At the same time.
Hundreds of demonic beasts were rapidly heading towards the Purple Cloud Sect.
Leading the pack was a colossal Roc with wings spanning over ten Zhang, its crimson feathers radiating a dense aura of flames.
Its eyes were a peculiar shade of silver.
The Silver-Eyed Roc King, the overlord of Fiery Feather Mountain.
Previously, it had dispatched its subordinate Roc demons to scout for news of the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.
However, half a month had passed, and that Roc demon had never returned.
In truth, the moment it realized its subordinate hadn't come back, it already knew the news was likely true. Otherwise, the Purple Cloud Sect wouldn't have risked mutual destruction to kill its subordinate.
It was just that an old injury had recurred at the time, and it had only recovered its condition today.
This time, it would personally capture the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox!
As long as it could obtain the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's demonic core, it could directly break through several realms!
Then, not only would its myriad problems be completely resolved, but it wouldn't have to be confined to a wretched place like Fiery Feather Mountain!
If it were fortunate enough to fuse with a part of the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's bloodline, it might even have a chance to contend for the position of the number one demon king in the Eastern Desolation!
If the Purple Cloud Sect cooperated, it would be fine. It would take the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, and they would all coexist peacefully.
If they refused to cooperate...
It had been a long time since it last engaged in a slaughter of cultivators. It was time to remind the world who ruled this region!
Purple Cloud Sect.
On the arena.
Li Mingbai once again sent an opponent flying with a single palm strike.
He had won seven consecutive matches!
At this moment, Li Mingbai couldn't be happier.
He was just one step away from shouting, "Is there anyone else!"
His opponents, who were about to step onto the stage to compete, couldn't help but tremble.
"Holy crap!
This kid just slapped away all the cultivators of the fifth level of Qi Condensation!
What kind of monstrous prodigy has the Purple Cloud Sect nurtured?
If I were to go up, I'd suffer the same fate, right?!
No, I don't want to be bedridden for half a month.
If all else fails, I'll just concede!
After all, if everyone loses, it won't seem so embarrassing for me..."
On the spectator stands.
"True Lord Purple Cloud, I heard that a Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox came to your sect a few days ago?" True Lord Azure Sky said indifferently.
The other seven sect masters' hearts stirred: Here it comes! True Lord Azure Sky is making his move!
"True Lord Azure Sky worries too much," True Lord Purple Cloud replied calmly. "It's just gossip. Our Purple Cloud Sect doesn't have such luck."
Although True Lord Purple Cloud appeared calm on the surface, her heart was filled with anxiety.
If it truly came to a fight, the Purple Cloud Sect combined would not be a match for True Lord Azure Sky.
She now utterly detested the Asking Xiang Sect.
They were typical of those who harmed others without benefiting themselves!
"We are all intelligent people, let's not play these pointless games," True Lord Azure Sky said nonchalantly. "If you don't hand over the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox today, you know what the consequences will be."
As True Lord Azure Sky's words fell, a terrifyingly powerful pressure erupted from him!
Instantly, not only the spectators' stands but also the distant arena were affected by this pressure!
Everyone below the Nascent Soul realm was crushed to the ground, and even those at the Nascent Soul realm struggled to breathe.
True Lord Purple Cloud and the elders were filled with despair.
If they refused to hand over the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, the Purple Cloud Sect might be finished today.
But if they handed it over, what about their precious disciple?
"I'll give you three breaths to consider," True Lord Azure Sky stood up. "After three breaths, I will act!"
"Three!"
True Lord Azure Sky coldly uttered a number.
"Two!"
The surrounding pressure intensified once more.
"One!"
Everyone present felt as if they could barely breathe.
"Time's up! Since..."
Just as True Lord Azure Sky was about to make a move, a far more terrifying pressure suddenly descended from above the Purple Cloud Sect!
True Lord Azure Sky abandoned his pretense of composure and looked up at the sky with a terrified expression.
Then, he was dumbfounded.
