Chapter 655: How is this possible? [Two in One]

Chapter 655: How is this possible? [Two in One]



But the head of the Wang family had already left, and it was uncertain if he had heard or not. Even if he had, he would most likely refuse to answer.

Everyone fell silent, gazing at Night Demon as if he were a divine being.

This guy is so bold!

Everyone knew why the head of the Wang family had come, and they were also aware that the Wang family's primary target was undoubtedly Night Demon.

However, not only did Night Demon not yield, but he also confronted the head of the Wang family with equal ferocity. Such an attitude truly surprised everyone.

Facing a cloud swordsmanship master from the Wang family, Night Demon was surprisingly resolute!

Yinshen Gong sighed helplessly.

Pulling Fang Che to sit down, he twisted his face and said, "Can't you control your temper a little?"

Fang Che calmly replied, "Master, if I were to hold back against the attitude of the head of the Wang family today, would the Wang family spare me?"

"..."

Yinshen Gong was speechless. "But the conflict is hidden, unlike the one on the surface."

"I did it on purpose."

Fang Che spoke indifferently, "Master, even if the Wang family doesn't come looking for me, I would still seek them out. Don't forget how Master Sun Yuan died."

He turned his head, looking in the direction where Wang Fufeng, the head of the Wang family, had left. Sharp rays of light shot out from his eyes, filled with surging killing intent. "I once swore that I would split every worm in the Wang family's underground alive!"

Yinshen Gong's heart trembled.

Suddenly, he was at a loss for words.

...

In the evening, lanterns lit up, and the starry sky seemed to descend upon them, winking at close range.

A cool breeze blew, signaling the arrival of winter.

However, the banquet, attended by countless people, was enveloped in tranquility. Everyone quietly drank their wine, awaiting something.

Occasionally, someone would stand up after a moment of contemplation and seek out another person for a brief conversation.

Countless future collaborations were silently established here, while numerous future betrayals were also sown, creating hidden dangers.

Outside, hundreds of thousands of people were also hosting banquets, welcoming and sending off guests. Occasionally, sharp and painful cries of anguish could be heard from afar, belonging to the relatives of the fallen geniuses.

Where the banquet was held, a large circle separated it from the outside world, as if dividing two distinct realms.

Joy and sorrow did not intertwine.

As the moon rose high in the sky, a hazy mist rose from the ground, enveloping the entire banquet venue in ethereal fog, creating a scene akin to a celestial realm.

"Boom... Boom... Boom..."

Everyone heard the muffled drumbeats resonating from within their hearts.

As if from the distant horizon, the ancient war drums roared like the thunder god's howl.

Everyone realized that this sound was actually their heartbeats.

A mysterious force caused the hearts of everyone present to beat in unison.

Everyone stood up silently, standing at attention, their faces involuntarily transforming into a solemn expression.

"The moment of destiny has arrived."

Suddenly, a grand power enveloped the entire venue.

The fog throughout the venue thickened abruptly, nearly reaching the point where one couldn't see their fingers if they stretched out their hand. Everyone could sense the presence of others around them, but visibility was limited.

High above, radiant lights flashed brilliantly.

The starry sky seemed to have descended upon their heads.

"The Incubation Deity World... the Incubation Deity Program is being carried out... the Incubation Deity Ceremony is being performed..."

A majestic voice echoed through the flashing lights in the mist.

"Champion Night Demon, for your outstanding merits, you are appointed as the Night Demon Sect Leader of the Southeast Region! The original Night Demon Sect is abolished, and the new Night Demon Sect is the legitimate one."

"Sect Leader, Night Demon!"

"From this day forward, you shall be independent and establish the Night Demon Sect as a Level 3 sect of the Only Righteous Sect!"

Yinshen Gong had already anticipated this, but upon hearing the words 'independent and establish,' he couldn't help but sigh softly.

A grand golden light emanated from above, circling the venue in the mist and swiftly passing before everyone's eyes.

Everyone clearly understood the words within that golden light.

"Night Demon Sect!"

"Sect Leader, Night Demon!"

"Level 3!"

The golden light circled the venue and then transformed into a massive halo, suddenly descending.

Fang Che watched as the halo landed on him, entered his body, and disappeared. Upon careful inspection, he noticed that on the neck of the Five Spirit Toad within his body, there was a dazzling golden ring, resembling a natural skin texture.

