That demon beast was far too powerful. Though only a Grade 3 Martial Lord, it had managed to hold both Wang Long, a Grade 4 Martial Lord, and Lan Xi at bay.
In that moment, everyone present was stunned. Many were even struck with terror, for the clash of Martial Lords was far beyond their ability to participate in. Even a stray ripple of energy that escaped could be enough to kill them.
At that moment, the only one who could still maintain his composure was Chu Feng. After leading Su Rou and the others into the palace, he hadn't ventured deep inside. Instead, he stood near the edge, arms crossed over his chest, calmly watching the scene unfold before him.
"A special guardian?" That was the identity Chu Feng assigned to the demon beast, for he realized this creature was no ordinary matter. Its eyes were bloodshot, filled not just with fury but also a strange, glazed quality—as if it had been brainwashed.
Moreover, despite its formidable strength, capable of fighting above its level, the power within its body felt hollow. Judging by all these circumstances, Chu Feng felt the demon beast had been brainwashed. Rather than call it an extraordinary demon beast, it was more accurate to describe it as a bloodthirsty Fierce Beast that killed on sight.
But there was no denying it was indeed a demon beast, and within its body flowed noble blood. Alas, it had been brainwashed and sealed for so long that it could survive without food or water. Unfortunately, it had been reduced to a killing tool. If one were to call it a living being, it was more like a puppet at others' mercy.
So Chu Feng had a suspicion: this demon beast might very well be the true master of the Thousand-Year Ancient City, but now it served as a guardian tool for someone else.
*Boom~~~~~*
"Roooaaar~~~"
Suddenly, another piercing explosion rang out, followed immediately by a pained shriek from the terrifying demon beast. Its body swayed a few times before collapsing with a heavy *thump*.
It was dead. The enormous, fiercely powerful demon beast had been slain by the combined efforts of Wang Long and Lan Xi. But now, both of them were drenched in sweat and panting heavily—it was clear they had expended considerable effort.
"Impressive. After all, it was a demon beast without intelligence. If it possessed intellect and could use its bloodline to execute various techniques, its combat power would have multiplied several times over. Perhaps even Wang Long and Lan Xi together wouldn't have been its match."
"So this was the true master of the Thousand-Year Ancient City? It seems they were indeed a powerful clan. What a pity—even the mightiest become relics of the past." Chu Feng sighed inwardly.
"I didn't expect you to still dare to enter. Did those two fail to convey my words to you?" Suddenly, a voice as cold as bone echoed through the hall.
It was Wang Long. He had spotted Chu Feng and the others, and now fixed Chu Feng with a gaze brimming with killing intent. A smile hung at the corner of his lips—the smugness of having slain the beast, mingled with the quiet glee of seeing Chu Feng. This was his golden opportunity to eliminate Chu Feng here and wash away his humiliation.
"Heh heh."
Hearing this, Liu Zhenwei, Wang Yue, and the others immediately grasped Wang Long's meaning. Their gazes toward Chu Feng were filled with schadenfreude and vindictive satisfaction. They all believed Chu Feng was doomed.
In that moment, everyone in the group—except Lan Xi, whose brows were tightly knitted with worry—wore a smile at the corner of their lips. They all seemed to eagerly anticipate the spectacle of Wang Long tormenting Chu Feng.
*Rumble rumble rumble*
However, before Chu Feng could even reply, the entire great hall suddenly began to tremble violently. And at the far end of the hall, streaks of crimson patterns had appeared and were spreading continuously.
"That is...?"
It was a grand formation. The formation was being activated, and what activated it was none other than the blood of the demon beast. As the blood flowed across the ground, it was drawing a large, blood-red formation diagram.