CHAPTER 413: CHAPTER 412 YAN XIANG_1

Along the way, many powerful individuals looked with astonishment at the Dapeng Bird sweeping by in mid-air, pointing and whispering amongst themselves.

"The Sky Demon Tower trial?"

Ling Chen unintentionally overheard the discussions from below and turned to Xia Yunxin.

"I forgot to tell you about this."

Xia Yunxin smiled before explaining, "The Sky Demon Tower is a holy land of our Holy Church. It was built by the first Sect Leader and has stood for hundreds of years. Inside, the wills of many past Experts of our Holy Church are sealed within the Sky Demon Tower through a special method."

"The Sky Demon Tower has ten floors. The higher the floor, the stronger the will of the Expert who left it. The very top, the tenth floor, is said to hold a will-incarnation of the first Sect Leader. He was an Expert at the pinnacle of the Sky Apex Realm and had cultivated the Holy Church’s ultimate cultivation technique, the ’Demon Emperor’s Scripture,’ to the fourth realm, ’Entering Devil to Seal the Emperor’."

"The Sky Demon Tower trial is held once a year. Most of the Genius Disciples of our Holy Church participate, receiving a baptism from the wills of the Demon Way. The higher the floor one reaches, the richer the rewards. The next one is in two months."

"I see."

Ling Chen nodded. This was similar to the trials of the Righteous Path Sects, but since the Sky Demon Tower held the wills of many Demon Way Experts, it was no ordinary place. If one could reach the top floor, it would be quite a challenge.

"The Sky Demon Tower isn’t as simple as you imagine," Xia Yunxin continued. "Those Demon Way predecessors aren’t as easy-going as your Righteous Path ancestors. They don’t care if you live or die. If you anger them, they might even obliterate you within the Sky Demon Tower. It’s not impossible."

"Is it that dangerous?"

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a smirk playing on his lips. Although it sounded surprising, such brutal trials were also incredibly effective for honing one’s strength.

This level of danger wouldn’t intimidate him.

"Young Master truly has the Saintess’s bearing," Elder Beiming said admiringly, stroking his beard.

"I cannot compare to my mother. You flatter me, Elder," Ling Chen replied humbly.

"Young Master, there’s no need to call me Elder. You can use my name," Elder Beiming said calmly.

Ling Chen shook his head. "Respect for seniority is important. I cannot overstep. In that case, I’ll call you Elder Ming."

Xia Yunxin looked over with a smile. "Ling Chen, it seems you still retain quite a bit of the Righteous Path’s influence."

"That will change over time."

Ling Chen wasn’t bothered by this. Demonic Path Followers valued acting on their whims. He would call people whatever he pleased.

「...」

Deep within Magic Fog Mountain, several figures stood in a courtyard.

"What? Everyone from the Earth Demon Sect and Lady Ming, along with all the people they brought, were killed?" The shocked voice of a stout, slightly older young man echoed through the courtyard.

"Yes, Senior Brother." Another young man in black, who was none other than Chu Tiange, nodded, his expression one of deep sorrow. "The Earth Demon Sect and Lady Ming were both top Experts from our Skypiercing Peak Lineage. They only went to cause that Ling Chen a bit of trouble, to teach him a lesson, with no real ill intent. Who would have thought they’d fall into their trap, and everyone was tragically killed by that Elder Beiming."

"Despicable! Utterly despicable!" The stout young man was furious. With one punch, he caved in the stone table before him, shattering it. "Saintess Hall is too arrogant! Follow me! We cannot let this slide, otherwise, what will become of the Skypiercing Peak Lineage’s dignity?"

The stout young man’s figure flashed as he stomped hard on the ground, then shot out of the courtyard.

Seeing the stout young man rush out, a sinister smile abruptly spread across Chu Tiange’s lips.

This stout young man was his direct senior martial brother, Yan Xiang, the ’Mighty Demon General,’ one of Sect Leader Sikong Yi’s most outstanding Direct Disciples. Yan Xiang’s status and strength within the Holy Church were among the best. Even Elder Beiming wouldn’t dare to provoke him.

With this in mind, Chu Tiange also moved, darting out of the courtyard to follow.

「...」

By now, Ling Chen’s group had already flown a hundred miles. In less than half an hour, the Dapeng Bird reached a spacious mountain basin and landed. There, a vast plaza was filled with numerous figures.

Ling Chen, Elder Beiming, and Xia Yunxin landed in the central area of the plaza, jumping off the Dapeng Bird.

Many Demonic Path Disciples were cultivating on the plaza. Seeing Elder Beiming and the others arrive, expressions of surprise flickered across their faces as they hurriedly made way.

Elder Beiming’s status was immense. Even if these disciples seldom saw him, they knew who he was.

However, just as Ling Chen and the others’ feet touched the ground, an angry shout suddenly reached their ears.

"Old man Beiming! Ling Chen! Neither of you are leaving! You must give me an explanation today!"

The crowd parted, and a line of figures emerged from the opening.

A powerful, savage aura assailed them.

Instantly, Ling Chen sensed a boundless surge of power, and he halted. Elder Beiming did likewise, his gaze fixed on the figures approaching through the parted crowd.

Then, a colossal, imposing young man appeared.

This brawny man was bare-handed, clad in ornate battle armor. His hair stood on end, like an explosion, and his muscles bulged with explosive power, as if he possessed the strength to shatter a mountain.

Behind him stood a line of Experts, all at the Great Master Level or higher. Each had a solemn expression as they jointly carried a single weapon.

This weapon was a Splitting Mountain Axe!

The gleaming Great Axe bore many bloodstains, as if vengeful spirits clung to it. Deep within the Great Axe, countless baleful energies seemed to squirm. It was a bloodthirsty weapon indeed.

A single Great Axe required many people to carry it. Moreover, these carriers were all Grand Master-level Experts. This showed just how incredibly heavy and formidable the Great Axe was.

Ling Chen’s heart stirred. He saw many ancient, peculiar inscriptions on this Great Axe, the likes of which he had never encountered. Evidently, the grade of this Mountain-splitting Axe had reached the level of a Unique Artifact. It seemed this brawny young man before him was no simple figure.

"You’re the Saintess’s son?"

The moment this brawny young man appeared, his eyes locked onto Ling Chen. He snorted, and it was like the roar of a furious lion. The sound waves spread, making the air hum incessantly.

AAAH!

Screams rang out as some onlookers fainted on the spot. Many Experts who had not yet reached the Great Master Realm could not withstand the force of this brawny young man’s snort.

"Bastard! So overbearing! Who is this guy?"

"Shh! Quiet!"

"That’s Yan Xiang, the ’Mighty Demon General,’ one of Sect Leader Sikong Yi’s most outstanding Direct Disciples! His status is revered, and his power is immense. He once cleaved a sect’s mountain gate in two with a single axe strike!"

"What? Fall back, quickly! Don’t provoke him!"