Chapter 574: Chapter 356: Saint Son Selection, Demon Saint Son Killer
The difference from the Wilderness is that the royal families of these dynasties on the Beiding Continent also need to partake in the great endeavor against the Demon Fiends.
Of course, this is the result of negotiations with the Demon Hunter Organization, which is the primary reason the organization protects the royal families of the dynasties.
Yang Tao, the Northern Guardian King, as Zhihua says, is her brother from the same mother, although there is a considerable age difference between them.
Feng Hua is under forty, but Yang Tao is already over two hundred years old. With cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Martial King, he remains at the peak martial status, with incredibly vigorous Blood Qi.
Even from a distance, Wei Fan feels Yang Tao emitting an astonishing heat like a furnace, causing the surrounding air to twist slightly.
Among the Ninth Layer Martial King powerhouses that Wei Fan has encountered, only Gu Qing from the Liuyun Sect can compare, which is because Yang Tao, although two hundred years old, has never attempted to break through to the Saint Realm, hence his Qi Blood and Origin remain intact, making him truly a peak Martial King.
In many great forces, some individuals are often kept from challenging the Saint Realm temporarily, preserving their peak battle strength. At the age of four hundred, new personnel replaces them to guard the forces, allowing them to then attempt breaking through to the Saint Realm.
Due to his position as the Northern Guardian King overseeing Yun Jin City, the top military fortress of the Daxu Kingdom, Yang Tao has never attempted the Saint Realm breakthrough. Once he reaches four hundred years old, the Yang Family will select a new Northern Guardian King, permitting him to then challenge the Saint Realm.
Yang Tao shows great importance to the arrival of Wei Fan and Feng Hua, personally awaiting their reception outside the City Lord’s Mansion.
Officially, he waits to greet his sister, Princess Zhihua.
Someone steps forward to help lead the horses away, and once inside the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, Yang Tao dismisses the attendants, allowing Zhihua to stand and face Wei Fan, saying: "Wei Fan, this is my full brother Yang Tao, Northern Guardian King of the Daxu Kingdom; you may call him Brother Yang."
Wei Fan courteously stands from the chair, cupping his fists to greet, "I have met Brother Yang!"
Yang Tao hurriedly stands as well, courteously cupping his fists in response to Wei Fan.
Zhihua continues, "Brother, let me introduce, this is Wei Fan who decapitated the Little Bull King and the Dragon-Horned Deer in Linyao City and subdued three kings with one blow in Yin Chuan City."
The Jianghu has already spread news of Wei Fan subduing three great Martial King powerhouses from the Zilan Sect.
Although the Jianghu only knows of these events, Zhihua has already informed Yang Tao about Wei Fan’s slaying of Yuan Jie, the Saint Son of the Qilin Ape Race.
While she hasn’t detailed the entire process, the fact that achieving such a feat at the Martial King Seventh Layer would cause a sensation in Jianghu.
A demon like this would be eagerly befriended, especially as they share a friendly relationship with his sister, so upon hearing Wei Fan’s visit to Yun Jin City, even though Yang Tao once held a formidable reputation in Jianghu as a demon himself, he too eagerly anticipated the meeting.
"I have long heard of Brother Wei’s stupendous prowess at Linyao City, and have always desired to witness Brother Wei’s splendor. Meeting today, Wei Fan’s charisma exceeds even my expectations."
He speaks truthfully, for although he is a peak Martial King, should he truly clash with Wei Fan, he holds not a shred of confidence.
Yuan Jie is the legitimate son of the Qilin Ape Saint, with Holy Blood flowing within him; he considers himself fortunate if he does not lose against such a demon, but even this individual was slain by Wei Fan across levels.
Wei Fan smiles and says, "Brother Yang exaggerates!"
Zhihua points to Feng Hua, saying: "Brother, this is Feng Hua, who has always taken care of me in the Demon Hunter Organization, and in Linyao City, she dispatched the Winged Serpent herself!"
Swiftly, the group exchanges formalities, then sits down again, and Zhihua inquires into the demon fiends’ movements.
Speaking of demon fiends, Yang Tao, the Northern Guardian King, displays a solemn expression: "There has been an outbreak of a large-scale battle already yesterday, though we repelled those beasts, the loss of soldiers was considerable. According to scouts’ surveillance, the demon fiend army remains in assembly.
This battle may have been merely exploratory."
Zhihua shakes her head and says, "Brother, you should tell us about the demon king-level experts. Such matters of troop clashes we cannot understand nor involve ourselves."
She knows Wei Fan and Feng Hua wish to know about the demon king-level experts’ information, as their martial status prevents their participation in such battles.
As in the Wilderness, there exists situations where such powerhouses abstain from troop battles. With Martial King powerhouses’ strength, even when the armies are composed entirely of Divine Realm Martial Sect level experts, just a ripple from their clash can annihilate thousands of Divine Realm experts.
Moreover, not all are Divine Realm Martial Sect.
If Martial King powerhouses truly participate in troop battles, a single momentum can easily massacre tens of thousands, avoiding such outcomes is desired by both the Human Race and demon fiends.
Yang Tao replies, "There are no demon king-level experts taking action yet, but several demon heaven alliance members’ aura is undeniably felt."
The Demon Heaven Alliance exists in the Five Great Domains and was established by the Demon Saint of the Profound Crane Sect in imitation of the Five Great Domains’ Demon Heaven Alliance, akin to the Wilderness where the Demon Heaven Alliance and the Demon Hunter Organization are arch-enemies.
