Chapter 125 - 91: The Assessment Ends, the Six Extremes Demon Sect Snatches People

Li Feng’s power was no mere bluff. With his cultivation at the late stage of Qi Cultivation, the soul-shaking Demon Sound of his "Calamity: Cicada’s Chirping" and the subsequent sky-rending "Tiger Roar" each demonstrated his peerless offensive strength, enough to crush anyone at his level.

On top of that, his physical body was also incredibly tough.

The barrage of flames and explosions hadn’t killed Li Feng. In fact, thanks to his Disaster Ghost Face, he had devoured the fire, causing his speed and strength to surge once more.

Such astounding abilities left the youths of Jade Lake City in his age group far in the dust.

The Patriarchs watching from the stands were also stunned by his power.

When Elder You Qiang sneered that they were just country bumpkins who had never seen the world, they had no way to retort.

"Li Feng’s strength truly isn’t something the prodigies of our Jade Lake City can match."

"Even a random disciple is this powerful... Sigh, the times are changing for Jade Lake City. A major power is a major power. Even with just a few people, the Seven Profound Sect is no match..."

After recognizing the might of the Six Extremes Demon Sect, the eyes of some Patriarchs flickered as they began to consider pledging their allegiance.

Knowing which way the wind blows was an essential survival skill for these smaller families.

Law Enforcement Elder Wei Jingcheng felt a sense of helplessness at this, but he couldn’t blame them. Even he was beginning to despair.

At that moment, though he hoped Zhong Ming could fight Li Feng to a draw, he knew it was a vain hope.

The only thing that brought him any comfort was the thought: ’Our Seven Profound Sect can’t stand against such power, but neither can the Golden Armor Sect or the Mist and Smoke Sect. They’re no match for him either.’

’And with that kind of power and such an overbearing style, the Six Extremes Demon Sect won’t have a small appetite. They’ll definitely pay the other two sects a visit.’

’If all three of us lose, it’s as if none of us lost. In fact, we could even use this as an opportunity to form an alliance...’

Having given up hope, Wei Jingcheng was already calculating how to best minimize the sect’s losses after Zhong Ming’s inevitable defeat.

But before he could even finish the thought, the battle inside the Heaven-Filling Array Map was over.

But the outcome wasn’t the defeat of Zhong Ming he had anticipated. Instead, Zhong Ming had instantly killed Li Feng in a single move.

This outcome, which defied everyone’s expectations, left him looking utterly dazed.

’When did our Longxi Peak’s Cultivation Technique get so powerful?’

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He was stunned, and the crowd in the viewing stands was no better. A dead silence hung in the air for a long moment before someone finally broke it with a trembling voice.

"O-one strike!"

"How is that possible?"

"I must be so nervous that my mind’s playing tricks on me..."

In disbelief, many spectators rubbed their eyes and looked back at the projection screen.

But the result was unchanged. The one left standing was still Zhong Ming.

This caused the clamor from the viewing stands to grow, and the atmosphere became increasingly strange.

Once people came to their senses, many scrambled to their feet and rushed over to Mo Shuying, the senior sister of Longxi Peak, doing their utmost to curry favor with her.

"Senior Sister Mo, my son is cultivating on Longxi Peak right now! We’re practically family..."

"Ahem, Fairy Mo, my dear Qing’er has always been fascinated by the Sword Dao. I was wondering if she might be able to join Longxi Peak to study under you."

"Thank you for how Longxi Peak has guarded Jade Lake City all these years. My family would like to donate some resources..."

After that battle, anyone could see that Zhong Ming’s future was boundless.

And might makes right. The whims of the powerful could decide the rise and fall of every family in Jade Lake City.

Thus, any family in Jade Lake City that wasn’t a fool would be thinking of how to get closer to Longxi Peak, build a good relationship, and ideally, become one of their allies.

Even the Patriarchs who were worried about their children’s safety had to do this. If everyone else had ties to Longxi Peak and you didn’t, any minor trouble in the future could escalate into a disaster that could wipe out your entire clan.

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The swarming crowd and the fawning tone in everyone’s words left Mo Shuying looking dazed.

When she noticed that the crowd fawning over her even included people from the other peaks of the Seven Profound Sect, her expression became a mix of complex emotions.

’How long has it been since Longxi Peak was this lively...’

The other members of the Seven Profound Sect weren’t fools. After today’s battle, Longxi Peak was certain to return to the sect’s inner circle.

More importantly, during the previous combat simulation, when the sect’s disciples were in danger, only Zhong Ming had been able to protect everyone on the field. This strategic capability left them with no choice but to get on good terms with Longxi Peak.

The leaders of the other six peaks all had disciples, or even their own children and relatives.

In these dangerous times, even support cultivators faced peril, let alone those who had to enter the Demon Suppression Bureau. If Zhong Ming were willing to look out for them, their disciples and relatives would have an extra layer of security for their lives.

Under these circumstances, it was only natural that they would want to get on Longxi Peak’s good side.

’Besides, with his achievement of saving the sect’s reputation today, as long as Zhong Ming doesn’t die and maintains his current rate of progress, it’s almost inevitable that he’ll become the next Sect Leader.’

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While fawning over Longxi Peak, many people’s gazes also secretly drifted toward Elder You Qiang.

They recalled his arrogant and confident arrival, the disdain for the Seven Profound Sect dripping from his every word. Now, his prized disciple had been instantly killed by Zhong Ming in a single move. The sheer contrast of it all made it hard for everyone to stifle their amusement.

Of course, given the might of the Six Extremes Demon Sect, no one actually dared to laugh out loud.

But the strange, furtive glances still made Elder You Qiang’s face darken like a gathering storm.