The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1062 - Chapter 1062 Chapter 1061 Establishing Authority

Chapter 1062: Chapter 1061: Establishing Authority Chapter 1062: Chapter 1061: Establishing Authority Ancient Demon Ridge, a gathering of many ancient demons.

Every ancient demon within the Ancient Demon Ridge possessed extremely profound cultivation, and transforming into human form was a very simple matter for these ancient demons.

At this moment, over a dozen transformed ancient demons were gathered before the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

“We pay our respects to the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!” The dozen or so ancient demons all bowed to the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, their attitude extremely reverent, not daring to overstep or be impolite in the slightest.

In the demon beast hierarchy, the pecking order was extremely strict; as a Demon Saint, one would receive the veneration of all demons in the world, akin to the monarch of the demon beast clan.

Even these ancient demons, each with their long lifespans and astonishing cultivation, had to lower their noble heads and show utmost respect when facing the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven swept his gaze over the many ancient demons, his face covered in monkey fur showing no expression, appearing very indifferent.

“You old fellows, while Old Sun was away, did you do something you shouldn’t have?” the Great Sage Equal to Heaven said coldly.

The ancient demons present looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.

Something that shouldn’t be done?

“We don’t know what the Demon Saint is referring to,” an elder carefully spoke out and asked.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven sneered coldly, “The Sky-Swallowing Fox wanted to take my place; did any of you old fellows provide her with help?”

Upon this statement, dozens of ancient demons all showed looks of shock, yet among them, two or three ancient demons remained composed, as if what the Great Sage Equal to Heaven spoke of had nothing to do with them.

“Demon Saint, why would you say such a thing? We at Ancient Demon Ridge have always steered clear of such matters. We have not assisted that Sky-Swallowing Fox in her ambition to replace you,” another elder said with extreme sincerity.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven scanned every ancient demon present with his Golden Flame Eyes; not a single minute change in their demeanor could escape his sight.

“Whether you’ve assisted the Sky-Swallowing Fox, some among you are very clear about it,” said the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, looking intentionally or unintentionally at a few ancient demons.

Among these ancient demons was the brocade-robed elder who had previously sought to confront the mysterious elder in the straw raincoat. Naturally, he too was an ancient demon of the Ancient Demon Ridge, powerful and of high realm, or else he would not have the confidence to confront the unfathomable elder in the straw raincoat.

“The rules of Ancient Demon Ridge, you should all be very clear about them. Old Sun has not fallen, but merely been trapped. Among you are a few who are so impatient to help that Sky-Swallowing Fox, hoping to aid her in becoming the Demon Saint. It’s ridiculous, do you think Old Sun is unaware?” the Great Sage Equal to Heaven said, his invisible authority permeating the air.

The dozen or so ancient demons all felt the pressure; they were all strong beings, each very formidable, any of whom would be a dominant force if they were to go out on their own.

But now, with these dozen or so ancient demons gathered together, they all felt pressure under the authority of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, which showed just how powerful the Great Sage Equal to Heaven was, far surpassing these ancient demons.

“Could it be that among us, someone really has helped the Sky-Swallowing Fox?” an elder said in disbelief.

“Demon Saint, perhaps there is some misunderstanding here that needs to be carefully investigated. It is not appropriate to jump to conclusions rashly,” another elder said indifferently.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven snorted heavily and with a sudden wave of his hand, he directly picked out three elders.

The three elders were shocked to their core, unable to believe that the three of them, each being an Ancient Demon with ten thousand years of cultivation, were not the strongest of the strong, they were certainly top-notch experts in the world today. Yet they were grabbed like chicks by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, who lifted them out with one hand.

Among these elders was the one clad in brocade robes, who was now in a state of panic, completely devoid of his previous calm and composure.

With a thud, the three elders were thrown to the ground by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, raising a cloud of dust. All three felt as if every bone in their bodies was shattered, and the discomfort was beyond words.

The other dozen or so Ancient Demons were baffled. What was the Great Sage Equal to Heaven trying to do? Could it be that these three were the Ancient Demons secretly aiding the Sky-Swallowing Fox?

“Demon Saint, why do you treat us this way?” the elder in brocade robes asked, his face filled with fear and confusion.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven looked at the three of them, “What benefits did the Sky-Swallowing Fox offer you that you would abandon the dignity of an Ancient Demon to aid her?”

Upon hearing these words, the faces of the three elders changed, not expecting the situation to have escalated to this point.

The fact that the three Ancient Demons were aiding the Sky-Swallowing Fox was not unknown to the other Ancient Demons of Ancient Demon Ridge; they simply turned a blind eye. However, now that the Great Sage Equal to Heaven had returned, he would naturally investigate thoroughly, and it was impossible to keep the secret hidden.

“Since the Demon Saint already knows, we will no longer defend ourselves. Indeed, we have done wrong. Whatever punishment you impose, we will accept without complaint,” the elder in the brocade robe said, his expression utterly dejected.

The other two elders remained silent, choosing to admit their guilt.

In choosing to aid the Sky-Swallowing Fox, they knew from the start that if they did not succeed, a day like this would eventually come. Perhaps they were hoping for the best or were convinced that the Sky-Swallowing Fox could succeed, which is why they had chosen to help her.

But now it seemed that their initial decision had been a grave mistake. The Sky-Swallowing Fox had not succeeded, had been severely injured, and had fled, whereabouts unknown.

And for the three of them, leaving Ancient Demon Ridge was not an option. If they left, it would be equivalent to betraying the Ancient Demon Ridge and they would be pursued and killed by the other Ancient Demons.

“Since you have admitted to your actions, go to the Sacred Tree and accept your punishment,” said the Great Sage Equal to Heaven coldly.

Upon hearing about punishment by the Sacred Tree, all three elders went pale with fear. They wanted to beg for mercy but saw the Great Sage Equal to Heaven turn away, not giving them the slightest chance to plead.

At that moment, the three elders sighed, knowing they could not escape the punishment of the Sacred Tree. Whether they could survive the punishment now depended on how tough they were.

Seeing this, the other Ancient Demons said nothing. The actions of these three Ancient Demons indeed warranted punishment by the Sacred Tree, and with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven having just escaped imprisonment and assuming control over the Demon Beast clan, he certainly needed to take this opportunity to re-establish his authority.

In the depths of Ancient Demon Ridge, Fang Lin was submerged in a spring, only his head above the water.

Streams of hot energy continuously flowed into Fang Lin’s body, making him feel like he was in a steaming basket, his entire body unbearably hot.

And with this searing heat, Fang Lin’s realm was rapidly improving, his physical body was further tempered and strengthened.

Just as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven had said, this was a great opportunity for Fang Lin. After three days, he might very well step into the Spirit Bone realm.

The grey-robed, hunchbacked elder sat cross-legged outside the spring, occasionally glancing at Fang Lin, his murky eyes showing a hint of surprise.