Time flies, and more than ten days have passed.
In this half year, he had successfully broken through from the Qi Refining Eighth Layer Realm to the Peak of Qi Refining Eighth Layer! And now, in these ten days, he seemed to be on the verge of touching a new level, not far from the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.
This naturally was an exciting development, a notable change.
During this half-year, not only had Chen Fei undergone significant changes, but the disciples and members under Enlightened Deity Cave had also transformed tremendously. Presently, the spiritual energy richness reaching Human Grade Spirit Vein of Holy Grade, along with the vast supply of pills and Cang Kun's occasional meticulous teachings...
These elements combined have resulted in the strength progression of the disciples and members of Enlightened Deity Cave being nothing short of rapid development! The most obvious manifestation is that experts above the Qi Refining Eighth Layer emerged like bamboo shoots after the rain.
This is an astonishing event for many forces! But at Enlightened Deity Cave now, it seems quite ordinary.
Yes, experts above the Qi Refining Eighth Layer are commonplace!
If this gets out, countless people and forces would be shocked.
Amidst such 'low-key' secret development of Enlightened Deity Cave, some individuals were finally commissioned to visit.
...
Against the vast blue sky, three massive Black Hawks sliced through the air, overflowing with demon qi, making them exceptionally conspicuous and eye-catching over the region of Enlightened Deity Cave!
The leading Black Hawk appeared with a massive wingspan of dozens of feet! The arrogant aura it emitted recklessly reflected the sunlight on its feathers, filled with dark demon qi, making it shine radiantly, intimidating others.
"My King, this time the superiors are truly excessive! You are the Cave Master of Eagle Cave; not allowing you to represent the three adults to the banquet at Black Wind Gorge was barely acceptable, but now they're having you personally come to invite this ridiculous Enlightened Deity Cave. It's simply..." said an obviously smaller Old Sloppy Hawk indignantly beside the ferocious leading Black Hawk.
"Yes, yes..." The other Old Sloppy Hawk echoed indignantly and ingratiatingly.
"Shut up!" Yet, a cold drink ringing with a sense of chill resounded, making the two Old Sloppy Hawks feel like their hearts were heavily hammered! Instantly, they shivered, their forms disrupted, stirring up a wild gust.
"Forgive us, my King!" Subsequently, both Old Sloppy Hawks shuddered and trembled, saying with wide eyes.
"Hmph!"
The leading Black Hawk Coldly snorted, its gray-black eyes flickered with cold sheen, before speaking with a restrained face, "This Enlightened Deity Cave seems somewhat different from before! Otherwise, why would I personally be dispatched?"
Although the leading Black Hawk said so, the bitter chill, the anger in his words were audible to anyone!
He was indeed the Cave Master of Eagle Cave! Moreover, Eagle Cave was one of the thirteen caves under Purple Flame Palace, ranking among the top three in comprehensive strength, but now?
Now, such a dignified status was called to deliver invitations, inviting others to Black Wind Gorge for the grand feast!
To do such 'lowly' labor, while watching others revel in 'glory,' how could he feel content?
Boom!
Upon pondering this, his overwhelmingly arrogantly exuberant qi streamed out recklessly, demon qi surging, oppressing towards the area where Enlightened Deity Cave was located, causing some commotion.
"Hmph!"
Standing outside the gate of Enlightened Deity Cave like a towering mountain, Iron Three's eyes filled with faint ferocity and chill, shooting ferocious, piercing cold beams directly toward the air-born, utterly arrogant intruders.
Of course, he recognized the identity of the opponent, the Cave Master of Eagle Cave, a late-stage Second Tier Demon Beast, yet for him now, it's seemingly not a big deal.
Daring to be impudent at Enlightened Deity Cave, these Old Sloppy Hawks have quite some nerve.
"Old Three (Third Brother), what's going on?" A voice echoed, the other few members of Eight Great Iron Guards rushing over as they received the news.
Originally, Chen Fei had sent them to investigate news regarding Yand Zhou, yet in the end, achieving nothing, they returned empty-handed.
Presently, the eight of them together could give any regular expert in the First Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm a fight!
Thus, it's no wonder Iron Three no longer regards the Eagle Cave's Cave Master in his eyes...
"Well, it's the Old Sloppy Hawks from Eagle Cave, acting arrogantly at our Enlightened Deity Cave. Why not teach them a lesson?" Iron Three's eyes coldly fixated on the sky, emitting some fierce aura, saying chillingly.
"Old Sloppy Hawks from Eagle Cave?" The others paused for a moment, glanced at the sky, only then realizing it's him...
"Forget it, guests are guests. Let's see what he's here for first." Then Iron Four shook his head, demon qi emerged from his body, his expression turned serious, eyes flickering, stepping forward heavily towards the direction of Eagle Cave's Cave Master!
Boom!
Demon qi surged, formation patterns emerged, the deep roar like beating gongs, seeped into eardrums, sending chills down spines, changing faces abruptly… The next moment, a massive and fierce Toad virtual shadow appeared in the surging demon qi.
This Toad, although not detailed visibly, its icy atmosphere was still enough to cause the figures in the sky, including Eagle Cave's Cave Master, to change faces sharply.
