Chapter 2872: Chapter 1062: The New Lord of the Duzhen Hall
In the Crossing Real Palace.
The demon aura is pervasive, and the place is buzzing with voices.
Figures are sitting and standing among each other, engaging in lively discussions about the current Palace Master’s affairs.
"The Three Halls of Cangwu Mountain are the sacred place governing the Feather Clan, and even all the demon clans of the Eastern Wasteland. Every hall master possesses exceptional abilities, and none are weak."
"Yuan Jun controls Spirit Communication, destroys the Mingyuan, obliterates Zhongzhou, unmatched in the Divine Transformation realm."
"Qingshuang leads Zhukong, the first in the Nascent Soul Realm with an illustrious combat record. There are even rumors that Palace Master Qingshuang has already advanced to the Divine Transformation realm and is eligible for Ascension."
"The Crossing Truth Palace Master who stands alongside these two lords is certainly no weakling, nor can they be an unremarkable person, so why have they remained elusive, hidden until now?"
Someone remarked, "Perhaps they are busy with cultivation?"
But before the words were fully spoken, someone retorted, "If that were true, why bother summoning us here to pay homage?"
Those present were dissatisfied with the Palace Master of Crossing Truth’s arrogant demeanor, having remained unseen for a full year and keeping everyone in suspense.
Thus, speculation about their identity became rampant among many.
If they turned out to be someone unable to command respect, this year’s high stance might result in backlash upon their formal meeting.
"Is it Lord Youquan? She was previously occupying the position of Vice Hall Master, so it would be natural for her to be promoted to full Palace Master." A woman in a black skirt adorned with stars made this guess.
But opposite her, Daoist Xue Jiu shook his head, "Ye Xingtong, you guessed wrong."
Ye Xingtong let out an "Oh," and laughed, "Xue Jiu, you seem to know something?"
Daoist Xue Jiu shrugged helplessly, "What do I know? I also initially thought the same as you, but upon arriving at Cangwu Mountain, Friend White Bone denied it."
Was it denied by the White Bone Mysterious Snake?
Those present did not doubt the authenticity of his words.
The earliest demon clan powerhouse to ally with Cangwu Mountain was the White Bone Mysterious Snake, even once guarding the gate to the Great Snow Mountain leading directly to the teleportation formation of Cangwu Mountain.
If one were to speak of who knows the situation of Cangwu Mountain best, it would undoubtedly be the White Bone Mysterious Snake.
Since he said so, then the current Palace Master of Crossing Truth cannot be Youquan.
Then who could it be?
"Could it be Lord Qinghe Immortal?"
Everyone was taken aback, and then they nodded in agreement, if it were this person, it would make sense.
Although Lord Qinghe Immortal is not a conventional demon clan powerhouse, her ability to communicate spiritually with plants and trees places her within the Eastern Wasteland demon clan.
Especially since Lord Qinghe Immortal has a close relationship with Cangwu Mountain, there are rumors she received advice from Qi Xia Emperor during her Divine Transformation.
If the Divine Transformation being Qinghe Immortal managed the Crossing Truth Hall, in terms of realm and strength, it would be convincing.
However, this guess was soon dispelled by two women from the Qinghe Clan.
"It’s not our ancestral elder."
"Since the battle in Zhongzhou, our ancestral elder has been recuperating. This time, we sisters came to Cangwu Mountain to pay homage at the elder’s command, to see the new Palace Master of Crossing Truth."
Qinghe’s Twin Beauties were saying.
Everyone exchanged glances; it wasn’t Youquan, nor was it Qinghe Immortal, then who could it be?
"It couldn’t be Lord Ao Kuang!"
Ao Kuang is the sovereign of the Wolf Race!
He transformed over a thousand years ago, with impressive combat power, once equal to Qingshuang.
Even in the days of Ancient Demon Di Tian, Ao Kuang was treated with respect.
But after Di Tian fell and Qi Xia Emperor unified the demon clans, Ao Kuang did not submit to Cangwu Mountain, how could he become the Palace Master of Crossing Truth?
Instinctively, everyone cast their gaze upon a fierce-looking man sitting in the front row.
This man once had close dealings with Ao Kuang; he and the Centipede Great Demon Emperor were considered Ao Kuang’s right-hand men.
But after Centipede’s mysterious demise, this man separated from Ao Kuang’s command and joined Cangwu Mountain.
If someone knew Ao Kuang’s movements well, it would be him among those present.
Facing the attention of the crowd, Bi Zheng partially opened his eyes and coldly said, "It’s not Brother Ao!"
The crowd was momentarily silent, and the hall fell into quietude.
The new Crossing Truth Palace Master was neither the seasoned Youquan nor the highly realm Qinghe Immortal, not even the powerful Ao Kuang. Who else in the Eastern Wasteland could be qualified to become the Palace Master of Crossing Truth and command the demons?
It must be noted that while only over twenty Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators were present, the existing demon cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland number far more.
Moreover, even among those present, who among them is not a leader of their domain?
Especially Bi Zheng, Juan Kuang, and the Bull Demon—the three are Great Demon Emperors, comparable to post-Nascent human cultivators.
If it were a mere unknown, let alone commanding the demons, these three Great Demon Emperors might not even be driven.
Sitting in the front rows, Bi Zheng and the other two exchanged a glance with tacit understanding.
Their allegiance to Cangwu Mountain was driven by both circumstance and necessity.
Ao Kuang weakened, so Bi Zheng switched allegiance to the powerful Cangwu Mountain.
Juan Kuang and the Bull Demon were once under Di Tian’s command, but with Di Tian’s demise, the Demon Court split, and Jinxiu Immortal took the remaining forces and hid away. They needed to find a refuge.
Residing in the Crossing Truth Hall was a suitable option.
If a not-so-competent individual became the new Palace Master of Crossing Truth, it would be beneficial to them. In that case, they could be relatively free and not entirely under command.
While speculations went on, heavy footsteps sounded from the back of the hall.
Everyone looked up to see a majestic man dressed in a purple robe emerge.
"Thunder Prison?"
"Are you the new Palace Master of Crossing Truth?"
Amongst the exclamations, there was a note of doubt.
The Thunder Prison Divine Roc snorted heavily but did not confirm, taking a stand on the hall’s steps.
