I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 655 - 387: Raising a Flood Dragon in the Pond!

Chapter 655: Chapter 387: Raising a Flood Dragon in the Pond!

This group comprised sixteen individuals.

The leader was someone of Creation Skill.

Six others were in the Refining God Realm.

The remaining nine were at the Peak of the Qi Refining Realm.

"The Human Clan north of the Demon Domain... who would have thought they’d be this strong?"

The Little White Ape couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath, then murmured, "Any random figure here is at the Peak of the Qi Refining Realm? And stepping forward, there are multiple Refining God practitioners? Tsk tsk... Isn’t this practically saying that Refining God is as common as dirt?"

Lin Yan’s gaze tightened slightly, and he commented, "Their clothing and emblems suggest different origins, meaning they arrived in separate batches... They must’ve endured vicious battles, suffering heavy losses in the process."

Mr. Lu nodded and said, "Traversing the Demon Domain is fraught with peril. Those without exceptional skills naturally perished along the way."

After a brief pause, Mr. Lu continued, "Moreover, the Holy Alliance in the north, also known as the Hundred Saints Alliance, was formed through a covenant established among nearly one hundred Holy Lands!"

South of Taixuan Divine Mountain, there exists only one Holy Land, governing the Three Prefectures.

But the Hundred Saints Alliance in the north encompasses over a hundred Holy Lands, vast territories, and a sprawling population.

Furthermore, the cultivation traditions from that region are far more ancient compared to those south of Taixuan Divine Mountain.

Years of accumulation, a profound foundation through sheer population numbers, and the prosperity of civilization have naturally birthed far more experts than in the lands south of Taixuan Divine Mountain!

——

"Holy Alliance Commander Xiao Li, greets the Saint Master!"

The leader, one of the Creators, approached and bowed deeply.

Behind him, the Martial Artists followed suit, all presenting their respects to the young Saint Master.

However, the expressions in their eyes were exceptionally complex.

There was a modicum of reverence, but much more of scrutiny.

Ever since the Ancient Immortal’s Injunction emerged, and Great Luck manifested at South Mountain Sacred Land, the Holy Alliance had sent over a thousand elite cultivators, seeking to cross the Demon Domain and arrive here.

Ultimately, only these sixteen had succeeded.

All others had perished within the Demon Domain, including many Refining God Realm powerhouses, whose tragic fates served as Great Medicine for the Demon Kings.

And now, they had come here seeking the New Technique, and to meet the Saint Master.

The comrades who had fought alongside them had mostly died along the way.

The legions of elites sent earlier had been decimated entirely.

After risking life and limb to come here, this... was the Saint Master they sought?

But could a Saint Master so young truly bear the weight of the Great Luck?

As such thoughts rose in their minds, the scrutiny in their gaze deepened profoundly.

"The Holy Alliance envoys—are they here to challenge the Saint Master’s capabilities?" At that moment, Mr. Lu spoke slowly, his tone icy.

"..."

Xiao Li’s expression shifted slightly, and he turned with a sudden rebuke, before stepping forward half a pace and bowing deeply: "Saint Master, please forgive us. We have traveled long distances, day and night without respite, enduring untold hardships with severe casualties... In the process, we have been deeply taxed and further afflicted by strange energies of Deceit Night, which may have affected our temperament."

Lin Yan’s face remained calm, as he chose not to reply.

Mr. Lu continued, "If this is the case, honored guests, I suggest you rest without delay, recover your true selves, and suppress the strange energy within... Should you lose control here, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Honored guests... honored guests..."

Just then, the Great Banner Master of the Heavenly Kui Flag rushed over, saying, "Last night, the Saint Master wiped out tens of thousands of demons and exterminated four Great Demon Kings with a single stroke. He is presently fatigued—it would be best to let him rest now..."

In an instant, the atmosphere froze.

The Holy Alliance delegation was shaken to the core, their hearts gripped with dread.

Even Xiao Li, the Creator, revealed a look of astonishment.

According to their intelligence, the Saint Master was at the Peak of the Qi Refining Realm, merely beginning to dabble in Creation, with an incomplete Primordial Spirit—a far cry from a true Creator.

But now, this Saint Master had somehow managed to slay four Great Demon Kings and purge countless evil spirits?

Looking at his current state, he showed no sign of fatigue; his energy and spirits were perfectly intact, brimming with vitality.

Xiao Li narrowed his eyes slightly, coming to a realization in his heart.

This was a deliberate form of warning.

A clear message about the fate of those who dared to disrespect the Saint Master.

The scrutinizing glances from earlier were indeed a step too far.

——

By midday, at the formal banquet.

Xiao Li self-imposed a penalty of three cups of wine before bringing up the purpose of his visit.

As expected, it was to seek the New Technique and to invite the Saint Master to the Holy Alliance.

"The Saint Master was born in South Mountain Sacred Land—a lineage that has lived here for generations since ancient times."

Mr. Lu spoke in a calm tone: "Why should he leave for the Holy Alliance?"

Xiao Li solemnly countered, "Mr. Lu’s words are mistaken. The Saint Master belongs to the Human Clan, and his role is not confined to one region alone!"

"Where the Holy Alliance lies, the population count is a hundredfold greater than in South Mountain Sacred Land!"

"The Holy Alliance boasts a rich heritage, one that has faced numerous interruptions yet still retains traces and wisdom of the Ancient Method—going as far back as the era of the Two Emperors."

"Through the long rivers of time, there has been an abundance of powerful figures, and even greater vistas for cultivation opportunities."

"The Saint Master, once a dragon hidden within the abyss, has now ascended into the heavens. He must naturally rise to broader horizons."

Xiao Li firmly stated, "A small pond, while fortunate to nourish a flood dragon, is incapable of sustaining its growth... Now that the flood dragon has matured, it must venture into the vast seas to transform into a True Dragon!"

He turned his gaze to Lin Yan, his eyes blazing with intensity.

Before coming here, they had thought of the Saint Master as a flawed Creator-existing in a state equivalent to the Refining God Realm.

A cultivation level at the early stage of the Refining God Realm was nothing remarkable in Xiao Li’s eyes.

And for the Holy Alliance, such a level was similarly unimpressive.

They regarded the Saint Master as a young man who had devised a New Technique, contributed greatly to the Human Clan, and received blessings from the Ancient Immortal’s Injunction.

The title of Saint Master was a recognition of his contributions to mankind!

But the Saint Master himself was merely a prodigious young talent!

In this world, geniuses possessed potential to become powerhouses, but had yet to grow into their full potential.

Powerhouses were geniuses who had already fully realized their potential!

Thus, his initial sentiments—those of a senior intending to guide a promising junior—had been impossible to avoid!

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