Even god-tier powerhouses could not escape once they entered, and even ancient demonic beasts could hardly emerge.
Few were willing to enter the primeval forest. Natural barriers within prevented humans from entering.
In the past, many people were willing to enter the primeval forest to search for treasures. Some rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures could only be found in such primeval forests.
In recent years, fewer people have been willing to enter the primeval forest.
Fewer, but not none.
And these past two days, Mia Forest had been completely sealed off.
No one was allowed to enter, and those inside who wished to leave had to undergo rigorous inspections.
"Boom."
As two immensely powerful auras began to approach the edge of Mia Forest.
The First Cardinal looked up abruptly.
The Fifth and Seventh Cardinals also sensed the two familiar auras and looked over with knitted brows.
Two figures were rapidly approaching, then descended from the sky like deities.
"Chen Fan..."
The First Cardinal's expression turned grave. "Why has this guy emerged again?"
Chen Fan had now established himself.
His fame was at its peak.
The independence of Wenlan City was entirely achieved through his own efforts.
"City Lord Chen..."
The Cardinal took the initiative to greet him. "Our Angelic Holy Assembly is conducting matters here. We hope City Lord will grant us some face..."
"Jie jie."
Demonic energy surged, and a great demon descended.
The old demon's laughter was all too fitting for a villain. "Who do you think you are? What face do you have?"
Chen Fan did not descend, but stood in the air, sensing the situation within Mia Forest.
Having resided in Wenlan City for so long, this was his first time in Mia Forest.
His divine sense probed into Mia Forest, but was blocked by a thin energy shield, much like an ancient shielding formation that prevented outsiders from sensing anything inside.
"As expected, this is no ordinary place," Chen Fan mused inwardly.
As Ru Lan Kuang had said, this place was extraordinary.
Any place sealed by a grand formation was not ordinary.
This formation did not seem to be naturally formed, but was a product of human hands.
Chen Fan paid no heed to the old demon's confrontation.
What he cared about were those Easterners who had escaped from the Fiery Prison.
Chen Fan was also quite wary of the current Holy Emperor, otherwise, he would have acted directly long ago.
Gathering more information about the current Holy Emperor would give him more confidence.
Sensing nothing, he could only descend.
"City Lord."
The Cardinal nodded slightly.
The other two Cardinals quickly converged, watching Chen Fan and the old demon with vigilance.
"Senior."
The Seventh Cardinal even took the initiative to greet him. "Morofei thanks Senior for your help. Without Senior, I would not have had the chance to become a Cardinal."
The new Cardinal, Morofei, was the one Chen Fan had possessed during the Cardinal selection大会.
He had not expected to encounter him here again.
"Mhm."
Chen Fan nodded, acknowledging the greeting.
"Let's go in."
Chen Fan said to the old demon and walked forward.
"City Lord Chen."
The Cardinal blocked their path. "This place has been sealed by the Angelic Holy Assembly to apprehend the slaves who have fled inside. We hope City Lord Chen will not make things difficult for us."
"Make things difficult for you?"
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow. "This is Mia Forest, my territory in Wenlan City. You entered my territory without so much as a greeting, and now you're sealing Mia Forest."
"What, are you getting arrogant, or do you think I, Chen Fan, can no longer wield my saber?"
"The Angelic Holy Assembly shows me no respect, why should I show you respect?"
Chen Fan's words were blunt and offered no courtesies.
"Alas."
The Cardinal was somewhat dejected.
He had anticipated this when they arrived, that Chen Fan would not let them capture slaves easily.
It seemed his guess was correct.
This person was constantly investigating the Angelic Holy Assembly, and his hostility was evident.
Since the Angelic Holy Assembly was their target, how could he possibly let go of such a good opportunity?
"Make way."
Chen Fan said, "I'm in a good mood today and don't wish to kill anyone."
It was a threat, but also a statement of fact.
His intent was clear: whoever dared to block him today would be killed.
What could the First Cardinal do? If I want to kill, I will kill.
"..."
The Cardinal did not move aside immediately.
He was contemplating, lost in thought.
"Heh."
The old demon chuckled sinisterly and stepped forward.
The Fifth and Seventh Cardinals stepped out to block him.
Around them, white-robed bishops and crusaders slowly began to gather.
The atmosphere gradually turned somber and murderous.
"Make way."
The Cardinal conceded.
Chen Fan's strength made him deeply wary.
The disappearance of the one from the Radiant Society was what worried him the most.
The Radiant Society had been destroyed by Chen Fan's hand, and the disappearance of that person was likely his doing.
Of course, he did not think that person was dead.
With clones spread across the world, it was not that easy to kill.
The two Cardinals immediately stepped aside.
"Hoo."
At the same time, the two of them also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Facing the old demon, they felt immense pressure.
This one was truly demonic.
Fearless and reckless, he would attack at the slightest provocation.
"Tch."
The old demon sneered and cleared the path ahead.
Chen Fan followed and walked into Mia Forest.
Leaving behind a group of sullen Angelic Holy Assembly members.
...
Within Mia Forest.
"Why didn't you destroy them?" the old demon was itching for a fight again.
Having been suppressed for over a hundred years, he wanted to fight as soon as he was out.
"No hurry."
These people were not that important.
Any strength that was out in the open was not that important.
The hidden parts were what one should be wary of.