Stand Up and Question the Heavens

"Interesting. When you took out the Kunwu Sword, you didn't say a word. But when you saw this... this poor Daoist take out ten Immortal King weapons, you started clamoring about not relying on external objects. You really are lenient with yourself but strict with others," Gu Qingfeng said lightly.

Dao Child Jietian's face flushed red at his words. Just as he was about to retort, Gu Qingfeng, too lazy to listen, simply waved his hand. The ten Immortal King weapons instantly burst with blinding, dazzling immortal light and charged fiercely toward Dao Child Jietian.

The might unleashed in that instant made the world lose its color and the void hum. A terrifying pressure swept across the entire venue. Even though everyone present was a heaven-chosen genius, they could hardly bear this overwhelming force. Their faces filled with horror as they each raised their protective immortal lights.

Facing the attack of ten Immortal King weapons, even someone as strong as Dao Child Jietian couldn't help but change his expression. Although he had countless fortuitous encounters since childhood, the total value of all those encounters combined couldn't match ten Immortal King weapons.

"Martial Uncle Qin, save me!!"

Martial Uncle Qin, a late-stage Immortal King who had been guarding Dao Child Jietian's side, attacked with lightning speed.

Brilliant immortal light shone in Martial Uncle Qin's hands. The power of law profound mysteries, rolling like thunder, erupted to the extreme. Like countless divine chains weaving into a giant silver net, it met the ten Immortal King weapons before the crowd could even react.

Boom!

An earth-shattering collision occurred between the two sides, the destructive might causing the nearby void to burst apart.

Immortal King-level Dao Protectors sprang out in front of those heaven-chosen geniuses. Surging with mana and emitting laws, they protected their charges.

The mere shockwaves produced were beyond what the geniuses could withstand; only the Immortal King Dao Protectors could intervene.

When the terrifying energy fluctuations dissipated, people were shocked to find that under this strike, the two sides were actually evenly matched.

Martial Uncle Qin's giant silver net was fiercely torn to shreds, and Gu Qingfeng's ten Immortal King weapons were sent flying back.

He was, after all, a late-stage Immortal King expert, capable of rivaling ten Immortal King weapons.

Of course, this was because Gu Qingfeng hadn't exerted his own strength, relying solely on the autonomous power of the ten Immortal King weapons.

Just as everyone was in shock, Martial Uncle Qin spoke.

"Fellow Daoists, this fiend is committing violence with his treasures. To prevent this Immortal King Conference from being disrupted, I invite everyone to attack together and take this fiend down early to avoid any unexpected complications."

Martial Uncle Qin was no fool. He could indeed rival the ten Immortal King weapons, but in battle, it was always better to exert as little effort as possible. What if this Daoist Qingfeng took out some other secret treasure later?

After all, the man had already brought out ten Immortal King weapons. It wouldn't be surprising if he brought out an even more powerful secret treasure later.

He was confident he could deal with Gu Qingfeng, but he feared getting injured by the opponent's dying counterattack. It was better to use the banner of righteousness to launch a group attack.

The fellow Daoists Martial Uncle Qin addressed were naturally not the younger generation of heaven-chosen geniuses; they were not worthy of being called fellow Daoists.

He was talking to the Immortal King-level Dao Protectors.

The Immortal Kings present naturally would not reject Martial Uncle Qin's face. In truth, they had wanted to make a move for a long time.

Ten Immortal King weapons—who wouldn't be tempted seeing them?

When they all attacked together, whoever snatched them would get to keep them. They were all Immortal Kings from major factions, confident they could protect their spoils.

In an instant, responders gathered like clouds.

Just then, Clang!

A bell toll rang out, sounding like the heavenly voice of the Great Dao.

It turned out the time had arrived; the Immortal King Conference had begun.

This was a pre-set time. Once the time was up, the mana buried in the immortal bell in advance would be triggered, emitting a sound to remind everyone that the Immortal King Conference was starting.

Dao Child Jietian, standing to the side, frowned slightly. "Martial Uncle Qin, act quickly. Do not delay the Immortal King Conference."

