CHAPTER 174: CHAPTER 166: TRULY WORTHY OF BEING THE PROTAGONIST

Central detention area.

Li Nanfeng’s gaze flickered.

Ever since the Sect Leader stepped down and Qing Guang Venerable was proven to be an incarnation of the Seducer Demon Lord, it had become quite unbearable for the Venerables from the Sect Leader and Qing Guang’s disciples.

Both their disciples had undergone comprehensive inspections.

The formal disciples were somewhat better off, and most of them were granted freedom after the inspection results came out, and thereafter, they were taken in by the various Peaks.

But the scrutiny on them, the True Disciples, was even more stringent.

Along the way, a few spies from the Demon Path were truly caught, which made the Sect even more wary of them.

Up to this day.

Apart from Han Peirong having regained her freedom and being taken in as a True Disciple by Bai Hua Immortal Venerable, the rest of them were still being detained centrally and had to continue enduring relentless investigations.

This time, the reopening of the Immortal Demon Battlefield was also mentioned by the disciples guarding them.

Li Nanfeng’s thoughts stirred slightly.

After so many days of examination, the Sect had not been able to find any issues with him.

The worst they could accuse him of was the crime of envy and framing fellow disciples.

As for colluding with the Demon Clan, he truly hadn’t done so, and the Sect wouldn’t go as far as to frame him forcefully.

However.

It seemed the Sect would rather keep them confined until the end of time.

This was something Li Nanfeng absolutely could not accept.

With a flickering gaze, he couldn’t help but speak to the disciples guarding him, "Junior Brother Chen, Junior Brother Lin, I heard you discussing the reopening of the Immortal Demon Battlefield just now. Only Cultivators under a hundred years old can enter. I’m not yet a hundred years old, and my Cultivation among my peers should be considered quite good."

"I know. I framed my junior sister before, and that was a grave mistake. Indeed, I was blinded by jealousy, and even if I were locked up for a lifetime, it would be no less than I deserve. But now that the battlefield has reopened, with the Demon Clan fielding a strong leader like the Demon Clan Saintess on their side, the stronger our side is, the better," said Li Nanfeng sincerely. "I am now a man bearing guilt, but I also want to make some contributions to the Sect and the Cultivation World. I am willing to sign up for this Immortal Demon Battlefield. Please, Junior Brothers, pass my message on."

Upon hearing Li Nanfeng’s words, the two disciples were somewhat surprised.

You should know.

The reopening of the battlefield this time put the Demon Clan at an absolute advantage.

Many disciples who signed up were prepared to face death. Some talented ones even announced their retreat early on to hide, afraid of being forced onto the battlefield.

Yet Li Nanfeng was actually suggesting he enter the battlefield at this time!

This altered the two disciples’ perception of him.

After all, it’s truly a lethal matter.

"Elder Brother Li, we will report this matter, but whether it will happen still depends on the Alliance’s decision," the disciple said.

"Just reporting it is already very good," Li Nanfeng replied gratefully. "I only hope that Junior Brother will speak well of me. Although I have made a mistake, I am willing to use my guilty self to do more for the Sect, for the Cultivation World. Being confined here, my sins cannot be cleansed. If I can die on the battlefield, it would also count as my contribution."

Li Nanfeng’s expression was very sincere, and the two disciples were also touched.

One of the disciples then stood up: "I will go and report this now, Elder Brother, please wait for the news."

"Thank you, Junior Brother," Li Nanfeng quickly replied.

Detention area.

The other disciples were also somewhat restless.

Chen Feng’s gaze flickered incessantly.

He was struggling.

To go to the battlefield, to fight for that slim chance of survival.

Or to stay put and wait to be released one day?

After a long time.

Recalling all the various rumors about the Demon Clan Saintess, he still did not follow suit.

Even if it meant staying confined until death, he still wanted to live a little longer.

Going to that battlefield was hardly different from courting death.

Li Nanfeng leaned against the wall, closing his eyes to rest.

He had his own considerations.

He couldn’t forever live as a criminal.