It wasn't just True Lord Azure Sky; everyone was stunned by the sight in the sky!
A vast expanse of darkness stretched out, filled with Nascent Soul realm demonic beasts.
Leading them was the king of Fiery Feather Mountain – the Silver-Eyed Roc King!
The tenth level of Nascent Soul, a super expert at the half-step Soul Transformation!
They didn't understand.
Wasn't he supposed to be peacefully living out his remaining days at home?
Why had he suddenly made such a grand appearance?
Although everyone knew that the Silver-Eyed Roc King was nearing its end, its vital energy almost depleted, even so, in its presence, they were no different from ants.
A mere breath from it would be enough to doom them all!
The Silver-Eyed Roc King merely glanced at them indifferently before continuing its flight towards Purple Cloud Peak.
Although it could annihilate these human cultivators without any effort, using its demonic energy would shorten its remaining lifespan.
As long as these human cultivators did not interfere with it, it would let them be for now.
After the Silver-Eyed Roc King and the demonic beasts departed, the terrifying oppressive force finally vanished.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their faces filled with lingering fear, and then their expressions became peculiar.
Judging by the Silver-Eyed Roc King's trajectory, it was likely also heading for the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.
The other seven sect masters even felt a hint of hidden joy.
If True Lord Azure Sky were to obtain the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, they would never have a chance to rise again.
This situation was more favorable to them!
True Lord Azure Sky, on the other hand, was extremely dejected.
"Damn that Silver-Eyed Roc King!
If it had come even a moment later, I could have left with the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.
But all he could do was feel dejected, for he couldn't defeat it.
True Lord Purple Cloud's heart turned cold: It's over.
Immortal Jade Peak.
Ye Fan was diligently studying a recipe book.
After eating the Roc demon meat yesterday, inspiration struck him today to create a new dish.
However, this dish was designed to complement the flavor of the Roc demon meat, and he was a bit frustrated that he hadn't saved any from yesterday.
But Ye Fan quickly let go of his disappointment.
Ordinary pork could be used as a substitute, even if the taste was slightly inferior.
He preferred the process of research and creation.
Just as Ye Fan was about to put his ideas into practice, the system's voice suddenly sounded.
[Detected that the host's pet Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox is facing a catastrophic crisis. Please hurry to its rescue!]
Ye Fan ignored it and began washing vegetables.
[...]
[Initiating emergency recall function...]
[System crash, does not wish to restart...]
As the system's voice fell, a bewildered little fox appeared before Ye Fan.
At this moment, it was exceptionally bewildered.
After being rescued by True Lord Purple Cloud, the little fox had been fed heavenly treasures containing spiritual energy daily. For it, it was like going from hell to heaven!
But just now, as it was contentedly enjoying the delicious spiritual food, a terrifying demonic aura that could scare a fox to death suddenly appeared!
Just as it was trembling and at a loss, its vision blurred, and it found itself here.
The past half-month of living in paradise had made it believe it had forgotten its past fears.
But now, seeing its unscrupulous master's shining eyes, the past fear once again filled its heart.
"Eh?"
Seeing the little fox appear, Ye Fan's eyes lit up!
"Not bad, not bad, this thing's meat is much better than pork!"
The little fox shuddered, its eyes losing focus once more.
Purple Cloud Sect grounds.
The Silver-Eyed Roc King and its subordinates had flown for half the distance when it suddenly froze!
It had clearly sensed the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's aura in the nearby mountain peak, but suddenly, it had shifted elsewhere.
After a brief moment of confusion, the Silver-Eyed Roc King immediately changed direction with its subordinates.
Although it was unexpected, the other party was only an immature entity.
The Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's innate divine ability of teleportation could not be used frequently.
This little fox was destined to escape its grasp today!
Seeing the Silver-Eyed Roc King suddenly change direction, everyone in the Purple Cloud Sect wore peculiar expressions.
Because the direction the Silver-Eyed Roc King was flying towards seemed to be Immortal Jade Peak, where Senior Brother Ye was located.