others began to feel uneasy in their hearts, sensing something was off. In such a setting, logically speaking, it shouldn’t be Wang Family Old Ancestor speaking out, and moreover, his words didn’t seem like words of retention.
Ning Qi’s eyes narrowed as he slowly stood up.
Dragon Mountain Daoist frowned and asked:
“Wang Family Old Ancestor, what do you mean by this?”
The other Heavenly Humans all had somewhat surprised looks in their eyes.
Wang Family Old Ancestor remained calm and composed, first cupping his hands toward Dragon Mountain Daoist with an apologetic expression:
“This time, this old man has come bearing a heavy responsibility. Please forgive me, Dragon Mountain True Person.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist had an ominous premonition in his heart.
He then saw Wang Family Old Ancestor rise into the air, his left hand behind his back, while his right hand drew a golden token from his bosom and held it high above his head. The token emitted a peculiar fluctuation.
Upon seeing this object, some people’s faces instantly turned grave, with traces of reverence rising in their eyes—not even the various Heavenly Humans were exceptions.
Great Yan Martial Saint Token!
Seeing this token was like seeing the Martial Saint in person; none dared to disobey.
In that moment.
One after another, extremely respectful voices resounded above the True Martial Training Ground:
“We pay our respects to the Martial Saint!”
The numerous martial arts experts all bowed in unison. Some juniors who hadn’t yet figured out the situation felt a chill in their hearts and imitated their elders in bowing, while even the few Heavenly Human Realm experts, though not humbling themselves so low, slightly inclined their bodies to show respect.
Wang Family Old Ancestor felt rather triumphant. Seeing even Green Ox Swordsman’s expression change, he felt an inexplicable sense of exhilaration in his heart, secretly thinking it was worth the price he had paid to secure this assignment.
“It is good that all of you recognize this object.”
“This time, this old man has come for two reasons: first, to congratulate Dragon Mountain True Person on stepping into the Heavenly Human Realm; second, bearing a heavy responsibility. This heavy responsibility requires the full support of everyone present—please do not decline.”
He spoke quite mildly, but paired with the displayed Martial Saint Token, it carried an irrefutable dominance.
Yet no one dared show the slightest dissatisfaction on their faces.
In recent years, the Great Yan Dynasty had weakened somewhat compared to before, with declining control, but imperial authority was still supreme. Martial arts sects needed to rely on imperial power to exist, so even if they harbored discontent, they absolutely dared not display it openly.
Dragon Mountain Daoist coldly glanced at Wang Family Old Ancestor.
Earlier, he had wondered why Wang Family Old Ancestor had come to his Heavenly Human Ceremony—after all, the two had an unpleasant history before. Now it seemed he wanted to borrow the momentum of this Heavenly Human Ceremony. Thinking of this, anger rose in his heart, feeling as if he had been schemed against.
It was easy to guess that for Wang Family Old Ancestor to come bearing the Great Yan Martial Saint Token, it must not be for anything ordinary—likely targeting the few Heavenly Humans.
With Wang Family Old Ancestor’s status, he wasn’t qualified to obtain this Martial Saint Token; behind it must be someone from the court, and a figure of great weight at that.
Dragon Mountain Daoist gave an apologetic look to Green Ox Swordsman and the other two, then indifferently said:
“I wonder what this heavy responsibility of Wang Family Old Ancestor entails?”
Wang Family Old Ancestor pretended not to hear the displeasure in Dragon Mountain Daoist’s tone. Originally, he hadn’t wanted to offend Dragon Mountain Daoist, even going so far as to compensate with a Condensing Gang Pill previously to let the matter rest. But now that he had boarded the large ship, with hope for the Wang Clan’s future, he no longer feared it. This time, he also intended to take the opportunity to retaliate for the last time Dragon Mountain Daoist had come to make a scene.
He laughed heartily:
“Actually, it’s not difficult. With so many experts here today, it is a simple matter—especially with Green Ox Brother here, there is even less of a problem.”