Wherever Demon Hunters appear, it is inevitable that elite members of the Demon Heaven Alliance emerge.
"Brother, who are the elite members of the Demon Heaven Alliance? Kindly introduce them to us, so we may be prepared mentally." Zhihua sips her tea.
This question needs her to ask, Wei Fan is somewhat aloof, generally not very talkative.
As for Feng Hua, she is a lady; naturally, during her first encounter with her brother, she cannot just bombard him with questions.
Yang Tao nods, "I sensed Niu Yue nearby."
Zhihua pauses, "Niu Yue?"
The Beiding Continent is teeming with Demon Fiends, and she couldn’t possibly have heard of them all.
Wei Fan and Feng Hua also looked at Yang Tao; any Demon Fiend personally mentioned by him must be powerful.
Yang Tao said, "Niu Yue, not many know him. I only found out after dueling him when I was younger. He is one of the offspring of the Ox King from the Five-Colored Demon Bull Race. His talent surpasses mine and during my youth, after three hundred moves, I was defeated by him.
Over the years, this beast has not been active. If my guess is correct, like me, he has not yet attempted to reach the Saint Realm, and he remains a Peak Martial King."
Only such Demon Fiends who have not advanced to the Saint Realm and have remained in the Peak Martial King state keep a low profile. Like those forces of the Human Race, preserving peak status individuals have significant uses and would not easily be mobilized.
"The Dragon-Horned Deer Race, Soaring Snake Race, and Qilin Ape Race have also sensed the appearance of Demon Kings in a peak state."
At this, Yang Tao’s expression became grave: "I also received word that the Golden Lion Race intends to select a Saint Son and will conduct the trial in my Yun Jin City. Golden Lion Race demon kings have been frequently sighted."
Not every Demon Saint can birth offspring with Holy Blood, only through mating with another Demon Saint.
Most of the Demon Saints in the Beiding Continent, after becoming Saints, have not birthed offspring.
The Lion King of the Golden Lion Race, though sainted for many years, has also not birthed a Saint Son.
Saint Sons are exceedingly rare, which is why after Wei Fan killed Yuan Jie, the Demon Fiends are frenziedly seeking revenge.
"This is troublesome!"
Zhi Hua frowned; with no Saint Son birthed by their race’s Demon Saints, the whole clan’s demon kings qualify for the selection.
This means a group of Golden Lions will come to Yun Jin City to participate in the selection of the Saint Son.
And those who dare contend for the Saint Son position are surely demon kings in peak state, who also haven’t reached the Saint Realm.
"Doesn’t the Golden Lion Race have a Little Lion King? It’s said the Golden Lion King wants to support the Little Lion King to become the Saint Son. Why doesn’t the Golden Lion King support his younger son?"
While frowning, Zhi Hua revealed skepticism about the truth of this information.
Yang Tao displayed uncertainty: "Rumor has it the Little Lion King has fallen, which is why they want to select a Saint Son."
Feng Hua couldn’t help but glance at Wei Fan. This Little Lion King was the one Wei Fan disposed of in the Wilderness.
It unexpectedly turned out that the demon king he had vanquished back then would become one of Yun Jin City’s current troubles.
The selection of a Demon Saint is the most crucial event for a clan. Besides the young demon kings vying for selection, some elderly ones will also discreetly appear to evaluate.
Zhi Hua said, "This news may not be true. If the Little Lion King truly got killed, there wouldn’t be no trace of it; the Golden Lion Race would’ve retaliated long ago."
Yang Tao nodded; he too doubted the news’s authenticity. With the Golden Lion King’s temperament, if his son were killed, it would’ve been publicly known.
Suddenly Feng Hua spoke: "It’s true because it was he who killed the Little Lion King!"
She pointed towards Wei Fan.
In an instant, both Zhi Hua and Yang Tao were dumbfounded, staring at Wei Fan.
This guy... is practically a Saint Offspring Slayer. Little Bull King Niu Jiang, Qilin Ape Race’s Saint Son Yuan Jie, and the Little Lion King, a total of three Demon Saints’ offspring, have been slain by him.
"That’s quite troublesome!" Yang Tao snapped back to reality, deeply furrowing his brows.
Previously, he thought the Saint Son selection wasn’t reliable, as news about the Little Lion King’s demise would certainly have reached the Jianghu. Hence, he hadn’t paid much heed. But now it’s confirmed that the Little Lion King has indeed fallen, with the culprit being the same person.
The selection might even be a quest for revenge for the Little Lion King.
"How many Demon Hunters are here?" Zhi Hua asked.
Yang Tao shook his head: "You Demon Hunters love to conceal your identities; some should have come, but exactly how many is unknown."
The trio concealed their identities and lodged at the City Lord’s Mansion. Besides them, some Martial Kings from the Yang Family and powerful individuals invited by the Yang Family were also present.
Wei Fan and Feng Hua kept a low profile, staying discreetly in a separate courtyard.
Time swiftly passed, and two days elapsed. Apart from military skirmishes, the demon kings had yet to act, remaining hidden.
At the same time, another piece of news arrived. The discovery of a Spirit Crystal Ore by the Vajra Sect drew attention from the Holy Sect. The Zilan Sect and a Holy Sect from the Beiding Continent called Yunxiao City demanded the Vajra Sect hand over the Spirit Crystal Ore, or face annihilation.
There was already a skirmish, with the Vajra Sect losing a Ninth-layer Powerhouse Elder, but they had yet to capitulate.
A treasure like a Spirit Crystal Ore, even when eyed by the Holy Sect, still tempted the Vajra Sect to attempt to keep it.
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