"This, this is..." The tangible icy aura firmly locked onto him, causing the gray-black eyes of Eagle Cave's Cave Master to suddenly constrict! Revealing a look of shock.
The faces of the two Old Sloppies transformed immediately, turning fearful, and the wild wind suddenly ceased its rage.
Afterwards, the Cave Master of Eagle Cave flapped his wings and paused in the sky for a good while before suddenly diving downward, appearing outside the direction of the Gate of Enlightened Deity Cave, coldly staring at the Eight Great Iron Guards without uttering a word.
"Cave Master Eagle, what brings you to our Enlightened Deity Cave today?" A slightly chilling voice rumbled like distant thunder and reached the ears of Eagle King. Iron Four stepped forward again, speaking casually.
"Are you the master of Enlightened Deity Cave?" The Cave Master of Eagle Cave glanced over Iron Four and the others behind him before fixing his gaze on Iron Four's face, speaking lightly.
Ignoring Iron Three and the others. He actually sensed some danger from Iron Four, carrying a self-confident mindset, so it's no wonder he would think this way.
But as soon as he said this, the hot-tempered Iron Three couldn't help but let out a mocking laugh.
"You two scruffy birds, it's been so long, do you still recognize me?" Then, he walked up fiercly, his eyes somewhat mocking, carrying a fierce look, staring at the Cave Master of Eagle Cave and the two Old Sloppies behind him, sneering.
"You, you are!? Hiss..."
The two Old Sloppies were taken aback, raising their heads to look at Iron Three, suddenly their faces turned pale with visible fear and disbelief, gasping in horror.
Judging by their expression, it seemed they knew Iron Three and the others! However, now, they were terribly startled.
"What's going on here? Rushing about like this?" The Cave Master of Eagle Cave frowned at the sight, asking.
At the same time, he was puzzled, what exactly is happening!?
Why did his two subordinates react to them as if they've seen a ghost?
Could it be, they actually know each other!?
"My, my, my king, they, they were formerly under the King of the Gilded Toads, those, those eight Toad Demons... Why, why are you..." The two Old Sloppies pointed trembling fingers at Iron Three and others, faces pale, speaking in shock.
Evidently, they could never have imagined that after just a few years, why Iron Three and the others had become so formidable? It was simply, simply incredible!
"What!?"
The Cave Master of Eagle Cave heard this, his face immediately changed. Those under the King of Gilded Toads, the eight Toad Demons, he hadn't cared before, but subordinates of the King of Gilded Toads!?
How could they have become so powerful now!?
Thinking of this, the Cave Master of Eagle Cave gave Iron Three, Iron Four, and others a deep look, collected his arrogance, and raised a hand, saying slowly, "I am here on behalf of the three esteemed lords to deliver an invitation."
"Three esteemed lords?" When Iron Three and others heard this, their expressions slightly shifted.
"Exactly." The Cave Master of Eagle Cave nodded, his eyes deep, saying, "It refers to the three esteemed lords of Purple Flame Palace."
"What kind of invitation?" Iron Four asked, his eyes grave.
"Invitation for the banquet celebrating the union of the Young Master of Black Wind Gorge and Yun Ruyue Fairy, granddaughter of Yun Zhen Pill King of Ghost Wolf City!" The Cave Master of Eagle Cave said slowly, "The three esteemed lords have urgent matters to attend, unable to make time, therefore, they wish for your Cave Master to stand in for them."
"Young Master of Black Wind Gorge? Yun Zhen Pill King's granddaughter?" Iron Three and others exchanged glances, not expecting such significant news.
Both Black Wind Gorge and Yun Zhen Pill King are well-known powerful forces in Ghost Wolf City, vastly superior to their Enlightened Deity Cave.
Even Purple Flame Palace cannot hold a candle to these entities! And now, instead of Purple Flame Palace rushing to curry favor, they instead casually handed over this golden opportunity. Isn't this suspicious?
There must be something suspicious here!
Thinking of this, Iron Four's eyes turned cold, saying casually, "The invitation can stay, Cave Master Eagle, you are best on your way."
"What did you say!?" At these words, the Cave Master of Eagle Cave's face twisted in fury.
As the Cave Master of Eagle Cave, of what status and rank, tasked merely with sending an invitation, already humiliating enough, but now, not even allowed through the cave's doors? What disgrace is this!? What humiliation!?
"I said, the invitation can stay, Cave Master Eagle can leave! Or better yet, carry the invitation off with you." Recognizing the ill intent of their visit, Iron Four didn't bother anymore with courtesy, saying coolly.
With the current strength among the eight brothers, they don't fear the likes of a mere Cave Master of Eagle Cave.
"You, you..." The Cave Master of Eagle Cave's face burned with anger, eyes ablaze, his expression changing repeatedly, only to ultimately fling a fury-filled hand, leaving a richly demon qi black invitation behind, then took to the skies.
He vaguely guessed why their attitude was like this toward him.
But the decisive departure came from the unfathomably cold stares from Iron Three, Iron Four and the others, making him feel stabbed in the back. This was what unsettled him most.
This mysterious Enlightened Deity Cave seems so strange! Even those three esteemed lords are plotting something, better to tread cautiously and not act recklessly, he thought.
He left feeling stifled.
Meanwhile, Iron Four returned the invitation to the cave.