A fierce battle between dragons and tigers was dissipated without a trace, all thanks to the intervention of Emperor Realm experts.
"That should settle it, right?" At the same time, in a certain location within the Star God Palace encampment, Xiao Yuyang looked at Gao Xueting and Chen Wenhao and asked.
Gao Xueting said, "We appreciate Lord Xiao's help!"
Chen Wenhao also nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Although the rising stars of the two great sects had gotten off to an unpleasant start upon meeting, it hadn't affected the relationship between the Emperor Realm experts of their respective sects. In their eyes, that was nothing more than youthful competitiveness.
Who hadn't gone through that phase?
"No matter. Still, those two youngsters are quite spirited," Xiao Yuyang chuckled.
"Elder Gao has Xia Sheng under her tutelage, and Brother Chen has Impermanence—truly enviable!" Feng Ming suddenly chimed in from the side, his tone tinged with envy.
Gao Xueting glanced at him. "Doesn't Wuhua Hall have Zhuang Bufan?"
Feng Ming smiled. "Though Bufan's name means 'extraordinary,' he possesses only an ordinary constitution. How can he be mentioned in the same breath as those two?"
"Brother Feng, didn't you already pass down your hall's Inversion of Heaven and Earth Phantom Nether Art?" Chen Wenhao looked at Feng Ming. "There's no need for modesty at a time like this. Excessive modesty is nothing but hypocrisy."
"Heh heh..." Feng Ming responded with a grin.
"Alright, how long are you going to keep sizing each other up?" Xiao Yuyang couldn't help but roll his eyes. "It's a good thing the youngsters are active. As the old guard, we just watch—absolutely no interference. We're all from the Southern Domain; infighting does no one any good."
"Lord Xiao speaks truly!" Everyone nodded in unison.
"Oh, Lord Xiao..." Gao Xueting suddenly spoke up. "The matter we three came to inquire about at Star God Palace last time... has there been any response?"
At these words, both Feng Ming and Chen Wenhao straightened up, listening with full attention.
Xiao Yuyang furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment before speaking. "Regarding that Ancient Great Demon... the Great Emperor said the demon has not perished—it merely lies dormant. However, as to where exactly it slumbers, the Great Emperor does not know."
"Even the Great Emperor doesn't know?" Feng Ming's expression changed.
"The Great Emperor told me only eight words!" Xiao Yuyang said gravely.
"Which eight words?" Gao Xueting asked.
"Neither dead, nor alive!"
"What... does that mean?" Feng Ming was thoroughly confused.
Xiao Yuyang spread his hands. "I don't understand it either. But rest assured, everyone. That Ancient Great Demon was sealed for so many years and has long since lost its former powers. Should it dare to appear and cause havoc in the future, I will personally deal with it."
"With Lord Xiao's assurance, we can rest easy," Chen Wenhao said with a relieved sigh, nodding.
The last time he, Feng Ming, and Gao Xueting had joined forces against that Ancient Great Demon, they had unfortunately fallen short at the critical moment. The demon had unleashed a formidable divine ability that trapped them in a boundless world of darkness. By the time they broke free, the demon had already vanished. With no other choice, they had gone to Star God Palace to request an audience with Great Emperor Mingyue, hoping to receive some guidance.
Unfortunately, the three had visited Star God Palace but failed to meet the Great Emperor, and could only leave the matter with Xiao Yuyang to relay on their behalf.
The moment Gao Xueting had arrived here, she had hurried to find Xiao Yuyang because she wanted to learn any intelligence about the demon.
"Alright, let's put the demon matter aside for now. Let's talk about the Land of Four Seasons this time," Xiao Yuyang said.
Upon hearing this, everyone understood he was going to discuss the Star Seal, and their expressions immediately turned serious.
...
At the Qingyang Divine Temple encampment, Yang Kai—who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, recovering—suddenly felt a stirring. He opened his eyes and gazed in a certain direction.
Frowning in thought for a moment, he stood and began walking that way.
"Junior Brother Yang..." Murong Xiaoxiao called out upon seeing this. "Where are you going?"
She had grown extremely cautious ever since being bitten once—the snake-bitten person fears a rope for ten years, as the saying went. She had wanted to visit the Star God Palace encampment earlier to catch up with old friends, but that unexpected incident had caused a commotion that led to Xia Sheng being confined. She had been blaming herself ever since.
Now, seeing Yang Kai apparently about to leave the encampment, she hurriedly asked with concern.
"Just taking a walk!" Yang Kai smiled faintly.
"Be careful then." Murong Xiaoxiao didn't stop him, merely offering the reminder.
Yang Kai nodded slightly and continued on his way.
"Who cares about outsiders? Why bother worrying?" Xiao Baiyi huffed unhappily from the side.
Murong Xiaoxiao said, "Junior Brother Yang came here with us after all..."
"You still call him Junior Brother?" Xiao Baiyi shot Murong Xiaoxiao a glare. "He's not a disciple of our temple!"
Murong Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue. "Senior Brother Xiao, you really don't like him, do you?"
"It's not that I dislike him," Xiao Baiyi snorted coldly. "I simply don't think much of him!"
Murong Xiaoxiao slowly shook her head and said nothing more.