Martial Uncle Qin nodded and said to the Immortal Kings, "Everyone, let us act."

"Jie jie jie..."

Suddenly, a ferocious and terrifying sneer echoed throughout the venue.

Everyone looked over. It was coming from Daoist Master Qingfeng, who was heavily surrounded.

At this moment, Daoist Master Qingfeng seemed to have fallen to the demonic path. The gentle and elegant aura that was previously on his face was completely gone, replaced by an extreme sense of wickedness and madness.

Martial Uncle Qin frowned slightly and asked, "Death is at your door, what are you laughing at!"

Gu Qingfeng suddenly raised his head, a faint scarlet demonic light flickering in his clear eyes. He grinned and said, "This poor Daoist... oh no, this Emperor is laughing because the time has finally come, and everyone has finally gathered."

"This Emperor? A mere rogue cultivator dares to call himself Emperor? Hahaha, don't make a fool of yourself," Martial Uncle Qin mocked.

The other Immortal Kings echoed his sentiments, their faces full of mockery.

Even as powerful Immortal Kings, they did not dare to call themselves Emperor. A mere Quasi-Immortal King actually dared to call himself Emperor? Wasn't this just a joke?

But just as everyone was mocking Gu Qingfeng, Xiang Tianwen and his Dao Protector exchanged a glance, both seeing the terror in each other's eyes.

Because only the two of them knew that the World-Destroying Demon Emperor was about to reveal his true colors!

Combining the past rumors of the World-Destroying Demon Emperor, they were actually well aware of Gu Qingfeng's purpose in attending the Immortal King Conference.

He was here to eat at an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Everyone sitting here today, without exception, would probably die!

But Xiang Tianwen didn't want to die. At any rate, he had helped the World-Destroying Demon Emperor and led the way. With this bit of good karma, his chances of survival were definitely higher than the others.

Thus, as everyone was mocking Gu Qingfeng, he suddenly stepped forward and appeared in the center of the venue.

The Immortal Kings immediately frowned, and someone shouted, "Xiang Tianwen, what are you trying to do?"

Xiang Tianwen smiled coldly. "What am I trying to do? This Young Master just wants to tell you all, how could a distinguished figure like Daoist Master Qingfeng be someone you can mock? A bunch of blind fools! Hurry up and apologize to Daoist Master Qingfeng!"

As soon as these words came out, the Immortal Kings were stunned. They looked at Xiang Tianwen in disbelief, feeling that this kid had gone mad.

Even if the Sun-Eclipsing Sect was considered a major faction, that wasn't a reason for a mere Quasi-Immortal King to be so impudent towards the major powers, right?

For a moment, some sneered, while others grew vigilant.

Those who were vigilant felt that since Xiang Tianwen could become the Young Master of the Sun-Eclipsing Sect, he couldn't be an idiot. So why was he willing to stand up and speak for Daoist Qingfeng?

And doing so at the risk of offending all the factions—why go to such lengths?

That left only one possibility: Xiang Tianwen felt that even if he offended all the major powers, befriending Daoist Qingfeng was a much more worthwhile trade.

"Xiang Tianwen, you junior dare to spout such nonsense. Daoist Qingfeng has broken the rules and incited public anger. If you don't want to die, get lost immediately!"

"Kid, on account of the Sun-Eclipsing Sect, we can spare you this once. Retreat at once!"

Facing the terrifying pressure and ruthless scolding of a group of Immortal Kings, if it were any other time, Xiang Tianwen would have wet his pants in fear.

Even if he was the Young Master of the Sun-Eclipsing Sect, he wouldn't dare offend all the factions like this even if he were given a hundred times the courage. If he really did so, he had no doubt that he would be expelled from the Sun-Eclipsing Sect the very next day.

Then there would be a statement declaring that Xiang Tianwen was a banished disciple of the Sun-Eclipsing Sect, and all his actions and words were his own, having nothing to do with the sect.

But today, Xiang Tianwen dared to do it!

Because the one standing behind him was not the Yanri Sect, but the World-Destroying Demon Emperor!