He couldn't help but think, "Is this appointment for me or the toad?"

But he respectfully said, "Your subordinate, Night Demon, obeys!"

Some information was transmitted from within the halo, which Fang Che studied intently.

Then, the light in the sky continued to dissipate, and one by one, the appointed sect leader halos descended.

Throughout the process, it was slow and lengthy, but no one disrupted it with their voices.

Only the excited voices of the newly appointed sect leaders expressing gratitude could be heard.

Fang Che listened intently. He was waiting for a particular name.

"Mu Feng, the Sect Leader of the Guardian Sect... a Level 4 sect, affiliated with the Southeast Region."

Fang Che's eyes lit up.

Finally, the reading concluded, and the mist suddenly dispersed.

"Except for the sect leaders and those leading the way, everyone else may now leave. From this Divine Mist, you will be protected for seven thousand li!"

Fang Che heard Mo Wang's voice in his ear, "Your subordinate bids farewell to the sect leader. I will now return to pack and submit the transfer certificate, then immediately head to the Southeast Region to await the sect leader's summons."

"May the Lord be safe."

After saying this, the six of them disappeared without a trace.

Fang Che was so close, yet he had no idea how they had left.

This Spirit Mist was truly mysterious.

The dense mist still enveloped them, but the people within gradually vanished, leaving no trace behind. Aside from the over eight hundred new Supreme Leaders, the others who had emerged from the Incubation Deity World gradually disappeared without a trace.

There were a total of nine hundred and ninety-six people with Supreme Leader qualifications, but in the end, only eight hundred and ten were appointed as Supreme Leaders.

The rest, like Mo Wang and the others, had submitted to those they deemed worthy of their allegiance.

With over eight hundred Supreme Leaders scattered, there were now eight hundred new sects.

Fang Che sighed in his heart.

These small sects would be unimaginable trouble for the common folk.

"Alas..."

"The banquet is in two days."

...

Yan Nan, the three deputy supreme leaders, and the two super guardians were in a large tent, intending to rest for a while.

However, various messages continued to pour in.

"The head of the Wang family, Wang Fufeng, appeared at the banquet and offered toasts to the survivors, especially the Night Demon, engaging in a verbal sparring match..."

The entire process was quickly reported.

Duan Xiaoyang's face revealed a sharp murderous intent.

Yan Nan's expression also turned grim.

"Alas... This Wang family... They truly don't know when to give up."

Yan Nan said with a headache, "Previously, a branch of the Wang family, along with the Li family and a few other families, sought revenge against the Night Demon. They killed the Night Demon's master, Sun Yuan."

"And Sun Yuan is a descendant of Sun Wutian..."

"That's why I sent Sun Wutian to the southeast and used Fang Che's matter to keep him there. I wanted to prevent Sun Wutian from returning to settle the score. Because if he returns, Sun Wutian won't just target that branch family, but the entire Wang family. But now, the Wang family is deliberately courting death... If someone is sent to assassinate the Night Demon in the southeast, isn't that sending people straight into Sun Wutian's hands?"

Yan Nan was speechless.

Was this just a coincidence? Did the Wang family lose three more members?

But the Night Demon had only killed six thousand people. Over forty thousand had died in the conflict. How could they focus solely on the Night Demon for revenge? What were they thinking?

"Fifth Brother, let them be."

Bai Jing said indifferently, "Kind words cannot persuade the dead, and mercy cannot save those who refuse to be saved. This Wang family is seeking its own demise. Even if we stop them this time, it's inevitable in the future."

Duan Xiaoyang said coldly, "If Sun Wutian can't be stopped, let me know. I don't want to deal with other matters, but I can help with this."

"Forget it, forget it..."

Yan Nan said with a throbbing headache, "One Sun Wutian is enough to give me a headache. Please don't come and cause more trouble."

Duan Xiaoyang hummed.

"Just now, news came from the Law Enforcement Platform confirming that Bei Mingxin is dead."

Yan Nan said to Bi Changhong, "After death, there was no news for a long time, but there was also no refusal to transmit messages. Total death is a refusal to transmit messages, so it's confirmed that Bei Mingxin died in the forbidden land!"

