Chapter 678: Chapter 677: They Are Not Worthy Yet
If the Sky Demon Sect dares to take action against the Demon God Temple, it would no doubt be like throwing an egg against a rock.
But if they lay hands on the Dark Palace, that’s something to take note of.
After all, he felt quite comfortable staying in the Dark Palace and did not want it to suffer disaster because of his own wishes.
In the north region, the territory of the Sky Demon Sect.
As news of Mo Ao and the Sky Demon Sect Master’s deaths spread, the entire sect shook.
The Sect Master and the Saint Heir had both fallen, an event tantamount to an earthquake.
These two people were extremely important figures no matter where they were placed.
Suddenly, a powerful elder who had been in a deep slumber within the Sky Demon Sect awoke.
This was the previous Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect.
With the power of the ninth level of the Saint Realm, he was unable to avoid slumbering due to his life nearing its end.
The elder wore a black robe, his frame was as thin as kindling, his complexion pallid, and with a cold stare, he looked at a group within the Sky Demon Sect and said,
"Who will tell me what happened, why are both Mo Ao and the Sect Master dead?"
One was the Sect Master, the other was the future of the Sky Demon Sect—their deaths were a colossal loss.
Countless efforts had been invested in Mo Ao and the others.
But now, before Mo Ao could grow powerful, he was directly slain.
"Supreme Sect Master, both the Sect Master and Mo Ao fell in Celestial Fairy City; Mo Ao was killed by a cultivator named Liu Zheng."
"Apart from the two of them, other members also perished in Celestial Fairy City, including two elders."
As he spoke of this, rage filled the elder’s face.
The loss was too significant this time, shaking the foundation of the Sky Demon Sect; the deaths of these chosen ones obscured their future.
If they all aged, then the Sky Demon Sect would cease to exist.
"Who is Liu Zheng?"
"Why have I never heard of him before, and what realm is Liu Zheng’s Protector? Why would our Sect’s elders and Sect Master sacrifice themselves?"
"Another matter, when everything happened in Celestial Fairy City, why did the Yun Family not intervene?"
The Supreme Sect Master was nearly enraged to death, the losses were more severe than he had imagined.
An entire generation had been wiped out, essentially severing the Sky Demon Sect’s roots.
And their people had met with disaster in Celestial Fairy City; how could the Yun Family ignore this?
That simply couldn’t be.
Celestial Fairy City has always forbidden violence within the city walls; if discovered, the perpetrators would become enemies of the Yun Family.
That was the reason why people from other forces gathered in Celestial Fairy City.
Frankly, they believed Celestial Fairy City to be very safe, which is why so many flocked there.
But now, it seemed Celestial Fairy City was willing to forsake its reputation, remaining indifferent to murder within its bounds.
Could it be that Liu Zheng belongs to the Celestial Fairy City?
"Liu Zheng’s origins are unknown; we investigated, and he came with the Dark Palace. However, the Dark Palace only had a middle-stage Saint Realm individual, while Liu Zheng’s guardians included two at the high stage of the Saint Realm."
"Therefore, we believe Liu Zheng holds another identity, but we have not yet uncovered it."
"After the incident, the Yun Family Head did appear but treated Liu Zheng with great respect, seemingly wary of his background."
At this, the elder suddenly had a thought and solemnly added, "Also, in addition to our Saint Heir, the Saint Heir of the Zhang Family, Zhang Tingyu, also died, along with many of the Zhang Family’s strong members."
The Supreme Sect Master pondered for a moment before speaking, "Contact the Zhang Family immediately, see if they are willing to join forces with us."
"Moreover, you few elders take some men and blood cleanse the Dark Palace for me; I want none of them spared."
"Regardless of whether the Dark Palace is connected to Liu Zheng or not, since they have come together, then they must pay the price."
"As you command!"
As one command after another was issued, the entire Sky Demon Sect began to mobilize.
Their recent losses had each of them seething with rage.
Yet, they were not foolish, choosing not to attack Liu Zheng directly but instead prepared to annihilate the Dark Palace.
They even thought of allying with the Zhang Family.
With the alliance of these two forces, no matter how formidable Liu Zheng’s background was, they were not the least bit afraid.
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"Contact the Sky Demon Sect immediately, join forces to kill Liu Zheng, and destroy the Dark Palace while you’re at it,"
The Zhang Family also made their move at the first opportunity, coincidentally sharing the same thought as the Sky Demon Sect.
As the two sides took action, their powerhouses began to move out in concert.
All were headed toward the Dark Palace.
Additionally, some headed to Celestial Fairy City, intending to hold Liu Zheng there.
Not long after they set out, Liu Zheng in Celestial Fairy City received the news.
Watching the two sides, the corner of his mouth curved into a smile, "Tell my people below, if they see anyone from the Zhang Family or Sky Demon Sect, kill them on sight."
Chen Jin nodded slightly, then asked, "Then, Hall Master, should we activate the Blood Murder Order?"
Liu Zheng shook his head with disdain, "Blood Murder Order? They’re not worthy."
While these two forces were not weak, they were still undeserving of Liu Zheng’s Blood Murder Order.
To do so would be to debase the order’s prestige.
Only a top-tier power would merit the use of the Blood Murder Order by him.
"As you command!"
Chen Jin’s figure merged directly into the void.
With the people from the Demon God Temple around, there was no need to worry about the Dark Palace.
Having arranged everything, Liu Zheng quietly waited in the courtyard for the auction to start.
The gathering in Celestial Fairy City was important not only for the competitions between the young elites but mainly for the auction.
Many valuable items were expected to appear.
Liu Zheng also planned to see if he could acquire Emperor-level Materials or Emperor Scriptures.
Just at that moment, a knock at the door echoed.
"Come in!"
The door opened, and Tang Yaoyao walked in, standing before Liu Zheng with her head bowed and said, "Hall Master, I am sorry for causing trouble for you this time."
Liu Zheng glanced at Tang Yaoyao and knew that she felt extremely guilty about the earlier events.
"These are trivial matters; you don’t need to apologize."
"Besides, you are my person. Except for me, no one can touch you. Rest assured, they are just a bunch of ants."
The Sky Demon Sect and the Zhang Family were not even a concern in Liu Zheng’s eyes.
Without Divine Weapons of Emperor Level, they were mere ants to him.
Hearing Liu Zheng say she was his person, Tang Yaoyao felt exceptionally excited.
This was the first time Liu Zheng had acknowledged her status.
"But, Hall Master, both the Sky Demon Sect and the Zhang Family are top-tier forces. With the death of their Saint Heir here today, they will never let us off,"
"Ha, let them not ’let us off’. A horde of ants, no matter how angry, remains a horde of ants, unable to affect us in any way,"
"You don’t need to worry. I will have someone take care of this matter."
As he spoke, Liu Zheng suddenly asked, "Speaking of which, I’m more interested to know if this Zhang Family of the central region is your enemy?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Yaoyao’s eyes filled with murderous intent, "That’s correct, they are Yaoyao’s enemies."
