Double-sided

Seeing Yi Feng's suspicious look, everyone spoke up with solemn expressions.

"More than just dangerous, the depths of the Demon Suppression Prison are a place where only one in ten survives!"

"Indeed, there are several ancient demonic beings in the depths, truly worthy of the name 'great fiends'!"

"Little friend Yi, although those demons are now lying low, only thinking of preserving their strength, they have absorbed much life force essence in the past. Their strength is not inferior to ours. You must not underestimate them!"

"Those old demons are extremely formidable, especially the Two-Faced Demon. Having endured tens of thousands of years, it has absorbed and preserved immense life force essence, while we can only watch ours dissipate. With this ebb and flow, that demon's power likely no longer falls short of Old Guo's current strength."

"Everything we say is the truth, little friend. You absolutely must not take it lightly!"

The group spoke with increasing severity, their expressions extremely grave.

Yi Feng, however, grew more and more excited the more he listened!

Tsk tsk.

Just missed the chance to spar with Old Guo, and now there's a demon with strength comparable to his? Heaven is really helping me out. It would be a shame not to have a fight!

For the sake of caution, Yi Feng first suppressed the anticipation in his heart.

Adopting a serious expression, he cupped his hands towards Old Guo.

"Old Guo, is it really possible that the demon clan's strength is even difficult for you to handle?"

Old Guo sighed upon hearing this, his face growing heavier.

"Alas."

"What my fellow Daoists say is all true. Besides the Two-Faced Demon, the strength of those other fiends is probably also on par with this old man's. If the seals break in the future and these demons escape, it will likely bring calamity, inevitably stirring up a storm of bloodshed."

"My earlier suggestion to delay for a few days was partly due to my personal desire to settle old grudges, but even more so out of concern for the safety of all living beings!"

At these words, the atmosphere grew even more oppressive.

The old men sitting stiffly at the table all wore solemn expressions. After a long hesitation, no one spoke, as if facing a dilemma, feeling powerless against the future situation. They could only ponder countermeasures in advance to avoid involving the innocent.

This was the responsibility and righteousness of being a senior.

Yi Feng also listened with deep emotion, while a long-absent fighting spirit ignited within him.

Demons that even these seniors feared so much, with great fiends that even Old Guo dared not underestimate—they must be exceptionally fierce and cruel.

Going to find them this time, wouldn't he die on the spot?

The more he thought about it, the more promising it seemed. Yi Feng stood up, cupped his hands, and excused himself.

"Your concern for all living beings is truly admirable."

"My strength is shallow, and I can't be of much help. I'll just take a stroll for now and think about the matter of the Divine Sword first."

As soon as he said this, Tree Venerable looked up and advised him.

"Little friend, your talent is extraordinary, you are the best successor for the Divine Sword. You must not wander about aimlessly. What if you encounter a demon…"

The others also turned their attention to him, their eyes filled with concern.

Yi Feng already had his excuse ready, spreading his hands.

"If I encounter a demon, I'll just kill it."

"It's not like I'll just randomly run into the Two-Faced Demon you mentioned while taking a stroll, right?"

Hearing this, everyone nodded in relief.

Smiling and nodding, they offered continuous reminders.

"That's true, little friend is certainly not a reckless person."

"Indeed, with little friend Yi's cultivation, encountering ordinary demons should pose no problem."

"Little friend, you must not venture into the dark depths, and absolutely must not proceed past Tree Venerable's territory!"

"Little friend, if you encounter a demon with some cultivation, please bring back its corpse after slaying it. Those demons have preserved their life force essence for years; their remains contain lingering traces of the Great Dao. They are of considerable help for our recovery!"

Yi Feng nodded and cupped his hands obediently on the surface, agreeing on the spot.

"Everyone, rest assured. I definitely will not cross this forest. If there are demon corpses, I will certainly bring them back!"

Seeing such a sincere promise, everyone nodded in relief.

Watching Yi Feng leave steadily, they couldn't help but sigh with admiration.

"The younger generation is to be feared."

"Little friend acts with steady composure and extraordinary bearing. He truly is the ideal choice for the Divine Sword's successor!"

"Old Guo's vision is sharp as ever; we are ashamed!"

Gentle laughter arose, and Old Guo also stroked his beard with a pleased expression.

This young cultivator was truly exceptionally steady. Being in the Demon Suppression Prison, he showed none of the panic or despair common to others, not even the slightest fluctuation in his state of mind. This was truly rare and commendable.

With such a resilient Dao heart, no wonder he could astonish everyone even though he came from a mortal star. With proper guidance, this youth's future is absolutely limitless.