Bi Changhong said indifferently, "Bei Mingxin was a very capable person. It's a pity that he's dead."

Yan Nan asked, "Have you recovered?"

Bi Changhong coughed and said, "I've recovered."

He bowed slightly and said to Duan Xiaoyang, "Old Duan, alas... You know his temperament. We've been brothers for so many years. If you're still angry, come and beat me up. After all, I've wronged you."

Duan Xiaoyang laughed mockingly, "You think that if you act weak and magnanimous, I won't beat you up? Let me tell you, I'm going to beat you up like this! Wait for it later! You have the nerve to act all righteous now?"

Bi Changhong sighed and helplessly spread his hands, saying to Yan Nan, "Fifth Brother, it seems I'm really going to get beaten up again..."

Yan Nan was speechless.

Regarding this matter, not only did he have no solution, but even the big brother, Zheng Yuan Dong, had no idea what to do!

What should they do now?

"The third matter is quite interesting."

Yan Nan said, "Something big happened on the Guardian's side."

"What big thing?"

"Rui Qianshan's disciple, Ding Zueran, has rebelled and fled."

Yan Nan furrowed his brows.

"How so?"

The others' eyes lit up.

"Recently, several young masters from the Ning, Yan, Gu, and Zhao families, who are in charge of the eastern region, went to the southeast for trials. It's said that they met a beautiful girl there, which led to a conflict with the local Ding family. Many from the Ding family died, and that girl was supposedly Ding Zueran's childhood sweetheart."

Yan Nan explained, "When the news reached Ding Zueran's ears, he went to the east alone with his sword and slaughtered the Mong family a month ago."

"Then, he encountered a siege, escaped, and his murderous intent surged. He slaughtered one family after another, and currently, it's said that five families have been completely wiped out."

Bi Changhong asked, "What level is this Ding Zueran?"

"He's said to be at the Venerable Realm," Yan Nan replied.

Bi Changhong said, "This doesn't seem right, does it? These families may not be super families, but it's unlikely that a Venerable Realm cultivator could wipe them all out, right?"

"The problem lies here. This Ding Zueran is a natural-born sword bone and a sword genius. He's taciturn and may not speak a word for an entire year, devoting all his energy to cultivation. His personality and method of attack are those of a natural-born assassin genius... Additionally, with Rui Qianshan's meticulous teachings and the resources provided by the Guardian's headquarters, he was able to reverse-cultivate to the Saint Realm with Venerable Realm strength!"

"These families established themselves with their ingenuity and craftsmanship, but their martial arts weren't particularly strong."

Yan Nan said, "So now, I'm hesitant about this matter."

Bai Jing asked, "Hesitant?"

"Because this Ding Ziran is one of us from the Only Righteous Sect, and he has the Five Spirit Toad within him, which was originally developed by the Night Demon Sect of the Southeast."

"And the Ding family is also a branch of the Night Demon Sect's development."

"It's said that after the Guardian Headquarters received the news, they secretly searched for Ding Ziran all over the world. After confirming that the Ding family were our people, they collectively disappeared mysteriously, apparently controlled by Dongfang Sanzan."

"Currently, Ding Ziran is on the run."

"It's said that Ning Xuejian Rui Qianshan was so angry that he spat blood and personally led the search for Ding Ziran across the world to clean up the sect."

"Currently, this matter has been suppressed by the Guardian High Command, and the news hasn't spread widely. It seems as if this incident never happened, but it's real."

Yan Nan smiled bitterly.

"And Ding Ziran is now alone, fleeing and constantly evading pursuit."

"This is why I'm hesitant."

"!!!"

Upon hearing such a convoluted story, with various twists and turns, even Bi Changhong, Bai Jing, and Duan Xiaoyang were stunned.

For a moment, they felt their brains couldn't keep up.

Madman Halberd stood by, his mouth agape, not knowing what to say to express his shock. He could only exclaim, "Damn! Damn! Damn..."

"How could this happen?"

Bai Jing frowned, "I feel like this incident is a conspiracy of the Guardians. Although Rui Qianshan isn't very bright, he shouldn't be this stupid, right?"

"That's what I'm talking about. But Ding Ziran does have our sect's Five Spirit Toad within him, and that's true."

