Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

The six of them were at a deadlock in the Main Hall, their opinions clashing. Just then, a circular array in the center of the hall suddenly materialized, pulsing with bright light.

’Those guys...’ Luo Feng remarked calmly, looking at the circular array.

This array was called a Sound Transmission Array. It functioned just like a Communication Token, with the sole difference that the Sound Transmission Array could transmit not only one’s voice but also one’s image to the other party.

Among the Six Great Forces of the Eastern Domain, all but the Death Row Shelter had established a Sound Transmission Array. Naturally, it was used whenever the Five Great Forces needed to discuss matters.

He poured his Elemental Power into the Sound Transmission Array, and moments later, four figures materialized above it: three men and one woman.

They were, of course, the leaders of the other Four Great Forces: Du Ying of Celestial Eagle Valley, Wan Tai of the Wuji Sect, Xie Song of Taiqing Academy, and Meng Liuli of the Spiritual Light Pavilion.

Xie Song was an old man with graying hair, but he was not to be underestimated. His cultivation was on par with Luo Feng’s, as both had reached Spirit Realm Perfection. The other three were merely at the Peak of Spirit Realm.

As for Meng Liuli, with her ethereal aura and stunning beauty, she was truly worthy of her title as the number one beauty of the Eastern Domain.

"Hmph." The moment he saw Luo Feng, Wan Tai couldn’t help but let out a cold snort. He was still fuming over their battle in Jincheng from a while ago.

"Haha, Master Wan, your Wuji Sect is really going downhill. Even I’ve heard about the incident in Jincheng." Hearing Wan Tai’s snort, Du Ying laughed, adding fuel to the fire.

"Master Du, are you here to discuss business, or to stir up trouble?" Meng Liuli retorted, annoyed by Du Ying’s words. She and Luo Feng harbored feelings for one another, so naturally, she would speak up for him.

"Alright, alright. We activated the Sound Transmission Array to discuss the Saint’s Relics. Everything else can wait," Xie Song finally interjected.

The leaders of the Five Great Forces began their discussion about the Saint’s Relics. Their objective was quite simple. Xie Song spoke first. "I’m sure you all know that the Saint’s Relics have appeared. This time, only those at the Celestial Spirit Realm and below are able to enter. No one in the Spirit Realm can get in."

Hearing this, Luo Feng chuckled and asked, "So, what are you proposing, Dean Xie?"

"Since no one from the Spirit Realm can enter, my proposal is this: none of our five powers should dispatch Main Seat Elders. Let’s have our younger disciples go and test their skills against each other. That way, I’m sure no one will complain about the outcome, win or lose. After all, I believe none of you wish to see a Main Seat Elder lost, do you?"

Xie Song’s meaning was clear: no Main Seat Elders. They would all compete through their disciples. In any case, losing disciples was far more palatable than losing a Main Seat Elder.

Hearing this, Wan Tai immediately agreed. "I agree. We’ll all send disciples from our sects. That makes it fair."

Wan Tai was the first to agree, with Du Ying quickly chiming in, "I agree as well."

Of the five powers, Wan Tai and Du Ying had now agreed. As for Xie Song, it was his proposal to begin with, so he was naturally in favor.

The three of them turned to look at Luo Feng and Meng Liuli. Meng Liuli held back for Luo Feng’s sake. All the Five Great Forces knew that the Flawless Palace was the only one without a so-called "Demon Fiend." In a clash between the younger disciples, the Flawless Palace stood no chance.

"What’s the matter, Luo Feng? Don’t tell me the Flawless Palace has no worthy successors?" Wan Tai taunted, finally seizing an opportunity to needle him.

"Palace Master Luo, if the Flawless Palace is truly worried, I suppose my Celestial Eagle Valley can have our disciples hold back against yours. Haha!" Du Ying chimed in with a laugh.

Seeing their smug expressions, Luo Feng glanced at the two Supreme Elders who had been against sending the younger disciples. Perhaps because Wan Tai’s and Du Ying’s taunts were so infuriating, when the two elders saw Luo Feng’s gaze, they both nodded with grim faces.

At this, Luo Feng gave a slight smile and turned back to the smirking Du Ying and Wan Tai. "In that case, the Flawless Palace agrees."

Hearing Luo Feng’s words, Wan Tai just snorted and said nothing more. Du Ying, however, wore a cold smirk. His Celestial Eagle Valley had two Demon Fiends. With entry limited to the younger generation, Du Ying was already laughing himself sick internally.

"Palace Master Luo, you..." Meng Liuli began, shocked that Luo Feng had agreed, but he just shook his head slightly at her, signaling that everything was fine.

Seeing this, Meng Liuli held her tongue and finally said, "In that case, the Spiritual Light Pavilion also agrees."

"Good. Since that’s the case, it’s settled. I trust you all will abide by the agreement..." With all five powers in agreement, Xie Song said with a smile.

Next, they discussed other details, such as how many people each of the five major powers could send, how many the other forces were allowed, and so on.

Ultimately, the Five Great Forces reached a consensus: each of them would send fifty young disciples. As for the other forces, each was limited to a maximum of ten people.

There was no other way. The Eastern Domain was run by the Six Great Forces, and with the Death Row Shelter’s whereabouts unknown, the decision of the remaining five was effectively law. Being allowed ten people was already generous.

They agreed to meet in half a month, at which point the five powers would enter the relics simultaneously.

With the matter settled, the Sound Transmission Array closed, and the Main Hall returned to its previous state. Looking at the five grave-faced Supreme Elders, Luo Feng said with a smile, "My dear Uncles, it hasn’t even begun. Why the long faces?"

"You little brat! The whole world knows the Flawless Palace doesn’t have a Demon Fiend! Now that we can only send in young disciples, they’re bound to suffer a huge loss," one of the Supreme Elders said.

Hearing this, Luo Feng showed no sign of tension and simply continued to smile. "Uncle, you’re mistaken. Who says the Flawless Palace is guaranteed to lose?"

"You rascal, don’t you understand the difference a Demon Fiend makes? Fine, fine! Send fifty disciples. You can pick them yourself. I’m too frustrated to even think about it."

Without a Demon Fiend, the Supreme Elders felt their chances were slim. Consequently, the five of them left the task of selecting the disciples to Luo Feng.

After the five Supreme Elders left, Luo Feng’s expression showed no hint of worry. For some reason, he had a feeling that Lin Yun would definitely bring him a pleasant surprise.

Perhaps this expedition to the Saint’s Relics would be the moment Lin Yun made a name for himself in the Eastern Domain.

’You little rascal, don’t you dare disappoint your master.’ With a faint smile, Luo Feng quietly departed from the Main Hall as well.

「Meanwhile」

Lin Yun had just emerged from the old man’s Bamboo Courtyard. After his long conversation with the elder, Lin Yun felt he had benefited immensely, especially in his Mental Realm.

The old man was like a sage who had seen through the world’s vanities, able to point out the heart of many matters with a single, sharp insight. The lessons he imparted had been of immense benefit to Lin Yun as well.

(Chapter 33. Please add to your library, vote with a Monthly Pass, recommend, and support the author!)