He paused, seeing that Green Ox Swordsman wasn’t even looking at him, and felt annoyed in his heart, then continued:
“In recent years, the Demonic Sect has been rampant, bringing chaos to the dynasty’s lands. Between Qingzhou and Chuzhou, there is a perilous place called Dead Fire Abyss. After investigation, it has been confirmed as one of the Demonic Sect’s branches, harboring quite a few young demons and old demons inside.”
He had just said this much.
The congregation’s expressions changed drastically.
Demonic Sect!
Everyone knew how powerful the Demonic Sect was. In recent years, it had been stirring up trouble, said to be connected to the previous dynasty, with a sense of “the centipede dead but not stiff.” Even a hundred years ago, when Great Yan Martial Saint personally took action, it was related to the Demonic Sect.
Once involved with the Demonic Sect, it was never a simple matter.
Some people’s faces had already turned unpleasant, guessing roughly what it was about.
Sure enough.
Wang Family Old Ancestor continued:
“The two governors have already dispatched some vanguard forces to hurry there, and we are to rush to reinforce them, thoroughly destroying this Demonic Sect branch!”
“Today, all martial artists at Core Elixir Realm and above shall come with me. As for the rest, stay on True Martial Mountain for these few days and do not descend the mountain.”
When he finished speaking.
The entire training ground was deathly silent.
Everyone had understood Wang Family Old Ancestor’s purpose. Coming here today was to exploit a time difference and information gap. News of Dragon Mountain Daoist holding the Heavenly Human Ceremony was known throughout the surrounding states, so the Demonic Sect naturally knew as well.
With so many experts suddenly rushing to that Demonic Sect branch, the Demonic Sect would not have time to send reinforcements.
Wang Family Old Ancestor felt secretly complacent in his heart.
When he had proposed this plan initially, he thought that including himself, he could at most bring three Heavenly Human Realm experts. But unexpectedly, Dragon Mountain Daoist was so capable—two more than anticipated, and one of them even a Heavenly Human Ranking expert.
This way, the plan was almost guaranteed to succeed.
Though he had offended many this time, as long as a new Heavenly Human Realm expert emerged for the Wang Clan in the future, backed by the court, they would live even better than now.
At this moment.
Many people felt uneasy in their hearts, especially the Core Elixir Realm experts, their faces grave and unsightly. In their hearts, they were already cursing Wang Family Old Ancestor as less than human. It was easy to imagine that for an extermination operation led by Heavenly Humans, the enemy must also have Heavenly Human Realm experts—and likely not just a few.
In that case, what did being Core Elixir Realm matter? One misstep and they would die on the spot.
They had come perfectly well to attend a Heavenly Human Ceremony, only to be dragged into such a calamity—truly the height of bad luck.
But the congregation did not vent their anger on Dragon Mountain Daoist or True Martial Sect. From the current situation, it was clear that Dragon Mountain Daoist had also been schemed against.
Without a doubt.
This was Wang Family Old Ancestor borrowing the momentum of Dragon Mountain Daoist’s Heavenly Human Ceremony this time.
The few Heavenly Human Realm experts all coldly looked toward Wang Family Old Ancestor. Carefree Lord even couldn’t help but sarcastically remark:
“Wang Family Old Ancestor is so concerned for Great Yan—we truly cannot compare, admirable, admirable.”
Wang Family Old Ancestor merely smiled faintly:
“Carefree Lord flatters me. As subjects of Great Yan, worrying for Great Yan is but our duty.”
He knew the consequences of stepping forward—mere sarcasm was nothing, anyway these people didn’t dare openly defy.
The Great Yan Dynasty’s deterrent force was still formidable.
After all, Great Yan had not only the Martial Saint; there were also extremely numerous martial arts experts.
Dragon Mountain Daoist took a deep breath and asked:
“When do we set out?”
As the host of this Heavenly Human Ceremony, he had to take the initiative to step forward.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s expression turned serious:
“Immediately!”