Yan Nan furrowed his brows, "Moreover, with the Night Demon Sect's destruction, Ding Ziran's Five Spirit Toad is now in a scattered state."

"And Ding Ziran's Five Spirit Toad has no communication with anyone. The Night Demon Sect members who developed Ding Ziran's family have already been personally killed by the former Night Demon Sect Leader, Hai Wuliang."

Yan Nan frowned, "So, this bizarre incident occurred."

"That's why I'm hesitant."

"If you're worried that this is a trap set by the Guardians or an insider, then you can ignore it and let Ding Ziran continue to be pursued. It doesn't matter."

"But Ding Ziran has the Five Spirit Toad within him, and there's no possibility of him betraying the sect; otherwise, he would have already exploded and died."

"A Venerable-level talent capable of challenging Sage-level opponents, with innate sword bones and an innate assassin, his future development and potential are immeasurable. This talent is already comparable to that of the Night Demon."

"And most importantly, it can also annoy Rui Qianshan and Dongfang Sanzan."

Yan Nan said, "So I want to use him."

Bi Changhong had the same idea, "Yes, I also feel that this Ding Ziran can't be abandoned. He's just an ant now, and we can try to win him over. We can kill him at any time, and we can also use him at any time."

Bai Jing had the same idea.

As high-level leaders, they actually didn't care much about Ding Ziran, but this connection with Ding Ziran could link several people to Rui Qianshan and Dongfang Sanzan, and that was no small matter.

"Hmm. It's good to make contact first. Anyway, if there's anything suspicious, we can immediately kill him without any loss."

Duan Xiaoyang said, "Moreover, wasn't this Ding Ziran originally Fang Che's brother at the White Cloud Martial Arts Academy?"

"Oh?"

Yan Nan's eyes lit up with a smile, "Duan Shouzuo is so concerned about the Night Demon that he even investigated this?" He glanced at Madman Halberd, indicating that Madman Halberd didn't know about this, and if you said it directly, you would have exposed it.

Duan Xiaoyang gave Yan Nan a reassuring look, indicating that he would handle this matter.

Then he hummed, "You don't know about this? The Night Demon's file in your hands is already several inches thick. How could I not know?"

"I must understand because I'm the deputy sect leader in charge of sect affairs. What about you?"

"Because I'm bored!"

Duan Xiaoyang replied impatiently.

"So you want to hand over Ding Ziran's matter to the Night Demon to handle?"

Bai Jing asked.

"He's the Night Demon Sect Leader, and Ding Ziran was developed by the Night Demon Sect, so it's natural to hand it over to Fang Che. Moreover, if I give it to someone else, I won't feel at ease."

Yan Nan sighed, "Other people's martial arts are too low, and they won't be able to subdue Ding Ziran; instead, they might be counter-controlled. Currently, in the Southeast, there are only two people who can handle this matter: one is Feng Xue Chen, and the other is the Night Demon."

"But if Feng Xue Chen were to win over Ding Ziran, his status and position are too high, and it would cause unnecessary turmoil."

"The Night Demon is just right. Moreover, although Feng Xue Chen has enough skill, scheming, and ambition, in terms of being straightforward and decisive, he is not as good as the Night Demon. Even if he discovers that Ding Ziran is suspicious, Feng Xue Chen will continue to make efforts to win him over for his own use. This is Feng Xue Chen's high-level sentiment and personal charm. But the Night Demon won't do that; once he discovers that Ding Ziran is suspicious, he can directly kill him with a sword!"

"That's the difference."

"If Ding Ziran really has a problem, he must be dealt with immediately.

Feng Yun's lesson wasn't enough, and Dongfang Sanzan's personally arranged informant is not so easily swayed."

"But Night Demon doesn't need to consider these things."

Yan Nan said, "That's why I lean towards Night Demon. Moreover, his Night Demon Sect is in dire straits now, and it's the perfect time to recruit new members. Letting Ding Zueran recruit him personally would be a great gain, wouldn't it?"

Bai, with narrowed eyes, smiled and said, "You're so tactful. You might as well just say that Feng Yun is not as brutal as Night Demon. I understand."

Yan Nan laughed, "Indeed."

He pondered for a moment and said, "Let's verify this information again and then proceed with the plan."

He laughed, "In this matter, let's have another contest with Dongfang Sanzan."

