Stronger from Earth

Wang Xuan and others stood at a distance, and they could hear the clamor and excitement, and see tens of thousands of creatures seated in all directions.

At a glance, one could tell that the seating had its significance. True-tier Creatures or teams from major powers were arranged in the VIP seats in midair, overlooking the entire square.

Next were the cultivators, such as Celestial Demon Celestial Immortals, or forces invited by the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, seated in the front rows of the square.

As for those uninvited forces, or Earth-tier Creatures and below, they could only sit farther and farther back, their dense figures huddled together like ants.

Today’s judgment assembly was hosted by the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, and naturally, the seating was also arranged by them. To get a good position, one had to rely on their outstanding strength, substantial backing from their sect, or extensive connections.

For ordinary creatures, whether they could even enter was one thing, and fighting for a good seat was all the more difficult.

The True Dragons of the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest were out in full force today. Two direct-lineage True Dragons, in human form with dragon heads, surveyed the surroundings.

Upon seeing the faculty and students of the Federation University approaching, the two dragons immediately greeted them with smiles: "Welcome to the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, your seating has been arranged, please follow us."

Li Taichu and others returned the courtesy with smiles: "You’re too kind, being able to witness this today is a kindness from the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest to us."

The Federation University is the highest institution of the Federation Government, and its status is well recognized, so it was only natural for the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest to arrange for them and guide them towards the central positions.

After the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest’s flood dragons finished hosting the Federation University’s team, they then attended to Wang Xuan and his disciple duo, yet being Celestial-tier Dragon Race themselves, they couldn’t discern the duo’s identities or strength.

The two dragons, keeping their expressions neutral, called for an elder of the clan, an ancient dragon with a cultivation level of the Grotto Void Realm, aged between two to three hundred years.

The old dragon asked: "May I have the names of you both, Daoist friends?"

From his perspective, these two were formidable demons, but he couldn’t determine their precise cultivation levels.

"Dragon Wood Taoist, this is my disciple."

Wang Xuan said flatly: "We are merely loose cultivators, here after hearing about the judgment assembly taking place."

At this moment, several demons approached from behind, immediately greeting Wang Xuan, leading them was the Cheating Snake, Crab Boss, and Brother Octopus.

"Dragon Wood Taoist, where have you been these past few days?" Crab Boss waved his huge claw.

"I didn’t expect to run into you today, come, let’s sit together, it’ll be lively." The Cheating Snake laughed heartily.

However, at the sight of the old dragon, the smiles on the faces of the demons instantly vanished, replaced with embarrassment and tension in their eyes, like mice encountering a cat.

The identity of these demons was something the three dragons from the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest clearly knew, merely descendants of the Dragon Race.

The two young flood dragons exchanged glances, harboring some disdain, though the old dragon hesitated.

"Uncle Eighteen, there are hundreds of thousands of creatures here today, seats are truly tight, why not arrange them toward the rear?"

Facing such disposable demons like the Cheating Snake and the others, being True Dragons, they really couldn’t be bothered.

Since Dragon Wood Taoist and his disciple were friends with these demons, they naturally were not of high status, not worth paying attention to.

Wang Xuan glanced at these few young dragons, and beside him, Wang Tiantian immediately understood his master’s intent.

Today, they were here to watch a grand show, naturally needing to sit in the best viewing location.

Wang Tiantian’s gaze fixed onto the three True Dragons, and a faint pressure emanated from his iridescent eyes, revealing the aura of a High-Level Divine Beast and True-tier Creature.

The two Celestial-tier flood dragons instantly turned pale, their limbs cold, enormous fear washing over them.

It was as if before them loomed a gigantic serpent that could devour the heavens, coldly eyeing them.

They knew the beautiful woman before them was an even higher-tier Demon Saint, her bloodline and cultivation far surpassing their own great demons.

In comparison, the old dragon remained much calmer, though astonished: What bloodline is this of a Divine Beast’s descendant, with cultivation seemingly lower than mine, yet posing such an overwhelming threat?

Being the greeter, the old dragon naturally understood the importance of making more friends than enemies, and he politely said: "You two are honored guests, it is we who have been negligent, please, come inside with me."

Wang Xuan nodded indifferently, and seeing the Cheating Snake and others standing there like blocks of wood, he beckoned for them to join him inside.

As they walked into the inner area, Cheating Snake and the demons were still in a daze, unsure of what just happened.

After arranging seating for Wang Xuan and others, the old dragon took his leave with the two Celestial-tier flood dragons, quietly passing messages to the clan elder, and then continued hosting guests.

Not long after, Wang Xuan and his disciple duo found themselves sitting near the central area, floating in midair with the square right beneath their view.

The Cheating Snake and the three demons stood obediently behind the duo without daring to sit, feeling both excited and nervous as they glanced around.

Because their location was exclusive for True-tier Creatures or major powers, a VIP seating area. If not for being with Dragon Wood Taoist, they wouldn’t have qualified to sit here.

Attending today’s grand event was already a rare opportunity, not to mention sitting in the VIP area, something they’d boast about for decades.

As for unexpectedly meeting and befriending Dragon Wood Taoist, such great fortune was something they’d brag about for a lifetime.

"Dragon Wood Daoist, no, we should address you as Dragon Wood Senior, thank you deeply today." The previously most enthusiastic Cheating Snake was now extremely reserved.

"We sitting here feels somewhat inappropriate, we should find somewhere else to sit," Crab Boss said, albeit reluctantly.

Wang Xuan waved his hand: "You may sit here, it’s no problem."

A few days back, if not for these few demons, he wouldn’t have uncovered the secret of Sword Immortal Qingfeng slaying dragons, not to mention having them as guides.

Wang Xuan glanced around, realizing the variety of forces present today, not only were there representatives from various demon races, but all Immortal Influences were also well-represented.

Li Taichu and others from Federation University were not far off, and acknowledging his gaze, they nodded in return.

’This old demon truly came, what exactly does he intend to do?’ Li Taichu pondered over countless thoughts.

Beside him, Yuan Sheng also gave Wang Xuan a glance, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

"Who is this? I’ve never heard of him."

"Master and apprentice are True-tiered, they should be well-known loose cultivators, why do they feel like they suddenly appeared?"

For the unfamiliar Dragon Wood Taoist, various True-tier figures among the forces were unaware and curiously fixed their gazes on Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan smiled faintly, but offered no response, instead turning his gaze towards the Celestial Sword Mountain team seated near the square’s forefront, and the approaching Immortal Martial Mountain team.

Leading the front was Senior Brother Wu Zhutian, bringing several Celestial-tier True Inheritors from the Immortal Martial Mountain, seemingly just to show face and partake in the excitement.

After all, it was merely a Grotto Void True Immortal, even if representing a colossus like Immortal Martial Mountain, truly incapable of intervening in major events.

Time swiftly passed. In the midst of everyone’s casual chatter and the cold stares exchanged between Celestial Sword Mountain and the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, the judgment assembly began.

Sword Immortal Qingfeng’s figure emerged, escorted from the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, followed by a bronze coffin carried by eight dragons, containing the slaughtered flood dragon’s corpse.

In an instant, the entire square of millions of creatures fell silent, the atmosphere becoming incomparably heavy and tense.