What a fine seedling indeed.

...

While everyone was praising him, Yi Feng ambled into the woods.

Only when looking back revealed no sign of the old men did Yi Feng shed his previous leisurely demeanor. His face was now full of excitement as he impatiently summoned Manman.

His goal from the start had been the strongest demons!

Now that he knew the demons' whereabouts, and that there was a Two-Faced Demon not inferior to Old Guo, how could he possibly not go past this forest?

That would be nonsense!

In one step, he mounted Manman, his eyes filled with fighting spirit as he pointed into the distance.

"Charge!"

"Get moving! Rush out of this forest, head straight for the deepest parts!"

Manman shook his antennae expressionlessly, immediately transforming into a stream of light. With a "whoosh," he traversed a thousand miles of withered forest in the blink of an eye!

Not long after.

Yi Feng, with his slicked-back hair riding Manman, finally spotted figures of the demon clan.

Unfortunately, they were all flashy but useless trash.

Cutting them down was like slicing through melons and vegetables; his great sword barely got a few drops of blood on it!

Yi Feng speechlessly tugged on the antennae, looking suspiciously.

"Are you just being lazy? This doesn't look like the deepest part at all. Why are they all garbage, not a single decent one in sight?"

Manman quickly blew bubbles and carried Yi Feng forward at high speed!

Finally.

Before an endless, pitch-black lake, a giant demon came into view!

The demon stood dozens of zhang tall, its covering loincloth alone several zhang long. Its body was pitch black like steel, emitting a terrifying glint under the reflection of the lake light!

Even more eerie was that the demon, clearly facing away from the shore with its back, had its front-facing countenance turned towards them, laughing like a booming bell!

"Jie jie jie!"

"A tiny ant, coming all this way to replenish this venerable one's life force essence! Even if it's not enough to stuff between my teeth, this venerable one will accept it with a smile!"

As it spoke, the giant demon spewed forth turbid mist!

The dense black fog spread across the sky in an instant like dark clouds. Wherever the black fog passed, soil and stone turned to dust, instantly condensing into water, spreading onto the shore like a lake expanding!

It had presence, it had methods.

This demon seemed to have something going for it, quite skilled at putting on a show—really like an old sow wearing a bra, one set after another.

Judging by its demeanor, it was definitely strong as hell!

Seeing this, a glimmer of anticipation finally appeared in Yi Feng's eyes. Adhering to the principle of letting it have the first move, he stood still, first putting away Manman, waiting for the black fog to roll over him and welcome the arrival of death.

However.

He waited for a long time. Countless waves of black fog surged past him, yet he remained completely unharmed. If he had to say what was different, it was really smelly.

Seeing Yi Feng standing there confused but otherwise normal.

The demon suddenly widened its eyes, as if seeing something unbelievable. It stumbled back two steps in shock, its huge form staggering and churning waves in the lake!

"This!"

"How is this possible!"

"You, a mere human, why are you completely unscathed within this venerable one's demonic energy?!"

Hearing the earth-shaking words, Yi Feng only found them familiar and immediately frowned in anger!

Dammit.

Another useless waste!

Why are they all so good at putting on a show but have no real skill? Never heard of a 'Show-Off Great Dao'! And talking about demonic energy—nothing but bad breath, utterly useless!

Seeing the demon retreat in panic, Yi Feng grew angrier the more he looked at it.

Drawing his greatsword, he stepped forth and soared through the air, with one sword strike beheading the foe!

"Boom!"

The enormous body fell into the lake, churning the waters into a frenzy!

A terrifying tremor spread for a thousand miles. Had any bystanders been present, it would have been a sight to shock them for a lifetime!

Yet, Yi Feng wore a look of utter helplessness, holding his greatsword with an expression of complete desolation.

After searching for a long time and finding no other demons, and since this giant demon was simply too repulsive, he had no choice. Having promised everyone he would bring back the corpse, he could only take out a rope, tie it up, and drag the body away as he left.

Retracing his path to collect corpses, the haul grew larger and larger.

Sitting alone by the forest's edge, with a mountain of demon corpses piled beside him almost obscuring the withered woods, the scene looked utterly terrifying!

Yet, Yi Feng felt no joy of harvest, only the loneliness and helplessness of one surrounded by a sea of foes.

However, the commotion was simply too great, startling many elders into coming to investigate.

Gazing upon the terrifying mountain of demon corpses, the few men watched with growing shock and suspicion. When they saw the enormous severed head of the two-faced demon, they couldn't stop sucking in cold breaths of astonishment. Even Old Guo stood rooted to the spot, his aged face filled with utter shock!