"Old Duan, go and call Night Demon." Yan Nan instructed.

Duan Xiaoyang instinctively didn't want to exert himself, but he had just revealed Night Demon's identity, and Madman Halberd knew about it. Although Madman Halberd's knowledge didn't matter, it was still his own mistake. So, he readily agreed and left.

Bai was slightly displeased, "Fifth Brother, aren't you giving Night Demon too much face? For such a trivial matter, you could just send someone with a command. There's no need to call him and give instructions in person. You, as the Deputy Sect Leader in charge of education, are somewhat lacking in dignity."

"No harm in that."

Yan Nan said, "Sometimes, such an exceptional move might damage one's dignity, but at other times, it's the very essence of ruling over subordinates."

He smiled, "Old Eight, when the highest-ranking leaders personally meet and assign tasks to the lowest-ranking members, it's an unparalleled motivation. You should consider this carefully."

He was still trying to change his brother's indifferent and cold-hearted nature, hoping that Bai would be moved.

But Bai just chuckled and turned away.

The next moment, Duan Xiaoyang entered, holding Night Demon like a chick, and tossed him on the ground with a 'plop': "Here he is!"

Fang Che hurriedly saluted, "This subordinate, Night Demon, pays respect to the three Deputy Sect Leaders, pays respect to the Hall Master, pays respect to the Guardian..."

"Stand up."

Yan Nan calmly said, "This time, I've called you because there's a task for you."

Then, he explained Ding Zueran's situation.

Fang Che furrowed his brows, thought carefully, and after a long while, he said, "This..."

"What's the concern?" Yan Nan asked.

"There is."

Fang Che replied, "I respectfully report to Deputy Sect Leader Yan, when we were at the White Cloud Martial Institute, my relationship with Ding Zueran wasn't very good, but compared to others, I was already quite close to him.

"This person, Ding Zueran, is silent and reserved, and he seems to have a heavy heart. His personality is extremely reclusive."

"Moreover, before I even met him, I knew that Ding Zueran was a pawn of the Night Demon Sect, and he has the Five Spirit Toad. This much is certain."

"But this person, Ding Zueran, clearly resists the Five Spirit Toad and our sect. After interacting with him, I clearly sensed this."

"Although he has the Five Spirit Toad, he himself is unwilling. It's probably due to family reasons that he was implanted with the Five Spirit Toad at a young age."

Fang Che said, "So, for this person, I have no assurance. Moreover, my Night Demon Sect is still in its infancy... Bringing in such a person, and worrying that he might expose my identity due to our familiarity... So, I'm concerned..."

Yan Nan frowned, "Your consideration is reasonable. What's your suggestion?"

Fang Che said, "Directly killing him is the most foolproof method, swift and clean, with no aftermath. No matter what calculations, one strike, and everything is settled!"

This statement made Yan Nan, Bai, Duan Xiaoyang, Madman Halberd, and the other four people's expressions change.

Indeed!

Yan Nan's words were entirely accurate. This killer instinct was just as expected; encountering any situation, his first reaction was to strike!

Yan Nan angrily said, "How can you only think of killing when encountering problems? With your approach, how can our Only Righteous Sect have any future talents? Wouldn't you have killed them all already?"

"How can you still have this task?"

Yan Nan's voice was heavy.

Fang Che hurriedly said, "This subordinate knows his fault."

"This matter is settled. Night Demon, you go and contact Ding Zueran. After making contact..."

Yan Nan directly said, "If he's usable, he'll be a great general for the Night Demon Sect. If there's truly a problem, you also have the authority to make on-the-spot decisions."

Then he smiled, "Anyway, without giving you this authority, you'd still be a killer with heads rolling."

"This subordinate dares not."

Fang Che was terrified.

"What don't you dare?"

Yan Nan humphed, "The people you've killed are already close to the number of old demons of Duan Xiaoyang's generation."

"This subordinate is ashamed."

"..."

"Get out."

Fang Che, in a daze, returned to the banquet.

Thinking about Ding Zueran's situation, he couldn't help but grit his teeth. This kid actually showed up.

Placed specifically by my side, this is to make me suppress the Five Spirit Toad for him?

Dongfang, the military advisor, is quite clever.

But how did he achieve this?

Fang Che was truly perplexed.

(End of Chapter)

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