He also didn’t want to kowtow to the Demon Clan.

He had to clear his name, and then, with dignity, continue being the proud child of heaven.

If he could come out alive from this reopening of the battlefield.

Then.

All the past could presumably be wiped clean.

Even more so if he could kill the Demon Clan Saintess, he could earn a great deal of merit for himself.

By then, his prospects would still be boundless.

The Holy Daughter is terrifying, Li Nanfeng knew.

But still.

He wasn’t entirely without chances of victory.

In his mind, Elder Mo had already woken up.

If Elder Mo coordinated with him, slaying the Holy Daughter was not impossible.

Of course, he was not one hundred percent confident.

But fortune favors the bold, doesn’t it?

If Shi Nian knew of Li Nanfeng’s actions, she would definitely be moved.

How else would you explain Li Nanfeng being the protagonist?

This kind of resoluteness and perseverance is not something ordinary people possess.

"Li Nanfeng?"

At this moment, the Divine Martial Sect was jointly governed by the four Peak Masters; upon hearing the disciple’s report, they were all somewhat surprised.

Bai Hua Immortal Venerable said softly, "Li Nanfeng’s character is flawed, but he definitely hasn’t colluded with the Demon Clan."

This, she had verified multiple times.

Moreover, once someone joins the Immortal Demon Battlefield, it’s a fight to the death, with no rest until one side is completely annihilated. If Li Nanfeng wishes to survive, he would inevitably fight the Demon Clan to the death.

"This young man has decent strength," Fire Flame Venerable also nodded in agreement.

"Then let’s add him to the roster, as a way to atone for his past actions," said Chaofang Immortal Venerable.

The three looked towards Ling Tian Sword Master.

Ling Tian Sword Master narrowed his eyes.

He had no fondness for Li Nanfeng.

But still.

At this moment, great matters of the Human Clan were at stake, which did not allow for his personal caprice.

Ling Tian Sword Master also nodded, "Alright, add his name."

With the decision made by the Peak Masters, Li Nanfeng’s inclusion was settled.

At this moment.

The Peak Masters were reviewing the list of enrolled disciples.

"Your Ling Tian Peak has three disciples enrolled," Bai Hua Immortal Venerable said softly, "But Tiantian’s cultivation may be insufficient."

Ling Tian Sword Master sighed, "She’s stubborn, insisting on enrolling; I couldn’t stop her. Just exclude her from the list."

This time, the list of a hundred people would assemble the elite of the entire Righteous Alliance, with no opportunities for those below the Nascent Soul Stage to be included.

The Peak Masters were discussing this.

Suddenly.

Ling Tian Sword Master’s gaze shifted.

He stood up and quickly said, "Lin Bai Sword Immortal has just messaged me; he’s coming personally with several Elders to assess the disciples’ strengths."

Lin Bai Sword Immortal has actually come in person.

None dared to neglect him; they went immediately to the Sect entrance to greet him.

Ling Tian Sword Master respectfully handed over a Jade Scroll, "This is the list of enrolled disciples. Those above the Nascent Soul Stage are all here, please review it, Sword Immortal."

Lin Bai took it, passing it to an Elder next to him: "Go and verify their strengths according to the list."

"I’ll show you the way," said Ling Tian Sword Master, hurrying to offer.

Lin Bai chuckled, "Let others handle it. I hear you enjoy a good drink. Coincidentally, I’m fond of drinking too. How about we have a drink together?"

Hmm?

Ling Tian Sword Master felt somewhat flattered.

The other three Peak Masters, observing the situation, quickly left with the Elders.

Ling Tian Sword Master then led Lin Bai Sword Venerate towards Ling Tian Peak.

As Lin Bai Sword Venerate made his way, he couldn’t help but observe Ling Tian Sword Master closely.

My folks.

This is the Ling Tian Sword Master who taught an eccentric like Shi Nian.

And Lu Zhuoyan, the master of deceit, was also said to be hand-raised by him.

What does this prove?

This man is no simpleton!